I smoked from 77 to 81 (high school), then a couple more years until I quit. My dad was diagnosed with cancer and if he could quit so could I.

My 1st wife smoked and it was a source of constant discord. She quit with me and started again when I didn't. So she got a smoking room (4th bedroom). I never liked her enough to start smoking again.

At age 45 I started again. I'd have a glass of high priced rum (Mt. Gay xtra old, thanks box) and while sipping I'd have a smoke (that I'd roll myself).

My particular tobacco stopped being imported 3 years ago so I moved to commercial cigarettes.

At 57 I was smoking a pack of Newport a day. Gasping occasionally. The doctor would give me the stinkeye and I'd explain I didn't smoke from 22 to 45 so I'm fine, I have some catching up to do, She did not agree.

I loved smoking. I'd kill and restart a smoke 5 times. A couple of hits and I'm good. I'd kill lighters quickly.