So last night I ran out of ciggies. Which in my life is considered a minor disaster. I ran around the house trying if I could find any of my beloved and very needed friends, I even went outside and searched my car, my jackets were scrutinized seeing if I somehow had managed to hide some sweet treat in there. But to no avail, I had run out of Peter Stuyvesant's. But lo, what did I see at yonder table... some left over Newport's. Gratefully and desperately I walked over the table and with a sigh of relief I grabbed one of the ciggies that was still in that pack. I thanked the god of smokers and lit one up. In the process of inhaling and letting all the stress and anxiety flow out of my body, I choked on the disgusting taste these ciggs had. Menthol! Any hardcore smoker will attest that one wants a tobacco flavor rolling around ones mouth, the taste of some bad, inferior quality peppermint is not desired when lighting a cigg. How had I gotten those Newport's, you might ask... As most of you know, I went to Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago. While I was packing, I had made sure I had enough cigarettes with me - not. Foolishly I had thrown in some packs, that already were used, and so halfway through my stay in the US, I had run out of cigarettes. No problem, I thought. But apparently, my favorite brand of cigarettes is nowhere to be found in the US. Okay, I'll admit, I only tried the local Ralph's for ciggies. First pack I bought over there were Marlboro's. These also available at home, I was familiar with this brand. Great was my shock when I tried the American version of these. Poor quality ciggs were placed in my possession. One needed only look at the cigarette, or it would break, no firmness in the tobacco, and the flavor left much to be desired. But a girl needs her nicotine and so I smoked with determination. Two days later I walked to the local Ralph's yet again, in order to get some new ciggies. Not wanting another encounter with those Marlboro's, my friend suggested Newport's "All the girls here smoke those" was his advise. Since normally my friend comes up with sound and logical reasoning, I trusted his judgment and purchased a box of Newport's. Gratefully I opened the box and took one cigg out, "a weird smelling ciggie" I remember thinking. My friends response to my look of caution was "don't be picky, just smoke the damn thing". One deep inhale was enough to totally irk me out. Menthol! But again, a girl needs her nicotine, and so I smoked. My plane left the next day, and so I was strong and smoked Newport's for the rest of my stay. Once my feet came in touch with my native land, I immediately got some Peter Stuyvesant's and was grateful at the brilliant things my country has. The pack of Newport's was kept as a reminder to always bring enough ciggs on any future trips. Thank my gosh for Peter Stuyvesant's.
Ciggs, USA, and me - FLUFF
by Vivamus 9 Replies latest jw friends
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Francois
Please send one Peter Stuyvesants cigarette to me as soon as possible. We refer to Marlboro over here as "Cowboy Killers" and if you blew it off, I really need to see what these P.S. cigarettes are all about. Next time you're here, try Pall Mall unfiltered, or Camel, unfiltered. You could probably find your cigarettes in a Mall store called "Tinderbox" They seem to have cigarettes from all over the world, even those clove-laden ones from Singapore.
francois
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Vivamus
Lol, are you sure you want to try the ones I use Francois? I mean, what would you do afterwards, you'd feel miserable knowing you can't get them over there.
But if you're sure, mail me your mailing info, I'll send you a ciggie.
And thanx for the tips, I'll remember it next time I'm there.
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xjw_b12
Viv. Loved the story about the cigs.
Yeah Menthol. I beleive it is an aquired taste.
Obviously you are a conniseur. [ is that how you spell that..darn it Simon I wish you would get spell check working ]
Yup that craving...and then you think, yes this is what I have been waiting for...... and Yuk !
Kind of like biting into an orange and tasting a lemon !
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animal
You shoulda tried one of my Dutch Treats..... then you wouldnt go back to those sissy cigs....
Animal
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Francois
OK. I sent my address to Viv. When I get this famous cigarette, I'll report here about the experience. And then we'll see.
francois
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Bendrr
Now my curiosity is aroused. I'll have to visit the tobacco shop at the mall tomorrow and try out some foreign brands. Viv, next time you visit try Lucky Strikes filtered.
Hey Francois, ever try Al Capones or Rum Rivers? The Al Capones are little cigarillos soaked in cognac. Super sweet. The Rum Rivers are small cigars dipped in rum. Not as sweet as the Al Capones but they do taste good.
Mike.
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Vivamus
Francois, I'll go to the postal office Monday morning, LOL
Bendyrr, LOL, do try them, I love them
Animal, next time hon....
XJW, yes! That craving, and then all hopes are dashed when tasting that horrible thing, LOL
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Scarlet
Viv have you ever smoked Andron's? I bought a pack of the black and gold ones at the local smoke shop just to give them a try because I generally don't like the taste of a ciggerate. I have to say they are better than the American Brands but still makes your mouth taste gross. I was surprised though that they are the same price as a regular pack of marbollos here.
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Farkel
viv,
: Any hardcore smoker will attest that one wants a tobacco flavor rolling around ones mouth, the taste of some bad, inferior quality peppermint is not desired when lighting a cigg.
Nope. It's the nicotine. "Taste" is irrelevent. The "taste" of a cig. would make a Mule puke or any other non-sentient creature puke.
If you like the phony "menthol taste" then try some "Cools." (Or is it "Kools"?) They pack a whopping 19 mg of tar and will put you on an oxygen tank in two to three weeks TOPS.
Farkel