How long have you been smoking? - Page 5

10-17-2008, 12:18 AM

I am well into my 40th year of cigar smoking and loving every single one of them.

awsmith4 · 10-17-2008, 12:25 AM

I smoked my first cigar at 16 (1997), a CoRo (i think) with my Dad. I then would have cigars here and there but didn't really start smoking seriously until 3 years ago.

N2Advnture · 10-17-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

I smoked my first cigar at 16 (1997), a CoRo (i think) with my Dad. I then would have cigars here and there but didn't really start smoking seriously until 3 years ago.

LOL! My first cc was a CoRo as well in 1995. Started smoking cigars around 1989 (macanudo crystal was my first I believe), so close to 19 years now? (good god)

~Mark

ucla695 · 10-17-2008, 08:08 AM

I've been smoking since the mid-90s. I took a year or two off somewhere in there and then really got into it around '03/04. That's when I discovered how slippery the slope is. I've been loving it ever since.

Cigarcop · 10-17-2008, 10:06 AM

Long, long midnight shifts at work....passed the time and became an obsession....about 15 yrs now. Hopefully another 50 to go

VirtualSmitty · 10-17-2008, 10:12 AM

A decade of destruction

10-17-2008, 10:32 AM

About 16ish years... wow - has it been that long?!?!?

10-17-2008, 11:58 AM

Ive been smoking since jan 2005 so coming up on 4 years

sjnovakovich · 10-17-2008, 12:02 PM

1972 (maybe it was '71). So long ago I barely remember.

SteelCityBoy · 10-02-2011, 03:53 PM

Not counting the black n milds I smoked in high school (cause I thought it was cool!) off and on probably since 2001. A buddy of mine loved AF hemingway's so he would always offer me one when I would be over his spot. I didn't appreciate it at the time but smoked anyway. I might have smoked 12 a year back then, now it is like 12 a week.

N2 GOLD · 10-02-2011, 10:48 PM

It started back in 1996 & still going STRONG...

irratebass · 10-03-2011, 04:38 AM

Started in 2006 or 2007, but didn't get serious about it till this year.

Jasonw560 · 10-03-2011, 07:37 AM

Since 1987. Dutch Masters and Swisher Sweets to LGC and Fuente Hemingways. When I got married (this time), slowed down to about twice a month for 8 years (finances). Now back to once a week. Sometimes twice.

Blak Smyth · 10-03-2011, 08:07 AM

I smoked many crap sticks when I was growing up, Swishers, Backwoods, etc...
I also used to smoke BeeDees.
I started grabbing red dot cohibas on occasion over the last couple years with friends for special occasions, like my wedding or cabin trips.
I only consider myself a serious cigar smoker since the beginning of June, so I am still a huge newb. I do feel like I have progressed extremely fast due to all the BOTL here at CA. I can blame all of you for throwing snowballs at me as I stood on the tip of the slippery icy slope looking down.
Also I gotta blame my neighbors and good BOTL who showed me their humidors and inspired me to make this a full time hobby. Two of them have recently joined CA!!!
Thanks everybody, I plan to be here at CA forever! I am commited and insane!

CigarSquid · 10-03-2011, 08:34 AM

I have had 3-4 cigars in my lifetime until January this year. Now, I've hit the slope and continue to slide! FUN

10-03-2011, 09:28 AM

I've had about a dozen cigars in my life, and I've been "smoking" for about 4 weeks now. LOL

kelmac07 · 10-03-2011, 09:59 AM

Seriously enjoying the hobby...in three years now. No turning back now.

kaisersozei · 10-03-2011, 11:05 AM

Since the early-90's, but I took a hiatus while my kids were in their formative, questioning years and I didn't want to risk being a hypocrite. Started up again about 4-5 years ago

10-03-2011, 11:23 AM

Started in high scool ('93ish) but didn't get serious until '05/'06.

Skywalker · 10-03-2011, 11:32 AM

Four years now!

10-17-2008, 12:18 AM	#81
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How long have you been smoking? I am well into my 40th year of cigar smoking and loving every single one of them.

10-17-2008, 12:25 AM	#82
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: How long have you been smoking? I smoked my first cigar at 16 (1997), a CoRo (i think) with my Dad. I then would have cigars here and there but didn't really start smoking seriously until 3 years ago.

10-17-2008, 08:08 AM	#84
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: How long have you been smoking? I've been smoking since the mid-90s. I took a year or two off somewhere in there and then really got into it around '03/04. That's when I discovered how slippery the slope is. I've been loving it ever since.

10-17-2008, 10:06 AM	#85
Cigarcop Wishin I Was Fishin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pa, In a treestand Posts: 1,434 Trading: (40)	Re: How long have you been smoking? Long, long midnight shifts at work....passed the time and became an obsession....about 15 yrs now. Hopefully another 50 to go

10-17-2008, 10:12 AM	#86
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: How long have you been smoking? A decade of destruction __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

10-17-2008, 10:32 AM	#87
MaytagMan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How long have you been smoking? About 16ish years... wow - has it been that long?!?!?

10-17-2008, 11:58 AM	#88
darb85 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How long have you been smoking? Ive been smoking since jan 2005 so coming up on 4 years

10-17-2008, 12:02 PM	#89
sjnovakovich Stinky Old Stogie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 99 Trading: (2)	Re: How long have you been smoking? 1972 (maybe it was '71). So long ago I barely remember.

10-02-2011, 03:53 PM	#90
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: How long have you been smoking? Not counting the black n milds I smoked in high school (cause I thought it was cool!) off and on probably since 2001. A buddy of mine loved AF hemingway's so he would always offer me one when I would be over his spot. I didn't appreciate it at the time but smoked anyway. I might have smoked 12 a year back then, now it is like 12 a week. __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

10-02-2011, 10:48 PM	#91
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: How long have you been smoking? It started back in 1996 & still going STRONG... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

10-03-2011, 04:38 AM	#92
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: How long have you been smoking? Started in 2006 or 2007, but didn't get serious about it till this year. __________________

10-03-2011, 07:37 AM	#93
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: How long have you been smoking? Since 1987. Dutch Masters and Swisher Sweets to LGC and Fuente Hemingways. When I got married (this time), slowed down to about twice a month for 8 years (finances). Now back to once a week. Sometimes twice. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

10-03-2011, 08:07 AM	#94
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: How long have you been smoking? I smoked many crap sticks when I was growing up, Swishers, Backwoods, etc... I also used to smoke BeeDees. I started grabbing red dot cohibas on occasion over the last couple years with friends for special occasions, like my wedding or cabin trips. I only consider myself a serious cigar smoker since the beginning of June, so I am still a huge newb. I do feel like I have progressed extremely fast due to all the BOTL here at CA. I can blame all of you for throwing snowballs at me as I stood on the tip of the slippery icy slope looking down. Also I gotta blame my neighbors and good BOTL who showed me their humidors and inspired me to make this a full time hobby. Two of them have recently joined CA!!! Thanks everybody, I plan to be here at CA forever! I am commited and insane! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-03-2011, 08:34 AM	#95
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: How long have you been smoking? I have had 3-4 cigars in my lifetime until January this year. Now, I've hit the slope and continue to slide! FUN

10-03-2011, 09:28 AM	#96
Lonely Raven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How long have you been smoking? I've had about a dozen cigars in my life, and I've been "smoking" for about 4 weeks now. LOL

10-03-2011, 09:59 AM	#97
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: How long have you been smoking? Seriously enjoying the hobby...in three years now. No turning back now. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-03-2011, 11:05 AM	#98
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: How long have you been smoking? Since the early-90's, but I took a hiatus while my kids were in their formative, questioning years and I didn't want to risk being a hypocrite. Started up again about 4-5 years ago __________________

10-03-2011, 11:23 AM	#99
audio1der Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How long have you been smoking? Started in high scool ('93ish) but didn't get serious until '05/'06.

10-03-2011, 11:32 AM	#100
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: How long have you been smoking? Four years now! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!