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Post by isett2860 on Dec 31, 2019 13:22:26 GMT -5
Just wondering if anyone has a goal or target or resolution that is pipe related for the New Year?
Mine is to control the PAD and TAD. And set a budget.
Also not to have more than a few new to me blends open at the same time. And try to work on whether I like those first. Before opening more!
And to see if I can get at least one person interested in this hobby, in the new year.
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Post by puffy on Dec 31, 2019 14:02:18 GMT -5
I have enough pipes,so from know on I'm only buying tobacco.
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Post by daveinlax on Dec 31, 2019 14:06:30 GMT -5
To relax and enjoy the collection I already have and not be always hunting for the next new pipe.  |
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Post by Kerley0319 on Dec 31, 2019 16:20:19 GMT -5
Well, now that Im getting more comfortable in the hobby and know what I like and dont like - I want to put away some tobacco for the future. Instead of only having a million little jars and pouches - would like to put away some pounds of stuff that I like.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 31, 2019 16:35:06 GMT -5
Just wondering if anyone has a goal or target or resolution that is pipe related for the New Year? Mine is to control the PAD and TAD. And set a budget.Also not to have more than a few new to me blends open at the same time. And try to work on whether I like those first. Before opening more! And to see if I can get at least one person interested in this hobby, in the new year. Who is this interloper/heretic/ and all around bad guy? I can see it now...my wife hacks my account and says that "The other Charlie has control over his life, what is you problem?"  |
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Post by Penzaholic on Dec 31, 2019 18:45:50 GMT -5
spend less time on pipe forums...lol
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 31, 2019 19:03:36 GMT -5
spend less time on pipe forums...lol haha. Don't be rash. I don't have one. I only buy one tin a month so that'll stay the same. I've enough pipes, so that prob won't change. Perhaps to try to take more opportunities to have a pipe. |
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Post by sperrytops on Dec 31, 2019 19:22:11 GMT -5
I have enough pipes and tobacco. My resolution is to enjoy what I have.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 31, 2019 20:21:10 GMT -5
I resolve to smoke more!
The last month or so, I have been training with a non-smoker...Next week I will be in Michigan, the Embassy suites is non smoking and it will probably be bone chilling outside....then a week in Southern California, I hop the cat I team up with there is a smoker...pretty sure all the California hotels are non smoking.
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Post by isett2860 on Dec 31, 2019 20:54:44 GMT -5
Maybe as a group, we should work on getting some of our fellow Briar brothers and sisters to come back to the Patch.
Set there differences aside and enjoy the fellowship we have here.
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Post by calabash on Dec 31, 2019 21:22:08 GMT -5
I have enough pipes,so from know on I'm only buying tobacco. How many pipes are enough?
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Post by trailboss on Dec 31, 2019 21:23:01 GMT -5
Maybe as a group, we should work on getting some of our fellow Briar brothers and sisters to come back to the Patch. Set there differences aside and enjoy the fellowship we have here. It is a great thought and as a forum user and as a pipe club, I have done that with no measurable success. On the part of forums, I have seen people check back in after giving them a PM, and check out just as fast.... On the pipe club side, I have seen people that outwardly seemed to be the most enthusiastic to flame out and drop out...reach out in an email, and they say they will return, and do not. I had a discussion with Justin "Sparks" some time back about people leaving, and I believe we both agreed that without mind reading abilities it is pointless to figure out why people leave...and there can be a whole host of reasons...family responsibilities, bored with the hobby, other hobby's that are more enjoyable....and the people that leave because they are offended, generally seem to be the type that hold the grudge. It is still worth trying...not trying to rain on anyone, but just sharing my experiences. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Dec 31, 2019 21:25:59 GMT -5
"Trophy hunting" specific harder to get blends ONLY this year. My cellar is at a very nice point right now.
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Post by adui on Dec 31, 2019 22:26:23 GMT -5
I guess you could say starting my cellar in earnest. I've only one deliberately put back, and enough of my #10 Downing to add that to the cellar.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2019 22:38:37 GMT -5
To not buy a darn thing and live vicariously through other members.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Dec 31, 2019 23:53:13 GMT -5
Make more pipes, make each better than the last. Buy more tobacco. Take less commissions, and make more of what my creativity guides me to make. Buy more tobacco. Make a diamond shanked bent bull dog. Learn the shape-first method. Buy more tobacco.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 1, 2020 6:41:14 GMT -5
Maybe as a group, we should work on getting some of our fellow Briar brothers and sisters to come back to the Patch. Set there differences aside and enjoy the fellowship we have here. Maybe as a group, we should work on getting some of our fellow Briar brothers and sisters to come back to the Patch. Set there differences aside and enjoy the fellowship we have here. It is a great thought and as a forum user and as a pipe club, I have done that with no measurable success. On the part of forums, I have seen people check back in after giving them a PM, and check out just as fast.... On the pipe club side, I have seen people that outwardly seemed to be the most enthusiastic to flame out and drop out...reach out in an email, and they say they will return, and do not. I had a discussion with Justin "Sparks" some time back about people leaving, and I believe we both agreed that without mind reading abilities it is pointless to figure out why people leave...and there can be a whole host of reasons...family responsibilities, bored with the hobby, other hobby's that are more enjoyable....and the people that leave because they are offended, generally seem to be the type that hold the grudge. It is still worth trying...not trying to rain on anyone, but just sharing my experiences. Great sentiment and I think it's a great idea. While I agree with Charlie's assessment, there is another reason why some people stop posting. Charlie mentioned bored of hobby, other hobbies...but I wonder are some people simply bored with forums in general, or they're just busy. When I am on top of things, it's easy to keep up with posts and threads...when I'm flat out and can't keep up, sometimes the thought of all the unread threads is exhausting and almost puts me off. Maybe that's because of my role as moderator where I have to check all threads...others can pick and choose. But still, I think that people go through phases - and sometimes people just stop posting because they stop posting, and there's no other reason. |
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Post by Low and Slow on Jan 1, 2020 9:27:07 GMT -5
I resolve to smoke more! The last month or so, I have been training with a non-smoker...Next week I will be in Michigan, the Embassy suites is non smoking and it will probably be bone chilling outside....then a week in Southern California, I hop the cat I team up with there is a smoker...pretty sure all the California hotels are non smoking.I agree with you on smoking more. I also would like to start cellaring some, but buying more than I smoke has evaded me thus far. FYI not sure where in SoCal you'll be, but in old town San Diego there is Racine and Laramie, its at least a public place to smoke and they have a nice pipe museum. |
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Post by kbareit on Jan 1, 2020 10:23:56 GMT -5
Smoke more, get back into woodworking more and get back on track making pipes. I have reassembled my shop after 10 years in storage and am picking up a new to me lathe tomorrow so I have to learn how to use it. I got my small blasting cabinet working and have been practicing blasts on ruined estate pipes and have it down pretty good but will wait to hear from others if it's any good. I have a lot to keep me busy this year.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 1, 2020 12:32:57 GMT -5
I resolve to smoke more! The last month or so, I have been training with a non-smoker...Next week I will be in Michigan, the Embassy suites is non smoking and it will probably be bone chilling outside....then a week in Southern California, I hop the cat I team up with there is a smoker...pretty sure all the California hotels are non smoking.I agree with you on smoking more. I also would like to start cellaring some, but buying more than I smoke has evaded me thus far. FYI not sure where in SoCal you'll be, but in old town San Diego there is Racine and Laramie, its at least a public place to smoke and they have a nice pipe museum. Thank you for the heads up...them two are on my bucket list whenever I end up in San Diego...I am pretty sure I will be in the LA area. |
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Post by monbla256 on Jan 1, 2020 18:08:51 GMT -5
Smoke as many bowls daily as Jiminks does ! 
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Post by Goldbrick on Jan 3, 2020 14:34:27 GMT -5
To relax and enjoy the collection I already have and not be always hunting for the next new pipe. Same here, and I'll add that I plan to smoke up most of my open tobaccos and bits and pieces around here before I order more tobacco . New Years Resolutions always set the bar up high like that...that's why we break them . |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2020 16:45:24 GMT -5
I resolve to smoke more! The last month or so, I have been training with a non-smoker...Next week I will be in Michigan, the Embassy suites is non smoking and it will probably be bone chilling outside....then a week in Southern California, I hop the cat I team up with there is a smoker...pretty sure all the California hotels are non smoking.Holy cow. Charlie is going cold turkey! To not buy a darn thing and live vicariously through other members. I'm with Sean. |
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Post by taharris on Jan 3, 2020 18:28:17 GMT -5
Same as last year. Continue to make pipes and make each one better than the last.
Todd
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 3, 2020 21:08:49 GMT -5
Don't buy anything!
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Post by Mac on Jan 5, 2020 10:51:44 GMT -5
My resolution is to have fewer bowls when I play golf. My habit has been to smoke pipe after pipe, and that's not been a good plan. Now I hope to have a bowl only after I do something good on the course- a great shot, a birdie, a long putt, something. Yesterday I would have "earned" no bowls at all.
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Post by Wizard on Jan 6, 2020 19:25:49 GMT -5
Mine is to get a camper van and hit the road. Set up my pipe area in the van, and do a little travel. KOA campsites in Calif. I want to sit in front of a lake, maybe some fishing and smoke my pipes & baccy. 🧙🏼♂️ |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 1:18:15 GMT -5
Smoke more tobacco and only buy a tin when I visit my local B&M. Sell off about a dozen pipes.
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