I smoked my first cigar

lovenhim · 08-18-2010, 09:45 PM

Hello everyone. I just came in from smoking the first cigar from the gift pack I was sent. It was a 5 Vegas Gold. I will say this up front, so feel free to laugh....I feel high. It took me an hour to smoke it while listening to my audiobook. I used the Ronson Jetlite to ignite it. Now I do not have depth perception and to me it seems that with the lighter a couple of inches away you have like the "beam of heat" that it shoots out at the cigar. I toasted the wrapper while turning the cigar and I saw it glow, then I lit the filler and lightly blew on the end and I had a perfect round and lite cigar. I tok my first puff once it was lit. I enjoyed it very much. I am not sure why I feel a bit high from it. I do not smoke cigs and I have never been drunk, so maybe I am not use to this?

It was very nice and relaxing. My wife took two pics with her cell phone, so here they are. Thanks for breaking me in. My goal is to enjoy this hobby, not to become a "chain cigar smoker.

Superbad · 08-18-2010, 09:49 PM

Congrats! Welcome to the Asylum!

bscottskangum · 08-18-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lovenhim

It was very nice and relaxing

As it should be, for many of us a great cigar is a cathartic experience, it's an awesome way to relax and escape

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Originally Posted by lovenhim

My goal is to enjoy this hobby

And I think that should be everyone's goal

Enjoy your ride down the slippery slope!

Chingas · 08-18-2010, 09:53 PM

Brother you look green as hell in the first pic. You didn't

did you?

Congrats! Cigar chain smokers still enjoy their cigars, they just enjoy a lot more than most!

longknocker · 08-18-2010, 10:09 PM

Nice Pics, Brother!

That "Buzz" Is From The Nicotine. Keep Some Sugar Next To You Like "Jelly Beans" & Pop A Handful When You Start To Feel A Little "Queasy"!

pektel · 08-19-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Nice Pics, Brother!

That "Buzz" Is From The Nicotine. Keep Some Sugar Next To You Like "Jelly Beans" & Pop A Handful When You Start To Feel A Little "Queasy"!

Jelly beans are good with the Erin go Bragh irish whiskey. I'm not fond of flavored cigars, the the jelly beans made it palateable.

lovenhim · 08-18-2010, 10:06 PM

No, I did not hurl, I just was not aware wifey was taking a pic. That is my eyesite, did not know she was where she was, nope no hurling, that was a "lost in thought" look.

I have college tomorrow and I have not been there in 10 years, plus I am helping my cousin who was in the hospital so my mind was running.

Chingas · 08-18-2010, 10:09 PM

Just bustin on ya Brother. Tho if I were to make a recommendation. Maybe take a step or two further away from the propane tank next time you torch up!

lovenhim · 08-18-2010, 10:17 PM

LOL on the propane tank, I forgot it was there. Too funny.

Sugar you say? Interesting. So that is the "smokers high" you hear about? It kinda sucks to be honest, take that away and the experience was very nice. I already have poor eyesite so I do not need to make it worse by being buzzed too. LOL

WEEEEE I enjoyed the flavor and the (to me) large ring size. I found myself with my mind wandering and getting a little bored near the end, so maybe a shorter smoke with that large ring gauge?

jmsremax · 08-18-2010, 10:19 PM

Congrats but I will say one thing....indoors (i think) with a propane tank behind you and torch lighter......you got balls

4WheelVFR · 08-18-2010, 10:24 PM

Don't feel bad about "gettin' high" lol. I'm smoking what I would normally consider a pretty light cigar and I feel a bit light myself. Of course, this is only my second cigar in I dunno how long, it's hot, and I've had a couple choice beverages.....

bscottskangum · 08-18-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lovenhim

Sugar you say? Interesting. So that is the "smokers high" you hear about?

dark chocolate, straight sugar or sugar water helps. I like to have a coke when I notice it starting to hit me

maninblack · 08-18-2010, 10:21 PM

Congrats!! It's all downhill from here! Hope you have a deep bank account. This could get ugly!

lovenhim · 08-18-2010, 10:24 PM

That was out back of the bedroom on a small porch. That propane tank is the one for the kitchen stove. I will add that I sat there for the light, but I moved to the other end of the porch while smoking the cigar to get that light from my eyes and sit in the dark while listening to my audiobook. I did not smoke that cigar long sitting there and did not remove any ash.

lovenhim · 08-18-2010, 10:38 PM

You learn something new every day. Sugar, who'da thunk it. I can not smoke indoors because I live with others, so that is out. Smoking that cigar in an 11x14 size room would be interesting because with the amount of smoke that thing puts off you would end up setting off the alarm system fire alarm. LOL

So that was a medium-ish bodied cigar then?

4WheelVFR · 08-18-2010, 10:47 PM

I would say that is definitely a medium bodied cigar.....at least based on the few that I've smoked.

lovenhim · 08-18-2010, 10:51 PM

Maybe I will try something in a mild next time and work up to a medium, you know start slow.

It was an enjoyable smoke.

4WheelVFR · 08-18-2010, 11:07 PM

You got a humi yet? You're gonna need one, cuz you sound hooked.

and you never know when you might get some extras around here...

Chingas · 08-18-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 4WheelVFR

and you never know when you might get some extras around here...

4WheelVFR · 08-18-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chingas

My color coordination is off these days

08-18-2010, 09:45 PM	#1
lovenhim Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 64 Trading: (0)	I smoked my first cigar Hello everyone. I just came in from smoking the first cigar from the gift pack I was sent. It was a 5 Vegas Gold. I will say this up front, so feel free to laugh....I feel high. It took me an hour to smoke it while listening to my audiobook. I used the Ronson Jetlite to ignite it. Now I do not have depth perception and to me it seems that with the lighter a couple of inches away you have like the "beam of heat" that it shoots out at the cigar. I toasted the wrapper while turning the cigar and I saw it glow, then I lit the filler and lightly blew on the end and I had a perfect round and lite cigar. I tok my first puff once it was lit. I enjoyed it very much. I am not sure why I feel a bit high from it. I do not smoke cigs and I have never been drunk, so maybe I am not use to this? It was very nice and relaxing. My wife took two pics with her cell phone, so here they are. Thanks for breaking me in. My goal is to enjoy this hobby, not to become a "chain cigar smoker. __________________ "Fire up the Quattro" - Gene Hunt

08-18-2010, 09:49 PM	#2
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: I smoked my first cigar Congrats! Welcome to the Asylum!

08-18-2010, 09:53 PM	#4
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: I smoked my first cigar Brother you look green as hell in the first pic. You didn't did you? Congrats! Cigar chain smokers still enjoy their cigars, they just enjoy a lot more than most! __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

08-18-2010, 10:09 PM	#5
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: I smoked my first cigar Nice Pics, Brother! That "Buzz" Is From The Nicotine. Keep Some Sugar Next To You Like "Jelly Beans" & Pop A Handful When You Start To Feel A Little "Queasy"!

08-18-2010, 10:06 PM	#7
lovenhim Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 64 Trading: (0)	Re: I smoked my first cigar No, I did not hurl, I just was not aware wifey was taking a pic. That is my eyesite, did not know she was where she was, nope no hurling, that was a "lost in thought" look. I have college tomorrow and I have not been there in 10 years, plus I am helping my cousin who was in the hospital so my mind was running. __________________ "Fire up the Quattro" - Gene Hunt

08-18-2010, 10:09 PM	#8
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: I smoked my first cigar Just bustin on ya Brother. Tho if I were to make a recommendation. Maybe take a step or two further away from the propane tank next time you torch up! __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

08-18-2010, 10:17 PM	#9
lovenhim Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 64 Trading: (0)	Re: I smoked my first cigar LOL on the propane tank, I forgot it was there. Too funny. Sugar you say? Interesting. So that is the "smokers high" you hear about? It kinda sucks to be honest, take that away and the experience was very nice. I already have poor eyesite so I do not need to make it worse by being buzzed too. LOL WEEEEE I enjoyed the flavor and the (to me) large ring size. I found myself with my mind wandering and getting a little bored near the end, so maybe a shorter smoke with that large ring gauge? __________________ "Fire up the Quattro" - Gene Hunt

08-18-2010, 10:19 PM	#10
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: I smoked my first cigar Congrats but I will say one thing....indoors (i think) with a propane tank behind you and torch lighter......you got balls __________________ Stock/Finance banter

08-18-2010, 10:24 PM	#11
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: I smoked my first cigar Don't feel bad about "gettin' high" lol. I'm smoking what I would normally consider a pretty light cigar and I feel a bit light myself. Of course, this is only my second cigar in I dunno how long, it's hot, and I've had a couple choice beverages.....

08-18-2010, 10:21 PM	#13
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: I smoked my first cigar Congrats!! It's all downhill from here! Hope you have a deep bank account. This could get ugly! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

08-18-2010, 10:24 PM	#14
lovenhim Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 64 Trading: (0)	Re: I smoked my first cigar That was out back of the bedroom on a small porch. That propane tank is the one for the kitchen stove. I will add that I sat there for the light, but I moved to the other end of the porch while smoking the cigar to get that light from my eyes and sit in the dark while listening to my audiobook. I did not smoke that cigar long sitting there and did not remove any ash. __________________ "Fire up the Quattro" - Gene Hunt

08-18-2010, 10:38 PM	#15
lovenhim Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 64 Trading: (0)	Re: I smoked my first cigar You learn something new every day. Sugar, who'da thunk it. I can not smoke indoors because I live with others, so that is out. Smoking that cigar in an 11x14 size room would be interesting because with the amount of smoke that thing puts off you would end up setting off the alarm system fire alarm. LOL So that was a medium-ish bodied cigar then? __________________ "Fire up the Quattro" - Gene Hunt

08-18-2010, 10:47 PM	#16
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: I smoked my first cigar I would say that is definitely a medium bodied cigar.....at least based on the few that I've smoked.

08-18-2010, 10:51 PM	#17
lovenhim Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 64 Trading: (0)	Re: I smoked my first cigar Maybe I will try something in a mild next time and work up to a medium, you know start slow. It was an enjoyable smoke. __________________ "Fire up the Quattro" - Gene Hunt

08-18-2010, 11:07 PM	#18
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: I smoked my first cigar You got a humi yet? You're gonna need one, cuz you sound hooked. and you never know when you might get some extras around here...