Hello from Texas

[WVOldFart]

Wow! I am so impressed by the friendliest welcome messages I have received in a long while on a forum. You all are terrific! I also appreciate the many stellar suggestions that you guys have given me. I am reading through them and doing my due diligence. I used to smoke aromatics sticking with bourbon vanilla, caramel, and cherry variations. That was in my 20’s and I’m now 30 plus years past that! I see so many new flavors and have been reading reviews but haven’t decided on a tobacco yet. Should I buy online or find something local? Anyone in the DFW area have a recommendation? I used to go to Tobacco Lane back in the day but I’m not sure that they’re still around and the cigar shop I frequent only dabbles in pipe tobacco.

Just remember, you are smoking tobacco. Don't worry about the flavoring so much, make sure the tobacco is of good quality, because no matter what it's name might be, you are still smoking tobacco. If you pick something to smoke that is of good quality, you won't be disappointed.

 

[JOHN72]

Welcome from Spain..............

 

[MattRVA]

Welcome from Virginia

 

[Fire Bender]

Welcome! I moved to Chicago from the DFW area six years ago.

 

[SBC]

I understand the preference for a pipe which complements the proportions of your face.
I'd second Chris Streeper's recommendation of Boswell. His freehands are affordable (as one-of-a-kind handmades go ... $120ish range, I think), and most of them are chunky and fill the hand well.

And welcome, from Wisconsin!

 

[Inspired Idler]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Zack Miller]

Greetings from Weatherford. My wife is a horned frog also. Class of 84.

 

[Zack Miller]

Wow! I am so impressed by the friendliest welcome messages I have received in a long while on a forum. You all are terrific! I also appreciate the many stellar suggestions that you guys have given me. I am reading through them and doing my due diligence. I used to smoke aromatics sticking with bourbon vanilla, caramel, and cherry variations. That was in my 20’s and I’m now 30 plus years past that! I see so many new flavors and have been reading reviews but haven’t decided on a tobacco yet. Should I buy online or find something local? Anyone in the DFW area have a recommendation? I used to go to Tobacco Lane back in the day but I’m not sure that they’re still around and the cigar shop I frequent only dabbles in pipe tobacco.

Tobacco Lane still exists on the square in Weatherford. Under management by John and a Maine coon cat.

 

[UncleRasta]

Welcome from Monterey California.

 

[hornedfrog76]

Greetings from Weatherford. My wife is a horned frog also. Class of 84.
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Aledo here!

 

[hornedfrog76]

Tobacco Lane still exists on the square in Weatherford. Under management by John and a Maine coon cat.

Great! I’ll check it out soon! I love Gibson’s!!

 

[hornedfrog76]

Aledo here!

Class of 1990

 

[hawky454]

Welcome from Texas, I am also a big dude (6’5, you got me beat). I used to be concerned about having larger pipes but now I find myself gravitating towards smaller pipes. If you want a manly pipe I would suggest something like a Nording Freehand.

 

[Zack Miller]

Class of 1990

Well, if you’re in Aledo, it’s only a short hop to Weatherford. They are on the northwest side of the square. pipes are mostly Peterson and Savinelli, but they also have estate pipes. Lots of C&D and Peterson tobacco, plus a large selection of house blends.

 

[kcghost]

May all your frogs be horny!! Welcome from KC!!

 

[hornedfrog76]

May all your frogs be horny!! Welcome from KC!!

Love me some Jack Stacks cue!

 

[hornedfrog76]

Well, if you’re in Aledo, it’s only a short hop to Weatherford. They are on the northwest side of the square. pipes are mostly Peterson and Savinelli, but they also have estate pipes. Lots of C&D and Peterson tobacco, plus a large selection of house blends.

I plan on going this weekend.

 

[hornedfrog76]

Welcome from Monterey California.

I spent two weeks in training in Monterey Bay…absolutely enchanting place.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Welcome from Carmel Valley, just a bit inland from the Bay.

Please put your location in your Profile, as people are forgetful.
Why:
That will save questions in the future as to where you live when you later mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts.
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. Just country if you must.

 

[hornedfrog76]

Welcome from Carmel Valley, just a bit inland from the Bay.

Please put your location in your Profile, as people are forgetful.
Why:
That will save questions in the future as to where you live when you later mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts.
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. Just country if you must.

Done