Time spent with a cigar is time spent in the pursuit of happiness. A pastime that’s been carefully handed down from our fathersand grandfathers to us, the keepers of the flame. No matter how long you’ve enjoyed the hobby there is something uniquely human about easing into your favorite chair and lighting a cigar you’ve been anticipating the whole day.
I suppose that’s why I enjoy smoking them so much. For me, it’s a celebration. A celebration of relaxation, of times with friends and time spent away from the responsibilities of the world. It’s the one activity in my life that transports me back to a more simple time. A romantic time. Long before the hobby found itself under attack from anti-smoking groups. And yes, I’m talking about you too, FDA. I can’t remember a time in my adult life when I didn’t have a fascination with cigars. I didn’t always smoke them but they repeatedly called to me when I achieved a success worth celebrating. I have fond memories from times spent relaxing on my Big Ash porch enjoying a premium cigar. With each new one I light, I hope to continue that welcome trip into smoking heaven.
I’ll readily admit to not possessing the biggest cigar I.Q. on the block. But hey, If a regular Joe can’t have his say then it may truly be the end of days for cigar lovers. It’s a pastime that can be enjoyed equally by all, regardless of sex, no matter their social or economic background. I’ve yet to met anyone with a cigar in hand that I could not become friends with. I really enjoy smoking with groups of people. We share common ground, a mutual bond that is instantly identifiable. What brings us together ties us together. My hope is to make this place a semi-regular stop for you. A virtual cigar lounge, if you will, where it’s always casual.
It’s much to early to tell if this little blog will become a success. Perhaps, it’s merely good enough that an effort was made to positively impact the cigar enthusiast’s world. Much like the cigars I smoke, I do it for myself as much for the pleasure of the hobby. I hope you enjoy it and I wish you big ash.
The Big Ash 