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  1. Ctbill

    MM Pocket Jar

    I was recently browsing the MM site for new pipe editions - just randomly. I came across a neat travel tobacco container they call the “Pocket Jar”. I bought two! The lids are laser engraved with the MM logo, and are mason jar lids. The lower is a hard plastic. Less than an inch (23mm), and...
  2. Ctbill

    Social or Anti-Social Pipe Smoker?

    Was gonna do a poll, but I hate polls...so... onto just “discussion”... I prefer my pipe smoking time to be absolutely “anti-social”. Just me, my thoughts, and MAYBE my dog (who doesn’t say much). If I’m smoking socially, it’s a cigar. I get the most enjoyment, flavors, and calmness when I...
  3. Ctbill

    Help Me With a VaPer...

    Dabbling in VaPers recently. I think I started on two good ones: Dunbar, and PS LNF 400. Feel like I’d like a bit more perique... Any suggestions?
  4. Ctbill

    Help Identify This Pipe?

    Not mine, but a friend’s... says it was his grandfather’s... He’s not selling it, but curious of its history, or background if any. Any help from this fantastically astute group appreciated!
  5. Ctbill

    Dumping Ash...

    What do you do during the smoke - just keep tamping, or dump along the way? Why? I have done both, but randomly, and for no reason (other than a windy day maybe to keep the ash from flying about) thus far. I personally need to study the effects, but curious what others do.
  6. Ctbill

    The Vessel or the Contents?

    Ok, this is a bit long winded, I admit...? But I was thinking about my own process of choosing a pipe from the rack, and a tobacco from the collection. There are 5 senses (or 9 senses, depending on classification): sight sound taste smell touch and adding the other 4: thermoception (heat and...
  7. Ctbill

    Bass Ackwards intro from CT

    Hi all - I've been lurking for a few YEARS here, and finally signed up... ...Then I replied to a few posts... ...now I'm introducing myself to the collective... Yes, backwards. But happy to be here, and I've certainly enjoyed the content and lessons and suggestions along the way. I've been...