A Good Cigar and Bourbon.

[daboone]

I don't work often anymore. Today do to a severe shortage at a hospital I've worked for called me and asked if I'd be willing to fill in. I'm a 99% retired cardiovascular perfusionist/respiratory therapist. It was a 12 hour day as a respiratory therapist today.

A patient from South America who owns a tobacco cigar farm gave me a cigar. (Please don't remind me that as a respiratory therapist I shouldn't smoke.) After a 12 hour day on my old aching feet I came home and walked my dog (mandatory) then poured a glass of Bullet Bourbon and lit this cigar. WOW what a way to end a brutal day. The feet, ankles and hips were renewed and I feet good about still being able to HACK it. I won't say smoking is a good thing but dang it sure supplemented a great bourbon and was extraordinarily enjoyable. I will add a check mark on my bucket list even though I didn't know it was on my bucket list.

[DaveInGA]

Sounds like a good end to a long day to me. I worked in the hospital as an RT until my elderly Father came to live with me. Once he passed, I had degenerative Arthritis of the lower spine and can't stand on my feet very long any more.

I really miss the excitement of the ER and dealing with noodle babies in the small hospital where I worked. I don't miss the 12 hour shifts and the occasional multi code blue nights/days.

[farmerjim]

I haven't had a cigar in about 3 years. I still have a bunch of good ones in the humidor. I only have them when I have time to sit and enjoy them with some good single malt. I need to put aside some time for that soon.

[RBHarter]

I tried to quit smoking but it was such hassle to get started I gave up.

I ran ambulance for 10 yr as a volunteer fire fighter ,an interesting comradery forms . It's hard on them when they respond to a known address or vehicle.

I can't count the times that a stiff drink dulled the revisits of some of the days. We called it retox.

[oscarflytyer]

Nice! Nothing like a good cigar and a GREAT bourbon after a day like that! And you just never know who you will meet and the good, unexpected things that may come out of it!

[Fyodor]

Sounds like a really good end to an exhausting day.

Even if I don't smoke, I do know the recreational value of a good whiskey. I prefer Scotch, from the isle of Islay. The more smokey, earthy ones. My favourite is Bowmore 12yo.

[357cyrus]

Well shoot Daboone, I'm gonna have to toast ya, cause I just sat down with a double of Gentleman Jack and some deer jerky to end my day and check the forum! Glad to see yr livin the good life too!

[daboone]

Islay Scotch is a very fine whiskey. I have some for very special occasions. But small batch bourbon are really fine for sipping and make every sip a special occasion.

[horseman]

Ahhh, Daniel, you've found a true "Boone" to mankind. Bullet Bourbon has become my favorite. Used to be Crown Supreme, then went to Pendleton, but BB has them both beat to my taste buds anyway. About 4 fingers over ice will smooth out the "bumps" of most any day. It's a bit expensive but as I don't drink much it just becomes one of "life's small plreasures". As for cigars, I'm not much of an aficionado by any means but I buy and like these Cuban Delights, light, mild, with a sweet wrapper.

I have a deep appreciation for folks in the medical profession, past and present, who devoted their life's to helping others.

[daboone]

[quote="Horseman"], I'm not much of an aficionado by any means/quote]

I'm an aficionado of cussing (zazzle frazzle mesilsmitzh) and just being ornery old grandpa. Bullet Bourbon is a fine small batch bourbon, swirled with a couple of ice cubes. As far as cigars go I know nada but puffing on one occasionally and looking like I do is more my speed, Just blowing smoke is something I'm good at. hehehe