Pool side, a Cigar, and this Woman... |
| 6/19/2008 11:51:28 PM |
Just a weekend away....
a well needed break from the daily grind....I'll be away this weekend, pool side, a cigar and sipping a
Martini Popsicle!
Have a great weekend, cya Monday!
Damsel.....
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Cigars4 Women has a new Friend this Weekend!! |
| 6/7/2008 12:04:28 PM |
....the more the merrier I always say!
Its funny how U just bump into like minds.....
Web 2.0 and its very best has presented this amazing opportunity, for me to advance and promote a passion that I had absolutely no idea would would evolve in such a way! Who knew that what I had to say about anything, would create such a wide range of friends who actually enjoy my... Read More |
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an Impromptu Sunday Afternoon |
| 5/25/2008 10:21:55 PM |
with Alec Bradley's Spirit of Cuba
Corojo that is....
Usually when I review a cigar - I plan to review before I begin the smoke. I hadn't planned to review the Corojo, as the Spirit of Cuba is my "gotta cigar - will smoke" cigar, and I always keep this cigar on hand just for that... Reason, I pick up this inexpensive stick for under 2 bucks at the Marysville Liquor... Read More |
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Old meets New - an amazing concept! |
| 5/18/2008 7:28:29 PM |
Ever heard of "Tobacco Road"
College basketball fans know it as the heart of the Atlantic Coast Conference, with Duke (Durham), North Carolina (Chapel Hill), North Carolina State (Raleigh) and Wake Forest (Winston-Salem) competing against each other with all four schools within six miles of Interstate 40. But deep and rich within the cigar culture, historians... Read More By 1915 , Seidenberg & Co. was operating a five-story factory with 260 workers – almost all women. The biggest factory was the El-Rees-So, started by a former Southern Pacific Railroad worker named John Rees around 1915. By 1917, he had 300 employees and boasted that “all the cigars are made by girls . . . pretty girls.” A 1922 edition of the Greensboro Daily News noted that the city’s factories turned out about 300,000 cigars combined each day, or about 30 million per year, an impressive total for the time. But by 1955, the cigar boom in Greensboro had fallen to hard times. The El Moro company was the last of the cigarmakers to close, finally selling in 1955 to T.E. Brooks Co. of Red Lion, Pennsylvania. The El Moro factory site in Greensboro is, today, a parking lot.A well known historical with the cigar culture is up and down, boom cycles which promote exciting change. The most recent, "The Boom of the 90s", which began, among other things, the recognition of the Women who Smoke Cigars. It was then, that we first received acknowledgment that we existed in this community. The 90s was then, and this is now.Here we are, and some would agree, in the midst of another boom "The Boom of Web 2.0". Never in cigar culture history has so many enthusiasts had the opportunity to virtually meet to discuss, compare, review and share their love of the leaf. And from all over the nation, internationally, men or women, our commaraderie knows no boundaries. Our culture has taken on another face. Together with an innovative approach, a more youthful group of connoisseurs has joined this deep culture. Along with the Urban flair and swing of , and his entertaining audio review show, Stuart Carnes of caters to the youthful cigar lifestyle enthusiast. And then of course, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, there are Women, and lots of us. We're not simply the Girls of the Show, a novelty act meant to draw the attention of the male cigar lover, as part of an over-done marketing ploy, which dates back to the 1890 wholesale grocers, but we are, true aficionada, enthusionada, and sisters of the leaf. We are indeed witnessing a significant change in this culture. Its an exciting time, and it is "The Boom of Web 2.0".  |
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Cigar Women - Are we really ready for prime time? |
| 5/13/2008 1:40:06 PM |
its an Exciting time in which we live Ladies!
I'm very pleased to announce the evolution of my passion!
Women have been at the forefront of the cigar culture since the begining of time. She has toiled the tobocco fields, rolled the cigars, sold her goods vendor by vendor. Behind the scenes she has played a huge role in building the cigar community, her contribution... Read More |
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Cigar Woman - on the other side of the looking glass.... |
| 5/8/2008 5:21:40 PM |
another day in Gotham.....
an empty street....she hurried toward the neon, the scattered rain spattered against her face - ducking in a doorway of the Cigar Bar, exhausted by now, she would take cover in this oasis; a seclusion and neutral zone, away from that which caused so much drama....
Easing inside and away from the door, her body melted as she settled into the plush... Read More |
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Cigar Smoking Women of the World - what do you think? |
| 3/30/2008 10:21:28 AM |
Social Cigar's Cigaraholic 1st Annual Weekend GetaWay in Punta Cana 2009!
The world is changing ladies - we are so welcome among the membership at Social Cigar - wouldn't it be nice if Damsel could offer a home of our own! Anyways, we're planning a huge bash over at the main board Social Cigar - a weekend in February, 2009  ![]() It's going to be so much fun, and I promise to keep you... Read More |
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The White House Cigars - not the White House, Women and Cigars!! |
| 3/19/2008 2:26:47 PM |
Ah, the cigar.... Emanating power and prestige, it’s kind of like a Rolls Royce, but much easier to put in your mouth.
Because of the cigar's esteemed reputation, it’s not surprising that cigars have been smoked by many of our nation’s past presidents.....
Source:
Jennifer Marie Jordan is an editor and staff writer for http://www.whatsknottolove/.com. At home in a design firm... Read More |
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my smoking Ladies - are u ready for Cigars 4 Women, I mean really ready! |
| 3/16/2008 5:27:30 PM |
There's no doubt women have come a long way....
and some of today's women are choosing to celebrate their expanded economic horizons by lighting a cigar!
So in asking the question - Are we really ready for women to assume their role as the hidden viable market in which the growing number of women smoking and purchasing cigars demonstrate - and are we really ready to come out... Read More |
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Weekend Review with the Cigar Woman! |
| 3/8/2008 10:38:00 AM |
"Thanks everyone for entering your Favorite Gal -
and thank you for making this contest such a sucess.
Pablo, Jesse and I all agree that each one of these entries are worthy of the "Favorite Gal" crown -
butwe had to go with one winner.....so...."
Continuing with my series of the fantastic Women at Social Cigar, recently I sponsored a contest - A meet and... Read More |
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Cigars and Chocolates what better Valentines Gift! |
| 2/10/2008 1:43:23 PM |
10 FREE Gourmet Chocolates with Each Order!!!!
We Have Your Valentine's Day Gift Covered!
You Get the Cigars and Your Loved One Gets the Chocolates or vice versa!!!!!
FREE SHIPPING and Save OVER 50% OFF RETAIL
Cohiba, La Princesa de Cuba, Macanudo and more.....
Valentine's Day 10 Cigar Sampler includes
- (1) Cohiba XV 652
- (1) Macanudo Cafe Baron de... Read More |
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Weekend with the Cigar Woman! |
| 2/9/2008 1:51:07 PM |
New for 2008 is an Element I added to my blog called
"Cutting Edge Cigar Reviews".
Visit the Village Humidor for excellent links to various reviews of our favorite cigars!
New at Social Cigar is our Cigar Ratings - as a member you will get the opportunity to post your own reviews on your favorite cigars. Another revolutionary move by Social Cigar!
I... Read More |
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Women, Cigars - all we want is our own!!! |
| 2/7/2008 6:36:06 PM |
| Norman Sharp, president of the Cigar Association of America, reports
that sales of cigars dropped steadily from 1973 to 1993. Starting in
1994, though, they surged from 3,400,000,000 to 4,400,000,000 in two
years -- partly due to cigars' fast growing popularity among women.
Sales of the high-priced handmade variety that females favor... Read More |
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Camacho Triple M goes great with a Chocolate Pep! |
| 2/3/2008 9:32:51 PM |
"If cigars were the mafia the Camacho Triple Maduro would be the hitman.
Even though it has a bold look the flavors are smooth and cool and then
BAM! He’s popped a cap in the back of your head."
Cigar Jack's Cigar Reviews and News
I agree with you there, Cigar Jack!
The Camacho Triple M may look like a deep chocolate treat - Don't let it fool you!
Smoo... Read More |
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Women and Cigars - this is no fad! |
| 2/2/2008 1:17:27 AM |
"There's no doubt women have come a long way, and some of today's
women are choosing to celebrate their expanded economic and social
horizons by lighting up a stogie."
By Rhona Kasper
Restaurants USA, April 1996, published the article - The New Cigar Smoker: Women Aren't Waiting to Exhale.
"The resurgence in the interest in cigars caught the industry... Read More |
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Market Research - Women, cigars and style... |
| 1/31/2008 11:33:08 PM |
"The cases are fashion forward, high quality Brown leather embossed
lizard with jungle stripes.... Ashton Cigar Case styles."
Yawn...
How would a Woman who loves to smoke a cigar transport her cigars - in a black leather 3-finger case, maybe in a brown lizard case?
Well I've been looking high and low, searched the internet with keywords such as,... Read More |
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Light that Cigar Ladies - we have arrived! |
| 1/28/2008 10:51:01 AM |
"does it help if your a 5'5" 125 pound brunette"
Women, cigars a great body and stylish leather and lace have always been - to some and not all -the vision of the "good ole boy's" fantasy and desire. That is, until real Cigar Women showed up!
I have recently claimed reigning title for both 2007 and 2008 Cigar Woman, for which I laid challenge to any... Read More |
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Cigar Primer for the Beginner - Ladies pay attention! |
| 1/20/2008 6:16:03 PM |
"Newbies, the topic of Cigars is a topic that I can talk about for hours."
When I first began this journey, it started only as a hobby for me - and if I were being honest with you, my love for the cigar and its culture, as a woman began like this.....
"He crept into my life, introduced me to a Romeo y Julieta on Sunset....."
...he crept back out, but... Read More with Video |
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Sunday Morning Cigar with the Cigar Woman! |
| 1/19/2008 12:15:33 PM |
I love a Cameroon Wrapper
"Before snipping and lighting, I noticed that the Cameroon wrapper was beautiful, velvety smooth, and was slightly sweet to the nose."
Note from Cigar Jack: Would everyone please give a warm welcome to our newest reviewer, Clint.
Clint reviewed the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Series Double Robusto from the DR. I'm not sure what... Read More |
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Social Cigar and the Cigar Woman - a Natural! |
| 1/15/2008 11:39:23 PM |
"Three (3) lucky members will WIN an ALL EXPENSES PAID TRIP to this years 76th Annual IPCPR (formerly RTDA) Trade Show where you will act as the official reps for SocialCigar.com."
hmmm...now that sounds like an interesting opportunity.
So what do I have to do....
"Be one of the (3) Top Dog's on Social Cigar by most posts, most members invited and by... Read More with Video |
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Sunday Morning Cigar with the Cigar Woman is here! |
| 1/12/2008 1:06:31 AM |
"I have good news and I have bad news...."
Well the good news in the cigar world is based upon related bad news. From the Cigar Report Daily...
"....this phrase in the 1990s, a take-off on the 1920s "speak-easy" where
Prohibition was openly flaunted. The smoke-easy might be coming into
its own.
Most smoking-ban legislation includes exclusions for... Read More |
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absolutely nuthin' Cigar - a musical interlude! |
| 1/11/2008 1:19:30 AM |
Enjoy...
Sometimes you need to grab a glass of Australian Red, a La Fontana Cigar, put on a tune
and just slip away....
stop by the Cigar Bar360....
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Do you think Hilary smokes Cigars? |
| 1/9/2008 10:39:29 PM |
"....what happens when Congress doesn't pass her programs, or Iran rejects her initiatives...will this incapacitate the Commander in Chief?"
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Vancouver and City Cigar Company - a Woman's Haven! |
| 1/8/2008 12:01:59 AM |
"This experience reaffirmed why I love cigars. They are a perfect match
to many occasions, adding to the moment, and allowing that crucial time to ponder"
 City Cigarlocated in Vancouver, B.C. is Western Canada's largest Cigar Store.
In Vancouver, a cigar is sold everywhere, at every convenience store, gas station and news stand. Premium masters are... Read More |
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Happy Sunday a Great week for Cigar Smoking Ladies |
| 1/5/2008 9:53:32 PM |
"I smoked a fabulous La Fontana Friday Night!"
"Cigar smoking is not just a hobby. It’s a lifestyle in the fine art of relaxation and celebration."
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Something to say about nothing Cigar! |
| 1/2/2008 8:34:23 PM |
Huh?
As I sat before my laptop today, searching the web for something to trigger my creative genius and for something to say to you - I pulled a frustrating blank!
Here it is - something about nothing cigar....
How could that be - its only the 3rd of January, and me being someone who creates witty postings in her sleep, and who can talk about cigars... Read More |
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Sometimes there's more to the Sunday Morning Cigar Ladies! |
| 12/29/2007 7:58:52 PM |
Tasting the World: Cigar’s From Different Countries
Original Post"Most everyone is familiar with the much-lauded flavor of Cuban cigars.
But how do you know if you’re smoking a Cuban cigar, or a cigar from
any other country for that matter? .....every cigar-producing country has its own unique flavor and character." |
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I nominate Diana Silvius for Cigar Woman 2008! |
| 12/29/2007 12:04:24 AM |
Diana Silvius
The Up Down Tobacco Store
Everybody knows Diana! She is the true, one and only Cigar Woman. In 1963 Diana Silvius opened a small shop named the Gerald Bernard
Gallery at 205 West North Avenue in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. Her store featured the art of experimental and unknown local talents. Mixed in with the unique art was a fine... Read More |
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Women, Cigars and Lipstick-Stained Stogies - Part 2 |
| 12/26/2007 6:20:13 PM |
"Here, have a cigar. Light
it up and be somebody."
- from the film Pete Kelly's Blues
"He may be intimidated by the Cigar Aficionado's ultra exclusive taste
for the finer things in life. He may even rely upon the health issue,
and would argue cigar smoking is a burden on society, and participate
in the efforts by the Powers that Be, to curb the... Read More with Video |
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Women who Smoke Cigars and the Men Who love them! |
| 12/25/2007 12:24:08 PM |
"Why are we loved so...."
Why?....I'll tell you why....
After the gifts have been opened, after the hours of preparation and the feast is forged....
We step outside, crack open that Australian red, or warm brandy and fire up our favorite cigar!
We are Superwoman!
Give that cigar smoking woman a Cigar!
THAT is why we are loved so. | | | |