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Ohh God I Just Want To Smoke My Pipe
I agree with the OP up to a point. A wee bit of "me time" is necessary. A bit of selfishness is healthy. But, only a bit when there are kids involved. Raising kids will try even the best of us at times, and time to think things through, "me time", becomes invaluable.- warren
- Post #20
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Introducing Friends to Pipe Smoking
Under no circumstances I can think of would I encourage acquaintances to start burning up their moneys through smoking. I'd be doing them no favors. If a smoker asked for suggestions, I suggest they follow my path, trial and error. I learn better doing that and the lessons learned are more...- warren
- Post #2
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Rainy Weather Smokes?
I'm in control so, I smoke in the rain and/or snow if I wish. I'm not going to melt so, what's the problem? The weather doesn't impact when I smoke outdoors. My work requires me to be outside in all types of weather plus, I like the look a soft rain adds to many of my shots, softer colors. I...- warren
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Smoking as a Conservative Act
If "Conservative" is capitalized, politics is usually being discussed. And there are many, many shades of "Conservatism." Otherwise, I interpret "conservative" as a person slow to accept change. I stick with WFB's observations/writings when discussing true "Conservatism" politics and no other...- warren
- Post #28
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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When and Where.
Eight plus bowls a day. I don't over think it. If I want a bowl, I stuff, light and enjoy, working or at rest. I don't. I smoke for the nicotine, . The pipe is a tool for burning up your hard earned wages, a wee vice. No financial constraints for me, I can easily afford the luxury of...- warren
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Smoking as a Conservative Act
I don't belief "conservative" was being use in the political sense. The context indicates more a person averse to change/innovation.- warren
- Post #4
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pentax Cameras are Bargains
In my opinion, one of the finest mechanical SLR's ever made! Great for students! I've still got a couple of those bodies, gathering dust they are but, available.- warren
- Post #53
- Forum: General Discussion
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Hay Walmart! Say It Ain't So!
I'd bet the space taken up with tobacco products is now filled with product(s) more profitable than tobacco products. Makes good economic sense, better for the shareholders. -
Why Do New Pipes Smoke Hot?
I've never experienced such. Well, not in the last 60 years, after I passed the beginner stage. When I overheated a pipe it was always me, not the tool. -
Pope Francis, 88, has died
Disagreements in beliefs, political, social and so forth do not necessarily preclude mutual respect. Well, except for the close minded ideologues. They will brook no spoken or written dissent to their ideological beliefs. Adults can agree to disagree without such affecting mutual respect or...- warren
- Post #13
- Forum: General Discussion
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In Support Of Calabash Pipes
I had one, years ago I smoked regularly in public. An affectation to be sure. (Ahh, sweet youth and the importance of appearance.) It was good smoker, just a bit to clumsy. And, I finally got shuck of the idea of trying to impress folks. I got comfortable in me own skin.- warren
- Post #8
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Best No Nonsense Way to Pack and Break in a Pipe
When I started, I carefully loaded only the bottom third and slowly built up cake. Last pipe I purchased, Peterson's in Dublin, I loaded in the store, full bowl, and was blissfully smoking away as I left and strolled, enjoying the buskers, Grafton Street. That was ten years ago or so. I...- warren
- Post #27
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Shortening Pipes
Just buy a couple Missouri Meerschaums rather that maim a decent pipe, changing the esthetics of a decent pipe. Or, pick an ugly pipe and shell out for a shorter but, well fitted bit. I suspect you can buy few MMs for the cost of remodeling a briar. -
Vintage Missouri Meerschaum pipes.
Yup, query MM for a proper response. Go right to the source!- warren
- Post #3
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion