New to smoking Cigars

New to Smoking Cigars

Being a female who enjoys cigars has brought me some laughs. Like when the 'older than me' lady said she wanted to just watch me smoke because she had never seen a lady smoking a cigar. As she watched me in awe, I wasn't sure if she was watching me smoke the cigar or having some sort of fantasy about it. Either way it was weird but then I laughed about it.

When I had my first cigar, the gentleman who made the sticks and sold me my first, was helpful and showed me how to cut and light. Important stuff. Then he offered me a cup of Cuban coffee and challenged me to a game of chess. He treated me in the same fashion he was treating the two other men in his shop. Very nice experience.

It has not always been this entertaining or comfortable. When living in New Mexico, at the first cigar shop I found, the regulars sitting in front of the television, made it very clear that female company was not wanted. I felt intimidated on the first few visits then decided to sit on the couch and smoke with them anyway. If they didn't like it they could leave. They did not and the shop owner stood behind the counter and giggled.

Since then I have been fortunate enough to not care what the men thought and found that as a rule, they have been thrilled to have a female smoke with them. We sit around, talk about cigars, sports, hunting, (I listen mainly on that topic) and business. We also talk about our kids and grandchildren, local politics, and anything else we want to talk about.  Men tell my husband his is 'lucky' because his wife smokes cigars also.  

So to anyone that wants to smoke cigars or is new to it, never feel like you do not fit in or are not wanted.  Ask for a mild smoke and let people know you are new, most people are happy to help, make recommendations, and teach the nuances.

So until next time,

Long ashes!