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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 13, 2018 14:05:51 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... Welcome to the patch. And good job on getting your girlfriend into the hobby too. Not many can do that. |
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Post by blackmajik on Dec 13, 2018 19:09:25 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... Welcome to the patch. And good job on getting your girlfriend into the hobby too. Not many can do that. Thank you for the welcome! Agreed, getting the gf to smoke with me is a rare win. I gotta make sure not to mess it up! |
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Post by longtom on Dec 17, 2018 15:27:25 GMT -5
You want to talk about Noobs, let me dazzle you with my noobulousness with a very brief journey… My Grandaddy’s old pipe rack has been with me since he passed many years ago and sits on my desk to this day. Many people say I am a carbon-copy of him but it never occurred to me to smoke a pipe, even with his old ones staring at me.  Several weeks ago I decided that I should follow in his footsteps, and went immediately into an unexpectedly full obsession mode, spending every night researching pipes on the internet. I bought a Savinelli 614 for no other reason than it looks cool.  Then just last Thursday I discovered this site! What a great place and I am glad to be here. Saw some recommendations that smoking pipes dot com is a great place so I started ordering more stuff from there. A Peterson 312 from there will be here on Friday.  My first smoke was this weekend out of the Savinelli with some drugstore Captain Black. Very fun! I had what imagine folks call ‘gurgling’ but that was probably because I was walking around in the woods fiddling with stuff rather than just chilling out and smoking my pipe. Though I did notice (after I purchased) that Savinelli recommends this pipe for “experts,” what do ya’ll think that is all about? I’m sort of focused on these Peterson pipes because we have family in Ireland and will be back in Dublin this June. Looks like their store is right across from Trinity College so I’ll be making a beeline after we touch down. Now I need to get me some decent tobacco. I think I’ve read 14,000 reviews on smoking pipes this weekend alone. Really looking forward to this hobby and trying some new flavors. I’ll be smoking a pipe under a tree while squirrel hunting with my son after Christmas, and enjoying one while pompano fishing off the beach after that. Then ultimately this summer I hope to have one on St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin near the Oscar Wilde statue (since somebody stole his). Lastly - if anyone is near Melbourne FL let me know and we can meet for a smoke at the Executive Lounge, they just opened up a cigar/pipe bar… |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 17, 2018 17:46:54 GMT -5
You want to talk about Noobs, let me dazzle you with my noobulousness with a very brief journey… My Grandaddy’s old pipe rack has been with me since he passed many years ago and sits on my desk to this day. Many people say I am a carbon-copy of him but it never occurred to me to smoke a pipe, even with his old ones staring at me. Several weeks ago I decided that I should follow in his footsteps, and went immediately into an unexpectedly full obsession mode, spending every night researching pipes on the internet. I bought a Savinelli 614 for no other reason than it looks cool. Then just last Thursday I discovered this site! What a great place and I am glad to be here. Saw some recommendations that smoking pipes dot com is a great place so I started ordering more stuff from there. A Peterson 312 from there will be here on Friday. My first smoke was this weekend out of the Savinelli with some drugstore Captain Black. Very fun! I had what imagine folks call ‘gurgling’ but that was probably because I was walking around in the woods fiddling with stuff rather than just chilling out and smoking my pipe. Though I did notice (after I purchased) that Savinelli recommends this pipe for “experts,” what do ya’ll think that is all about? I’m sort of focused on these Peterson pipes because we have family in Ireland and will be back in Dublin this June. Looks like their store is right across from Trinity College so I’ll be making a beeline after we touch down. Now I need to get me some decent tobacco. I think I’ve read 14,000 reviews on smoking pipes this weekend alone. Really looking forward to this hobby and trying some new flavors. I’ll be smoking a pipe under a tree while squirrel hunting with my son after Christmas, and enjoying one while pompano fishing off the beach after that. Then ultimately this summer I hope to have one on St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin near the Oscar Wilde statue (since somebody stole his). Lastly - if anyone is near Melbourne FL let me know and we can meet for a smoke at the Executive Lounge, they just opened up a cigar/pipe bar… Those are some gorgeous new pipes you got there. And you've come to the right place. |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 17, 2018 18:37:00 GMT -5
Now a few decades back of you asked “How many Doobie Smokers?”, we might have crashed the server.
I just did the math, it has been 35 years
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Post by Matthew on Dec 17, 2018 22:46:43 GMT -5
You want to talk about Noobs, let me dazzle you with my noobulousness with a very brief journey… My Grandaddy’s old pipe rack has been with me since he passed many years ago and sits on my desk to this day. Many people say I am a carbon-copy of him but it never occurred to me to smoke a pipe, even with his old ones staring at me. Several weeks ago I decided that I should follow in his footsteps, and went immediately into an unexpectedly full obsession mode, spending every night researching pipes on the internet. I bought a Savinelli 614 for no other reason than it looks cool. Then just last Thursday I discovered this site! What a great place and I am glad to be here. Saw some recommendations that smoking pipes dot com is a great place so I started ordering more stuff from there. A Peterson 312 from there will be here on Friday. My first smoke was this weekend out of the Savinelli with some drugstore Captain Black. Very fun! I had what imagine folks call ‘gurgling’ but that was probably because I was walking around in the woods fiddling with stuff rather than just chilling out and smoking my pipe. Though I did notice (after I purchased) that Savinelli recommends this pipe for “experts,” what do ya’ll think that is all about? I’m sort of focused on these Peterson pipes because we have family in Ireland and will be back in Dublin this June. Looks like their store is right across from Trinity College so I’ll be making a beeline after we touch down. Now I need to get me some decent tobacco. I think I’ve read 14,000 reviews on smoking pipes this weekend alone. Really looking forward to this hobby and trying some new flavors. I’ll be smoking a pipe under a tree while squirrel hunting with my son after Christmas, and enjoying one while pompano fishing off the beach after that. Then ultimately this summer I hope to have one on St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin near the Oscar Wilde statue (since somebody stole his). Lastly - if anyone is near Melbourne FL let me know and we can meet for a smoke at the Executive Lounge, they just opened up a cigar/pipe bar… Those are some nice pipes.The sav is considered "expert" due to the bend.It takes a bit of practice to get a smooth dry smoke.Welcome to the Patch.These guys and gals are some fine enablers/mentors. |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 17, 2018 23:27:54 GMT -5
Longtom, It looks like you are well on your way to the craziness we call the pipe hobby. The Peterson that you have on order looks like it has the P-Lip stem....it seems that either you love them or hate them, so if the pipe doesn't suit you don't write off Petersons. thebriarpatchforum.com/thread/5346/peterson-lipPeterson has had a great history, but recent years that have had some real quality control issues, which I think are going to be addressed by the current owners (Laudisi Group) By the time you get to Ireland, and if you can talk to the folk in Dublin or Sallynoggin, I think that they will help you find the perfect pipe that has no issues. |
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Post by longtom on Dec 18, 2018 13:52:24 GMT -5
The sav is considered "expert" due to the bend.It takes a bit of practice to get a smooth dry smoke. Understood and many thanks... reading up on the 'bent vs. straight' topic on the forum now... and after all practice makes perfect... |
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Post by longtom on Dec 18, 2018 14:15:48 GMT -5
Longtom, It looks like you are well on your way to the craziness we call the pipe hobby. The Peterson that you have on order looks like it has the P-Lip stem....it seems that either you love them or hate them, so if the pipe doesn't suit you don't write off Petersons. thebriarpatchforum.com/thread/5346/peterson-lipPeterson has had a great history, but recent years that have had some real quality control issues, which I think are going to be addressed by the current owners (Laudisi Group) By the time you get to Ireland, and if you can talk to the folk in Dublin or Sallynoggin, I think that they will help you find the perfect pipe that has no issues.
Thanks for the heads up. I did read those threads and decided to pull the trigger anyway for 3 reasons: 1 - I am sort of intrigued by the p-lip, 2 - I have been sort of obsessed with Ireland after visiting my in laws and spending time there, 3 - I figure when it comes to pipes I don't know my a$$ from a hole in the ground in the first place (and thus wouldn't even notice any QC issues).
I've only got two places on my itinerary in Dublin this time around: Peterson's pipe shop and Kevin & Howlin's tweed shop...
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Post by monbla256 on Dec 18, 2018 14:39:51 GMT -5
Started 49 years ago and am still learning so mabe I am still a newbie ? 
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 18, 2018 14:40:35 GMT -5
Longtom, It looks like you are well on your way to the craziness we call the pipe hobby. The Peterson that you have on order looks like it has the P-Lip stem....it seems that either you love them or hate them, so if the pipe doesn't suit you don't write off Petersons. thebriarpatchforum.com/thread/5346/peterson-lipPeterson has had a great history, but recent years that have had some real quality control issues, which I think are going to be addressed by the current owners (Laudisi Group) By the time you get to Ireland, and if you can talk to the folk in Dublin or Sallynoggin, I think that they will help you find the perfect pipe that has no issues.
Thanks for the heads up. I did read those threads and decided to pull the trigger anyway for 3 reasons: 1 - I am sort of intrigued by the p-lip, 2 - I have been sort of obsessed with Ireland after visiting my in laws and spending time there, 3 - I figure when it comes to pipes I don't know my a$$ from a hole in the ground in the first place (and thus wouldn't even notice any QC issues).
I've only got two places on my itinerary in Dublin this time around: Peterson's pipe shop and Kevin & Howlin's tweed shop...
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Post by longtom on Dec 18, 2018 14:57:19 GMT -5
Are you in Dublin? That would be awesome! We won't be there long - land in Dublin in the morning, train to Cork the following afternoon - but I'm sure I can get a pass from the wife if you're in town.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 18, 2018 15:48:03 GMT -5
Are you in Dublin? That would be awesome! We won't be there long - land in Dublin in the morning, train to Cork the following afternoon - but I'm sure I can get a pass from the wife if you're in town. Ahhh. I'm up north so might be difficult. The guys in the peterson shop are really nice people. They don't sell their own tobacco there, but any they do is extortionate. |
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Post by longtom on Dec 19, 2018 9:07:10 GMT -5
Are you in Dublin? That would be awesome! We won't be there long - land in Dublin in the morning, train to Cork the following afternoon - but I'm sure I can get a pass from the wife if you're in town. Ahhh. I'm up north so might be difficult. The guys in the peterson shop are really nice people. They don't sell their own tobacco there, but any they do is extortionate. Then we shall wait until the next time sir, I have fallen in love with your island and plan to spend as much time there as possible... |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 19, 2018 13:30:27 GMT -5
Ahhh. I'm up north so might be difficult. The guys in the peterson shop are really nice people. They don't sell their own tobacco there, but any they do is extortionate. Then we shall wait until the next time sir, I have fallen in love with your island and plan to spend as much time there as possible... Well next time you kirk13, and myself can have the first briar patch Irish colloquium. |
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Post by kirk13 on Dec 19, 2018 18:23:40 GMT -5
Then we shall wait until the next time sir, I have fallen in love with your island and plan to spend as much time there as possible... Well next time you kirk13 , and myself can have the first briar patch Irish colloquium. 🤔 Don't think I've ever been colloquium before... Sounds like a good plan 🍻 |
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Post by tr on Dec 19, 2018 18:29:48 GMT -5
I first picked up a pipe in May, 2018 having previously been an occasional cigar smoker.
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 21, 2019 4:32:41 GMT -5
You want to talk about Noobs, let me dazzle you with my noobulousness with a very brief journey… My Grandaddy’s old pipe rack has been with me since he passed many years ago and sits on my desk to this day. Many people say I am a carbon-copy of him but it never occurred to me to smoke a pipe, even with his old ones staring at me. Several weeks ago I decided that I should follow in his footsteps, and went immediately into an unexpectedly full obsession mode, spending every night researching pipes on the internet. I bought a Savinelli 614 for no other reason than it looks cool. Then just last Thursday I discovered this site! What a great place and I am glad to be here. Saw some recommendations that smoking pipes dot com is a great place so I started ordering more stuff from there. A Peterson 312 from there will be here on Friday. My first smoke was this weekend out of the Savinelli with some drugstore Captain Black. Very fun! I had what imagine folks call ‘gurgling’ but that was probably because I was walking around in the woods fiddling with stuff rather than just chilling out and smoking my pipe. Though I did notice (after I purchased) that Savinelli recommends this pipe for “experts,” what do ya’ll think that is all about? I’m sort of focused on these Peterson pipes because we have family in Ireland and will be back in Dublin this June. Looks like their store is right across from Trinity College so I’ll be making a beeline after we touch down. Now I need to get me some decent tobacco. I think I’ve read 14,000 reviews on smoking pipes this weekend alone. Really looking forward to this hobby and trying some new flavors. I’ll be smoking a pipe under a tree while squirrel hunting with my son after Christmas, and enjoying one while pompano fishing off the beach after that. Then ultimately this summer I hope to have one on St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin near the Oscar Wilde statue (since somebody stole his). Lastly - if anyone is near Melbourne FL let me know and we can meet for a smoke at the Executive Lounge, they just opened up a cigar/pipe bar… It appears from this post and others, you are starting off in style. If you continue posting, you will become one of the minions of the briar patch. PS Oooh how I wish I could be a minion. I keep clicking my heels but nothing happens😀. |
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Post by libertysmoke on Jan 21, 2019 8:03:12 GMT -5
Ahhhh, ya beat me to it. You came to mind when I wrote that post. I found it, a Kristen.   |
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Post by libertysmoke on Jan 21, 2019 9:08:13 GMT -5
Been smoking pipes 40+ yrs. but , still feel like a 'newb' / noob ... Especially after researching {all things pipe / tobac. } & realizing there was so much I never knew {cuts / blends / types / tools , etc.} ... Tamper ? I never used a tamper till recently .
This is the 1st / only pipe forum I've joined {best I found} ... CPS runs a close 2nd though .
Still always learning ...
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