Hi from Yorkshire!

[butternutsquashpie]

The sad people are those who have no passion for anything except mocking those with interests.

[ValeTudoGuy]

I don't keep a particularly detailed record like these guys..... Though reading this thread makes me feel like I should.

[tommy]

I've gone further than a spreadsheet - I have a database which acts as a diary various other things I think I may find useful to have a record of

And just to prove how useful having a record is my brother, who would never normally miss an opportunity to rip it out of me for doing stuff like that, was reading through it and commented on how cool it actually is to have a record and how interesting a read it is!

Edit - I also just realised I didn't welcome you - but hello and welcome!

I'd like to read that and Simons notes folder, I bet one could write a book based on notes like this. Ever considered making the notes available for people?

[Simon Bolivar]

The point many miss about detailed notes & a diary, is that when you have smoked 20-50 different vitolas you can remember most of the important details. What about when you have smoked over 200! And some you smoked over a decade ago & now your 40/50/60, memory not quite what it was? The other aspect is the eenjoyment you get from reading it all overthe yyes. It is a discipline & favors those who are used to keep a diary.

My fishing diaries go back to 1973, when I was 13yo. Although I started fishing at 7yo, earlier notes were put into the diary which was hand written & actual photos stuck in. Now I do it all on spreadsheets, covering details, total he's fished, fish caught, weather, venues, rods & bait/lures used. Record of each pike water fished, watwers listed in order of lbs caught, inc avge size, he's per lb, he's per fish, points for 6lb + fish etc. Main list in chronological order of pike caught & largest 22lb1580 to smallest 4oz. Best leaves totals, best for Belgium, NL, Scotland & Ireland.

After that keeping track of all cigars smoked & all those stashed into the Boli Cave & humid is a piece of cake. And if your thinking that I have too much time on my hands, only the briefest notes are made at home, all excel entries are made on the rig, which keep me amused in the evenings on the rig.

[groundhog]

I keep a training log and have found that invaluable, so figured using the same approach here would come in handy.
So far for columns I have:
Maker, type, length, gauge, when smoked, how long it took, amount left (not very scientific), location, whether with food/drink etc, score out of 10, whether I would have it again (Yes, no, maybe), cost, vendor, thoughts.
I'm hoping I can use it to track my taste over time - and to try and make sure I can keep smoking great sticks!
(Plus I don't get out much and need something to occupy me in those quiet moments!).

[groundhog]

Interestingly, I've just noticed that my two favourites so far were smoked with alcohol, whilst my least favourite were smoked without food or drink - coincidence?
Will have to try one of the former without a drink to see what I think. The only downside is that for comparison, the first came from a decent online vendor, whilst the next one's come from Asda.....

[tommy]

you find yourself taking a miniature ruler around in your wallet after a while...

Weight is something I've debated adding.... I have a pocket scale just for that, actually

Is that REALLY what your pocket scale for?

[mrcigar]

Oh wow! Total respect to those who keep meticulous records. If it were not for such an attention to detail all of the sciences would be entirely impoverished.

[Sean]

Welcome mate forums are deffo thriving now


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[mbro12]

Ive considered recording opinions and feelings on certain cigars but always feel that mood, weather etc play such a big part that its best not to place too much emphasis on keeping detailed accounts.

[groundhog]

Ive considered recording opinions and feelings on certain cigars but always feel that mood, weather etc play such a big part that its best not to place too much emphasis on keeping detailed accounts.

I can see that, but as a newbie having some sort of guide for me on what I've previously enjoyed well help me to make better choices as I go along.... I hope!
Plus, it keeps me out of trouble [emoji2]

[ValeTudoGuy]

Simples, like a fishing record you could just keep a note of the conditions. Then you can start to see if there is a correlation of when you prefer certain sticks.

[groundhog]

One of my columns is where I was / what I was doing.....
However one of the most useful I've found is correlating time, cost and score...

[DannyDean1984]

Been away - had a few nice smokes too
I'm near Selby/York.
So far my top two smokes are the Upmann half and Punch PC.
Tried the Trinidad Reyes, but it burned quite hot, so I wasn't a fan.
I'm still getting used to the nicotine hit!
Have some more sticks coming and have just ordered some lock & locks and boveda packs.
Now I just need to sort out a lighter (the decking's really windy and the matches just aren't working!).
I think I must be quite sad - I've set up a little spreadsheet so I can track what I've smoked, so that it can help guide me to others.
I'm loving it so far, just wish they weren't taxed so much!
Might have to have a little jolly over to the continent....

I lived in Selby all my life well Thorpe Willoughby.

[Wigan]

Now that seriously confused me