cigars and health - Page 3

dwoodward · 12-13-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

But if you only add the cigar
to your face to puff it, you should be fine. It's the nicotine that gets ya, and the constant contact of the
cigar to wet tissue.

Good advice.. Keep your lips dry, take nice puffs, don't inhale. And stick with it for your first cigar. The first one usually is the deal breaker, a lot of people smoke for 5 minutes and put the cigar down saying they "don't get it" or something similar. Usually about 15-20 minutes in on your first one, you will start to get a hint of what the fuss is about. I wont go into too much detail, but you will know when you start to taste it.

Also, make sure you visit a good tobacconist shop where they can give you some good advice. Make sure you get a good cigar for your 1st time, ask the shop owner questions, most are very knowledgeable and will help you find a great cigar that wont break the bank.

Lastly, pair the cigar with something sugary. Most newbie cigar smokers get very light headed, and sometimes nauseous from the unfamiliar nicotine rush. I suggest Lemon Lime soda. The sugar will help calm your stomach for your first few cigars til you build a tolerance. I prefer the cheap stuff they sell at Walmart lol.

12-13-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Also, make sure you visit a good tobacconist shop where they can give you some good advice. Make sure you get a good cigar for your 1st time, ask the shop owner questions, most are very knowledgeable and will help you find a great cigar that wont break the bank.

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This This this this this. I'm in the same boat as the OP just turned 18 recently, don't really drink or party or any of that (not that into excess). For my 18th I wanted to do some stuff I wasn't allowed to do before, but didn't want to get a whole pack of cigarettes. I'd had an amazing night a couple months before smoking a mediocre cigar with a couple of by best friends so that's what I did for my birthday. Luckily my brothers room mate knows his stuff we went to a great little smoke shop and he gave me some advice. I ended up having a perfect afternoon smoking a Ashton Cabinet with my family. Since then I've had 3 cigars two were from a local liquor store that sells cigars as an after thought, one was from a member of this forum. The two from the local place were terrible. The other one was amazing. I cannot stress this enough go to somewhere that specializes in this type of thing. I will never go back to the local bar, the other cigar place is 3 hours away (where my brother lives), but it would be worth it every time to go there instead.

SNKBYT · 12-13-2010, 07:00 PM

oh yeah I forgot to mention "George Burns" smoke just 2 cigars a day and lived to be 100

12-13-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

hahahaha, Shaman, you also shouldn't be too upset that I went 25% off on you. It is so peaceful here these days, some might say slow...I MIGHT say slow. But in that
environment, I READ things I oughtn't. So naturally, I SAY things I don't say very well. I'll leave it to others
to scare you straight, lol.

honestly i didn't even notice your post until you referenced it here (oops)
yet going back and reading it, it was not upsetting. i realize i sound like a dick sometimes in txt form. My jovial sarcasm just doesn't come through correctly i guess.

TheStatsGuy · 12-14-2010, 07:27 AM

As promised I did indeed smoke last night in this threads honor, but I had 3 instead of 2....my bad!

I killed a T-52 Flying Pig, Oliva V Lancero and a Punch Julieta No. 2.

icehog3 · 12-14-2010, 10:21 AM

Me too, Tim, I burned an Illusione Epernay PC.

TheStatsGuy · 12-14-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Me too, Tim, I burned an Illusione Epernay PC.

And here I thought you couldn't lay off the Gurkhas!

Don't forget we're filling the boat with ice cubes made from Stoli next year so when we drain the boat it will be a more enjoyable experience!

icehog3 · 12-14-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheStatsGuy

And here I thought you couldn't lay off the Gurkhas!

Don't forget we're filling the boat with ice cubes made from Stoli next year so when we drain the boat it will be a more enjoyable experience!

I will stay until it's empty for sure.

Porch Dweller · 07-10-2025, 01:57 PM

I will respond in 2040.

icehog3 · 07-10-2025, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I will respond in 2040.

Not confident I'll make 2040, can you give me a hint?

Axeman · 09-04-2025, 05:45 PM

I loved looking back through this thread at the people who commented. I can almost remember it from back then. Time flies when you're having life.
I usually only smoke on the weekends, less now that I never seem to have free time. But in honor of this thread I will dig out a Churchill to have tonight.

12-13-2010, 07:00 PM	#3
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,290 Trading: (30)	Re: cigars and health oh yeah I forgot to mention "George Burns" smoke just 2 cigars a day and lived to be 100 __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

12-14-2010, 07:27 AM	#5
TheStatsGuy I'm a proud Masshole Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Tim #4 Location: Somewhere, WMASS Posts: 288 Trading: (17)	Re: cigars and health As promised I did indeed smoke last night in this threads honor, but I had 3 instead of 2....my bad! I killed a T-52 Flying Pig, Oliva V Lancero and a Punch Julieta No. 2. __________________ Why is it a dog rocket and not a cat crater?

12-14-2010, 10:21 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,257 Trading: (60)	Re: cigars and health Me too, Tim, I burned an Illusione Epernay PC. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-10-2025, 01:57 PM	#9
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,871 Trading: (24)	Re: cigars and health I will respond in 2040. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

09-04-2025, 05:45 PM	#11
Axeman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2021 First Name: Lance Location: Mountains, Bay Area, CA Posts: 91 Trading: (0)	Re: cigars and health I loved looking back through this thread at the people who commented. I can almost remember it from back then. Time flies when you're having life. I usually only smoke on the weekends, less now that I never seem to have free time. But in honor of this thread I will dig out a Churchill to have tonight.