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Post by swallytrip on Jun 23, 2018 22:20:14 GMT -5
Hi I'm a relatively new-ish pipe smoker that started at it about a year ago as I have been a cigar smoker for a while. I'm originally from the land of tobacco...born and raised in Yorktown Virginia however now reside in Battle Creek Michigan. But i guess when you grow up in that area its in your blood. My father has been a pipe smoker his whole life so i just eventually followed suit. I'm interested in learning new things and proper techniques since pipe smoking is as i feel and art form of sorts.....looks way easier than it is. Also interested in tobacco types for pipes, I'm pretty versed in cigar tobaccos but this is a whole new world.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2018 22:51:17 GMT -5
Welcome from Missouri. Glad to have ye
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2018 22:56:44 GMT -5
Welcome to The Briar Patch swallytrip, and hope you enjoy your stay with us  |
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Post by william on Jun 23, 2018 23:18:00 GMT -5
Welcome.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 23, 2018 23:24:56 GMT -5
welcome from Charleston, WV!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2018 23:27:11 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2018 23:27:45 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by Darin on Jun 23, 2018 23:35:43 GMT -5
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Post by cgvt on Jun 23, 2018 23:38:07 GMT -5
Welcome
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Post by swallytrip on Jun 23, 2018 23:42:41 GMT -5
welcome from Charleston, WV! Ive been through Charleston quite a bit, had a lot of family in WV but sadly many have passed on. Most of them were in the Princeton area and Beckley. I made what I'm guessing was my last trip there the winter before last to bury my grandmother. |
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Post by trailboss on Jun 24, 2018 0:19:17 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, read what you will, and try what works for you...Other than obvious no-no’s like using a cigar torch to light your Briar, many things are based on preference. Some people prefer to fold and stuff flakes in their bowl, others put them in a coffee grinder, and there are those in between.
Experimenting what works for you is half the fun.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 24, 2018 2:13:15 GMT -5
Welcome to the patch. You'll find a ton of information here and you'll be guided along the way. As trailboss wrote, a lot of this is preference... It's very subjective, but we'll help you along the way to finding that sweetspot. There's also a lot of other stuff we chat about that isn't pipe related, but that's part of the fun. Welcome to the community. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2018 3:18:49 GMT -5
Welcome from the Mile High City! I'm a second generation pipe smoker too. Glad to have you with us.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2018 4:28:37 GMT -5
Welcome to the BriarPatch, great bunch of people here!!! Enjoy your stay and any questions you have I’m sure you can find the answer here 👍👍👍
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Post by rblood on Jun 24, 2018 6:10:01 GMT -5
Welcome from NC, glad you have joined us!
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Post by haebar on Jun 24, 2018 6:44:23 GMT -5
Welcome from East Tennessee! We're glad you came!
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Post by papipeguy on Jun 24, 2018 7:03:06 GMT -5
Welcome aboard. You'll find the folks here to be very knowledgeable and generous with thier advice and experiences. Have fun with us.
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Post by Yohanan on Jun 24, 2018 7:40:35 GMT -5
Hello Swallytrip, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 24, 2018 7:55:47 GMT -5
welcome from Charleston, WV! Ive been through Charleston quite a bit, had a lot of family in WV but sadly many have passed on. Most of them were in the Princeton area and Beckley. I made what I'm guessing was my last trip there the winter before last to bury my grandmother. So sorry to hear that! I spent 5 years in Beckley at college. I met my husband there, and he was a volunteer firefighter with Bradley-Prosperity. |
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Post by just ol ed on Jun 24, 2018 8:03:05 GMT -5
adding my greets/welcome from Buffalo/Rochester area. Been at this thing a long time but others above have said it all better. "Smoke whatcha like, like watcha smoke"...long time mantra. Enjoy your stay & welcome to join the chat (link from here). Most nites starts around 10pm Eastern....'tho kinda slow the last week or so.
Ed Duncan, 77, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Jun 24, 2018 8:42:32 GMT -5
...welcome from SE Tennessee...Enjoy the Patch!
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 24, 2018 10:27:16 GMT -5
adding my greets/welcome from Buffalo/Rochester area. Been at this thing a long time but others above have said it all better. "Smoke whatcha like, like watcha smoke"...long time mantra. Enjoy your stay & welcome to join the chat (link from here). Most nites starts around 10pm Eastern....'tho kinda slow the last week or so. Ed Duncan, 77, Batavia, NY pipe/cigar since '62 When I woke up this morning, I read your post about the chat and it reminded me about it, so I logged on... I was the only one there. I had a great time. |
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Post by beardedmi on Jun 24, 2018 11:13:34 GMT -5
Welcome neighbor from Bronson/Coldwater. If you can get to Grand Rapids and Indian River Tobacco Traders, Furniture City Pipe Society meets on the last monday of every month. Its a good time and there are folks from all walks and stages. "Meeting" starts at 7 but many get there early because parking is at a premium. Always nice to see fellow michiganders on the forum. Im sure John will be along shortly.
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Post by radioguy on Jun 24, 2018 11:43:31 GMT -5
Welcome aboard. You’ll find a wealth of information and friendly chatter here. If you’re new to pipe smoking don’t pack your pipe too tightly. Puff slowly and enjoy. Try different tobaccos. If you have a brick and mortor store nearby spend time with the tobacconist. May your pipe rack be full and your tobacco storage always have room for more.
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Post by driftingfate on Jun 24, 2018 12:08:41 GMT -5
Welcome!
Interesting how cigars are often the gateway drug to a pipe addiction, which turns into pipe acquisition addiction, and that is a horrible (horribly expensive) thing.
Good luck to you with that. For myself, I've given into it and so am no help in either kicking it or guiding you as I'm back at it after years of resisting the draw and have a novice level of knowledge, having forgotten much of what I was once taught. But, figuring it out is a great deal of fun.
This forum has a wealth of knowledge and great people, so you've come to the right place if you have embraced the hobby/lifestyle/habit/comfort of it all.
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Post by JimInks on Jun 24, 2018 13:28:23 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jun 24, 2018 13:29:18 GMT -5
Welcome from South Georgia
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Post by zver on Jun 24, 2018 15:14:39 GMT -5
We all started some place. So try stuff write down your impressions of blends. Dont be afraid to tell us what you think about blends. 18 years ago I tried my first experiment with the pipe. Went back to cigars. Now I am back smoking a pipe again. When I smoke a cigar now I find they have more flavor. Your pallet gets more able to pick up the subtle flavors when you exercise it.
Welcome to the patch.
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Post by AJ on Jun 24, 2018 16:29:17 GMT -5
Welcome from NC.
AJ
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Post by mgtarheel on Jun 25, 2018 10:45:32 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
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