I have one of those fancy bound blank journals. I print out pix of pipes and bakkies, paste 'em on the blank pages and then record my thoughts and impressions. I have tried to keep a running record of pipe acquisitions and personal tobacco reflections in this journal. When the first TAD settled in(after about 140 blends accumulated or so), I found I had to also add an Excell tobacco inventory to track all that, both what I had, how much, and storage location. So I guess it's a blend of hi and lo tech. The fancy bound journal thing and hand-written inscriptions seems very consonant with the reverence, respect, and magnitude of personal enjoyment that I experience in Pipe-World. And I refuse to do anything pipes in a rushed or hurried manner... if I can't smoke, or collect, or enjoy the whole thing, keeping myself totally immersed and centered in that present moment, I prefer not to do it until I can. The way it works out, every pipe moment becomes sublime that way. Also, one of my sons enjoys pipes and cigars... I'm thinking someday he'll appreciate having a hand-done journal of his dad's experiences on the subject. It might even end up on mlc's magnificent museum pages in several decades!
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