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Post by McWiggins on Oct 4, 2018 19:50:34 GMT -5
I can do both but depends on the timing. I'm mostly a person to be alone. Sometimes my wife joins me though its to enjoy the outside weather and read our books. With Cramptholomew its great as we have so many things to talk about. Though next time I'd like better weather as rain on a pole building is loud and we ended up halfway yelling for most our conversation. The rest of the time a pipe allows me to be in my own thoughts. I might surf this forum a bit but I have to be online for my job so getting away from it is nice. Watching the clouds do their thing. The crop duster fly around making low passes. Deer graze newly plowed fields. Ducks and geese move with the season. Its my time to unplug. So I can do 50/50 but I will say I do more time alone then I like. I'd rather more bowls with my friend as time permits. |
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Post by driftingfate on Oct 4, 2018 20:43:11 GMT -5
It's not that I dislike a crowded room of strangers - I loathe it.
And, I can't understand anything, my hearing is shot. Too much background noise, even a little, and everything turns to mush.
Much better just me, the dog, and a book. Of course, a pipe makes the world a better place.
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Oct 4, 2018 20:49:14 GMT -5
I can work a crowd. I like being the jokester and the irreverent funny guy that keeps everyone laughing. But, in the end, I would still prefer to be by myself and to my own thing...but with Lonnie Dog.
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Post by jeffd on Oct 5, 2018 9:52:33 GMT -5
Company OR solitude?? What about Company OF solitude?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2018 10:06:30 GMT -5
I do fine with my Australian cattle dog Thor, nothing else required.
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Post by Matthew on Oct 5, 2018 10:23:33 GMT -5
I can do either but normally find
solitude more relaxing.The wife
and I are also hermits to a large extent.
We live about 30 minutes from any where.
But if there was a smoking lounge closer
I would quite likely frequent it.
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Post by desolbones on Oct 5, 2018 12:09:14 GMT -5
I'm comfortable with either, but find feeling a need for solitude way more often than a need for company. That's my basis for a solitude vote.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2018 23:25:24 GMT -5
I'm outgoing, but need my private time to "recharge my batteries". I much prefer a night with my family or close friends to a big party. I was put into leadership positions at a young age.
In regard to the Myers-Brigg personality types, I'm an ISTJ (Introversion, Sensing, Thinking, Judgment):
"Quiet, serious, earn success by thoroughness and dependability. Practical, matter-of-fact, realistic, and responsible. Decide logically what should be done and work toward it steadily, regardless of distractions. Take pleasure in making everything orderly and organized - their work, their home, their life. Value traditions and loyalty."
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Oct 5, 2018 23:31:42 GMT -5
What's your preference? Would you rather go out and meet others and enjoy the company of a group of friends, or would you be happier by yourself with a book and a pipe, and maybe your significant other? I like people and prefer company so I'd be one of the ones who would go out with a group of friends. Thats the major indication of Irishness - social nature, good company. Outgoing-ness. That's also one of the major differences in Irish and American culture, I've picked up. Americans tend to prefer to huddle in their houses almost whenever given the chance. The main thing that keeps me in is my health. But I have made a decision I am not going to let that hold me back anymore. I really feel like, especially in the last year, I have a new lease on life. And I am going to use it to the best of my advantage. |
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Post by Scott W on Oct 5, 2018 23:49:38 GMT -5
I love being around people. I’d rather smoke amongst friends but I have one friend (not counting virtual) that smokes pipes and he is in Florida. We FaceTime and smoke a few nights a week, other than that, I smoke alone. I enjoy some solitude at times but my choice would be a good gathering of pipe folks enjoying together.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2018 0:10:52 GMT -5
Ya know I've talked to a lot of people in my time and been on quite a few forums of all sorts and I always get this your extremely eccentric (to put it mildly) attitude about me being a Hermit and not liking people. And now here I find the attitude has changed see'en there a lot more liking solitude then not. Is it because there's just a different group of people here, I think not, cause many I've seen else where. I think either the mood has changed among others or many were lying to themselves.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Oct 6, 2018 0:21:02 GMT -5
I'm the nicest guy in the world..... until I'm not.
I say that to say this.
I really enjoy meeting people and definitely don't have a problem making friends with folks from all walks of life.
The thing I have absolutely no tolerance for is folks that try to impose their myopic world view on others.
But, as it relates to folks in the piping and cigaring community.... I hardly ever find myself not enjoying their company.
My smoking time is often here in my mancave spending the evening on TBP. But if you average it out, I also spend a lot of time on the golf course with buddies enjoyin cigars and the occasional pipe.
Being that I travel pretty much every week, I make an effort to find either a pipe or cigar B&M or a cigar bar/lounge to pass the time with other tobacco appreciative folk.
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Post by Scott W on Oct 6, 2018 0:21:33 GMT -5
Ya know I've talked to a lot of people in my time and been on quite a few forums of all sorts and I always get this your extremely eccentric (to put it mildly) attitude about me being a Hermit and not liking people. And now here I find the attitude has changed see'en there a lot more liking solitude then not. Is it because there's just a different group of people here, I think not, cause many I've seen else where. I think either the mood has changed among others or many were lying to themselves. That’s the beauty of these forums. You can smoke in solitude and share when you wish, or you can do chat or meet up with the fine folks here in person. Not often can we have our cake and eat it too. |
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Post by Scott W on Oct 6, 2018 0:22:12 GMT -5
I'm the nicest guy in the world..... until I'm not. I say that to say this. I really enjoy meeting people and definitely don't have a problem making friends with folks from all walks of life. The thing I have absolutely no tolerance for is folks that try to impose their myopic world view on others. But, as it relates to folks in the piping and cigaring community.... I hardly ever find myself not enjoying their company. My smoking time is often here in my mancave spending the evening on TBP. But if you average it out, I also spend a lot of time on the golf course with buddies enjoyin cigars and the occasional pipe. Being that I travel pretty much every week, I make an effort to find either a pipe or cigar B&M or a cigar bar/lounge to pass the time with other tobacco appreciative folk. You are a nice friggin guy I will say for sure Dino. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Oct 6, 2018 0:28:09 GMT -5
I'm the nicest guy in the world..... until I'm not. I say that to say this. I really enjoy meeting people and definitely don't have a problem making friends with folks from all walks of life. The thing I have absolutely no tolerance for is folks that try to impose their myopic world view on others. But, as it relates to folks in the piping and cigaring community.... I hardly ever find myself not enjoying their company. My smoking time is often here in my mancave spending the evening on TBP. But if you average it out, I also spend a lot of time on the golf course with buddies enjoyin cigars and the occasional pipe. Being that I travel pretty much every week, I make an effort to find either a pipe or cigar B&M or a cigar bar/lounge to pass the time with other tobacco appreciative folk. You are a nice friggin guy I will say for sure Dino. Aw shucks...  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2018 2:20:32 GMT -5
I love being around people. I’d rather smoke amongst friends but I have one friend (not counting virtual) that smokes pipes and he is in Florida. We FaceTime and smoke a few nights a week, other than that, I smoke alone. I enjoy some solitude at times but my choice would be a good gathering of pipe folks enjoying together. I agree Scott, a crowd of cigar or pipe smokers would work out well even on a large scale. Add a non-smoker or two also too the list....I’d much rather be alone👍 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 6, 2018 2:23:56 GMT -5
It seems that many of us like being alone together.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 6, 2018 2:53:10 GMT -5
I enjoy being around other pipe smokers. There are none in my area. So, that is an easy choice.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Oct 6, 2018 3:00:11 GMT -5
I enjoy being around other pipe smokers. There are none in my area. So, that is an easy choice.
One day you will meet one. We're out there, you just don't know it yet. Try to stay in touch. I kick myself all the time for not breaking the ice further and getting more contact information on guys I made casual pipe chat with. Made a post about that, a week or so ago, "my friend". |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2018 3:33:39 GMT -5
It seems that many of us like being alone together. Big we’re “ alone and together “ at the same time, are we really alone?? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2018 3:36:24 GMT -5
Unknown....just for you...lol
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Post by Baboo on Oct 6, 2018 4:19:06 GMT -5
A time and place for everything. People in moderation, solitude au' glutten.
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Post by Dramatwist on Oct 6, 2018 6:17:10 GMT -5
I'm the nicest guy in the world..... until I'm not. I say that to say this. I really enjoy meeting people and definitely don't have a problem making friends with folks from all walks of life. The thing I have absolutely no tolerance for is folks that try to impose their myopic world view on others. But, as it relates to folks in the piping and cigaring community.... I hardly ever find myself not enjoying their company. My smoking time is often here in my mancave spending the evening on TBP. But if you average it out, I also spend a lot of time on the golf course with buddies enjoyin cigars and the occasional pipe. Being that I travel pretty much every week, I make an effort to find either a pipe or cigar B&M or a cigar bar/lounge to pass the time with other tobacco appreciative folk. You are a nice friggin guy I will say for sure Dino. Dino IS pretty cool... |
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Post by jeffd on Oct 6, 2018 19:10:34 GMT -5
Us independent types have to stick together.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Oct 7, 2018 19:05:35 GMT -5
This Dang house is full of solitude right now and at first it was really nice when they left but now the sun is down and the Cowboys are fixin to start and I find myself to be a lil lonely and within they were home
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Post by joeman on Oct 7, 2018 19:35:48 GMT -5
I too am one of those who needs the 50/50 option, so I didn't pull a lever. I do love spending time in fellowship with folks from church, friends, our adult kids...but my wife and I also enjoy a few evenings just us and our crazy (very crazy) 3 year old cat. She's quite insane and we love it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2018 20:05:48 GMT -5
To describe me is an easy word. There are many like me. We are out of your sight, we are not seen and attention is not focused on us or our activities. We are out when we need to be.
We are known as loners.
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Post by Screaming Jazz on Oct 9, 2018 20:27:15 GMT -5
I like to have company most of the time. Life is a social event. I much prefer to share moments with other people. Even if they aren't smoking. The only time I like solitude while smoking is when I'm writing or reading. I almost always appreciate company when I am not doing one of those two things. Like many things, life is much better when shared.  Have a good day y'all |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 9, 2018 20:33:59 GMT -5
Seven days of no contact.
I did talk to someone on a ditch road about the beaver problem over the weekend.
Never see or hear from anyone.
That is what happens when living on a farm and why so many old people move to bigger towns towards the end. Not me, though. I will die here. It may take a month before anyone notices but here I will be.
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Post by Screaming Jazz on Oct 9, 2018 23:46:37 GMT -5
Seven days of no contact.
I did talk to someone on a ditch road about the beaver problem over the weekend.
Never see or hear from anyone.
That is what happens when living on a farm and why so many old people move to bigger towns towards the end. Not me, though. I will die here. It may take a month before anyone notices but here I will be.
I've thought about the country life before. I would love to have a little house with some land. But I'm sure you read my post above yours. The solitude just doesn't fit me. Glad it works for you. I don't like being downtown in the heat of things, but I like to be close to other people. It's nice. |
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