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A Thank You to Alex S.

YankeeManYankeeMan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,377
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This weekend, my son and I went to Cigar Fest. We went into the venue on Friday night to look around and also to stop and see Alex Svenson as he said he would be at the MOW table.

Even though he was busier than a one legged man in a butt kicking contest, he took the time out to speak to my son and I. He introduced us to A.J. Fernandez and even had him wrap a couple of cigars on the "virgin's" stomach and gave them to us.

My son spoke to A.J. in Spanish and got his autograph. A.J. got a big kick out of the tall blond kid speaking Spanish.

As busy as Saturday was at the event, Alex again took time to speak with us. I could tell he was bone tired, but he was as pleasant and as down to earth as could be. He is a real credit to the company and a real gentleman. Thanks again, Alex.
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  • lilwing88lilwing88 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,787
    Alex is definitely the hardest working man in the cigar biz. He's one of the few merchants who has a true passion for cigars.
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  • xmacroxmacro Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,402
    lilwing88:
    Alex is definitely the hardest working man in the cigar biz. He's one of the few merchants who has a true passion for cigars.
    +1
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  • docbp87docbp87 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,521
    lilwing88:
    He's one of the few merchants who has a true passion for cigars.
    This is definitely one thing I have noticed in my brief time exploring the world of cigars. Alex seems to be far more involved in the actual production and development side of the Cigar world than other proprietors. It's awesome that you had a great experience, and even got to meet AJ Fernandez, Yankeeman!
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  • fla-gypsyfla-gypsy Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,023
    You spoke with AJ, oh man am I jealous. The guy is a genius/artist with tobacco.
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  • tankbonniestankbonnies Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 191
    I met Alex and a few other staff members on Saturday....All a class act. Alex knows how to work it......He was at the table with all the hotties....the cigar business can't be that bad:)
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  • phobicsquirrelphobicsquirrel Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,349
    tankbonnies:
    I met Alex and a few other staff members on Saturday....All a class act. Alex knows how to work it......He was at the table with all the hotties....the cigar business can't be that bad:)
    Yeah but a lot of chicks will do anything for money, just remember that....

    Glad you guys had a good time at the event though.
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  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    Alex has always been a great guy. even years ago on the old AmBack forum he would pop in and give advice, tips and info. he has personally taught me many concepts related to cigars.

    he is one of the best reasons to support this forum and cigar.com
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  • ljlljl Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 819
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
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  • lilwing88lilwing88 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,787
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
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  • Alex WilliamsAlex Williams Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,515
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
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  • KriegKrieg Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,068
    That's awesome u two got to meet AJ and Alex. I really hope I get a chance to meet these guys some day. Alex sent me a 5 pack of MoW Ruinations just because I was talking about a so-so experience I had with the first time smoking one.
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  • ironhorseironhorse Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 469
    Alex Williams:
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
    ...........THATS WHAT SHE SAID BAH HAHAHAAHA (escorted out of the room, waving to adoring fans)
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  • illinoisgolf99illinoisgolf99 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,507
    sounds like a great experience, I'd love to meet Alex and A.J. someday.. That's what I love about these forums, the entire community has a chance to discuss issues and swap stories with some of the greatest people in the business, show CCOM some love!!!!
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  • LukoLuko Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,004
    ironhorse:
    Alex Williams:
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
    ...........THATS WHAT SHE SAID BAH HAHAHAAHA (escorted out of the room, waving to adoring fans)
    damn, beat me to it...
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  • phobicsquirrelphobicsquirrel Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,349
    Alex Williams:
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
    Really? I never knew, does your wife know about this?
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  • Alex WilliamsAlex Williams Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,515
    Luko:
    ironhorse:
    Alex Williams:
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
    ...........THATS WHAT SHE SAID BAH HAHAHAAHA (escorted out of the room, waving to adoring fans)
    damn, beat me to it...
    set yall up perfectly!!
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  • Alex WilliamsAlex Williams Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,515
    phobicsquirrel:
    Alex Williams:
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
    Really? I never knew, does your wife know about this?
    i aint married!! cant find a woman that stupid :D
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  • Alex SvensonAlex Svenson BlogAdministrator, Everyone, ForumsAdministrator, Moderator, Owners, Registered Users Posts: 1,204
    You guys are too damn kind. Really, we have the best customers in the world and it was great getting to finally put some faces with some names at the big cigar event.
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  • HaybletHayblet Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,400
    That may be true Alex, but it is people like you, Tim, and the rest of your staff that makes us who we are to you.
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  • TumblerTumbler Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 338
    That's getting a little tricky - have to be think about this one. :)
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