Am I still..."man"?

FriendlyMan · 07-14-2009, 01:51 PM

It could be the heat? try smoking in a cool area and drink more fluids while doing so. And never smoke when your hungry.

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Originally Posted by bookman

I ask this because I can no longer smoke strong cigars. In fact even medium cigars make me crazy with the nicotine. Today after lunch I had an Upman (NC) cameroon toro and...whoah...I had to lie down. But I was already lying down! What is happening to me!! Seems these days (2 months to my 40) anything stronger than a Conn. shade gives me the whoozies. So I ask you, dear CA inmates

am I still..."man"?

Prospector · 07-14-2009, 02:10 PM

Any recent changes to your meds? (all us inmates are on some kind of meds). Could be a drug interaction with the nicotine, which is also a drug. I do think you should discuss with your doctor.

csbrewfisher · 07-14-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Prospector

I do think you should discuss with your doctor.

...and your doctor will say "There's absolutely nothing wrong with you son. Now go smoke all the cigars your heart desires, in fact, even more than that. You wouldn't happen to have one I can mooch from you, would you?"

lightning9191 · 07-14-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

...and your doctor will say "There's absolutely nothing wrong with you son. Now go smoke all the cigars your heart desires, in fact, even more than that. You wouldn't happen to have one I can mooch from you, would you?"

I think we should all have your doctor if this is what happens to you!

Cigargal · 07-14-2009, 03:15 PM

I would have to say, "Probably not"

seriously-

I agree with some of the others that there might be something else going on with you. Shouldn't be such a drastic change to your smokes like you are having.

csbrewfisher · 07-14-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

...and your doctor will say "There's absolutely nothing wrong with you son. Now go smoke all the cigars your heart desires, in fact, even more than that. You wouldn't happen to have one I can mooch from you, would you?"

I can assure you...these words would not pass through MY doctor's lips.

Tio Gato · 07-14-2009, 04:03 PM

Getting checked by a Doc may be good advice. (Just in case)

A FOG once told me to take the cigar out of my mouth once in a while. I find that if I'm chewing it or keeping it in my mouth for long periods of time I get a strong buzz. It's like chewing tobacco and smoking it at the same time. Sometimes I'll keep the cigar in my mouth because there's no place to put it. Like when mowing the lawn or driving a standard shift while drinking beer and talking on the cell phone.

Are you still a man? Of course! Sometimes my palate changes and I crave a nice mild Conn. wrapped cigar. Being a gentleman makes you a man, not the strength of the cigar you smoke.

07-14-2009, 04:25 PM

I guess I don't see the corollary between "manliness" and strong cigars.

Scott mentioned the Añejo - the last time *I* had one, my head was spinning. And I smoke at least 2 cigars a day. I may be alone in this, but nicotine-sickness isn't the pinnacle of cigar enjoyment for me. In fact, it's exactly the opposite.

But assuming you're healthy, you may just be going through a change in preferences. For me, I started off like most people with really mild stuff and worked my way up to the really strong cigars over the course of several years. I reached a pinnacle in about 2002, when I took it all the way up to Bolivar Fuertes, Opus's, LFD Chisels, Camacho Havanas, etc. Since then, I have actually been descending the ladder of strength. Aside from the occasional ball-buster, I've pretty much settled on cigars that lie in the flavor profile and strength level of Davidoffs. Hell, my go-to cigar anymore is the Griffin's #300.

So, no I don't think your lack of stomach for the strong stuff is an indicator of your loss of "manhood". If that were an indicator, what would non-smokers be? As far as I know, Brock Lesnar doesn't smoke cigars and I'd pretty much curl up in a ball and suck my thumb if he were coming after me!

07-14-2009, 04:35 PM

No, but get your doc to check you out. Better safe than sorry.

Silound · 07-14-2009, 10:05 PM

Electrolytes, heat, diet change, medication changes, all of these things can change how your body will react to cigars.

I know for a fact that when it's hot outside, we sell a lot more mild cigars, but during the winter, we pick up and sell more fuller bodied cigars.

Take note of any major changes in your lifestyle, they may be affecting your tolerances.

07-14-2009, 02:10 PM	#2
Prospector I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Arizona's beautiful Verde Valley Posts: 2,500 Trading: (11)	Re: Am I still..."man"? Any recent changes to your meds? (all us inmates are on some kind of meds). Could be a drug interaction with the nicotine, which is also a drug. I do think you should discuss with your doctor.

07-14-2009, 03:15 PM	#5
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: Am I still..."man"? I would have to say, "Probably not" seriously- I agree with some of the others that there might be something else going on with you. Shouldn't be such a drastic change to your smokes like you are having.

07-14-2009, 04:03 PM	#7
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,079 Trading: (11)	Re: Am I still..."man"? Getting checked by a Doc may be good advice. (Just in case) A FOG once told me to take the cigar out of my mouth once in a while. I find that if I'm chewing it or keeping it in my mouth for long periods of time I get a strong buzz. It's like chewing tobacco and smoking it at the same time. Sometimes I'll keep the cigar in my mouth because there's no place to put it. Like when mowing the lawn or driving a standard shift while drinking beer and talking on the cell phone. Are you still a man? Of course! Sometimes my palate changes and I crave a nice mild Conn. wrapped cigar. Being a gentleman makes you a man, not the strength of the cigar you smoke. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

07-14-2009, 04:25 PM	#8
BillyCigars Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Am I still..."man"? I guess I don't see the corollary between "manliness" and strong cigars. Scott mentioned the Añejo - the last time I had one, my head was spinning. And I smoke at least 2 cigars a day. I may be alone in this, but nicotine-sickness isn't the pinnacle of cigar enjoyment for me. In fact, it's exactly the opposite. But assuming you're healthy, you may just be going through a change in preferences. For me, I started off like most people with really mild stuff and worked my way up to the really strong cigars over the course of several years. I reached a pinnacle in about 2002, when I took it all the way up to Bolivar Fuertes, Opus's, LFD Chisels, Camacho Havanas, etc. Since then, I have actually been descending the ladder of strength. Aside from the occasional ball-buster, I've pretty much settled on cigars that lie in the flavor profile and strength level of Davidoffs. Hell, my go-to cigar anymore is the Griffin's #300. So, no I don't think your lack of stomach for the strong stuff is an indicator of your loss of "manhood". If that were an indicator, what would non-smokers be? As far as I know, Brock Lesnar doesn't smoke cigars and I'd pretty much curl up in a ball and suck my thumb if he were coming after me!

07-14-2009, 04:35 PM	#9
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Am I still..."man"? No, but get your doc to check you out. Better safe than sorry.

07-14-2009, 10:05 PM	#10
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Am I still..."man"? Electrolytes, heat, diet change, medication changes, all of these things can change how your body will react to cigars. I know for a fact that when it's hot outside, we sell a lot more mild cigars, but during the winter, we pick up and sell more fuller bodied cigars. Take note of any major changes in your lifestyle, they may be affecting your tolerances. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!