Hi all,
After two years of not touching a pipe, I have decided to officially "hang up my hat" with this hobby. Nothing terrible or anything, I was quite fond of it. I found between a busy career, grad school, and two little kids I was never touching a pipe. And likely for years to come- it will be hard to find those times to do so (I have many other hobbies I'm invested in). so, I made a personal choice to draw the line somewhere, and this hobby is really one that benefits only me...so I'm letting it go. I've sold most my pipe tobacco (still have about 3.5 pounds of aged H&H Anni Kake and Marble Kake I'm trying to get off my hands!). I've kept a few jars of this and that for an occasional pipe here and there- and when its gone its gone. I'll be selling some pipes but will keep a few for nostalgia.
What I do want to say is some form of goodbye. I haven't been real active the last couple years- but I've really enjoyed this community. So welcoming, so kind, and so enjoyable. Before the kids, my nightly routine was a gin & tonic and perusing the forums and I sure did enjoy that. I will miss it for sure. I'll also miss mowing the lawn with earbuds listening to the pipesmagazine radioshow.
To everyone - blessings and peace. I may lurk around here and there, but once I've sold my remaining tobacco and pipes, I'll probably go mostly dark. I hope you all know great joy, and continue this amazing community!
After two years of not touching a pipe, I have decided to officially "hang up my hat" with this hobby. Nothing terrible or anything, I was quite fond of it. I found between a busy career, grad school, and two little kids I was never touching a pipe. And likely for years to come- it will be hard to find those times to do so (I have many other hobbies I'm invested in). so, I made a personal choice to draw the line somewhere, and this hobby is really one that benefits only me...so I'm letting it go. I've sold most my pipe tobacco (still have about 3.5 pounds of aged H&H Anni Kake and Marble Kake I'm trying to get off my hands!). I've kept a few jars of this and that for an occasional pipe here and there- and when its gone its gone. I'll be selling some pipes but will keep a few for nostalgia.
What I do want to say is some form of goodbye. I haven't been real active the last couple years- but I've really enjoyed this community. So welcoming, so kind, and so enjoyable. Before the kids, my nightly routine was a gin & tonic and perusing the forums and I sure did enjoy that. I will miss it for sure. I'll also miss mowing the lawn with earbuds listening to the pipesmagazine radioshow.
To everyone - blessings and peace. I may lurk around here and there, but once I've sold my remaining tobacco and pipes, I'll probably go mostly dark. I hope you all know great joy, and continue this amazing community!