Hello! A new cigar smoker here. - Page 2

Virginia_Ghost · 08-25-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xlc12rf

Thanks for the welcome, everyone!

As for now, my smoking will be very limited. Probably one every two weeks to a month. I'll admit to be worried of the negative health aspects, so I'll probably limit this very strictly.

I'll head over to the newbie exchange when I'm ready to take on more than a couple cigars at a time.

Bah! Smoking Cigars doesn't cut life short. Cutting yourself short on life, that's what keeps you from living long enough.

Bill86 · 08-25-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Virginia_Ghost

Bah! Smoking Cigars doesn't cut life short. Cutting yourself short on life, that's what keeps you from living long enough.

THIS!

You don't live forever, you could get hit by a car tomorrow...enjoy life, enjoy cigars.

Moderation is the key, 1-3 a day isn't a problem at all. 15 a day, ok now you're taking a risk....still no more of a risk than getting up in the morning but at a certain point you are risking a bit of a health problem.

xlc12rf · 09-08-2010, 12:48 PM

Yeah this sure didn't last long. I've already had 3 this week!

357 · 09-08-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by xlc12rf

Yeah this sure didn't last long. I've already had 3 this week!

When I first got interested in smoking cigars I did a little reading. I don't have a link to the article, but I remember reading some studies on the health concerns with cigar smoking.

What I read was that there was a 2-3% increase in the chances of getting mouth or throat cancer in people who smoke 3 or more cigars per day. Anything under that was considered negligible. Honestly even a 2-3% change is pretty minor. Nothing I would worry about. I've been smoking cigars for over 6 years and I'm still around 10/month.

STEVE S · 09-08-2010, 02:27 PM

Welcome to the asylum. Buying samplers is a great way to taste all sorts of cigars. There are an endless number of great cigars to try. Going to herfs and visiting cigar stores will help to build your knowledge and enjoyment of this great hobby.

kelmac07 · 09-08-2010, 04:06 PM

Welcome to the MADHOUSE!!

BroncoHorvath · 09-08-2010, 04:20 PM

Welcome to Asylum, and enjoy your journey

If you like great beers, you'll fall in love with cigars... The fun of starting out is to try many different cigars and find what your palate likes.
Even veteran smokers learn something every day, and you'll like the veterans here for sure.

09-08-2010, 12:48 PM	#23
xlc12rf Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Jay Location: Connecticut Posts: 132 Trading: (3)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Yeah this sure didn't last long. I've already had 3 this week!

09-08-2010, 02:27 PM	#25
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome to the asylum. Buying samplers is a great way to taste all sorts of cigars. There are an endless number of great cigars to try. Going to herfs and visiting cigar stores will help to build your knowledge and enjoyment of this great hobby.

09-08-2010, 04:06 PM	#26
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome to the MADHOUSE!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-08-2010, 04:20 PM	#27
BroncoHorvath Life is Great ! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: on the water.... Posts: 412 Trading: (6)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome to Asylum, and enjoy your journey If you like great beers, you'll fall in love with cigars... The fun of starting out is to try many different cigars and find what your palate likes. Even veteran smokers learn something every day, and you'll like the veterans here for sure. __________________ There's nothing like a great cigar and being Canadian