Out of my Padded Room I Peek

12-14-2009, 12:22 PM

Slowly the door opens as my staright jacket hits the floor. I very carefully look down the hall. I look left, then right. What is that awesome aroma? Smells like something I remember. It is a mixture of Boli CJ, Scotch, Beer, Escudo, Coffee, Wine, and sniff sniff, and Thorzine.

I hear laughter!
Guy and Gals, fellow Cigar Crazed Asylum Mates, it has been a weird year. I first want to apologize for my absence. I really missed the friendship and banter. I also missed the wealth of information that is to be learned, and seeing the newbs come with excitement and find their place here, as I did the other place a good while back.
It will be a while before I can suit up for Bombing Missions. Although, I do miss bringing down the fire.
I won't go into every detail of my absence, but I will admit that a divorce was involved. It took me totally by surprise and knocked the wind right outta my sails. I have learned a lot from it, and continue to learn. The biggest thing is finding ME again. All that sad stuff said, I have a few lessons I'd like to share.

1. Diamonds are forever. If I could get it back, I would go get me a new Dirt Bike.

2. If you are called a doormat, you don't necessarily have to believe it. But, I did.

3. Your truest friends are the one's still there when the shite happens. Let the other's go their way.

4. Some things in life will never make sense. Forget about it and fire up a stogie.

5. Cigars will return the love they are given. Well, unless its Cremosas we're talking about. So, keep that humi checked.

6. Don't always seek love. Let it find you. Be patient. That's the hard part.

7. Don't be ashamed to tell your friends what is going on in your life and withdraw from them. That one is for you all. I'm sorry I did not trust you more. There was probably a lot of good advise I missed due to that.

I apologize for withdrawing. Sorry I didn't share the pain. My biggest regret is someone might have been going through similar pain and I could have helped them.

Hope you'll have me back everyone! I missed you! And maybe one day someone will here the words, "I'm your Huckleberry"! Old story the newbs might not get. It will come in time.

My best to everyone,

smokeyscotch

Blueface · 12-14-2009, 12:26 PM

God knows I live in an occasional valley.
Life is full of them.
Things happen for a reason.
When one door closes, others open.

Glad to see you are out of your valley and back on top of the hill.
Don't look back.

massphatness · 12-14-2009, 12:27 PM

Missed you, bro.

Welcome back.

12-14-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

God knows I live in an occasional valley.
Life is full of them.
Things happen for a reason.
When one door closes, others open.

Glad to see you are out of your valley and back on top of the hill.
Don't look back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by massphatness

Missed you, bro.

Welcome back.

Thanks Guys! Missed you too!

replicant_argent · 12-14-2009, 12:36 PM

Thanks for remembering a good place to be.

12-14-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Thanks for remembering a good place to be.

No way I could forget this place.

14holestogie · 12-14-2009, 12:48 PM

Welcome back, bro.

Here's to better days, my friend.

bobarian · 12-14-2009, 12:50 PM

Welcome back bro. We all missed you.

68TriShield · 12-14-2009, 01:28 PM

Welcome back into the fold Bro...

White97Jimmy · 12-14-2009, 02:20 PM

We all take breaks from things, no biggie! Welcome back!

IBQTEE1 · 12-14-2009, 02:46 PM

Sorry about everything you are going through. Everything happens for a reason.

Coach Deg · 12-30-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IBQTEE1

Sorry about everything you are going through. Everything happens for a reason.

I went through a divorce five years ago. Follow your 7 rules and you should end up in good shape!

smokehouse · 12-14-2009, 02:48 PM

Welcome Back!!

Sorry to hear about your story, I was there myself this past year.

SmokeyJoe · 12-14-2009, 03:06 PM

A Smokeyscotch sighting!

Glad to see you back, Tim. Praying for things to continue improving for you. You have a lot of support here among your friends, bro.

12-14-2009, 03:07 PM

Hi. I hope we run into each other here or elsewhere from time to time. Thanks for sharing the lessons, they just reminded me that I need to do something and let a few go as well. You were here long before I but welcome back anyway.

12-14-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokeyscotch

1. Diamonds are forever. If I could get it back, I would go get me a new Dirt Bike.

2. If you are called a doormat, you don't necessarily have to believe it. But, I did.

3. Your truest friends are the one's still there when the shite happens. Let the other's go their way.

4. Some things in life will never make sense. Forget about it and fire up a stogie.

5. Cigars will return the love they are given. Well, unless its Cremosas we're talking about. So, keep that humi checked.

6. Don't always seek love. Let it find you. Be patient. That's the hard part.

7. Don't be ashamed to tell your friends what is going on in your life and withdraw from them. That one is for you all. I'm sorry I did not trust you more. There was probably a lot of good advise I missed due to that.

1. Been there, though it would have been a few snakes for me.

2. I've wiped off the footprints long ago. We all need to learn sometime.

3. MOST DEFINITELY!

4. Like women, in general.

5. ...or a Gorilla Finger. BLECH!

6. The more you seek, the more it hides from you.

7. God knows I've leaned on my friends here in some rough times, so I highly second this notion!!!!

...and for levity's sake...is your real name Eldrick?

Welcome back...there's plenty of chairs still available.

12-14-2009, 07:12 PM

...and for levity's sake...is your real name Eldrick?

Welcome back...there's plenty of chairs still available.

No, I stopped playing golf a long time ago. If I got that joke correctly?

Thanks everyone for the welcome back and well wishes. I would appreciate it if you keep me in your prayers.

Scottw · 12-14-2009, 03:21 PM

Welcome back pal!

SmokeyJoe · 12-14-2009, 05:33 PM

Thanks for the e-mail, my friend. You have a lot of brothers and sisters here who have your back.

Glad things are turning around for you!

Thaplumbr · 12-14-2009, 06:00 PM

Glad to see ya back Tim!

12-14-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
smokeyscotch Guest Posts: n/a	Out of my Padded Room I Peek Slowly the door opens as my staright jacket hits the floor. I very carefully look down the hall. I look left, then right. What is that awesome aroma? Smells like something I remember. It is a mixture of Boli CJ, Scotch, Beer, Escudo, Coffee, Wine, and sniff sniff, and Thorzine. I hear laughter! Guy and Gals, fellow Cigar Crazed Asylum Mates, it has been a weird year. I first want to apologize for my absence. I really missed the friendship and banter. I also missed the wealth of information that is to be learned, and seeing the newbs come with excitement and find their place here, as I did the other place a good while back. It will be a while before I can suit up for Bombing Missions. Although, I do miss bringing down the fire. I won't go into every detail of my absence, but I will admit that a divorce was involved. It took me totally by surprise and knocked the wind right outta my sails. I have learned a lot from it, and continue to learn. The biggest thing is finding ME again. All that sad stuff said, I have a few lessons I'd like to share. 1. Diamonds are forever. If I could get it back, I would go get me a new Dirt Bike. 2. If you are called a doormat, you don't necessarily have to believe it. But, I did. 3. Your truest friends are the one's still there when the shite happens. Let the other's go their way. 4. Some things in life will never make sense. Forget about it and fire up a stogie. 5. Cigars will return the love they are given. Well, unless its Cremosas we're talking about. So, keep that humi checked. 6. Don't always seek love. Let it find you. Be patient. That's the hard part. 7. Don't be ashamed to tell your friends what is going on in your life and withdraw from them. That one is for you all. I'm sorry I did not trust you more. There was probably a lot of good advise I missed due to that. I apologize for withdrawing. Sorry I didn't share the pain. My biggest regret is someone might have been going through similar pain and I could have helped them. Hope you'll have me back everyone! I missed you! And maybe one day someone will here the words, "I'm your Huckleberry"! Old story the newbs might not get. It will come in time. My best to everyone, smokeyscotch

12-14-2009, 12:26 PM	#2
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek God knows I live in an occasional valley. Life is full of them. Things happen for a reason. When one door closes, others open. Glad to see you are out of your valley and back on top of the hill. Don't look back. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-14-2009, 12:27 PM	#3
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek Missed you, bro. Welcome back. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

12-14-2009, 12:36 PM	#5
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek Thanks for remembering a good place to be. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

12-14-2009, 12:48 PM	#7
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek Welcome back, bro. Here's to better days, my friend. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

12-14-2009, 12:50 PM	#8
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek Welcome back bro. We all missed you.

12-14-2009, 01:28 PM	#9
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek Welcome back into the fold Bro...

12-14-2009, 02:20 PM	#10
White97Jimmy Puff on this Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Posts: 195 Trading: (1)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek We all take breaks from things, no biggie! Welcome back!

12-14-2009, 02:46 PM	#11
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek Sorry about everything you are going through. Everything happens for a reason. __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!

12-14-2009, 02:48 PM	#13
smokehouse Hiding from Curly Cut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 83 Trading: (0)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek Welcome Back!! Sorry to hear about your story, I was there myself this past year. __________________ A bad day hunting or fishing is better than a good day at work.

12-14-2009, 03:06 PM	#14
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek A Smokeyscotch sighting! Glad to see you back, Tim. Praying for things to continue improving for you. You have a lot of support here among your friends, bro. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

12-14-2009, 03:07 PM	#15
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek Hi. I hope we run into each other here or elsewhere from time to time. Thanks for sharing the lessons, they just reminded me that I need to do something and let a few go as well. You were here long before I but welcome back anyway.

12-14-2009, 07:12 PM	#17
smokeyscotch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek ...and for levity's sake...is your real name Eldrick? Welcome back...there's plenty of chairs still available. No, I stopped playing golf a long time ago. If I got that joke correctly? Thanks everyone for the welcome back and well wishes. I would appreciate it if you keep me in your prayers.

12-14-2009, 03:21 PM	#18
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek Welcome back pal!

12-14-2009, 05:33 PM	#19
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek Thanks for the e-mail, my friend. You have a lot of brothers and sisters here who have your back. Glad things are turning around for you! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

12-14-2009, 06:00 PM	#20
Thaplumbr Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Leroy Location: Jacksonville Arkansas Posts: 585 Trading: (58)	Re: Out of my Padded Room I Peek Glad to see ya back Tim! __________________ Proud to be a TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS FAN!!