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Hi, I just started smoking last month and I'm hooked. I can't seem to get enough. I've bought 3 pipes and have been eagerly sampling as many tobaccos as I can afford. I'm excited to really get into this as a hobby.
I'd love to get some good websites for further reading or advice
Thanks
Hello and welcome! If you haven't looked around yet there is some good reading on this forum and the Pipes Mag. home page.
There are several pipe forums out there.These are good-
http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/forum.php
http://www.smokersforums.co.uk/index.php?
left and right columns of the main forum page has lots of good reads mate. some good reads under Categories on the right and hot topics on the left. they r a good starting point. Oh and Btw, welcome aboard mate and enjoy. P.S. with every pipe u buy, u gotta post a pic lololol
Welcome blake 
This website actually has a lot of resources in itself. To be honest I find that 95% of my questions can be answered here on this site either through the forums or from all of the articles and videos. On the left hand side if you scroll down there are a bunch of useful articles and videos by Bob Tate.
Welcome to the forum and to the hobby, blakeoday.
It's good to see such enthusiasm. Here's a website you might like to explore: Pipedia
But you can learn a lot right here. For instance:
1. It is seldom advisable to sit on your pipe, especially if it is clay (or lit).
2. Pipes seldom burn out of control, but even if they do, do NOT put them through the washing machine.
3. Many pipes are not microwave compatible.
4. If you put salt in your pipe, take it out again before smoking it.
5. Alcohol can be good in your pipe or in you. Opinions vary here.
You won't get tips like that just anywhere. So learn what you can wherever you can, but stick with us for the best company.
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A good site to read reviews on blends is Luxury Tobacco Reviews.
And this thread lists some of the more common terms and abbreviations you'll see here and else where 
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+1 Philip
Welcome to the forum blakeoday. 
Welcome Blake.
This place has been great. +1 on pipedia
Welcome aboard, Blake, and welcome to the hobby.
MacBaren has some good info available on their Expert Knowledge page. Sometimes the wording is a little odd, because English is not the first language for these folks, but it's not bad.
Other than that, I would give the following advice:
There are no rules in pipe smoking, but there are what we might refer to as "best practices" - lessons learned from long experience. Ask questions - there are some folks here with lots of experience.
Buy the best pipes and tobacco you can afford. This does not mean you need $400 pipes, or can't smoke what one might refer to as the "American Classics" - Carter Hall, Prince Albert, and so on. But I am convinced, from my 40 years experience in pipe smoking, you will get more enjoyment from having 1 good quality pipe that cost you $75 - new or estate - than 3 cheapies at $25 a pop. (Good quality corncobs are an exception.) And the really low-end tobacco - the kind that is really cigarette RYO tobacco relabeled to avoid taxes, or sold in drugstores for $20 for a 12 oz bag - is best left to the RYO folks.
Other than that - take your time. Explore. Relax and enjoy. I know it's easy to be impatient with a new hobby, because one is full of enthusiasm. But pipe smoking is best when it is savored - and that's the best way to approach the hobby, too.
Welcome aboard!
Welcome Blake. Reading your post reminds me of how I felt only a few months ago. It seems your off to a great start with your pipe and tobacco collecting. Enjoy!
@Philip...Words of wisdom. 
Welcome aboard, Blake. Lots of good advice own this forum. Pack lightly!
A BIG WELCOME. Have fun with it and enjoy. 
Hi, I just started smoking last month and I'm hooked.
You sound like me
This forum is great, can't recommend it enough, and yes indeed, welcome blakeoday
Welcome and jump right in.
@ejames, better hope Kevin doesn't read this thread, he will get out the paddle with holes in it. (swings faster)
Welcome aboard.
I wouldn't put much stock in Pipedia since it's a wiki site. Those things can be edited by account members which, to me, greatly drops their validity. Can't even use wiki pages as research on highschool papers these days because of that fact.
Probably better to just thumb through the threads on this site to learn more. That and check the library for any pipe related books.
Welcome to the hobby. Enjoy.
Welcome, the more the merrier, us pipe smokers will soon conquer the world.
Welcome Blakeoday!
Glad you found us and hope you find the many pages of useful information here and the wealth of knowledge the forums provide...as well as all the fun! Again, welcome and enjoy!
Welcome. You must read they Weber's guide to pipe smoking. You can search for it by name but if you type "pipe smoking" into Google it should be the first link. It's a must for when you're starting out it'll fill you in on everything.
Welcome to the forum.
What the heck is a "RYO" ?
Roll your own
Get tobacco, some paper, roll your own cigarette 
popular in europe
Welcome aboard. This hobby will keep you thinking about it and spending $$$ all the time on it. Keeps the economy flowing, lol.
Welcome to the forums!
Howdy Blake. Pull up a stump and get comfy!
Hello and welcome to Pipesmagazine.com!!!
Thanks everyone! Your tips and websites have been really helpful!
Welcome & enjoy the forum!
Now all we need is a picture of ya. Welcome to the forum bro.
Cheers.
P.
That's rule one here. gotta have pics or you might see this.
I don't know anything aboutother forums. I only know pipesmagazine and luxurytobaccoreviews.com. If there are other forums they probably have cooties. JK 
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