Yard GARS

[Blueface]

Frankly, at 55, I feel old and wise enough to know to smoke my best cigars first and never keep anything in my humidor other than what I consider my best cigars.
In this manner, even while doing yard work, I smoke my best cigars.
Life is way too short to do anything less if one can.

[Django]

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I'm not breaking balls here, but I see these types of posts on here sometimes and wonder why reply in a "Yard GARS" thread? It's like going into the "Gin" thread solely for the purpose of saying "Yuck, I don't like Gin. If I'm going to have a drink it'll be Scotch!"

There is a simple (and very obvious) reason I posted a reply in this thread even though I rarely smoke during yard work:

I AM A LOUDMOUTH and can't resist the urge to reply when I read posts

Why do I even read these topics you ask? It's a combination of my need for both entertainment and education.

Having said this I do however (sometimes) smoke in between yard work and/or when taking a break from walking/hiking in which case I usually pick anything short of EL's, very well aged cigars or other 'special' smokes. Making these smokes my equivalent of a yard gar. Ergo... I read the post; ergo... I replied; ergo ...

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wait a sec. Am I going in circles?

[brylee]

I'm not breaking balls here, but I see these types of posts on here sometimes and wonder why reply in a "Yard GARS" thread? It's like going into the "Gin" thread solely for the purpose of saying "Yuck, I don't like Gin. If I'm going to have a drink it'll be Scotch!"

Well said!

[Porch Dweller]

Originally Posted by Django

There is a simple (and very obvious) reason I posted a reply in this thread even though I rarely smoke during yard work:

I AM A LOUDMOUTH and can't resist the urge to reply when I read posts

Why do I even read these topics you ask? It's a combination of my need for both entertainment and education.

Having said this I do however (sometimes) smoke in between yard work and/or when taking a break from walking/hiking in which case I usually pick anything short of EL's, very well aged cigars or other 'special' smokes. Making these smokes my equivalent of a yard gar. Ergo... I read the post; ergo... I replied; ergo ...

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wait a sec. Am I going in circles?

No, I didn't ask why people read these threads who don't have "yard gars". I asked why bother to reply.

[tsolomon]

There are only a few times when I have a yard project that allows me time to smoke a cigar. Washing the car, cleaning the pond and trimming the shrubs are all activities where I can smoke a cigar. My choice of a cigar is usually one that I enjoy a lot like an Illusione Rothchild or MK, or something that is new that I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but mainly it's going to be a short cigar.

[benchjockey]

Vindicator by Oliva. A decent cheap smoke.

[AdamJoshua]

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

No, I didn't ask why people read these threads who don't have "yard gars". I asked why bother to reply.

People make one or two posts that, even if you don't approve are still about the topic of yard gars, if they don't smoke them and they say that that's a viable answer. Calling them out and making a big deal out of it only compounds the issue that you are complaining about, a mini self-fulfilling prophecy as it were, then you have someone like me that just feels like he has to post the drivel I'm posting right now and around and around we go.

I'm sorry I forget, what were we talking about originally?

Oh yah, lighten up Francis

[jhedrick83]

The only time I'll go with a "yard gar" is when I'm mowing the grass. While sitting on the mower why the hell not have one!?! It's a Gran Habano Vintage 2002 Churchill. CBID ~$33 for a bundle of 20 off freefall.

[Porch Dweller]

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

People make one or two posts that, even if you don't approve are still about the topic of yard gars, if they don't smoke them and they say that that's a viable answer. Calling them out and making a big deal out of it only compounds the issue that you are complaining about, a mini self-fulfilling prophecy as it were, then you have someone like me that just feels like he has to post the drivel I'm posting right now and around and around we go.

I'm sorry I forget, what were we talking about originally?

Oh yah, lighten up Francis

If I came across as calling people out I apologize to them. When I asked the question is wasn't to be snotty, it was to actually try and understand their POV. If a bunch of people are discussing basketball I truly don't understand the point of making a comment like "I don't like basketball at all." So I'm asking why people do that. If that's "making a big deal" out of something then you should see me when I'm actually fired up about a topic and my Irish comes out.

In retrospect I never would have brought the whole thing up if I hadn't woken up on the wrong side of the bed with a nasty sinus headache. Oh well, closing barn doors and such...

And with that said, anyone have any favorite yard 'gars?

[dijit]

I think we all just need to pick a cigar and light up and reflect on whet we have said here. Hell have a stiff drink or fire up the lawn mower if that makes it feel better! Have a good night all.

[Dude Here]

Depends on the type of work I'm doing outside. If it's something easy, like watering or raking leaves then it's cigar time. Tried to have a smoke the other day while pruning my magnolia tree, yeah, not happening there.

As for the smokes, I like the 5 Vegas A's, Don Lino Africa, or RP 92 seconds in the short perfect or petit corona size.

[azar]

Dang it man didn't know this was a touchy subject other then that I wouldn't have asked ah yes I would have. Being new guy and now I see who gets fired up with a question! I wasn't really trying to stir a pot.
Mack

[RWhisenand]

I used to smoke yard gars, my old favorite was La Aurora 107 robustos. Great little smokes, full of leather and earth. Anyway some time ago I just kind of stopped having a cigar when working around the house. Anymore I prefer to hurry through my chores then sit down for a good smoke. To each his own of course.

[jsnake]

Usually a 5 Vegas for me. But I will grab a loose single of whatever. I save my high end stuff for actual relaxation and socializing.

And as to the other discussion here I think sometimes I am guilty of this and it is usually to poke a friend with a stick in a teasing manner. You can't really judge tone or context on internet forums. Some guys can take it for what it is and some guys get all sorts of bent out of shape. I am here to talk about something we all have in common and to make friends. If I ever offend anyone with a post it would be unintentional.

[dijit]

Dont sweat it Mack. Some people just sound stirred up when they speak. Keep in mind also that type doesnt carry tone or conversational inflection. Besides if they are stirred up who cares the rest of us are enjoying the conversation.

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

I don't have much of a yard, am I allowed to post about stoop 'gars?

[shade]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Frankly, at 55, I feel old and wise enough to know to smoke my best cigars first and never keep anything in my humidor other than what I consider my best cigars.
In this manner, even while doing yard work, I smoke my best cigars.
Life is way too short to do anything less if one can.

+1

After the Winter from Hell, I am so looking forward to getting outside, and making sure my wife is doing a good job pulling weeds. No, wait, scratch that.

After umpteen visits by the Polar Vortex (thanks derrek), I can't wait to mow the 'back forty' while enjoying a fine cigar, and listening to some good tunes on the headphones. Most relaxing.