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Post by Gandalf on Apr 27, 2020 18:44:40 GMT -5
Just joined your forum. Looks like a fun bunch.
I'm 65, retired. I'm kind of a "do-it-yourselfer". I load my own ammo, make my own sausage/brats, make my own wine. Collect things too - like old corkscrews, knives, ..... My wife is already anticipated a pipe collection now. I'm also thinking it would be fun to buy used pipes and restore/refurbish them. We'll see.
I smoked a pipe for a several years back in 1998-99, but gave it up. Recently I have been thinking about starting up again. A couple of weeks ago I was sampling a homemade toasted caramel port as I was filtering it - and the flavor reminded me of the aroma of a tobacco shop. I haven't been able to get it out of my mind since.
So for a couple weeks, I've been searching and window shopping online. Was having trouble finding pipes like I used to own but finally ordered a couple. I'm really regretting getting rid of my 5 or 6 pipes from 20 years ago.
Today I went to a pipe shop and bought a used/refurbished pipe and some tobacco and accessories - so in a few minutes I'm going to have my first bowl in 20 years.
Looking forward to this forum. I've picked out a few tobaccos and brands based on what I've already read here.
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Post by isett2860 on Apr 27, 2020 19:02:12 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch, from western Chicago suburbs.
Jump in, and start looking around.
Good group of folks from all walks of life. From around the world and all age groups.
A lot of great free advise here. Even if you don’t ask for it😝
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 27, 2020 19:11:28 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from Humble Texas!
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Post by Gandalf on Apr 27, 2020 19:42:39 GMT -5
I have a daughter in McKinney, TX
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 27, 2020 19:44:01 GMT -5
I have a daughter in McKinney, TX Only 260 miles from me! |
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Post by trailboss on Apr 27, 2020 20:22:32 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, enjoy the rabbit hope you jumped into.
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Post by kxg on Apr 27, 2020 20:31:38 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from SW Kansas. My pipe journey is similar to yours. Coming up on two years ago, I came back to my pipes after a 30 year absence filled with cigar smoking. I did keep my original four pipes however. The internet has opened up a whole world of pipes and tobacco. I believe you will find it interesting and wonderful. Fair warning, we are a bunch of enablers when it comes to pipe and tobacco acquisition. Have fun!
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Post by Kerley0319 on Apr 27, 2020 21:02:20 GMT -5
Welcome from N.W. Ar.
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Post by puffy on Apr 27, 2020 21:36:51 GMT -5
Welcome to The Patch.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 27, 2020 21:48:33 GMT -5
Is Central Illinois South Chicago? 😈🤡👺👻
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Post by just ol ed on Apr 27, 2020 22:15:26 GMT -5
greets/welcome from 50miles East of Buffalo, NY. Great place to be, enjoyed your introduction much. 65 eh, well yer on the way (retired since 9/07), enjoy same. Apparently I've still got my "seniority" 'tho. (just short of 30yrs on the railroad...was Reaganized back in '89...seniority was everything).
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
12/29/40
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Post by just ol ed on Apr 27, 2020 22:15:48 GMT -5
greets/welcome from 50miles East of Buffalo, NY. Great place to be, enjoyed your introduction much. 65 eh, well yer on the way (retired since 9/07), enjoy same. Apparently I've still got my "seniority" 'tho. (just short of 30yrs on the railroad...was Reaganized back in '89...seniority was everything).
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
12/29/40
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Post by mgtarheel on Apr 27, 2020 22:40:24 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
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Post by sperrytops on Apr 27, 2020 23:40:29 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern California.
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Post by zambini on Apr 28, 2020 0:18:34 GMT -5
Welcome, from Mexico City.
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Post by simnettpratt on Apr 28, 2020 3:33:05 GMT -5
Welcome from Dallas TX. Bunch of enablers indeed. What tobacco blends did you get? PS By your name, you may enjoy the following link. I got a searchable pdf of Hobbit and LoTR, and went through every instance of the word 'pipe', so have the definitive list of all pipe shapes specifically described by Tokien: All pipes described by Tolkien |
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Full Member
Posts: 560
Favorite Pipe: Baki meerschaum, 1972 Dunhill
Favorite Tobacco: C & D Yorktown, Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake, Gawith St James Flake
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Post by calabash on Apr 28, 2020 4:30:29 GMT -5
Welcome from the Old Dominion, but I grew up in Central Illinois.
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Post by addamsruspipe on Apr 28, 2020 11:44:50 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch. Lots of fun and frolicking to be had. Also a lot of info. From New Mexico, Land of Confusion. 😀
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Post by Yohanan on Apr 28, 2020 12:41:23 GMT -5
Hello Monty, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 29, 2020 2:54:01 GMT -5
...and you popped on here before you started. That's commitment!
Welcome to the forum from Ireland. I hope you enjoy your stay.
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Post by Goldbrick on Apr 29, 2020 19:41:53 GMT -5
Welcome to the patch!
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Post by Huxfords Hiatus on May 1, 2020 19:27:20 GMT -5
Welcome, Gandalf! So how was the first bowl in 20 years?
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Post by Gandalf on May 2, 2020 23:28:35 GMT -5
Is Central Illinois South Chicago? 😈🤡👺👻 Yes, but I was told once that everything in Illinois that isn't Chicago is southern Illinois. |
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Post by Gandalf on May 2, 2020 23:33:45 GMT -5
Welcome, Gandalf! So how was the first bowl in 20 years? Pretty good. I tried the New Minster No. 23 Blueberry/Brandy that I saw was on a tobacco of the month forum. That stuff has a great aroma even before you light up! Could just open the bag and let it fill the room like incense. |
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Post by Gandalf on May 2, 2020 23:39:08 GMT -5
Welcome from Dallas TX. Bunch of enablers indeed. What tobacco blends did you get? PS By your name, you may enjoy the following link. I got a searchable pdf of Hobbit and LoTR, and went through every instance of the word 'pipe', so have the definitive list of all pipe shapes specifically described by Tokien: All pipes described by TolkienYeah, thought I'd chose something whimsical. I'm a big reader. Read Tolkien years ago, then read the Hobbit again - to my children when they were growing up. Maybe I should read it all again. Checked out your list of pipes described by Tolkien. Good reading. |
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Post by Gandalf on May 2, 2020 23:43:34 GMT -5
I have a daughter in McKinney, TX Only 260 miles from me! Yeah, figured as big as Texas is, they were probably no where near each other. |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 3, 2020 0:36:59 GMT -5
Yeah, figured as big as Texas is, they were probably no where near each other. I am always surprised that people say, "you're from Houston? Do you know so and so?" I was born in Houston and I don't know anybody there. But we are used to driving 5 hours to see a friend, so even though she's not close in other states math, she's still in Texas. So any good reason and road trip. 😁🤠 |
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Post by CrustyCat on May 3, 2020 1:38:44 GMT -5
Hello and welcome.
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Mac
Full Member
Posts: 834
First Name: John
Favorite Pipe: Ken Barnes Canted Billiard
Favorite Tobacco: Margate, Smyrna, Vintage Syrian
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Post by Mac on May 3, 2020 15:10:40 GMT -5
You guys are right about some Chicagoans thinking "Southern Illinois" starts well North of Joliet! How central?? Champaign? I used to live in Livingston Co. (You can put your location in your Profile.) |
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Post by Stearmandriver on May 5, 2020 23:31:11 GMT -5
Hello from western WA, now. I'm "from" the farmland west of Joliet though!
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