The 1st Annual Don’t Mess With Texas Herf

This past weekend was the 1st Annual Don’t Mess With Texas Herf at Ft. Worth, Texas.  And for being the first, I think my fellow Texans kicked things off with a bang.  Though, I don’t think Texas can claim all the credit, because there were attendees from Oregon, Kansas, Oklahoma, and even Indiana that made the trip just to herf in the great state of Texas.

The herf was organized by a couple members (Jason and Tony) of some popular cigar forums and was announced through those forums and on facebook.  I, myself, was a last minute attendee otherwise I would have made an announcement for others to join in on the fun… and fun it was!!  Of course, whenever you get a bunch of cigar lovers together it just tends to be fun.  There were some great cigars smoked, plenty of beer imbibed, and great camaraderie among friends, new and old.  Personally, I got to meet up with some guys I’ve known for years but had never met in person; and, I got to see some old friends that I hadn’t seen in awhile.

The weekend started early Friday afternoon with a pre-herf taking place at James’ house and lasting well into the night.  Saturday saw some great burgers at Dutch’s, some good beer at the Rahr & Sons brewery, and then the main event at Paddy Reds Irish Pub.  Of course, never willing to let a bar-closing stop us, some of us returned to James’ house for a little after-herf continuance of smoking and drinks.  Unfortunately, that’s where the herf ended for me, but not for many of the guys.  Sunday saw some post-herf activities, again at James’ house for drinks, smokes, and football.

Also, during the herf there was an auction of some fantastic cigars donated by attendees.  Overall, the herf raised more than $2400 for a local Ft. Worth charity: the North Texas Veterans Assistance Association.  I’d say that’s one helluva showing!!

So, since in the case of herfs, it didn’t happen unless there are pics…  Here are the pics.

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