Social or Not? - Page 2

emopunker2004 · 11-08-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

I prefer to smoke with friends, which is how I do 90% of my smoking.

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Brutus2600 · 11-08-2011, 10:52 PM

I would choose to smoke with the local crew (or any of you guys) any day of the week, but 4 out of my average 7 smokes a week are by myself.

There is something to be said about the solitude I enjoy on my back porch enjoying the view, but I really do enjoy the company at a good herf

rebelknight · 11-08-2011, 11:00 PM

When I'm at school I have an awesome crew to smoke with. It's usually my roommate and a good friend, Krishthefish. We also hit some of the B&M's every week and enjoy the company of the guys there. When I'm back home I don't have as many friends who enjoy smoking but I try to turn people on to it and always have a good time no matter what. Either way I prefer smoking with a friend. It's always better than smoking alone.

pektel · 11-08-2011, 11:06 PM

I wish there were friends/botl's close to me. Almost 100% of the time I smoke alone.
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deadrise · 11-08-2011, 11:09 PM

well most of my smokes are here with you fine gentlemen during the week.
but I been a bit stir crazy and going to the weekly VCM herf and has been a blast
but is a 2 hour drive one way but gets me out of the house.
now on the weekend I got a nice spot about a mile away with a full bar pool table and good friends to smoke with and with a few drinks in me I go thru cigars like crazy like 10 a weekend.
so yea I would defiantly say social is better

Sonic04GT · 11-09-2011, 01:08 AM

Alone almost all the time, with my iPad.

CasaDooley · 11-09-2011, 01:14 AM

I enjoy my smoking time infinitely more when shared with friends then when I am alone.

taltos · 11-09-2011, 07:04 AM

Since I was ill last year, I have become much more private and enjoy most things including cigars alone on my deck with good reading material and talk radio for listening material.

SteelCityBoy · 11-09-2011, 08:43 AM

I enjoy smoking with friends but there are certainly times that I find smoking alone very peaceful and relaxing. I don't know what it is but when I am alone with just my smoke I am able to clear my mind and just simply relax. Weekends are usually spent with great friends so I certainly enjoy burning with them, but weekdays after a long day....sometimes a good smoke and time to reflect does me good.

Blak Smyth · 11-09-2011, 09:09 AM

I smoke mostly with friends on The Wood.
I do enjoy smoking alone sometimes, like Ken said it can be more peacefull and relaxing.

Of course smoking with friends at a herf is the best!

Skywalker · 11-09-2011, 09:18 AM

Enjoying a cigar with friends is always preferred, however I smoke alone on most days (many times, I do have friends to text with).

Jefft72 · 11-09-2011, 09:54 AM

Alone, typically from 10-midnight in a comfy chair in the driveway. The neighborhood is dark and peaceful so it is definitely relaxing, but I will usually be surfing on my phone as well. I do enjoy going to the local B&M from time to time.

neoflex · 11-09-2011, 10:45 AM

I prefer to smoke with friends but unfortunately due to time and the small number of friends who enjoy the hobby I often find myself smoking alone. It's amazing how a mediocre stick can become amazing when enjoyed with great company.

Blak Smyth · 11-09-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

I prefer to smoke with friends but unfortunately due to time and the small number of friends who enjoy the hobby I often find myself smoking alone. It's amazing how a mediocre stick can become amazing when enjoyed with great company.

True, I also find a great stick can become mediocre with great company.
Sometimes I am too busy having a good time to pay enough attention to my smoke.

bdgile · 11-09-2011, 11:18 AM

I am about 50%/ 50%. I enjoy having a cigar alone if I just want to get away and relax or if I need to get some work done and make it more bearable. If I had the choice I would probably be with friends. There's nothing like a deep conversation among friends over a stogie!

N2 GOLD · 11-09-2011, 12:05 PM

I like doing the group thing but alone time is always good...

qsalinas · 11-09-2011, 12:20 PM

I guess I'm one of the lucky ones that has lots of friends that smoke more than I do and a wonderful woman that loves to smoke with as well.

So is very rare that I have to smoke alone.

357 · 11-09-2011, 12:26 PM

I rarely smoke alone. I don't enjoy it nearly as much. I kind of have to be in a certain mood to take the time to smoke alone. I really love smoking with other BOTLs when ever I can. Although, I have a nice heated & ventilated sunroom that I'm pricing out a TV for. Once that is installed, I may end up smoking alone a little more often while watching a game or whatnot.

11-09-2011, 12:32 PM

I prefer to smoke with friends, but I like to smoke regardless. I don't usually do homework or study with friends, but I find a cigar makes both of these activities more interesting. If I can combine a cigar with any activity I find that activity enhanced whether I an in company or not.

11-09-2011, 12:50 PM

I smoke cigars solo while working but prefer to be around friends if possible. I'll usually bring a few sticks to the bar to share with friends while shooting pool. I tend to enjoy my pipes solo, just seems right that way.

Chris

11-08-2011, 10:52 PM	#22
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: Social or Not? I would choose to smoke with the local crew (or any of you guys) any day of the week, but 4 out of my average 7 smokes a week are by myself. There is something to be said about the solitude I enjoy on my back porch enjoying the view, but I really do enjoy the company at a good herf

11-08-2011, 11:00 PM	#23
rebelknight Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: John Location: Columbus, OH and Rochester, NY Posts: 510 Trading: (1)	Re: Social or Not? When I'm at school I have an awesome crew to smoke with. It's usually my roommate and a good friend, Krishthefish. We also hit some of the B&M's every week and enjoy the company of the guys there. When I'm back home I don't have as many friends who enjoy smoking but I try to turn people on to it and always have a good time no matter what. Either way I prefer smoking with a friend. It's always better than smoking alone.

11-08-2011, 11:06 PM	#24
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Social or Not? I wish there were friends/botl's close to me. Almost 100% of the time I smoke alone. Posted via Mobile Device

11-08-2011, 11:09 PM	#25
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Social or Not? well most of my smokes are here with you fine gentlemen during the week. but I been a bit stir crazy and going to the weekly VCM herf and has been a blast but is a 2 hour drive one way but gets me out of the house. now on the weekend I got a nice spot about a mile away with a full bar pool table and good friends to smoke with and with a few drinks in me I go thru cigars like crazy like 10 a weekend. so yea I would defiantly say social is better __________________

11-09-2011, 01:08 AM	#26
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: Social or Not? Alone almost all the time, with my iPad.

11-09-2011, 01:14 AM	#27
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Social or Not? I enjoy my smoking time infinitely more when shared with friends then when I am alone. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

11-09-2011, 07:04 AM	#28
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Social or Not? Since I was ill last year, I have become much more private and enjoy most things including cigars alone on my deck with good reading material and talk radio for listening material. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

11-09-2011, 08:43 AM	#29
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Social or Not? I enjoy smoking with friends but there are certainly times that I find smoking alone very peaceful and relaxing. I don't know what it is but when I am alone with just my smoke I am able to clear my mind and just simply relax. Weekends are usually spent with great friends so I certainly enjoy burning with them, but weekdays after a long day....sometimes a good smoke and time to reflect does me good. __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

11-09-2011, 09:09 AM	#30
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Social or Not? I smoke mostly with friends on The Wood. I do enjoy smoking alone sometimes, like Ken said it can be more peacefull and relaxing. Of course smoking with friends at a herf is the best! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

11-09-2011, 09:18 AM	#31
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Social or Not? Enjoying a cigar with friends is always preferred, however I smoke alone on most days (many times, I do have friends to text with). __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

11-09-2011, 09:54 AM	#32
Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: Social or Not? Alone, typically from 10-midnight in a comfy chair in the driveway. The neighborhood is dark and peaceful so it is definitely relaxing, but I will usually be surfing on my phone as well. I do enjoy going to the local B&M from time to time.

11-09-2011, 10:45 AM	#33
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Social or Not? I prefer to smoke with friends but unfortunately due to time and the small number of friends who enjoy the hobby I often find myself smoking alone. It's amazing how a mediocre stick can become amazing when enjoyed with great company. __________________

11-09-2011, 11:18 AM	#35
bdgile Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Wisconsin Posts: 124 Trading: (1)	Re: Social or Not? I am about 50%/ 50%. I enjoy having a cigar alone if I just want to get away and relax or if I need to get some work done and make it more bearable. If I had the choice I would probably be with friends. There's nothing like a deep conversation among friends over a stogie!

11-09-2011, 12:05 PM	#36
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: Social or Not? I like doing the group thing but alone time is always good... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

11-09-2011, 12:20 PM	#37
qsalinas Like a-some-BoooooooDeee Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Enrique Location: Houston,TX Posts: 104 Trading: (1)	Re: Social or Not? I guess I'm one of the lucky ones that has lots of friends that smoke more than I do and a wonderful woman that loves to smoke with as well. So is very rare that I have to smoke alone. __________________ You never stand taller in success than when you bend down to help someone else achieve theirs...

11-09-2011, 12:26 PM	#38
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Social or Not? I rarely smoke alone. I don't enjoy it nearly as much. I kind of have to be in a certain mood to take the time to smoke alone. I really love smoking with other BOTLs when ever I can. Although, I have a nice heated & ventilated sunroom that I'm pricing out a TV for. Once that is installed, I may end up smoking alone a little more often while watching a game or whatnot. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

11-09-2011, 12:32 PM	#39
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Social or Not? I prefer to smoke with friends, but I like to smoke regardless. I don't usually do homework or study with friends, but I find a cigar makes both of these activities more interesting. If I can combine a cigar with any activity I find that activity enhanced whether I an in company or not.

11-09-2011, 12:50 PM	#40
Benwoo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Social or Not? I smoke cigars solo while working but prefer to be around friends if possible. I'll usually bring a few sticks to the bar to share with friends while shooting pool. I tend to enjoy my pipes solo, just seems right that way. Chris