The Wife Doesn't Get It

My fiancee isn't a fan of the smoke in general.  She appreciates the craftsmanship and value of the pipes themselves but can't wrap her mind around why anyone would ever choose to smoke.  She respects my decision to continue pipe smoking but she's just not crazy about it.  Its really cool that you have accomplished all of this.  I admire your wife for what she's done for you.  That's really cool gift giving right there.  You're a lucky man.

I'm a pipe smoker, don't get me wrong.  I have several dozen pipes, several dozen jars.  While my smoking is definitely more elaborate than a Pall Mall or Backwoods cigar smoker, its still just something I do.  Unless I'm on here reading about different smokes to try, or catching up on what you lot are doing, I don't even think about my smoke as I pack and light it much.  Its just sort of a subconscious activity.  I rarely buy new pipes or tobacco.  I have a hard enough time smoking through what I've got.  Sometimes I get into situations where my cellar just won't go - so I have to leave it behind with a friend, or gift it all away.  I'm getting married next month and that's my situation - it just won't go.  We're marrying and moving to Northern Thailand in May.

Good luck to you.  And good luck with your barbering hobby.