Have you ever considered giving up cigars?

[Blueface]

Last time I recall feeling this way involved cigarettes.
That was 1987.
I use to smoke between one and two packs a day.
Gave it up cold turkey, never to look back.

I am starting to get the same feelings as I had for cigarettes.
Actually, starting is a bad word.
More like I have the same feelings.

I have only smoked three cigars so far this month, with the latest being yesterday. Prior to that, two weeks ago.

For me, that is rare as I can smoke as many as I want as I work from home and have great weather. Up to December, I was averaging between 1 to 2 a day. Suddenly, no mas.

I tried one yesterday. A Boli CE. Truly can say I enjoyed it. Just didn't seem to enjoy me. Spent the night coughing a bit. Feel like I have that bronchitis feeling again from when I was a kid. Just seems that all of a sudden, they don't go well with me.

All this bothers me as I truly enjoy cigars.
I enjoy getting together with folks and sharing cigars.
I enjoy the times when dad, my son and I enjoy a cigar together.
I think I am going to try to avoid them for a while and see how things go.
Maybe my body is telling me to back off and maybe I should listen.

Hope I can handle the St. Valentine's Day/Real Man Herf.

[Mr.Maduro]

You can quit on 2/15.

[JKim]

Carlos.. I think it's just your body telling you to slow down a bit. Re-visit later and I'm sure you'll find the enjoyment again.

[Blueface]

You can quit on 2/15.

Patrick,
Honestly, I think I may have already quit.:(

[replicant_argent]

I want to be a Real Man.
I suppose I can live vicariously through you, Carlos.:r

[Blueface]

Carlos.. I think it's just your body telling you to slow down a bit. Re-visit later and I'm sure you'll find the enjoyment again.

This is one of the toughest calls I have made in a while Ji but the feeling I had last night and even now is not fun.
I truly hope I can revisit it again in the future.
Hope it is not something permanent to prevent me from lighting up an occasional one.
Only time will tell.

[JKim]

Opens up new doors on what to bomb Carlos with!

http://www.oldtimecandy.com/bubble-gum-cigars.htm

:r:ss

[Blueface]

Opens up new doors on what to bomb Carlos with!

http://www.oldtimecandy.com/bubble-gum-cigars.htm

:r:ss

:r:r:r

Sure.
Let's give my dentist more business.

[JKim]

Carlos.. If you don't find satisfaction with cigars later.. I'm sure you'll find a suitable substitute. You could probably get that boat now with the money you'd save on cigars.

If it does happen. I hope it doesn't.. it'd be an interesting for sale thread. :].

[Mr.Maduro]

Patrick,
Honestly, I think I may have already quit.:(


Not again....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/CAP121/Emoticons/Actions/I_Surrender.gif

[mrreindeer]

I've only just started up in the last 12 months so I'm not there but I do worry about the health issues but not enough to stop any time soon. Like you, I really enjoy cigars, the hobby and the camaraderie. I've slipped pretty hard down the slope already, surprisingly quickly, so I wouldn't be surprised if one day, like other hobbies I've started up in the past, my passion for it subsides some. Plus, we're having our first kid later in the year so I'm sure I won't have much time for it when Junior Reindeer comes along! Good luck to you and definitley listen to what your bod is tellin' ya. Maybe you do need a little break. Nice thing is if you find you're not really looking forward to that cigar now, you will if it's only once a month or less than that!

[Blueface]

Not again....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/CAP121/Emoticons/Actions/I_Surrender.gif

:r:r:r

[Mr.Maduro]

:r:r:r

If you're not smoking, I guess you just saved me $ for not having to check an extra piece of luggage! ;)

[Blueface]

If you're not smoking, I guess you just saved me $ for not having to check an extra piece of luggage! ;)

Talk about a timely thread then.
That would have been ugly.

Gotta say it was hard for the first couple of weeks in January.
Yesterday's cigar was a "gee, why not light up a cigar" as opposed to a craving for one based on physical habit/needs.

Believe me, this is a struggle.
Not something I think I want to do but rather something I think I have to.
You know there is no way I can go with you guys on 2/14 and not smoke.
I will be a chain smoker that day but in the back of my mind, that concerns me.
That just may be the last day for good if I do enough of them to multiply the effect of what one did yesterday.

[Mr.Maduro]

Talk about a timely thread then.
That would have been ugly.

Its still gonna be ugly...

Carlos...smoke a PAM and call me in the morning! :D

[Scottw]

I've only just started up in the last 12 months so I'm not there but I do worry about the health issues but not enough to stop any time soon. Like you, I really enjoy cigars, the hobby and the camaraderie. I've slipped pretty hard down the slope already, surprisingly quickly, so I wouldn't be surprised if one day, like other hobbies I've started up in the past, my passion for it subsides some. Plus, we're having our first kid later in the year so I'm sure I won't have much time for it when Junior Reindeer comes along! Good luck to you and definitley listen to what your bod is tellin' ya. Maybe you do need a little break. Nice thing is if you find you're not really looking forward to that cigar now, you will if it's only once a month or less than that!


:tpd: I know I started on the slope the month my son was born and I can tell you that I am down to 2 cigars a week when it's warm and less than that now in ther winter. I had 2 sticks this past Sunday and I loved them because I can't remember the last time I had the opportunity to do it. Take a break, read up on the posts here and the specials on certain sites and you will be craving a cigar like a madman. (At least I do).

[Don Fernando]

Patrick,
Honestly, I think I may have already quit.:(

you can still come to the herfs to enjoy the company of friends.

and maybe after some time you'll start to get back into your old habits and love cigars just as much as you did.

[TripleF]

I assume you're not inhaling.............


I believe the body reboots itself every now and again. People get colds that live in Florida and people who live up north go outside in a soaking wet towel to get the newspaper but don't catch a cold or pnuemonia.

People take vitamins like they're going outta style and get sick and people who smoke cigarettes don't always die from lung cancer......



I just think, you're body is changing the oil. Wait it out bro. :ss

[MedicCook]

I am more likely to give up buying food than give up cigars. Oh wait I already do that now.

[hotreds]

You state you enjoy cigars. If there is not a health issue, why would you stop? No comprendo. Or is the cough you got scaring you? I can see if you didn't enjoy them anymore, or if your doctor said you had to stop, but I am baffled, frankly. Again, unless you are fearing for your health all of a sudden. And, no, I have never thought about quitting- then again I've been smoking for about five years- a great deal less than you, I gather.

You are a person I'd like to herf with, hombre, I hope that your fears are conquered- and are baseless- and you will be able to smoke happily and truly enjoy your stogies!

[Genetic Defect]

yes

[MedicCook]

For me I don't even care about the health issue. We are all going to die at some point and I am not going to stop doing the only thing I have left to enjoy in my life because it may cause health issues later in life. Look at George Burns, the guy smoked all the time and he lived to be 100 years old.

[Blueface]

You state you enjoy cigars. If there is not a health issue, why would you stop? No comprendo. Or is the cough you got scaring you? I can see if you didn't enjoy them anymore, or if your doctor said you had to stop, but I am baffled, frankly. Again, unless you are fearing for your health all of a sudden. And, no, I have never thought about quitting- then again I've been smoking for about five years- a great deal less than you, I gather.

You are a person I'd like to herf with, hombre, I hope that your fears are conquered- and are baseless- and you will be able to smoke happily and truly enjoy your stogies!

Thanks Hugh.
You hit the reason(s).
Health.
Not that I fear the future.
Just doesn't feel good the next day.
I have now felt that in my last 6-10 cigars that I can easily recall.
No doubt I enjoy them.
No doubt I sure as heck don't want to give them up.
Just doesn't feel good to get that dry cough at night and the burning like feeling in the upper chest/throat, as if bronchitis symptoms that I recall so well from when I was a kid.
Just wondering if my body is telling me to cut the crap a bit.
I honestly figure I will stop for a few months, see how I feel, light up a cigar then, see how I feel after that and then make a final decision then.

No doubt when friends are in town, no way I cannot light up. That said, on 2/14, I will be a chimney. Just want to see if I can make it three months other than 2/14 as a smoking day.
That is my goal before I re-assess the whole situation and see which way I will go.
I honestly want to eventually go back to that one cigar a week on Sundays.

I am thinking of 4/24/09 as an assessment date, with the hopes I can smoke OK on 2/14 and not long for another one again.
Let's see.
I swear this is not something I can guarantee with the likes of dad and son to try to trip me up but lets see what happens.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

No I havent considered giving up cigars. I dont smoke that much to begin with, as most of its done during the warm months and even then its 1 maybe 2 a day if Im relaxing up at the lake. At the rate Im goin I have enough sticks to last 3 years lol

[Blueface]

No I havent considered giving up cigars. I dont smoke that much to begin with, as most of its done during the warm months and even then its 1 maybe 2 a day if Im relaxing up at the lake. At the rate Im goin I have enough sticks to last 3 years lol

My ultimate goal is one a week or so and eliminate that daily stuff.
Just thinking a break will be good until I can start that regimen.

[landhoney]

I understand you have several boxes of Cohiba Sublimes Carlos....:hm ;)

Seriously though, Herfs wouldn't be the same without you. :salute:

[Blueface]

I understand you have several boxes of Cohiba Sublimes Carlos....:hm ;)

Seriously though, Herfs wouldn't be the same without you. :salute:

Appropriate wording would be "use to" have several boxes of Sublimes.
Those days are long gone.
You came along too late.:r

I am not leaving.
No goodbyes damn it!!!

Will smoke up a storm with you guys on 2/14 and then go back to hibernation for a while to give peace a chance.:D
Who knows, in three weeks, I may spend all day smoking on 2/14 and feel completely fine after that.

[Cigary]

I've considered giving it up over the course of 40 years and actually went about 2 years without a cigar,,,but eventually come back because I always enjoyed it and it relaxes me. I figure after this much time if it was going to affect my health it would have already done something. I don't plan on living forever so I will continue my slide and they can stick a cigar in both ends when I go,,,,,talk about goin up in smoke!

[rack04]

I've considered giving up buying but never smoking. Hope you get it all straightened out Carlos.

[Blueface]

I've considered giving up buying but never smoking. Hope you get it all straightened out Carlos.

:r:r:r

[Mugen910]

Yep...the first time I tried to run 3 miles after a long long break this year I kept thinking...WTF...I need to stop smoking cigars...then I got home and smacked myself for such blasphemy!

[Blueface]

Yep...the first time I tried to run 3 miles after a long long break this year I kept thinking...WTF...I need to stop smoking cigars...then I got home and smacked myself for such blasphemy!

:r:r:r

You guys are cracking me up.

[Mugen910]

:r:r:r

You guys are cracking me up.

It's even worse that I blamed smoking and not my inability to stop eating fatty foods. :r

[SmokeyJoe]

Not really... I generally smoke one or two a week. Exception would be when I get together with other inmates (maybe once a month?) and do 3-5, depending on how long of an evening we have. :ss

Nothing says you have to smoke 3-a-day to be a cigar smoker. Sounds like a little break might be what the doctor ordered - no pun intended. :D

Take care, Carlos - and be healthy. :tu

[smokeyandthebandit05]

My ultimate goal is one a week or so and eliminate that daily stuff.
Just thinking a break will be good until I can start that regimen.

I know what u mean. When I first started I would get little things on the inside of my cheeks. They were like little I dont know how to describe them but were like small skin tags that were filled with blood. I was worried but then I would get them even if I didnt smoke. I think I get them in my sleep and accidentally bite my cheeks. Im good friends with my dentist his family and the other dentists at the office and he smokes cigars. Are they bad for you? Probably but Ive never heard of someone dying due to cigar related cancers, its always lung cancer from cigarettes and jaw/esophagus from chewin tobacco. The one a week thing will be good because you will be able to look forward to the relaxation and everything that goes along with cigar smoking.

[Don Fernando]

I am thinking of 4/24/09 as an assessment date, with the hopes I can smoke OK on 2/14 and not long for another one again.
Let's see.

I hope you can smoke again when Smokey and I are coming down to southern Florida.

[Blueface]

I know what u mean. When I first started I would get little things on the inside of my cheeks. They were like little I dont know how to describe them but were like small skin tags that were filled with blood. I was worried but then I would get them even if I didnt smoke. I think I get them in my sleep and accidentally bite my cheeks. Im good friends with my dentist his family and the other dentists at the office and he smokes cigars. Are they bad for you? Probably but Ive never heard of someone dying due to cigar related cancers, its always lung cancer from cigarettes and jaw/esophagus from chewin tobacco. The one a week thing will be good because you will be able to look forward to the relaxation and everything that goes along with cigar smoking.

Not worried about those types of health concerns.
Heck, my primary care physician loves to see me in his office.
I take him Cuban cigars. He is an avid cigar smoker and enjoys the ones I give him.
Needless to say, I never, ever, ever have a problem getting in to see him.:r

When I say "health" I am referring more to the way I seem to be feeling after I have a cigar and this all seems to be in the last month and a half or so.
Perhaps attributed to a cold that both the wife and I have had linger. That may be the real underlying root cause.

[Blueface]

I hope you can smoke again when Smokey and I are coming down to southern Florida.

You guys are coming in May.
Need to scratch out that month.:r:r:r
Will write it off to "I don't know what happened", "I was weak".:r

[Blueface]

Carlos.. If you don't find satisfaction with cigars later.. I'm sure you'll find a suitable substitute. You could probably get that boat now with the money you'd save on cigars.

If it does happen. I hope it doesn't.. it'd be an interesting for sale thread. :].

My wife will never buy it Ji.

[newcigarz]

When I say "health" I am referring more to the way I seem to be feeling after I have a cigar and this all seems to be in the last month and a half or so.
Perhaps attributed to a cold that both the wife and I have had linger. That may be the real underlying root cause.

Carlos I think You nailed it right here. The last wave of colds that ran through my house sent everyone to the doctors. Each doctor prescribed an antibiotic and Mucinex. My wife and I still have lingering coughs, remember I started right around when we met Ji in MIami. I have thoroughly enjoyed my last few cigars but have paid the price the next day.

[bobarian]

The reason to smoke cigars is for enjoyment and relaxation. If they no longer give you that pleasure, then it may be time for a break. Take a 30 or 60 day break and see what your body tells you. But attending herf's and seeing old friends hopefully still fit in with your plans. I can imagine stopping smoking(I think I may for Lent) but I cannot see ever not seeing the friends I have made in the past year. They are among my very best friends even though I have only know them for a very short time.

[ucla695]

I’ve never really considered it. I’ve been smoking cigars since the mid 90’s and took a break for several years somewhere in between, but my passion was quickly rekindled. I can go weeks without having a cigar, but I always look forward to the next one. Since this thing of ours is supposed to be pleasurable, I’d take some time off and see where it takes you.

[Lucky_Hippo]

Hey Carlos, no big deal if you decide to quit. I stopped for almost 3 years and simply just lost intrest for a while. I let the humidors die and packed everything away. I would suggest you keep all of your goodies stored in a nice place though "just in case". You never know how you'll feel about it after you've had your time away from the hobby. Rebuilding an existing collection is so much easier than deciding you miss it and have to start from the ground up.

Here's to your health and well-being my friend!

[rizzle]

This is one of the toughest calls I have made in a while Ji but the feeling I had last night and even now is not fun.
I truly hope I can revisit it again in the future.
Hope it is not something permanent to prevent me from lighting up an occasional one.
Only time will tell.
Maybe it's another kidney stone.
:D

[Ace$nyper]

Only when i look in my wallet lol.

Honestly, not really I find it relaxing it's not anywhere as bad to my wallet as other hobbies. I really enjoy it it's social at times private at others always enjoyable.

[Blueface]

Carlos I think You nailed it right here. The last wave of colds that ran through my house sent everyone to the doctors. Each doctor prescribed an antibiotic and Mucinex. My wife and I still have lingering coughs, remember I started right around when we met Ji in MIami. I have thoroughly enjoyed my last few cigars but have paid the price the next day.

Tony,
That may be it for me also then.
The coughing the next day really makes me not want one again for a while.

[Blueface]

Maybe it's another kidney stone.
:D

Say it ain't so.:r:r:r

[Nick]

I gave up cigars for pipes, but I can't see myself giving up my pipe anytime soon. Cigars did seem to affect me more the next day than pipes do. I can smoke 3 or 4 bowls in one day and the next day I feel like 100 dollars. Of course I don't inhale at all, I don't know if you do.

[DrDubzz]

I thought about it once or twice, and now that I'm enjoying the pipe so much I don't see myself smoking that much. However, I've realized that every once in a while I desire a cigar or three, and now they'll just be that much older when I get to em :ss

for that reason, I will still pick up a box here and there. That way, when I'm smoking the last cigar from the box, it'll be 15-20 years old

[architeuthis]

I'm not gonna give up cigars ever... Squid® has even made arrangements to be buried with my cigars! <G>

[hotreds]

I understand, Carlos. What's the point of making yourself sick? Even if it is simply a basic cough and uncomfortable feeling. Hopefully it is just the aftermath of your cold. Or, perhaps, it IS your body rebelling after all these years. You are wise to step back and assess the situation. ¡ Buena suerte! Hope it turns out to be a total false alarm. I enjoy my hour or so a day that I sit back with a drink and a cigar and watch something I taped. ¡Adelante!

[macpappy]

I went through a period of three months where I had this nagging bronchial infection that just wouldn't go away. I smoked maybe one cigar a month and didn't feel that good the next day.

Three months later and I'm back up to 1 or 2 a week and enjoying them and not regretting it the next day. Maybe you just need a little break.

[68TriShield]

Carlos,

1) Take Epicor
2) Put down the crack pipe.











:r

[Made in Dade]

Appropriate wording would be "use to" have several boxes of Sublimes.Those days are long gone.
You came along too late.:r

I am not leaving.
No goodbyes damn it!!!

Will smoke up a storm with you guys on 2/14 and then go back to hibernation for a while to give peace a chance.:D
Who knows, in three weeks, I may spend all day smoking on 2/14 and feel completely fine after that.

And they were damn good too.

[newcigarz]

And they were damn good too.

Mikey stuck around even after they were gone. ;)

[Made in Dade]

Last time I recall feeling this way involved cigarettes.
That was 1987.
I use to smoke between one and two packs a day.
Gave it up cold turkey, never to look back.

I am starting to get the same feelings as I had for cigarettes.
Actually, starting is a bad word.
More like I have the same feelings.

I have only smoked three cigars so far this month, with the latest being yesterday. Prior to that, two weeks ago.

For me, that is rare as I can smoke as many as I want as I work from home and have great weather. Up to December, I was averaging between 1 to 2 a day. Suddenly, no mas.

I tried one yesterday. A Boli CE. Truly can say I enjoyed it. Just didn't seem to enjoy me. Spent the night coughing a bit. Feel like I have that bronchitis feeling again from when I was a kid. Just seems that all of a sudden, they don't go well with me.

All this bothers me as I truly enjoy cigars.
I enjoy getting together with folks and sharing cigars.
I enjoy the times when dad, my son and I enjoy a cigar together.
I think I am going to try to avoid them for a while and see how things go.
Maybe my body is telling me to back off and maybe I should listen.

Hope I can handle the St. Valentine's Day/Real Man Herf.

This sucks to hear Carlos. Just take a couple weeks off and I'm sure you will feel better. We have too much fun smokin cigars with you.

[omowasu]

Man, Carlos, I know the feeling, about a year and a half ago, my allergies started acting up while puffing - for no reason, mind you - and it got progressively worse. There was no reason, no rationale, it just happened. And I didnt puff for a month or two... But I missed the stogies too much and eventually fired one up in the car on the way home from work, and my interest was rekindled.

The allergies subsided a bit, but I took the attitude of "smoke less, and smoke better". Ironically, the recent smoking bans have somewhat reinforced this - I couldnt smoke more than I do even if I wanted to. Winter doesnt help around here either...

On the bright side, I am enjoying much better sticks less frequently, and spending less to boot!

[lenguamor]

Me cago en diez. Now I've heard it all. :rolleyes:

;)

Sometimes my body lets me know it's not interested in having cigar smoke invade it. I always listen to my body, and I'll lay off until the thought of smoking one appeals to me. Then I do, and usually - 9 times out of 10 - it pleases me tremendously.

Just give yourself a rest, Carlos.

Don't make me stop the car.

[AAlmeter]

Last time I recall feeling this way involved cigarettes.
That was 1987.
I use to smoke between one and two packs a day.
Gave it up cold turkey, never to look back.

I am starting to get the same feelings as I had for cigarettes.
Actually, starting is a bad word.
More like I have the same feelings.

I have only smoked three cigars so far this month, with the latest being yesterday. Prior to that, two weeks ago.

For me, that is rare as I can smoke as many as I want as I work from home and have great weather. Up to December, I was averaging between 1 to 2 a day. Suddenly, no mas.

I tried one yesterday. A Boli CE. Truly can say I enjoyed it. Just didn't seem to enjoy me. Spent the night coughing a bit. Feel like I have that bronchitis feeling again from when I was a kid. Just seems that all of a sudden, they don't go well with me.

All this bothers me as I truly enjoy cigars.
I enjoy getting together with folks and sharing cigars.
I enjoy the times when dad, my son and I enjoy a cigar together.
I think I am going to try to avoid them for a while and see how things go.
Maybe my body is telling me to back off and maybe I should listen.

Hope I can handle the St. Valentine's Day/Real Man Herf.

I think quitting is beneficial.

I haven't smoked with regularity since 2004-2005 (somewhere in that range). The few cigars I have now, I truly enjoy for the great pleasures they bring outside of the flavors.

As life turns another page, I'll find myself reverting to once again relying on the pleasures of the different flavors, isolating them, and enhancing those I like in the selection of what I smoke. With that, I'll increase the the frequency of my smoking.

It's all cyclical. Its natural for you, or anyone, to go through peaks and valleys in hobbies and pleasures. Enjoy every aspect of it as much as you can.

And as far as smoking buddies, hell, you could light up a cremosa and they'd stick by your side (with a small breathing distance of course). Its about the people and what the bring to the table, not the sticks. I haven't been what I would consider an active cigar smoker for years, yet there are at least 2 or 3 people on these boards who still acknowledge me.

[Blueface]

Well, hump day is here.
Haven't had one since Sunday.
When looking back at the last quarter of last year, no way I could have done that. I longed for at least one a day.

Easy week so far as no cravings.
I do feel my chest a whole lot better than I did on Monday.
That lingering head congestion seems to have cleared up.
My goal is to make it through the next two weekends and see how the herf goes on 2/14, then see if I can stay away for a bit more as planned.

[mosesbotbol]

Maybe you should do some/more aerobic exercise to lesson the blow or irritation cigars may give you? Maybe there's an allergens that exacerbated by smoke?

It could be time to reserve cigars for just special occasions?

[Mr.Maduro]

Well, hump day is here.
Haven't had one since Sunday.
When looking back at the last quarter of last year, no way I could have done that. I longed for at least one a day.

Easy week so far as no cravings.
I do feel my chest a whole lot better than I did on Monday.
That lingering head congestion seems to have cleared up.
My goal is to make it through the next two weekends and see how the herf goes on 2/14, then see if I can stay away for a bit more as planned.

I guess I'm going to have to bring the good stuff on 2/14 to help change your mind!

[Blueface]

I guess I'm going to have to bring the good stuff on 2/14 to help change your mind!

You are nuts.:r ....and you scare me.:r

Maybe you should do some/more aerobic exercise to lesson the blow or irritation cigars may give you? Maybe there's an allergens that exacerbated by smoke?

It could be time to reserve cigars for just special occasions?

I really think you are right.
Part of doesn't like that.
Part of me welcomes it.

[taltos]

Carlos, as others have said, maybe it is just the winter cold season that is affecting you. I normally smoke 1 or 2 per day but this time of year I always get a mild case of bronchitis along with sinus infections. If I smoke 1 a week now it is a lot. Also got pneumonia this year and now haven't had one in over a week. Maybe you will find as do I that come Feb, you will feel better after smoking a cigar. Hope so for your peace of mind.

[mash]

I know you live in a nice climate. Do you ever smoke indoors? If you do, then another option is to move outside. You are breathing a lot of recirculated smoke that is potentially going to aggravate you if you are inside.

[cbsmokin]

My ultimate goal is one a week or so and eliminate that daily stuff.
Just thinking a break will be good until I can start that regimen.

Bingo! We have a winner. I am not a daily smoker and I can't see myself being a daily smoker either. I am mostly a fair weather smoker. I think if you just slow way down you will find a balance. Also, a great side affect is it makes aging your sticks a lot easier to accomplish.

[Seanohue]

I'm feeling the same way Carlos; I haven't bought cigars in a year and a half, I only smoke at herfs (the last one being in October), and I'm not logged into CA all day like I used to be. Could just be the winter blues for me though.

[Stogieboy]

To simply answer your question. NO! I'm no quitter. :ss

[TheJ]

I quit smoking cigars when the one I smoked went from $2.85 to $5.00.

My buddies and I used to go to the Dunhill store in Houston and get our first stick gratis. We'd buy another few and be good for a couple of weeks. I moved out of state and the next thing I knew they closed down.

I did a quick search and found the first price for that stick at $6.15.

I'm glad I quit when I did.

I'm all about the pipa now. (not a typo)

[Stogieboy]

I quit smoking cigars when the one I smoked went from $2.85 to $5.00.

My buddies and I used to go to the Dunhill store in Houston and get our first stick gratis. We'd buy another few and be good for a couple of weeks. I moved out of state and the next thing I knew they closed down.

I did a quick search and found the first price for that stick at $6.15.

I'm glad I quit when I did.

I'm all about the pipa now. (not a typo)

The pipa?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/Pipa2.jpg

[No1der]

Last time I recall feeling this way involved cigarettes.
That was 1987.
I use to smoke between one and two packs a day.
Gave it up cold turkey, never to look back.

I am starting to get the same feelings as I had for cigarettes.
Actually, starting is a bad word.
More like I have the same feelings.

I have only smoked three cigars so far this month, with the latest being yesterday. Prior to that, two weeks ago.

For me, that is rare as I can smoke as many as I want as I work from home and have great weather. Up to December, I was averaging between 1 to 2 a day. Suddenly, no mas.

I tried one yesterday. A Boli CE. Truly can say I enjoyed it. Just didn't seem to enjoy me. Spent the night coughing a bit. Feel like I have that bronchitis feeling again from when I was a kid. Just seems that all of a sudden, they don't go well with me.

All this bothers me as I truly enjoy cigars.
I enjoy getting together with folks and sharing cigars.
I enjoy the times when dad, my son and I enjoy a cigar together.
I think I am going to try to avoid them for a while and see how things go.
Maybe my body is telling me to back off and maybe I should listen.

Hope I can handle the St. Valentine's Day/Real Man Herf.

You know, TBH I go in spurts and I just don't let it get to me. If it pleases me to smoke 2 cigars a day every day then that's what I do. If I don't feel like smoking at all, even for weeks or months then I don't smoke.

My advice is to just not think about it or try to analyze it as cigars are for the purpose of pleasure and as soon as you try to factor other things into it you're no longer doing it for pleasure.

The tl;dr (too long; didn't read) version is to just go with the flow and whatever happens happens. Even if you never smoke another cigar in your life or smoke 5 cigars per day it's all OK.

Cheers,
Rob

[TheJ]

The pipa?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/Pipa2.jpg


pipa [1] sf
1 (de fumar) pipe
fumar en pipa, fumar una pipa to smoke a pipe
:pi

[newcigarz]

Carlos I am just feeling better this week. My chest congestion is cleared up and what I thought was the start to a sinus infection is gone. I have had a couple of cigars this week and all is good. I hope this helps.

One think that I have noticed since moving to Florida was that I was smoking more. How can you not when have such awesome weather. back in CT. I would really have to struggle with the idea of bundling up and firing up the heater to have a smoke. Now I go out in shorts in December and enjoy it. But I realized I do need to curb the qty. I have OCD so for me I have to come up with a schedule because then I will stick to it.

[Blueface]

Carlos I am just feeling better this week. My chest congestion is cleared up and what I thought was the start to a sinus infection is gone. I have had a couple of cigars this week and all is good. I hope this helps.

One think that I have noticed since moving to Florida was that I was smoking more. How can you not when have such awesome weather. back in CT. I would really have to struggle with the idea of bundling up and firing up the heater to have a smoke. Now I go out in shorts in December and enjoy it. But I realized I do need to curb the qty. I have OCD so for me I have to come up with a schedule because then I will stick to it.

I am fearing I have a bit of OCD also.
You hit the nail on the head as far as Florida living.
The weather is so nice with 80 degrees and sunny days that it is truly hard not to want to enjoy a cigar a day or more.
I haven't tried one this week so far since Sunday.
Haven't really thought of it other than when in this thread.
I am going to wait a bit more, perhaps until our herf.
My head congestion has cleared significantly.
No longer drawing crap from the back of my head.:r
Chest feels better also.

[Zoomschwortz]

If you smoke less or not at all, you can still go to the Herfs and visit friends.

There is a BOTL that I see at Smokey Joe's every Tuesday night who, has found out that he has COPD (I think that is what it's called). He only smokes a couple cigars a week, if that, but he still enjoys meeting with his friends and we still enjoy seeing him.

Take care Carlos.
Ken

[Blueface]

Couldn't resist last Sunday and had one.
Been fine all week not longing for one.
I think I have this "weekend" stuff figured out so may not be a need to give it up completely.
Chest not 100% but certainly not reacting the way I did a few weeks ago.
I was able to tolerate this last cigar quite well that evening or next day.

[neoflex]

You may just have to take a break. I go through that every once in awhile and then I find myself taking a month or so off. Usually happens in the winter months when trying to smoke and enjoy a cigar seems to be a chore more than a form of relaxation. Once spring hits, sitting out back with a cigar BBQing with friends and family just feels right and I wonder what the hell I was thinking. Sometimes your body will fight it also telling you to either A) slow down or B) take a break. Sounds to me like you just need a break and not to totally part ways. If in your shoes I would take a month or so off and than work back into it enjoying 1 or 2 a week rather than a day. Keep it as a way to relax and a treat instead of a habit.

[14holestogie]

My wife considers me giving up cigars everytime the charge card bill shows up. :D

[Skywalker]

My wife considers me giving up cigars everytime the charge card bill shows up. :D

:tpd: and my wife is with his wife on this subject!!!

[Da Klugs]

Have stopped smoking when I get sick. Sometimes up to a week or so until the head and chest clear up. Personally, never really experienced anything like the cig symptoms.. goo in the lungs etc from cigars.

Hope its a lingering virus that passes for you Carlos.

[BC-Axeman]

My wife considers me giving up cigars everytime the charge card bill shows up. :D
You let her see the bill?:eek:
I have had a flu and no desire to smoke for more than a week but I look forward to the next time.