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azar 03-12-2014 07:31 PM

Yard GARS
 
Alright we hear about every ones favorite maduro's, camaroons and such.
But what is your favorite cheap gars that you have during yard work that if you forget about it you are not out much just good ole kick around that you have just because?

I have Argile's from holts, and cigar.com's well from cigar.com.
What is yours?

RobR1205 03-12-2014 07:43 PM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Jose Piedra, Quintero, Fuente Curly Heads, or pretty much any petit corona I can get my hands on.

JenksAnejo 03-12-2014 07:45 PM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Here's some good reading material regarding cheap smokes

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=Cheap

Me personally, I'll reach for Quintero Brevas or some Partagas Mille Fluers. Both are solid smokes for golf, yard work, etc. I don't mind too much if I have to pitchy them halfway through.

mikesr1963 03-12-2014 08:15 PM

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I don't have a habit where I have to smoke a cigar while working in the yard. I only have a cigar when it's leisure time and reserve it for my weekends or holidays. I've always maintained that and I feel I must maintain that type of control. If you're selling cigars for a living I guess you don't want to read such things.

Simple1 03-12-2014 08:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RobR1205 (Post 1942810)
Jose Piedra, Quintero, Fuente Curly Heads, or pretty much any petit corona I can get my hands on.

X2

mahtofire14 03-12-2014 08:46 PM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Illusione Rothchildes

AdamJoshua 03-12-2014 08:55 PM

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Monte Gran Reservas .. usually pitch them about 2/3 of the way down, get kind of tired of them fast.

Pinoyman 03-12-2014 09:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua (Post 1942830)
Monte Gran Reservas .. usually pitch them about 2/3 of the way down, get kind of tired of them fast.

How I wish we're neighbors Bro.!

AdamJoshua 03-12-2014 09:09 PM

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How i wish i had a yard :r

cjhalbrooks 03-12-2014 09:28 PM

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MUWAT. I have a big yard lol

theonlybear4CORT 03-12-2014 09:38 PM

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1492's

Porch Dweller 03-12-2014 09:41 PM

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Arganese Connecticut or Tabacas Baez SF.

theonlybear4CORT 03-12-2014 09:57 PM

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Real answer: arganese maduro, tat petit casadorez, and baccarat.

8zeros 03-12-2014 10:00 PM

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If I'm outside smoking a cigar and the weather's nice I will probably start doing something. If I'm out doing yard work I'll probably want a cigar at some point. I smoke what I got. Don't suppose I get as much work done that way. Oh well... Last weekend it was a Partagas 898, one of my favorites.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX 03-12-2014 11:00 PM

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I like the Nicaraguan Ligero-Laced 2nds from CI for yard gars. Liga 'D' No. 4 (Corona) is pretty much a Cain Daytona and makes for a great easy going smoke while doing yard work.

dvickery 03-13-2014 01:00 AM

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never done "yard" work and smoked a cigar ... to me ... cigars are all about comfort/relaxation/reflection not digging/mowing/trimming/bucking ... kinda why I never smoke outside either :) .

derrek

AdamJoshua 03-13-2014 01:36 AM

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Closest i have is "work gars" when i have some time to sit outside and smoke, but it's about unwinding and relaxing for a break, in that case el principe or boli pcs

Django 03-13-2014 04:28 AM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesr1963 (Post 1942817)
I don't have a habit where I have to smoke a cigar while working in the yard. I only have a cigar when it's leisure time and reserve it for my weekends or holidays. I've always maintained that and I feel I must maintain that type of control. If you're selling cigars for a living I guess you don't want to read such things.

:tpd:

But then again; if this is considered work and I did it in the yard, during yard work I would smoke all types of cigars (but still mostly CC's) :ss

dijit 03-13-2014 05:10 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dvickery (Post 1942873)
never done "yard" work and smoked a cigar ... to me ... cigars are all about comfort/relaxation/reflection not digging/mowing/trimming/bucking ... kinda why I never smoke outside either :) .

derrek

To me cigars about making anything more enjoyable. Yard work, shooting sports, my terrible golf game, even my long drive to work fall into that category. The other times of relaxation and reflection are just a given.

Porch Dweller 03-13-2014 05:53 AM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesr1963 (Post 1942817)
I don't have a habit

Neither do I, I have a hobby.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesr1963 (Post 1942817)
where I have to smoke a cigar while working in the yard.

I don't HAVE to smoke one, but I enjoy having one while doing yard work. As I'm mucking around in the yard the cigar may get dropped, knocked around, fall into water, etc., so I choose a cigar that has minimal value but still has some flavor. Hence, a yard gar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesr1963 (Post 1942817)
I only have a cigar when it's leisure time and reserve it for my weekends or holidays. I've always maintained that and I feel I must maintain that type of control. If you're selling cigars for a living I guess you don't want to read such things.

I'm not breaking balls here, but I see these types of posts on here sometimes and wonder why reply in a "Yard GARS" thread? It's like going into the "Gin" thread solely for the purpose of saying "Yuck, I don't like Gin. If I'm going to have a drink it'll be Scotch!"

Blueface 03-13-2014 06:15 AM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Frankly, at 55, I feel old and wise enough to know to smoke my best cigars first and never keep anything in my humidor other than what I consider my best cigars.
In this manner, even while doing yard work, I smoke my best cigars.
Life is way too short to do anything less if one can.

Django 03-13-2014 06:18 AM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller (Post 1942891)
I'm not breaking balls here, but I see these types of posts on here sometimes and wonder why reply in a "Yard GARS" thread? It's like going into the "Gin" thread solely for the purpose of saying "Yuck, I don't like Gin. If I'm going to have a drink it'll be Scotch!"

There is a simple (and very obvious) reason I posted a reply in this thread even though I rarely smoke during yard work:

I AM A LOUDMOUTH and can't resist the urge to reply when I read posts :sl

Why do I even read these topics you ask? It's a combination of my need for both entertainment and education.

Having said this I do however (sometimes) smoke in between yard work and/or when taking a break from walking/hiking in which case I usually pick anything short of EL's, very well aged cigars or other 'special' smokes. Making these smokes my equivalent of a yard gar. Ergo... I read the post; ergo... I replied; ergo ...

...

wait a sec. Am I going in circles?

brylee 03-13-2014 06:43 AM

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Quote:

I'm not breaking balls here, but I see these types of posts on here sometimes and wonder why reply in a "Yard GARS" thread? It's like going into the "Gin" thread solely for the purpose of saying "Yuck, I don't like Gin. If I'm going to have a drink it'll be Scotch!"
Well said!

Porch Dweller 03-13-2014 06:53 AM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Django (Post 1942896)
There is a simple (and very obvious) reason I posted a reply in this thread even though I rarely smoke during yard work:

I AM A LOUDMOUTH and can't resist the urge to reply when I read posts :sl

Why do I even read these topics you ask? It's a combination of my need for both entertainment and education.

Having said this I do however (sometimes) smoke in between yard work and/or when taking a break from walking/hiking in which case I usually pick anything short of EL's, very well aged cigars or other 'special' smokes. Making these smokes my equivalent of a yard gar. Ergo... I read the post; ergo... I replied; ergo ...

...

wait a sec. Am I going in circles?

No, I didn't ask why people read these threads who don't have "yard gars". I asked why bother to reply.

tsolomon 03-13-2014 08:26 AM

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There are only a few times when I have a yard project that allows me time to smoke a cigar. Washing the car, cleaning the pond and trimming the shrubs are all activities where I can smoke a cigar. My choice of a cigar is usually one that I enjoy a lot like an Illusione Rothchild or MK, or something that is new that I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but mainly it's going to be a short cigar.

benchjockey 03-13-2014 10:17 AM

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Vindicator by Oliva. A decent cheap smoke.

AdamJoshua 03-13-2014 10:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller (Post 1942906)
No, I didn't ask why people read these threads who don't have "yard gars". I asked why bother to reply.

People make one or two posts that, even if you don't approve are still about the topic of yard gars, if they don't smoke them and they say that that's a viable answer. Calling them out and making a big deal out of it only compounds the issue that you are complaining about, a mini self-fulfilling prophecy as it were, then you have someone like me that just feels like he has to post the drivel I'm posting right now and around and around we go.

I'm sorry I forget, what were we talking about originally?

Oh yah, lighten up Francis :D

jhedrick83 03-13-2014 12:47 PM

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The only time I'll go with a "yard gar" is when I'm mowing the grass. While sitting on the mower why the hell not have one!?! It's a Gran Habano Vintage 2002 Churchill. CBID ~$33 for a bundle of 20 off freefall.

Porch Dweller 03-13-2014 01:41 PM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua (Post 1942959)
People make one or two posts that, even if you don't approve are still about the topic of yard gars, if they don't smoke them and they say that that's a viable answer. Calling them out and making a big deal out of it only compounds the issue that you are complaining about, a mini self-fulfilling prophecy as it were, then you have someone like me that just feels like he has to post the drivel I'm posting right now and around and around we go.

I'm sorry I forget, what were we talking about originally?

Oh yah, lighten up Francis :D

If I came across as calling people out I apologize to them. When I asked the question is wasn't to be snotty, it was to actually try and understand their POV. If a bunch of people are discussing basketball I truly don't understand the point of making a comment like "I don't like basketball at all." So I'm asking why people do that. If that's "making a big deal" out of something then you should see me when I'm actually fired up about a topic and my Irish comes out. :D

In retrospect I never would have brought the whole thing up if I hadn't woken up on the wrong side of the bed with a nasty sinus headache. Oh well, closing barn doors and such...

And with that said, anyone have any favorite yard 'gars?

dijit 03-13-2014 04:16 PM

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I think we all just need to pick a cigar and light up and reflect on whet we have said here. Hell have a stiff drink or fire up the lawn mower if that makes it feel better! Have a good night all.:banger

Dude Here 03-13-2014 07:59 PM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Depends on the type of work I'm doing outside. If it's something easy, like watering or raking leaves then it's cigar time. Tried to have a smoke the other day while pruning my magnolia tree, yeah, not happening there.

As for the smokes, I like the 5 Vegas A's, Don Lino Africa, or RP 92 seconds in the short perfect or petit corona size.

azar 03-13-2014 08:56 PM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Dang it man didn't know this was a touchy subject other then that I wouldn't have asked ah yes I would have. Being new guy and now I see who gets fired up with a question! I wasn't really trying to stir a pot.
Mack

RWhisenand 03-13-2014 10:10 PM

Re: Yard GARS
 
I used to smoke yard gars, my old favorite was La Aurora 107 robustos. Great little smokes, full of leather and earth. Anyway some time ago I just kind of stopped having a cigar when working around the house. Anymore I prefer to hurry through my chores then sit down for a good smoke. To each his own of course.

jsnake 03-13-2014 10:18 PM

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Usually a 5 Vegas for me. But I will grab a loose single of whatever. I save my high end stuff for actual relaxation and socializing.

And as to the other discussion here I think sometimes I am guilty of this and it is usually to poke a friend with a stick in a teasing manner. You can't really judge tone or context on internet forums. Some guys can take it for what it is and some guys get all sorts of bent out of shape. I am here to talk about something we all have in common and to make friends. If I ever offend anyone with a post it would be unintentional.

dijit 03-14-2014 05:26 AM

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Dont sweat it Mack. Some people just sound stirred up when they speak. Keep in mind also that type doesnt carry tone or conversational inflection. Besides if they are stirred up who cares the rest of us are enjoying the conversation.

CoffeeWaterBeer 03-14-2014 05:53 AM

Re: Yard GARS
 
I don't have much of a yard, am I allowed to post about stoop 'gars?

shade 03-14-2014 08:16 AM

Re: Yard GARS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface (Post 1942895)
Frankly, at 55, I feel old and wise enough to know to smoke my best cigars first and never keep anything in my humidor other than what I consider my best cigars.
In this manner, even while doing yard work, I smoke my best cigars.
Life is way too short to do anything less if one can.

+1

After the Winter from Hell, I am so looking forward to getting outside, and making sure my wife is doing a good job pulling weeds. No, wait, scratch that.

After umpteen visits by the Polar Vortex (thanks derrek), I can't wait to mow the 'back forty' while enjoying a fine cigar, and listening to some good tunes on the headphones. Most relaxing.


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