Gawain
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Post by Gawain on Sept 13, 2022 13:44:46 GMT -5
Hey all,
I'm new to the Briar Patch (from Lincoln, Nebraska) and happy to be with you.
My first pipe was one bought for me by a friend in Europe about 15 years ago. I am sorry to say that I lost that one, probably in a move, after learning how to smoke with it over one summer. I bought another one for myself--a Salvinelli Duca Carlo--not long afterward (at least 10 years ago). I have hardly smoked a pipe since. I have, however, smoked cigarettes off and on--sometimes too heavily for too long--and not long ago I decided to ditch the cigs for my old (but practically brand new) pipe. The ritual and the slow nature of it appeal to me quite a bit.
I found "The Patch" doing some web browsing, looking for advice about pipe packing, lighting, smoking, etc. I didn't expect to find a whole online community of pipe smokers, but that's even better than what I was looking for. I look forward to benefiting from your wisdom!
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 13, 2022 13:50:34 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from NE Texas!
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Post by Silver on Sept 13, 2022 13:58:02 GMT -5
Welcome from Michigan!
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Post by Darin on Sept 13, 2022 14:07:07 GMT -5
Welcome from Arizona!
I've been in Lincoln many times on my way to the Scottsbluff area.
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Post by Plainsman on Sept 13, 2022 14:14:27 GMT -5
Welcome from a Sandhiller. (I have heard of Lincoln. Somewhere to the east of me I think.)
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Gawain
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Post by Gawain on Sept 13, 2022 14:56:07 GMT -5
Welcome from a Sandhiller. (I have heard of Lincoln. Somewhere to the east of me I think.) Ha! I love the Sandhills. Route 2 from Grand Island to the northwest corner of the state and Hwy 11 from St. Paul to Calamus Reservoir are two of my favorite drives in the United States--and I've done quite a few! |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 13, 2022 15:31:21 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Arizona!
Back in 1978, I was on an overlay crew and did some highway work near Lincoln. Salt of the earth people as I recall.
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Post by turbocat on Sept 13, 2022 15:39:14 GMT -5
Hello from Michigan!
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 13, 2022 16:02:59 GMT -5
Welcome from AZ
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Post by mgtarheel on Sept 13, 2022 16:12:49 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 13, 2022 17:36:52 GMT -5
Welcome. I hope you have a long stay with us.
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Post by sperrytops on Sept 13, 2022 17:39:07 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern California.
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Post by Goldbrick on Sept 13, 2022 20:55:01 GMT -5
Welcome, it's great to have you with us. If you hang around long enough, I bet you end up with a whole bunch of pipes!
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Post by just ol ed on Sept 14, 2022 10:19:56 GMT -5
welcome/greets from 50miles East of Buffalo NY. Real old-timer with many pipe forums/chats ((many no longer exist) since '01 when got 1st computer. 53 pipes, all lucite stems, dedicated latakia-whore for past 17years. Any age jokes make my day, I start my share as still upright.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
81 & still around
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Spartacus
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Posts: 465
First Name: Cliff
Favorite Pipe: Von Erck / Scottie Piersel
Favorite Tobacco: Escudo / Capstan / 5100 / Ramsgate
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Post by Spartacus on Sept 14, 2022 11:26:12 GMT -5
Another welcome from Arizona.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Sept 14, 2022 14:53:07 GMT -5
Welcome (but keep the green knight out).
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rastewart
Junior Member
Posts: 360
First Name: Rich
Favorite Pipe: Freehands, bent bulldogs, and the incomparable Peterson 303
Favorite Tobacco: Mac Baren's Scottish Blend (Mixture), C&D Mountain Camp, C&D Bayou Morning
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Post by rastewart on Sept 14, 2022 17:50:48 GMT -5
Welcome from Chicago!
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Post by Gandalf on Sept 14, 2022 19:44:55 GMT -5
Welcome from central Illinois
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Post by urbino on Sept 14, 2022 21:13:38 GMT -5
There's a few of us still kicking around. Welcome aboard!
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Post by Yohanan on Sept 15, 2022 5:20:28 GMT -5
Hello Gawain, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
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Gawain
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Post by Gawain on Sept 15, 2022 16:36:46 GMT -5
Welcome (but keep the green knight out). Ha! It's such a great story. |
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Post by Gypo on Sept 15, 2022 20:36:24 GMT -5
A second welcome from Northern California
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Post by Scott W on Sept 19, 2022 21:02:19 GMT -5
Hey all, I'm new to the Briar Patch (from Lincoln, Nebraska) and happy to be with you. My first pipe was one bought for me by a friend in Europe about 15 years ago. I am sorry to say that I lost that one, probably in a move, after learning how to smoke with it over one summer. I bought another one for myself--a Salvinelli Duca Carlo--not long afterward (at least 10 years ago). I have hardly smoked a pipe since. I have, however, smoked cigarettes off and on--sometimes too heavily for too long--and not long ago I decided to ditch the cigs for my old (but practically brand new) pipe. The ritual and the slow nature of it appeal to me quite a bit. I found "The Patch" doing some web browsing, looking for advice about pipe packing, lighting, smoking, etc. I didn't expect to find a whole online community of pipe smokers, but that's even better than what I was looking for. I look forward to benefiting from your wisdom! Welcome from NJ! |
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