rdj735
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Recently, I read two posts on the forum… one about buying up rare and limited-release cigars; the other, a review by BBS of a stick he paid $3.25 for. I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and wanted to share.
The parents on this forum will surely know what I mean when I say, “I must have been rich before my kids came along.” My wife and I rented a house, and had no expenses other than utilities. Fast-forward to today, and we own a home, pay on our cars, and have two little girls who go to daycare ($$$) while we work. Somehow we’ve figured out how to pay those extra bills without much extra income.
When I first started smoking cigars, I got the perception that expensive stuff was the key to enjoying these kinds of hobbies. A quick glance through the pages of Cigar Aficionado seemingly confirmed my beliefs. I searched around for high-end smokes. I bought myself a nice torch lighter and cutter. I made sure my liquor cabinet was well-stocked with Blanton’s and other top-shelf spirits. I even considered remodeling a part of my house to build a walk-in humidor.
Tonight, we got the girls to bed around 9 PM. The wife jumped on the opportunity to go to sleep at a time like that. I, on the other hand, reached for my bottle of Old Forester ($18) and a Camacho Havana I picked up for three bucks. I fired it up with a Bic and liked it just as much - maybe more.
To me, these hobbies mean taking advantage of the rare free moments in an otherwise hectic world. I find it’s the experience I’m enjoying more than the cigar. Don’t take it the wrong way. There’s nothing wrong with smoking an expensive cigar. But, you should know that a $20-one won’t make the minutes tick by any slower. Just a few thoughts from a Forester'ed-up newbie...
The parents on this forum will surely know what I mean when I say, “I must have been rich before my kids came along.” My wife and I rented a house, and had no expenses other than utilities. Fast-forward to today, and we own a home, pay on our cars, and have two little girls who go to daycare ($$$) while we work. Somehow we’ve figured out how to pay those extra bills without much extra income.
When I first started smoking cigars, I got the perception that expensive stuff was the key to enjoying these kinds of hobbies. A quick glance through the pages of Cigar Aficionado seemingly confirmed my beliefs. I searched around for high-end smokes. I bought myself a nice torch lighter and cutter. I made sure my liquor cabinet was well-stocked with Blanton’s and other top-shelf spirits. I even considered remodeling a part of my house to build a walk-in humidor.
Tonight, we got the girls to bed around 9 PM. The wife jumped on the opportunity to go to sleep at a time like that. I, on the other hand, reached for my bottle of Old Forester ($18) and a Camacho Havana I picked up for three bucks. I fired it up with a Bic and liked it just as much - maybe more.
To me, these hobbies mean taking advantage of the rare free moments in an otherwise hectic world. I find it’s the experience I’m enjoying more than the cigar. Don’t take it the wrong way. There’s nothing wrong with smoking an expensive cigar. But, you should know that a $20-one won’t make the minutes tick by any slower. Just a few thoughts from a Forester'ed-up newbie...