Yep, I've had enough of them. Today is day number 7. Although, I hate to admit it, I went out and bought an e-cigar which is just like the e-cigs. I am hoping to start stepping down the nicotine intake slowly and finally just toss the whole works in the garbage. I do have to admit though, I am saving a ton of money not buying stogies. I was spending almost $200. a week on cigars. The e-cigar, I spent $80. for the setup and the liquid costs me less than $0.25 a day.
Man, I hate being addicted to nicotine. It's just so stupid. Arrrrg!
I'm an avid cigar smoker myself. Started a couple years ago when I turned 18. I've been smoking about once a day, which is $77/week for me. For $200/week, do you mind me asking what brand and model you're smoking?
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Well, I was smoking Cohibas and Monte Cristos. The Cohibas would run me anywhere from $25. - $29. a stick.
I started using a Vision Spinner, which is more like an e-cig, but the battery feels like a cigar. Since I can't post a link, just google, Vision Spinner. The start up kit I bought was actually about $60., but I bought a bunch of e-liquids that resemble cigar flavors, thus the $80.
Right after I picked up cigar smoking, Cigar Afficionado came out with their top cigars of the year list. That was the year the Alec Bradley Prensado was number one. After hearing that, I picked one up and really enjoyed it. So that's what I've been smoking. Only about $11 per cigar (Churchill size).
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I applaud EVERYONE here that has taken the step to quit tobacco..saving your lungs so you don't end up walking around with a portable oxygen tank to keep you alive is HUGE!
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Oh ya, I don't doubt it. There are some good smokes out there than can be had for a decent price. I was buying boxes of cigars for around $100. Problem is, I'd go through 4-5 cigars a day. It adds up.
Nope, it truth, I'm done with it. I'm gonna kick the nicotine addiction next and just be done with all of it.
Man, you guys are crazy spending that kind of money on smokes. Good for you, Mark. Hope it sticks brother.
I don't smoke cigars too much but bought 3 in a nice case in Cancun. I thought I'd share them with the guys in the band. When I got back here customs made me break open the box because the case had ''Made in Colombia'' or ''Product of Colombia'' something like that printed on it. Took the case from me and gave me the 3 cigars back. I can't remember what the Customs boy said to me but at first I laughed a little because this little puke was acting like John Wayne but he was being serious
Once you go into an airport you lose all your rights. Especially if you gotta go through customs.
anyway good luck Mark
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Mark, good luck to you brother..............I'm still struggling on this end, and probably always will.
Those USA Customs and some Zildjians should be excellent motivation though. Keep it up
Where did you get that E-cigs idea from?
Good for you Mark. I'm pulling for you and praying for you brother. I quit smoking and drinking 3 years ago and quit a drug 7 years ago. Don't miss it a bit!!! However I have been chewing for 25 years and I still chew. Nicotine is by far the hardest of all things to quit!!!
It is very tough.
No, you're not an idiot at all. Just keep your focus on what you want to do, quit, and you will be fine. It will be tough at times but the longer you go without one the easier it will be to deal with a craving in the future. Before you know it you probably won't have any cravings. And keeping your focus on that new set and cymbals!!! Good goal to have now that you are saving money.
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Thanks marko!
Thanks man. I appreciate it.
Thanks Butch. You have already helped me more than you know.
Thanks DSS. I know what you're saying about nicotine. I chewed many years ago AND smoked! I don't remember what I did to give up chew, but from what I remember, it wasn't easy. Cigarettes were another thing that was tough to quit. I just substituted cigars. I just want to be done with all of it. I'm tired of having to rely on something like this.
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Good for you my friend!
Good Luck Mark, between me and the wife we smoke 4 packs a day, I don't want to do the math for a year. I'm gonna try the e cigs soon.
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Good luck you can make it happen! Plus getting new gear is awesome so stay focused!
Thank you sir. I appreciate it.
Thanks man. The wife, who smoked a little over a pack a day is on week 8 and she has told me she doesn't even miss them. I was very skeptical at first, but it amazing how much you do actually feel like you're smoking. Do your homework before you go out and buy one though. There are some on the market that are utter crap.
Ya, no kidding. I was spending close to that every month but, I'm not going to be a fool any longer with my money.
Thanks man. I appreciate the sentiment.
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