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post #31 of 37
10/13/08 at 1:37pm
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Originally Posted by Brian278 View Post
Cigar smoking is enjoyable for a lot of reasons, but you seem like you are trying to affect some persona by doing it. Chances are no one is going to think you are cool because you are holding a cigar.
My other goal is actually to try to also get some relaxation out of the smoking. On the other hand, to address the issue you have brought up, I guess you're right yes. Probably noone will think I'm cool. But that wasn't really what I meant. I meant that I will feel cool. I will think that I'm myself cool.
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post #32 of 37
10/13/08 at 6:03pm
Let's be serious here. Don't let anonymous cigar smokers on the internet talk you into deciding to pick up smoking, that's just silly. Now I don't think anyone here is trying to talk you into smoking, but you have asked people whether or not they think you should start smoking. I think you are the only person that can answer your questions and make decisions based on calculated risks. I for one am a cigar smoker, and usually smoke 4 or 5 a week. I am OK with the risks, because the relaxation I get out of cigar smoking probably has at least some health benefits in terms of helping me unwind from a stressful week in a stressful job. However, make no mistakes, regardless of how little or infrequently you smoke, there are risks. That is a fact. You can limit these risks by smoking less, or smoking less frequently, but the only way to eliminate them altogether is to not smoke at all.
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post #33 of 37
10/13/08 at 10:10pm
I do one every Friday with coktails and highly reccomend the hobby. Get a good humidor and buy online, much more cost effective than paying retail. try jrcigar.com or Thompson Cigars for sampler packs until you learn what you like.

The one bad part about smoking them in a suit is the smell. Sometimes I hang my suit in the garage over night and the smell is gone.
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post #34 of 37
10/14/08 at 4:44am
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Originally Posted by Milhouse View Post
emphasis added by me Thank you for disclosing your conflicts of interest. Additionally, words like "minimal" are subjective, and not objective. It is rather easy to quantify health risks, so I expect to see objective measures. Rather than quoting piles of peer reviewed research on the topic, I've chosen to provide a reference that is readily accessible by anyone and easily understood by anyone.
Well, yeah, I certainly agree. There is without a doubt a risk, but, from what I understand, it's substantially less than cigarette smoking as long as the proper precautions are made. Either way, I don't care if a person decides to smoke cigars or not -- nor am I going to go too terribly much out of my way to encourage anyone to do so. It just happens to be a hobby of mine that I take a great interest in, and if a person has questions, I'll be more than glad to answer to the best of my knowledge. Admittedly, I'm quite surprised I ever got into cigars. I grew up absolutely loathing cigarettes because of my father's addiction. I thought and still think it's a disgusting habit (note, I didn't refer to cigarette smoking as a hobby). My interests and appreciation of food, wine, and art are really what helped develop my interest in cigars. The craftsmanship, tradition, and ritual are all things I very much embrace about cigar smoking. Not as a vessel for nicotine, the buzz, the addiction, or anything of that nature. I enjoy a great cigar the same as I do a craft brew or a wine. Furthermore, I don't work for Phillip Morris, let alone Big Tobacco.
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post #35 of 37
10/14/08 at 2:25pm
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Originally Posted by FrankDrebben View Post
Get a good humidor and buy online, much more cost effective than paying retail. try jrcigar.com or Thompson Cigars for sampler packs until you learn what you like.



1. Don't ever shop at Thompson Cigars.
2. Go to a cigar shop, buy an Ashton Maduro, smoke it.
3. If you like it, you've got a hobby.
4. If you don't like it, move on to scotch and wine.

I started 5 years ago and now have several humidors full. It's an enjoyable hobby with collecting them being as much as smoking them.

Another member recommended Club Stoogie...there's a lot of good advice there for beginners...same forum format as here, so you shouldn't have any problems navigating.

Good Luck.

jag
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post #36 of 37
10/14/08 at 3:49pm
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Originally Posted by jagmqt View Post
1. Don't ever shop at Thompson Cigars.
2. Go to a cigar shop, buy an Ashton Maduro, smoke it.

Just to defend my prior post, I think this is a gateway to the good stuff. I agree with the Aston Maduro, but have also really enjoyed tasting others from the JR Samplers. What is your beef with Thompson?

I just checked their site and if you were to order the "High Roller Dominican Sampler" for $45, you get 10 total cigars made up of Cohiba, Macanudo, Macanudo Robust, La Gloria Cubana, La Gloria Serie “R”, Partagas Black Label, Diablo, Partagas Spanish Rosado. At $4.50/per, this would be a great tour for someone before they go buy a full box.

jrcigars has 5 packs where the price is basically 5 for the price of 3 off of retail prices. I have been to 2 of the JR stores and have been very impressed with what they offer. Plus their catalogs are hilarious.

I used to buy only Punch and Avo until I took some tours through some of the JR samplers.

Also, I have 3 humidors and the one from Thompson is extremely high quality for the price.

Is there something I am missing?
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post #37 of 37
10/14/08 at 7:02pm
There is nothing wrong with Avo cigars, fantastic even for more advanced smokers, as well as beginners. JR Cigars on the other hand.... eh. They dont carry too many brands I would smoke.
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