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Mrs. Zarnicky
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Post by Mrs. Zarnicky on Apr 12, 2022 20:49:17 GMT -5

I'm not too sure of what's happening. I seem to be enjoying my pipes more and more . Perhaps it's the warmer weather. Perhaps my pipes are being broken-in. Maybe my palate is developing. I seem to be tasting the tobaccos more.
For me, smoking my pipe is like wallowing in a bathtub filled with warm water. It is totally relaxing. I clear my mind and just focus on the taste and the scent of the tobacco. It doesn't matter which tobacco I'm smoking as long as I enjoy it. Occasionally I'll sip some ice tea after several puffs. I further enhance my enjoyment after the smoke by logging the experience in a wonderful series of databases which I have created on my iPhone. I do this while allowing my pipe to cool down before cleaning. These databases contain pipe info, tobacco info, pipe rotation info. enjoyment ratings etc. It is quite comprehensive.
Another aspect of the hobby which I enjoy is acquiring a new pipe. This can be a bit expensive so I have to be careful.

If anyone has any other suggestions for enhancing the experience, please let me know.

Happy Puffing,

Last Edit: Apr 12, 2022 20:51:55 GMT -5 by Mrs. Zarnicky

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Goldbrick Pro Member Posts: 4,579 First Name: Herbert Favorite Pipe: the one in my hand Favorite Tobacco: EdgeworthRR, Bald Headed Teacher Location:	Aaahh! So Good Apr 12, 2022 21:06:06 GMT -5 Ronv69, Legend Lover, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Goldbrick on Apr 12, 2022 21:06:06 GMT -5 Jotting down some thoughts here within the warmth of this forum will also enhance the experience, but you knew that already!

Ronv69 Pro Member Retired IT Guy. Posts: 27,459 Location:	Aaahh! So Good Apr 12, 2022 21:06:21 GMT -5 via mobile Legend Lover and Gandalf like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Ronv69 on Apr 12, 2022 21:06:21 GMT -5 I find that smoking a pipe is a constantly changing hobby.
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Mrs. Zarnicky Junior Member Posts: 251 First Name: Anichka Favorite Tobacco: (Country Squire) Hunting Creek, Black Arrow. (Sutliff) Vanilla Custard Location:	Aaahh! So Good Apr 12, 2022 21:15:59 GMT -5 Ronv69, Legend Lover, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mrs. Zarnicky on Apr 12, 2022 21:15:59 GMT -5 I also enjoy smoking a pipe with my husband Chuckles Zarnicky. Click the link to see his photo. He is almost as good looking as I am. i.imgur.com/0YAI3vX.jpeg
	Last Edit: Apr 12, 2022 21:20:18 GMT -5 by Mrs. Zarnicky "Never try to teach a pig to sing or to play the ukulele. It’s a waste of your time and it annoys the pig."

Plainsman Pro Member Posts: 6,244 First Name: Bob Favorite Pipe: Pete Pubs and Houses Favorite Tobacco: Sutliff Z92 Location:	Aaahh! So Good Apr 12, 2022 22:47:41 GMT -5 Ronv69 and Legend Lover like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Plainsman on Apr 12, 2022 22:47:41 GMT -5 You mad wag.
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urbino
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Aaahh! So Good Apr 13, 2022 3:04:49 GMT -5 Ronv69, Legend Lover, and 2 more like this

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Post by urbino on Apr 13, 2022 3:04:49 GMT -5

I'm sort of the opposite: smoking a pipe helps me concentrate on something else. Could be a book. Could be music. Could be the world passing by. Smoking a pipe leads to any of these things provoking more interesting thoughts.

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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 13, 2022 3:29:02 GMT -5

I like your Process, madam. I find the pipe relaxes me too. I can't really taste anything, but I do notice differences in tobaccos. I also used to log my thoughts (when I first started out), but that quickly got lost by the wayside.

Moderately keeping things moderate.

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