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The Gourd Calabash, again
The "standard" 90-degree gourd calabash stem is part of the comfort-issue for me, as most are designed for "horizontal" holding, almost as severe as a horn. If you have other bent stems that will fit- Tsuge, in my case - you can get a more comfortable position with them IME/O so far. Not many... -
Pipe Chamber Question
You know what's going to be interesting to you? That pipe has a story now, and because the "fix" is relatively simple and can smoke forever, you have a story, too. You don't have to regret this experience. Memories attached to each pipe make the hobby aspects of pipe smoking and collecting more...- mpjetset
- Post #21
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Show Us Your Most Comfortable Pipe!
Most comfortable as long as I don't have to move... if I'm moving a light cob with a plastic stem is best.- mpjetset
- Post #19
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Retrohaling
Wow, please confirm! If I'm reading the technique correctly, you seal the pipe bit in your mouth, keep your esophagus open, and breathe through your nose? The inhale creates enough suction to bring smoke into your mouth? And you don't get a bunch of smoke down your throat? I wish I could try...- mpjetset
- Post #20
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Nicotine Absorption
Other answers have been great. I hope you have considered patches, pouches, snus, or cope long-cut if you are looking for a good nic hit solution. Pipes aren't it. There is a way to beef up the nic with pipes, though. Sprinkle some Copenhagen snuff (it's moist) and it may be enough for you...- mpjetset
- Post #39
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Pipe Chamber Question
Sorry to have seen this. At least it wasn't a weed pipe.- mpjetset
- Post #16
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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The Gourd Calabash, again
I Maybe that pre-owner put it together. The bamboo is detachable and a little more comfortable because I can rest it against my chest. I think (or imagine) after back to back puffs it may be more tasty. I can't tell if it's lined. Maybe someone made these to sell as an add-on? -
Virginias
And explains that salt taste mentioned recently.- mpjetset
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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The Gourd Calabash, again
Have thoughts about gourd Calabash pipes? I finally smoked a half-dozen bowls in this ebay win (I know there are several watchers here). They advertised it as estate, but it was unsmoked; a relief after returning "weed pipes" in my price range. It's my second, the first lost sometime in the last... -
Virginias
Virginia blends are complex. I sometimes get a saltiness, but inconsistently, even though I tend to stick with one blend for a week or more. I was guessing that my "salt" buds were lighting up from something else going on physiologically - something I ate or drank, perhaps. But, yes, I feel it...- mpjetset
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Greeting from Miami
Hey Charlie, Fort Lauderdale (Weston) here. Welcome!- mpjetset
- Post #27
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Aftertaste
Rarely, I get that too. I only smoke VAs. Do you think it might be after breaks?- mpjetset
- Post #36
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Greetings from Fairhope AL
I assume there is more indoor smoking in a cold climate? If so, how's the family or visitors with that. I envy indoor smokers marriage ended that for me in SE Florida but with AC so necessary i "probably" agree with her.- mpjetset
- Post #53
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Cob Hazing.
Timely thread: beach week batch of cobs (and a Dunwoody just in case), freshly reamed and re-glued with Elmer's, stored in my Ser Jacopo 2001 Domina case. My hi-grades will rest at home. Another thing I like about cobs is that I can light carelessly with a torch, don't need cleaners, etc. I'll...- mpjetset
- Post #21
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Cob Hazing.
Opposite here! I love cobs, love the sweet corn, love that they smoke relatively dry yet deliver moist flavor, and love no break-in. Most of all I love that they're disposable and I'm never worried about them in the pool, at the beach, out in or on the water, or hiking. I smoke them hard and...- mpjetset
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Pack Like Drinking Through a Straw?
HOW did I think it was about a straw full of liquid. Of course, an empty straw. I can be an idiot sometimes. 🤪- mpjetset
- Post #37
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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***What Are You Smoking, August 2024?***
It was a Calabash evening with Captain Black gold, which could have been a little dryer. This unsmoked gourd arrived today from an ebay deal; a replacement for one lost years ago. I exclusively smoke VA blends but, to me, a calabash gourd calls for aromatic or latakia, don't you agree? It's not...- mpjetset
- Post #977
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Newbie Questions.
No. Well, it takes time, patience, and temperance so initially you will probably be disappointed. I was and still am close to a super-taster after 35 years, so I don't think you're in any danger unless you over-do it. I will let others suggest tobaccos but stay away from Virginias until you...- mpjetset
- Post #21
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Newbie Questions.
You are doing it wrong, then! 🤣- mpjetset
- Post #20
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions