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Post by Professor S. on Jan 17, 2021 23:23:48 GMT -5
I’m a college professor but have discovered that working as an English Literature/ Language Arts teacher at a private academy is more enjoyable (and steadier) work. I’ve been smoking cigars, but recently decided to follow in my father and grandfather’s footsteps and take up a pipe as well. I’m fortunate to have an outstanding local tobacconist who set me up with a decent starter-grade briar and a couple ounces of his Golden Harvest Extra.
This looked like a friendly enough place to stop in and learn some tips and tricks. For now, I'll settle on learning how to get a consistently-good fill! I’m a life member of the HPLHS and enjoy writing to pen pals with my fountain pens, studying ancient history, and literature (obviously); particularly 19th-early 20th century American horror, metaphysics proper, Hemingway, and Zelazny.
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Post by kxg on Jan 17, 2021 23:39:02 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from the high plains Prof. Good folks around here with lots of solid advice on pipe smoking. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and enjoy the pipe smoking journey!
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 17, 2021 23:45:47 GMT -5
I’m a college professor but have discovered that working as an English Literature/ Language Arts teacher at a private academy is more enjoyable (and steadier) work. I’ve been smoking cigars, but recently decided to follow in my father and grandfather’s footsteps and take up a pipe as well. I’m fortunate to have an outstanding local tobacconist who set me up with a decent starter-grade briar and a couple ounces of his Golden Harvest Extra. This looked like a friendly enough place to stop in and learn some tips and tricks. For now, I'll settle on learning how to get a consistently-good fill! I’m a life member of the HPLHS and enjoy writing to pen pals with my fountain pens, studying ancient history, and literature (obviously); particularly 19th-early 20th century American horror, metaphysics proper, Hemingway, and Zelazny. I wish you were closer. My son lectures me about HP, even though I have read all the books. But I didn't analyze every detail. It would be fun to drop you into his space! 😁 🤠 And welcome to the Patch from Linden Texas! PhD in BS from Miskatonic University. 👨🎓 |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 17, 2021 23:49:36 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, I think that you will find that this is a good natured group that earnestly tries to foster what the brotherhood of the briar is all about.
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Post by CrustyCat on Jan 18, 2021 0:01:23 GMT -5
Hello and welcome from Nevada
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 18, 2021 2:50:41 GMT -5
I’m a college professor but have discovered that working as an English Literature/ Language Arts teacher at a private academy is more enjoyable (and steadier) work. I’ve been smoking cigars, but recently decided to follow in my father and grandfather’s footsteps and take up a pipe as well. I’m fortunate to have an outstanding local tobacconist who set me up with a decent starter-grade briar and a couple ounces of his Golden Harvest Extra. This looked like a friendly enough place to stop in and learn some tips and tricks. For now, I'll settle on learning how to get a consistently-good fill! I’m a life member of the HPLHS and enjoy writing to pen pals with my fountain pens, studying ancient history, and literature (obviously); particularly 19th-early 20th century American horror, metaphysics proper, Hemingway, and Zelazny. I wish you were closer. My son lectures me about HP, even though I have read all the books. But I didn't analyze every detail. It would be fun to drop you into his space! 😁 🤠 And welcome to the Patch from Linden Texas! PhD in BS from Miskatonic University. 👨🎓 I love the Harry Potter series myself. I've also read all the books. Welcome to the forum from Ireland. If you're struggling in any way with your piping experience, just ask. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 18, 2021 3:30:10 GMT -5
Welcome aboard, sir. I have a fountain pen or two. I'm far from an expert, but maybe we'll have the occasional chat about them. I'm also a reader (though less than I used to be) and was headed for academia but grad school just wore me down to a nub.
As a newb, myself, I can attest that this is a friendly bunch who are ready to help and have the knowledge and experience to do so.
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Post by mgtarheel on Jan 18, 2021 5:07:22 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
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Post by mrlunting on Jan 18, 2021 9:20:11 GMT -5
A warm welcome from Ontario Canada. Glad you are here.
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Post by just ol ed on Jan 18, 2021 9:24:58 GMT -5
adding welcome/greets from 50miles East of Buffalo, NY. Others have said it better. Born mild learning disabled to 41yr old mother (lack of 10sec of oxygen at birth. Struggled all the way thru "with the books" but survived & now just turned the big Eight-Oh. Prefer heavy latakia blends.
(dad was #4 ranked scientist on the WW2 Manhattan Project with Oppenheimer etc. Never blamed anybody, just accepted me as is, always optimistic, still miss him)
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
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Post by papipeguy on Jan 18, 2021 10:47:14 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 18, 2021 11:04:28 GMT -5
I’m a college professor but have discovered that working as an English Literature/ Language Arts teacher at a private academy is more enjoyable (and steadier) work. I’ve been smoking cigars, but recently decided to follow in my father and grandfather’s footsteps and take up a pipe as well. I’m fortunate to have an outstanding local tobacconist who set me up with a decent starter-grade briar and a couple ounces of his Golden Harvest Extra. This looked like a friendly enough place to stop in and learn some tips and tricks. For now, I'll settle on learning how to get a consistently-good fill! I’m a life member of the HPLHS and enjoy writing to pen pals with my fountain pens, studying ancient history, and literature (obviously); particularly 19th-early 20th century American horror, metaphysics proper, Hemingway, and Zelazny. Welcome to the Patch from Northern California. It's nice meet a fellow HPL enthusiast and HPLHS member. Enjoy your stay. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 18, 2021 13:19:06 GMT -5
I should have put HPL instead just HP. Also a member of the HPLHS.
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Post by william on Jan 18, 2021 14:38:23 GMT -5
Welcome. I assume you have the herringbone/tweed/corduroy jackets with the leather elbow patches to go along with the pipe? Just kidding you a bit. I am now retired, so I am no longer a "professor." But I spent a huge chunk of my life as a professor at a state university. My specialty is/was the 19th century British novel. My doctoral dissertation involved the Gothic tradition and its influence on the "mainstream" Victorian novel. So although I am not a HPL fan, I have partaken liberally of the gothic literature on both sides of the pond. Anyway--welcome to the forum. You might enjoy it here.
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Post by Darin on Jan 18, 2021 14:43:53 GMT -5
Welcome from AZ!
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jan 18, 2021 14:49:23 GMT -5
Welcome from Kentuckiana. I'm a transplant from the Arkham and Innsmouth areas near Boston.
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Post by zambini on Jan 18, 2021 15:12:30 GMT -5
Welcome, from Guadalajara.
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calabash
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 Jan 18, 2021 15:23:32 GMT -5
Welcome from the Old Dominion
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Post by Gypo on Jan 18, 2021 16:20:39 GMT -5
A second welcome from Northern California
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Post by Yohanan on Jan 18, 2021 20:46:49 GMT -5
Hello Professor Stigdon, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
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Post by Gandalf on Jan 18, 2021 21:09:04 GMT -5
Welcome from central Illinois
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Post by Silver on Jan 18, 2021 21:37:37 GMT -5
Welcome from Detroit!
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Post by taiguy66 on Jan 19, 2021 10:01:56 GMT -5
Welcome from the PNW. Always happy to greet another former cigar smoker who’s seen the light! Hope you
l enjoy your journey with us. Cheers brother......
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jan 19, 2021 10:44:51 GMT -5
 How your all are, you gonna like it here I Garronte! Big hello from Cajun Land.
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Post by Professor S. on Jan 19, 2021 20:50:26 GMT -5
Thank you all for the very warm welcome! I've been digging through the various threads and have learned a bit. I'm looking forward to learning a lot more. Just now struggling through my 3rd bowl in my "starter" briar. I think I tend to over-tamp the fill. I'm having trouble keeping this thing lit and end up loosening it quite a bit throughout the smoke.
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Post by Professor S. on Jan 19, 2021 20:54:58 GMT -5
Welcome aboard, sir. I have a fountain pen or two. I'm far from an expert, but maybe we'll have the occasional chat about them. I'm also a reader (though less than I used to be) and was headed for academia but grad school just wore me down to a nub. As a newb, myself, I can attest that this is a friendly bunch who are ready to help and have the knowledge and experience to do so. Academia is designed to do that, especially doctoral programs. I maintain that people with advanced degrees aren't necessarily the smartest; they're just the ones who were too stupid to give up when they kept getting knocked back and beat down. I have a Noodler's Neponset in plain black ebonite that is my favorite and EDC pen, but I also have a 100 year-old Waterman Ideal 55 in BHCR that I like to write with occasionally |
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Post by Professor S. on Jan 19, 2021 20:58:59 GMT -5
I’m a college professor but have discovered that working as an English Literature/ Language Arts teacher at a private academy is more enjoyable (and steadier) work. I’ve been smoking cigars, but recently decided to follow in my father and grandfather’s footsteps and take up a pipe as well. I’m fortunate to have an outstanding local tobacconist who set me up with a decent starter-grade briar and a couple ounces of his Golden Harvest Extra. This looked like a friendly enough place to stop in and learn some tips and tricks. For now, I'll settle on learning how to get a consistently-good fill! I’m a life member of the HPLHS and enjoy writing to pen pals with my fountain pens, studying ancient history, and literature (obviously); particularly 19th-early 20th century American horror, metaphysics proper, Hemingway, and Zelazny. Welcome to the Patch from Northern California. It's nice meet a fellow HPL enthusiast and HPLHS member. Enjoy your stay. Thank you! How do you like their Dark Adventure Radio Theatre story adaptations? I've used a couple of them in the classroom. My students have really enjoyed hearing the stories acted out as radio dramas after they've read the story for themselves |
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Post by Professor S. on Jan 19, 2021 21:00:46 GMT -5
I should have put HPL instead just HP. Also a member of the HPLHS. Very cool. #1570. You? |
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Post by Professor S. on Jan 19, 2021 21:03:04 GMT -5
How your all are, you gonna like it here I Garronte! Big hello from Cajun Land. My wife and her family hail from New Orleans (N'Awlins, if we're using phonetics). They're Marigny's descendants. We've spent a lot of great times in the old part of the city |
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jcurtis55
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First Name: Jeff
Favorite Pipe: Winslow Crown Viking
Favorite Tobacco: Dominican Glory Maduro
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Post by jcurtis55 on Jan 19, 2021 21:03:51 GMT -5
I’m a college professor but have discovered that working as an English Literature/ Language Arts teacher at a private academy is more enjoyable (and steadier) work. I’ve been smoking cigars, but recently decided to follow in my father and grandfather’s footsteps and take up a pipe as well. I’m fortunate to have an outstanding local tobacconist who set me up with a decent starter-grade briar and a couple ounces of his Golden Harvest Extra. This looked like a friendly enough place to stop in and learn some tips and tricks. For now, I'll settle on learning how to get a consistently-good fill! I’m a life member of the HPLHS and enjoy writing to pen pals with my fountain pens, studying ancient history, and literature (obviously); particularly 19th-early 20th century American horror, metaphysics proper, Hemingway, and Zelazny. Sounds like the Pipe Puffer. We're fortunate to have them locally. |
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How your all are, you gonna like it here I Garronte! Big hello from Cajun Land.
