Some things I have realized...

[Craig Mac]

Couple points I did like to discuss since officially joining a few days ago..

First of all I realize I shoudn't be up this late but after a 13 hour shift I just need an hour or two of unwind time.

Secondly(in reading this forum for the last few weeks before joining), I realize it is only a matter of time before my no-smoking-in-the-house ban is probably going to be lifted, mostly likely when it cools down and I can put a box fan in the doorway.

Third thing I realized is how little I know about cigars. I don't yet have a refined palate that can spot on, pick up on the subtleties(and yes I read Marks' well written article, as well as many others here). Still picking up on the "lingo", but that hasn't been a problem. There has been many a mention of cigars and things I know nothing about.

Finally the fourth thing I realized is that it really doesn't matter. I'm here because I have an affection for stogies like everyone else here. You brothers(and sisters I assume:dance seemed to be a well educated and easy going group when it comes to cigars and I am looking forward to learning more.

So basically just wanted to share some random thoughts I had in reading the forum, probably too late for a smoke......

 

[Crypto Sailor]

Mac,

Join the club...the only taste I can describe is the one after I smoke! Ahhh the joy's of being single I can smoke inside, or drive/bike 3-5 mins and smoke at the B&M without having to ask for permission.

I've been buying lots of singles and 5'ers to find out what I like the best. I've even got a few cubanos I bought from the LCDH at a mall in bahrain.

 

[daniyal]

Finally the fourth thing I realized is that it really doesn't matter.

You nailed it there bro.. it really doesn't matter and the brotherhood doesn't hold grudges. I've been smoking for almost 10 years now and I still need to go back and look things up once in a while... life's too short to worry about knowing everything but its perfect for enjoying a good smoke.

 

[jmatkins]

Couple points I did like to discuss since officially joining a few days ago..

First of all I realize I shoudn't be up this late but after a 13 hour shift I just need an hour or two of unwind time.

Secondly(in reading this forum for the last few weeks before joining), I realize it is only a matter of time before my no-smoking-in-the-house ban is probably going to be lifted, mostly likely when it cools down and I can put a box fan in the doorway.

Third thing I realized is how little I know about cigars. I don't yet have a refined palate that can spot on, pick up on the subtleties(and yes I read Marks' well written article, as well as many others here). Still picking up on the "lingo", but that hasn't been a problem. There has been many a mention of cigars and things I know nothing about.

Finally the fourth thing I realized is that it really doesn't matter. I'm here because I have an affection for stogies like everyone else here. You brothers(and sisters I assume:dance seemed to be a well educated and easy going group when it comes to cigars and I am looking forward to learning more.

So basically just wanted to share some random thoughts I had in reading the forum, probably too late for a smoke......

Well for me I am now after 10+ years smoking cigars, on and off and really smoking and getting involved and taking my time with them. I can now pick out nice peppery flavors, Creamy flavors, but I still can not do the review like others have. Some folks just have a better palate to pick up suttle diffrences in smokes. I JUST SMOKE AND ENJOY MY TIME!!!

Enjoy!

 

[GoneDave]

You nailed it there bro.. it really doesn't matter and the brotherhood doesn't hold grudges. I've been smoking for almost 10 years now and I still need to go back and look things up once in a while... life's too short to worry about knowing everything but its perfect for enjoying a good smoke.

:computer: I agree, smoke a cigar make a friend!!:togetherl

 

[Electric Sheep]

Secondly(in reading this forum for the last few weeks before joining), I realize it is only a matter of time before my no-smoking-in-the-house ban is probably going to be lifted, mostly likely when it cools down and I can put a box fan in the doorway.

Any particular reason why?

I've been smoking cigars for years and I don't smoke in my house.

 

[bballbaby]

Here, Here on all accounts. and i too can't taste the poached pears or the black currents or the dried apricots, but believe you me, i have no problem in tasting good from bad or good from really eff'n good!

 

[Craig Mac]

Any particular reason why?

I've been smoking cigars for years and I don't smoke in my house.

No porch on the house, left to stand outside on the 4 foot wide uncovered "deck"(more of a walkway) out back, great view of the marsh, but if you put a chair out there and sit down it blocks the view as the fence is about 4 feet high and I felt like I was sitting in a closet the one time I tried it. I think the thing that keeps me from partaking at times is the fact that after a long day I don't always feel like standing up for 1.5 hours straight, hence the reason I have been pondering smoking in the house giving me the ability to relax a little more.

 

[Saully]

Get a barstool (or a high table and stools) for your deck. That way you can sit down and look out at the view. Or go for a walk (that's what I do when I smoke unless I go to the B&M).

 

[Moro]

...Or go for a walk (that's what I do when I smoke unless I go to the B&M).

Hear, hear. And, in case ye dislike the idea of having cigar smell in yer whole house but nontheless ye decide to smoke in, there's always the smoking room option...

 

[Brazilla]

I don't smoke in the house or car but I always make the best of the location I smoke in. I have a poll and the deck area is always set up for cigar smoking. In the few months during the winter when smoking outside is not realistic, I have a table and chairs with TV and sounds set up in the work-shop but let me say this. It has to be pretty bad for me to not be out by the pool.

 

[BradMc]

Very well said............This Group ROCKs

BTW I'd like to point out I still smoke outside (even in MN -35, in the garage tho)

 

[Craig Mac]

Get a barstool (or a high table and stools) for your deck. That way you can sit down and look out at the view. Or go for a walk (that's what I do when I smoke unless I go to the B&M).

No sooner than I posted earlier I thought about that, I was sitting on a bar stool the time I went out there but it is not a "high" bar stool(well on some occasions it is:skew need to go by the box hardware store this weekend and see what I can come up with. As a 6'0" 200+ pounder it has to be comfy as well.

 

[CWS]

Smoking in the house kinda sucks. It stays with you long after the fond memory is gone. I like your post and agree. Its all good. I smoke cigars for the sheer enjoyment.