Hi everybody..

I'm a newbie from CA. First off, my complements on this great forum. I've been doing my share of searches and they've yielded lots and lots of good info. You people seem to really know your stuff...it's almost intimidating.

I am wondering if any of you have been through the same experience I'm having. I quit smoking cigarettes a couple years ago, so I thought I'd pick up cigar smoking to fill the void. Surprisingly, quitting smoking after 16 years wasn't a problem. The only thing I missed was the social aspect and enjoying a smoke while having a drink or a cup of coffee. I am totally confident there's been enough time in between quitting, that cigars won't lead me back to cigarettes.

So I started buying some of the internet samplers over the last month. I've recently been smoking one every other night or so. However, I've been starting to inhale these things little by little. I know this is a no-no, but I really enjoy it. I'm to the point that if I try and be disciplined and not inhale, it's just a mediocre experience. Funny, because when I first started I wasn't inhaling at all and was enjoying them. Anyone else find themselves in same situation? Should I just pack it up and stop because I'm a lost cause and not worthy of this pastime?