Hoops Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I just got the word that my job has been eliminated -- I worked in the financial industry (an once large asset manager) and things are pretty rough in the biz right now. They cut a third of staff this round. So, to deal drown my sorrows, I'm thinking of smoking my last Trini Robusto Extra with a glass a Laguvulin this afternoon, then maybe break out a '98 ERDM Taino for this evening. What would be your choice for a lay-off smoke? -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa1257 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Best of luck Brian, the economy is hurting a lot of Industries and Lay Offs are hurting a lot of good people. Enjoy the cigar as well as the Scotch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Hemingway Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 haven't been working lately either man. **** sucks. hopefully it will get better. i have a box of 98 ERDM tainos myself. so go with one of those. they are long enough to think about your next move. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I hope things look up for you soon. Smoke a stalwart - for me that would be a Bolivar CG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaki Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hang in there Man! Tomorrow is another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbrown Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I feel your pain. I am in the industry and an owner. I have had to cut pay and benefits. It hurts more to cut than to be cut I have found. With that said If you have a BCG that would be a great choice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 really soory to hear it but i have an awful feeling that you won't be the only one, either side of the pond, asking the same question. i would pull out the best cuban rum i have, put the feet up on the balcony and see if i could find one of those last SLR DC's from 01. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaltPointer Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Sorry to hear this, Brian. I was out of work for nearly 2 years right after 9/11/01 (I quit, but it still hurt). Keep your chin up, and don't lose hope. It'll happen for you . . . guaranteed. Anyway, to answer your question, if we're talking about cigars I actually own, then I would probably smoke one of the few Montecristo A's I have sitting in the humi. And I would pair it with some Johnny Walker Blue Label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Chin up mate. I would drink Kens best rum and smoke one of his SLR DC as well ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wise Old owl Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Whatever you do, don't just have a glass... you've a perfect excuse for an all night bender with plenty of friends, so have at it! Carpe Diem, Sieze the day! Eat and drink now for tomorrow.... you die. You only live once (if you're lucky) Come Monday, you can go searching. Have Fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 » Chin up mate. » » I would drink Kens best rum and smoke one of his SLR DC as well ;-) Sounds like a plan! Sorry to hear this. Pull up your bootstraps and start looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoops Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Thanks for the good wishes and cigar suggestions. Luckily, I'm one of those folks who "saved for a rainy day," so I'm probably better off than many in my situation. Hope the economic turmoil slows down and turns soon for everyone's sake. As the aphorism says -- there is always opportunity in crises. On the cigar suggestions, I don't have any Boliar CGs in my humi, but it seems to be a favorite for some, so I'll try one soon. The '98 ERDM Taino I smoked last night was excellent -- and the Halloween festivities in the neighborhood helped the mood greatly. I forgot how much I like these churchills -- a little milder than usually go for, but the flavors were great. If you can find these anywhere with a little age on them (do they even still make them?), I recommend you give them a try. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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