Christmas/Holiday smokes

bruceolee · 12-20-2013, 08:59 PM

So what's your Christmas/Holiday (hate using the term holiday on Christmas) Smoke? For NC I'm thinking an 04' Forbidden X & an 04' DCM Pyramid #3 from the limited release humidor. For CC a 01' RyJ Robusto LE, 07' Diplo #, and maybe a couple more but I haven't decided on the rest yet.

Just curious what you're planning and this includes everything. NC, CC, Pipes, and so on.

pnoon · 12-20-2013, 09:07 PM

I don't plan my cigars.
When I have an opportunity to smoke, I decide then.

thebayratt · 12-20-2013, 09:12 PM

Im planning on my usual Anejo. This year will be a 3 or 4 year old Shark

kelmac07 · 12-20-2013, 09:12 PM

Viaje Holiday Blend (every year)

JenksAnejo · 12-20-2013, 09:32 PM

Viaje Candy Cane

Heavy_d · 12-20-2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

I don't plan my cigars.
When I have an opportunity to smoke, I decide then.

^ This.

AdamJoshua · 12-20-2013, 10:29 PM

i would have to say I plan on smoking something I like, if I light something and don't like it, I'm going to pitch it and try again, that's about the only plan I have and it's year round.

Rock on!

Porch Dweller · 12-20-2013, 10:35 PM

It'll probably by a T52 or an Anejo.

MrClean · 12-20-2013, 11:23 PM

I generally don't plan my smokes. If I get a "unique/expensive" stick, I might save it for a special occasion. But this year since my Secret Santa got me a T52 Pig, I might just smoke that. Or I might save it for when I go to the B&M and can enjoy it in a warm place.
So in other words, I make no plans

mahtofire14 · 12-20-2013, 11:38 PM

Don't usually plan it out either but was thinking of smoking one of last years' Anejos or my only Monte #2 that I've been drooling over for 4 years.

maninblack · 12-21-2013, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

I don't plan my cigars.
When I have an opportunity to smoke, I decide then.

What Peter said

pektel · 12-21-2013, 07:34 AM

I'll tell ya as soon as I pick something from the humi on Christmas.

I don't think I've ever headed to the humi with a specific cigar in mind. Well, I did when I was VERY new to the hobby. Now my only thought when heading down to the vino is "time for a cigar!"

I wish I had a more exciting answer to give.

HollywoodQue · 12-21-2013, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Viaje Holiday Blend (every year)

I made a mistake an gifted my last one....

Good suggestion Mac.

icehog3 · 12-21-2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

I don't plan my cigars.
When I have an opportunity to smoke, I decide then.

Yuppers.

bruceolee · 12-21-2013, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

I don't plan my cigars.
When I have an opportunity to smoke, I decide then.

Normally I don't plan anything but there have been a few smokes that have been sitting in my humi's too long and this year I'm planning on smoking a few. I don't believe you have to have a special smoke for a special occasion but a special occasion always deserves a good smoke no matter what it is. So, it's time to say goodbye to a few hopefully good smokes for the holiday

dijit · 12-21-2013, 01:47 PM

I am in agreement with PNOON. I dont preplan my smokes. I check my spreadsheet and notes to see what fits the occasion at the time of the occasion. That being said I do have some with a little age that are of respected origins and one of those will be consumed this week.

RWhisenand · 12-21-2013, 02:25 PM

I don't normally pre plan either, but this winter has been colder then normal, and I haven't smoked near as much. Being so I have been pre planning my smokes more, I also have a Monte #2 which I received from Jeff Which might make a good Christmas Day smoke.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 12-21-2013, 04:53 PM

I always have a Short Story Maduro or two around the holidays. It is a nice treat and the smoking time ends up being about exactly how much time I have to escape for a cigar

bruceolee · 12-21-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet_Leaf_PDX

It is a nice treat and the smoking time ends up being about exactly how much time I have to escape for a cigar

exactly! i usually end up with one in the morning with coffee and another in the evening after it's all over

RevSmoke · 12-22-2013, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

I don't plan my cigars.
When I have an opportunity to smoke, I decide then.

I agree. I may open a tin of Christmas Cheer from some time in the past, but that isn't even a guarantee. I used to get two tins every year, up until 2008, at which point I have only been getting one a year. I have one tin from every year except a couple since 2000. I have opened and smoked through all the tins from before 2000. 1994 was absolutely the best so far - it was white with sugar crystals.

Do not even know if I will even get to have something to smoke on Christmas Day. Had 4 cigars at Titletown for the Christmas party on Friday. It was the first cigars I had in about 3 weeks.

12-20-2013, 08:59 PM	#1
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Christmas/Holiday smokes So what's your Christmas/Holiday (hate using the term holiday on Christmas) Smoke? For NC I'm thinking an 04' Forbidden X & an 04' DCM Pyramid #3 from the limited release humidor. For CC a 01' RyJ Robusto LE, 07' Diplo #, and maybe a couple more but I haven't decided on the rest yet. Just curious what you're planning and this includes everything. NC, CC, Pipes, and so on. __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

12-20-2013, 09:12 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes Viaje Holiday Blend (every year) __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-20-2013, 09:32 PM	#5
JenksAnejo Thunder Up Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Jarrod Location: Thunder Country Posts: 1,332 Trading: (51)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes Viaje Candy Cane

12-20-2013, 10:29 PM	#7
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes i would have to say I plan on smoking something I like, if I light something and don't like it, I'm going to pitch it and try again, that's about the only plan I have and it's year round. Rock on!

12-20-2013, 10:35 PM	#8
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,462 Trading: (24)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes It'll probably by a T52 or an Anejo. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-20-2013, 09:07 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes I don't plan my cigars. When I have an opportunity to smoke, I decide then. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

12-20-2013, 09:12 PM	#3
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes Im planning on my usual Anejo. This year will be a 3 or 4 year old Shark __________________ Keep on smoking my friends! http://nicetightash.com/

12-20-2013, 11:23 PM	#9
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes I generally don't plan my smokes. If I get a "unique/expensive" stick, I might save it for a special occasion. But this year since my Secret Santa got me a T52 Pig, I might just smoke that. Or I might save it for when I go to the B&M and can enjoy it in a warm place. So in other words, I make no plans

12-20-2013, 11:38 PM	#10
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes Don't usually plan it out either but was thinking of smoking one of last years' Anejos or my only Monte #2 that I've been drooling over for 4 years. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

12-21-2013, 07:34 AM	#12
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes I'll tell ya as soon as I pick something from the humi on Christmas. I don't think I've ever headed to the humi with a specific cigar in mind. Well, I did when I was VERY new to the hobby. Now my only thought when heading down to the vino is "time for a cigar!" I wish I had a more exciting answer to give. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

12-21-2013, 01:47 PM	#16
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes I am in agreement with PNOON. I dont preplan my smokes. I check my spreadsheet and notes to see what fits the occasion at the time of the occasion. That being said I do have some with a little age that are of respected origins and one of those will be consumed this week. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

12-21-2013, 02:25 PM	#17
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes I don't normally pre plan either, but this winter has been colder then normal, and I haven't smoked near as much. Being so I have been pre planning my smokes more, I also have a Monte #2 which I received from Jeff Which might make a good Christmas Day smoke. __________________ No function well beer without.

12-21-2013, 04:53 PM	#18
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Christmas/Holiday smokes I always have a Short Story Maduro or two around the holidays. It is a nice treat and the smoking time ends up being about exactly how much time I have to escape for a cigar