cigar enjoyment time dwindling?

01-14-2009, 01:31 PM

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 · 01-14-2009, 01:33 PM

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.

01-14-2009, 01:35 PM

Every day on the drive home!!!

ucla695 · 01-14-2009, 01:40 PM

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.

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Originally Posted by tobii3

Every day on the drive home!!!

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

01-14-2009, 01:41 PM

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 · 01-14-2009, 01:43 PM

I have been smoking daggers when I walk to work.

Volt · 01-14-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 01-14-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

Every day on the drive home!!!

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...

01-14-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt

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

ActionAndy · 01-14-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 01-14-2009, 02:11 PM

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.

01-14-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt

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...

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

Volt · 01-14-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Very well said

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 · 01-14-2009, 02:21 PM

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 · 01-14-2009, 02:23 PM

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

gettysburgfreak · 01-14-2009, 04:10 PM

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 · 01-14-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by theycallmedan'lboone

I'll pass sir, unless you have fuego, but you ought to have seen me before I got acclimated to Fort Riley...

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.....

ActionAndy · 01-14-2009, 04:34 PM

I put one of these 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 · 01-14-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ActionAndy

I put one of these 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?

ActionAndy · 01-14-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Edmundo

Is there a super sized version for us Canucks?

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.

01-14-2009, 01:31 PM	#1
theycallmedan'lboone Guest Posts: n/a	cigar enjoyment time dwindling? 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?

01-14-2009, 01:33 PM	#2
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: cigar enjoyment time dwindling? 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.

01-14-2009, 01:35 PM	#3
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: cigar enjoyment time dwindling? Every day on the drive home!!!

01-14-2009, 01:41 PM	#5
Chompers Guest Posts: n/a	Re: cigar enjoyment time dwindling? 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.

01-14-2009, 01:43 PM	#6
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: cigar enjoyment time dwindling? I have been smoking daggers when I walk to work.

01-14-2009, 02:11 PM	#11
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,240 Trading: (31)	Re: cigar enjoyment time dwindling? 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.

01-14-2009, 02:21 PM	#14
BarneyBandMan Owner - Club Deck Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Deck Posts: 126 Trading: (1)	Re: cigar enjoyment time dwindling? 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. __________________ "The only true currency in this bankrupt world... is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."

01-14-2009, 02:23 PM	#15
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: cigar enjoyment time dwindling? I wish I could smoke in the apartment. Being a good roommate though is also important so I refrain from lighting up inside.

01-14-2009, 04:10 PM	#16
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: cigar enjoyment time dwindling? 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. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

01-14-2009, 04:34 PM	#18
ActionAndy Dayman, Master of Karate Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 671 Trading: (7)	Re: cigar enjoyment time dwindling? I put one of these 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.