No because my wife will kill me. First cigarette then cigar. Now if I start pipe she will kick me out from the house LOL
danielzreyes:
rzaman:
Agree...but now it is becoming scary. I am smoking my fifth cigars of the day now LOL.
Jasonc1982:
It's definitely a phase. I've had times where I didn't smoke for 2 weeks and I was fine. And many times with at least a week without. I also have 11 pipes and I haven't smoked one in several months.
Rip, you ever tried or consider smoking a pipe?
I think I want to try it just to change things up a little. I'm not saying I'm tired of cigars, I just want to give it a whirl. Some of the guys at the So Cali herf smoke pipes. I'm intrigued but I don't know where to start. I'll check out the the pipe threads.
"It's plume, bro. Nothing to worry about. Got any Opus?" The suppose to be DZR
Daniel, you are an adult and don't need any advise. My friend, don't start enhaling more smoke. Though I am a cigarette smoker but I do not appreciate my bad habit. Cigar is good enough. Health is also important in life.
danielzreyes:
rzaman:
No because my wife will kill me. First cigarette then cigar. Now if I start pipe she will kick me out from the house LOL
danielzreyes:
rzaman:
Agree...but now it is becoming scary. I am smoking my fifth cigars of the day now LOL.
Jasonc1982:
It's definitely a phase. I've had times where I didn't smoke for 2 weeks and I was fine. And many times with at least a week without. I also have 11 pipes and I haven't smoked one in several months.
Rip, you ever tried or consider smoking a pipe?
I think I want to try it just to change things up a little. I'm not saying I'm tired of cigars, I just want to give it a whirl. Some of the guys at the So Cali herf smoke pipes. I'm intrigued but I don't know where to start. I'll check out the the pipe threads.
Funny you bumped this thread... I tossed two cigars in two days, did not finish another that I normally like. It's rare I toss smokes, one was terrible, but the other was an old favorite. Oddly enough, grabbed an AJ Phalanx and made a decaf latte and am enjoying it. I may have to wait a week or so to smoke.
To be honest a pipe actually tastes better than a cigar sometimes. You get an actual sweet sugary flavor due to the tobacco mixed with syrup (if you get that kind anyways). But a pipe is such a pain...and most of the blends they have out there end up tasting the same. So I stick with cigars 99% of the time.
I think it is normal. Maybe we all need a break once in a while. See how it goes. This thread should be renamed as "what do I do when I feel not smoking but I love cigar" LOL
catfishbluezz:
Funny you bumped this thread... I tossed two cigars in two days, did not finish another that I normally like. It's rare I toss smokes, one was terrible, but the other was an old favorite. Oddly enough, grabbed an AJ Phalanx and made a decaf latte and am enjoying it. I may have to wait a week or so to smoke.
To be honest a pipe actually tastes better than a cigar sometimes. You get an actual sweet sugary flavor due to the tobacco mixed with syrup (if you get that kind anyways). But a pipe is such a pain...and most of the blends they have out there end up tasting the same. So I stick with cigars 99% of the time.
I think it is normal. Maybe we all need a break once in a while. See how it goes. This thread should be renamed as "what do I do when I feel not smoking but I love cigar" LOL
catfishbluezz:
Funny you bumped this thread... I tossed two cigars in two days, did not finish another that I normally like. It's rare I toss smokes, one was terrible, but the other was an old favorite. Oddly enough, grabbed an AJ Phalanx and made a decaf latte and am enjoying it. I may have to wait a week or so to smoke.
Funny thing is, that AJ was all tore up, binder showing all over, cracks, etc... Smoked it fast, got a great buzz, didn't have the typical AJ overearthed finish. I need a break... Although Avo classic, and Upmann majestics have been treating me wonderful as of late. Very impressed with the majestics honestly. I am almost afraid to do a review as well, so I don;t know what to do lol...
Well said. Excellent advice. I think you and Ken might be right on the money.
Rip, the one thing that can probably be said about you is that you have a precise and analytical mind, and a lot of energy and drive. You seem to enjoy delving into things deeply so that you completely understand every aspect of those things that interest you. That is a tremendous gift, one that we could all stand to have a little more of. Maybe all that analysis has gotten in the way of your enjoyment of the hobby. Maybe you need to re-discover the sheer fun and relaxation associated with a good cigar, or even a bad cigar, because sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar".
David, you got me right there. When I get into something it also become my obsession. 26 years ago when I got into tea, I took professional blending training in the UK and Germany. Not only that but also attended some Tea Fairs in Asia, Europe and the US. However, I never wanted to take it as a profession though my grandfather was a very successful tea trader. I go through this phases in my life. When I served in Africa, I was into Victorian-Safari decor building and wine making. Then suddenly oneday I move into something else.
I agree with you enjoyment should be simple not so analytical. However, this is who I am and that what I always end up with. I also know that I am crazy.
JDH:
Well said. Excellent advice. I think you and Ken might be right on the money.
Rip, the one thing that can probably be said about you is that you have a precise and analytical mind, and a lot of energy and drive. You seem to enjoy delving into things deeply so that you completely understand every aspect of those things that interest you. That is a tremendous gift, one that we could all stand to have a little more of. Maybe all that analysis has gotten in the way of your enjoyment of the hobby. Maybe you need to re-discover the sheer fun and relaxation associated with a good cigar, or even a bad cigar, because sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar".
Recently my inspiration has dwindled...it could be the weather or it could be I'm smoking a little too much as of lately. I find my buying has taken a downfall and I've been noticing a bunch of humi space. I don't think I've recently smoked a cigar that has well blown me away! It's getting more of a hassle to find other cigars I enjoy. But hopefully things change and my pallet comes back with my enthusiasm!!
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I'll take that as a good sign.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Rip, the one thing that can probably be said about you is that you have a precise and analytical mind, and a lot of energy and drive. You seem to enjoy delving into things deeply so that you completely understand every aspect of those things that interest you. That is a tremendous gift, one that we could all stand to have a little more of. Maybe all that analysis has gotten in the way of your enjoyment of the hobby. Maybe you need to re-discover the sheer fun and relaxation associated with a good cigar, or even a bad cigar, because sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar".
Just my 2 cents.
I agree with you enjoyment should be simple not so analytical. However, this is who I am and that what I always end up with. I also know that I am crazy.