The power of a cigar

Superbad · 04-20-2010, 08:57 PM

I am amazed at the healing power of the cigar. These little bundles of tasty leaf can really repair someone's spirit.
Around 10 years ago, a good friend of mine broke his back. Very nasty motorcycle accident, on dirt, I was there when he wrecked. He was very lucky and the shards of bone did not pierce his spinal cord, but they came very close. He spent a long time in bed, and in a back brace. The Doctor told him he had to start sitting up more, so I started bringing a few cigars to his house at least once a week. Both of us looked forward to the chance to sit on his porch, smoke a cigar, and chat. I think it really took his mind off things for a while, and he felt more normal. We shared a few RyJ's from way down south florida, these were a birthday gift from a friend of my parents. The had been aging for years in their humidor, and I was honored they shared with me. The special cigars were enjoyed the day he got out of his brace. He is long since healed and back to being a cop, but I truly believe the cigars helped him to recover his spirit.

Fast forward to a few months ago. My branch got a new admin assistant. She was telling me how 4 years ago her husband took a header from 3 stories up while doing framing on a construction job. Many years of crazy radical surgery and he is mostly normal. He is considered "brain injured". In some ways he is like a 7 year old kid, and others a full grown man. They are pretty much broke because the prime contractor for the job had done some "creative" insurance planning and he was effectively uninsured, although they are going to court about this. Well she told me he always wanted to open a premium cigar store, and if they ever get a settlement that is what he wants to do. Once I knew he liked cigars, I started to bring her some nice cigars every week or so. Apparently these are the highlight of his day, and she always relays his review back to me. The CAO LX2 I sent the other day elicited "Boy he likes some strong cigars". I have never met the guy in person, but once again I am really hoping for some spiritual healing to flow from the good cigars.

Thanks for listening, just thought this was the right crowd to share with.

04-20-2010, 09:11 PM

You can stop and enjoy and relax. It has to be healing.
Thanks for the stories.

yourchoice · 04-20-2010, 09:34 PM

Thanks for sharing Bobby. Good stories.

RevSmoke · 04-20-2010, 09:47 PM

Good stuff there.

kelmac07 · 04-20-2010, 10:07 PM

Nice!!

Ogre · 04-21-2010, 12:00 AM

Sweet story. I totally believe that power as well

maninblack · 04-21-2010, 12:02 AM

Very nice my man!!

icehog3 · 04-21-2010, 01:55 AM

I believe!

68TriShield · 04-21-2010, 05:31 AM

Great stuff Bobby!

04-21-2010, 08:07 AM

Great post!
That's really what I love about this hobby...how great it feels to bring someone else into the fold. Or just gift someone unexpectedly and put a smile on his/her face. It really is a brotherhhod.

shilala · 04-21-2010, 08:23 AM

It's a nice way to spread some love, that's for sure.

G G · 04-21-2010, 08:44 AM

Very cool.

jitzy · 04-21-2010, 08:46 AM

Awesome story

04-21-2010, 08:57 AM

Thanks for sharing Bobby!!

issues · 04-21-2010, 08:59 AM

Thanks for sharing the story Bobby, great stuff!

poker · 04-21-2010, 09:00 AM

Nice!

Goldie · 04-21-2010, 09:03 AM

Definitely cool stories. Sometimes it doesn't take much to mean a lot to someone.

Skywalker · 04-21-2010, 11:23 AM

Thanks for sharing!!!

LasciviousXXX · 04-21-2010, 11:28 AM

Great story bro. It's a good thing you are doing for people and it will come back to you

I always loved how a good cigar can center you and help you see what's important in life.

KenyanSandBoa · 04-21-2010, 02:59 PM

Great story!!

I completely agree that there is a healing property with cigars. They force you to slow down and just relax. I always smoke on my deck, and I feel so relaxed during/after a cigar becuase I spend my time either with good people, or just sit there and watch nature in all its glory.

04-20-2010, 08:57 PM	#1
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	The power of a cigar I am amazed at the healing power of the cigar. These little bundles of tasty leaf can really repair someone's spirit. Around 10 years ago, a good friend of mine broke his back. Very nasty motorcycle accident, on dirt, I was there when he wrecked. He was very lucky and the shards of bone did not pierce his spinal cord, but they came very close. He spent a long time in bed, and in a back brace. The Doctor told him he had to start sitting up more, so I started bringing a few cigars to his house at least once a week. Both of us looked forward to the chance to sit on his porch, smoke a cigar, and chat. I think it really took his mind off things for a while, and he felt more normal. We shared a few RyJ's from way down south florida, these were a birthday gift from a friend of my parents. The had been aging for years in their humidor, and I was honored they shared with me. The special cigars were enjoyed the day he got out of his brace. He is long since healed and back to being a cop, but I truly believe the cigars helped him to recover his spirit. Fast forward to a few months ago. My branch got a new admin assistant. She was telling me how 4 years ago her husband took a header from 3 stories up while doing framing on a construction job. Many years of crazy radical surgery and he is mostly normal. He is considered "brain injured". In some ways he is like a 7 year old kid, and others a full grown man. They are pretty much broke because the prime contractor for the job had done some "creative" insurance planning and he was effectively uninsured, although they are going to court about this. Well she told me he always wanted to open a premium cigar store, and if they ever get a settlement that is what he wants to do. Once I knew he liked cigars, I started to bring her some nice cigars every week or so. Apparently these are the highlight of his day, and she always relays his review back to me. The CAO LX2 I sent the other day elicited "Boy he likes some strong cigars". I have never met the guy in person, but once again I am really hoping for some spiritual healing to flow from the good cigars. Thanks for listening, just thought this was the right crowd to share with.

04-20-2010, 09:11 PM	#2
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The power of a cigar You can stop and enjoy and relax. It has to be healing. Thanks for the stories.

04-20-2010, 09:34 PM	#3
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: The power of a cigar Thanks for sharing Bobby. Good stories.

04-20-2010, 09:47 PM	#4
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,848 Trading: (51)	Re: The power of a cigar Good stuff there. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

04-20-2010, 10:07 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: The power of a cigar Nice!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

04-21-2010, 12:00 AM	#6
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: The power of a cigar Sweet story. I totally believe that power as well

04-21-2010, 12:02 AM	#7
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: The power of a cigar Very nice my man!! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

04-21-2010, 01:55 AM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: The power of a cigar I believe! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-21-2010, 05:31 AM	#9
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: The power of a cigar Great stuff Bobby!

04-21-2010, 08:07 AM	#10
Nurse_Maduro Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The power of a cigar Great post! That's really what I love about this hobby...how great it feels to bring someone else into the fold. Or just gift someone unexpectedly and put a smile on his/her face. It really is a brotherhhod.

04-21-2010, 08:23 AM	#11
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: The power of a cigar It's a nice way to spread some love, that's for sure. __________________

04-21-2010, 08:44 AM	#12
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: The power of a cigar Very cool.

04-21-2010, 08:46 AM	#13
jitzy Illusione Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Windermere Fl Posts: 306 Trading: (17)	Re: The power of a cigar Awesome story __________________

04-21-2010, 08:57 AM	#14
NeverEnoughStick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The power of a cigar Thanks for sharing Bobby!!

04-21-2010, 08:59 AM	#15
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: The power of a cigar Thanks for sharing the story Bobby, great stuff! __________________

04-21-2010, 09:00 AM	#16
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: The power of a cigar Nice! __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

04-21-2010, 09:03 AM	#17
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: The power of a cigar Definitely cool stories. Sometimes it doesn't take much to mean a lot to someone. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

04-21-2010, 11:23 AM	#18
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: The power of a cigar Thanks for sharing!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

04-21-2010, 11:28 AM	#19
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: The power of a cigar Great story bro. It's a good thing you are doing for people and it will come back to you I always loved how a good cigar can center you and help you see what's important in life.

04-21-2010, 02:59 PM	#20
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: The power of a cigar Great story!! I completely agree that there is a healing property with cigars. They force you to slow down and just relax. I always smoke on my deck, and I feel so relaxed during/after a cigar becuase I spend my time either with good people, or just sit there and watch nature in all its glory. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.