Ichristmas:
You received superb advice from every poster on this thread.
I've been a serious piper for quite awhile now and gave up on the relight count years ago. In the evening I always have a burner going: and it gets set down repeatedly when reading, watching TV, walking the dog, talking with my family, etc. Sometimes I'll relight ten or more times before the bowl is done and I could care less.
As long as you're enjoying yourself, the tobacco, your burner and the act/ritual of smoking, the number of relights does not - repeat - does not matter.
In this one tiny sliver of our mutual hobby I really am an expert - walking in truth and light.
By the way, welcome to the forum.
Fnord