The Finer Things in Life

frost · 07-06-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

The ritual of lighting a cigar involves two very important principals. The first involves the instruments used to light the cigar and the second the enjoyment of your Habano. To begin with always use a butane lighter or a cedar or wooden match-stick. Try to never use a petrol lighter, a candle or a wax match as all of these impart odours that the cigar is quick to absorb. The second principle to remember is that a cigar must be lit with the utmost patience and tranquillity. Nothing spoils the enjoyment of a Habano faster than a badly lit cigar.

Rotate around evenly.

I've heard rumors of some people trying to light cigars with the sun and a magnifying glass so that they would have the purest light. But I'm doubtful that's any more than a wives tale.

m4a1mustang · 07-06-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

If that's a tote, then that's a tote of death.

I'm talking about something like this:

I know some guys will carry those around as a carryall... no way. Not for me.

Though for a weekender JCrew has this Belstaff which is very nice:

But for $395 I will wait until it inevitably pops up on sale for under $200.

frost · 07-06-2010, 10:13 PM

Good posts shumby! I completely forgot about not putting the cigar directly in the flame.

antennahead · 07-06-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Rotate around evenly.

I've heard rumors of some people trying to light cigars with the sun and a magnifying glass so that they would have the purest light. But I'm doubtful that's any more than a wives tale.

when I was a kid I used to "explode" ants by using the magnifying glass and sun on them

(sorry bro, I had to post that

)

shumby · 07-06-2010, 10:14 PM

i actuall prefer to get the wife to light mine see pic below

m4a1mustang · 07-06-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Rotate around evenly.

I've heard rumors of some people trying to light cigars with the sun and a magnifying glass so that they would have the purest light. But I'm doubtful that's any more than a wives tale.

That just reminds me of that Acura commercial when the guys are trying to explain why they made certain luxury purchases.

I know the whole rotate while lighting, keep it directly out of the flame bit. I think as long as you can do that you're good... I don't think using magnified sun rays is going to make my experience any better. Well, maybe it will taste better because I had to wait so long to light the damn thing.

frost · 07-06-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

when I was a kid I used to "explode" ants by using the magnifying glass and sun on them

(sorry bro, I had to post that

)

Didn't we all mate, didn't we all

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Originally Posted by shumby

i actuall prefer to get the wife to light mine see pic below

I think she's going to stick the cigar directly in the flame.

m4a1mustang · 07-06-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

i actuall prefer to get the wife to light mine see pic below

frost · 07-06-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That just reminds me of that Acura commercial when the guys are trying to explain why they made certain luxury purchases.

I know the whole rotate while lighting, keep it directly out of the flame bit. I think as long as you can do that you're good... I don't think using magnified sun rays is going to make my experience any better. Well, maybe it will taste better because I had to wait so long to light the damn thing.

If it were true, this would be the place to do it (phoenix). A couple years ago, the local news team went and cooked eggs on one of our sidewalks.

shumby · 07-06-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Didn't we all mate, didn't we all

I think she's going to stick the cigar directly in the flame.

I thought you were going to take the in a different direction,

frost · 07-06-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

I thought you were going to take the in a different direction,

Meh, I don't think that would make the cigar taste too awesome. Kinky sure, maybe I'd use the cheap swisher sweets for that.

antennahead · 07-06-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

I thought you were going to take the in a different direction,

He actually behaves most of the time in this thread, as to not jeopardize the integrity of it's purpose

frost · 07-06-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

He actually behaves most of the time in this thread, as to not jeopardize the integrity of it's purpose

^ Truth. The best behavior in my entire life can be witnessed in this thread.

By the way, I know that canned coffee is little better than boxed wine, but do you folks have any you like that is NOT from starbucks/seattle's best? I used to take a canned starbucks espresso with me to work, but I haven't had either of those brands since the boycott.

frost · 07-06-2010, 10:35 PM

Also, I asked this in another thread, but this seems like an appropriate place. Any of you have someone who cleans your house? If so, what do you pay? I found on some other boards most people are paying .035 per sq/ft, or ~$20 an hour. I'm thinking about doing this but I keep seeing comments like "well, it's not as good as if I had done it myself." Thoughts?

m4a1mustang · 07-06-2010, 10:35 PM

Cuff links, anyone?

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