Greetings from SoCal!

[Manawydan]

Hi there pipers from sunny Southern California! I am re-new to pipe smoking over the last couple months. In the late 80's I bought an inexpensive pipe and an aromatic blend from Tinder Box at a local mall... tried it, liked the 'ritual' and the flavor, but didn't know how to pack, light, tend, or smoke with any facility. Gave it up and moved to cigars as an occasional luxury.

Recently I found myself stumbling on to MuttNChop Piper's channel and decided to educate myself and really give it a proper go. Bought a Savinelli 606KS and then a Peterson 999 Rhodesian. Acquired several 'recommended' blends across the spectrum including Maltese Falcon, Haddo's Delight, Plum Pudding, Eileen's Dream, Nightcap, Balkan Sasieni, Blood Red Moon, Escudo Navy de Luxe, and Elizabethan Mixture. I have been delighted with the variety and have also been surprised by what appeals to me.

Now I have a third pipe (Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen smooth churchwarden) and a couple blends from Boswell's (Northwoods and Boswell's Best) on the way.

 

[proteus]

 

[AJL67]

Hi there pipers from sunny Southern California! I am re-new to pipe smoking over the last couple months. In the late 80's I bought an inexpensive pipe and an aromatic blend from Tinder Box at a local mall... tried it, liked the 'ritual' and the flavor, but didn't know how to pack, light, tend, or smoke with any facility. Gave it up and moved to cigars as an occasional luxury.

Recently I found myself stumbling on to MuttNChop Piper's channel and decided to educate myself and really give it a proper go. Bought a Savinelli 606KS and then a Peterson 999 Rhodesian. Acquired several 'recommended' blends across the spectrum including Maltese Falcon, Haddo's Delight, Plum Pudding, Eileen's Dream, Nightcap, Balkan Sasieni, Blood Red Moon, Escudo Navy de Luxe, and Elizabethan Mixture. I have been delighted with the variety and have also been surprised by what appeals to me.

Now I have a third pipe (Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen smooth churchwarden) and a couple blends from Boswell's (Northwoods and Boswell's Best) on the way.

 

[proteus]

Northwoods rocks especially mixed with railroad station. Country and Titus also very good. love the 999 and the 606.

 

[Manawydan]

Northwoods rocks especially mixed with railroad station. Country and Titus also very good. love the 999 and the 606.

Thanks -- I'll have to check them out. So many wonderful options out there!

 

[Speak Easy]

Greetings from Oklahoma. Welcome to the forum!

 

[kcghost]

Welcome to the forum from KC!!

 

[Non-Mentholated Black Man]

Welcome from the Birthplace of Texas.

 

[Servant King]

Welcome to the forum, from a couple hours to your north via Interstate 5. Nice variety you've got there, enjoy!

 

[Bbailey324]

Another welcome from Texas.

 

[yanoJL]

Hi neighbor, and welcome from Pismo Beach Happy to have you here, friend!

 

[Manawydan]

Many thanks to all for the warm welcome! I am really happy to have joined the forums!

 

[MattRVA]

Welcome from Virginia

 

[PaulRVA]

Welcome from Richmond Virginia

 

[dottlejockey]

Welcome from the wet pacific northwest. Sounds like you're off to a good start with the pipe choices - all quality manufacturers. A wide selection of various tobacco styles to try in them, too. Like cigars, this is another one of those slippery slopes of flavor exploration, albeit add to that craftsmanship appreciation. Enjoy the journey!

 

[tobakenist]

Hi and welcome from Northamptonshire, England.

 

[trouttimes]

Welcome from Alabama.

 

[FurCoat]

Welcome from North Carolina

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Welcome & enjoy. ️

 

[AroEnglish]

Welcome! Does the HCA you got have two stems? And which shape did you get? I remember when they first release I coveted the shape 7 so much but it was way out of my price range.