For your next CigarPass Outtakes installment, I had a nice conversation while performing a Win2000 upgrade on another computer with one of our relative newbies, Smokin'Tone. Good luck keeping up with this interview - it seems like we were carrying on two conversations the whole time.... alternating sentences!
"Someone ratted our little ring out. We hacked anything copyrighted. We'd go buy a game, hack/crack it, return it and distribute it over the BBS's. It was WORLDWIDE hahaha..."
Smokin’Tone: heya Dave
DaveWF: Hey, what's up?
Smokin’Tone: 'eh not much, just got in, how about you?
DaveWF: ahhhhh, gotcha - I was actually trying to track you down to see if you'd be interested in being an interviewee for CP Outtakes?
DaveWF: I've been trying to hook up with someone else, but we seem to be just missing each other every time, and it's getting later in the week
Smokin’Tone: me?! Wow, I'd be honored
DaveWF:
DaveWF: got some time now?
Smokin’Tone: sure
DaveWF: I need to give you a heads-up though... I'll try to give you my mostly undivided attention, but I'm also working on upgrading my dads’ computer, using a switch box for the monitor, mouse & kb
Smokin’Tone: no problem, I do that kind of thing all the time too
DaveWF: cool, thanks
Smokin’Tone: I'm gonna be working on a site while we talk, so it's not a problem
DaveWF: at the very least, I'll hear you sending messages - so if I seem to ignore you, just send a few in a row to let me know to start paying attention
DaveWF: lol
DaveWF: so I suppose we should start this off by finding out how you managed to track down Cigar Pass?
Smokin’Tone: hehe, I'd actually been stalking the place in the shadows for about 3 months before I joined. I had gotten the link off of CA's message board. Checked it out, and liked what I saw. Didn't see the problems other boards had, so I signed up. Been a real nice experience so far
DaveWF: so have you been on other boards when problems have arisen, or just heard of them?
Smokin’Tone: Well, not on cigar boards. I've seen the remnants of one on CF's board, but mostly on other boards I'm a part of (computer related stuff, slashdot.org, Mac addict.com, etc)
DaveWF: this is the 2nd time I've heard of this "slashdot" thingamajig. I like to think I'm pretty computer savvy, but I've never heard of it. What is it, and how do I check it out? (and yes, I've tried http:///.org)
Smokin’Tone: http://www.slashdot.org It’s a news site, but people get into really heated arguments over the craziest things. Mostly it's a Linux crazies site =p
DaveWF: ooooo, the "L" word. I've heard it's cool - but never personally gotten into it...
Smokin’Tone: Linux people are some of the craziest people I know (FT will attest to that hahaha)
Smokin’Tone: Linux IS pretty awesome. Some people say if you learn it right, you'll never look at Windoze the same way ever again
DaveWF: so unlike me, you seem to have been into the whole "cigar scene" for quite a while. When / why / how / all-those-other-W-questions did you start?
DaveWF: windoZe.... LMAO
Smokin’Tone: heheh
DaveWF: (switching over to start my first Win2000 upgrade - wish me luck!)
DaveWF: dammit - I can't find the CD!!!
Smokin’Tone: Well, it all started when I was 21. I had moved to CA to try and grow up (wasn't happy at home, didn't know what I wanted to do, be, whatever). So I packed up 2 suitcases, 2 grand and moved. Anyway, about a year later CA had first started publishing the mag I think and I had started reading it. At the time they had some really great works in there, and I started to become interested. So I opened the phone book and found Fred's Puff and Stuff shop. So I went over to find out what the hub bub was on cigars
Smokin’Tone: LOL doh! I have a copy, can you transport over?
Smokin’Tone: LOL
DaveWF: I've heard that Cigar Aficionado used to actually have cigar content, is that true?
DaveWF: BTW, I just found my ISO image, so it's OK
Smokin’Tone: Hmmm, at one time they were actually what they pretend to be now. They even had some chick pose naked in it, after that, it all went downhill LOL
DaveWF: whoa - I don't think I have those issues, send me a scan? LOL
Smokin’Tone: hehehe, sure! All B&W shots though. Pretty lousy looking woman too = (
DaveWF: ewwwuuuu - were they at least holding cigars?
Smokin’Tone: ya, it was one woman, don't know who she was, posing around a bathroom I think. Smoking a big-ass cigar and looking all naked. Would have been nice if it weren't for the um, sagging
DaveWF: Ok, it's a standing order to ask this question..... Who is your hero, and why?
DaveWF: lol @ sagging
Smokin’Tone: My hero... Family or other?
Smokin’Tone: or in general =p
DaveWF: anyone..... Who do you look up to as a "hero"?
Smokin’Tone: My grandfather.
DaveWF: remember, this interview is what YOU make of it - be as straight or as off-the-wall as you want, but remember that everyone you know and love will see your responses
DaveWF: lol
DaveWF: why was granddad your hero?
Smokin’Tone: He came to America when he was 14, worked his butt off in a fruit stand, 2 years later sent for my grandmother, ended up owning the fruit stand, married my grandma, and started shooting out kids. Anyway, the reason why he's my hero is because he worked hard, raised his kids right (all except one), and smoked cigars until he was 92 LOL
DaveWF: well that's OBVIOUSLY why he lived to 92!
DaveWF: Just ask George Burns
Smokin’Tone: He seemed to be able to do it all. I was in awe of him. At 82, he'd get up at 4a, drive his little pickup to the fruit stand and haul watermelons heheh
DaveWF: So is the bearded old guy your Grandpa, or what?
Smokin’Tone: LOL, noooooo. Just found the picture and threw him up there
DaveWF: so who IS that guy?
Smokin’Tone: Beats me LOL
DaveWF: lol
Smokin’Tone: might be some roller for all I know
DaveWF: sooooo, top 3 cigars... what are they?
Smokin’Tone: aw jeez. Lemme check the humi LOL... Whatever I have the most of will tell me =p
DaveWF: ok, I can wait.... ;-)
Smokin’Tone: I have a soft spot for Macanudo's. It was the first 'real' cigar I ever had... But lately I've gotten into trying better smokes. Top three now would have to be Monte's, RyJ's and punch. But I'll smoke just about ANYTHING. Except them Lars. Not a fan of them.
DaveWF: NOT A BIG lars FAN?
DaveWF: (like that capitalization?)
DaveWF: have you ever actually TRIED one, or is your opinion based solely off of reputation?
Smokin’Tone: ok ok... I HATE the LARS
DaveWF: LMAO
DaveWF: Were you around for the whole Henry escapade?
Smokin’Tone: oh I tried one. It was like stuffing my mouth full of incense (sp) and wanting to puke afterwards
DaveWF: that's kinda what I’ve heard
Smokin’Tone: No, I missed that whole thing. But I was there for sticking my foot in my mouth a few times already =-O
DaveWF: ??? I don't remember that - what happened?
Smokin’Tone: Oh just me TRYING to be funny, and it didn't go the way I planned it
Smokin’Tone: then me being jumpy on Emo...
DaveWF: anyway, back to the good stuff.....
Smokin’Tone: heheh
Smokin’Tone: *tap tap* this thing on?
Smokin’Tone: LOL
DaveWF: aside from any drugstore (swishers, etc) brands, what's the WORST brand you've ever had (ok, NOT counting Lars - we already know about that one)
Smokin’Tone: I'd have to say....... One of the Acid cigars. Don't remember which one it was, but it was a promo thing for Drew Estate, I don't know how or why I was there and I got sick on it.
Smokin’Tone: They had a party at the French Culinary Institute about 2 years ago, and they were handing out the Acid something or other
DaveWF: I was just cleaning out my coolerdor.... found some Acid Kong Cameroon's from my CigarBid days - carefully double bagged, and in their own box
Smokin’Tone: Underneath the kryptonite false bottom of the cooler, right?
Smokin’Tone: LOL
DaveWF: I (foolishly) decided to see if some age helped them while I mowed the lawn - I think I gave it two passes with the riding mower - it was so bad, I didn't just toss it in the lawn, I made very sure to throw it under the blades of the mower - iiiiiiiiiicky!
Smokin’Tone: I actually like the natural line. Might get shot for saying that, but they aren't all that bad.
Smokin’Tone: HAHAHAAAAA, chopped it up
DaveWF: Have you had an "egg" yet? I've heard it's a 2 hour cigar
Smokin’Tone: naaa, did you see what I did to PB during his pass?
DaveWF: nooooo.......? Did I miss something good?
Smokin’Tone: LOL, I think so... Lemme find the link
DaveWF: While you're looking.......
DaveWF: So what's the "26" in your username? Were you 26 when you registered it? Born in 1926? Just a fan of the number 26?
Smokin’Tone: I took some pics when it arrived, and told him the egg box was broken, and this is what came out: http://homepage.mac.com/aspadaro2/PhotoAlbum4.html
Smokin’Tone: um, actually when I signed up with AOL's IM thingy, I was 26
DaveWF: So how old are you now? I've been surprised by a couple members ages.....
Smokin’Tone: I think it might be a toss up between me and Emo on the youngest
Smokin’Tone: I'm 29. 30 in Jan
DaveWF: wait a sec, are you one of those Mac guys?
DaveWF: not much younger then me! I'll be 31 in August
Smokin’Tone: Oh no kidding! Cool, I was worried I'd be the youngest one around. I was always the damn youngest all through school. Been in school since I was 3
Smokin’Tone: I'm a Mac tech, Windows tech, whatever tech... I live, eat, breathe computers
DaveWF: one of them child prodigy's?
DaveWF: LOL - I thought I was into computers, but man, I don't do Macs - that's Carrie's job. I only cover the PCs
Smokin’Tone: Think I was born at the right time. First computer was the Vic 20, then Commodore 62, then 128, then a PC. Was top of the line. LOL, 4 MHz, 20 meg HD, 8 megs ram, a CGA card. LOL, man that thing was blazing fast
Smokin’Tone: I love both. I got hooked on the Mac when OSX came out.
Smokin’Tone: I mean commodore 64 Doh!
DaveWF: stand by... problems with the upgrade. Rebooted and NTLDR is missing
Smokin’Tone: not commie 62
DaveWF: I knew whatcha meant
Smokin’Tone: DOH!
Smokin’Tone: NT loader POS!!! I hate windows
Smokin’Tone: =p
DaveWF: booting from the CD now.......
DaveWF: I remember the C64 & 128 - I never had a Vic20 though
DaveWF: did you have the VicModem?
Smokin’Tone: they were pretty nice computers back then. Lot simpler. 10 print "hello"; 20 goto 10 LOL
DaveWF: Yep, I remember screens of hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello
DaveWF: I remember running home from school so I could dial into all the BBS's of the time
Smokin’Tone: Oh my god, that was the huge box that was a big 300 baud!!!
DaveWF: and to think people complained about how slow the first 14.4 modems were
DaveWF: lol
Smokin’Tone: ahhh, the good oled days. I used to get into so much trouble back then too.
Smokin’Tone: oled? Where’d that come from? LOL
DaveWF: yeah me too - it was usually over the phone bill though.... or mom not being able to call home and check on us
DaveWF: geez, one little typo....... don't be so hard on yourself
DaveWF: lol
Smokin’Tone: oh jeez, you never did the old Compuserve hack?
Smokin’Tone: Um, not that I ever did that :-[
DaveWF: Compuserve Hack??? I used CompuServe, but what's the hack?
DaveWF: I remember having about a dozen Compuserve & AOL trial accounts - just to avoid the monthly fee
Smokin’Tone: There was a way back then to easily hack CompuServe’s system so you could use the 800 line. It worked for about 6 hours or so.
DaveWF: LMAO - I never knew about that! Wish someone had told me about it! My mom woulda been off my case then
Smokin’Tone: Oh yeah, I used to do that too. But mostly I was evil as a kid. I think FT might remember this name... Legion of Doom. That was me and a whole mess of 'friends'. Hacked a lot of stuff. Games, systems... *sniff sniff*.
Smokin’Tone: got in a LOT of trouble though. Had my computers taken away until I was 16. Wasn't allowed near them or my parents would have paid a hefty fine
DaveWF: whoa - serious trouble. Looking back on it, you think it was for real, or just a big scare tactic?
Smokin’Tone: oh it was real. LOL. They took my computers away. 3 kids got locked up, it was a big mess
DaveWF: locked up? Weren’t they minors?
DaveWF: WTF did you guys do???
DaveWF: War Games kinda stuff?
Smokin’Tone: Someone ratted our little ring out. We hacked anything copyrighted. We'd go buy a game, hack/crack it, return it and distribute it over the BBS's. It was WORLDWIDE hahaha.. But anyways =p
Smokin’Tone: That was Bad Tony. Now I'm the new and improved Tony, with a fresh clean scent!
DaveWF: I did that once (sorta) with the old 5 1/4" disks. I opened the casing on the disk, swapped the inner platter with a blank one, and returned it to the store saying it was blank. They actually gave me my money back!
DaveWF: New & Improved Smokin'Tone - I like it
Smokin’Tone: heheh, yeah, Electronic's Boutique was notorious back then for not caring
Smokin’Tone: ya, the new Tony is almost domesticated
Smokin’Tone: Firestorm and Jason won my little, "How the hell should I propose to Fran" contest
DaveWF: Ok, not that I'll be able to or anything (I've received a list of "don't interview these people"), but if you were in charge of the next interview, who would you want to see highlighted on CP?
DaveWF: Dual winners? Sorry, I didn't keep up with the contest - who are you going to do it?
Smokin’Tone: If it were me, I'd interview ROD. I mean, he's the 'boss', he deserves a LOT of credit.
DaveWF: Nah, I don't want to know anything about him!! (Just Kidding Rod!!)
Smokin’Tone: I'm thinking of getting some bottled wine done with a special label, have her get it, read it and then I'll propose. Then Jason’s part comes in, where we go into the City and do 'stuff'
Smokin’Tone: yeah that Rod guy IS kind of a putz, isn't he?
Smokin’Tone: ;-)
DaveWF: theatre, dancing, that kinda stuff? LMAO @ Putz
Smokin’Tone: dancing. Fran loves to dance, so I figured I'd try and pull some strings. I work at Carnegie Hall, so I'm going to try and have a violinist play and we dance on stage or something like it
DaveWF: Well, the other computer just finished re-formatting the drive (nothing like a CLEAN install!), install is re-starting
DaveWF: whoa - big time romantic stuff, huh?
DaveWF: so how long have you & Fran been together?
Smokin’Tone: WHOOT! Ya know, if you ever go to the light side, Macs only need to install once and BAM, you're done
Smokin’Tone: It’ll be 3 years in Sept.
DaveWF: cool - how'd the 2 of you meet?
DaveWF: Woo Hoo! Rebooted, and coming up just fine this time
Smokin’Tone: it's kinda funny. I was doing contracts at the time, Y2K stuff, and Fran worked for the SEC, doing audits for Y2K. I HATED her. She kept the eagle eye on me the whole time, and I was getting pissed. So one day I asked her what her problem was, and she went off on me. Next day I asked her to have coffee, and we've been together since
DaveWF: love and 30th sight sorta thing?
DaveWF: lol
Smokin’Tone: LOL, somethin like that
DaveWF: Ok, just so my interview isn't the only one with strippers in it..... You gonna have strippers at YOUR bachelor party?
Smokin’Tone: *Homer Simpson voice* mmmmmm, strippers
Smokin’Tone: God I hope so
DaveWF: LMAO
Smokin’Tone: hehehe
Smokin’Tone: Strippers and BEER. and of course cigars
DaveWF: Strippers - good
DaveWF: Beer - good
Smokin’Tone: I told Fran that where ever she picked to have the reception, they'd better allow cigars
DaveWF: Cigars - Priceless
Smokin’Tone: WHOO HOOOO!
DaveWF: you know (sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach) - I never checked that out at my reception hall......... uh oh :-O
Smokin’Tone: when are you guys taking the plunge?
DaveWF: well, it's a mid-October wedding.... it shouldn't be too cold outside
DaveWF: October 12
DaveWF: Any idea on you two yet, or are you gonna let her make all the important decisions in your relationship?
Smokin’Tone: Nice. That's what I want to do. Fall.
DaveWF: not too hot - not too cold
DaveWF: as Martha Stewart would say... "It’s a good thing"
Smokin’Tone: I gave up on that a long time ago. She lets me have my cigars, my computers, video game systems and my birds.
Smokin’Tone: truthfully though, we gel really well.
DaveWF: well I hope the two of you are as happy as Carrie & I
DaveWF: so anything else, you'd like to add? You wanna push your MACiness on the group or anything?
Smokin’Tone: naaaa, just kill Bill! LOL.... Remember, only you can prevent forest fires
Smokin’Tone: Send me your ISOMS?
DaveWF: Kill Bill? Gates?
Smokin’Tone: of course!
Smokin’Tone: LOL
Smokin’Tone: Send me to your leader?
DaveWF: LMAO - if it wasn't sorta against the rules, I'd post your address in the interview for a huge mooch attempt - but I think Rod frowns on that
Smokin’Tone: Well then, Ladies and gentleman, my addy is in my profile. Just don't tell Rod!
DaveWF: Ok, one more.......
Smokin’Tone: LOL
DaveWF: What ONE cigar would you like to smoke that you've never had the opportunity to have?
Smokin’Tone: hmm...
Smokin’Tone: LOL. Tough one
DaveWF: glad at least ONE question was! lol
Smokin’Tone: I have no idea Dave. I'm stumped. LOL
Smokin’Tone: what would you pick?
DaveWF: well at least you didn't steal MY idea!
Smokin’Tone: HAHAHAAAAAAAA
DaveWF: It was in a different thread (I think "Questions" by Dawn), but I chose a cigar that was rolled before Aug 6, 1971 - I've always wanted to smoke a cigar that was older then me!
DaveWF: a week later, a package from Devin arrives with a 1958 Montecristo #1 in it. I'm going to smoke it at my reception
DaveWF: (Thanks again Devin!)
Smokin’Tone: true, true, that's a good one. Something in the '50's. I read that was probably the finest lot in cigar history
Smokin’Tone: LOL, you type too fast
DaveWF: who, me? I thought YOU typed fast! LOL
Smokin’Tone: Moi?
DaveWF: Well, as Devin said, it's just a bit past its prime - but that's ok - it's fulfilling a dream of mine. The other was to smoke an ISOM..... I did that a while ago... I even have a meager collection now!
Smokin’Tone: Me too! When Gil was selling off his stash, I bought up a lot of it hehehe
DaveWF: You weren't the one that beat me to the Short Story's were you?
DaveWF: I REALLY wanted that box!
Smokin’Tone: oh yeah baby
Smokin’Tone: LOL
DaveWF: can we work something out for a 1/2 box? :-D
Smokin’Tone: I was going to send you some for our blind trade
DaveWF: ooooooo - never mind then, never mind!!!
DaveWF: I promise to act surprised!
Smokin’Tone: LOL, ok. Don't tell Dave
DaveWF: hey, speaking of that - I didn't get those put together yet - I'll hopefully have them in tomorrow's mail
DaveWF: Do you have my address from something else, or do you need it?
Smokin’Tone: I've got you from my pass
DaveWF: cool - has that thing turned up yet?
Smokin’Tone: I may not be able to get them out until mon.
Smokin’Tone: hopefully Misc gets it tomorrow
Smokin’Tone: we're going to GA tomorrow thru sun
DaveWF: cool - vacation?
Smokin’Tone: Fran's receiving an award for alumni honoree recognition award in finance
DaveWF: very cool - give her a congratulatory hug for me
DaveWF: alrighty - on that note... it looks like the install is just about done, so I'm off to bed.... unless you have anything else to add (send more ISOMs or something like that)
Smokin’Tone: Hmmm... How about
Smokin’Tone: Send me your cigars!!!!
DaveWF: lmao - sounds good
Smokin’Tone: ;-)
DaveWF: yaaay! The install is officially done. Dad will be happy.
Smokin’Tone: very cool!
DaveWF: have a good night, see you over at CP buddy
Smokin’Tone: you too, thanks for having me
DaveWF: no problem. I should have this posted in a day or two. Gotta edit it and all that. Beast said that was the hardest part
DaveWF: l8r g8r
Smokin’Tone: Buh bye!
And that's about it ladies & gentlemen. Hope you all enjoyed it and were able to keep up.
Did I do good Beast?
Dave
"Someone ratted our little ring out. We hacked anything copyrighted. We'd go buy a game, hack/crack it, return it and distribute it over the BBS's. It was WORLDWIDE hahaha..."
Smokin’Tone: heya Dave
DaveWF: Hey, what's up?
Smokin’Tone: 'eh not much, just got in, how about you?
DaveWF: ahhhhh, gotcha - I was actually trying to track you down to see if you'd be interested in being an interviewee for CP Outtakes?
DaveWF: I've been trying to hook up with someone else, but we seem to be just missing each other every time, and it's getting later in the week
Smokin’Tone: me?! Wow, I'd be honored
DaveWF:
DaveWF: got some time now?
Smokin’Tone: sure
DaveWF: I need to give you a heads-up though... I'll try to give you my mostly undivided attention, but I'm also working on upgrading my dads’ computer, using a switch box for the monitor, mouse & kb
Smokin’Tone: no problem, I do that kind of thing all the time too
DaveWF: cool, thanks
Smokin’Tone: I'm gonna be working on a site while we talk, so it's not a problem
DaveWF: at the very least, I'll hear you sending messages - so if I seem to ignore you, just send a few in a row to let me know to start paying attention
DaveWF: lol
DaveWF: so I suppose we should start this off by finding out how you managed to track down Cigar Pass?
Smokin’Tone: hehe, I'd actually been stalking the place in the shadows for about 3 months before I joined. I had gotten the link off of CA's message board. Checked it out, and liked what I saw. Didn't see the problems other boards had, so I signed up. Been a real nice experience so far
DaveWF: so have you been on other boards when problems have arisen, or just heard of them?
Smokin’Tone: Well, not on cigar boards. I've seen the remnants of one on CF's board, but mostly on other boards I'm a part of (computer related stuff, slashdot.org, Mac addict.com, etc)
DaveWF: this is the 2nd time I've heard of this "slashdot" thingamajig. I like to think I'm pretty computer savvy, but I've never heard of it. What is it, and how do I check it out? (and yes, I've tried http:///.org)
Smokin’Tone: http://www.slashdot.org It’s a news site, but people get into really heated arguments over the craziest things. Mostly it's a Linux crazies site =p
DaveWF: ooooo, the "L" word. I've heard it's cool - but never personally gotten into it...
Smokin’Tone: Linux people are some of the craziest people I know (FT will attest to that hahaha)
Smokin’Tone: Linux IS pretty awesome. Some people say if you learn it right, you'll never look at Windoze the same way ever again
DaveWF: so unlike me, you seem to have been into the whole "cigar scene" for quite a while. When / why / how / all-those-other-W-questions did you start?
DaveWF: windoZe.... LMAO
Smokin’Tone: heheh
DaveWF: (switching over to start my first Win2000 upgrade - wish me luck!)
DaveWF: dammit - I can't find the CD!!!
Smokin’Tone: Well, it all started when I was 21. I had moved to CA to try and grow up (wasn't happy at home, didn't know what I wanted to do, be, whatever). So I packed up 2 suitcases, 2 grand and moved. Anyway, about a year later CA had first started publishing the mag I think and I had started reading it. At the time they had some really great works in there, and I started to become interested. So I opened the phone book and found Fred's Puff and Stuff shop. So I went over to find out what the hub bub was on cigars
Smokin’Tone: LOL doh! I have a copy, can you transport over?
Smokin’Tone: LOL
DaveWF: I've heard that Cigar Aficionado used to actually have cigar content, is that true?
DaveWF: BTW, I just found my ISO image, so it's OK
Smokin’Tone: Hmmm, at one time they were actually what they pretend to be now. They even had some chick pose naked in it, after that, it all went downhill LOL
DaveWF: whoa - I don't think I have those issues, send me a scan? LOL
Smokin’Tone: hehehe, sure! All B&W shots though. Pretty lousy looking woman too = (
DaveWF: ewwwuuuu - were they at least holding cigars?
Smokin’Tone: ya, it was one woman, don't know who she was, posing around a bathroom I think. Smoking a big-ass cigar and looking all naked. Would have been nice if it weren't for the um, sagging
DaveWF: Ok, it's a standing order to ask this question..... Who is your hero, and why?
DaveWF: lol @ sagging
Smokin’Tone: My hero... Family or other?
Smokin’Tone: or in general =p
DaveWF: anyone..... Who do you look up to as a "hero"?
Smokin’Tone: My grandfather.
DaveWF: remember, this interview is what YOU make of it - be as straight or as off-the-wall as you want, but remember that everyone you know and love will see your responses
DaveWF: lol
DaveWF: why was granddad your hero?
Smokin’Tone: He came to America when he was 14, worked his butt off in a fruit stand, 2 years later sent for my grandmother, ended up owning the fruit stand, married my grandma, and started shooting out kids. Anyway, the reason why he's my hero is because he worked hard, raised his kids right (all except one), and smoked cigars until he was 92 LOL
DaveWF: well that's OBVIOUSLY why he lived to 92!
DaveWF: Just ask George Burns
Smokin’Tone: He seemed to be able to do it all. I was in awe of him. At 82, he'd get up at 4a, drive his little pickup to the fruit stand and haul watermelons heheh
DaveWF: So is the bearded old guy your Grandpa, or what?
Smokin’Tone: LOL, noooooo. Just found the picture and threw him up there
DaveWF: so who IS that guy?
Smokin’Tone: Beats me LOL
DaveWF: lol
Smokin’Tone: might be some roller for all I know
DaveWF: sooooo, top 3 cigars... what are they?
Smokin’Tone: aw jeez. Lemme check the humi LOL... Whatever I have the most of will tell me =p
DaveWF: ok, I can wait.... ;-)
Smokin’Tone: I have a soft spot for Macanudo's. It was the first 'real' cigar I ever had... But lately I've gotten into trying better smokes. Top three now would have to be Monte's, RyJ's and punch. But I'll smoke just about ANYTHING. Except them Lars. Not a fan of them.
DaveWF: NOT A BIG lars FAN?
DaveWF: (like that capitalization?)
DaveWF: have you ever actually TRIED one, or is your opinion based solely off of reputation?
Smokin’Tone: ok ok... I HATE the LARS
DaveWF: LMAO
DaveWF: Were you around for the whole Henry escapade?
Smokin’Tone: oh I tried one. It was like stuffing my mouth full of incense (sp) and wanting to puke afterwards
DaveWF: that's kinda what I’ve heard
Smokin’Tone: No, I missed that whole thing. But I was there for sticking my foot in my mouth a few times already =-O
DaveWF: ??? I don't remember that - what happened?
Smokin’Tone: Oh just me TRYING to be funny, and it didn't go the way I planned it
Smokin’Tone: then me being jumpy on Emo...
DaveWF: anyway, back to the good stuff.....
Smokin’Tone: heheh
Smokin’Tone: *tap tap* this thing on?
Smokin’Tone: LOL
DaveWF: aside from any drugstore (swishers, etc) brands, what's the WORST brand you've ever had (ok, NOT counting Lars - we already know about that one)
Smokin’Tone: I'd have to say....... One of the Acid cigars. Don't remember which one it was, but it was a promo thing for Drew Estate, I don't know how or why I was there and I got sick on it.
Smokin’Tone: They had a party at the French Culinary Institute about 2 years ago, and they were handing out the Acid something or other
DaveWF: I was just cleaning out my coolerdor.... found some Acid Kong Cameroon's from my CigarBid days - carefully double bagged, and in their own box
Smokin’Tone: Underneath the kryptonite false bottom of the cooler, right?
Smokin’Tone: LOL
DaveWF: I (foolishly) decided to see if some age helped them while I mowed the lawn - I think I gave it two passes with the riding mower - it was so bad, I didn't just toss it in the lawn, I made very sure to throw it under the blades of the mower - iiiiiiiiiicky!
Smokin’Tone: I actually like the natural line. Might get shot for saying that, but they aren't all that bad.
Smokin’Tone: HAHAHAAAAA, chopped it up
DaveWF: Have you had an "egg" yet? I've heard it's a 2 hour cigar
Smokin’Tone: naaa, did you see what I did to PB during his pass?
DaveWF: nooooo.......? Did I miss something good?
Smokin’Tone: LOL, I think so... Lemme find the link
DaveWF: While you're looking.......
DaveWF: So what's the "26" in your username? Were you 26 when you registered it? Born in 1926? Just a fan of the number 26?
Smokin’Tone: I took some pics when it arrived, and told him the egg box was broken, and this is what came out: http://homepage.mac.com/aspadaro2/PhotoAlbum4.html
Smokin’Tone: um, actually when I signed up with AOL's IM thingy, I was 26
DaveWF: So how old are you now? I've been surprised by a couple members ages.....
Smokin’Tone: I think it might be a toss up between me and Emo on the youngest
Smokin’Tone: I'm 29. 30 in Jan
DaveWF: wait a sec, are you one of those Mac guys?
DaveWF: not much younger then me! I'll be 31 in August
Smokin’Tone: Oh no kidding! Cool, I was worried I'd be the youngest one around. I was always the damn youngest all through school. Been in school since I was 3
Smokin’Tone: I'm a Mac tech, Windows tech, whatever tech... I live, eat, breathe computers
DaveWF: one of them child prodigy's?
DaveWF: LOL - I thought I was into computers, but man, I don't do Macs - that's Carrie's job. I only cover the PCs
Smokin’Tone: Think I was born at the right time. First computer was the Vic 20, then Commodore 62, then 128, then a PC. Was top of the line. LOL, 4 MHz, 20 meg HD, 8 megs ram, a CGA card. LOL, man that thing was blazing fast
Smokin’Tone: I love both. I got hooked on the Mac when OSX came out.
Smokin’Tone: I mean commodore 64 Doh!
DaveWF: stand by... problems with the upgrade. Rebooted and NTLDR is missing
Smokin’Tone: not commie 62
DaveWF: I knew whatcha meant
Smokin’Tone: DOH!
Smokin’Tone: NT loader POS!!! I hate windows
Smokin’Tone: =p
DaveWF: booting from the CD now.......
DaveWF: I remember the C64 & 128 - I never had a Vic20 though
DaveWF: did you have the VicModem?
Smokin’Tone: they were pretty nice computers back then. Lot simpler. 10 print "hello"; 20 goto 10 LOL
DaveWF: Yep, I remember screens of hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello hello
DaveWF: I remember running home from school so I could dial into all the BBS's of the time
Smokin’Tone: Oh my god, that was the huge box that was a big 300 baud!!!
DaveWF: and to think people complained about how slow the first 14.4 modems were
DaveWF: lol
Smokin’Tone: ahhh, the good oled days. I used to get into so much trouble back then too.
Smokin’Tone: oled? Where’d that come from? LOL
DaveWF: yeah me too - it was usually over the phone bill though.... or mom not being able to call home and check on us
DaveWF: geez, one little typo....... don't be so hard on yourself
DaveWF: lol
Smokin’Tone: oh jeez, you never did the old Compuserve hack?
Smokin’Tone: Um, not that I ever did that :-[
DaveWF: Compuserve Hack??? I used CompuServe, but what's the hack?
DaveWF: I remember having about a dozen Compuserve & AOL trial accounts - just to avoid the monthly fee
Smokin’Tone: There was a way back then to easily hack CompuServe’s system so you could use the 800 line. It worked for about 6 hours or so.
DaveWF: LMAO - I never knew about that! Wish someone had told me about it! My mom woulda been off my case then
Smokin’Tone: Oh yeah, I used to do that too. But mostly I was evil as a kid. I think FT might remember this name... Legion of Doom. That was me and a whole mess of 'friends'. Hacked a lot of stuff. Games, systems... *sniff sniff*.
Smokin’Tone: got in a LOT of trouble though. Had my computers taken away until I was 16. Wasn't allowed near them or my parents would have paid a hefty fine
DaveWF: whoa - serious trouble. Looking back on it, you think it was for real, or just a big scare tactic?
Smokin’Tone: oh it was real. LOL. They took my computers away. 3 kids got locked up, it was a big mess
DaveWF: locked up? Weren’t they minors?
DaveWF: WTF did you guys do???
DaveWF: War Games kinda stuff?
Smokin’Tone: Someone ratted our little ring out. We hacked anything copyrighted. We'd go buy a game, hack/crack it, return it and distribute it over the BBS's. It was WORLDWIDE hahaha.. But anyways =p
Smokin’Tone: That was Bad Tony. Now I'm the new and improved Tony, with a fresh clean scent!
DaveWF: I did that once (sorta) with the old 5 1/4" disks. I opened the casing on the disk, swapped the inner platter with a blank one, and returned it to the store saying it was blank. They actually gave me my money back!
DaveWF: New & Improved Smokin'Tone - I like it
Smokin’Tone: heheh, yeah, Electronic's Boutique was notorious back then for not caring
Smokin’Tone: ya, the new Tony is almost domesticated
Smokin’Tone: Firestorm and Jason won my little, "How the hell should I propose to Fran" contest
DaveWF: Ok, not that I'll be able to or anything (I've received a list of "don't interview these people"), but if you were in charge of the next interview, who would you want to see highlighted on CP?
DaveWF: Dual winners? Sorry, I didn't keep up with the contest - who are you going to do it?
Smokin’Tone: If it were me, I'd interview ROD. I mean, he's the 'boss', he deserves a LOT of credit.
DaveWF: Nah, I don't want to know anything about him!! (Just Kidding Rod!!)
Smokin’Tone: I'm thinking of getting some bottled wine done with a special label, have her get it, read it and then I'll propose. Then Jason’s part comes in, where we go into the City and do 'stuff'
Smokin’Tone: yeah that Rod guy IS kind of a putz, isn't he?
Smokin’Tone: ;-)
DaveWF: theatre, dancing, that kinda stuff? LMAO @ Putz
Smokin’Tone: dancing. Fran loves to dance, so I figured I'd try and pull some strings. I work at Carnegie Hall, so I'm going to try and have a violinist play and we dance on stage or something like it
DaveWF: Well, the other computer just finished re-formatting the drive (nothing like a CLEAN install!), install is re-starting
DaveWF: whoa - big time romantic stuff, huh?
DaveWF: so how long have you & Fran been together?
Smokin’Tone: WHOOT! Ya know, if you ever go to the light side, Macs only need to install once and BAM, you're done
Smokin’Tone: It’ll be 3 years in Sept.
DaveWF: cool - how'd the 2 of you meet?
DaveWF: Woo Hoo! Rebooted, and coming up just fine this time
Smokin’Tone: it's kinda funny. I was doing contracts at the time, Y2K stuff, and Fran worked for the SEC, doing audits for Y2K. I HATED her. She kept the eagle eye on me the whole time, and I was getting pissed. So one day I asked her what her problem was, and she went off on me. Next day I asked her to have coffee, and we've been together since
DaveWF: love and 30th sight sorta thing?
DaveWF: lol
Smokin’Tone: LOL, somethin like that
DaveWF: Ok, just so my interview isn't the only one with strippers in it..... You gonna have strippers at YOUR bachelor party?
Smokin’Tone: *Homer Simpson voice* mmmmmm, strippers
Smokin’Tone: God I hope so
DaveWF: LMAO
Smokin’Tone: hehehe
Smokin’Tone: Strippers and BEER. and of course cigars
DaveWF: Strippers - good
DaveWF: Beer - good
Smokin’Tone: I told Fran that where ever she picked to have the reception, they'd better allow cigars
DaveWF: Cigars - Priceless
Smokin’Tone: WHOO HOOOO!
DaveWF: you know (sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach) - I never checked that out at my reception hall......... uh oh :-O
Smokin’Tone: when are you guys taking the plunge?
DaveWF: well, it's a mid-October wedding.... it shouldn't be too cold outside
DaveWF: October 12
DaveWF: Any idea on you two yet, or are you gonna let her make all the important decisions in your relationship?
Smokin’Tone: Nice. That's what I want to do. Fall.
DaveWF: not too hot - not too cold
DaveWF: as Martha Stewart would say... "It’s a good thing"
Smokin’Tone: I gave up on that a long time ago. She lets me have my cigars, my computers, video game systems and my birds.
Smokin’Tone: truthfully though, we gel really well.
DaveWF: well I hope the two of you are as happy as Carrie & I
DaveWF: so anything else, you'd like to add? You wanna push your MACiness on the group or anything?
Smokin’Tone: naaaa, just kill Bill! LOL.... Remember, only you can prevent forest fires
Smokin’Tone: Send me your ISOMS?
DaveWF: Kill Bill? Gates?
Smokin’Tone: of course!
Smokin’Tone: LOL
Smokin’Tone: Send me to your leader?
DaveWF: LMAO - if it wasn't sorta against the rules, I'd post your address in the interview for a huge mooch attempt - but I think Rod frowns on that
Smokin’Tone: Well then, Ladies and gentleman, my addy is in my profile. Just don't tell Rod!
DaveWF: Ok, one more.......
Smokin’Tone: LOL
DaveWF: What ONE cigar would you like to smoke that you've never had the opportunity to have?
Smokin’Tone: hmm...
Smokin’Tone: LOL. Tough one
DaveWF: glad at least ONE question was! lol
Smokin’Tone: I have no idea Dave. I'm stumped. LOL
Smokin’Tone: what would you pick?
DaveWF: well at least you didn't steal MY idea!
Smokin’Tone: HAHAHAAAAAAAA
DaveWF: It was in a different thread (I think "Questions" by Dawn), but I chose a cigar that was rolled before Aug 6, 1971 - I've always wanted to smoke a cigar that was older then me!
DaveWF: a week later, a package from Devin arrives with a 1958 Montecristo #1 in it. I'm going to smoke it at my reception
DaveWF: (Thanks again Devin!)
Smokin’Tone: true, true, that's a good one. Something in the '50's. I read that was probably the finest lot in cigar history
Smokin’Tone: LOL, you type too fast
DaveWF: who, me? I thought YOU typed fast! LOL
Smokin’Tone: Moi?
DaveWF: Well, as Devin said, it's just a bit past its prime - but that's ok - it's fulfilling a dream of mine. The other was to smoke an ISOM..... I did that a while ago... I even have a meager collection now!
Smokin’Tone: Me too! When Gil was selling off his stash, I bought up a lot of it hehehe
DaveWF: You weren't the one that beat me to the Short Story's were you?
DaveWF: I REALLY wanted that box!
Smokin’Tone: oh yeah baby
Smokin’Tone: LOL
DaveWF: can we work something out for a 1/2 box? :-D
Smokin’Tone: I was going to send you some for our blind trade
DaveWF: ooooooo - never mind then, never mind!!!
DaveWF: I promise to act surprised!
Smokin’Tone: LOL, ok. Don't tell Dave
DaveWF: hey, speaking of that - I didn't get those put together yet - I'll hopefully have them in tomorrow's mail
DaveWF: Do you have my address from something else, or do you need it?
Smokin’Tone: I've got you from my pass
DaveWF: cool - has that thing turned up yet?
Smokin’Tone: I may not be able to get them out until mon.
Smokin’Tone: hopefully Misc gets it tomorrow
Smokin’Tone: we're going to GA tomorrow thru sun
DaveWF: cool - vacation?
Smokin’Tone: Fran's receiving an award for alumni honoree recognition award in finance
DaveWF: very cool - give her a congratulatory hug for me
DaveWF: alrighty - on that note... it looks like the install is just about done, so I'm off to bed.... unless you have anything else to add (send more ISOMs or something like that)
Smokin’Tone: Hmmm... How about
Smokin’Tone: Send me your cigars!!!!
DaveWF: lmao - sounds good
Smokin’Tone: ;-)
DaveWF: yaaay! The install is officially done. Dad will be happy.
Smokin’Tone: very cool!
DaveWF: have a good night, see you over at CP buddy
Smokin’Tone: you too, thanks for having me
DaveWF: no problem. I should have this posted in a day or two. Gotta edit it and all that. Beast said that was the hardest part
DaveWF: l8r g8r
Smokin’Tone: Buh bye!
And that's about it ladies & gentlemen. Hope you all enjoyed it and were able to keep up.
Did I do good Beast?
Dave
was a grizzled old man like the picture...LMAO...Some to find out he is only 2 1/2 older than me. There are a couple of us on here shy of 30. Any ways, keep up the great interviews. I will definately read each and every one of them a time or 3.
