Do you hang onto... - Page 2

kelmac07 · 08-18-2011, 05:14 PM

Yes...more than I should.

Col. Kurtz · 08-18-2011, 10:13 PM

I haven't smoked the more "special" cigars in my collection for a couple of reasons.

1. I'm afraid I may not be advanced enough in the hobby to enjoy them.
2. I'm afraid I will enjoy them.

Like you said before Rev. It's not really the cigar that makes the occasion for me, it's the occasion that makes the cigar. I'd rather share the ugly coyote with a good friend than a Monte Sublime alone.

Cheers!

CasaDooley · 08-18-2011, 10:34 PM

I burn em all after they age the way I like em. My motto is Why leave behind cigars for my wifes next husband to enjoy!

maverickdrinker · 08-18-2011, 11:20 PM

I have a few special cigars to commemorate certain occasions.

Many boxes of 2008 EL Montecristo Sublimes to celebrate my wedding year.

Boxes of 2010 EL Montecristo Gran Edmundos to celebrate the birth of my son.

My only regret is that I wasn't into collecting cigars when my daughter is born in 2000. She has many bottles of bordeaux and vintage port though...

I'll smoke one of the above cigars on the anniversary/birthday.

Aporschaguy · 08-18-2011, 11:33 PM

Yes but I also do just have them cause I need the sweet taste..

08-18-2011, 11:47 PM

I'm surprised there are not a lot more people in the "smoke 'em cuz you got 'em" category.

08-19-2011, 08:01 AM

Life is just too short to put them off. Special occasion? Hey, I didn't wake up dead today! Woohoo, party time!

muhren · 08-19-2011, 08:21 AM

Rev...I enjoy your thought provoking posts...thanks!

I have a box of smokes that I have saved for each of my children's birthdays. I plan on smoking one a year as they get older.

I'd posted a thread about it (can't find it on the quick) about buying my son a box of PAM 45s and having the entire Padron family sign it with a Happy 18th Bday wish to him and then re-factory seal it. I would call that special since it's going to be over 16 years before it gets broken open!

I had a few LgC Reservas from '06 I was saving for my daughter's wedding day BUT ended up finding a box of them so now I have a few more than expected! I'm figuring they'll be my annual Bday smoke for her now after I get through the Liberty '06s.

So, that's the long story.

Short story = Yes I have special occasion smokes.

M

massphatness · 08-19-2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogre

I have a couple that have been gifted to me. I try and save them for a special occasion such as; waking up in the morning, seeing the sunset, petting the dog ect. I enjoy them when I can, because that time may never come. It's not the cigar that makes the moment!! The moment makes the cigar!!

I used to "save" cigars for special occasions, but have come to feel as Larry does. I'll hold on to a particular stick for a short while perhaps, maybe to bring to a herf to smoke in honor of the person who gave it to me, for example. But generally, I now smoke what I feel like when I feel like rather than holding on to something for that occasion which may never come. (And if the occasion DOES come, what if that stick I've been holding forever ends up tasting just slightly better than a Gurkha Viper?)

Having said that, I do have what I consider to be my Holy Grail cigars -- a box from each of my children's birth years. I smoke out of those boxes to commemorate milestone achievements and events in their lives.

Skywalker · 08-19-2011, 09:48 AM

Yes!

Sometimes it pans out (the special occasion allows a quit time to reflect and enjoy the cigar), but most of the time the occasion does not allow for "the moment" to enjoy the special cigar!

This was one time it worked out perfectly:

Flounder · 08-19-2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Yes!

Sometimes it pans out (the special occasion allows a quit time to reflect and enjoy the cigar), but most of the time the occasion does not allow for "the moment" to enjoy the special cigar!

This was one time it worked out perfectly:

New haircut?

php007 · 08-19-2011, 11:30 AM

No, since my special occasions are always with my wife and kids and I don't smoke when they are around.
Everything in my humidor is up for grabs as long as the age is right.
Smoke them if you have them is my moto.

gbum · 08-19-2011, 12:06 PM

i do have sticks that i save for a special moment... i got around 15 cc sticks that i age nearly 3 years and i actually have no idea what kind of event that i should smoke this... i even got 1 cohiba sublime 2004 that being given to me by my uncle at my wedding...yet have no idea when i want to lit it... i'm thinking of maybe my anniversary... or when i get my first born child or during his/her wedding..who know..

i am those kind of guy who smoke the cheapest stick he got in his possession and work way up...

do i have a problem? hell i'm in asylum already...

gnukfu · 08-19-2011, 05:23 PM

I don't - although I do have one from 1954 I've been holding.

gnukfu · 08-19-2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Yes!

Sometimes it pans out (the special occasion allows a quit time to reflect and enjoy the cigar), but most of the time the occasion does not allow for "the moment" to enjoy the special cigar!

This was one time it worked out perfectly:

Nice wax job on the vest!

Smokin Gator · 08-19-2011, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogre

I have a couple that have been gifted to me. I try and save them for a special occasion such as; waking up in the morning, seeing the sunset, petting the dog ect. I enjoy them when I can, because that time may never come. It's not the cigar that makes the moment!! The moment makes the cigar!!

If I wake up it is a special occasion. Not one stick I have is held back on a daily basis.

neoflex · 08-21-2011, 10:48 AM

Sadly, I have come to a point where I have more special occasion cigars than I think I will ever have enough special occasions to smoke them. I have recently began smoking said sticks more frequently knowing good and well that they need to go sometime.

08-21-2011, 10:54 AM

I haven't been smoking that long, so saving a cigar for me means about a year... But yes. Some cigars I set aside for when everything is perfect. I have no idea how long I'll hold them. Time will tell.

Volusianator · 08-21-2011, 02:04 PM

Todd, I used to hang on to "special" cigars for special events, but I just found that the hype I built into that cigar in most cases provided a let down for me.

I was saving a Opus BBMF Maduro for the last three years, I gave it to on of the owners of Xikar in Deadwood a couple weeks ago. I got more enjoyment watching some else enjoy a nice rare cigar they didn't have to pay for.

Volusianator · 08-21-2011, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoflex

Sadly, I have come to a point where I have more special occasion cigars than I think I will ever have enough special occasions to smoke them. I have recently began smoking said sticks more frequently knowing good and well that they need to go sometime.

You could've had one after last years Super Bowl...oh wait....

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08-18-2011, 05:14 PM	#21
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Do you hang onto... Yes...more than I should. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-18-2011, 10:13 PM	#22
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Do you hang onto... I haven't smoked the more "special" cigars in my collection for a couple of reasons. 1. I'm afraid I may not be advanced enough in the hobby to enjoy them. 2. I'm afraid I will enjoy them. Like you said before Rev. It's not really the cigar that makes the occasion for me, it's the occasion that makes the cigar. I'd rather share the ugly coyote with a good friend than a Monte Sublime alone. Cheers! __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

08-18-2011, 10:34 PM	#23
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Do you hang onto... I burn em all after they age the way I like em. My motto is Why leave behind cigars for my wifes next husband to enjoy! __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

08-18-2011, 11:20 PM	#24
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: Do you hang onto... I have a few special cigars to commemorate certain occasions. Many boxes of 2008 EL Montecristo Sublimes to celebrate my wedding year. Boxes of 2010 EL Montecristo Gran Edmundos to celebrate the birth of my son. My only regret is that I wasn't into collecting cigars when my daughter is born in 2000. She has many bottles of bordeaux and vintage port though... I'll smoke one of the above cigars on the anniversary/birthday.

08-18-2011, 11:33 PM	#25
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: Do you hang onto... Yes but I also do just have them cause I need the sweet taste.. __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

08-18-2011, 11:47 PM	#26
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you hang onto... I'm surprised there are not a lot more people in the "smoke 'em cuz you got 'em" category.

08-19-2011, 08:01 AM	#27
Hippiebrian Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you hang onto... Life is just too short to put them off. Special occasion? Hey, I didn't wake up dead today! Woohoo, party time!

08-19-2011, 08:21 AM	#28
muhren The Cigar Artist Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 1,268 Trading: (43)	Re: Do you hang onto... Rev...I enjoy your thought provoking posts...thanks! I have a box of smokes that I have saved for each of my children's birthdays. I plan on smoking one a year as they get older. I'd posted a thread about it (can't find it on the quick) about buying my son a box of PAM 45s and having the entire Padron family sign it with a Happy 18th Bday wish to him and then re-factory seal it. I would call that special since it's going to be over 16 years before it gets broken open! I had a few LgC Reservas from '06 I was saving for my daughter's wedding day BUT ended up finding a box of them so now I have a few more than expected! I'm figuring they'll be my annual Bday smoke for her now after I get through the Liberty '06s. So, that's the long story. Short story = Yes I have special occasion smokes. M __________________ Cigar Art available for sale: www.mikeuhren.com

08-19-2011, 09:48 AM	#30
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Do you hang onto... Yes! Sometimes it pans out (the special occasion allows a quit time to reflect and enjoy the cigar), but most of the time the occasion does not allow for "the moment" to enjoy the special cigar! This was one time it worked out perfectly: __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-19-2011, 11:30 AM	#32
php007 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Placentia, CA Orange County Posts: 360 Trading: (35)	Re: Do you hang onto... No, since my special occasions are always with my wife and kids and I don't smoke when they are around. Everything in my humidor is up for grabs as long as the age is right. Smoke them if you have them is my moto. __________________ Paul Patel http://s166.photobucket.com/home/php007/allalbums

08-19-2011, 12:06 PM	#33
gbum Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Asyraf Location: Cyberjaya-Malaysia Posts: 772 Trading: (0)	Re: Do you hang onto... i do have sticks that i save for a special moment... i got around 15 cc sticks that i age nearly 3 years and i actually have no idea what kind of event that i should smoke this... i even got 1 cohiba sublime 2004 that being given to me by my uncle at my wedding...yet have no idea when i want to lit it... i'm thinking of maybe my anniversary... or when i get my first born child or during his/her wedding..who know.. i am those kind of guy who smoke the cheapest stick he got in his possession and work way up... do i have a problem? hell i'm in asylum already... __________________ http://mrgbum.wordpress.com

08-19-2011, 05:23 PM	#34
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Do you hang onto... I don't - although I do have one from 1954 I've been holding. __________________ Curious George

08-21-2011, 10:48 AM	#37
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Do you hang onto... Sadly, I have come to a point where I have more special occasion cigars than I think I will ever have enough special occasions to smoke them. I have recently began smoking said sticks more frequently knowing good and well that they need to go sometime. __________________

08-21-2011, 10:54 AM	#38
ResidentPony Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you hang onto... I haven't been smoking that long, so saving a cigar for me means about a year... But yes. Some cigars I set aside for when everything is perfect. I have no idea how long I'll hold them. Time will tell.

08-21-2011, 02:04 PM	#39
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Do you hang onto... Todd, I used to hang on to "special" cigars for special events, but I just found that the hype I built into that cigar in most cases provided a let down for me. I was saving a Opus BBMF Maduro for the last three years, I gave it to on of the owners of Xikar in Deadwood a couple weeks ago. I got more enjoyment watching some else enjoy a nice rare cigar they didn't have to pay for. __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.