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Post by Lady Margaret on Nov 29, 2016 19:31:10 GMT -5
Hi! I am new to pipe smoking. I have been smoking for a little over a month. I can't really explain WHY I decided to pick up a pipe, but it did have a little to do with heritage. The avatar I am using is my great-great-great-grandmother, who is my namesake. That's how I inherited the picture  She's infamously known in the family as "The Lady with the Pipe." I don't know how common it was in the mid-1800s for a woman to smoke a pipe, but her picture makes me think she was someone who kind of did her own thing. I guess I kind of want to be like her. I figure if we share a name we might as well be sisters of the pipe!
So, in October hubby and I were away for the weekend and I saw a corn cob pipe for sale and on a whim bought it. I got home and did some research, and bought some Carter Hall tobacco. I smoked two or three bowls of that, but hubby didn't really like the smell. I picked up some Captain Black. After some more research I found a tobacconist on the other side of town. I have picked up a few samples from there, and I attended their monthly pipe meeting the first Tuesday of November. Their next meeting will be next week and I'm really looking forward to it.
My first pipe was a Missouri Meerschaum Legend, straight, then I picked up a bent. Now I have bought a couple bent Diplomats, I like their shape much better.
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Post by Motto on Nov 29, 2016 20:19:49 GMT -5
Welcome aboard "Lady of the Pipe" 🤗, enjoy the hobby, from the Eastern side of the pond, bye for now.
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Post by papipeguy on Nov 29, 2016 20:26:21 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. It's nice to see that you're following your legacy. Good choice of first pipes, by the way. Cobs are very durable and great for trying new blends. Major props for going to pipe club meetings. Those sessions will accelerate your knowledge tremendously.
Ask any questions you want. There's a lot of experience here and all are willing to share. Also keep us informed about your pipe journey.
I look forward to hearing more from you.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Nov 29, 2016 20:26:37 GMT -5
...welcome...friendly folks...sage advice...& lots of experience to draw from...
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Post by Lady Margaret on Nov 29, 2016 20:50:42 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. It's nice to see that you're following your legacy. Good choice of first pipes, by the way. Cobs are very durable and great for trying new blends. Major props for going to pipe club meetings. Those sessions will accelerate your knowledge tremendously. Ask any questions you want. There's a lot of experience here and all are willing to share. Also keep us informed about your pipe journey. I look forward to hearing more from you.
thank you! it is very nice to be part of a pipe smoking community. the local tobacconist's emphasis really is on cigars. they have the largest in-store humidor in the tri-state area, which really suprised me because while I live in the capital city, it really isn't very big. They have a modest selection of pipes and tobacco. In fact, my first "tin" purchase was at that shop, I got the BriarWorks Peach Cobbler. I'm a sucker for peach. I do have to choose my selections carefully as hubby has a very sensitive nose and is rather picky about what fragrances are allowed in the house. So far Captain Black Cherry, the Peach Cobbler, CAO Black and Cult Blood Red Moon has been acceptable, lol. Hubby is a bit mystified as to why I have started pipe smoking, and he'd probably prefer I didn't, but as long as I don't smoke anything he deems obnoxious and I use filters (he is very health conscious) he won't raise an objection. He is interested in making pipes (he enjoys woodworking, in fact he is in his shop right now attempting to make me a new crochet hook for my birthday) even if he has no interest in smoking them.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 21:12:44 GMT -5
Welcome, to the fold. There is many pipes to smoke. Pounds and pounds of tobacco to taste so pull up a chair and relax. Have a cool refreshing drink on hand and some to snack on.
John R
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Post by papipeguy on Nov 29, 2016 21:53:16 GMT -5
We have a couple of ladies here. Scottie Piersel is one of them and she's an outstanding pipe maker. The site founder (sparks) has several of her Bing style pipes. I have one of her small Dublins. Great pipes from a great lady.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 22:13:04 GMT -5
Welcome. Plenty of good folk here. Enjoy and have fun.
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Post by puffy on Nov 29, 2016 23:55:16 GMT -5
You're very welcome here so enjoy yourself.
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Post by antb on Nov 30, 2016 1:22:11 GMT -5
Wecome from the Dark Continent!
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Post by sparks on Nov 30, 2016 6:34:59 GMT -5
Welcome. Good to have you with us, Trapper.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Nov 30, 2016 21:06:17 GMT -5
Welcome. Good to have you with us, Trapper.
Thank you!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2016 16:14:33 GMT -5
Now that's something I've never heard, a hubby complaining of the smell of his spouses pipe. I on the other hand smoke outside cause I don't like the smell in the house and I'm no hubby but, I'm a bit eccentric to say the least anyway.  |
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Post by Yohanan on Dec 5, 2016 17:33:31 GMT -5
Hello trapperhoney, and Welcome to the Forum!!!  |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Dec 5, 2016 21:47:10 GMT -5
Now that's something I've never heard, a hubby complaining of the smell of his spouses pipe. I on the other hand smoke outside cause I don't like the smell in the house and I'm no hubby but, I'm a bit eccentric to say the least anyway.
Yeah, we've never been a typical couple, lol.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Dec 5, 2016 21:47:48 GMT -5
Hello trapperhoney, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
thank you!
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Post by charl on Dec 6, 2016 6:20:43 GMT -5
A big welcome from Cape Town! Enjoy.
Btw, Sparks, love the Christmassy avatar!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Dec 6, 2016 6:26:21 GMT -5
thank you! I also love his very festive avatar |
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Post by sparks on Dec 6, 2016 7:02:35 GMT -5
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Post by crapgame on Dec 6, 2016 8:20:50 GMT -5
Welcome Trapperhoney!! You will find much to talk about here from favorite tobacco to best pipe maker..to best after dinner drink..so sit back and enjoy!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Dec 6, 2016 9:56:15 GMT -5
thank you very much! there is indeed much to read and engage in |
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She's infamously known in the family as "The Lady with the Pipe." I don't know how common it was in the mid-1800s for a woman to smoke a pipe, but her picture makes me think she was someone who kind of did her own thing. I guess I kind of want to be like her. I figure if we share a name we might as well be sisters of the pipe! 
