What would you choose to get back into it?

[LordAnubis]

Its been several months between smokes for me. I made a piss poor home choice and rented a place with a balcony that is a "non smoking building"... bastards. In any case i wont be smoking for another few months anywah but what would you smoke to get back into it?

I've got some LGC #2, Monte Media coronas, RyJ Petite royales, some RyJ churchills, a few Sir Davids even, some other odds and ends.

Also i have a handful of non cubans such as AF SHort stories, some Opus Lost city or something, Liga t9, JSK tyranical Buc and maybe a few others.

What would you pick? Have any experience in long breaks away from cigars and getting back into it?

[El Presidente]

Stand in front of your humidor, close your eyes and  give thanks for all the good things in your life, take 3 or 4 deep breaths. 

Open your eyes and open your humidor. You will know the exact cigar you want.

It works for me every time. 

 

 

[Colt45]

Over the years I've often gone many months without smoking a cigar. It's been a while recently - weather, the feeling that if I have time to sit for a cigar, I've time for other things (don't read anything into that). So, I'm looking forward to finally smoking my first Hayala Nudie N3 (I've had them since mid November 2019). I also wish to re-visit the RA Estupendos 2007, after some discussion here with KG. I've never had any "problem" coming back no matter how long it's been - like a great friend you've not seen in a while.

[Chibearsv]

Pick whichever one that will put a smile on your face. You’ve had the best attitude with what you’ve been through. You’ve been inspirational for me and I don’t even know you. You deserve the one that makes you happiest for sure. 

[Fuzz AI]

Two weeks ago, I had my first cigar in 2 months. Chose a Monte MC to dip my toe into the water. May have been a short smoke, but it was bloody good.

 

[JohnS]

1 hour ago, Fuzz said:

Two weeks ago, I had my first cigar in 2 months. Chose a Monte MC to dip my toe into the water. May have been a short smoke, but it was bloody good.

Yeah, but now that you mentioned the MMC, you just know that he'll go for something else! ?

[slowsmoke]

If you ask me, MMC and Petit Royales are perfect for those pesky non-smoking balconies ?

[SansSin]

just smoked my first cigar last week after about 3-4 months. tore the muscles on the sides of my throat working out last year and then when they were almost healed, i re-tore them going grocery shopping earlier this year.?  i went with a JLS2 and was not disappointed, i think a long break makes almost any cigar you smoke taste amazing. i would personally go with the RyJ churchill out of what you listed.

[KavalanWhisky]

How do you know if you are in a non smoking building and if it applies to your own balcony? Surely its just for the public areas?

[La_Tigre]

MdO 4 slow sippin’ and savor.

[Fuzz AI]

5 hours ago, KavalanWhisky said:

How do you know if you are in a non smoking building and if it applies to your own balcony? Surely its just for the public areas?

It would be in the Strata By-Laws. As a renter, you would be advised what is permissible. Some apartments won't even let you use a small gas bbq on your balcony.

[Fuzz AI]

6 hours ago, JohnS said:

Yeah, but now that you mentioned the MMC, you just know that he'll go for something else! ?

But the MMC is perfect for Mus. It will be like smoking a corona for him....

[prshah25]

I took a 5 year cigar gap and started smoking cigars recently in April (thanks to COVID pandemic and working from home) . AF short stories got me back in the game smoothly.. 

[westg]

I have some beautiful des Dieux for you when you come on over . 

[Frinkiac7]

This happens to me often. Life gets busy. When I finally resume I usually grab something small and easy like a PC. I have boxes of big stuff from years ago I bought when I was smoking more that just sits there. A project of mine is to dig back into some of the big boys.

[KavalanWhisky]

On 5/29/2020 at 6:37 PM, Fuzz said:

It would be in the Strata By-Laws. As a renter, you would be advised what is permissible. Some apartments won't even let you use a small gas bbq on your balcony.

Gotcha, thanks, it's a bit more flexible in HK, they don't normally specify in that the contract.

 

[LordAnubis]

You know the funniest thing? Smoking inside your apartment is totally allowed according to strata. But the balcony is apparently "common property" So you cant smoke there. But i wont smoke indoors and cant as its prohibited in my rental agreement.

[Fuzz AI]

Yeah, Strata by-laws and rental agreements are not necessarily aligned. There are no by-laws in my investment property that prevents smoking in your apartment or common property, but I ban it in my rental agreement. More apartments are banning smoking in your own apartment, as there are complaints of smoke and odours traveling through ducting and walls.

 

[Meklown]

Open your balcony door & smoke right there. Position a strong fan to help all the smoke out. You're arguably inside the apartment / on the balcony at the same time! 

[NicPac]

I took a couple years break from cigars due to a couple life events. A couple months ago I jumped back in with a CoRo.