(In the confessional booth)

I was enjoying an LGC#1 last week on my ride to the river. It was dark and I was concentrating on my new route, while enjoying some good tunes. The cigar smoked like a dream for about 45 minutes, not a touch up required. Then it went to crap. I re-lit it, took a few puffs, then back out again before I could take another few puffs. This went on for about 3-4 miles. I realized the problem and was ready to chuck it (which I've never done to any LGC before a complete nub). I popped the interior light on to find the cause - I left the damm band on and had nearly smoked my way through half of it. I removed it and resumed uninterrupted enjoyment until it was gone.

What a dufus!
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"...And on the last third there was hints of paper glue and ink......" :-)
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From my elderly position, I can advise that this is a sure sign you are

GETTING OLD!
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:-)

I worry about you Clemson folks
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:-)
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:-)
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I smoked the best part of a Cohiba maduro band in the car one dark night. It happens. :-)
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Nice move Jamie!!! :-) :-) :-)
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Can't say I have ever done it, but there is always a first...too funny :-)
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You just wait, Mike. Just wait.

I blame it on the darkness!
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:-) Been there, done that. At least not as bad though as sticking the lit end in your mouth in the dark...
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:-)

Too funny, and yep haven't done this yet.
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I laugh because I have done this before.
Not as a noob, but after a decade of smoking.

We all have our off days.
:-):-):-)
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Classic!

I watched Digs do this, it was hilarious!
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I have almost done that. My time may come.

Did it taste funny??
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I've come close to doing this with cigars with double bands.
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I bet you won't do that again...:-)
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LOL... I must remember not to smoke in the dark!!
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:-) Just another reason why I remove the bands before I light the cigar.
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I didn't notice any odd taste. It just wouldn't smoke with repeated lightings.

Exactly, I usually do that, especially while driving. Can't say it won't happen again, but I'll be a little wiser. After 6-7 years of solid smoking, this was a first. I'd rather do this any day than jam a lit stogie against my lips. Ouch!!
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