I came home today to a nice quiet, empty house. After letting my dogs out and doing a couple things I was going to sit down, watch TV, and have a cigar. I grabbed a CI Legends La Aurora and sat down in my chair. After lighting it I sat back, looked around my coffee table, and my ashtray was gone. Knowing how much my girlfriend hates my giant, eyesore of an ashtray, I expected foulplay. Sure enough, when I went looking for it I found it on the kitchen table in three pieces.
I found this ashtray at a yard sale for $1 and couldnt pass it up. Its 14 inches square, brown with a sunburst design. Ive had it for about 5 years, and it was the perfect tray. I arrange the ashes and cigar nubs just right(everything has its place). It has an area for non-cigar related garbage, holds all sizes of sticks in 5 different size grooves, and has enough room for multiple smokers. I have yet to hear how it broke and Im sure it will be dramatic. I might glue it back together but it doesnt look good. If you would have told me yesterday that I would be this upset about a broken ashtray, I wouldnt believe it. Now I have to find another giant ashtray because I dont think anything else will do. Am I the only one that has these feelings about a piece of ceramic, or are there others.