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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 18:09:00 GMT -5
 ...Should I put on my hip waders now?  For why?  Before the *hit gets too deep? Hopefully you know that I'm only busting your chops... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 18:15:10 GMT -5
I smoke about 20-25 lbs a year. I'M not addicted, I'M in love. Hear, hear!  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 18:16:42 GMT -5
It would not be a problem for me. I never smoked cigarettes but I smoked cigars for years prior to smoking a pipe and I sometimes went for weeks or even months without smoking one. I never felt that I needed to have a smoke, nor do I feel that I need my pipe now. On the other hand, I chewed leaf tobacco for about ten years. I quit cold turkey about 20 years ago and never felt that I needed a chew, but man, when I see somebody with a pouch of Red Man or Levi Garrett my mouth starts watering like the starving cave men in Quest for Fire when they see the herd of antelopes... Same here on the chaw |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 18:46:28 GMT -5
On the other hand, I chewed leaf tobacco for about ten years. I quit cold turkey about 20 years ago and never felt that I needed a chew, but man, when I see somebody with a pouch of Red Man or Levi Garrett my mouth starts watering like the starving cave men in Quest for Fire when they see the herd of antelopes... I chewed Beechnut Wintergreen for a short time in high school. I quit because I was starting to like it too much. Every time I see pouch (which isn't often) I still have an urge to buy some. |
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Post by driftingfate on Apr 21, 2018 11:21:53 GMT -5
Like the effects of nicotine, but never felt a drive to have it. I go weeks without smoking at times just due to schedules and lack of opportunity. Flirted with cigarets in my younger years and stopped those without a problem when I started to like them too much. Then came cigars and they went by the wayside when I purchased my first pipe. Pipes eventually sat unused for years until I recently dusted them off, wondering why I ever stopped. Now, it's an enjoyable treat. If anything is addictive, it's the entire process - the feel and shape of the pipe, packing the tobacco, lighting, tamping, the swirls of smoke... no matter what the chemicals do, the process ratchets down my blood pressure.
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 21, 2018 16:34:37 GMT -5
Like the effects of nicotine, but never felt a drive to have it. I go weeks without smoking at times just due to schedules and lack of opportunity. Flirted with cigarets in my younger years and stopped those without a problem when I started to like them too much. Then came cigars and they went by the wayside when I purchased my first pipe. Pipes eventually sat unused for years until I recently dusted them off, wondering why I ever stopped. Now, it's an enjoyable treat. If anything is addictive, it's the entire process - the feel and shape of the pipe, packing the tobacco, lighting, tamping, the swirls of smoke... no matter what the chemicals do, the process ratchets down my blood pressure. I think you've hit the nail on the head there. The whole process is kind of addictive in the sense that it is an enjoyable experience. I don't think I notice the effects of the nicotine. What's it supposed to feel like? |
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Post by driftingfate on Apr 21, 2018 16:41:25 GMT -5
Like the effects of nicotine, but never felt a drive to have it. I go weeks without smoking at times just due to schedules and lack of opportunity. Flirted with cigarets in my younger years and stopped those without a problem when I started to like them too much. Then came cigars and they went by the wayside when I purchased my first pipe. Pipes eventually sat unused for years until I recently dusted them off, wondering why I ever stopped. Now, it's an enjoyable treat. If anything is addictive, it's the entire process - the feel and shape of the pipe, packing the tobacco, lighting, tamping, the swirls of smoke... no matter what the chemicals do, the process ratchets down my blood pressure. I think you've hit the nail on the head there. The whole process is kind of addictive in the sense that it is an enjoyable experience. I don't think I notice the effects of the nicotine. What's it supposed to feel like? Thanks! Some people get a bit of a light-headed buzz if they have too much nicotine, but that's atypical. For me, it just is a light mellow feeling, almost of friendship with the tobacco, if that makes any sense. All is well with the world when I'm smoking - some of that is the zen of the pipe, some the nicotine. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 21, 2018 16:43:13 GMT -5
I think you've hit the nail on the head there. The whole process is kind of addictive in the sense that it is an enjoyable experience. I don't think I notice the effects of the nicotine. What's it supposed to feel like? Thanks! Some people get a bit of a light-headed buzz if they have too much nicotine, but that's atypical. For me, it just is a light mellow feeling, almost of friendship with the tobacco, if that makes any sense. All is well with the world when I'm smoking - some of that is the zen of the pipe, some the nicotine. Maybe I AM feeling it then. Who knows. |
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Post by slowroll on Apr 21, 2018 19:16:25 GMT -5
Fortunately, I never get a light headed feeling or such like from nicotine. If I did, I'd have to quit smoking my pipe. I hate a light headed feeling. Don't drink until that happens because I hate it, never smoke chemicals because of it, won't take painkillers because the crappy feeling is worse than the pain. Kind of a shame in a way, because I never drink more than a half bottle of wine to avoid that, and it tastes sooooo good.
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Post by zambini on Apr 22, 2018 0:28:42 GMT -5
I tend to get light-headed from too strong blends.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2018 0:37:44 GMT -5
I enjoy my pipe, but have no problem putting it down and not smoking!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2018 1:07:39 GMT -5
Like the effects of nicotine, but never felt a drive to have it. I go weeks without smoking at times just due to schedules and lack of opportunity. Flirted with cigarets in my younger years and stopped those without a problem when I started to like them too much. Then came cigars and they went by the wayside when I purchased my first pipe. Pipes eventually sat unused for years until I recently dusted them off, wondering why I ever stopped. Now, it's an enjoyable treat. If anything is addictive, it's the entire process - the feel and shape of the pipe, packing the tobacco, lighting, tamping, the swirls of smoke... no matter what the chemicals do, the process ratchets down my blood pressure. I think you've hit the nail on the head there. The whole process is kind of addictive in the sense that it is an enjoyable experience. I don't think I notice the effects of the nicotine. What's it supposed to feel like? Too much nicotine can make you lightheaded or nauseous. In acceptable amounts (which varies from person to person), I find that nicotine is a mild analgesic, relaxant, and mood elevator. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2018 3:05:12 GMT -5
Fortunately, I never get a light headed feeling or such like from nicotine. If I did, I'd have to quit smoking my pipe. I hate a light headed feeling. Don't drink until that happens because I hate it, never smoke chemicals because of it, won't take painkillers because the crappy feeling is worse than the pain. Kind of a shame in a way, because I never drink more than a half bottle of wine to avoid that, and it tastes sooooo good. I can get light headed or nauseous if I smoke a very strong blend on an empty stomach. Otherwise, the effect is very nice and relaxing. |
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Post by Scott W on Apr 22, 2018 17:19:19 GMT -5
I’ve smoked cigs for 20 years and have noticed that I smoke less than half of what I used to since smoking pipes. I don’t have cravings for the pipe tobacco, I do crave the ritual and relaxation of it all. Couldn’t wait to sit on the deck and smoke a pipe today. If it was about the nicotine, I’d just sit outside with a cup of coffee and a few marlboros. Not nicotine, less fuss, less time.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Apr 23, 2018 12:09:40 GMT -5
i could give up my pipe without suffering any chemical dependency withdrawals. I tend to avoid high nicotine blends. However, the emotional withdrawal would be something else -- kind of like Linus and his blanket, lol.
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 23, 2018 12:39:42 GMT -5
i could give up my pipe without suffering any chemical dependency withdrawals. I tend to avoid high nicotine blends. However, the emotional withdrawal would be something else -- kind of like Linus and his blanket, lol. Brilliant analogy |
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Post by Scott W on Apr 23, 2018 13:05:58 GMT -5
i could give up my pipe without suffering any chemical dependency withdrawals. I tend to avoid high nicotine blends. However, the emotional withdrawal would be something else -- kind of like Linus and his blanket, lol. Brilliant analogy Yes it is |
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Post by Scott W on Apr 23, 2018 13:15:52 GMT -5
I’ve smoked cigs for 20 years and have noticed that I smoke less than half of what I used to since smoking pipes. I don’t have cravings for the pipe tobacco, I do crave the ritual and relaxation of it all. Couldn’t wait to sit on the deck and smoke a pipe today. If it was about the nicotine, I’d just sit outside with a cup of coffee and a few marlboros. More nicotine, less fuss, less time. |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 16:52:45 GMT -5
...For me, I was caught long ago, and embrace the beast apologetically. I've embraced the beast for 54 years; we are the be(a)st of friends and you just gave me the name for my homemade mixture, '666' of course. Thank you, Sir Richard.  Back to the drawing board Stan, John Aylesbury Mixture 666 has been around quite awhile. |
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Post by jeffd on May 9, 2018 3:29:11 GMT -5
I have been hitting it kind of hard the last week or so, discovering all kinds of blends for the first time, and enjoying it all.
I am sure to settle down to one or two bowls a day, if the past is any rule for the future.
I have at times gone a week or two without smoking, when i was away on assignment or very busy. And I don't recall any ill effect.
I have never smoked cigarettes, but I occasionally like a good cigar. Pipes are my only regular smoke.
If I stop all together I think it will be much like the death of a good friend, or losing a book collection to fire or water damage. It would hurt, it would be hard, but not a withdrawal like I would expect with an addiction.
Now television - that was an addiction. If there was a television in the house I would be watching it. I have banned TV from the house for over 10 years now, like an alcoholic bans beer. I have no control over television in my life. I prove this to myself every time I stay in a hotel. I go after that hotel TV like a long lost love, and it does not get turned off till I check out.
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Post by Stanhill on May 9, 2018 4:55:30 GMT -5
I've embraced the beast for 54 years; we are the be(a)st of friends and you just gave me the name for my homemade mixture, '666' of course. Thank you, Sir Richard. Back to the drawing board Stan, John Aylesbury Mixture 666 has been around quite awhile. Oops... OK, I'll call it 'Leroy's Blend No. 666' then. (Leroy was my cat when I started to bung the tobacco left-overs in the glass jar way back in the 80s). |
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Post by steveinny on May 9, 2018 5:06:42 GMT -5
Pipe smoking is not a nicotine dependency for me. As others stated, it's the ritual, taste, aroma and keeping the pipe stoked that gives me pleasure & relaxation.
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Before the *hit gets too deep? Hopefully you know that I'm only busting your chops...
