November 14, 2004

Big Smoke

I attended Cigar Aficionado's 9th Annual Big Smoke here in Las Vegas tonight. I wasn't sure what to expect, but needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised.

There were over 3000 people in attendance, and the freebies that were being given away more than covered with the ticket price. Twenty-three premium cigars from various vendors, awesome displays, drink samples, free food, etc etc.

The best part of the night, however, was meeting these two guys:

Carlos, Sr. and Carlos, Jr. (Carlito) Fuente. If you are into cigars at all, you will know who these guys are.

Earlier in the day, I also attended the AMA Red Bull Supermoto A-Go-Go. An interesting blend of asphalt and dirt-track motorcycle racing in the parking lot behind Bally's. It was free, so I can't complain. I'm not a follower of Moto racing, but I did get to meet some of the big names like Travis Pastrana (who wasn't racing due to a crash earlier in the year), Troy Lee (of Troy Lee Designs), and Mike Metzger. I guess I got a decent primer on the world of MotoX.

I'll be posting more pictures from Las Vegas in the next few days. I may be attending the Las Vegas Air Show at Nellis Air Force Base tomorrow (depending on the weather). That should be cool.

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Meeting the Fuentes had to make the admission fee worth paying...that is freaking awesome...I am going next year

Posted by: Milo at November 14, 2004 09:57 PM

Nice argyle! =]

Posted by: Mary at November 15, 2004 10:18 AM

Love the sweater! *g*

Posted by: Danielle at November 15, 2004 12:09 PM

supermoto rules!

Posted by: jakec at November 15, 2004 02:34 PM

You're sooo sexy.

Posted by: Big Daddy at November 16, 2004 07:08 AM

was Larry King nice in person:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/041116/482/wxs11511160440

Posted by: jakec at November 16, 2004 10:01 AM

Wow. Blake, I really have to compliment you on your fine taste in sweaters!

Posted by: Miss O'Hara at November 16, 2004 01:24 PM