I am new to this community and think this is a great place to be if you enjoy smoking pipes and the mindset that comes with it. I really like this site. I have been smoking a pipe since 1972. Today's tobacco blends are way heads above anything that was out there back in the day. I am "old school" in that my tamper is my right index finger and to stir the bowl I put my thumb over it and knock it against my knee or bang my lighter against it, then use my "tamper" and relight as needed. That's just me, though. All that being said, I am very pleased to have found this site. It has opened up new tobacco choices and also opened up the chance to make friends with interests close to my own. I may even buy another pipe or two, having seen you guys' collections. Thanks. Al