Ritual Smokes

jjmitchem · 06-15-2012, 10:35 PM

Here is a question for everyone

Describe a time when you ritually smoke a cigar. Some place or when you are doing something that without a cigar you would be missing something special.

For me one of my times is right now. I am sitting down to write a sermon for this Sunday and in the tradition of Charles Spurgeon; the cigar gets lit, a little libation gets poured and I begin my writing process. I've usually spent all week praying and making notes and then when the time is right I sit down to do this

If I didn't have the cigar then it would feel like I was missing something. I guess it is kind of like my Old Testament "Burnt Offering"

icehog3 · 06-15-2012, 10:54 PM

Winding down at night after a hockey game, Whether the team is hanging out at the rink, BBQing and drinking, or I am at home alone, I always smoke one after a game.

ironchefscott · 06-16-2012, 12:17 AM

sitting on my porch watching silly hipsters ride by....listening to ghetto rap music

3SmokesaRound · 06-16-2012, 12:56 AM

Playing golf. I've played one round of golf in the last year without a cigar or 3.

DaBear · 06-16-2012, 07:05 AM

Tailgates just don't feel the same with out a couple smokes. Same with work. Unless I'm actively busy with something that requires both hands(which isn't much on the job) I have to have something lit. And even then sometimes I'll still be smoking one.

E.J. · 06-16-2012, 08:11 AM

Every Friday we have what we call "Dog Day", where we bring the dogs over to a friends home and smoke a cigar while the dogs run/play. There are usually a few drinks involved.....

On a sad note, yesterday was the first "Dog Day" we have had since we lost one of the members, a 170lb English Mastiff named Cora that succumbed to cancer on Monday.

DaBear · 06-16-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

Every Friday we have what we call "Dog Day", where we bring the dogs over to a friends home and smoke a cigar while the dogs run/play. There are usually a few drinks involved.....

On a sad note, yesterday was the first "Dog Day" we have had since we lost one of the members, a 170lb English Mastiff named Cora that succumbed to cancer on Monday.

Jeebus Christmas thats a big dog. I know Mastiffs can get up there, but damn.

Ashcan Bill · 06-16-2012, 11:54 PM

New Years Eve. A good friend and I always fire one up (or two or three) as we say goodbye to the old year, and give a big howdy to the new one. We'll have a New Years cigar together as long as we're able to.

longknocker · 06-17-2012, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

New Years Eve. A good friend and I always fire one up (or two or three) as we say goodbye to the old year, and give a big howdy to the new one. We'll have a New Years cigar together as long as we're able to.

Great Way To Bring In The New Year, Brother!

maninblack · 06-16-2012, 09:01 AM

Sitting on my porch with my favorite smoke and a drink watching my boys play in the yard. Love watching them catch fireflies this time of year.

Big Maduro · 06-16-2012, 10:00 AM

Sitting around a campfire. My son and I go once a month. We take a favorite and try new stuff around that fire at night.

Fordman4ever · 06-16-2012, 01:10 PM

hanging out with my brother. we're both in the Air Force now, and we don't really get to hang out that much. So every time we hang out now, we burn through cigars like its our job.

Big Bert · 06-16-2012, 01:45 PM

For me its reading, every time i light up there has to be a good drink and a good read.

Jasonw560 · 06-16-2012, 03:15 PM

Sitting on my back patio, either Thursday or Friday night (depending if I worked a long week), with classical music, my iPad, and an IBC root beer.

RobR1205 · 06-16-2012, 03:33 PM

I smoke during Sunset or in the evening with my best friends in a gazebo over-looking the Thames River...usually after a tough week, or just to celebrate another day completed at the Academy

jjmitchem · 06-16-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RobR1205

I smoke during Sunset or in the evening with my best friends in a gazebo over-looking the Thames River...usually after a tough week, or just to celebrate another day completed at the Academy

That is how it was down range for us too. An evening when it was quiet enough to get together and decompress

Keep plugging along at the academy. It is a life you will not regret

RobR1205 · 06-17-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jjmitchem

That is how it was down range for us too. An evening when it was quiet enough to get together and decompress

Keep plugging along at the academy. It is a life you will not regret

One of the best decisions I've ever made. It's tough, but man it is one heck of an experience so far.

sevans105 · 06-16-2012, 03:46 PM

There is a restaurant/bar...ok, mostly bar within walking distance (I dont drive anymore) on the lake. I love to hang out there in the evenings and enjoy a cigar or three on their patio and watch the sun go down. Not sure if I can go there and not burn a cigar or two. The bartenders often join me if it's slow so I generally bring my 15 count holder. Usually come back considerably lighter. Great place.

Blak Smyth · 06-16-2012, 06:18 PM

When I lost my Grandfather who lived across the country, I went home from work early, walked to a local graveyard and smoked a cigar reflecting on what my grandfather's life meant to me. It was my way of saying goodbye, and I will never forget what that cigar meant to me.

Dunkel · 06-16-2012, 06:49 PM

When fishing/camping. I go a few times a week for an overnight camping/fishing trip. Cigars are essential!

06-15-2012, 10:35 PM	#1
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Ritual Smokes Here is a question for everyone Describe a time when you ritually smoke a cigar. Some place or when you are doing something that without a cigar you would be missing something special. For me one of my times is right now. I am sitting down to write a sermon for this Sunday and in the tradition of Charles Spurgeon; the cigar gets lit, a little libation gets poured and I begin my writing process. I've usually spent all week praying and making notes and then when the time is right I sit down to do this If I didn't have the cigar then it would feel like I was missing something. I guess it is kind of like my Old Testament "Burnt Offering" __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon

06-15-2012, 10:54 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Ritual Smokes Winding down at night after a hockey game, Whether the team is hanging out at the rink, BBQing and drinking, or I am at home alone, I always smoke one after a game. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-16-2012, 12:17 AM	#3
ironchefscott Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: scott Location: Portland, OR Posts: 363 Trading: (5)	Re: Ritual Smokes sitting on my porch watching silly hipsters ride by....listening to ghetto rap music

06-16-2012, 12:56 AM	#4
3SmokesaRound CCCC Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bill Location: CA Posts: 685 Trading: (48)	Re: Ritual Smokes Playing golf. I've played one round of golf in the last year without a cigar or 3.

06-16-2012, 07:05 AM	#5
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Ritual Smokes Tailgates just don't feel the same with out a couple smokes. Same with work. Unless I'm actively busy with something that requires both hands(which isn't much on the job) I have to have something lit. And even then sometimes I'll still be smoking one.

06-16-2012, 08:11 AM	#6
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Ritual Smokes Every Friday we have what we call "Dog Day", where we bring the dogs over to a friends home and smoke a cigar while the dogs run/play. There are usually a few drinks involved..... On a sad note, yesterday was the first "Dog Day" we have had since we lost one of the members, a 170lb English Mastiff named Cora that succumbed to cancer on Monday.

06-16-2012, 11:54 PM	#8
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,901 Trading: (6)	Re: Ritual Smokes New Years Eve. A good friend and I always fire one up (or two or three) as we say goodbye to the old year, and give a big howdy to the new one. We'll have a New Years cigar together as long as we're able to.

06-16-2012, 09:01 AM	#10
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: Ritual Smokes Sitting on my porch with my favorite smoke and a drink watching my boys play in the yard. Love watching them catch fireflies this time of year. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-16-2012, 10:00 AM	#11
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Ritual Smokes Sitting around a campfire. My son and I go once a month. We take a favorite and try new stuff around that fire at night.

06-16-2012, 01:10 PM	#12
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Ritual Smokes hanging out with my brother. we're both in the Air Force now, and we don't really get to hang out that much. So every time we hang out now, we burn through cigars like its our job. __________________

06-16-2012, 01:45 PM	#13
Big Bert Been a long time coming Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Albert Location: Gardena, CA. Posts: 373 Trading: (10)	Re: Ritual Smokes For me its reading, every time i light up there has to be a good drink and a good read. __________________ Big Bert Approved

06-16-2012, 03:15 PM	#14
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Ritual Smokes Sitting on my back patio, either Thursday or Friday night (depending if I worked a long week), with classical music, my iPad, and an IBC root beer. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

06-16-2012, 03:33 PM	#15
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Ritual Smokes I smoke during Sunset or in the evening with my best friends in a gazebo over-looking the Thames River...usually after a tough week, or just to celebrate another day completed at the Academy

06-16-2012, 03:46 PM	#18
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: Ritual Smokes There is a restaurant/bar...ok, mostly bar within walking distance (I dont drive anymore) on the lake. I love to hang out there in the evenings and enjoy a cigar or three on their patio and watch the sun go down. Not sure if I can go there and not burn a cigar or two. The bartenders often join me if it's slow so I generally bring my 15 count holder. Usually come back considerably lighter. Great place. __________________

06-16-2012, 06:18 PM	#19
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Ritual Smokes When I lost my Grandfather who lived across the country, I went home from work early, walked to a local graveyard and smoked a cigar reflecting on what my grandfather's life meant to me. It was my way of saying goodbye, and I will never forget what that cigar meant to me. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

06-16-2012, 06:49 PM	#20
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Ritual Smokes When fishing/camping. I go a few times a week for an overnight camping/fishing trip. Cigars are essential! __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol