Morning cigars

[kjpman]

Hey fellas, just had to say, Im not usually a morning cigar guy. Im usually the type the holds off untill about 3 or 4 to lite up. But since ive been opening the shop for the past few weeks, im here at 930 in the morning. I gotta say, there is something for walking into the shop and having the smell of cigars and cedar just as highlights in the air first thing in the morning. Then kicking my shoes off, putting on my slippers, and getting down to business. But after the hard 10 minutes of work doing that i hit the GO button on the coffee machine and brew either a fresh french roast with some chicory or a "roasted that day" Sumatra. Then walk over to the Bose, flip on some Marselis or Baker, or maybe some Getz and walk into the humidor to paruse and see how my babies are doing that day!! But lately ive been picking out a lighter bodied cigar to start the day right, today as im writing this its a Nat Sherman Host series Hampton. I walk out and see the wrapper in the morning daylight thats streaming in from the wall of windows in the front of the shop. Noticing how perfect the light brown wrapper is with fresh eyes. Then I light up a Cedar spill and the scent of burning wood fills the area next to the bar (something i really like) and i toast the foot and draw to start it up. The thing that hits me is how good this cigar is with a fresh pallate. Its much more complex then the last time i had it for a mid-afternoon smoke. But in the case of this morning, i pour myself a mug of Sumtra and cream, sit in the recliner and just let the experience of the two flavors marrying on my tongue prepare me for the day. I think im getting hooked on starting the day at work with a good cigar

.....kjpman

[Steeltown]

Damn you!!!!

[miketafc]

Man you call that work, love Winton and good jazz, cigars and coffee.

Sounds like I'll have to stop and visit your shop on the way to Fly Fishing in Montana this summer.

Don't usually smoke in the morning, but when I have the time and do I either go to a Fuente Double Chateau or La Unica lonsdale. They are mild, but go well with a nice cup of Green Mountain Vermont Blend, or Dark Magic. When I fish I'll always have a morning smoke and like Don Diego Monarchs that come in the tube and are protected.

Have a nice day KJP

[TheSmokingHiker]

You make it sound so tempting. I cant get myself to do it though. I have found that my body slows down as soon as I put some Nicotine in it. I usually wait until the evening to smoke a cigar. When I am on vacation though, there is nothing like a good smoke, and a hot cup of coffee to start the day.

[galaga]

Originally Posted by kjpman

Hey fellas, just had to say, Im not usually a morning cigar guy. Im usually the type the holds off untill about 3 or 4 to lite up.

I think im getting hooked on starting the day at work with a good cigar

.....kjpman

Ain't life tuff, got to be at work at 9:30 to smoke and drink coffe and listen to Jazz








[SIZE=1]nice post, morning cigars are different[/SIZE]

[Jeff]

Thats like **** for cigar lovers! Is it your shop or do you work there?

[kamikaiguy]

I really need my own shop. Any investors out there to open a shop in Pittsburgh. I would be happy to run the place for ya.

[Thurm15]

You lucky sumbitch! I called out sick today and haven't been able to smoke all week! When I retire I think I'm gonna get me a Cigar store. Yep. Thats what I'll do. Just 19 years to go...

[MM2(SW)S]

YOu are one lucky SOB, that being said for morning smokes I like AVO XO, they are mild and flavorful and go great with a morning cup o' Joe.

[kjpman]

Thanks fellas!! No, this isnt my shop, but i run it. I just sent the owner down to Mexico for a few weeks to relax But i run the joint 5 days out of the week.
Right now, im just debating about my afternoon smoke, i think i narrowed it down to a Monti Afrique, or maybe a Boli, or eXtreme, hahahahah choices choices choices!!

...kjpman

[MM2(SW)S]

Originally Posted by kjpman

Thanks fellas!! No, this isnt my shop, but i run it. I just sent the owner down to Mexico for a few weeks to relax But i run the joint 5 days out of the week.
Right now, im just debating about my afternoon smoke, i think i narrowed it down to a Monti Afrique, or maybe a Boli, or eXtreme, hahahahah choices choices choices!!

...kjpman

Smoke the Afrique and tell me what you think I got a box and still haven't smoke one yet.

[c2000]

Originally Posted by kjpman

Hey fellas, just had to say, Im not usually a morning cigar guy. Im usually the type the holds off untill about 3 or 4 to lite up. But since ive been opening the shop for the past few weeks, im here at 930 in the morning. I gotta say, there is something for walking into the shop and having the smell of cigars and cedar just as highlights in the air first thing in the morning. Then kicking my shoes off, putting on my slippers, and getting down to business. But after the hard 10 minutes of work doing that i hit the GO button on the coffee machine and brew either a fresh french roast with some chicory or a "roasted that day" Sumatra. Then walk over to the Bose, flip on some Marselis or Baker, or maybe some Getz and walk into the humidor to paruse and see how my babies are doing that day!! But lately ive been picking out a lighter bodied cigar to start the day right, today as im writing this its a Nat Sherman Host series Hampton. I walk out and see the wrapper in the morning daylight thats streaming in from the wall of windows in the front of the shop. Noticing how perfect the light brown wrapper is with fresh eyes. Then I light up a Cedar spill and the scent of burning wood fills the area next to the bar (something i really like) and i toast the foot and draw to start it up. The thing that hits me is how good this cigar is with a fresh pallate. Its much more complex then the last time i had it for a mid-afternoon smoke. But in the case of this morning, i pour myself a mug of Sumtra and cream, sit in the recliner and just let the experience of the two flavors marrying on my tongue prepare me for the day. I think im getting hooked on starting the day at work with a good cigar

.....kjpman

If I was just a little closer to you I would drive over and keep you company.

Jerry in the peoples republic of Minnesota.

[miketafc]

Originally Posted by kjpman

Thanks fellas!! No, this isnt my shop, but i run it. I just sent the owner down to Mexico for a few weeks to relax But i run the joint 5 days out of the week.
Right now, im just debating about my afternoon smoke, i think i narrowed it down to a Monti Afrique, or maybe a Boli, or eXtreme, hahahahah choices choices choices!!

...kjpman

I hope he doesn't log onto this forum?

[kansashat]

Ya lucky bastage. I gotta keep my cigar store here in my office. I think you'd have to drive over 100 miles to find a store with a larger inventory than I have within 6 foot of me.

[kscotty]

I have only had the pleasure of a mid-morning cigar a couple of times....with coffee and a paper, it seems to be one of the best things going!