A Fortunate Man

11-01-2008, 09:54 PM

Friday night, Halloween, not a huge fan. My wife calls me the Scrooge of the block. Me? No way.

Anyway, with two sons out of the house and one off to a Halloween hockey party it was me and the better half left alone. So I whip up some linguine in a white clam sauce for dinner as Alina handles the creatures at the door.

After a nice dinner with my favorite girl I ask if she would join me on the porch for a cigar. I poor her a glass of wine and poor myself a glass of Port (Alina hates port, that's OK, more for me). Now I grab a ERDM Lunch Club and head to the porch. Perfect night, clear, crisp with no wind. The last of the trick or treaters are now long gone. Just my lovely wife a great glass of port and one very nice cigar.

Sitting there I realized just how well I have it. Three great sons, a wonderful wife, a handful of close friends and the freedom to enjoy them all.

The Port and the cigar were just awesome. However I think what made them so great was the company. As I smoked that fantastic cigar and talked with Alina I remembered just how special a person she is. After so many years of having the boys around I think I lost my wife a little bit. Taken her for granted maybe? No way! Not me! Well maybe. I will work on correcting that, trust me.

Funny how time with a cigar on a clear crisp night helped me see just how fortunate a man I am.

Thank God for dried up weeds.

Mugen910 · 11-01-2008, 09:59 PM

I was Al for Halloween!

*Cranky old man at the door*

All seriousness...it's a great thing when you can step back for a sec and see the life you have!

Old Sailor · 11-01-2008, 10:02 PM

FRIENDS???? You must be paying them!!

seriously...

Da Klugs · 11-01-2008, 10:08 PM

Nice. Jane and I have been "reconnecting" since the girls went to school. It's aw some to rediscover the origins of attraction x kids removed.

11-01-2008, 10:08 PM

3 swell kids lots of toys and a lovely wife?

md4958 · 11-01-2008, 10:23 PM

Isnt it great that a few rolled up pieces of tobacco can make you slow down, think, and put things in perspective..

G G · 11-02-2008, 07:22 AM

Thanks for reminding us to step back and remember the blessings we have Al.

Scottw · 11-02-2008, 07:24 AM

Lucky fella, happy, healthy kids,good friends, good cigars and an awesome wife. God bless!!

TripleF · 11-02-2008, 07:32 AM

You are a fortunate man AL. I'm happy for you!!

11-02-2008, 07:34 AM

I'm happy for you Al. It's not everyday we get a chance to actually sit back and reflect on how great life is. With all the stress' these days. I'm happy for you brother.

icantbejon · 11-02-2008, 07:44 AM

That sounds like an awesome evening Al. I really look forward to being able to share those nights with my wife again soon.

11-02-2008, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggainey

Thanks for reminding us to step back and remember the blessings we have Al.

What he said...

massphatness · 11-02-2008, 07:59 AM

Al - Sometimes I get so caught up in work and the goings on here at Cigar Asylum that I lose sight of what's really important. Thank you for the moment of clarity.

(And you've either been hitting the sauce while posting again or there's something you've never told me ... phone call incoming.)

awsmith4 · 11-02-2008, 08:15 AM

Sounds like a perfect evening, you are a blessed man and thank you for reminding me to slow down and count my blessings.

Don Fernando · 11-02-2008, 08:25 AM

Al, only a very old man can be so wise

icehog3 · 11-02-2008, 09:16 AM

A priceless evening to remind you of all you are fortunate for....Very cool, Al,

gnukfu · 11-02-2008, 03:58 PM

Nice post Al! Cigars are a good "meditation" tool.

jjirons69 · 11-02-2008, 04:57 PM

Al, you sure it was tobacco in the cigar?

DragonMan · 11-02-2008, 08:01 PM

You are a blessed man Al!! Sounds like a great evening, I hope you have many,many more!!

Jason · 11-02-2008, 09:45 PM

good on you man! You are truly blessed. I hope this thread is around in 13 years when my kids have left, been noticing how much they take away from the spousal relationship

good thing to read on a Sunday evening, thanks

11-01-2008, 09:54 PM	#1
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	A Fortunate Man Friday night, Halloween, not a huge fan. My wife calls me the Scrooge of the block. Me? No way. Anyway, with two sons out of the house and one off to a Halloween hockey party it was me and the better half left alone. So I whip up some linguine in a white clam sauce for dinner as Alina handles the creatures at the door. After a nice dinner with my favorite girl I ask if she would join me on the porch for a cigar. I poor her a glass of wine and poor myself a glass of Port (Alina hates port, that's OK, more for me). Now I grab a ERDM Lunch Club and head to the porch. Perfect night, clear, crisp with no wind. The last of the trick or treaters are now long gone. Just my lovely wife a great glass of port and one very nice cigar. Sitting there I realized just how well I have it. Three great sons, a wonderful wife, a handful of close friends and the freedom to enjoy them all. The Port and the cigar were just awesome. However I think what made them so great was the company. As I smoked that fantastic cigar and talked with Alina I remembered just how special a person she is. After so many years of having the boys around I think I lost my wife a little bit. Taken her for granted maybe? No way! Not me! Well maybe. I will work on correcting that, trust me. Funny how time with a cigar on a clear crisp night helped me see just how fortunate a man I am. Thank God for dried up weeds.

11-01-2008, 09:59 PM	#2
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: A Fortunate Man I was Al for Halloween! Cranky old man at the door All seriousness...it's a great thing when you can step back for a sec and see the life you have! __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

11-01-2008, 10:02 PM	#3
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,162 Trading: (22)	Re: A Fortunate Man FRIENDS???? You must be paying them!! seriously... __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

11-01-2008, 10:08 PM	#4
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,219 Trading: (8)	Re: A Fortunate Man Nice. Jane and I have been "reconnecting" since the girls went to school. It's aw some to rediscover the origins of attraction x kids removed. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

11-01-2008, 10:08 PM	#5
Parrotheadduff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Fortunate Man 3 swell kids lots of toys and a lovely wife?

11-01-2008, 10:23 PM	#6
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: A Fortunate Man Isnt it great that a few rolled up pieces of tobacco can make you slow down, think, and put things in perspective.. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

11-02-2008, 07:22 AM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: A Fortunate Man Thanks for reminding us to step back and remember the blessings we have Al.

11-02-2008, 07:24 AM	#8
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: A Fortunate Man Lucky fella, happy, healthy kids,good friends, good cigars and an awesome wife. God bless!! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

11-02-2008, 07:32 AM	#9
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: A Fortunate Man You are a fortunate man AL. I'm happy for you!! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

11-02-2008, 07:34 AM	#10
AdamC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Fortunate Man I'm happy for you Al. It's not everyday we get a chance to actually sit back and reflect on how great life is. With all the stress' these days. I'm happy for you brother.

11-02-2008, 07:44 AM	#11
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: A Fortunate Man That sounds like an awesome evening Al. I really look forward to being able to share those nights with my wife again soon. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

11-02-2008, 07:59 AM	#13
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,688 Trading: (206)	Re: A Fortunate Man Al - Sometimes I get so caught up in work and the goings on here at Cigar Asylum that I lose sight of what's really important. Thank you for the moment of clarity. (And you've either been hitting the sauce while posting again or there's something you've never told me ... phone call incoming.) __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

11-02-2008, 08:15 AM	#14
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: A Fortunate Man Sounds like a perfect evening, you are a blessed man and thank you for reminding me to slow down and count my blessings. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

11-02-2008, 08:25 AM	#15
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: A Fortunate Man Al, only a very old man can be so wise

11-02-2008, 09:16 AM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,564 Trading: (60)	Re: A Fortunate Man A priceless evening to remind you of all you are fortunate for....Very cool, Al, __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-02-2008, 03:58 PM	#17
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: A Fortunate Man Nice post Al! Cigars are a good "meditation" tool. __________________ Curious George

11-02-2008, 04:57 PM	#18
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: A Fortunate Man Al, you sure it was tobacco in the cigar? __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

11-02-2008, 08:01 PM	#19
DragonMan Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 420 Trading: (9)	Re: A Fortunate Man You are a blessed man Al!! Sounds like a great evening, I hope you have many,many more!!

11-02-2008, 09:45 PM	#20
Jason the thing under the thing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ok Posts: 290 Trading: (4)	Re: A Fortunate Man good on you man! You are truly blessed. I hope this thread is around in 13 years when my kids have left, been noticing how much they take away from the spousal relationship good thing to read on a Sunday evening, thanks