Malone,
My friend, first no female in my household above the age of 8 (age of youngest daughter), pays any mind whatsoever to what I say. That includes the family dog, a golden retriever (1 year old male named FuManChu, whom I feed and take for walks) who can be bribed with a green tennis ball (traitor) and of late, seems to side with the women on most sunny days. So much for management.
Second, I just lit up a San Cristobal de la Habana El Morro (Cuban) -a complex cigar with really exotic flavors, that goes well with French wine (probably lots of other drinks too). I tend to smoke certain cigars at certain times of day: lighter sticks in the a.m., heavier or more flavorful in the afternoon.
With a smoke that tastes like this one, I'm having a glass of (Malone: you might like this one) Muscadet de sèvre Et Mainesur Lie, Brégeon Liger d'Or, 1997 (now that is one long name for a desert wine :wink
: the nose shows grapefruit, apple, mushroom and tropical fruit, with an intensity of taste that leaves your taste buds dry. Wine is always a learning experience.
Generally, I smoke a Padron 3000 after dinner (a very strong earthy cigar and a great way to finish a meal). IMO when you smoke a Padron 3000 there shouldn't be any doubt about flavor or taste. This smoke jumps up, salutes and says "boy, howdy" right in your face.
Third and last, as far as management goes, I refer to my first statement in this post. I have an office in the back of the house, with windows opening out to the yard and a ceiling fan that runs all the time. In here, I am allowed to burn sticks, drink wine (and other beverages), listen to jazz (gotta love Vince's qtr.deck) and play poker; pretending that I am a master of the universe
cian
