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  1. RonM

    Lifespan of Pipe Smokers

    Never smoked cigarettes. Tried them briefly as a teen because I thought it made me look cool, but I didn't stick with it because they didn't last long enough to make it worthwhile. Probably didn't consume more than more full pack before giving it up and have never had another cigarette since...
  2. RonM

    Does Pipe Smoking Reduce Stress and/or Blood Pressure?

    It may be — in fact, probably is — true that puffing on a pipe can ease stress and help lower blood pressure. However, such benefits are probably outweighed by the increased risk of certain types of cancer — certainly oral cancers if not lung — and other possible health issues. So let’s not kid...
  3. RonM

    Why do We Smoke Pipes?

    Always enjoyed the smell of pipe tobacco, and I've always appreciated the pipes themselves. They can be real works of art and nice collectibles. In fact, I smoke sparingly -- probably only about once a week on average -- but would still enjoy having the pipes on display even if I gave up smoking...
  4. RonM

    Whats Your Lawn-Mowing Blend?

    I may be weird, but I don't like smoking the pipe while doing other activities. Guess I just don't multi-task very well. I don't even like smoking it while I'm out for a walk. My preference for pipe smoking is sitting on the patio and puffing on it while I contemplate life. I might have some...
  5. RonM

    Telling my Parents I Started Smoking

    I assume at 18 you're a legal adult and free to do what you want, although if you're still living at home I'd try to respect their wishes. Legalities and respect for your parents aside, I'd definitely recommend moderation when it comes to any type of tobacco use at such a young age. I'm 66 and...
  6. RonM

    Query on Pipe Smoking

    I enjoy an occasional pipe as much as anyone or I wouldn't be here, and I used to smoke cigars occasionally although I haven't had one in a long time. So I'm not here to judge by any means. But I do wonder about a doc telling you it's healthy? I'm honest enough to admit that no form of tobacco...
  7. RonM

    This (Idaho) is What it's all About.

    Hey, I've seen that before. It was often followed by a blank blue screen.
  8. RonM

    What Music Are You Listening to? - March, 2023

    I'm disturbed that I like anything by Disturbed, but their cover of "The Sound of Silence" is mesmerizing.
  9. RonM

    Age

    Tried pipe smoking briefly in my late 20s but didn’t stick with it for long. Pulled the pipes back out a year or so ago, at about 65, and have since been smoking them but only occasionally. Never smoked cigarettes other than trying them as a teen to look cool but never started regularly...
  10. RonM

    Tampers

    Not a large collection, but like you I find tampers interesting and plan to add more. These are the four I have so far. I think the one on the right is particularly interesting; it’s made from an antler attached to a shell casing. Not really long enough, though, to get the job done in a pipe...
  11. RonM

    Know Anyone Who's Quit Pipe Smoking?

    I’m what you might call a “seasonal” smoker. My wife won’t let me smoke in the house, and I don’t really want the house smelling like smoke either. And I’m not going to sit outside long enough to enjoy a pipe when it’s really hot or cold. So I only smoke when the temperature is just right to sit...
  12. RonM

    What is Appealing about Pipe Smoking?

    I just like the pipes themselves -- some are real works of art. And all the accoutrements -- the tampers, lighters, etc. I have a wide variety of those items as well as pipes. I've always been a sucker for gadgets anyway, and this sort of fits into that category. And, oh yes, smoking them. I...
  13. RonM

    Hello from Memphis

    Where specifically? Sounds like you're about halfway between Memphis and Jackson.
  14. RonM

    What is Your Earliest Memory?

    I have a very fragmented memory of being in the house with my mother and grandmother. Someone dropped and broke something glass in the kitchen, and I seem to recall trying to run in to see what was going on but I was barefoot so one of them, either mom or grandma, pulled me back. Not sure how...
  15. RonM

    Show Me Pipe Rack / Storage Options

    Here’s my pipe cabinet.
  16. RonM

    Pipes as collectibles

    Interesting stuff. Thanks for all the feedback. I suspected it wasn't unheard of since I know gun collectors who have never fired a weapon (as people here have noted). But I was just curious if anyone had run across such folks.
  17. RonM

    Show Off Your First 2023 Pipe Purchase!

    Added a new Meerschaum to the collection.
  18. RonM

    Pipes as collectibles

    This question has probably been asked here before, but I'll ask it again since I'm new. Does anyone know of people -- or have you ever heard of anyone -- who doesn't smoke pipes but just collects them? I ask because pipes can be real works of art, not all but many are. I can see where some might...
  19. RonM

    Hello from Memphis

    Thanks. In Farragut fairly often visiting family.
  20. RonM

    Hello from Memphis

    Thanks. A lifelong Memphian, so I’m probably not going anywhere at this point — especially not with grandkids here. Pacific Northwest is beautiful, though.
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