A Month Without Pipes

msandoval858

Part of the Furniture Now

Jun 11, 2012

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Austin, TX

• Jul 18, 2015

• #1

I recently was forced to take some time away from smoking, much to my disapproval. Nature played a cruel joke on me and gifted me with a case of Bell's Palsy. Not a whole lot of fun to say the least.
Unfortunately, the inability to blink my right eye properly made it rather sensitive and the few times I tried to smoke a pipe, it turned out to be rather uncomfortable with the irritation. The good news is, it's just about gone and time to fire up a briar soon! So, I'm done missing pipe club meetings and ready to jump back in the hobby!
Question is now, what to smoke first?

 

woodsroad

Lifer

Oct 10, 2013

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SE PA USA

• Jul 18, 2015

• #2

Good news that that the symptoms have passed, Mike. I'm happy to hear that. What to smoke first? Either a tried-and-true favorite, like Mixture 79, or something new and exciting, like Prince Alberto Linguini and Clam Cavendish!

 

cobguy

Lifer

Oct 18, 2013

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• Jul 18, 2015

• #3

Mike ... glad that cleared up!
If it had been a whole month for me I'd start with my favorite ... what's yours? ::

 

shaintiques

Lifer

Jul 13, 2011

3,615

228

Georgia

• Jul 18, 2015

• #4

That sucks, my Dad had that for awhile. Glad to hear it is healing, welcome back!

 

msandoval858

Part of the Furniture Now

Jun 11, 2012

954

3

Austin, TX

• Jul 18, 2015

• #5

I'm a big fan of heavy flakes and nic bombs, but I'm thinking that firing up some Irish Flake or Old Joe Krantz might be a bit much.
Might be a good time to break out one of the Frog Mortons!

 

agnosticpipe

Lifer

Nov 3, 2013

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In the sticks in Mississippi

• Jul 18, 2015

• #6

Wow MIke! I had Bells Palsy back in the early 70s. Yeah, I thought I was having a stroke! I went to the doctor, and he set me straight, but this virus that causes it is no laughing matter. Mine went away within a couple of months, but it was scary. This can last much, much longer. Yeah, drooping eye, and mouth, the numbness, is all a little disconcerting. My ex-wife thought it was rather funny, thus the EX-wife, but I was concerned anyway. My current sister in law got it 20 years ago, and still suffers some side effects from it.
Glad to hear you're recovering ok, and can now smoke again. Take it easy until you're sure your all ok. ::

 

ray47

Lifer

Jul 10, 2015

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5,613

Dalzell, South Carolina

• Jul 18, 2015

• #7

Praying for your continued healing. Maybe start with a medium strength blend and work your way back up to your nic bombs.

 

cobguy

Lifer

Oct 18, 2013

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15

• Jul 18, 2015

• #8

some Irish Flake or Old Joe Krantz ...

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OJK is where I would start ... hello old friend! ::

 

jpmcwjr

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Staff member

May 12, 2015

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Carmel Valley, CA

• Jul 18, 2015

• #9

Glad you're back on deck! I have put it aside for almost a month, first bowl yesterday. (hosp.stay) it was Comoy's Cask 11, a favorite.

 

weezell

Lifer

Oct 12, 2011

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49,165

• Jul 18, 2015

• #10

God Bless it's getting better. Not a good time! Smoke something you really love and savor it...

 

thefalcon

Starting to Get Obsessed

Dec 23, 2012

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• Jul 18, 2015

• #11

Glad your doing better with this condition man, I'm with Cob, It would definitely be my favorite tobacco. That's easy for me, I only smoke one kind! Glad your better!
Cheers,--Eric

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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• Jul 18, 2015

• #12

I hope everything continues with good health. Glad you took a needed health break. Have some great bowls now that you can.

 

fmgee

Part of the Furniture Now

Sep 26, 2014

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4

• Jul 18, 2015

• #13

Glad to hear you are improving Mike. Whatever you choose to load in your bowl I hope it is a slow enjoyable smoke.

 

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frozenchurchwarden

Lifer

Mar 1, 2014

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4,917

• Jul 19, 2015

• #14

I had a bunch of teeth pulled last month (just the wisdom teeth, I finally decided to get my chompers lined up straight) and between that and the liners I need to wear I've only had two bowls since the beginning of June.
My last bowl was Deception Pass, good stuff. Reminds me of Sutliff Elizabethan Match, which was very flavourful.
Get well soon and enjoy the next smoke.

 

gphenry

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 5, 2014

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3

• Jul 19, 2015

• #15

Good health to you. That is what is most important.

 

ssjones

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May 11, 2011

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• Jul 19, 2015

• #16

Hopefully the condition passes quickly.

 

robwoodall

Can't Leave

Apr 29, 2015

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• Jul 19, 2015

• #17

Wishing you a continuing and rapid recovery!

 

layinpipe

Lifer

Feb 28, 2014

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• Jul 19, 2015

• #18

I'm sorry for the recent run of bad luck, but it sounds like there is a light at the end of the tunnel, which i am glad to hear. I have always enjoyed your posts/presence here on the forums and look forward to many more.
In terms of what to smoke? Easy choice in Irish Flake, it is one of my all time favorites and i am in fact smoking some right now. Just go slow and puff lightly and you will be fine my friend. Can't go wrong with OJK either, i have to re-up on that blend myself as i am out, so thanks for the reminder! Cheers to a complete recovery!

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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109,395

• Jul 19, 2015

• #19

Glad to hear you are on the mend. Each of us has a go to when we can't decide what to smoke. I say grab that one and enjoy.

 

msandoval858

Part of the Furniture Now

Jun 11, 2012

954

3

Austin, TX

• Jul 19, 2015

• #20

Thanks for all the well wishes. Today is shaping up to be a nice lazy Sunday so hopefully I can kick back and fire up a bowl to enjoy. Already pulled my favorite Castello out of the rack and have it here on my desk ready to go