In San Francisco, the ban on smoking does NOT apply to (a) registered cigar bars, and (b) to outdoor patios that are owned by other bars.

Plus some coffee houses have outdoor areas, with tables umbrellas and heaters and smoking is allowed there.

At home, we live on the top of a high hill and it is usually windy or cold. So sometimes also to smoke a cigar outside.

I used to use the garage, but it is kind of a dumpty atmosphere to enjoy a fine cigar. So it just doesn't appeal to me now.

Also, I can smoke in my car, but I don't really like the odor on the upholstery that much. So I do this sometimes, although not that often.

There are several places other than home.

Circa Tabac on Watts and Verick in Manhatten, this place is awesome! Even for non smokers, you can't even smell the smoke, they carry over 200 brands of cigarettes, they also have cigars. Rang up a bill with some Blue Label last time! I have not eaten there yet, but yes you can eat and smoke also! Great place!

Florios in Little Italy, excellent Italian food!! nice cigar selection.

Pineapple Jacks in Rochester, NY in the town of Gates. Nice bar, not trendy or over priced like most cigar friendly places. VERY SMOKEY! I love it!

Nat Sherman Manhatten
And last but not least.....
In my car with the Carl Orff's Carmina Burana blasting with the Air on and the windows up!!!

Mowin the grass or at a camp fire/party

Right now I'm smoking in my office (a Cohiba Siglo VI), but in Mexico City we don't have the kind of problems (smoking's bans) that you have to smoke a Cigar in America (thanks God)
Summer, Winter
You can smoke anywhere, sometimes I smoked a cigar in my favorites restaurants in Mexico after a nice meal………next week I will be fishing in a tournament and I bet that I will be smoking a lot of premiums cigars the whole day….

Summer: I like to smoke on a hammock in my backyard during the day. It is nice and relaxing.

Cooler days: in my backyard on a special fireplace area, sitting with family, friends, and sharing nice cigars with those who smoke them.

Winter: I have a wood shop in my basement with a nice ventilation system. I find it cozy and enjoyable given the season constraints.

Comment: A few year ago, I was smoking a cigar in front of a guitar store in Cordoba, Spain. The owner asked me to come in. I said: "but I am smoking a cigar." To my surprise he said: "Oh, you must be from the USA, with all that smoking restrictions stuff. Please do come in." So, I did. It was great, and I felt welcomed.

I'm in NYC and since the dreaded smoking ban, I've found several places to envibe - The Cigar Inn, De la Concha, Merchants NY, Nat Shermans, Club Macanudo... in the Summer, it's Bryant Park, Columbus Circle, Central Park as well as other nice outdoor locales where people watching is a great spectator sport! Puff On! Ken

In the middle of the dirt out here in Iraq. I made a wood chair that is some what comfortable.

Back home I enjoy a smoke on my front porch while talking with firends or grilling. In the cold months i smoke in the garage and sometimes in the study room (need a better vent system).

I like to smoke while I am at work, sitting outside on our swing on a pumping platform in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico watching the sun go down.

LIFE IS GOOD!

I am really lucky.I have a smoke room in my house and a wife that does not mind me smoking.During the day time I might
go out side but every night I will sit back in my room with a glass of scotch and a fine cigar.My wife does not smoke but
she likes the smell so she joins me in my smoke room and we reflect on our day.

You should pinch yourself and see if you may have died and went to heaven! Your one lucky guy. If i smoked in our home, I would be in a Lorena Bobbit situation that very evening. : )

If I'm not lighting up at our beach cabin in Westport, WA
then I'm enjoying a smoke in my garage. If I want
to hang with my son Mikal and/or even my wife, I'll head over
to Smokey Joe's Cigar Lounge in Fife, WA !
Russ

most of the time i smoke either in the car or outside my house. house rules you might say

Monk's Steamer Bar in Sarasota, FL. Every Thursday myself and friends get together for The Office Meeting. When walking in we're greeted with our favorite adult libations before we even say a word. The raw oysters are some of the best we've ever had, the service is great and the cigars are our "aroma therapy" after a long day at work.

My wife doesnt mind me smoking cigars. In fact she says she likes the smell of some of them, however she doesnt want me smoking in the Casa. Therefore she set up a section in the front yard with a couple of chairs with a nice view of the mountains a cigar ashtray and a sirius radio to kick back relax and enjoy.

My wife, mom, and dad surpised me with a nice back patio makeover when I got home from Iraq. I can sit outside, watch my dogs play, and enjoy a fine smoke in style now.

At Club Centro, a Cigar Bar within Centro Cigars (the only Cigar Store in Lawrence, Kansas).

Also, in my truck while out for a drive, or on the back patio (wife doesn't allow me to smoke in the house) while enjoying the great outdoors.

Currently I smoke outside in some lounge chairs setup under a nice shade tree. My wife and I sit out there together. She has aquired a taste for some of the more mild cigars.

My wife setup a nice spot in our sunroom with a large fan in the window so we sit in there on rainy days. We will most likely use the sunroom in the winter as well. The fan works great and even on the other side of the room you can't smell the smoke.

I smoke at Duke City Cigars in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

There is always of course my screened in patio at home, but when I want to relax during the day and visit with good friends, I head over to Duke City.

The owner Al has a wonderful selection and what I feel is one the best maintained walk-in humidors I've ever been in.

I can relax, light up and enjoy the game on the flat screen and good conversation with like minded individuals in a welcoming and friendly atmospher.

Great leather chairs too! Can't forget that ;o)

It's nice to have a place I can go and truly enjoy a good cigar.

Paul
Albuquerque, NM

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Originally posted by The Original Pez:
I smoke at Duke City Cigars in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

There is always of course my screened in patio at home, but when I want to relax during the day and visit with good friends, I head over to Duke City.

The owner Al has a wonderful selection and what I feel is one the best maintained walk-in humidors I've ever been in.

I can relax, light up and enjoy the game on the flat screen and good conversation with like minded individuals in a welcoming and friendly atmospher.

Great leather chairs too! Can't forget that ;o)

It's nice to have a place I can go and truly enjoy a good cigar.

Paul
Albuquerque, NM

Hey Paul your right Duke City Cigars is a nice place. Thats where ive been getting my selection.

...I smoke either on my back Gazebo (facing West watching the sun go down),in the garage or seventy yards behind my house in my writing studio (where men can be men).~

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