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Want to switch from cigars. Need advice.
I love this sentiment layinpipe! I came over to pipe smoking in a similar fashion: believing that it was more economical because the tobacco was "cheaper." I got a $20 pipe, and some local aromatic blends, and off I went. The truth that I've come to is that for me aromatics don't hold...- ccarter
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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A Pipe Smokers Health
I am required to do an annual physical for work. They asked if I smoke, so I explained my pipe smoking. They said that doesn't count, I'm not a smoker. Here's to your good health gentlemen!- ccarter
- Post #24
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Amazing Nording Billiard
I just picked up the 201 Bulldog version of this pipe while I was spending a night in Baton Rouge, LA. I wasn't looking for it or even anything similar, but I'm definitely glad I picked it up. I've only had a chance to smoke it twice, but I absolutely love it so far. The feel is great, and...- ccarter
- Post #22
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe has Strong Stench
Not to derail the new discussion here (I'm on the bowl-down side), but I'd thought I'd share that 24 hours after the salt/alcohol treatment I have to get within about 2 feet of the pipe to smell it. This is a huge improvement. I think I might be a little over-sensitive at the moment about the...- ccarter
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Pipe has Strong Stench
Thanks for the information guys. I really do appreciate it. To be clear, I have done the salt/alcohol treatment with grain alcohol, but the stench is far from gone. Is the Ghosts Be Gone the oven baking for several hours?- ccarter
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Pipe has Strong Stench
I have tried to search through the forums here and elsewhere, and I'm not really finding anything that fits exactly with what I have going on... My pipe has an ashy stench that is strong enough to fill the 12 ft by 12 ft room I leave the pipe in. I don't know if this is what everyone considers...- ccarter
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