Your Favorite thing about cigar smoking - Page 2

Heavy_d · 08-20-2014, 06:08 PM

For me the best thing about the hobby is the people I've met. Even though I've not met in person any of the people I talk to on the boards or on Instagram, I've had some great conversations and developed some friendships with some of them that I would've otherwise never spoke to.

After that it's the relaxation. Whenever I get a chance to go to the porch or the patio with a cigar, that's me time. I know I can usually spend an hour or two either with the wife or by myself and just get away from the cares of the day. All my worries just seem to float away in a cloud of smoke.

pattersong · 08-20-2014, 07:38 PM

I really enjoy the story behind the particular cigar I smoke. The cigar we hold is really a symbol of a success, following decades of hardship and struggle for a family. We share in that success when we light a cigar, and so it should be appreciated accordingly.

For me, that means being in the right frame of mind with no interruptions and not in a rush.

stevef2005 · 08-20-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy_d

After that t's the relaxation. Whenever I get a chance to go to the porch or the patio with a cigar, that's me time. I know I can usually spend an hour or two either with the wife or by myself and just get away from the cares of the day. All my worries just seem to float away in a cloud of smoke.

Could not say it better myself. Its my "me" time.

Jbailey · 08-20-2014, 08:03 PM

The people. No ifs ands or buts.

pnoon · 08-20-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

The smug elitists. No ifs ands or buts.

AdamJoshua · 08-22-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

The fine line between pleasure and pain, Adam.

One of us was going to be hurting at the end of that night, thank God it was you and not me.

Tio Gato · 08-22-2014, 04:57 PM

Smoking a cigar reminds me that life is good no matter how bad things get. When life is great a cigar is a celebration. When it's not great a cigar grounds me and makes me count my blessings. After all, how bad can life be if I still can enjoy a cigar.

Byaah · 08-22-2014, 06:01 PM

Having PTSD the thing I love about Cigars is the release. It's something that when I do it, anyone around knows that it's time for me. It gives me something to "hide" behind and just relax. I would say the people (my brothers and sisters that smoke) come in next, a very close 2nd. The community is great.

The aroma and taste is a huge plus too, the aftertaste that lingers for hours is just great. It's like a quick memory and you get reminded of the fun you just had a few hours ago every time you taste it again.

Porch Dweller · 08-22-2014, 06:50 PM

I like cigars for "me time"; a good smoke, a good book, and a good glass of whiskey and I'm happy as the richest man on earth.
I like cigars for the social aspect; having a few smokes with family and friends, shooting the breeze, enjoying the camaraderie.
I like cigars for the taste.
I like cigars for the smell.
I like cigars...

Dude Here · 08-22-2014, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I like cigars for "me time"; a good smoke, a good book, and a good glass of whiskey and I'm happy as the richest man on earth.
I like cigars for the social aspect; having a few smokes with family and friends, shooting the breeze, enjoying the camaraderie.
I like cigars for the taste.
I like cigars for the smell.
I like cigars...

Everything that James said. I especially enjoy the "me" time aspect. It's nice to just get away from everything for an hour or so and relax.

Subvet642 · 08-23-2014, 07:10 AM

Smoking cigars.

shilala · 08-23-2014, 08:36 AM

The people, and being able to sit still for a couple hours.

mikesr1963 · 08-24-2014, 11:49 AM

The taste of a good cigar. I don't enjoy being around other smokers because cigar smoke stinks like hell. While I enjoy a cigar I don't want to breath in other's second hand smoke because like I said it stinks. In December it will be one year since I started smoking again after 27 years. I going to give it up then after I finish this current shipment. I've got maybe 15 858 maduros left and I'm done.

AdamJoshua · 08-24-2014, 12:32 PM

I guess I'm having such a good time smoking with my friends every Thursday I don't notice.

pnoon · 08-24-2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

I guess I'm having such a good time smoking with my friends every Thursday I don't notice.

You're doing it wrong.

AdamJoshua · 08-24-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

You're doing it wrong.

So I've heard.

08-20-2014, 06:08 PM	#21
Heavy_d Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Derek Location: Eastern, KY Posts: 878 Trading: (1)	Re: Your Favorite thing about cigar smoking For me the best thing about the hobby is the people I've met. Even though I've not met in person any of the people I talk to on the boards or on Instagram, I've had some great conversations and developed some friendships with some of them that I would've otherwise never spoke to. After that it's the relaxation. Whenever I get a chance to go to the porch or the patio with a cigar, that's me time. I know I can usually spend an hour or two either with the wife or by myself and just get away from the cares of the day. All my worries just seem to float away in a cloud of smoke. __________________ "maybe it's like becoming one with the cigar. You lose yourself in it; everything fades away" -Raul Julia

08-20-2014, 07:38 PM	#22
pattersong Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jun 2014 First Name: Greg Location: Toronto Posts: 100 Trading: (0)	Re: Your Favorite thing about cigar smoking I really enjoy the story behind the particular cigar I smoke. The cigar we hold is really a symbol of a success, following decades of hardship and struggle for a family. We share in that success when we light a cigar, and so it should be appreciated accordingly. For me, that means being in the right frame of mind with no interruptions and not in a rush.

08-20-2014, 08:03 PM	#24
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,211 Trading: (17)	Re: Your Favorite thing about cigar smoking The people. No ifs ands or buts. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

08-22-2014, 04:57 PM	#27
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Your Favorite thing about cigar smoking Smoking a cigar reminds me that life is good no matter how bad things get. When life is great a cigar is a celebration. When it's not great a cigar grounds me and makes me count my blessings. After all, how bad can life be if I still can enjoy a cigar. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

08-22-2014, 06:01 PM	#28
Byaah BYAAAAAAAAAAH!!! Join Date: Aug 2014 First Name: Brandon Location: Texas Posts: 141 Trading: (2)	Re: Your Favorite thing about cigar smoking Having PTSD the thing I love about Cigars is the release. It's something that when I do it, anyone around knows that it's time for me. It gives me something to "hide" behind and just relax. I would say the people (my brothers and sisters that smoke) come in next, a very close 2nd. The community is great. The aroma and taste is a huge plus too, the aftertaste that lingers for hours is just great. It's like a quick memory and you get reminded of the fun you just had a few hours ago every time you taste it again.

08-22-2014, 06:50 PM	#29
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,158 Trading: (24)	Re: Your Favorite thing about cigar smoking I like cigars for "me time"; a good smoke, a good book, and a good glass of whiskey and I'm happy as the richest man on earth. I like cigars for the social aspect; having a few smokes with family and friends, shooting the breeze, enjoying the camaraderie. I like cigars for the taste. I like cigars for the smell. I like cigars... __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

08-23-2014, 07:10 AM	#31
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Your Favorite thing about cigar smoking Smoking cigars. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

08-23-2014, 08:36 AM	#32
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Your Favorite thing about cigar smoking The people, and being able to sit still for a couple hours. __________________

08-24-2014, 11:49 AM	#33
mikesr1963 CAO FLATHEAD Join Date: Jan 2014 First Name: Mister Location: Nuttsville City Posts: 111 Trading: (0)	Re: Your Favorite thing about cigar smoking The taste of a good cigar. I don't enjoy being around other smokers because cigar smoke stinks like hell. While I enjoy a cigar I don't want to breath in other's second hand smoke because like I said it stinks. In December it will be one year since I started smoking again after 27 years. I going to give it up then after I finish this current shipment. I've got maybe 15 858 maduros left and I'm done. __________________ Virginia Ham Smokers Cigar Association: President

08-24-2014, 12:32 PM	#34
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,784 Trading: (40)	Re: Your Favorite thing about cigar smoking I guess I'm having such a good time smoking with my friends every Thursday I don't notice.