Ummm, I do not think you are suppose to smoke those. I know they take a flame and all.
I all seriousness, I can see that happening if they are in close proximity.
The only MM that I hate breaking in are the hardwood pipes. The first few smoke are acrid and almost unbearable. The upside is that once I get them caked a bit they make a decent pipe for a change of pace from my briars and cobs.
Welcome from another Oregonian. You are going to find this forum and its denizens friendly and helpful. By the way, which portion of the state do you hail from?