Wishes for the new year at "The Cigar Shop".......

Well Denizens of The Cigar Shop,  "The Blogger Roger" and "The Checker John"  want to wish everyone a great start to the Year 2012 and invite you to become a blog follower.  You come and see us, ya hear!!!!!

Pig Roast New Year's Day 2012



From beginning to end Mr. Piggy was looking good.

Our "cooker" George and our "checker" John were inspecting Mr. Piggy.  Let's see, pig, charcoal..........whatta ya mean we have no stinking charcoal??????????

Our pig crew Checker John, Host Georges, Cooker George and of course, "I'm watching you Butch".

Nice flip George, let's see if he can do a double flip????

Hey here is Mr. Cabana, aka Keith and his lovely wife....enjoying the festivities.

Here's two lovely ladies enjoying the music and festivities.  Miss Pat and Miss Toni........"salute" to all.

Here's two of The Denizens, Miss Kim and Joe Nance discussing the pros and cons of.........................?????????????

The last time this young man appeared on the blog, he was in uniform signing up for another tour with the Corp....thanks for your service.  One of the many service Denizens that belong to the Cigar Group....

Our entertainment for the evening provided by our host, Mr. Georges.  Thanks to all who participated, worked and enjoyed our "First Annual Pig Roast"

2012

"HAPPY NEW YEAR"

Major Doug Finn

Here's a recent photo of Major Doug, a Denizen of the shop doing his thing.  He landed at the SMU Stadium for the Armed Forces Bowl.  Pretty cool to see our Friend.

Christmas Day 2011 @ The Beach

Isn't this what we all moved to the beach for.....God's Serenity.......

Not bad even if I say so myself.........copies available....

A couple of Dolphins playing and eating shrimp...what a way to live....

Do you ever get tired of looking at Dolphins....

I hope your Christmas was as lovely as mine, filled with love, peace and quiet...

Christmas Party @ The Cigar Shop



A collage of some of the  Denizens............

Another collage of the Denizens........

Three "ole men of the sea"  (aka..Cap'n Joe, Butch Webb and John)

Here's a great photo of "cabana Keith and his lovely spouse............eating and drinking......

Marine Ed and his "kiddos" enjoying the great night.

Who gave him the cigar??????? Joe and Butch, real cousins born and raised in Swansboro.

And of course here is the host and hostess (Georges and Liz enjoying the moment.

Georges and posing with Pat and Toni.  Always with the girls eh Georges.

Charles and Frank enjoying the nite.  Yes Frank is smiling........we love you guys...

Big John and Richie with one of new visitors....

Frank, Mike and Tony........sampling the liquor...........

And here is Mr. Butch......I got my eye on you....

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL FROM THE DENIZENS OF THE SHOP.

Swearing In Ceremony

One of the marine denizens re-upped and Lily is conducting a "pass in review".  Congrats to Clemente on his enlistment...  Thank you for service....

Okay everyone, just received a great photo of "little Joe", future Denizen of the Shop with our Founder Mr. Georges. 

With the Holidays coming I want to wish all the "Denizens of the Shop" a Happy Holiday season.........