Sure. Next time you're down, shoot me a PM. You know of any watering hole where the nanny state will let you enjoy a smoke and a drink?
Well I'm learning something here. This stuff may seem darn simple to the cognoscenti, but to a raw noob like me, much is still a mystery.
So next step, you got your noob stick, you got the end opened up, now let's light it. When I do that I don't like to have fur on my teeth. Toothpaste is contraindicated, but I might swish water around. Floss is in order, or chewing something scrubby. Then I've got to find a good place. Stump by the fire. Sofa by the fireplace. Or the garage with a project. I just now fired one up in the garage after chewing some peanuts, and this post is my project. Used two Diamond stick matches the cigar store hands out with a purchase. I have an old pipe lighter, but I just can't feature using lighter fluid to start a cigar. I used to light a pipe, tamp it down, then light it again. With a cigar, though, seems like you don't want it to go out at all ever. It turns rank, even if you relight right away. I'd use a big stick match if I could find them. I tried using one small diamond, but a cigar needs more fire than that. I've tried an ember from the fire, but I got wood sap taste out of that. Didn't like it. I haven't tried propane. Tried paper matches, didn't like the taste. My Dad used to smoke a Swisher's Sweet from time to time. He'd always lick it from end to end before lighting. I find that makes a good cigar burn unevenly. Gave that up. I hate it when I get one side lit and not the other, or the center lit and not the rest, or if it burns up one side more than the other. I have no notion why, but a symmetrical ash from the get go is important to me, like the head on good stout. You know, an ugly girl may be more willing, but a good looking gal makes me more willing, so it is with an evenly burning cigar. Call me shallow. So what I do, I fire two diamond sticks, get a big flame, then roll the cigar a bit in the flame while drawing slow. Tried drawing hard, seemed too hot. After the matches are done, I make sure I get a quarter inch of nice ash before I take it out. About then, I usually need to spit. Then the stick sets for a few, while I smell it. If I really like it, I might run inside and try to get the RedHead to appreciate the aroma. Mixed results there. Now settle back, crack a beer, we're ready to enjoy. Type on this. Admire fine German motorcycle steel. Pick it up now and then. Walk to the door and watch the birds feed.
Is this a pretty good procedure? How do you guys do?
My Grandpa favored a cup of espresso, a leather bound volume of Emerson, a rattan chair, on the verandah. Should've paid more attention to his lighting.
Jeez. I started this, I was all pissed off at Verizon FIOS tech support. I'm mellow now.
i dont think so. i was smoking cigars in vegas when the rh was like 3% or something stupid low like that. the cigar burned fine. of course thats just one cigar on one day. ive never heard of that issue before.
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