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Post by slowroll on Sept 3, 2018 18:07:32 GMT -5
I was a newbie before I went to boot camp slightly over 50 years ago. Little over a year later I lost my pipe (a no-name) in the jungle somewhere. Got back to the world a bit over a year later and bought my first great pipe, a Jarl. Bless the USMC PX system for for stocking Jarls. Been learning ever since.
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Post by beardedmi on Sept 3, 2018 20:46:19 GMT -5
I'm at 1.5 years january of 2017 was my start into piping. 40 lbs of baccy later here I am.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 3, 2018 21:12:19 GMT -5
I would consider myself a noob. I’ve smoked on and off since high school (circa 1973), but never more than a month or so at a time. I never really learned how to properly pack a pipe, or what a good pipe was like. It wasn’t until I found the Patch (about a month ago) have I learned how this pipe smoking really works. PS. I bought a pipe, now lost, sometime in the late 70’s or early 80’s, that was aluminum. Bowl was briar and it had a short mouth piece, but the rest was aluminum. It was pretty cute, and I wish I still had it to see if it was any good. When I had it I didn’t really have a clue, but I think I remember it biting my tongue off.🔥 Do any of the veterans remember this line of pipes? I’ll try to find a picture. I just checked in on this thread, because i knew by the title that it didn't pertain to me....my mind immediately went to the Kirsten as I read the thread. There was a pretty aggressive marketing campaign in the mid to late 70's touting it as the coolest smoking pipe on the market. I yearned for one at the time, but weed costing 10-15 dollars per ounce at the time was a higher priority...economically and physically. but the Department Of Transportation realigned my priorities...plus, I started a family. |
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Post by cubish on Sept 3, 2018 21:16:10 GMT -5
I'm not a noobie in the sense I smoked for many years, years ago. My wife actually recently encouraged the reunion. I never smoked cigarettes. I do not inhale. And I don't rely on the nicotine. As it's been three days since I smoked last.Tonight I'm going to be observing with my telescope and frequently enjoy a pipe when I do so. But I started smoking again in the last few months.
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Post by jeffd on Sept 3, 2018 21:18:11 GMT -5
Smoked pipe (and cigar) on and off for a long long time, but only took it seriously as a hobby recently.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 3, 2018 21:23:59 GMT -5
I would consider myself a noob. I’ve smoked on and off since high school (circa 1973), but never more than a month or so at a time. I never really learned how to properly pack a pipe, or what a good pipe was like. It wasn’t until I found the Patch (about a month ago) have I learned how this pipe smoking really works. PS. I bought a pipe, now lost, sometime in the late 70’s or early 80’s, that was aluminum. Bowl was briar and it had a short mouth piece, but the rest was aluminum. It was pretty cute, and I wish I still had it to see if it was any good. When I had it I didn’t really have a clue, but I think I remember it biting my tongue off.🔥 Do any of the veterans remember this line of pipes? I’ll try to find a picture. Anything like this one?  This is an estate that I picked up for my son Nick, that I refurbed for him. It is a "Trailblazer" Has a patent # on it, not sure of the age. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 3, 2018 21:27:47 GMT -5
Smoked pipe (and cigar) on and off for a long long time, but only took it seriously as a hobby recently. Same here Jeff. I started smoking cigars and pipes back in the summer of 1982. Over the years I've definitely smoked cigars the most, only smoking a pipe a few times a year. Finally got serious about the activity less than 2 years ago, only having 1 pipe and 1 pouch of tobacco at the time. At last count I've probably got close to 100 pipes, mostly estates that I've refurbed, and upwards of about 90 lbs of tobacco or so. I know... I KNOW! I have a problem. :-( ;-) |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 3, 2018 21:35:18 GMT -5
I'm not a noobie in the sense I smoked for many years, years ago. My wife actually recently encouraged the reunion. I never smoked cigarettes. I do not inhale. And I don't rely on the nicotine. As it's been three days since I smoked last.Tonight I'm going to be observing with my telescope and frequently enjoy a pipe when I do so. But I started smoking again in the last few months. I am where you are at...I didn't smoke my pipe on Saturday, or Sunday...no Jonesin for a smoke. Some pipe smokers admit to the addiction, but it is far different than cigarette smoking...I wish the cigar and pipe smokers would get a fair shake on the issue...regardless, even if it was addicting it is none of anyone else's business...it certainly isn't in the impairment realm. |
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Post by flybypipe on Sept 3, 2018 21:41:57 GMT -5
Kirsten pipes are still being made in Washington state, not by the same people but as much attention to detail as one would want and so many new innovations as well, they smoke well, will post some of mine soon, Google them, regards. banjo That is good to know. Thanks! |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Sept 3, 2018 21:55:33 GMT -5
I was a newbie before I went to boot camp slightly over 50 years ago. Little over a year later I lost my pipe (a no-name) in the jungle somewhere. Got back to the world a bit over a year later and bought my first great pipe, a Jarl. Bless the USMC PX system for for stocking Jarls. Been learning ever since. Semper Fi |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 3, 2018 21:57:37 GMT -5
I would consider myself a noob. I’ve smoked on and off since high school (circa 1973), but never more than a month or so at a time. I never really learned how to properly pack a pipe, or what a good pipe was like. It wasn’t until I found the Patch (about a month ago) have I learned how this pipe smoking really works. PS. I bought a pipe, now lost, sometime in the late 70’s or early 80’s, that was aluminum. Bowl was briar and it had a short mouth piece, but the rest was aluminum. It was pretty cute, and I wish I still had it to see if it was any good. When I had it I didn’t really have a clue, but I think I remember it biting my tongue off.🔥 Do any of the veterans remember this line of pipes? I’ll try to find a picture. Anything like this one? This is an estate that I picked up for my son Nick, that I refurbed for him. It is a "Trailblazer" Has a patent # on it, not sure of the age. Here's a profile pic...  |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 3, 2018 22:06:02 GMT -5
I was a newbie before I went to boot camp slightly over 50 years ago. Little over a year later I lost my pipe (a no-name) in the jungle somewhere. Got back to the world a bit over a year later and bought my first great pipe, a Jarl. Bless the USMC PX system for for stocking Jarls. Been learning ever since. Semper Fi I remember my old man buying my first gun from the PX so that I could join the rifle club on base...ahh the good old days. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2018 22:20:20 GMT -5
I remember my old man buying my first gun from the PX so that I could join the rifle club on base...ahh the good old days. I'm a military brat too. Good memories. |
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Post by slowroll on Sept 3, 2018 23:17:44 GMT -5
@pistol Pete 1911 -- Semper Fi, Juggie
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Post by flybypipe on Sept 4, 2018 7:16:47 GMT -5
Anything like this one? This is an estate that I picked up for my son Nick, that I refurbed for him. It is a "Trailblazer" Has a patent # on it, not sure of the age. Here's a profile pic... Interesting pipe. I found out mine was a Kristen. Does it smoke well? |
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Post by just ol ed on Sept 4, 2018 7:48:05 GMT -5
I pitch in near every day here. Always do my best to greet/welcome everybody classed as a newbie. If I happen to miss somebody....apologies in advance. I'm a true "oldie", almost a charter member of this site, go back to original ASP since '01 + a few other places that probably don't exist anymore. This is, no doubt from many, the best of the best on the subject
I define true "oldie" as......12/29/40. If anybody can beat that, I be glad to lose my "seniority"!
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Post by haveldad on Sept 4, 2018 9:12:33 GMT -5
9 months here, so still semi new.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2018 9:43:37 GMT -5
Pack a day Marlboro Man for 25 years except for service years when I dipped Copenhagen. I was in the field more often than not, Cope was easier to carry and a lot better than Jonsing for a smoke after they got soaked. I’ve been on the pipe full time since 2002/2003ish, something like that.
My lungs feel better now than fifteen years ago and my house doesn’t stink anymore even though I smoke freely indoors. I came home this weekend after being away all last week and all I smelled when opening the door was that of fresh paint despite smoking my pipe in here since the first week of April.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 4, 2018 12:18:43 GMT -5
Pack a day Marlboro Man for 25 years except for service years when I dipped Copenhagen. I was in the field more often than not, Cope was easier to carry and a lot better than Jonsing for a smoke after they got soaked. I’ve been on the pipe full time since 2002/2003ish, something like that. My lungs feel better now than fifteen years ago and my house doesn’t stink anymore even though I smoke freely indoors. I came home this weekend after being away all last week and all I smelled when opening the door was that of fresh paint despite smoking my pipe in here since the first week of April. That's cool. How come it doesn't have the same effect? |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 4, 2018 12:27:07 GMT -5
I would consider myself a noob. I’ve smoked on and off since high school (circa 1973), but never more than a month or so at a time. I never really learned how to properly pack a pipe, or what a good pipe was like. It wasn’t until I found the Patch (about a month ago) have I learned how this pipe smoking really works. PS. I bought a pipe, now lost, sometime in the late 70’s or early 80’s, that was aluminum. Bowl was briar and it had a short mouth piece, but the rest was aluminum. It was pretty cute, and I wish I still had it to see if it was any good. When I had it I didn’t really have a clue, but I think I remember it biting my tongue off.🔥 Do any of the veterans remember this line of pipes? I’ll try to find a picture. Anything like this one? This is an estate that I picked up for my son Nick, that I refurbed for him. It is a "Trailblazer" Has a patent # on it, not sure of the age. that looks familiar  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2018 12:38:58 GMT -5
That's cool. How come it doesn't have the same effect? Just a guess but I believe there are fewer chemicals and burning agents utilized in processing pipe tobacco. It's likely a life long non-smoker would be more sensitive to the smells than a life long smoker such as myself but I can definitely tell a difference from my cigarette days. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 4, 2018 12:49:08 GMT -5
That's cool. How come it doesn't have the same effect? Just a guess but I believe there are fewer chemicals and burning agents utilized in processing pipe tobacco. It's likely a life long non-smoker would be more sensitive to the smells than a life long smoker such as myself but I can definitely tell a difference from my cigarette days. Either way that's pretty interesting. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 4, 2018 13:41:13 GMT -5
Anything like this one? This is an estate that I picked up for my son Nick, that I refurbed for him. It is a "Trailblazer" Has a patent # on it, not sure of the age. that looks familiar Ha, that's right Maggie. I forgot that you sent that one my way.  Nick loves it, thinks it's sorta like a steampunk retro briar. ;-) |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 4, 2018 13:42:27 GMT -5
Here's a profile pic... Interesting pipe. I found out mine was a Kristen. Does it smoke well? Fly, my son Nick says it smokes great. I'm sure the fact that he loves the look has nothing to do with it. ;-P |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 4, 2018 14:24:34 GMT -5
that looks familiar Ha, that's right Maggie. I forgot that you sent that one my way. Nick loves it, thinks it's sorta like a steampunk retro briar. ;-) that is so cool! glad he enjoys it. Obviously it found the right person. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2018 15:45:51 GMT -5
Interesting pipe. I found out mine was a Kristen. Does it smoke well? Fly, my son Nick says it smokes great. I'm sure the fact that he loves the look has nothing to do with it. ;-P That pipe reminds me of the Medico Ventilator. The only difference is the Ventilator has slots instead of the holes. Not a bad smoke, down side there must be a filter in place to smoke. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 4, 2018 16:35:42 GMT -5
Anything like this one? This is an estate that I picked up for my son Nick, that I refurbed for him. It is a "Trailblazer" Has a patent # on it, not sure of the age. Here's a profile pic... Can it play a tune if you blow in it? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2018 17:13:28 GMT -5
Nope ^^^^^^^^ I won’t even comment on that one above me!
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 4, 2018 17:20:12 GMT -5
Nope ^^^^^^^^ I won’t even comment on that one above me! Just as well...I know you too well. |
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Post by kxg on Sept 4, 2018 19:49:32 GMT -5
Pulled my old pipes out in mid-July after a 30+ year hiatus; smoked cigars in the interim. There are so many more tobacco choices now, or maybe it’s just the internet effect. All I know is it all seems much more relaxing these days.
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