Stealth Blends for Family Vacation

[BriaronBoerum]

I'm heading to St. Petersburg later this week for a family vacation with my younger daughter and her boyfriend, my ex, and my ex-mother-in-law. Five days of paradise! So I'll need heavy drugs a smoke. In order to avoid attracting negative comments, derogatory remarks and/or righteous judgments about my life choices and overall moral worth, I'm hoping to get some advice on blends that are less likely to attract attention. Is there such a thing as a blend that leaves relatively little trace on clothes and hair, that produces a faint room note, or at least one that is not so heavy on the tobacco smell? Am I crazy to even look? Can I block my smoking with heavy applications of sunscreen??

Seeking advice, blatantly trolling for sympathy, and accepting donations of unsolicited relationship advice, tips on parenting adult children, current info on sandal fashions, boxes of kleenex, cheap sunshades, and a comfortable, body-flattering straightjacket.

 

[The Benedictine]

It's a vacation, smoke some smelly stuff! Nothing like good old Peterson Sherlock Holmes. Also never wear socks with sandals.

 

[warren]

Why not just smoke what you enjoy and not try to appeal/appease others. No sympathy from me. So much concern for others and so little for your own enjoyment of a vacation, If you feel better "sacrificing" your own enjoyment for that of others, more power to you if you find playing the martyr enjoyable. Whatever floats you boat!

 

[NookersTheCat]

Sounds like all the people you mentioned have 0 rights or reason to give you input about the decisions you make (other than maybe a bit of your daughter if she loves you and it's out of genuine concern for your health) ... Especially if you're paying for at least your own portion of the trip and not smoking directly in front of them I say let it rip with whatever you normally enjoy smoking and just tune them out lol.

Kudos to you for trying to keep it civil with your ex for your daughter's sake but her being an adult and the rest of them not being of relation anymore... I say you have 0 things to hide or feel bad about as long as you're not quite literally blowing your smoke in their faces.

 

[Auxsender]

Good lord. Doesn’t sound like much of a vacation.

The word “no” can be very effective.

I say smoke whatever you damn well please and tell the haters to pound sand.

 

[Auxsender]

It's a vacation, smoke some smelly stuff! Nothing like good old Peterson Sherlock Holmes. Also never wear socks with sandals.

Pardon me but you’re missing out on a whole world of luxury and pleasure if you’re not wearing socks with your sandals.

 

[NookersTheCat]

Good lord. Doesn’t sound like much of a vacation.

The word “no” can be very effective.

I say smoke whatever you damn well please and tell the haters to pound sand.

One of the best pieces of advice I'd heard wayy too late in life... "Think of the f*cks you give as a limited resource, because they are."

 

[NookersTheCat]

Pardon me but you’re missing out on a whole world of luxury and pleasure if you’re not wearing socks with your sandals.

Especially if they're Crocs lmaoo

 

[The Benedictine]

Pardon me but you’re missing out on a whole world of luxury and pleasure if you’re not wearing socks with your sandals.

Blasphemy

 

[greatdane]

Prince Albert is the correct answer.

 

[NookersTheCat]

Prince Albert is the correct answer.

Definitely one of the most mild aroma blends readily available... but I'd argue that anything to a non-smoker is just gonna smell like smoke... at least if they're specifically looking for it to bust balls about... they're not gonna distinguish between burley vs Virginia content haha

 

[greatdane]

Definitely one of the most mild aroma blends readily available... but I'd argue that anything to a non-smoker is just gonna smell like smoke... at least if they're specifically looking for it to bust balls about... they're not gonna distinguish between burley vs Virginia content haha

The Prince Albert recommendation is based on many years research with the assistance of my hyper-sensitive wife.

It appears any blend with even a smidgen of Virginia, Perique, Oriental or Latakia is bad for residual odor. Even aromatics like Captain Black Original is a no-go.

However, PA has her approval. She says she can't even smell it on my clothes mere minutes after I finish.

 

[WVOldFart]

I don't know how old you are, but I recommend black socks with sandals, over big shorts that go under your arm pits with a big black belt and a white wife beater t-shirt. They will definitely leave you alone to smoke whatever you want.

 

[BriaronBoerum]

I don't know how old you are, but I recommend black socks with sandals, over big shorts that go under your arm pits with a big black belt and a white wife beater t-shirt. They will definitely leave you alone to smoke whatever you want.

Logo or no logo on the bucket hat?

 

[khiddy]

I don't have a tobacco suggestion, but I will say that there is nothing wrong with considering the comfort of others nearby when smoking your pipe, and as a matter of fact it's a praiseworthy thing to do.

There's literally zero reason to be an ass as a pipe smoker by intentionally ignoring that there is a world beyond yourself when you light up. Smoking affects the air quality of everyone in the area, and a little consideration goes a long way to keeping the peace.

In the same way that no one should blast a boombox at full volume in a crowd of strangers (which I know happens, but ought not to), a conscientious pipe smoker shouldn't load a bowl with the filthiest lat-bomb he can find just because he isn't on good terms with a few people in the room.

Common courtesy should become more common.

 

[Waning Embers]

Is there such a thing as a blend that leaves relatively little trace on clothes and hair, that produces a faint room note, or at least one that is not so heavy on the tobacco smell?

Nope

 

[BriaronBoerum]

"You have no idea how much I appreciate all your support," as the man said when they sent him out to slaughter the bull with the potato knife. Seriously, though, I really appreciate all the heartfelt expressions of Freedom of Smoke -- I had no idea that people had such strong opinions on this forum!!

Also, as context is always important in forum postings and family vacations, perhaps I should clarify: my ex is allergic to tobacco smoke and will usually raise a cry to the edge of the solar system whenever she smells it at close quarters. I'm mainly concerned with avoiding drama on vacation, especially in front of our daughter, who's going through challenges of her own. Also, we have not yet signed the final divorce settlement but are in final negotiations, and I'd like that to go smoothly for my own peace of mind, so I can get on with my life and smoke whenever I damn well please.

And not to complicate or even hijack my own thread, but I'm also accepting recommendations for the best Beach Blends. Thanks, all!

 

[Oddball]

I didn't read comments to know that most folks just blah blah about 'who cares what other people think'
Nothing sucks worse than going to the beach, building a sand castle with the kids, listening to the surf and some group of mouth breathers sets up shop beside us with their Speaker and Cigars... so we now, instead of listening to the Ocean roll along, have to hear their music and smell their smoke.

I applaud anyone who appreciates what someone else might think...


That all being said, I would just smoke what you like, it's all going to stink to a critic or someone that's hyper critical.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

Susan, my better half, loves the smell of Lane BCA (Black Cavendish Aromatic). It has a great room note, but be forewarned that it is a goopy aromatic.

 

[warren]

my ex is allergic to tobacco smoke and will usually raise a cry to the edge of the solar system whenever she smells it at close quarters

It's always so much easier to provide what I consider to be a correct response when provided with full and cogent information.

So, health considerations for the not yet ex is certainly important. Lots of germane information omitted in the OP. I'd opt on the side of consideration for your wife's medical condition. Find a place to smoke away from her.

All and all, it sounds as though you know what the "right" action is and hardly need the opinions of others. Do as you know what is right. Always a correct choice.