Paraphernalia

Time to get rid of the smoking paraphernalia.  Remove all ashtrays, matches, and lighters from your home, car, or office.

Believe it or not, smokers can be sentimental.  We don't necessarily frame our first butt and hang it over the fireplace, but we do have a tendency to have a favorite ashtray.  No need to throw away your favorite, just turn it into a collection pot for loose change or buy a mini-plate stand and display it upright on the mantle.  I do have a few favorite ashtrays. One I have, I actually never used as an ashtray. I bought it at an antique shop. It is primarily a white porcelain base with scalloped edges and three gold inlay cigarette rests strategically dividing the ashtray into thirds. On the bottom of the ashtray is a picture of a field and a springer spaniel in his bird hunting form. This ashtray I have placed in a mini-plate stand and situated on a shelf below pictures of my dog, Buster Brown.  Springer spaniels typically have two brown masks covering their eyes, mine only has one. SImilar to the pit bull Petey who played in the Little Rascals and also played Tige in the Buster Brown comedies.

My other favorite ashtray is a large royal bright blue heavy crystal ashtray.  It was my grandfathers and is probably 60 years old. This ashtray is nice and large, so its perfect to throw the loose change into.

I have known other smokers to collect matchbook covers from places traveled or restaurants visited. Can't quite say I know of anyone who collects lighters. However, I do have another bad habit. I am a lighter Klepto! One time I went to a wedding and forgot my lighter, but on returning home I had seven, yes I said seven, lighters in my purse. Not something I'm proud of, but another habit I do with no thought.

Comments

[Bud Gibson]

It's been a while since your last post here. Generally, I like what you have done with the blog.

Are all class assignments on the how-to blog?