I've been smoking cigars since about age 12....when I would lift one or two from my Dad's stash
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I'm 43 now and love a good cigar more than ever. There is nothing better than an evening (or day) with family, friends, food, spirits, and great cigars.<br />
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So...about a year and a half ago Flatbed Cigar Company was formed. The goal: make the best cigar we can and see what happens from there. With limited resources (mainly $'s) I started selling cigars out of the trunk of my car. It's not quite paying the bills, but we're growing steadily. PANACEA (currently our only brand) is now in 30+ stores in the (mainly in the North East) and retailing well.<br />
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The cigar business is fun and the reason I'm in it. Retailers, Manufacturers, and Consumers....all passionate, all one great-big community.<br />
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I am a dairy farmer from New England, that ended up in Corporate America for 20 years (it was time to get back to the farm). My business partner has been in the cigar business...basically since birth.<br />
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Well, I am happy to have joined CP and hope one day I will have figured out how to use all the cool features here. <br />
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Until then, I hope to speak with many of you and discuss our passion...cigars. <br />
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Herf-On!