How do you know when you've bought too many?

cmitch · 03-16-2012, 06:11 PM

I ordered a new phone because I dropped and broke my old Motorola. I had already given the missus a heads up that my cigar order would be arriving soon. In comes the phone in an 8 x 6 x 6 box. Wife says, Cigars? I said, "phone." "Are you sure? It says Olva on the side."
"that's a shipping code prefix. If it was my cigars, the box would've been four times that size."
I got 'the look'. Time to go.

Chemyst · 03-16-2012, 06:33 PM

I had a witty reply but you got 'the look',
so you're already busted.

Chemyst

cmitch · 03-16-2012, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chemyst

I had a witty reply but you got 'the look',
so you're already busted.

Chemyst

Once you get the look, it's just best to get lost.

Timbo147 · 03-16-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cmitch

Once you get the look, it's just best to get lost.

Or a P.O. box

03-16-2012, 07:58 PM

yup. P.O. box. or ship to a coworkers house.

TJtorpedo · 03-16-2012, 08:20 PM

It rarely works, but I usually tell her buying cigars is cheaper than dropping fifty bucks at a bar and waking up with a splitting headache.

68TriShield · 03-16-2012, 08:31 PM

Was it the eye or was it the Stink Eye?

If the latter...forget about it.

03-16-2012, 08:57 PM

Nothing wrong with it! Guys have vices, just like most women with shoes, shopping, getting manicures etc. If you're not out boozing and gambling away your retirement....I see nothing wrong with spending a little cash for a quality smoke from time to time. It's a great hobby, the tobacco is so much healthier than disgusting cigarettes, and man, it sure is a great way to spend a couple hours with some buddies!

Crownedone · 03-16-2012, 10:07 PM

Ha....I know the feeling. I have been working on the road for the last month, and unfortunately while in my hotel room alone and board I tend to shop.....! to date the wife has stacked 5 boxes(i think) for me when I return home. She has stopped questioning me about them. She just says in our nightly call " oh by the way you got another box today...." that "TONE" is there, however i'm not sure how that "TONE" is going to be when she gets the next 5 boxes I just ordered this weekend.

lenguamor · 03-16-2012, 10:16 PM

"Too many?" What is this strange language? I do not comprehend it.

jluck · 03-16-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

"Too many?" What is this strange language? I do not comprehend it.

I think it translates to; Time for a larger humidor,coolidor,wineador or.....

Too many cigars= Too few of humidors

Cigar Mike · 03-17-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jluck

I think it translates to; Time for a larger humidor,coolidor,wineador or.....

Too many cigars= Too few of humidors

I think this is about the best answer possible to the question! It's really a matter of perspective when you put it like that....

14holestogie · 03-17-2012, 07:29 AM

My wife let's me know, with every delivery.

Ignorance isn't necessarily a bad thing.

ApexAZ · 03-16-2012, 10:45 PM

When the credit card machine says "declined".

03-16-2012, 11:03 PM

I know that look, next time have it marked Radio Active, that should keep her away

Big Maduro · 03-17-2012, 12:15 AM

Yeah, I got one of those looks when the wife found a receipt from CI. Now I shred those.

cmitch · 03-17-2012, 12:39 AM

I'll refrain from explaining to her that I bought 400 bucks worth for about 218. I don't think she'll 'get it'. I no longer frequent the B&M due to chronic douchebaggery so I go the only local all smoking sports cafe, play Buzztime poker and sip on a drink. No use explaining how much money is saved buying on line as compared to the former B&M.

SvilleKid · 03-17-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cmitch

I'll refrain from explaining to her that I bought 400 bucks worth for about 218. I don't think she'll 'get it'. I no longer frequent the B&M due to chronic douchebaggery so I go the only local all smoking sports cafe, play Buzztime poker and sip on a drink. No use explaining how much money is saved buying on line as compared to the former B&M.

So.... K still being a arsehole? A zebra doesn't change it's stripes, does it!!!!

SvilleKid · 03-17-2012, 12:35 AM

Well Clayton..... At least she JUST gave you the look, and nothing worse!!! Let me know if you need a place to crash. I know I'm 2 hours away, but it's better than sleeping in a car!

cmitch · 03-17-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Well Clayton..... At least she JUST gave you the look, and nothing worse!!! Let me know if you need a place to crash. I know I'm 2 hours away, but it's better than sleeping in a car!

She's not too angry especially since I never discuss amounts. She has her habits, too. Every time I come home, there's a new flower arrangement, knick knack or piece of decor stuffed in our home. I'll leave her to hers so long as she leaves me to mine.

We still need to hook up at Vitolas or somewhere in Birmingham.

03-16-2012, 06:11 PM	#1
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	How do you know when you've bought too many? I ordered a new phone because I dropped and broke my old Motorola. I had already given the missus a heads up that my cigar order would be arriving soon. In comes the phone in an 8 x 6 x 6 box. Wife says, Cigars? I said, "phone." "Are you sure? It says Olva on the side." "that's a shipping code prefix. If it was my cigars, the box would've been four times that size." I got 'the look'. Time to go. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

03-16-2012, 06:33 PM	#2
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? I had a witty reply but you got 'the look', so you're already busted. Chemyst __________________ Can vegans eat animal crackers?

03-16-2012, 07:58 PM	#5
schollianmj Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? yup. P.O. box. or ship to a coworkers house.

03-16-2012, 08:20 PM	#6
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? It rarely works, but I usually tell her buying cigars is cheaper than dropping fifty bucks at a bar and waking up with a splitting headache. __________________

03-16-2012, 08:31 PM	#7
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? Was it the eye or was it the Stink Eye? If the latter...forget about it.

03-16-2012, 08:57 PM	#8
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? Nothing wrong with it! Guys have vices, just like most women with shoes, shopping, getting manicures etc. If you're not out boozing and gambling away your retirement....I see nothing wrong with spending a little cash for a quality smoke from time to time. It's a great hobby, the tobacco is so much healthier than disgusting cigarettes, and man, it sure is a great way to spend a couple hours with some buddies!

03-16-2012, 10:07 PM	#9
Crownedone Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: crawfordville fl. Posts: 289 Trading: (0)	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? Ha....I know the feeling. I have been working on the road for the last month, and unfortunately while in my hotel room alone and board I tend to shop.....! to date the wife has stacked 5 boxes(i think) for me when I return home. She has stopped questioning me about them. She just says in our nightly call " oh by the way you got another box today...." that "TONE" is there, however i'm not sure how that "TONE" is going to be when she gets the next 5 boxes I just ordered this weekend.

03-16-2012, 10:16 PM	#10
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? "Too many?" What is this strange language? I do not comprehend it. __________________

03-17-2012, 07:29 AM	#13
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? My wife let's me know, with every delivery. Ignorance isn't necessarily a bad thing. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

03-16-2012, 10:45 PM	#14
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? When the credit card machine says "declined".

03-16-2012, 11:03 PM	#15
cigarsmoker2543 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? I know that look, next time have it marked Radio Active, that should keep her away

03-17-2012, 12:15 AM	#16
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? Yeah, I got one of those looks when the wife found a receipt from CI. Now I shred those.

03-17-2012, 12:39 AM	#17
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? I'll refrain from explaining to her that I bought 400 bucks worth for about 218. I don't think she'll 'get it'. I no longer frequent the B&M due to chronic douchebaggery so I go the only local all smoking sports cafe, play Buzztime poker and sip on a drink. No use explaining how much money is saved buying on line as compared to the former B&M. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

03-17-2012, 12:35 AM	#19
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: How do you know when you've bought too many? Well Clayton..... At least she JUST gave you the look, and nothing worse!!! Let me know if you need a place to crash. I know I'm 2 hours away, but it's better than sleeping in a car! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.