You know what really drives me nuts?

I actually was asked to leave the smoking patio of a bar while enjoying a cigar because the cigarette smokers complained about the smell. The owner then came out to apologize and explained to me he has a business to run and he has to keep the majority of people happy. He explained he was a cigar smoker and asked me to come back and enjoy a stick with him some time. Unfortunately I was on a trip and couldn't make it back but I respected him for coming out and at least explaining the situation to me. I also had a number of nonsmokers mention they liked the smell of the cigar. If I remember correctly it was a montecristo Yellow Tubo.

[ColdCuts]

Originally Posted by jpb437

I actually was asked to leave the smoking patio of a bar while enjoying a cigar because the cigarette smokers complained about the smell.

Welcome to CA, Joshua. This has happened to me so many times over the years that I've entirely given up on smoking a cigar in any "smoking area" that's not attached to a cigar-oriented business.

One notable exception being Europe. It never ever happened to me while traveling in Europe. Granted, that was more than ten years ago, but still. If people were smoking, be it inside or out, I'd fire up a cigar and nobody gave a damn. It was such a treat to smoke cigars almost anytime I wanted, and not be reviled by anyone. Good times. I wonder if it's still that way over there. I sure do hope so. Those days in the United States are a thing you only see in B&W movies anymore.

Originally Posted by jpb437

The owner then came out to apologize and explained to me he has a business to run and he has to keep the majority of people happy. He explained he was a cigar smoker and asked me to come back and enjoy a stick with him some time.

Sounds like a nice guy, at least.

[jjirons69]

Sitting on some choice sticks for years, only to light them up and they:

1) Are rolled so tight, you get a headache from trying to puff
2) Burn up one side or other to the point of total frustration
3) Stay lit long enough for one half-assed puff before a relight

[Steve]

Years ago I was in a pool hall and the air was so thick with cigarette smoke I couldn't even see the counter where the lady with the microphone blasted across the PA "Put that stinkin' thing out boy!"

[ApexAZ]

I hate it when people come into a cigar bar to smoke cigarettes and drink, then complain about the cigar smoke.

[ColdCuts]

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I hate it when people come into a cigar bar to smoke cigarettes and drink, then complain about the cigar smoke.

[hammondc]

[ColdCuts]

You know what really drives me nuts? Getting the runaround from both UPS and USPS. I got an email from UPS at 7:18 PM that said the package I was expecting -- and waiting around for all day -- had been delivered.

Entering the tracking number furnished by CI when they shipped my order, the UPS website says they handed my shipment over to my local post office and that the post office "attempted to deliver your UPS SurePost package and left a delivery notice with instructions."

Someone please explain this to me. I'm hearing both "delivered" and "attempted to deliver." My wife or myself were home ALL day. No delivery. Door buzzer never buzzed. No notice. Nothing. The UPS website provided a USPS tracking number. Using that number, USPS website says DELIVERED at 8:46 AM. I checked with both neighbors. No cigars. No attempted-delivery slip.

I go back to the UPS website to report the package lost. Website says, "Unable to report a lost package. This shipment was transferred to the local post office for delivery. Please contact the shipper for further assistance."

[Porch Dweller]

Originally Posted by ColdCuts

You know what really drives me nuts? Getting the runaround from both UPS and USPS. I got an email from UPS at 7:18 PM that said the package I was expecting -- and waiting around for all day -- had been delivered.

Entering the tracking number furnished by CI when they shipped my order, the UPS website says they handed my shipment over to my local post office and that the post office "attempted to deliver your UPS SurePost package and left a delivery notice with instructions."

Someone please explain this to me. I'm hearing both "delivered" and "attempted to deliver." My wife or myself were home ALL day. No delivery. Door buzzer never buzzed. No notice. Nothing. The UPS website provided a USPS tracking number. Using that number, USPS website says DELIVERED at 8:46 AM. I checked with both neighbors. No cigars. No attempted-delivery slip.

I go back to the UPS website to report the package lost. Website says, "Unable to report a lost package. This shipment was transferred to the local post office for delivery. Please contact the shipper for further assistance."

I've had that exact same sequence of events happen twice before. In each case the package was delivered the day after I got those tracking messages.

[ColdCuts]

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I've had that exact same sequence of events happen twice before. In each case the package was delivered the day after I got those tracking messages.

No kidding? Twice?! Well, I hope it shows up today then. That would be the happiest outcome. Planning on going to the post office later today if it doesn't show.

[czerbe]

My wife.. but I wouldn't have it any other way!

[brigey57]

Originally Posted by ColdCuts

You know what really drives me nuts? When I'm enjoying a terrific cigar, and I overhear one cigarette smoker remark to another cigarette smoker, 'I hate the stink of those things."



As a cigar smoker, what really drives you nuts?

I was in a bar once and had just lit my cigar when two people sitting next to me said "You're not going to light that thing? They stink." I replied that it was lit and I've been sitting here for a while with no complaints. They both said "It's lit?" Yeah it's lit and I'm enjoying the dumb look on both of your faces. I didn't say that but I was sure thinking it. We had a good time talking small talk and they both had a better respect for cigar smokers once they got past their misconceptions.

"Never underestimate the stupidity of a hypocrite!"

[AdamJoshua]

Originally Posted by ColdCuts

As a cigar smoker, what really drives you nuts?

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