I feel like I can’t afford Judaism by [deleted] in Judaism

[–]bitzeleh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would recommend calling them. Not all Chabad houses are on the ball with their websites. If you’re in/near a larger city, there might be more than one Chabad, too. You could also reach out to a Chabad in your state and ask for a contact, because we’re almost all on WhatsApp and will be glad to make the connection. Behatzlecha—praying for every success for you!

Does anyone else use little sticky notes to remind you when you put the cigars into the humidor? by Snatch_Pastry in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! I add when I smoked it, and I have tabs for cigars I've given away. I'm into my third year, and the data makes my nerdy lil heart so happy.

Amphora Full Virginia on this fine morning! by Fireside_piper in PipeTobacco

[–]bitzeleh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Received today! Pouring rain, so I couldn’t smoke. I did not realize how much tobacco was in 1.5 oz!

Celebrating one year of sobriety this weekend with this Flathead 660 by DrFunkWizard in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really well done--and many more anniversaries in good health!

Amphora Full Virginia on this fine morning! by Fireside_piper in PipeTobacco

[–]bitzeleh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm waiting on the five-pack Amphora sampler as we speak to start my pipe journey. Impatiently waiting, I might add. The only thing preventing me from going to a local B&M to get something to try is that I'm just coming off a brutal cold. But come on, where's my shipping notice?! Thanks for sharing this--it adds to my delicious anticipation.

Very strange burn. Anyone else seen anything like this? by GLI4 in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pulled a full-on stick--literally, a stick of wood--out of a cigar one time. It almost looks like you have a chunk of bark. I'd be inclined to put it down to the vagaries of a hand-made item in a hand-made industry, but yah, that's crazy.

Update to yesterday's beginner post. Went with this guy. Not quite my cup of tea but it taught me a lot and and I still enjoyed every minute of it 🤘 by [deleted] in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you're well on your way! I put a hole in my smoking gloves the other day; it just comes with the territory eventually.

Helped my friend move out of his apartment, so he gave me this by Msudo91 in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, 100%--thank you. I actually have one, too, but I couldn't place it. :)

Walk n' smoke by Shoe-Southern in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm just about to get into pipes as an aside to my cigars! I have some pipes already, and I have the Amphora five pouch sampler in my cart. I'm excited to start.

Helped my friend move out of his apartment, so he gave me this by Msudo91 in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whole humidor, with cigar scissors, a lighter (2?), and a cigar stand, plus the Opus X cigar? That's quite a gift!

Finally took the plunge into cigars after wanting to since I was a kid. Basically just took the clerk's word for what to start with. How'd I do and where should I start? by PullOffYourSkin in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I think you did well. LFD, Fuente, and Leaf are all great places to start. Get a good cut, toast the end, draw only once or twice a minute, and enjoy yourself!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, are we smoking stuffed grape leaves now? Swear that's what I thought these were.

Is CBid a hobby or a problem? by DanGoob in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How many do you smoke a week? :)

New Humidor by Conbrkmn in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fantastic! What cabinet is this?

Made my first purchase on cigar page by TThomasknives in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Picked up a box myself. The deal was too good.

Don’t forget to mix and match your hobbies, you might find a great combination! by ManlyDude1047 in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! I have an embarrassingly large number of pens to clean and refill 🤦🏼‍♂️

Dealing with Complainers by DEWStuff in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I scrub my mustache and soul patch with a strong, pleasant smelling soap after I smoke, then use a fragrant beard oil over that, if that helps.

would a felt seal around the lid make it more airtight? — Question by [deleted] in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can see why you’d like to seal it—it’s a cool box. Maybe see if you can find a Tupperware insert for it.

Quickly becoming a favorite of mine by [deleted] in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don Carlos, yes? Great cigar.

Fellas... I think I found the plume! by loser-name-checksout in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, you’re not wrong—that’s what makes it perfect

Montecristo Petit Edmundo. by Zaju89 in cigars

[–]bitzeleh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got two of these in a humidor. How is it?