rockefeller center Posted December 30, 2003 Report Posted December 30, 2003 jazzbo said: Man, that Gitanes box brings back memories! Examples? Quote
jazzbo Posted December 30, 2003 Report Posted December 30, 2003 (edited) Like some of my first smoking experiments, as a fifteen year old in M'Babane. DON'T start OFF smoking Gitanes! Like sucking a desert wind when you're not prepared for smoking cigarettes. . . Rothmans International were a better "starter" brand, and I discovered that pretty quickly! Starting to smoke overseas was interesting. . . I smoked Rothmans and Dunhills, and Sobranies sometimes (love the white ones in a tin). . . .When I came back to America I occasionally "afforded" these brands, and at the University of Chicago had a Player's Navy Cut habit, but did Camels for a long time, straights, and then at the urging of a girlfriend moved to Marlboro reds (I don't think these were really as good for me as the unfiltered Camels) and then back to the Camels for a while, then Marlboro Lights and then finally, July 1, 1990, cold turkey and never again. . . . Edited December 30, 2003 by jazzbo Quote
rockefeller center Posted December 30, 2003 Report Posted December 30, 2003 jazzbo said: DON'T start OFF smoking Gitanes! Like sucking a desert wind when you're not prepared for smoking cigarettes. . . Rothman's International were a better "starter" brand, and I discovered that pretty quickly! Starting to smoke overseas was interesting. . . I smoked Rothmans and Dunhills, and Sobranies sometimes (love the white ones in a tin). . . .When I came back to America I occasionally "afforded" these brands, but did Camels for a long time, straights, and then at the urging of a girlfriend moved to Marlboro reds (I don't think these were really as good for me as the unfiltered Camels) and then back to the Camels for a while, then Marlboro Lights and then finally, July 1, 1990, cold turkey and never again. . . . Too late! Quote and then at the urging of a girlfriend moved to Marlboro reds (I don't think these were really as good for me as the unfiltered Camels) What was the reason for her urging you to move to Marlboro? Let me know if I'm asking too many questions. Quote
jazzbo Posted December 30, 2003 Report Posted December 30, 2003 She just thought that I would be better off smoking filtered cigarettes, and I'm not sure that is really true, but hey what do I know. I was lucky in that I had a very physical job almost all my smoking years and also was a drummer; I never felt lack of breath or had coughing or any other effects that I know of when I was smoking. . . . I feel a lot punier now after a half a dozen years as a desk jockey. Quote
Johnny E Posted December 30, 2003 Report Posted December 30, 2003 My one and only resolution: Do everything in my power to prevent Bush from being elected (or appointed) to a second term as President. I don't think this country (or the world) could withstand it. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 Johnny E said: My one and only resolution: Do everything in my power to prevent Bush from being elected (or appointed) to a second term as President. I don't think this country (or the world) could withstand it. Doubt it would make any difference, Johnny. People like you are already actively opposed to Bush and the Republicans. You're votes and actions are already tabulated in the "against" side of the ledger. So, really, your actions don't amount to a hill of beans. Why waste a New Year's resolution on that? Still, I don't mean to criticize the resolutions of others, so, good luck! Quote
wesbed Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 patricia said: Wear more stylish shoes. I've been wearing unattractive comfortable shoes and I feel I've let down my fellow ladies, whose legs look better than mine do, even though they're not. One must suffer for beauty. Rah! Rah! for the shoes. It's always the shoes that make the entire 'look' come together. What types of shoes are you considering? Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 wesbed said: What types of shoes are you considering? Ah, a foot fetish man. I need a new pair of sneakers and I aint paying any extra for NBA star endorsements. That means I'll wind up with something that will generate laughs at the grocery store. I'm okay on the dress shoes for now. Oh, were you talking to me?? Quote
Free For All Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 Learn to appreciate Vince Guaraldi more. Quote
brownie Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 (edited) rockefeller center said: Thanks for the cigar recmommendations. Unfortunately, due to financial reasons, cigars are not an option. Bought Gitanes because I liked the box design. If you're to smoke Gitanes, don't forget to check the 'Jazz in Paris' CD series that came from Universal. Gitanes (under the guise of Gitanes Jazz Productions) sponsored the series. A saxplaying musician replaces the dancing gypsy on the logo. Gitane is gypsy in French Edited December 31, 2003 by brownie Quote
Jazzmoose Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 connoisseur series500 said: Johnny E said: My one and only resolution: Do everything in my power to prevent Bush from being elected (or appointed) to a second term as President. I don't think this country (or the world) could withstand it. Doubt it would make any difference, Johnny. People like you are already actively opposed to Bush and the Republicans. You're votes and actions are already tabulated in the "against" side of the ledger. So, really, your actions don't amount to a hill of beans. Why waste a New Year's resolution on that? Still, I don't mean to criticize the resolutions of others, so, good luck! Hell, it's his hill, and his beans, so what the fuck... Quote
Free For All Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 Jazzmoose said: connoisseur series500 said: Johnny E said: My one and only resolution: Do everything in my power to prevent Bush from being elected (or appointed) to a second term as President. I don't think this country (or the world) could withstand it. Doubt it would make any difference, Johnny. People like you are already actively opposed to Bush and the Republicans. You're votes and actions are already tabulated in the "against" side of the ledger. So, really, your actions don't amount to a hill of beans. Why waste a New Year's resolution on that? Still, I don't mean to criticize the resolutions of others, so, good luck! Hell, it's his hill, and his beans, so what the fuck... Shouldn't this be on the political thread? Quote
rockefeller center Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 brownie said: If you're to smoke Gitanes, don't forget to check the 'Jazz in Paris' CD series that came from Universal. Gitanes (under the guise of Gitanes Jazz Productions) sponsored the series. A saxplaying musician replaces the dancing gypsy on the logo. Gitane is gypsy in French Of course! I'll do anything to support Gitanes and the tobacco industry in general. I smoked 20 Gitanes last night - good start for a beginner, isn't it?! Can't understand why I started smoking that late (29). New year resolution fulfilled and it's still 2003 - what an achievement! Quote
Guest Chaney Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 You guys are making a mockery of my thread! wesbed: These can be hard to find in our size but for those special occasions, they're divine! Legs are looking pretty good for a guy my age, eh? OH SORRY! Foot fetishist, not crossdresser. MY bad! (Hope wesbed has a sense of humor... ) Quote
patricia Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 wesbed said: patricia said: Wear more stylish shoes. I've been wearing unattractive comfortable shoes and I feel I've let down my fellow ladies, whose legs look better than mine do, even though they're not. One must suffer for beauty. Rah! Rah! for the shoes. It's always the shoes that make the entire 'look' come together. What types of shoes are you considering? If I could afford them, Manolos, but I'll have to settle for a very nice pump by a company called "Prevata", Italian I think. Snakeskin beauties. Three and a half inch heels. Supremely crippling after a couple of hours. BUT they make my legs look like they go right up to my neck!!!! Quote
Jazzmoose Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 Free For All said: Shouldn't this be on the political thread? The hill or the beans? Quote
jazzbo Posted December 31, 2003 Report Posted December 31, 2003 You know I really can relate to Johnny's resolution. Secretly I'm going to mirror it as much as having a clinically paranoid wife will allow. . . . Quote
wesbed Posted January 1, 2004 Report Posted January 1, 2004 Chaney said: wesbed: These can be hard to find in our size but for those special occasions, they're divine! (Hope wesbed has a sense of humor... ) wesbed does have a sense of humor and is not easily offended. Along with an appreciation for stylish (shall I say sexy?) shoes. Thanks for the terrific pic, by the way. Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted January 2, 2004 Report Posted January 2, 2004 jazzbo said: You know I really can relate to Johnny's resolution. Secretly I'm going to mirror it as much as having a clinically paranoid wife will allow. . . . Sooooooooo, under cover of darkness you're gonna do something like sabotage the copy machine at your "R"-controlled place of business? They call him Bond......Lon Bond! Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted January 2, 2004 Report Posted January 2, 2004 Johnny E said: My one and only resolution: Do everything in my power to prevent Bush from being elected (or appointed) to a second term as President. I don't think this country (or the world) could withstand it. You go girl!!! My resolution is to track down another 46 L black cashmere Ralph Lauren jacket like the one I just saw up in Boston a couple of days ago. John, they only had a 46 Reg. up there.....any chance you might pay a visit to your local Seattle store and help me out w/this? Gotta look nice when I'm dancing on Dean's political grave. B) While you're at it, pick up something comfortable for your political soul-mate Albertson....on my tab of course. When he leaves the confines of the fashionable Central Park digs and retreats to that spider hole for the next four years, he'll need some comfy threads. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 2, 2004 Report Posted January 2, 2004 No Weizen, I'm going to be a lot more effective than that. Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted January 2, 2004 Report Posted January 2, 2004 Oh I see......gonna do the 'ol sugar in the fuel tank routine then? Cool. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted January 2, 2004 Report Posted January 2, 2004 jazzbo said: No Weizen, I'm going to be a lot more effective than that. Not anthrax!! Quote
ghost of miles Posted January 2, 2004 Report Posted January 2, 2004 One of my many resolutions: to stop posting in the "Politics" forum... after the November election. Quote
_forumlogo.png.a607ef20a6e0c299ab2aa6443aa1f32e.png)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.