How to remember?

Byaah · 08-22-2014, 08:58 PM

When you first started out smoking cigars, what did you do to remember what you liked and what you did not like?

Do you jot down notes? Make a private blog? Keep the label/wrapper?

There is so much info, just trying to keep up with brands is to much, trying to remember what leaf everything was and age seems like and overwhelming task but I don't wish to just drop money and not remember.

WhiteMamba · 08-22-2014, 09:03 PM

I keep labels in an empty box and also keep receipts from purchases. Usually if one is really good I will make a mental note or just buy more immediately.

Chainsaw13 · 08-22-2014, 09:17 PM

Myself, I would keep the band and make mental notes. I've tried the log book, but would never stick with it.

pnoon · 08-22-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Myself, I would keep the band and make mental notes. I've tried the log book, but would never stick with it.

I went thru the same thing.
With a smart phone, it's easy to make some quick short notes on likes/dislikes. You could take a photo, too.

Heavy_d · 08-22-2014, 10:39 PM

I have a memory like a piece of Swiss cheese, so I can't do the mental note thing. I have an analog cigar journal that let's me paste in the band and fill in relevant details with a review. Also, there's plenty of mobile apps that let you manage humidor inventory and add reviews as you smoke them.

Byaah · 08-22-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy_d

Also, there's plenty of mobile apps that let you manage humidor inventory and add reviews as you smoke them.

Ooooorly? My friend just uprgraded his phone to a Galaxy S5 and gave me his S4 (I had a walmart brick 15$, for the past 2-3 years lol). So I am back into the game with a smartphone in tow.

Do you have any recommendations for apps?

Subvet642 · 08-23-2014, 08:02 AM

Notebook, tape for cigar bands, pen.

Don't forget the ones you didn't like; they're even more important to remember.

Heavy_d · 08-24-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Byaah

Ooooorly? My friend just uprgraded his phone to a Galaxy S5 and gave me his S4 (I had a walmart brick 15$, for the past 2-3 years lol). So I am back into the game with a smartphone in tow.

Do you have any recommendations for apps?

The one I use is Mobile Stogie for iPhone. Not sure if it's available for android, but might be.

stevef2005 · 08-24-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Byaah

Ooooorly? My friend just uprgraded his phone to a Galaxy S5 and gave me his S4 (I had a walmart brick 15$, for the past 2-3 years lol). So I am back into the game with a smartphone in tow.

Do you have any recommendations for apps?

Dunno how I missed this. I use/used "My Humidor" to try and keep track of what I had in the humidor. After a few weeks though I kept forgetting to add/remove and it got all out of whack. Simple but did what I needed it too. The free one I know limits you to like 20 entries or so but I think it costs a grand total of 2.99 for the full version. Seemed to work great for me but like I said, I kept forgetting to use it.

Edit: Its in Google Play store for Android...

08-23-2014, 04:12 PM

I use my memory for those sticks that I know made a great impression on me so that has shot holes in my budget because I like so many. Making a journal is a good idea for those just starting out but understand that your tastes will change and what used to be a favorite will suddenly become a lost memory as you continue your journey.

Byaah · 08-23-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarEnvy

but understand that your tastes will change and what used to be a favorite will suddenly become a lost memory as you continue your journey.

Yeah I figured this would happen over time. While I would be sad to see things I like drift away it would allow me to have that "new" experience again finding another.

OLS · 08-23-2014, 07:02 PM

For me I have never cared. A good cigar is a rare thing, each one is different, the enjoyable ones are
better memories than the bad ones, but I don't get too anal about records of anything more than box codes and
price paid. I let the memories go....if it was meant to be, they will come back to me.

Porch Dweller · 08-23-2014, 09:45 PM

It's easier for me to remember the ones that I just don't care for.

stevef2005 · 08-23-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

It's easier for me to remember the ones that I just don't care for.

Agreed. I tend to remember the ones I don't care for and the ones that are AMAZING!!!

czerbe · 08-25-2014, 10:43 AM

I thought about keeping track but to be honest all I do is keep a log on my phone of what I smoked and how many of each, but I don't make side notes or wrapper styles, things like that... i just want to sit down and enjoy the smoke.

NCRadioMan · 08-26-2014, 10:59 PM

Just like you can remember if you liked what you have eaten, you can remember if you liked the cigar. And usually, if you can't remember what the cigar was like, you probably didn't like it.

08-22-2014, 08:58 PM	#1
Byaah BYAAAAAAAAAAH!!! Join Date: Aug 2014 First Name: Brandon Location: Texas Posts: 141 Trading: (2)	How to remember? When you first started out smoking cigars, what did you do to remember what you liked and what you did not like? Do you jot down notes? Make a private blog? Keep the label/wrapper? There is so much info, just trying to keep up with brands is to much, trying to remember what leaf everything was and age seems like and overwhelming task but I don't wish to just drop money and not remember.

08-22-2014, 09:03 PM	#2
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: How to remember? I keep labels in an empty box and also keep receipts from purchases. Usually if one is really good I will make a mental note or just buy more immediately. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

08-22-2014, 09:17 PM	#3
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: How to remember? Myself, I would keep the band and make mental notes. I've tried the log book, but would never stick with it. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

08-22-2014, 10:39 PM	#5
Heavy_d Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Derek Location: Eastern, KY Posts: 878 Trading: (1)	Re: How to remember? I have a memory like a piece of Swiss cheese, so I can't do the mental note thing. I have an analog cigar journal that let's me paste in the band and fill in relevant details with a review. Also, there's plenty of mobile apps that let you manage humidor inventory and add reviews as you smoke them. __________________ "maybe it's like becoming one with the cigar. You lose yourself in it; everything fades away" -Raul Julia

08-23-2014, 08:02 AM	#7
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: How to remember? Notebook, tape for cigar bands, pen. Don't forget the ones you didn't like; they're even more important to remember. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

08-23-2014, 04:12 PM	#10
CigarEnvy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How to remember? I use my memory for those sticks that I know made a great impression on me so that has shot holes in my budget because I like so many. Making a journal is a good idea for those just starting out but understand that your tastes will change and what used to be a favorite will suddenly become a lost memory as you continue your journey.

08-23-2014, 07:02 PM	#12
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: How to remember? For me I have never cared. A good cigar is a rare thing, each one is different, the enjoyable ones are better memories than the bad ones, but I don't get too anal about records of anything more than box codes and price paid. I let the memories go....if it was meant to be, they will come back to me.

08-23-2014, 09:45 PM	#13
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: How to remember? It's easier for me to remember the ones that I just don't care for. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

08-25-2014, 10:43 AM	#15
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: How to remember? I thought about keeping track but to be honest all I do is keep a log on my phone of what I smoked and how many of each, but I don't make side notes or wrapper styles, things like that... i just want to sit down and enjoy the smoke. __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

08-26-2014, 10:59 PM	#16
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: How to remember? Just like you can remember if you liked what you have eaten, you can remember if you liked the cigar. And usually, if you can't remember what the cigar was like, you probably didn't like it. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.