Chuckus
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First Name: Chuck
Favorite Pipe: Falcon
Favorite Tobacco: Sutliff Crumble Kake VaPerique
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Post by Chuckus on Jun 1, 2018 10:03:24 GMT -5
Hi all,
New to pipes,but not to smoking. Trying to learn a bit about the process. I enjoy the the fiddling part of using a pipe almost as much as the smoking. Loading the bowl,tamping,lighting and cleaning. I've only tried a few tobaccos and find that some are not as enjoyable as others. My favorite taste so far has been maple leaf from Boswell but I haven't tried cherry yet. The off the shelf brands from local stores do not seem as good .
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Post by slowroll on Jun 1, 2018 10:08:25 GMT -5
Welcome from PA. You'll find answers to your questions here.
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Post by zver on Jun 1, 2018 10:10:56 GMT -5
Good luck with your new hobby. I found the patch to exceed all my expectations. Welcome and read everything. I didn't at first but eventually you will want to. I feel like I am at a B&M smoking lounge listening and sometimes participating in random conversations.
Z
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2018 10:24:00 GMT -5
Welcome to The Briar Patch Chuckus, and hope you enjoy your stay with us  |
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Post by william on Jun 1, 2018 10:27:20 GMT -5
Welcome.
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Beardedpipesmoker
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Favorite Pipe: New England Pipe Works Freehand
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on Jun 1, 2018 10:43:41 GMT -5
Welcome to the patch! If you're trying to build a cellar and have a little dough to spare, I'd like to recommend you check out the Blend of the Month thread. This month we've got a blend called Amphora original blend. I've never tried it myself and I'm looking forward to it. I'd also suggest subscribing to emails from Pipes & Cigars and Smokingpipes if you haven't done so. Bulk sales can be a great way to try new blends.
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Post by JimInks on Jun 1, 2018 10:47:45 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. Look forward to your posts.
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Post by zambini on Jun 1, 2018 11:40:22 GMT -5
Welcome, from Mexico City.
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Post by puffy on Jun 1, 2018 11:59:57 GMT -5
Welcome..You couldn't be in a better place.to learn about different blends
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 1, 2018 12:08:52 GMT -5
welcome from Charleston, WV!
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slomo
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First Name: Eric
Favorite Pipe: Dunhill Shell Bent Billiard
Favorite Tobacco: Wessex BCDF, Brunello Flake, Capstan Blue
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Post by slomo on Jun 1, 2018 12:14:09 GMT -5
Welcome aboard.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Jun 1, 2018 12:42:02 GMT -5
… welcome from SE Tennessee...Enjoy the Patch!
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Post by Darin on Jun 1, 2018 13:07:24 GMT -5
Welcome from AZ!  |
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Post by mgtarheel on Jun 1, 2018 13:15:04 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2018 13:28:15 GMT -5
Greetings and Welcome from Washington State.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 1, 2018 14:31:20 GMT -5
welcome to the patch. You can learn a lot here from many good, helpful people.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2018 16:20:49 GMT -5
Welcome from the Mile High City! Glad to have you with us. |
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Post by Stanhill on Jun 1, 2018 16:25:51 GMT -5
Welcome and greetings from Denmark.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2018 17:20:09 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jun 2, 2018 9:33:57 GMT -5
Hi all, New to pipes,but not to smoking. Trying to learn a bit about the process. I enjoy the the fiddling part of using a pipe almost as much as the smoking. Loading the bowl,tamping,lighting and cleaning. I've only tried a few tobaccos and find that some are not as enjoyable as others. My favorite taste so far has been maple leaf from Boswell but I haven't tried cherry yet. The off the shelf brands from local stores do not seem as good . Chuck, Welcome to the Briar Patch. I think you'll find the breadth and depth of knowledge and assistance here second to none. Not claiming to be an expert by any means, but I'd encourage you to try a sampling of the spectrum pipe tobacco genre's, i.e. Aromatic Blends, English Blends, Balkan Blends, Virginia Perique (VaPer's), etc... The surprise revelation for me, in my admitted short tenure here, was how pleasant some of the "Codger" OTC (over the counter) blends are. Blends such as Carter Hall (one of my favorites), Prince Albert and others. Also surprising to me was how many of the Aromatics, such as different "Cherry" blends, Fruit blends, Whisky or Bourbon blends (ones that sound pleasant and benign), all seemed to "Bite" me. Meaning that I experienced chemical burns on my tongue or the roof of my mouth. Again, welcome aboard and enjoy the journey. Dino |
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Post by papipeguy on Jun 2, 2018 10:49:58 GMT -5
Good to have you here. You're among great people with a lot of knowledge and experience. Jump right in and I know you'll feel at home.
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Post by Yohanan on Jun 2, 2018 12:34:04 GMT -5
Hello chuckus, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
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Post by trailboss on Jun 2, 2018 16:55:16 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, where at in California do you live?
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Chuckus
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Posts: 373
First Name: Chuck
Favorite Pipe: Falcon
Favorite Tobacco: Sutliff Crumble Kake VaPerique
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Post by Chuckus on Jun 2, 2018 19:12:59 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, where at in California do you live? I live in the salad bowl,near central coast in a town called Prunedale. Myself and many of the locals humorously refer to it as Prunetuckey. |
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Post by trailboss on Jun 2, 2018 19:34:14 GMT -5
I moved here from Hollister, and drove through Prunedale all the time working in Salinas, and trucking back and forth to Fremont.
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Chuckus
Junior Member
Posts: 373
First Name: Chuck
Favorite Pipe: Falcon
Favorite Tobacco: Sutliff Crumble Kake VaPerique
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Post by Chuckus on Jun 2, 2018 20:12:11 GMT -5
Yep I'm familiar with Hollister but usually only go for the bike rally. I've been in the area since 87 and plan to push through a few more years to retirement and though I love here I'm going to move on to greener pastures when I retire. California is a long ways from what it was in the late 80's. It's getting too expensive to stay....
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Post by trailboss on Jun 2, 2018 20:30:30 GMT -5
So true.... And this freight crossed my dock here the other day, and sadly it isn't uncommon.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2018 20:34:05 GMT -5
California should change its State animal to a Unicorn.
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Chuckus
Junior Member
Posts: 373
First Name: Chuck
Favorite Pipe: Falcon
Favorite Tobacco: Sutliff Crumble Kake VaPerique
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Post by Chuckus on Jun 2, 2018 20:44:15 GMT -5
I can't really comment without breaking forum rules .... I think I need a long pull of 1792 to hedge my thoughts. Lol
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Post by Dramatwist on Jun 2, 2018 20:57:04 GMT -5
Welcome from the San Francisco Bay.
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