Well, this is prolly the end...

boonedoggle · 10-01-2012, 08:22 AM

In 2004, I began my quest to begin collecting premium cigars from around the world. Since that time, I've gotten divorced and have retired from the Air Force. Searching for work, just trying to feel around in the dark basically, I've grown out of the love I used to have for the premium rolled leaf. The Asylum, and previous boards were my obsession. It really bums me out, but I've just lost my passion to learn about, and try each and every one of Rocky Patel's cigars, around 24 a year (lol), and so forth.

Thus I have this huge treasure trove of cigars that I have to do something with! Eventually, I want to get down to maybe a desk top humidor for only very special cigars and special occasions!

Finally, I want to thank all my friends and extended family I met, and tried to keep in touch with through the years. It was certainly a unique and awesome part of my life. But, as with all things, the page must be turned and a new chapter begin. Thanks guys!

Blak Smyth · 10-01-2012, 08:25 AM

I too have given up chasing HTFs and new releases but I imagine cigar smoking will always be a part of my life. There is nothing as relaxing and mind clearing as enjoying a good cigar. Cigars are a very important part of my life. Good luck with your future endeavors. Make sure you don't unload to much, you may regret it later on down the road.

kelmac07 · 10-01-2012, 09:06 AM

I feel you on searching for HTFs, limited releases, etc. I still go after a few brands (Viaje) now and again. Like Shane said, hoping you don't sell everything off in hindsight and rediscover your love of the leaf later on down the road. Best of luck in your new interests.

longknocker · 10-01-2012, 09:17 AM

GL, Jimmy. Hang In There, Brother!

hotreds · 10-01-2012, 09:47 AM

Best wishes, thank-you for your service!

irratebass · 10-01-2012, 09:52 AM

Jimmy, cigars will ALWAYS be around, like the majority has already said, don't sell too much of your stash, and maybe ust take a break from it and don't worry about HTF or LE's and stick with your regulars.

Good luck

cmitch · 10-01-2012, 10:00 AM

I'm in a similar draught and it's getting better BUT winter is setting in, so it's probably going to get much worse for me. Hang in there.

Blak Smyth · 10-01-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Best wishes, thank-you for your service!

Thank you for your service indeed!

smokin5 · 10-01-2012, 10:18 AM

We will miss you 'round here.
Good luck wherever your road leads you.

czerbe · 10-01-2012, 10:33 AM

Enjoy what you can out of them I have found to make sure they are a hobby and for enjoyment not for Stress of collecting.

squishy · 10-01-2012, 11:48 AM

You never know the "bug" my bite again one day!!!! Hope all the best for you in your en devours my friend

maninblack · 10-01-2012, 12:11 PM

Thanks for your service and like the others said, keep some of them just in case you wanna revisit the hobby.

cjhalbrooks · 10-01-2012, 12:19 PM

Thank you for sharing your experience with newer smokers. If you truly stop with this addiction. Know that you have friends here if you ever need anything.

Ogre · 10-01-2012, 01:59 PM

Just remember Jimmy, you have another family here. Hope your happiness for the stick returns.

SvilleKid · 10-01-2012, 02:44 PM

I hate to hear of the negative changes in your life, Jimmy. Hopefully, things will turn and stay on the upswing soon. I hate to see a fellow lover of "those sticks from Charleston" (you know the shop!) getting rid of his stash. I'm with those advising you NOT to get rid of too many of your cigars too soon! There will always be a market out there for them, so ease into letting some go, but use some to sit on a river bank somewhere, and just smoke one while letting the clouds pass by!

Stay strong, and don't disappear from CA. We are here to help if we can.

area51 · 10-01-2012, 02:57 PM

I go through this at least once a year. Take a step back for a little. The leaf will have it's way with you again.

N2 GOLD · 10-01-2012, 04:44 PM

Hey Jimmy, I hear you on chasing the premium rolled leaf & new or limited lines... but, dont quit I think you should take a break... IMHO

Bax · 10-01-2012, 04:52 PM

Just hold on to them, one day you'll be back and kicking yourself you let them all go

JJG · 10-01-2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bax

Just hold on to them, one day you'll be back and kicking yourself you let them all go

I agree with this guy. Just b/c you don't have the passion right now, doesn't mean you won't ever again. I hadnt smoked or bought anything in over a year due to the birth of my son. I didn't post here, or smoke a single cigar, just too busy. Now that things have settled down, I'm getting the cigar bug again. I bought like 40 cigars last week and smoked 5 or 6 over the weekend.

You never know how life will change!

omowasu · 10-01-2012, 09:08 PM

Totally agree with everyones sentiments, if you have great cigars, put them away in a cooler and let them age for a while - see if they spark your interest in the future. And if they do, you will have a very nice aged stock to go to!

Ive gone through the same phases with cigars. I always enjoy a good stick and find them to be very relaxing. At the same time, life changes, things get busy and smoking time can be hard to come by. Its tough for me in the winter too (although this winter will be better with a heated cigar room attached to the house!)... and our wonderful government has not made it any easier. The days of a couple beers and a cigar at the bar after work are gone for most of us. Makes me long to go back to Las Vegas....

You can always go the "smoke less, smoke better" route. Enjoy fewer smokes and enjoy premiums and rarities, and avoid the 20-release lines that all taste the same (usually mediocre at best).

10-01-2012, 08:22 AM	#1
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Well, this is prolly the end... In 2004, I began my quest to begin collecting premium cigars from around the world. Since that time, I've gotten divorced and have retired from the Air Force. Searching for work, just trying to feel around in the dark basically, I've grown out of the love I used to have for the premium rolled leaf. The Asylum, and previous boards were my obsession. It really bums me out, but I've just lost my passion to learn about, and try each and every one of Rocky Patel's cigars, around 24 a year (lol), and so forth. Thus I have this huge treasure trove of cigars that I have to do something with! Eventually, I want to get down to maybe a desk top humidor for only very special cigars and special occasions! Finally, I want to thank all my friends and extended family I met, and tried to keep in touch with through the years. It was certainly a unique and awesome part of my life. But, as with all things, the page must be turned and a new chapter begin. Thanks guys! __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

10-01-2012, 08:25 AM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... I too have given up chasing HTFs and new releases but I imagine cigar smoking will always be a part of my life. There is nothing as relaxing and mind clearing as enjoying a good cigar. Cigars are a very important part of my life. Good luck with your future endeavors. Make sure you don't unload to much, you may regret it later on down the road. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-01-2012, 09:06 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... I feel you on searching for HTFs, limited releases, etc. I still go after a few brands (Viaje) now and again. Like Shane said, hoping you don't sell everything off in hindsight and rediscover your love of the leaf later on down the road. Best of luck in your new interests. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-01-2012, 09:17 AM	#4
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... GL, Jimmy. Hang In There, Brother!

10-01-2012, 09:47 AM	#5
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... Best wishes, thank-you for your service! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

10-01-2012, 09:52 AM	#6
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... Jimmy, cigars will ALWAYS be around, like the majority has already said, don't sell too much of your stash, and maybe ust take a break from it and don't worry about HTF or LE's and stick with your regulars. Good luck __________________

10-01-2012, 10:00 AM	#7
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... I'm in a similar draught and it's getting better BUT winter is setting in, so it's probably going to get much worse for me. Hang in there. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

10-01-2012, 10:18 AM	#9
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... We will miss you 'round here. Good luck wherever your road leads you. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

10-01-2012, 10:33 AM	#10
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... Enjoy what you can out of them I have found to make sure they are a hobby and for enjoyment not for Stress of collecting. __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

10-01-2012, 11:48 AM	#11
squishy I am right behind you Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Eric Location: Orlando Posts: 105 Trading: (2)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... You never know the "bug" my bite again one day!!!! Hope all the best for you in your en devours my friend __________________ BOOM HEADSHOT

10-01-2012, 12:11 PM	#12
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... Thanks for your service and like the others said, keep some of them just in case you wanna revisit the hobby. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-01-2012, 12:19 PM	#13
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... Thank you for sharing your experience with newer smokers. If you truly stop with this addiction. Know that you have friends here if you ever need anything. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

10-01-2012, 01:59 PM	#14
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... Just remember Jimmy, you have another family here. Hope your happiness for the stick returns. __________________

10-01-2012, 02:44 PM	#15
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... I hate to hear of the negative changes in your life, Jimmy. Hopefully, things will turn and stay on the upswing soon. I hate to see a fellow lover of "those sticks from Charleston" (you know the shop!) getting rid of his stash. I'm with those advising you NOT to get rid of too many of your cigars too soon! There will always be a market out there for them, so ease into letting some go, but use some to sit on a river bank somewhere, and just smoke one while letting the clouds pass by! Stay strong, and don't disappear from CA. We are here to help if we can. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

10-01-2012, 02:57 PM	#16
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... I go through this at least once a year. Take a step back for a little. The leaf will have it's way with you again. __________________

10-01-2012, 04:44 PM	#17
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: Well, this is prolly the end... Hey Jimmy, I hear you on chasing the premium rolled leaf & new or limited lines... but, dont quit I think you should take a break... IMHO __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

10-01-2012, 04:52 PM	#18
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... Just hold on to them, one day you'll be back and kicking yourself you let them all go __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

10-01-2012, 09:08 PM	#20
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	Re: Well, this is prolly the end... Totally agree with everyones sentiments, if you have great cigars, put them away in a cooler and let them age for a while - see if they spark your interest in the future. And if they do, you will have a very nice aged stock to go to! Ive gone through the same phases with cigars. I always enjoy a good stick and find them to be very relaxing. At the same time, life changes, things get busy and smoking time can be hard to come by. Its tough for me in the winter too (although this winter will be better with a heated cigar room attached to the house!)... and our wonderful government has not made it any easier. The days of a couple beers and a cigar at the bar after work are gone for most of us. Makes me long to go back to Las Vegas.... You can always go the "smoke less, smoke better" route. Enjoy fewer smokes and enjoy premiums and rarities, and avoid the 20-release lines that all taste the same (usually mediocre at best). __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.