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I'd like to submit a suggestion for your consideration which might make the search function a bit more user-friendly on the CA forums.
I had been using the search function that appears at the top of the page to find out basic information -- believing that it would turn up posts in the CA forums.
I recently discovered that a much better search is found if the user goes to the "find" tab, and then clicks on "advanced search." This gives noobs such as myself results that are focused on a particular topic.
Would you consider adding another tab to the forum toolbar, "Search the CA Forums" which would take the user to the screen found when find > advanced search is used? I think it would be a terrific improvment.
Thanks for a great site, BTW.

dear admin, I was trying to edit my profile information and was told my email address has been banned. can you tell my why? I've been a member here for almost 2 years and a magazine subscriber for much longer than that. I've caused no trouble, had no complaints or so much as a warning for anything. what gives?

my email address is m_goodearl@yahoo.com

please help me understand,
Earl the Pearl

I think you guys should invest in a dedicated server for Cigar Aficionado online so that once and for all the forum freeze problem can be sloved.

DITTO!!! I have had problems very badly for the last week or so. Last night I was trying to type some stuff and lost it all because of the FREEZE!!! Please help?????????

I've been having access problems periodically. In addition, on Saturday afternoon I successfully logged in but wasn't able to enter any new posts or replies to posts.

Dear Earl the Pearl,
Free email accounts cannot be added to user accounts on the Cigar Aficionado Online Forums. You are free to re-register with another email address. If you have any questions, you can email me at ddejesus@mshanken.com.

Regards,

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Originally posted by Smokiethebear:
I think you guys should invest in a dedicated server for Cigar Aficionado online so that once and for all the forum freeze problem can be sloved.

That's a good idea! Any chance this is in the works?

I also wanted to add, evey dealing with Douglas I've had in the past has been nothing short of very helpful and informative. Thanks Douglas!

Thanks Douglas! (and David for sending this post in the right direction) I no longer have that yahoo account, and have had no problems since.

As a new suscriber to the forum, and after looking around..found a topic of interest. It actually stems from the smoking ban. Doesn't the ban violate the 14th amendment...citizens rights to equal protection?

It just might. Which ban are you referring to? Where are you from?

I believe the best way to fight smoking bans is for individuals such as yourself to let it be known to the politicians who you put in office that you're not going to sit idle while they pass laws that take away your rights.

The "forums" button link on the search results page is dead. It's coded to return to a forum page with "web8" at the beginning.
Do a search and then try to use the forums button to return and you'll see what I mean.

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Thanks Sean, we are looking into it and will hopefully have it fixed by this afternoon.

Hello David! Nice showing AJ reading the cAficionado magazine at the last Sopranos episode!

Ambassador, I wish I could take credit, but I cannot. I believe that was simply evidence of good taste shown by The Sopranos.

Well, true, that's even better. That was the July 05 publication, which also gives idea of their filming time.

Also great article on Ometepe, still can't believe you got on the local ferry...and true agree with Senior about taste, also when he was comparing to a wrapper from Leon, which is also volcanic soil. See you there sometime.

I'm very interested in the article Roger Riddell wrote on Home Cigar Rolling Kits from Abel Cigar Co. I'm looking particularly for glue and a "chaveta" - tobacco knife. I'm having a little trouble contacting them. Do they (or this product)still exist. Below is the article source. Could you put me in contact with Roger Ridell or this company "Abel Cigar Co." Any help would be greatly appreciated.

"While you may never approach the level of the finest rollers, with practice and effort, you should be able to roll a decent, smokeable cigar. If nothing else, you will definitely have a new appreciation for the labor involved in making your favorite cigars.

The kit is available for $495.00 through the California-based Abel Cigar Co. All parts can be replaced and ordered individually, including the tobacco. For more information visit them online at www.cigarrolling.com or call them at 845-484-8789.

--Roger Riddell"

Gday fellas!
do any of you blokes ever travel to australia?

If so, email me at glenyglen@hotmail.com

I live in lakes entrance victoria. Its a great place & you might want to do a story on the area?

Anyway you'd be wellcome to stay ay my place while you were here. Pleanty of beer in the fridge for you & you can stay for free if you bring a few boxes of cheap cigars for me & my mates.

Hope to hear from you

Best regards
Glen & Jen Phillips.
4 Archer Court
Lakes Entrance
Victoria
Australia
3909