What stimulates your desire to smoke a cigar

[Donk]

Hell I want a cigar after just thinking about about it.
Or being on here.
Or just thinking about it. :drool:

 

[ezrider]

I have a habit of smoking everyday, at around 3pm I and the dog, go to the south side of my shop, sit in the sun with a couple of smokes and a few beers,,,,,,,,,,,,Sometime a few friends show up and we just bullshit for a couple of hours, then in to cook dinner...

 

[srduggins]

Breathing. I usually smoke 1 a day, sometimes 2, sometimes none.

Walking into a cigar lounge is a BIG trigger for me.

Having a cold is a big turn-off. I haven't had a cigar since last Saturday. Anybody here smoke with a cold?

 

[RigilKent]

i have smoked with a cold its no good. my triggers are i just want to relax got done working on the car for a while or i open my humi and the smell makes my mouth water so then ill pull one out.

 

[Mitch]

When my mind becomes idle. Never notice wanting one when I'm busy, just when I'm sitting around and my mind wanders. And certain friends, we've been smoking every time we get a chance for so long, I can't think about a visit without starting to wounder what we will smoke.

 

[Angry Bill]

It is about reducing stress for me.

 

[oneaday]

I'm with Chuck, when my eyes open every morning.

 

[Soundwave13]

I definitely dig the narcotic effect that cigar smoking has. I don't want to say that I'm addicted, cause I've been addicted to things before & this hobby/habit pales in comparison. That said, I do see OCD tendencies come out when I want something.

I'll smoke 2 a day & occasionally up to 4 or 5 on a weekend or holiday. I also definitely notice a change in my temperment when I haven't had one for a while (nothing drastic, just a bit gritty.) And again, nothing compared to cigarettes, etc.

 

[Trumpetchris]

the weather, if my roommate throws up an invite, or any other unknown reason-

 

[calhounhusker]

A bomb that has something in it I really want to try lol.

 

[nathan79]

For me time and place are a huge trigger. If I am somewere that is comfortable and I have enough time to slow down and enjoy a smoke it makes a huge difference. Other triggers include: getting a new shipment, reading a review about a stick that I have, opportunity to smoke with friends, and making room for new smokes- ok the last one isn't a trigger it's an excuse.

 

[gbpacker66]

One thing is the smell of cigar smoke. I really haven't payed much attention to any of the other factors.

 

[Hendy]

Everything instigates me. The f'in weather is a Buzz Kill though. The ladies I have locked up with me in this igloo I call my home are a major kicker also. Created this wonderful Man Cave with exhuast and everything and they still harrass me. I think they could smell a flies fart from 250 yards up wind. Oh well, I will be a vapor to them come the warm weather.

 

[jwintosh]

sex!! and fishing!! and jaccuzi!! and drinking!! and, and, and...

 

[CuritibaRex]

... Having a cold is a big turn-off. ... Anybody here smoke with a cold?

For me, anything that inhibits optimum ability to smell an aroma - be it a cold, strong winds swirling when outside, being in an enclosed room with cigarette smokers or even the membrane constriction that comes from smoking cigars too frequently - means that if I light up anyway, I've pretty much wasted the money paid for that particular stogie.

 

[Bull Moose]

Well for me the end of the week is cigar time. A time to relax and reflect upon the week's ocurrances in good company, a little bromance if you will.

Also, I absolutely love the smell of quality tobacco in my humidor, especially the sweet aroma of cameroons. OM NOM NOM NOM! :thumbsup:

 

[bohizzle]

I enjoy a good smoke good friends and good conversation!!! I really enjoy most of the people that I have met while smoking. But other than that I love trying diffrent smokes and being able to share what little info and smokes that I have with people!!!!

 

[Señor Maduro]

Once I know I can just sit back and unwind after work, the drive home and the weekends. Also when I'm doing yard work the urge hits to fire one up. :cbig:

 

[CoolP]

...I find that I am really stimulated when on a site like this, I read about the cigar experiences of others. Just seeing someone smoke has little effect on increasing my desire to light up; and the smell of a roomful of tobacco smoke is actually a turn off to me. (I pretty much have to smoke where there is fresh flowing ventilation.) Time of day means little, although I do not enjoy smoking when it is very hot.

I am really curious about your thoughts on this subject. Thanks for participating.

I'm exactly with you. For me 75% is the hype and the experimentation. The other 25% is relaxation/vacation. The first time I smoked ANYTHING was on a vacation to Cancun 2 years ago. 1 real cohiba, 3 fakes (glass top box). Didn't smoke again until I went back in September. Smoked everyday (more of those fakes) 2 real ones bought at the hotel. I got sick on the 4th day! I also eat more and drink more when I am on vacation. Now that I am not on vacation my rate is like 2-3 per MONTH. When I go back this year it will be everyday and the real thing!! - The internet is a dangerous thing!

 

[Proud Bear]

You know, it started for me as "naughty"ness. I was raised in a straightedge household, no tobacco, no alcohol. Never skipped a class in High School. President of associations, etc, etc. When I was first turned on to cigars, I would go out with my best friend as some sort of personal rebellion. It's funny to me now.

Now, I smoke to escape- not in a running away fashion, but to allow myself the time and pleasure to enjoy my own existence, my company, the world- u kno? When things get more and more stressful with work and in life, I crave that peace of mind more.

Bear