6 Years of Pure Joy

[jvnshr]

It was 6 years ago, this time of the year, few weeks before my 29th birthday. We were expecting a baby boy with my wife and I decided to give myself a good gift. I was a cigar smoker back then who enjoyed cigars occasionally. I ordered 4 MM corn cob pipes and a tin of Erinmore. The rest is history.

I learned a lot from the folks here, from how to pack a pipe to tobacco growing (although I didn't grow any). Then I became a mod, to give it back. I know I had been absent for a while, but let me just say that I missed you all guys. I am turning 35 in a few weeks, my son is starting the school in 2 weeks and will become 6 next month as well as my pipe smoking hobby/habit/lifestyle whatever you call it.

I had my ups and downs, and believe it or not there were lots of great folks from this forum who supported me in those difficult days. I am just honored to be a member here. Thanks for those 6 great years!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

It was 6 years ago, this time of the year, few weeks before my 29th birthday. We were expecting a baby boy with my wife and I decided to give myself a good gift. I was a cigar smoker back then who enjoyed cigars occasionally. I ordered 4 MM corn cob pipes and a tin of Erinmore. The rest is history.

I learned a lot from the folks here, from how to pack a pipe to tobacco growing (although I didn't grow any). Then I became a mod, to give it back. I know I had been absent for a while, but let me just say that I missed you all guys. I am turning 35 in a few weeks, my son is starting the school in 2 weeks and will become 6 next month as well as my pipe smoking hobby/habit/lifestyle whatever you call it.

I had my ups and downs, and believe it or not there were lots of great folks from this forum who supported me in those difficult days. I am just honored to be a member here. Thanks for those 6 great years!

35, the rest will go by in the blink of an eye. Suck the marrow out of life and make that blink the best ever. It’s great to hear your back and safe and sound.
Thank you for all that you do, moderating and posting.

 

[Chasing Embers]

And........you figured out breath smoking.?

My oldest daughter started college last year, mind blowing to say the least. I still remember how tiny she was when we brought her home after she was born.?

 

[Chasing Embers]

, the rest will go by in the blink of an eye.

No kidding. I'm coming up on 48 and wondering where my twenties and thirties went!

 

[jvnshr]

35, the rest will go by in the blink of an eye. Suck the marrow out of life and make that blink the best ever. It’s great to hear your back and safe and sound.
Thank you for all that you do, moderating and posting.

Thanks Michael. There is a popular Turkish poem which says "Age 35! Means half of the way"

 

[jvnshr]

And........you figured out breath smoking.?

My oldest daughter started college last year, mind blowing to say the least. I still remember how tiny she was when we brought her home after she was born.?

That breath smoking thing is another pure joy. I can't thank you enough. I am even using that technique while smoking a cigar, takes me to another level. My daughter is 3, can't even imagine her growing up and starting college.

 

[cigrmaster]

jvn. I am still learning things about my pipes and tobacco. When it comes to knowledge this site cannot be beat. I joined in May 2012 and I know there will always be things l learn from this site.

 

[Chasing Embers]

My daughter is 3, can't even imagine her growing up and starting college.

Mine is 19 and I'm still in disbelief.

 

[jvnshr]

jvn. I am still learning things about my pipes and tobacco. When it comes to knowledge this site cannot be beat. I joined in May 2012 and I know there will always be things l learn from this site.

Exactly Harris. Have you heard from Peck recently?

 

[STP]

Good to have you back. Cherish all the moments w/your children as time flies by in a blink.

 

[scloyd]

That breath smoking thing is another pure joy. I can't thank you enough. I am even using that technique while smoking a cigar, takes me to another level. My daughter is 3, can't even imagine her growing up and starting college.

I can remember when my daughter was 3, she's now 41. Where did all that time go? Enjoy every moment.

Welcome back.

 

[sablebrush52]

It was 6 years ago, this time of the year, few weeks before my 29th birthday. We were expecting a baby boy with my wife and I decided to give myself a good gift. I was a cigar smoker back then who enjoyed cigars occasionally. I ordered 4 MM corn cob pipes and a tin of Erinmore. The rest is history.

I learned a lot from the folks here, from how to pack a pipe to tobacco growing (although I didn't grow any). Then I became a mod, to give it back. I know I had been absent for a while, but let me just say that I missed you all guys. I am turning 35 in a few weeks, my son is starting the school in 2 weeks and will become 6 next month as well as my pipe smoking hobby/habit/lifestyle whatever you call it.

I had my ups and downs, and believe it or not there were lots of great folks from this forum who supported me in those difficult days. I am just honored to be a member here. Thanks for those 6 great years!

Great to see you posting!

 

[warren]

Great to have you with us again. And, unnecessarily he wrote, enjoy every minute with her.

 

[beefeater33]

Coolest Mod ever!........... (Except for Cosmic of course!)............
Thanks for all you do and enjoy those little ones.......... they grow up in a blink of the eye.........
My youngest is a Junior in college.......... makes me feel old, but a proud Dad I am!................

 

[mso489]

Thank you for the post. As time permits, stay in touch.

 

[jvnshr]

Thanks everyone. Stay safe please.