Am I Becoming a Real Man?

[Rossi320]

Are you smoking for nic or for peace of mind? I smoke only cause I want to when the time hits,not sure if I need it (probably do ,since I chew) but a real man provides for he's family,and has integrity,honor and values

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

As a distraction to help me relax, and the nic as well.

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

Stress can increase adrenaline which could have counteracted the nicotine because you were burning it off as fast as you were consuming it. Or ... your getting used to it.

It was a very stressful day. I think my adrenaline was up. That could explain it.

 

[Rossi320]

Look down at your chest.
Do you see those brand new little curly hairs?
Now wait until you see what's going on a bit lower.

I had a rough day at work yesterday, so after a light dinner I was craving a little nicotine to help me unwind. I loaded a MM 5th Avenue Diplomat with C&D Cigar Leaf, rated as a strong blend, and settled in for my smoke. I do not have a high tolerance for nicotine so I expected to be feeling it by mid bowl, but nothing. I smoked the bowl to the bottom with absolutely no effects. I have smoked this tobacco from the same jar many times and always felt it by midway, and usually had to put the pipe down before it was done. I waited a while to see if it was a delayed response thing, but still nothing. Well, I wanted that little buzz so I packed a Sav 104 tight with Five Brothers from a jar I had smoked from before with good nicotine content. I figured a few puffs and I would be good to go. I smoked over half the bowl with absolutely no effect. Usually, half a bowl of Five Brothers has me feeling it pretty good. I should have been sick at this point. I stopped there because I didn’t want to risk a delayed reaction overdose event, but I never felt a thing, not in the slightest. I suspect my next go will be the same response as usual, but this one time was very strange.

Has anyone else ever had a spontaneous increase in nicotine tolerance, either temporary or permanent?

Well I don't smoke for an effect. I just smoke a pipe to look cool and I love the the smell of a pipe, I stick with the blends I like ,maybe once in a while it will buy on ounce outside of my comfort zone and find a new blend I like

 

[Rossi320]

Your a real man , just do you,do what makes you happy and provide for your family

 

[Chieftiabo]

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

Well, it appears that last night was an anomaly. I just finished smoking a medium sized bowl of Five Brothers and it hit me like it normally does. That is about my limit of nicotine. I’m gonna go with @Hillcrest adrenaline theory to explain my sudden, short lived, increase in nicotine tolerance.

 

[Olkofri]

Plenty of variables—food intake, stress levels, time of day, temperature, dew point, moon phase, animic state... &c., &c.—on how a given stimulant affects a person that it's an exercise in futility (and maybe dizziness) to define set-in-stone amounts/limits.

 

[judcole]

Not sure what nicotine tolerance has to do with being a man...

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

Not sure what nicotine tolerance has to do with being a man...

It has absolutely nothing to do with it. But, a provocative title can inspire some lively responses.

 

[Pipeandapencil]

I'm amazed at the variability of pipe smoking, not just in others by myself. Personally, I don't get anything from 5 brothers which confuses me... Certainly not because I have a high tolerance, many others will hit me out of nowhere that are supposed to be weak. I think alot has to do with body and mouth PH and the PH of the tobacco itself.

 

[Always-learning70]

I prefer tobacco more on the milder side with a lower nicotine content. I've tried some stronger tobacco and have occasionally experienced a reaction, which I don't mind if it is very mild but choose to avoid. I don't need the buzz nor want any addition to nicotine. The pleasures of a pleasant taste and the enjoyment of the relaxing process of pipe smoking is my enjoyment and satisfaction.

On a more series note, ones tolerance level of nicotine has nothing to do with manhood. Manhood is measured by one's character, conduct and integrity.

 

[Pipeandapencil]

I prefer tobacco more on the milder side with a lower nicotine content. I've tried some stronger tobacco and have occasionally experienced a reaction, which I don't mind if it is very mild but choose to avoid. I don't need the buzz nor want any addition to nicotine. The pleasures of a pleasant taste and the enjoyment of the relaxing process of pipe smoking is my enjoyment and satisfaction.

On a more series note, ones tolerance level of nicotine has nothing to do with manhood. Manhood is measured by one's character, conduct and integrity.

Y chromosomes are also helpful.

 

[anotherbob]

Just one question. Do you eat quiche?

Quiche is a fine lady no reason to bring her into this. Though seeing her has turned a few boys into young men. But

 

[anotherbob]

to answer has this happened to anyone else. Yeah just like ask if anyone else gets wet when swimming. Just how it is, the nature of the beast.

 

[anotherbob]

Not sure what nicotine tolerance has to do with being a man...

well men do have a higher tendency to have a higher baseline tolerance. Because God also made us more prone to do dumb risks probably.

 

[The Benedictine]

well men do have a higher tendency to have a higher baseline tolerance. Because God also made us more prone to do dumb risks probably.

Last words of someone: "Whats this button do?"

 

[anotherbob]

Last words of someone: "Whats this button do?"

Also said to many triage nurses at the emergency room.
My favorite is how guys maim and kill themselves thinking girls or woman will be so impressed with their bravery instead of thinking what a dumb ass. They do love bravery but it's gotta have a point beyond pay attention to me.

 

[abecox]

Last words of someone: "Whats this button do?"

Theres a parallel universe where my last words were "Hold my beer I wanna try something with these fireworks."

But as for tobacco I've noticed that some blends pack a whallop depending on all sorts of factors, for example if I smoke something like Big N Burley after dinner it feels nice and relaxing but if I haven't eaten and smoke some I really feel it.

I've also found if I light up something strong like Bayou Night or Billy Budd after a few too many beers I'll start to reel a little. It all depends!

 

[Pypkė]

Well, I wanted that little buzz so I packed a Sav 104 tight with Five Brothers from a jar I had smoked from before with good nicotine content. I figured a few puffs and I would be good to go. I smoked over half the bowl with absolutely no effect.

Next week your response to a bowl of Five Bothers could be different. I noticed that in myself.