Jim's 43 years of Pipe Smoking.

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke

Aug 31, 2012

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In celebration of my 43rd anniversary of being a pipe smoker, I am smoking Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in the very first pipe I ever smoked (which was my father’s pipe), a late 1950s smooth with etched grooves straight Willard long stem adjustomatic Canadian with a black vulcanite stem.

 

agnosticpipe

Lifer

Nov 3, 2013

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In the sticks in Mississippi

• Jun 20, 2017

• #2

Congrats Jim, and not just for the years you've enjoyed the pipe, but for your active part in pipe smoking that we get to enjoy! Hope you have a great time going down memory lane. :clap:

 

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elpfeife

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Dec 25, 2013

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Congratulations, Jim. Good choice of tobacco.
But a question: After all those years of smoke, tar and nicotine why aren't you pushing up daisies?

 

davet

Lifer

May 9, 2015

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• Jun 20, 2017

• #4

Congratulations Jim, I'll be joining you in a bowl of EGR :clap:

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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Jim, I'm tempted to congratulate you for 43 years of smoking ... and doing it in only six months! I can't identify anyone who has tried more blends and single leaf and reviewed more blends than you. Certainly no one has more posts on "What Are You Smoking?" than you. You really set the pace for vast pipe smoking experience.

 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke

Aug 31, 2012

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Elpfeife, if I had a nickel for every time I've been asked that, I'd own half the country, man! :rofl: All I can tell you is I love pipe smoking, and can't imagine not doing it. With today being a special anniversary for me - I celebrate it every year - and as I've made it this far without any health problems (every year I get a check up, the doctor says my lungs are completely clear), I'm figuring I was born on Krypton! :rofl:
MSO, DaveT, and Orley: Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad to be your company.

 

prairiedruid

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But a question: After all those years of smoke, tar and nicotine why aren't you pushing up daisies?

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Tar is a preservative! With all the smoke Jim is curing himself from the inside out.

 

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elpfeife

Lifer

Dec 25, 2013

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I am adding you to my list of "proofs" that the dangers in pipe smoking are often greatly overstated. :clap:

 

bluegrasspipe

Part of the Furniture Now

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Congratulations, keep up the good work.. :clap:

 

woopigpiper

Starting to Get Obsessed

Mar 24, 2017

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• Jun 20, 2017

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JimInks congrats on another year. I love how these pipes will outlive us.

 

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davidintexas

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Congrats Jim. Thank you for all your contributions to the pipe and leaf group here and elsewhere. I've learned a lot from what you have said, and am looking forward to your next 43 years. Thank you sir!

 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke

Aug 31, 2012

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David, I am very appreciative of your kind words, and happy that I have been of help to you. Thank you.

 

cortezattic

Lifer

Nov 19, 2009

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• Jun 20, 2017

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Jim, I can't thank you enough for your vast contribution to the pastime. I consider myself a lucky beneficiary of your keen palate and lucent writing. Never, for even a moment, think that the attention and effort you put into your reviews goes unnoticed or unappreciated. ::

 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke

Aug 31, 2012

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Cortez: you humble me, sir, and I am so happy to be a part of a forum with such great people like you.

 

tschiraldi

Lifer

Dec 14, 2015

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• Jun 20, 2017

• #15

Jim, I always enjoy your posts! Enjoy the pipe and the memories it brings!

 

warren

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Sep 13, 2013

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• Jun 20, 2017

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Jim, I've benefited from your years of smoking. Thank you. You are an asset to the vice.

 

jpmcwjr

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May 12, 2015

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• Jun 20, 2017

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Jim-
Congratulations on a distinguished dual (at least) careers as an inker and pipe smoker par excellence. Thanks for your many contributions.
John

 

wyfbane

Lifer

Apr 26, 2013

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• Jun 20, 2017

• #18

Jim, congrats on another year of pipe smoking. Since it is hard for me to find people to smoke with here, I have used your reviews consistently when shopping new blends to try and what to cellar. You are awesome!
Thank you.

 

saltedplug

Lifer

Aug 20, 2013

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• #19

43 years with the pipe and top-shelf reviews!

 

snoopy311

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Congratulations Jim and a special thank you for being a active contributing member to the pipe smoking community. I for one have learned a tremendous amount about pipe smoking and tobacco from you. Here's to many more years of enjoyment.