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Post by buzz on Aug 4, 2021 18:45:11 GMT -5
Just getting started. 65 years old. No, my avatar is not me; it's temporary until I can capture a selfie I like. Love the rich aromas of a nice pipe wafting through the air. Have very little experience with cigars. But I just like the aromatics of pipes better. Just the other day was driving though a reservation and a couple times I picked up on the sweet scent of something, driving through neighborhoods with my windows down and somebody, somewhere is chillin' with a pipe. Never smoked one before, but stepped up and bought my first one. It's coming UPS. Was a bit annoyed to discover I can't order tobacco online, everything else? Yes. But not tobacco in this weird state. So I did manage to poke around online and found a dealer about 20 minutes away that is a true pipe/cigar shop with a nice array of tobacco and pipe smokin' accessories. Had no clue what tobacco to start out with so I bought the Captain Black Royal and Gold pouches to test drive. Any other ideas for a newbie would be great. I will post my first experiences. Peace. For now.
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Post by Silver on Aug 4, 2021 18:48:49 GMT -5
Hi Buzz. Welcome from Michigan. You'll get plenty of suggestions on tobacco blends here. Enjoy.
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Post by darktater on Aug 4, 2021 18:49:44 GMT -5
welcome!
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Post by trailboss on Aug 4, 2021 18:55:09 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Arizona! Depending on where you live in Washington, visiting a pipe club meeting is the best way to get hands on advice. And, the ability to try a lot of different blends before you spend money on tobacco that you do not like, and avoid some of the problems when starting out. The Seattle pipe club is a very active group, The Kitsap club I do not know much about, scroll down to Washington state if that interests you. www.unitedpipeclubs.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=90797&module_id=195858 |
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Post by Gandalf on Aug 4, 2021 18:59:50 GMT -5
Welcome to the patch from central Illinois.
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Post by Plainsman on Aug 4, 2021 19:37:25 GMT -5
Glad to have you with us. I'm sure you will enjoy your stay.
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Post by mgtarheel on Aug 4, 2021 20:18:01 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
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Post by darktater on Aug 4, 2021 20:46:33 GMT -5
ok a bit more of a welcome, I was playing kitten furniture earlier. I enjoyed my time in Washington, but I left before finding pipes and before Washington went a bit wacky.
I'd agree with checking out the pipe clubs in the area. Also, just pick up 1 oz of a variety of what is available when you can. Then you can try a variety with out breaking the bank. Best of luck!
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 4, 2021 21:09:16 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Linden Texas! 😁 🤠
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 4, 2021 21:19:07 GMT -5
Welcome from central north Floriduh.
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Post by Gypo on Aug 4, 2021 21:38:16 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern CA
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Post by urbino on Aug 4, 2021 22:40:41 GMT -5
Welcome aboard!
Yeah, sorry about the mail order thing. That's dang inconvenient. OTOH, you won't have all the shipping issues I have!
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Post by taiguy66 on Aug 4, 2021 22:45:00 GMT -5
Welcome from WA! Hope you’ll enjoy your time with us.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2021 4:43:43 GMT -5
Welcome aboard! I believe there should be decent tobacconists in Seattle and surrounding cities? Try some Amphora Full Aroma, Peterson Connoisseur's Choice or Peterson De Luxe Mixture if you can get some.
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Post by Yohanan on Aug 5, 2021 5:09:23 GMT -5
Hello Buzz, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
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Post by CrustyCat on Aug 5, 2021 5:46:01 GMT -5
Hello and welcome from Nevada.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Aug 5, 2021 6:00:56 GMT -5
Welcome from western Arkansas! I know the laws in WA are a pain. Not sure where you are located, but aside from the resources mentioned, there is (was..) a Tinderbox in Tacoma that used to have a decent selection of pipes and tobacco.
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Post by buzz on Aug 5, 2021 6:45:20 GMT -5
ok a bit more of a welcome, I was playing kitten furniture earlier. I enjoyed my time in Washington, but I left before finding pipes and before Washington went a bit wacky. I'd agree with checking out the pipe clubs in the area. Also, just pick up 1 oz of a variety of what is available when you can. Then you can try a variety with out breaking the bank. Best of luck! Thanks. Good suggestion. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 5, 2021 8:23:27 GMT -5
If you live near the border of another state you can get a PO BOX.
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Post by just ol ed on Aug 5, 2021 8:52:59 GMT -5
adding greets/welcome from 50miles East of Buffalo, NY. A true "veteran" of the hobby, forums, chats etc since '01. A long time lata-holic, only smoke heavy English/Balkans. All advice given above should help, this is an amazing group of good folks. Enjoy your stay, we're here to help if/when requested.
My "blood" son/family in Shoreline, suburb of Seattle for around 12yrs now. My steps...all over the map
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
80+ 7mos, amazed the # of folks who have allowed me to stay upright this long! Heh heh
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Post by sperrytops on Aug 5, 2021 9:41:24 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern California.
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Post by buzz on Aug 5, 2021 11:34:28 GMT -5
If you live near the border of another state you can get a PO BOX. I don't live near a border, but I do get out of state occasionally for fishing trips or just whatever reason. So I will need to create a scheme if it turns out the prices/taxes in state are rediculous. Like your byline BTW. |
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Post by Hand of Glory on Aug 5, 2021 12:03:15 GMT -5
Welcome from Southern California!
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 5, 2021 13:46:16 GMT -5
If you live near the border of another state you can get a PO BOX. I don't live near a border, but I do get out of state occasionally for fishing trips or just whatever reason. So I will need to create a scheme if it turns out the prices/taxes in state are rediculous. Like your byline BTW. Having a friend in a free state that you visit regularly can be even better. |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Aug 5, 2021 13:57:10 GMT -5
Welcome to The Patch.
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Post by Goldbrick on Aug 7, 2021 4:32:22 GMT -5
Welcome Buzz, Captain Black Royal is the only OTC aro that I always have on hand, now and then I'll bust lose and buy a white or Gold, but the Royal is a must have around here. Claude suggested Amphora Full Flavor, if you find it ,check for the Amphora Burley Blend. Burleys are a good next step from aromatics.
You might try mixing the two C.B. blends for a third and more personal CB mix.
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Post by buzz on Aug 7, 2021 10:59:29 GMT -5
Welcome Buzz, Captain Black Royal is the only OTC aro that I always have on hand, now and then I'll bust lose and buy a white or Gold, but the Royal is a must have around here. Claude suggested Amphora Full Flavor, if you find it ,check for the Amphora Burley Blend. Burleys are a good next step from aromatics. You might try mixing the two C.B. blends for a third and more personal CB mix. Great ideas Goldbrick. Thanks. My first briar pipe is due to arrive tomorrow and so I went out and grabbed a $10 cob pipe at the local shop and smoked the Royal last night. Think I overpacked it; kept needing to get relit; no biggie, easy fix. But I am hoping to find a sweeter aromatic. There's a corridor of pleasant pipe smoke aromas that i really like. Now I'm wondering if, as the smoker, if I will get to enjoy it if I find it. Really like it when I pick up on others' smokes. It's an adventure. Having fun getting some stuff figured out. Thanks for the suggestions - will definitely give them a try. |
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Post by Stearmandriver on Aug 7, 2021 23:24:39 GMT -5
Welcome! I'm on the west side of the Sound; I'm not sure where you are or what your local store is, but if you're anywhere nearby I can recommend the Cargo Hold in Poulsbo. 👍
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Post by buzz on Aug 8, 2021 8:44:48 GMT -5
Thx Stearman, I will check it out when I get over to that area. The place I found is in Everett called Everett Cigars and Tobacco. Very large cigar inventory with walk in humidifier; owner is very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Aug 8, 2021 18:13:13 GMT -5
Welcome from New Hampshire.
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