INGO "Open Carry" CIGAR NIGHT ~ Aug 19, 2010 Schererville

[GhostofWinter]

I shall attempt to make this one the same way i made the last one, in my ambulance. IF i still have a job. I am currently on suspension pending termination. I got handed a big pile o last week...

OUCH! that sounds rough. I hope everything works out the way you want it to

 

[melensdad]

I shall attempt to make this one the same way i made the last one, in my ambulance. IF i still have a job. I am currently on suspension pending termination. I got handed a big pile o last week...

OUCH! that sounds rough. I hope everything works out the way you want it to

Yikes that is a bummer. One consolation is the cigar nights are free so either way the evening is cheap entertainment.

 

[melensdad]

I know its a couple weeks away but just figured I'd give it a bump.

 

[Woodrow]

I know its a couple weeks away but just figured I'd give it a bump.

Good idea, I'm down for keeping it at the forefront of INGOer minds:

Bump. Bump. Bump.

Cigars and guns...ahhhh

 

[melensdad]

Cigars and guns...ahhhh

Too bad there will be no alcohol and explosives ..... sounds like a good party

 

[tem375]

Too bad there will be no alcohol and explosives ..... sounds like a good party

We can fix that problem pretty easily

 

[Woodrow]

No explosives at a gathering in Indiana? Surely you jest. As someone who moved here from another state, I still can't fathom the incredible fireworks laws (or, lack there of) here...awesome.

 

[melensdad]

. . .As someone who moved here from another state. . .

From which state are you a refugee?

And did they have "Open Carry Cigar Nights" in your former prison state?

 

[Wabatuckian]

I will try to be there. Life happens.

If I come, I will bring a Cuban cigar I was given as a "thank you" for a job I did in another time.

They are legal to possess but illegal to import, with a very few exceptions.

I smoked for 10 years, and quit for good 4 years ago. Therefore, if I do make it to this event, I will be giving the Cuban away. Raffle perhaps?

If I cannot make it, I will do the same at the next event that I am able to attend.

Josh

 

[melensdad]

Josh, it would be a bit of a drive for you to make it but it sure would be nice to put a face to a name. A shorter drive, where many of the same people will be attending, would be to the N.W. INGO Members WINAMAC GROUP SHOOT on Saturday August 7.

I'm even bringing the cigar rep who sponsors these INGO Cigar Nights to that event as a guest.

 

[Woodrow]

From which state are you a refugee?

And did they have "Open Carry Cigar Nights" in your former prison state?

I was born and raised in Virginia--not exactly conservative with the open carry--totally legal, even in a bar/ restaurant as long as you aren't drinking. If it happened to be evening while you were enjoying a cigar and had a piece on your hip, well, there you go, but I had never been to an organized event like yours.

As to your gatherings, I love the whole damn idea of it: humidors are grand places to begin with, and the idea to combine it with carrying pistols and the camaraderie that seems to arise while we are all talking is palpable. I am carrying a gun not just for my own rights, but to protect the rights of others, and I when I see the pistols on display, I realize that others feel the same. Perhaps I am reading a bit deeply into a good time, but I can't help believing that there is a tremendous amount of patriotic kinsmanship among those who recognize what it takes to remain Americans, especially during times such as now when our greatest threats come from other Americans.

So that's it, besides just enjoying the atmosphere, the good will, and the haze, events such as this remind me that I am not alone in my thinking and that is something greater than my personal belief system. I don't know if that was your intention, but that is how I feel.

 

[melensdad]

As to your gatherings, I love the whole damn idea of it: humidors are grand places to begin with, and the idea to combine it with carrying pistols and the camaraderie that seems to arise while we are all talking is palpable. I am carrying a gun . . . events such as this remind me that I am not alone in my thinking and that is something greater than my personal belief system. I don't know if that was your intention, but that is how I feel.

Well I think you may have hit the nail on the head with some of this.

Today there were 4 of us from INGO in the Pine Island lounge. Showed up around noon, left a few minutes ago (just before 4pm). Just sitting and talking. Got some polish sausage & fries from the hot dog stand down the road and kept on talking. A cigar or two later and we realized it was almost 4 pm.

I'm not sure about anyone else, but I used to love to go into the gunshop that had a wood stove, glass counters and stools for the old timers to sit and chat. Those shops are now few and far between, but the cigar lounges seem to have replaced them in some ways.

So while the old gun shop may be a fading memory, the conversation and friendly atmosphere lives on in a different location.

 

[geronimojoe85]

I'm not sure about anyone else, but I used to love to go into the gunshop that had a wood stove, glass counters and stools for the old timers to sit and chat. Those shops are now few and far between,

I think you need to open a gun shop.

 

[chef larry]

Your place(s) are as good as Shema's used to be, only cheaper as there isn't toys to spend my paycheck on and my wife loves that. Still great gun talk to share and the chance to go shooting with most of the same people at Winamac. Life is good with friends.

 

[aclark]

Well I can't make it to the shoot in Winimac since I'll be in Indy for Corporate training, but I should be in NWI for the cigar night! Gonna try to make it over. Maybe make a trip to Zel's as well while I'm in the area!!!

 

[Woodrow]

So while the old gun shop may be a fading memory, the conversation and friendly atmosphere lives on in a different location.

Perhaps I'm overly sentimental...maybe you could sprinkle a little Hoppe's #9 on the floor for effect...

 

[melensdad]

I think you need to open a gun shop.

I'M RETIRED. I have no desire to work again!!!

Your place(s) are as good as Shema's used to be. . .

I consider that a high compliment! Thank you!

. . . I should be in NWI for the cigar night! Gonna try to make it over. Maybe make a trip to Zel's as well while I'm in the area!!!

Well you'll have to bring enough Zel's for everyone I like mine "dipped" or "extra juicy" where they dunk the bun! Peppers & pickles please.

Perhaps I'm overly sentimental...maybe you could sprinkle a little Hoppe's #9 on the floor for effect...

Uh, wouldn't that stain the carpet?

 

[tem375]

Today there were 4 of us from INGO in the Pine Island lounge. Showed up around noon, left a few minutes ago (just before 4pm). Just sitting and talking. Got some polish sausage & fries from the hot dog stand down the road and kept on talking. A cigar or two later and we realized it was almost 4 pm

And it was a good time, maybe we should make it a biweekly ritual!!

 

[geronimojoe85]

I'M RETIRED. I have no desire to work again!!!

I'm just saying. It would be pretty cool.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

Your place(s) are as good as Shema's used to be, only cheaper as there isn't toys to spend my paycheck on and my wife loves that. Still great gun talk to share and the chance to go shooting with most of the same people at Winamac. Life is good with friends.

Were you s Shema's regular?