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    What Drink Goes Best with Pipe Tobacco

    I am still new to pipe smoking. However, I do prefer drinking something cool. Most of the time, Iced water. If I have more time, I prefer Iced Tea. Carbonated Drinks cause me more tingling sensation on my tongue. I guess its because I may still be a hot smoker.
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    Tobacco storage?

    Thanks for your suggestions woodsroad! Ill look into bees wax.
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    From Cigarettes to Pipe-A Story

    Haha, this tobacco is pretty strong though! the first puff in the morning makes my head spin and i have to sit down... Ive been smoking a pack a day for 18 years, but this thing give quite the kick. You have to inhale this though... you can read up on it online, i travel to the middleast...
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    Tobacco storage?

    Thanks for your "suggestions" cosmic. I am not asking for your permission. as a new entrant to this hobby, I am merely asking suggestions and advice... I live in India, I do not get mason jars as mentioned above in my earlier post. We DO get glass jars, however, they are not the ones with the...
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    Prayers For My Daughter

    My Family and I will pray that everything works out well Mike. Keep faith...
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    From Cigarettes to Pipe-A Story

    This is the Medhwak - Pipe http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/album/13097/medhwak-600x450.jpg and the tobacco "dokha" that i was talking about. http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/album/13097/tobacco-600x450.jpg
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    How to attach Pictures to my text

    Thanks Lordnoble! thread Closed :)
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    Tobacco storage?

    This is the kind of boxes i am talking about. http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/album/13097/ss2-600x298.png I will have to seal the gap and then use wax to airtight. However, is steel a good aging medium?
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    How to attach Pictures to my text

    Hi all, Ive tried using the IMG button, however, it asks for an image url. How do i attach an image to the post. I know its a silly question, please help :) -Regards, Giri
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    From Cigarettes to Pipe-A Story

    Hi All, Even I am an ex cigarette smoker. Its been a couple months since my last cig. Ive turned to pipe smoking because of the love of tobacco. However, I just couldn't stand the chemicals any more. I have a 3 year old who started asking me what the smell was. I thought its time to give up. I...
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    Tobacco storage?

    Expert advice needed on this other method of storage....I live in a country where mason jars are not used. I was and still an using plastic containers. however, with so many people saying NO to plastic, I plan on Using Stainless steel boxes. These are not air tight. I was thinking of putting a...
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    Tobacco storage?

    Thanks for your reply ericusrex. I am still looking for some good glass jars. If i do not get a mason jar, i think ill get glass jar with a good lid. and maybe wax the lid off. this will help in making it perfectly airtight, i hope :)
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    Tobacco storage?

    Hello All, I am a new pipe smoker. I have been seriously studying the forums for advise on the matter of storage. I live in India, and I order online, no luxury of a local tobacconist here. Therefore, I order online, and mostly bulk blends from 4noggins - highly recommended :)! Now staying in...
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    Starting This Hobby in India

    Hello All, Thanks for the encouraging replies! I have found one retailer who sells Pipe and pipe tobacco online. The online site is CigarsIndia.com. Though the site says that all material is in stock, when I spoke to the person there he said he would have to arrange and it would take time. I...
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    Starting This Hobby in India

    Hi shaintiques, thanks for your msg. I am definetly interested! Ill PM you details we can go ahead from there. I appreciate your support in this regard!