The Cigarette Thread
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thegmanifesto said:
In the novels it varies, I think in one he was smoking 70 cigarettes per day, averaged 60 in most, and, in another novel, he cut back and smoked 25 per day.
Back in the 70's and 80's my dad worked as a long haul trucker and motorcycle mechanic, three packs a day (sixty cigarettes) was routine.
No cigs for me, but I do smoke cigars. My favorite are Backwoods Sweet & Aromatic, for a great combination of organic flavor and price. Another great thing about the Backwoods is the smell. Most cigars you would never want to smoke in a pubic place because they tend to smell too strong. I always, without fail, get a compliment when smoking backwoods and have never heard a complaint, even indoors.
The honey-flavored and the mixed berry are also fantastic.
The problem is that they tend to fall apart and get messy - just the way they're rolled. This can make them a nuisance and sometimes it gets on your lips (if Backwoods ever comes out with wood-tipped cigars I'm a customer for life).
So sometimes when going out I pick up some basic flavored swishers - usually wood-tipped. I sometimes get compliments on the smell of the wine-flavored ones as well as the rum. They're nothing to write home about but they'll do in a pinch.
Sometimes people, usually women, give me shit because I tend to sit in a bar holding a cigar in my mouth. Maybe they think I'm being pretentious but it's just a habit and you get a lot of the flavor holding it in your mouth. Mostly I think it's just a shit test anyways, so if I'm in the mood I play with them on it. If not, I just look at them like they're stupid.
Every once in a while I'll pick up something expensive to smoke at home with a couple of the boys, but it's been a while.
The honey-flavored and the mixed berry are also fantastic.
The problem is that they tend to fall apart and get messy - just the way they're rolled. This can make them a nuisance and sometimes it gets on your lips (if Backwoods ever comes out with wood-tipped cigars I'm a customer for life).
So sometimes when going out I pick up some basic flavored swishers - usually wood-tipped. I sometimes get compliments on the smell of the wine-flavored ones as well as the rum. They're nothing to write home about but they'll do in a pinch.
Sometimes people, usually women, give me shit because I tend to sit in a bar holding a cigar in my mouth. Maybe they think I'm being pretentious but it's just a habit and you get a lot of the flavor holding it in your mouth. Mostly I think it's just a shit test anyways, so if I'm in the mood I play with them on it. If not, I just look at them like they're stupid.
Every once in a while I'll pick up something expensive to smoke at home with a couple of the boys, but it's been a while.
I think I might smoke a bit much. 
I usually smoke my cigarettes outside, then pitch the cig butts in a bucket full of water. Today I drained off the water to pitch out the old cigarette butts:
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I usually smoke my cigarettes outside, then pitch the cig butts in a bucket full of water. Today I drained off the water to pitch out the old cigarette butts:
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So I've recently picked up smoking (about 6 weeks ago when some really shitty stuff happened) and have been smoking about 4-7 a day. I have to say I really enjoy it now. The momentary escape, slight buzz, and relaxing effect are addictive, not to mention the chemical addictive-ness itself. I'm smoking Camel Turkish Silvers...haven't had anything that tastes better yet.
Thing is...I'd like to quit before it REALLY becomes a habit. Two months ago I smoked maybe 2-4 a month after drinking.
Thing is...I'd like to quit before it REALLY becomes a habit. Two months ago I smoked maybe 2-4 a month after drinking.
teh_skeeze
Pelican
I smoke something different everyday for the most part. I buy Marlboro 27s and Parliment Full Flavor the most when I'm buying tailor mades. My favorites though are Bugler (rollies). It's cheaper ($11/week in NJ), I smoke less, and it stops people from asking you for a smoke. Anyone is free to one of my smokes if you roll your own. Like Iron Mike, I'm not rolling your cigarette unless we are fornicating.
Random Dude: Hey man can I get a smoke?
Me: Sure, you gotta roll your own.
RD: Awww man! Can't you just roll it for me?
Me: I'm sorry, do we fuck?
If it's a girl just change "do we fuck" to "have we fucked".
Random Dude: Hey man can I get a smoke?
Me: Sure, you gotta roll your own.
RD: Awww man! Can't you just roll it for me?
Me: I'm sorry, do we fuck?
If it's a girl just change "do we fuck" to "have we fucked".
When I was in Germany, I either smoked Monticos (don't know much about them, other than that they're cheap), imported Russian cigarettes from a friend who got me a carton, or I rolled my own.
Here, I'm just smoking Marlboros or shittier brands of cigarettes until I find a decent tobacco store with rolling supplies.
Here, I'm just smoking Marlboros or shittier brands of cigarettes until I find a decent tobacco store with rolling supplies.
gadabout said:
Break these down a little bit.
How do you like them?
salmonfella
Robin
I smoke silk cut purple or Benson & hedge gold if i want a stronger cigarette lovely taste to both. wonder will i be able to get them in Calgary when i move there from Ireland.
I discovered them in Czech republic. They are heavy smokers here but I noticed a lot of the chicks puffing away on vaporisers. I desperately wanted to get off the cigs so bought one in the local mall. It's called an eRoll. You charge it up in its little case and put eliquid in of your desired nicotine strength. I use different flavours like mint and Vanilla.
There is a ton of information about them... just google.
I truly believe they are the future of smoking. I am probably 'vaping' now more than I did smoking but without all the ill effects.
I loved the whole process of smoking so failed to quit everytime I went out drinking. Now I just take a few tokes on this bad boy and all my cravings are satisfied, plus is entirely enjoyable.
Another thing I notice is I don't really get hangovers anymore.
It is also a great conversation starter. Had countless people come up to me ask what I was doing. Mine lights up neon blue when I toke for maximum peacocking effect
There is a ton of information about them... just google.
I truly believe they are the future of smoking. I am probably 'vaping' now more than I did smoking but without all the ill effects.
I loved the whole process of smoking so failed to quit everytime I went out drinking. Now I just take a few tokes on this bad boy and all my cravings are satisfied, plus is entirely enjoyable.
Another thing I notice is I don't really get hangovers anymore.
It is also a great conversation starter. Had countless people come up to me ask what I was doing. Mine lights up neon blue when I toke for maximum peacocking effect
thegmanifesto said:
thegmanifesto said:
I tried an e-cig the last time I quit regular cigarettes due to sport obligations. Stayed on it for about three months.
They're pretty good but it depends a lot on the brand you buy. I personally recommend Blu e-cigs as they were enjoyable to smoke and seem to be an industry leader along with V2.
The last thing I would complain about with an e-cig would be the taste, as the variety is excellent and the vapor is pretty dense and smooth. Once you think that you're running on empty though, don't hesitate to chuck the cartridge. I made that mistake once and it seems to release this acrid shit that leaves an aftertaste in the vaporizer for days.
What I found while vaping on an e-cig compared to smoking a regular cigarette was that the ritual was sort of gone (hey guys, let's step outside and have a smoke) and I ended up nearly quitting the habit inside of two weeks anyway. I still had some kind of withdrawal from cigarettes for a week even though I was getting plenty of nicotine. It was a joy to smoke and blow huge rings indoors though.
Irishman said:
Your best bet would probably be to call a few local tobacconists and ask if they offer cigarettes made to order.
Brazil banned all tobacco flavorings last year, including menthol (the one flavoring the FDA still allows)
http://www.fctc.org/index.php?optio...bacco&catid=233:product-regulation&Itemid=237
http://www.fctc.org/index.php?optio...bacco&catid=233:product-regulation&Itemid=237
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