winter smoking? yep stupid question, carry on - Page 3

12-22-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

this will be my first winter smoking cigars, wow nood moment, anyways living in an army barracks means im forced to smoke outside and its...well...20 before the windchill. call me a sissy but its to cold for me to sit down and smoke for 2hours outside. I can sometimes get out to the shop 2times a week average. what am i to do? this not smoking is killing my stress levels.

Any advice guys?

We have the same issue here living in snow country.

Smaller cigars so you don't have to sit for 1hr+ is the first thing I try to keep in mind for winter.

Next, try to scope out someplace with an overhang, or is protected from the wind.

I still smoke at night when it's freezing, or snowing, I look like a mountain man with the boots, pants, carhartt, and a beanie! You won't find the wife out there for more than a couple minutes, but it's nice and peaceful.

It's relaxing even if it is cold, clouds moving fast across the moon make for a great smoke.

Devanmc · 12-22-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by brigey57

Why is it that I never hear of an Eskimo complain about it being too cold to smoke a cigar outdoors for 2-hours?

because they dont know the temp can go about 10

timj219 · 12-22-2010, 01:42 PM

I usually walk the dog and take the cigar with me. As long as the wind isn't bad and the temp is over 20 it's not too bad. I've also done some work under my deck and if the weather is at least 30s, I can sit under there semi protected and enjoy a cigar. My next step is to seal it off a bit better and buy a heater of some kind. I'll leave enough of an opening to let the smoke escape between the deck floorboards.

pektel · 12-22-2010, 01:56 PM

These have been working out for me:

4.0" x 38, take about a 1/2 hour to smoke. Some have a rather tight draw. Hoping to score some MX2 in the same size soon.

Ahbroody · 12-22-2010, 02:01 PM

Love Cali.
Outside in the rain last night had a nice cigar.
Brrrrrrrr had to wear a sweatshirt.

guitar4001 · 12-22-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Love Cali.
Outside in the rain last night had a nice cigar.
Brrrrrrrr had to wear a sweatshirt.

cold in cali eh?

zappaFREAK · 12-22-2010, 04:38 PM

Being in the northeast I have braved winter winds but I am very tired of freezing my butt off. I have recently discovered a little space in the house; the attic! Oh the beauty of a bunch of junk and no insulation. I t is still about 65 degrees there, downright balmy. I have an old wood chair up there now but will make it a bit more comfy in the next few days. Give it a shot, better then the wind.

12-23-2010, 01:01 PM

Here in the mitten I'm relegated to the garage. I have a propane heater, bundle up, and usually go for nothing bigger than a robusto. I stay warm enough even when I crack the door.

Just can't wait for spring

guitar4001 · 12-23-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dccraft

Here in the mitten I'm relegated to the garage. I have a propane heater, bundle up, and usually go for nothing bigger than a robusto. I stay warm enough even when I crack the door.

Just can't wait for spring

yeah, that garage can be a lifesaver, but BOY can it get stinky after a few sticks.

CigarNut · 12-23-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by zappaFREAK

Being in the northeast I have braved winter winds but I am very tired of freezing my butt off. I have recently discovered a little space in the house; the attic! Oh the beauty of a bunch of junk and no insulation. I t is still about 65 degrees there, downright balmy. I have an old wood chair up there now but will make it a bit more comfy in the next few days. Give it a shot, better then the wind.

Post some pics when you get a moment.

CoreyD · 12-23-2010, 02:31 PM

I made my storage unit in the basement into a man cave that i smoke in, Thinking of getting a converterbox and rabbit ears and hooking up the tv down there for games.

12-29-2010, 08:48 PM

Smaller sticks are without a doubt the way to go. I go through the same predicament in Chicago. One thing's for certain... when a man needs a stogie, the standard winter weather should not hold him back.

Thammy · 12-30-2010, 03:19 PM

I have a similiar problem. I don't have a license but I was thinking of getting a car just to smoke in it

Nah, I just bundle up and smoke shorter sticks. And look forward to being invited to friend's houses whom are indoor smoke friendly.

12-22-2010, 01:42 PM	#43
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: winter smoking? yep stupid question, carry on I usually walk the dog and take the cigar with me. As long as the wind isn't bad and the temp is over 20 it's not too bad. I've also done some work under my deck and if the weather is at least 30s, I can sit under there semi protected and enjoy a cigar. My next step is to seal it off a bit better and buy a heater of some kind. I'll leave enough of an opening to let the smoke escape between the deck floorboards. __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

12-22-2010, 01:56 PM	#44
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: winter smoking? yep stupid question, carry on These have been working out for me: 4.0" x 38, take about a 1/2 hour to smoke. Some have a rather tight draw. Hoping to score some MX2 in the same size soon. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

12-22-2010, 02:01 PM	#45
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: winter smoking? yep stupid question, carry on Love Cali. Outside in the rain last night had a nice cigar. Brrrrrrrr had to wear a sweatshirt.

12-22-2010, 04:38 PM	#47
zappaFREAK The Black Page Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Stephen Location: CT Posts: 349 Trading: (5)	Re: winter smoking? yep stupid question, carry on Being in the northeast I have braved winter winds but I am very tired of freezing my butt off. I have recently discovered a little space in the house; the attic! Oh the beauty of a bunch of junk and no insulation. I t is still about 65 degrees there, downright balmy. I have an old wood chair up there now but will make it a bit more comfy in the next few days. Give it a shot, better then the wind. __________________ "Dumb all over, a little ugly on the side." FZ zappaFREAK

12-23-2010, 01:01 PM	#48
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: winter smoking? yep stupid question, carry on Here in the mitten I'm relegated to the garage. I have a propane heater, bundle up, and usually go for nothing bigger than a robusto. I stay warm enough even when I crack the door. Just can't wait for spring

12-23-2010, 02:31 PM	#51
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: winter smoking? yep stupid question, carry on I made my storage unit in the basement into a man cave that i smoke in, Thinking of getting a converterbox and rabbit ears and hooking up the tv down there for games. __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

12-29-2010, 08:48 PM	#52
Jstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: winter smoking? yep stupid question, carry on Smaller sticks are without a doubt the way to go. I go through the same predicament in Chicago. One thing's for certain... when a man needs a stogie, the standard winter weather should not hold him back.

12-30-2010, 03:19 PM	#53
Thammy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Tyler Location: Edmonton Posts: 81 Trading: (0)	Re: winter smoking? yep stupid question, carry on I have a similiar problem. I don't have a license but I was thinking of getting a car just to smoke in it Nah, I just bundle up and smoke shorter sticks. And look forward to being invited to friend's houses whom are indoor smoke friendly.