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I Quit Smoking. it Was Hard But I Did it

By admin on June 26, 2010

I stopped smoking over 15 years ago because the Government had jacked up the taxes yet again. I wasn’t going to pay (I think it was $2.00 a pack)! That was it. I had to stop smoking.

Luck would have it that I wasn’t sitting with my father on the porch discussing fishing, when I noticed that he wasn’t smoking. Here was a man whose cigarettes were so strong and raunchy, that I even refused to borrow them from him. He had been smoking these air pollutants for over 40 years. I asked him why he wasn’t smoking. He informed me that the company he worked for had a program to help smokers quit smoking. He had taken it and he had smoked for over a month.

I asked my father for a summary of how he quit. It was really quite simple. They were handed out a book “How to Quit Smoking” (the author escapes me), he gave me the book. Whenever I had a cigarette, I would read the book. The book revealed how much smoking controlled my life. I would go out in the middle of the night to get cigarettes, or even something simple like matches. Or I would wait until I had finished having a cigarrette before I entered a building. The worst was when I moved to the North-east and I had to smoke outside in an artic squall. It was so cold. It became unbearable.

When the break bell ran at work I would jog to the nearest exit to have a cigarette, and if I was lucky enough I could quickly inhale 2 cigarettes. During lunch break I would wolf down my lunch and jog outside into an artic squall, have two cigarettes. It was quite pathetic when I look back on it.

I had tried everything to quit smoking, I was even dumb enough to take the advice of a dear friend. He suggested that I should smoke a pipe or cigar. The logic was that I would smoke a cigar or pipe instead of a cigarette. This would replace the cigarette which was worse because you inhaled the cigarette, but not the pipe or cigar. What a great idea.

Shortly, after I started this stop smoking program, I was smoking a cigarette, a cigar, and a pipe. I was smoking so much, I didn’t even have time to breathe oxygen. I smelt like an incinerator. People would turn the fire extinguishers on me.

I chose a long weekend to quit smoking. I purchased 5 lbs of peanuts, this would help when I felt the urge to inhale. I made it through the weekend. I would still have an urge to smoke, but I would resist. Now 15 years later, I am one of those self-righteous non-smokers. Unfortunately, I think if I can quit a pack and half day, plus the cigars, and pipe smoking, everybody can.

It is tough at the beginning, but if you can quit, the urges will pass. There are now so many inexpensive aids to help you, like the patches, the pills, hypnosis, etc. it can be done.

Richard McDuff has been selling full-time on the internet for seven years He has a blog at Fun Cool Collectibles Estore and you can read more about how to quit smoking at How to Stop Smoking

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By admin on June 2, 2010

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Cigar Travel Humidors

By admin on May 21, 2010

Cigar Travel Humidors

Cigars are the best, they are the absolute perfect leaisure time accessory. Tons of options and flavors and brands, from all over the world. And the longer we smoke cigars, the MORE we love them and the more we WANT to learn about them.

And they get BETTER with age.

As long as they are taken care of and stored correctly – in a humidor.

Cigar Travel Humidors – Complete Info and Reviews For Top Travel Humidors

When cigars are stored inside of a quality humidor they will not only stay fresh and completely smokable – but they will GET BETTER. And there is no reason why our stogies should suffer in quality or smokability just because we have to leave home for any extended period of time -or even if we enjoy taking them to work or the office everyday.

Selecting A Quality Cigar Travel Humidor

Usually when we are choosing a travel humidor,its best to treat it like a regular full size humidor that we have at home. Along with a great finish and an aestheticly pleasing look and design, we want a cigar travel humidor that will do its job.

In those respects our humidor should be looked at and judged in a similar fashion to selecting our Primary Humidor.

But there are some differences in our travel humidor – mainly differences in size and outter shell , for protection reasons.

We want the travel humidor to be easily portable, and it should be able to protect our best cigars from any type of damage or air or liquids -depending on where you are going and how long you will be traveling.

Here are some of the main things to look for and evaluate:

Seal or Lid – Should not slam shut (if your travel humidor has a closing or hinged lid) Although its smaller, its still needs that whooosh sound upon closing. No air should be able to seep in -no matter what. Casing or Shell – Personally I never sacrificed style just because the travel humidor was smaller or used less frequently. And we should still select a Cigar Humidor that has a proper casing. It can be aluminum or wood. Some even use leather.It all depends on a)how many cigars b)how long you travel c)how often you plan on using your cigar travel humidor Lining – Make sure that the humidor has places for each cigar to fit nicely.NO LOOSE CIGARS while traveling.It is a must to have fingered lining -as well as proper materials like spanish cedar or something similar to that.(and a nice insulated material is always a bonus) Humidification Device – Any respectable travel humidor will have its own humidifier. They are actually a simple device -but it makes all the difference for thosee that are doing any regular or long term travel.

You can find out more information on Humidor Humidifiers and great Cigar Travel Humidors as well at the “Cigar Travel Humidor” website.

There are even some greatreviews for Travel Humidors thatcost less than $30- and they come with Humidifers and great Finishes too -which is quite hard to find-

Cigar Travel Humidors – Reviews and Information for selecting the best travel humidors and humidifiers for your favorite cigars.

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Handmade Cigars – Handmade Cigars Latest Offers $$$

By admin on May 21, 2010

Thompson cigar began operations in Florida, almost a century ago, in the year 1915. At Thomson Cigars you can find many different kinds & brands of Cigars to fit your needs. Thompson Handmade Cigars Click Below

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Thompson cigar hit the jackpot, and managed to rise to a successful retailer in US. As all success stories, Thompson cigar had a secret; giving the consumers the most choices possible, with all the prices, shapes, tastes and sizes imaginable.

Thompson cigar started labeling their own cigars to give their clients the assurance they were so certain of the quality of the cigar, that they were going to put their name on it. People loved Thompson cigar for that, not only because they now could smoke surely a fine quality cigar, but because it was much more affordable. Pretty soon people started looking for the Thompson cigar brand and it acquired a solid and lasting reputation.

The service provided by Thompson cigar is impressive, and it was no simple task to accomplish. People came up asking for guidance, questions just poured in. What cigar was best? Which was stronger? What cigar could be a good gift? Which was the most affordable? What cigar had good ash? Instead of giving up or just ignoring the questions, Thompson cigar wanted clients curiosity satisfied and their questions answered. An army of specialized men and women, armed with all the knowledge of the cigar industry was assembled. Customers were simply thrilled. Cigar amateurs could be introduced to the marvelous world of cigar smoking and many felt comfortable knowing that Thompson cigar would not overwhelm them, but simply guide and help them make the best decision.

Quality is always in the mind of the Thompson cigar company, and have the largest humidor in America. Here, all the cigars are preserved fresh until it’s taken to the customers house. This is also very reassuring for the customers, as many retailers without such precautions sometimes give their customers dry cigars that are not good to smoke anymore. First time smokers will think that’s what a cigar should taste like and never want to repeat the smoking experience.

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Using a Humidor for your Cigars

By admin on May 20, 2010

If you are one of those who has recently joined the cigar revolution may be unsure why you need one of the humidors at all. But although a few cigar lovers might think that keeping their cigars in a plastic bag along with a damp towel is good enough to keep them well, the majority would rather invest in a good humidor.

Cigars normally adapt to their surroundings absorbing scents and dampness from the environment just like a sponge would water. If they are stored in an inappropriate environment the cigars will turn out to be unsuitable for smoking, disappointing the manufacturer as well as the owner. However, if they are stored properly in a suitable environment like a humidor you can be sure that they will age appropriately to be enjoyed by even the most seasoned connoisseur.

For those who might not have heard of a humidor before, it is basically a box or container which maintains constant humidity and will serve as home for your cigars as they age gracefully over up to a period of six or seven years. You can choose from a wooden humidor, a glass top humidor or a humidor cabinet. There are also plenty of other cigar accessories to choose from to compliment your humidor. There are many different types available in the market and you can even shop for them online in a short period of time instead of going to several different stores, hunting for the perfect one. Ordering online, simply choose the humidor you like, place your order and wait for it to be delivered to your door. You can shop at any time of the day or night, and you avoid dealing with irritable salesmen and standing in queues, waiting to be attended to.

All humidors include hygrometers, devices which allow you to monitor the humidity level. This allows the cigar owners to maintain a humidity level of about 65 to75 percent inside the humidor. If the humidity is outside this range, the hygrometer will display it on its scale. It is best to keep your humidor full; the more the empty space the more likely that the humidity will drop. On the other hand, make sure you don’t pack in too many or you’ll end up damaging your precious cigars.

Humidors are normally made from Spanish cedar. Some benefits of Spanish Cedar include its ability to retain more moisture, naturally fending off tobacco beetles capable of destroying an entire cigar collection and as an extra perk the cigars inside the humidor develop a special, alluring aroma.

Before you use a new humidor, you have to prepare it for use. Use a damp cloth to wipe the inside of the humidor. Then place a bowl of water within the humidor and keep it there for about twelve hours with the lid closed, allowing the majority of the water to evaporate. Place a second bowl of water inside the humidor, this time for 24 hours. When the water quantity no longer reduces or your humidor is no longer thirsty, your humidor is ready to be entrusted with storing your cigars.

You will also have to calibrate the hygrometer. Some retailers provide pre-calibrated hygrometers. In other cases you will have to follow the simple steps to make sure the hygrometer is prepared to properly read the humidity level inside the humidor.

Once you’ve prepared your humidor, you can place your cigars inside. You may wish to use dividers to minimize the mixture of aromas from different types of cigars. Other aficionados appreciate the flavor mixing. In any case you are sure to enjoy your cigars for a longer period of time and at a higher quality once you start using a humidor.

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