TRYING not to lose interest

mk05 · 08-17-2012, 07:08 PM

Congratulations sir, you are not addicted to nicotine!

I smoke - like yourself - when I'm with friends; I associate cigars with having a relaxing time. I also associate smoking with "everybody shut the hell up so I can sit here alone and stare at nature" time. If you can find something else to associate with smoking that brings a smile to your face, I think you'll start enjoying again.

cmitch · 08-19-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mk05

Congratulations sir, you are not addicted to nicotine!

I smoke - like yourself - when I'm with friends; I associate cigars with having a relaxing time. I also associate smoking with "everybody shut the hell up so I can sit here alone and stare at nature" time. If you can find something else to associate with smoking that brings a smile to your face, I think you'll start enjoying again.

It's a wonder. I usually smoke 1 a night and about 3 on Tuesdays. Of course, poker eats up about 4 to 5, depending on the game length. I'm in the process of planning a local herf at my place for the guys. That's when I'll find out who my true friends are. I've discovered, though, that great smokes often come at a price, prices I can't afford and it's either smoke so-so sticks or cut back. Life is too short to smoke so-so cigars.

mk05 · 08-19-2012, 09:16 PM

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I've discovered, though, that great smokes often come at a price, prices I can't afford and it's either smoke so-so sticks or cut back. Life is too short to smoke so-so cigars.

Well I agree with the latter, but as to the former, I would opine that you just haven't found what you're looking for. Have you tried graycliffs? Blue and blacks are excellent nc's and can be had for $5-7. AF chateau sg, epc maduro, etc.

pektel · 08-20-2012, 08:14 AM

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I also associate smoking with "everybody shut the hell up so I can sit here alone and stare at nature" time.

That's my main time to smoke. The gf/kids stay inside, and I head out on the deck. One hour of peace/reflection. I've had some great talks with myself out on that deck.

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mk05 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,331 Trading: (2)	Re: TRYING not to lose interest Congratulations sir, you are not addicted to nicotine! I smoke - like yourself - when I'm with friends; I associate cigars with having a relaxing time. I also associate smoking with "everybody shut the hell up so I can sit here alone and stare at nature" time. If you can find something else to associate with smoking that brings a smile to your face, I think you'll start enjoying again.