That's really nice! In fact I've been waiting to get one like that, but right now my funds have been diverted towards buying home brewing equipment...go figure that when the pipe I've been waiting for is available, I don't have the funds for it :(
Welcome aboard Kris! That is so great that you were able to kick the nails :clap: . That was about a $20/day habit!? That will buy you some great pipes and baccy and still have plenty left over.
My first pipe was a H.I.S. half bent smooth billiard. Though it's a nice pipe and I still smoke it today, knowing what I know now, I would definitely choose a Pete System for my first.
^^^ Same here. I received an email from Yavuz about a week ago saying that some pipes would ship soon and he would provide a tracking number, but alas nothing yet. :crying:
I'm still trying to figure out a proper technique myself. After taking a pinch I feel like I need to blow my nose almost immediately afterward. I think I'm trying to take too much at once, maybe about a pea size amount. Though I do enjoy it, I don't see myself as using snuff on a consistent...
I just finished a tin of McClellands Holiday Spirit and I have another in the cellar, it was the best aromatic that I've tried so far (I've yet to try any Boswell blends). I will definitely be buying some Holiday Spirit 2012.
I was pleasantly surprised to see that many of our members enjoy homebrewing. Reading this thread has now peaked my interest in giving it a try for myself. If all goes well I'll be brewing my first batch by the following weekend.