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Post by puffy on Jan 10, 2019 14:00:25 GMT -5
Often when I'm sitting in my chair smoking my pipe my mind drifts.Where it goes I never know.Some times I think about things I've read here,and why this is my favorite forum.Last night it came to me that when I come here I feel like I'm in an ongoing conversation..I don't get that feeling any place else.I feel at ease here like I'm among friends.I don't have any other pipe smokers to hang out with.My friends are my friends but we disagree on so many things that I seldom get into real conversation with them. You folks make this a great place to hang out..Again I thank you for the joy you bring into the life of this old pipe smoker..I wish you all good health and happiness.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 10, 2019 14:20:14 GMT -5
You're a great encouragement to this group. I, too, feel like this is an ongoing conversation. I'm glad to be a part of it, and I'm glad you're a part of it too.
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Post by Low and Slow on Jan 10, 2019 14:41:59 GMT -5
I haven't even been her at the Patch long, but I find myself always checking in to see what everyone is up to and into. Ive answered many questions I've had just reading old threads. I don't have a pipe club, nor do I have friends that share my interests in pipe smoking, or in general really. Glad to have a place to discuss such things, no matter where I may be physically. It's the only "place" I see myself actually being for a long duration. I am just happy to be a part of the conversation, friends! Be well and happy!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2019 14:51:59 GMT -5
Larry, glad you shared your story with all of us. Your a big part of this forum and make it the best place for a pipe smoker to feel comfortable and hang out. Lately I read more than I post. Your post definitely needed a response by me!! Stay well, wish your here with everyone from the Patch for years to come. May you be blessed with good health and happiness!!!
I read ALL of your posts/threads👍👍
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Post by atison on Jan 10, 2019 14:54:13 GMT -5
Another one that hasn't been here long but who is enjoying the banter on this forum. Cigar forums always tended to come with a macho element that can creep in and taint a lot of conversations. I haven't seen that here yet.
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Post by jackdiamond on Jan 10, 2019 20:57:21 GMT -5
Another one that hasn't been here long but who is enjoying the banter on this forum. Cigar forums always tended to come with a macho element that can creep in and taint a lot of conversations. I haven't seen that here yet. I'm also a new member. I think pipe smoking is, at its core, a far more contemplative hobby than cigar smoking. You probably sit alone with your pipe and your tobacco and your tamper and your matches. You get comfortable with a drink. You have a seat and pack and tamp and pack and tamp and pack and tamp again. You put match to the bowl and take a couple lazy sips. You tamp, relight, puff, and then do it all over again. You enjoy the solitude and the sound of the coal munching on the tobacco. I smoked cigars for a while, and I never got that same feeling. It felt much more like a hurried hobby. |
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Post by flyinmanatee on Jan 10, 2019 22:05:51 GMT -5
Another one that hasn't been here long but who is enjoying the banter on this forum. Cigar forums always tended to come with a macho element that can creep in and taint a lot of conversations. I haven't seen that here yet. We're just so darn macho we don't have to advertise it. |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jan 10, 2019 22:56:03 GMT -5
Often when I'm sitting in my chair smoking my pipe my mind drifts.Where it goes I never know.Some times I think about things I've read here,and why this is my favorite forum.Last night it came to me that when I come here I feel like I'm in an ongoing conversation..I don't get that feeling any place else.I feel at ease here like I'm among friends.I don't have any other pipe smokers to hang out with.My friends are my friends but we disagree on so many things that I seldom get into real conversation with them. You folks make this a great place to hang out..Again I thank you for the joy you bring into the life of this old pipe smoker..I wish you all good health and happiness. Puff, I always look forward to reading your posts. You are such a big part of this forum! It would be a little less "this place" with out you |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 10, 2019 23:19:53 GMT -5
Somewhat of a thread drift, but then again maybe not so much... a conversation between Hank and Hoss.
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Post by Dramatwist on Jan 11, 2019 0:15:55 GMT -5
The 'Patch is very much like a conversation, except that when posts get bumped, it's sometimes disconcerting when we see what we said a few months ago!
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Post by PhantomWolf on Jan 11, 2019 1:33:51 GMT -5
Right back at ya, Puff-y. I feel the same way. I wouldn't be half the pipe smoker I am without you fellas. Whether it's advice or recommendations or just a place to share my enthusiasm for the hobby. We are all very different people, but we all share a certain something and that something is why we're here. I couldn't imagine feeling this at home at a family reunion. haha
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 11, 2019 12:39:59 GMT -5
Another one that hasn't been here long but who is enjoying the banter on this forum. Cigar forums always tended to come with a macho element that can creep in and taint a lot of conversations. I haven't seen that here yet. I'm also a new member. I think pipe smoking is, at its core, a far more contemplative hobby than cigar smoking. You probably sit alone with your pipe and your tobacco and your tamper and your matches. You get comfortable with a drink. You have a seat and pack and tamp and pack and tamp and pack and tamp again. You put match to the bowl and take a couple lazy sips. You tamp, relight, puff, and then do it all over again. You enjoy the solitude and the sound of the coal munching on the tobacco. I smoked cigars for a while, and I never got that same feeling. It felt much more like a hurried hobby. Thoroughly agree. I think pipe smokers are philosophers. They take the time to think things through with a good pipe in hand, reflect on all aspects of an issue, and reach true enlightenment through a haze of rich dark smoke. Moreover, pipe smokers listen. A rare trait these days. That's why I like coming out here and joining all of you. |
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