Pipesmokingtom, I did it that way because I thought it was the fairest way, for the business owner and others. I assumed people would pick up on the fact that my experience was negative, from the fact that I wasn't explicitly positive or negative from the get-go. It comes as no surprise that it would be interpreted as you did, it makes sense. I didn't think it unorthodox but I understand where you are coming from.
Woodsroad, I am happy to hear that. As I said, I am glad that others had a trouble-free experience. It's what I was hoping.
Randelli, thank you, I am too. They have a sense of tradition and yet a uniqueness about them. Rarely do you find this anywhere else. At that price mark, especially.
For the record, I can also confirm that they are great smokers.