cigar enjoyment time dwindling?

[theycallmedan'lboone]

I've noticed that recently I've got 2-3 and even 4 weeks without having a cigar. Perhaps it's the cold, or the dark, or the fact that I'm working later. But lately I've not had time to smoke. Sometimes I wish I could just light up in the house, but can't. I don't really have time to go to the smoke shop and sit around for 2 hours. is there any remedy? or does it fix itself as soon as the weather comes back around?

[MedicCook]

I think you will be back to normal when the sun stays out longer and the cold air goes back to where it came from.

[tobii3]

Every day on the drive home!!!

[ucla695]

I tend to smoke less during the winter too. Nothing like spring and summer (weather and daylight) to motivate one to be outside and take in life.

Every day on the drive home!!!

:tpd:

Or, you can go with some shorter cigars that will take less time to smoke.

[Chompers]

I just pick the best day out of the week when the 7-day weather thing pops up on the news and tell myself that I am smoking that day no matter what.

I like to smoke at night(I'm a night person), so it's usually colder anyway, but normally much less windy.

And you'll be back on track once this cold weather ends.

[MedicCook]

I have been smoking daggers when I walk to work.

[Volt]

I've noticed that recently I've got 2-3 and even 4 weeks without having a cigar. Perhaps it's the cold, or the dark, or the fact that I'm working later. But lately I've not had time to smoke. Sometimes I wish I could just light up in the house, but can't. I don't really have time to go to the smoke shop and sit around for 2 hours. is there any remedy? or does it fix itself as soon as the weather comes back around?

Your in the Heart of Dixie and it's too "cold"????? Join me on my deck in VA....

It's all about priorities, what do you want to do the most. In the summer time you drive by my house on any given day, the grass will be ankle high. Riding is my priority and I'll be out riding - not mowing. You have to decide what's important to you. As I get older and life gets shorter for me it's not the chores, work, or life's other BS. I'll be with my friends, family, smoking with my dog outside, etc. When I'm gone the leakey faucet will still leak, the job will go to someone else, and my weeds will still be growing.

Some times we need a little break in life, that sitting down in a cigar shop may be exactly what you need to decompress. I find I can't do much that is troublesome, busy, or complicated when smoking a cigar. I read and listen to some music, mayby chat on CA with the laptop. When I get done i am always in a better mood and a better person to be with, same when i get off the scoot. One 2 hour time out a week really isn't a lot, more might even be healthier.

Just depends on how you want to spend your time...... And time is a non replaceable commodity. It is the most important thing in my life.

[zmancbr]

Every day on the drive home!!!

:tpd:

I try to have one on the way home about half the time... It works out pretty well with my commute so I can't complain about how far I have to drive everyday lol... :ss

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Your in the Heart of Dixie and it's too "cold"????? Join me on my deck in VA....

It's all about priorities, what do you want to do the most. In the summer time you drive by my house on any given day, the grass will be ankle high. Riding is my priority and I'll be out riding - not mowing. You have to decide what's important to you. As I get older and life gets shorter for me it's not the chores, work, or life's other BS. I'll be with my friends, family, smoking with my dog outside, etc. When I'm gone the leakey faucet will still leak, the job will go to someone else, and my weeds will still be growing.

Some times we need a little break in life, that sitting down in a cigar shop may be exactly what you need to decompress. I find I can't do much that is troublesome, busy, or complicated when smoking a cigar. I read and listen to some music, mayby chat on CA with the laptop. When I get done i am always in a better mood and a better person to be with, same when i get off the scoot. One 2 hour time out a week really isn't a lot, more might even be healthier.

Just depends on how you want to spend your time...... And time is a non replaceable commodity. It is the most important thing in my life.


Very well said:dance:

[ActionAndy]

I've noticed that recently I've got 2-3 and even 4 weeks without having a cigar. Perhaps it's the cold, or the dark, or the fact that I'm working later. But lately I've not had time to smoke. Sometimes I wish I could just light up in the house, but can't. I don't really have time to go to the smoke shop and sit around for 2 hours. is there any remedy? or does it fix itself as soon as the weather comes back around?

I had the same problem, and it started about...Thanksgivingish I'd say? Last Friday I was finally in the mood for a nice smoke and I was out at the bars instead. I got home and was too tiresd and buzzed so I promised myself I'd do some damage to my stock on Saturday. And I did, had my first 5 cigar day. I think it's a lot like anything--once you force yourself back into the habit, you'll find yourself enjoying it again.

[tsolomon]

I'm in the same situation and have been in the planning stage for a ventilation system for the garage and possibly the basement. I have an Elicent 8" inline fan that I'm working with that is rated at 636 cfm. Just picked up some 8" flexible duct and I have a 4 day weekend to work on it. I'll need to do something about a damper to keep the air from blowing back when the fan is off.

I tried the B&M option, but it takes too much time and the cigars I want to smoke I already have at home. :D

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Your in the Heart of Dixie and it's too "cold"????? Join me on my deck in VA....



I'll pass sir, unless you have fuego, but you ought to have seen me before I got acclimated to Fort Riley... http://www.redriderleglamps.com/images/products/randy_card.jpg

I think I need to reserve an hour on fridays to smoke. just do it!

[Volt]

Very well said:dance:

Unfortuantly it took the loss of 2 extremely close friends to get me to realize that "making" time was the wrong approach. The important things get the time now and every thing else I make time for if any is left over.

[BarneyBandMan]

I find a cigar and drink by the fireplace in the evening makes me a happy boy. The heat from the fire draws a large portion of the smoke up the chimney. With the kids off at college, its just me and the missus, and we enjoy that time together reflecting on our day. :)

[MedicCook]

I wish I could smoke in the apartment. Being a good roommate though is also important so I refrain from lighting up inside.

[gettysburgfreak]

could be the cold weather and long dark days. I know that I usually go from December-April without a smoke as its to cold to smoke and I have no other place to light up.

[Mr Edmundo]

I'll pass sir, unless you have fuego, but you ought to have seen me before I got acclimated to Fort Riley... http://www.redriderleglamps.com/images/products/randy_card.jpg

I think I need to reserve an hour on fridays to smoke. just do it!

Man, we're setting all time records for cold up here. The high has been -27 C (-16 F). Last night it hit -37 C (-35 F). I don't smoke inside, and smoking has been banned in all public places up here.
Talk about dwindling.....:mad:

[ActionAndy]

I put one of these (http://dsp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p3370718p275w.jpg) out in the garage and I gotta tell you, it really helps.

Last winter I was so miserable shivering in the garage. I started stocking up on shorter smokes this year, but then I saw that gadget on sale. Now I smoke whatever stick I want in relative comfort, and catch up on reading at the same time.

[Mr Edmundo]

I put one of these (http://dsp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p3370718p275w.jpg) out in the garage and I gotta tell you, it really helps.

Last winter I was so miserable shivering in the garage. I started stocking up on shorter smokes this year, but then I saw that gadget on sale. Now I smoke whatever stick I want in relative comfort, and catch up on reading at the same time.

Is there a super sized version for us Canucks?:ih

[ActionAndy]

Is there a super sized version for us Canucks?:ih


Haha...Well, you attach it to whatever tank you want. That one is attached to a girly little thing for some reason. I have mine hooked up one of the really large ones that you'd hook your grill up to. It gets plenty hot--I can touch up an uneven stick just by holding it an inch away and rotating.

[tobii3]

The high has been -27 C (-16 F). Last night it hit -37 C (-35 F).

Jeeeezus!!!!!!!

You need to MOVE!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr B]

If I was not able to have a lunch time smoke I would'nt have many at all either. Luckily it stays warm enough here that a thick coat will do or if raining, into the truck with the vent on.
Because of the lunchtime thing I usually go with smaller smokes, Coronas robustos etc. I hate to throw out 1/2 a smoke. I save the big guys for when I have the proper time.

[Mr Edmundo]

Jeeeezus!!!!!!!

You need to MOVE!!!!!!!!!!

Haha...
I say that to myself every winter.

[dccraft]

I have found that I smoke very little in the winter. Today it's +8*F and that is just too cold to stand around outside for a smoke. The local B&M closes by the time I get out of work so that's not an option.

My most favorite time to smoke is around the campfire on a warm summer evening. It doesn't get any better than that for me.

[Mr Edmundo]

Haha...Well, you attach it to whatever tank you want. That one is attached to a girly little thing for some reason. I have mine hooked up one of the really large ones that you'd hook your grill up to. It gets plenty hot--I can touch up an uneven stick just by holding it an inch away and rotating.

Actually I meant the top part, but now you've got me thinking......
It sounds like it throws of enough heat. But can it be used inside, like a 3 season sunroom, or a garage?

[gvarsity]

Wow y'all are making me feel a little better. I don't get more than a couple of smokes a month but there are at least a few places around here to smoke. I end up at a local BW3 on a regular basis, smoking, beer, sports on tv and hot wings. Pretty good scenario it's the full time job and the seven month old that keep me from having time to smoke.

[ActionAndy]

Actually I meant the top part, but now you've got me thinking......
It sounds like it throws of enough heat. But can it be used inside, like a 3 season sunroom, or a garage?


Absolutely, I have it set up in my garage. The trick is finding a good distance between the heater and your chair, or else your knees start to smoke :fl

Here is their product site (http://www.mrheater.com/productdetails.asp?catid=42). I believe I am using the MH12 and I haven't had a problem. The tanks last quite a while as well, it doesn't burn them too quickly.

[blugill]

I have only smoked about four cigars since it got really cold in the Fall and now deep into Winter.

I enjoy sitting outside in a comfy chair with a drink and iPod/iPhone listening to music. It is great to unwind from a long day like that while the Sun goes down! It is just too cold and not relaxing enough in the Winter.

[brigey57]

I notice the number of smokes I have go down in proportion to the outdoor temperature. I long for the Spring. :D

[totallytentative]

I'm new-ish to the hobby, but I was having 2 to 3 per week when I first started in the summer. Once the days started getting shorter and the air colder, I've gone down to an average of something like 2 to 3 per month. I bought a heater to put in front of me on my deck, but that doesn't help the fact that it's dark by the time I get home from work. :mad: I REALLY miss being able to unwind with a cigar after a stressful day at work.

I check the almanac online almost every day to watch the days get longer.... all I need is 1 to 1.5 hours of semi-daylight and I should have enough time for a smaller cigar of some kind (I'm a slow smoker).

[rrplasencia]

You could send your sticks down to Miami for the winter and i'll keep them company. :ss

[Mr Edmundo]

You could send your sticks down to Miami for the winter and i'll keep them company. :ss

I don't think I'd care for the drool marks, if I ever got them back:r

[gettysburgfreak]

I don't think I'd care for the drool marks, if I ever got them back:r


he might give em back but I think it would be in the form of gray ash

[Dukeuni]

I agree with you, I may only smoke 1 cigar a week it seems. I can't wait for the summer time so I can go on walks after work to smoke a cigar, and sit outside at our patio and surf the web and smoke some of my cigars. Ah, I am looking forward to that greatly!

[GWags]

I say this every winter .... "I'm getting a gas line run to the garage and a heater installed this spring"

4 yrs later I still rely on my kerosene space heater which does a decent job but still puts off some kero fumes. So I'll say it again - Once Lowes starts clearencing thier garage heaters I'm buying one!!!!!!!!!! I just wonder how long it will take for me to hire someone to install it :c

[CigaSkills9]

You just got to make the time, I smoke a cigar any chance I have.....Enjoy life man! It's to short not too!

[jjirons69]

Every day on the drive home!!!

I agree...time to start smoking in the car or truck. It's yours, smoke it up!