priest2705
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Posts: 119
First Name: Kenny
Favorite Pipe: Pre-Cadogan GBD Virgin 254
Favorite Tobacco: H&H White Knight, 2004 Christmas Cheer (still finding my way around tobaccos)
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Post by priest2705 on Dec 10, 2018 12:35:26 GMT -5
would consider myself a new pipe smoker. I've picked up the hobby twice before, but never stuck to it. This time, I'm refining my technique, enjoying the experience quite a bit more. Learning to pick out flavors, slow down, take sips rather than puffs, truly immerse myself in the experience rather than look at it as another way to get my nicotine hit (former cigarette smoker). I also find myself enjoying pipe smoking more than cigars, which I would've never imagined before
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cwpiperman
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Posts: 234
Favorite Pipe: Radice Rind Pure Billiard
Favorite Tobacco: Black Frigate/Mississippi River/Plum Pudding/NightCap/Gaslight
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Post by cwpiperman on Dec 10, 2018 12:55:38 GMT -5
I'm a n00b, started my first smoking adventure June 2018. Since then, I've learned a TON, found that I like virtually every tobacco out there, and have developed techniques for smoking and enjoying all of them despite pH variance. I've ammassed some 18 pipes; Savinellis, Radices, MMs, Peterson(a 999), Kikos (Leather-wrapped meerschaum lined briars) and an AKB Meer.
Lovin' it so far!!
Cw
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 10, 2018 13:17:12 GMT -5
I would consider myself an intermediate smoker. Been at it for a few years now, so not a veteran like others here, but I've earned some stripes.
End of the day, I'm always learning. 40 years from now, if I'm still around, I'll still be learning.
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kirk13
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First Name: John
Favorite Tobacco: GH Black and Brown
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Post by kirk13 on Dec 10, 2018 13:26:09 GMT -5
4 months + a little bit here. I smoke more than the average bear. Yes,but what about the picnic baskets? |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Dec 10, 2018 13:26:24 GMT -5
Two years roughly, but I feel like I am more dedicated than the average pipe smoker for such a short time in the hobby. I spend a lot of time researching and window shopping online- Not to mention the fast-tracking benefits of being a forum member here. When friends ask me about the hobby, I am surprised by the volcano of information and insight I rattle off with; A direct result of hanging out with so many knowledgeable pipe smokers here at the patch.
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kirk13
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Post by kirk13 on Dec 10, 2018 13:34:11 GMT -5
Only been smoking the pipe for about three months now. I'd smoked the odd fag or cigar since my mid twenties. I'd started smoking last year when my mental health issues struck.
I find the pipe much more rewarding and relaxing,as well as helping with my anxiety.
Joining this august body has been an extra privilege and joy
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Post by kbareit on Dec 10, 2018 14:02:31 GMT -5
Been pipe smoking for almost 3 months now. Tried it back in 95 and just couldn't get the hang of it and stuck with the cigs. Was going through all the stuff from my dad and found 2 of my grandfathers pipes and decided to attempt pipes again. I lurked here for 2 months before signing on and I probably would have given up again if it weren't for the education I got here.
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Post by mwps70 on Dec 10, 2018 14:06:08 GMT -5
Two years roughly, but I feel like I am more dedicated than the average pipe smoker for such a short time in the hobby. I spend a lot of time researching and window shopping online- Not to mention the fast-tracking benefits of being a forum member here. When friends ask me about the hobby, I am surprised by the volcano of information and insight I rattle off with; A direct result of hanging out with so many knowledgeable pipe smokers here at the patch. A dedicated pipesmoker has no less than 4 pipesmoking related pages open on his computer at all times, some of them being their favorite forum, tobaccoreviews and at least two online stores.  In other words I know what you mean. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Dec 10, 2018 14:12:43 GMT -5
Two years roughly, but I feel like I am more dedicated than the average pipe smoker for such a short time in the hobby. I spend a lot of time researching and window shopping online- Not to mention the fast-tracking benefits of being a forum member here. When friends ask me about the hobby, I am surprised by the volcano of information and insight I rattle off with; A direct result of hanging out with so many knowledgeable pipe smokers here at the patch. A dedicated pipesmoker has no less than 4 pipesmoking related pages open on his computer at all times, some of them being their favorite forum, tobaccoreviews and at least two online stores. In other words I know what you mean. Hahaha Precisely! |
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chasingembers
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Posts: 1,912 
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
Favorite Tobacco: Black Frigate,Solani Silver Flake, Yenidje Highlander, Angler's Dream, Watch City Slices, Salty Dogs, Mephisto, Ennerdale Flake, Rich Dark Honeydew, 1792 Flake
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Post by chasingembers on Dec 10, 2018 14:21:19 GMT -5
Twenty-seven years here. Still have never owned a computer, just a cheap android phone.
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Post by puffy on Dec 10, 2018 14:36:08 GMT -5
Been pipe smoking for almost 3 months now. Tried it back in 95 and just couldn't get the hang of it and stuck with the cigs. Was going through all the stuff from my dad and found 2 of my grandfathers pipes and decided to attempt pipes again. I lurked here for 2 months before signing on and I probably would have given up again if it weren't for the education I got here. Probably quite a few of us failed on our first attempt at pipe smoking..I bought a pipe and some tobacco in a package together in a local drug store.I tried but I just couldn't get it going.4 years later I stopped in a smoke shop..A fella in there sold me a pipe and some tobacco.Over the next few years he tutored me on pipes and tobacco and how to combine them....No internet back in those days. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2018 14:44:56 GMT -5
This past September was my first 50 years of smoking pleasure, I’ll let you know what I think at the end of my next 50....lol.
I have an open mind and learn something new from reading many threads here on the Patch 👌👍👍👍
It’s all about learning, knowledge and sharing.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Dec 10, 2018 14:57:42 GMT -5
8 months in now. The pipes have bred and gave me even more pipes and the cellar is a lot heftier.
I have a much a much better understanding of what blends I like, which I love, and which i dont.
Same goes for my pipes.
Always learning new stuff here. If it wasnt for this forum I would have gave it up after a week.
I do fall in the category of at least 4 windows open. Tobaccoreviews, sp, tp, and tbp.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 10, 2018 15:00:46 GMT -5
I just realised this is an old thread and I'd replied before.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2018 15:25:02 GMT -5
I just realised this is an old thread and I'd replied before. Now you have more experience, reply any time you want to share what’s new that works well for you👍 |
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Post by just ol ed on Dec 10, 2018 15:29:25 GMT -5
just for my sometimes "warped" sense of humor! Mid 1962 the maiden voyage (long story). That my "newbie" year. Still at it, side of occasional outside cigar if decent weather. Now confirmed lata-holic.
Just waiting for somebody to show up & relieve me of my "seniority", a few close actually
cheers to all
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
12/40
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bonneville08
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Posts: 43
First Name: Russ
Favorite Pipe: Whichever pipe Gary offers to me to try!
Favorite Tobacco: HH Dark Fired, at the moment.
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Post by bonneville08 on Dec 10, 2018 17:27:04 GMT -5
I’m rather new as far as smoking a pipe regularly. I make up for it with my obsessiveness though!
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 10, 2018 18:13:49 GMT -5
I have only been smoking the pipe for 5 years, aside from a few bowls in 1985.
Edit, I have made up for lost time with 180+ pipes and a hundred blends.
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Post by slowroll on Dec 10, 2018 18:20:58 GMT -5
I have only been smoking the pipe for 5 years, aside from a few bowls in 1985. Edit, I have made up for lost time with 180+ pipes and a hundred blends. You have good taste for only 5 years  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 11, 2018 3:51:52 GMT -5
I have only been smoking the pipe for 5 years, aside from a few bowls in 1985. Edit, I have made up for lost time with 180+ pipes and a hundred blends. I would never have known that. |
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atison
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First Name: Andy
Favorite Pipe: MM Cobs
Favorite Tobacco: Whatever I am smoking at the time
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Post by atison on Dec 11, 2018 15:35:27 GMT -5
Just signed up and intro'd myself in the intro section. Same story as others. Tried it before but never got it right. Came back to pipes recently armed with better knowledge and skills and took off with it this time.
Now to unload all these cigars I have that never get attention anymore.
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Post by Low and Slow on Dec 11, 2018 16:36:21 GMT -5
I'm new to the patch, bout a year and month into smoking pipe for real. Always hated cigs, smoked a few cigars in my day, but never really excited me. My aunt passed along her grandads pipe to me so I could start this journey. Only a week or so later I ordered a 10 bag of smokable seconds, which came with some pretty sweet cobs I may add, and haven't looked back. Many thanks to the folks here at the patch for sharing their pipe wisdom and creating a space for the full spectrum of pipe and tobacco enthusiasts. I was doing ok by myself, but am sure glad to have found this fountain of knowledge and experience. Good luck newcomers, to piping and to the Briar Patch!
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 11, 2018 17:09:37 GMT -5
I'm new to the patch, bout a year and month into smoking pipe for real. Always hated cigs, smoked a few cigars in my day, but never really excited me. My aunt passed along her grandads pipe to me so I could start this journey. Only a week or so later I ordered a 10 bag of smokable seconds, which came with some pretty sweet cobs I may add, and haven't looked back. Many thanks to the folks here at the patch for sharing their pipe wisdom and creating a space for the full spectrum of pipe and tobacco enthusiasts. I was doing ok by myself, but am sure glad to have found this fountain of knowledge and experience. Good luck newcomers, to piping and to the Briar Patch! Not only that, but in a few months you'll be broke but will have an outstanding cellar. |
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Post by Low and Slow on Dec 11, 2018 17:36:38 GMT -5
I'm new to the patch, bout a year and month into smoking pipe for real. Always hated cigs, smoked a few cigars in my day, but never really excited me. My aunt passed along her grandads pipe to me so I could start this journey. Only a week or so later I ordered a 10 bag of smokable seconds, which came with some pretty sweet cobs I may add, and haven't looked back. Many thanks to the folks here at the patch for sharing their pipe wisdom and creating a space for the full spectrum of pipe and tobacco enthusiasts. I was doing ok by myself, but am sure glad to have found this fountain of knowledge and experience. Good luck newcomers, to piping and to the Briar Patch! Not only that, but in a few months you'll be broke but will have an outstanding cellar. I am a pretty frugal guy, I don't spent it unless I have it. But I will say I have reprioritized some expenditures  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 11, 2018 17:55:40 GMT -5
Not only that, but in a few months you'll be broke but will have an outstanding cellar. I am a pretty frugal guy, I don't spent it unless I have it. But I will say I have reprioritized some expenditures That's where we come in. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2018 18:18:46 GMT -5
Not only that, but in a few months you'll be broke but will have an outstanding cellar. I am a pretty frugal guy, I don't spent it unless I have it. But I will say I have reprioritized some expenditures Big trick is subscribe to get notified on sales with P&C, 4noggings, tobaccopipes and smokingpipes. I'm sure I am forgetting a few others . . . anyway, buy when it is on sale, free ship and discount codes. |
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Post by Low and Slow on Dec 12, 2018 10:12:03 GMT -5
I am a pretty frugal guy, I don't spent it unless I have it. But I will say I have reprioritized some expenditures Big trick is subscribe to get notified on sales with P&C, 4noggings, tobaccopipes and smokingpipes. I'm sure I am forgetting a few others . . . anyway, buy when it is on sale, free ship and discount codes. Nice. Good looking out! I've been tracking P&C mostly, i have a giant wish list... I have to check out the 4 noggins and get subscribed. Thanks. |
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Post by Wolfman on Dec 12, 2018 12:09:19 GMT -5
What a great thread guys. I’m sorry I missed this one. I picked up the pipe in early January, 1997. I smoked cigars back then and wanted to change it up. My dad suggested I try a pipe. I mostly smoked Captain Black (orignal) , and occasionally Barclay Rex’s Barclay Rum.
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rmb
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First Name: Ryan
Favorite Pipe: Currently an IMP meerschaum cutty that may or may not be rose colored.
Favorite Tobacco: English/Balkan
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Post by rmb on Dec 13, 2018 9:08:01 GMT -5
I’ve been smoking just over a year now, only a few times a week, still feel very new!
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Post by blackmajik on Dec 13, 2018 13:45:52 GMT -5
Hello!
I'm the epitome of a noob, I'm still within my first month of pipe smoking, got my first pipe and tobacco during tobaccopipe's black friday sale.
So far enjoyed 1Q, Prince Albert, and Luxury Bullseye Flake.
Within these past 2 weeks, I've also got my girlfriend into smoking some pipe tobacco with me. We stopped by our local tobacconist in CA (Ole Town Havana) and picked up some aromatics for her.
Two nights ago, she was getting some niccotine cravings so we searched around our local area and found a nice small shop. Picked up a tin of Dunhill Royal Yacht. Been enjoying that since! The nice tobacconist threw in a MM mini cob for us and I've been using it for a work pipe now for short breaks.
Can't wait to expand my cellar and learn about the different characteristics of leaves and cuts. Enjoying it all very much so far!
Looking forward to learning from you all...
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In other words I know what you mean.
