Why do you smoke.

[snooky]

Hi Reaver the reason is the same for everything [sensation] and we luv it . Doubt many BOTL are addicted and i'd say many cigar smokers will live longer cos of less stress , our past time is relaxation. Big hugs for your girlfriend

[Andy W]

I smoke to chill out and relax, nothing like a cigar or pipe to chill me out after a hard day.

sums it up for me

[NathanJD]

I smoke for the same reason i eat fine, yet very bad for me food. And drink very old, but very bad for me whisky. life is for living

[Sludgie]

I smoke for many of the reasons detailed above. Hedonism, stress relief, the whole ceremony of choosing a stick, cutting and lighting - which I enjoy as much as the cigar itself. The opportunity to discuss cigars with a bunch of like-minded BOTL on here is a great reason too.

Nick

[Simon-JG-hr]

All of the above.

There's a certain moment of contented relaxation which seems to be so easily found with a cigar and a fine drink. There's a certain joy in the ritual, the collecting, the appreciation of what makes each cigar special (much of which, I believe, satisfies the slight OCD side that every man has)... They are a wonderful way to meet and socialise with people - as so many on these fine forums have done so (I would go so far as to say that I have some good friends thanks, initially, to cigars and UKCF). And yes, at its most ethereal, there is simply a certain je ne sais quoi to smoking a cigar.

I like NathanJD's answer though... "Life is for living." (So live it!)

[Angus]

I started on holiday simply because we were in Vegas and thought it'd be cool. There were six of us there, one who was already a cigar smoker and three who smoked cigarettes. I was pleasantly surprised and have kept it on unlike the rest. I only smoke a couple a week but do find it a pleasant and relaxing experience, especially when I'm stressed out with exams or essay deadlines.

[Monty72]

I'm 44 years of age and in all my life never as much as took a drag from a cigarette-they just never interested me. A couple of friends of mine enjoy cigars and I always admired them from afar but never had the bottle to try one. That changed at a party 2 years ago when after a few beers I took the plunge and I've never looked back. I've gone from King Edwards to enjoying some of Cuba's finest and now have a fairly well stocked humidor. I smoke about 3 every weekend and I really look forward to it. I kick back in a rocking chair down in the shed with a decent cigar, decent whisky and a bit of classical music and for that hour it's sheer heaven. I love the whole cigar culture, I read about cigars, I subscribe to Cigar Affenionado magazine and I can't ever imagine giving them up.

[PoohBore]

Never smoked anything until a holiday in Cuba. Tried a couple and got the bug. I find it's a great way to destress as im able to stop for a couple of hours and watch the world go by.

Bliss

[Agricola]

Relaxation mainly, when someone enters the room and sees me laying on the sofa smoking a cigar with a fine scotch on the go they know to leave me alone. If I see a lady or gentleman smoking a cigar and on closer inspection see they are smoking a Cuban there is instantly something I have in common with them. Socializing at a cigar lounge anywhere in the world is such an easy task compared to a pub or bar.
People may question if I'm just addicted to the nicotine, certainly no more than I am alcohol, I smoke and drink twice a week and many moons ago I smoked cigarettes and it is something very different. Cigarettes are to tobacco what white lightning is to alcohol, cigars have so many more dimensions aside from the nicotine residing inside the leaf.
The guy you punched in the face sounds like a total f***wit so well done for busting his nose and goth chicks are hot ... everyone knows that!

[baccybert]

Although only relatively new to the hobby, I smoke because it encourages me to step outside of my usually stressed and overworked self, to pause just for 40 odd minutes and think about other things. Pipe smoking especially encourages me to philosophize and zone out from all things mundane in life. The ritual, tastes and smells are a bonus for me.

the best example to shut the skeptics up would be this forum. The UKCF community. The affinity for tobacco shared, the warm welcomes given to new members, the advice and recommendations willingly given. I always look forward to coming onto the forum after a manic day to see what everybody's chat is.

Some of the best conversations I've ever had have been over a drink and a pipe/cigar, its a great hobby to share with others. Anyway, that's my musings on it, let the skeptics be so, if they tried it they'd owe you a massive apology!

Bert

[Cable]

Well im very much new to cigars but i have to say i find so very relaxing to smoke a fine Cuban. I only tend to smoke at the weekend, mainly on a Sunday morning reading the newspaper with a nice coffee, this is where im totally unrushed and can spend easily a good hour. But i have been really restricted the past few weeks as its been just far too cold. I just cannot wait for Spring, the only downside to this is i will end up spending more money

[swmillar]

Good question, something I have thought about recently...

It makes me stop, relax, dedicate time to one thing, enjoy a great or different cigar, have a rum (or 10) and do so with a good friend... inevitably have too much to drink and have the same conversation about cigars each time

It's just a great way to stop and enjoy life in a simple way

Steven

[T_montana]

Your lass sounds amazing. she got any mates lol. sounds like you dont need that kinda people around you (the gobby lad). deck him again lol.

i smoke because i find it highly enjoyable and relaxing, smells beautiful and it makes me look cool as hell!!!

[Reaver2145]

Thanks for the replies guys keep the coming.

And trust me she is amazing...amazing at finding the sir winnys and RA 8-9-8s i hide at the back of my humi.

And dont worry the gobby feck wont even come close to me after last friday we where all out and he had managed to find himself a girlfriend somehow but after a few hours and much vodka later she starts making out with another girl we know but instead of being happy he throws a huge hissy fit and dumps her on the spot i tell ya i laughed my head off managed to get photos of it too.

[Reaver2145]

WTF is Cyber goth?, i know Goth, tats and metal, anyhow i digress, HEDONISM is my answer, plus it helps identify the naughty females as they always say " ooooh you have a big one"

Imagen this in black and red with bigger stompier boots with springs in them.