Amazed by the Generosity of Forum Members

[musicman]

I am constantly amazed by the generosity of all of you wonderful people. A week or two ago, I posted my thoughts-kind of a review-on Samuel Gawith St James Flake, based on my recent purchase of a box in the latest drop. The consensus from many forum members was “yes, this is a great blend, but wait until you try it aged!” Of course, as a relatively new piper I had no way of trying it aged.

Enter @ashdigger. He posted in the thread and offered to send me some aged SJF, which I was thrilled about since even fresh it has quickly become one of my favorites. We PMed a few times, and he also asked if I’d tried any ropes or twists. I haven’t, so he very generously offered to throw a couple in the box.

Well, I received the box yesterday, and it contained MUCH more than SJF and “a couple of ropes and twists”. All told, @ashdigger bombed me with 23 different tobacco samples, all with age and many in quantities much larger than a simple sample. Included are many favorites that I have not yet had a chance to try aged, and a number of blends that are very high on my “try” list. All told, it’s almost 1.5 pounds of tobacco.

Not only that, but he also threw in not one, not two, but THREE pipes, all Petersons. A Sherlock Holmes Deerstalker, a K & P irishmade shape 160, and a Kapruf shape 25. The small bowls on the latter two will be perfect for sampling all of the ropes and twists he sent me.

Thank you to the pipesmagazine forum community and especially to @ashdigger. Your generosity was totally unexpected and much appreciated. I love this (virtual) place!

 

[geopiper]

I agree 100%. I, too, have been shown unbelievable generosity by multiple members, the most recent was also Ashdigger.

 

[seanv]

Wow truly amazing, especially in this day and age. I love reading these threads

 

[mso489]

It's true, the generosity here is inspiring. For me it goes back for years and includes the kind gifts of a high-end English pipe and my first ever Meer by different members. Recently, a long series of samples from different members has included samples of Watch City Slices, KBV Satura, Whiskey Biscuit Gravy, and Black Magic Woman. Thank you to all, and here's to the community we share.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Ash is a top notch guy. He comes across all gruff and hard assed, but he’s really a peppermint flavored teddy bear deep down inside.

 

[instymp]

Very kind.

 

[gamzultovah]

I am constantly amazed by the generosity of all of you wonderful people. A week or two ago, I posted my thoughts-kind of a review-on Samuel Gawith St James Flake, based on my recent purchase of a box in the latest drop. The consensus from many forum members was “yes, this is a great blend, but wait until you try it aged!” Of course, as a relatively new piper I had no way of trying it aged.

Enter @ashdigger. He posted in the thread and offered to send me some aged SJF, which I was thrilled about since even fresh it has quickly become one of my favorites. We PMed a few times, and he also asked if I’d tried any ropes or twists. I haven’t, so he very generously offered to throw a couple in the box.

Well, I received the box yesterday, and it contained MUCH more than SJF and “a couple of ropes and twists”. All told, @ashdigger bombed me with 23 different tobacco samples, all with age and many in quantities much larger than a simple sample. Included are many favorites that I have not yet had a chance to try aged, and a number of blends that are very high on my “try” list. All told, it’s almost 1.5 pounds of tobacco.

Not only that, but he also threw in not one, not two, but THREE pipes, all Petersons. A Sherlock Holmes Deerstalker, a K & P irishmade shape 160, and a Kapruf shape 25. The small bowls on the latter two will be perfect for sampling all of the ropes and twists he sent me.

Thank you to the pipesmagazine forum community and especially to @ashdigger. Your generosity was totally unexpected and much appreciated. I love this (virtual) place! View attachment 46783

That’s two years worth of smoking to me! ? Very nice! Well done Ash, and thanks for posting this, musicman. We need to see more of this type of kindness, in our unkind world.

 

[scloyd]

Ash is a top notch guy. He comes across all gruff and hard assed, but he’s really a peppermint flavored teddy bear deep down inside.

Hmmm....how do you know he tastes like peppermint? Just wondering.

This is not unusual for ashdigger. He has been very generous in the past. Well done, Ash

 

[FurCoat]

Ya'll need to stop...you're gonna make me cry...seriously though, this good stuff. We are definitely a different breed.

 

[Tommy Boy]

This forum is just lousy with knowledgeable and generous guys. That is an amazing sample pack indeed.

 

[cshubhra]

He is a very generous person! I had a similar interaction with him a few days ago on Hal O’ The Wynd and he has sent a sample my way, which I would hopefully receive tomorrow.
Earlier also, I bought some pipes from him, at an unbelievable price and he added a bunch of tobacco and other pipes. I posted a thread about that, just like you did, and everyone chimed in on his generosity.

While this thread is about ashdigger, I would give a shout out to another member @danimalia who gifted by a bunch of nice cigars. Thank you to both of you!

 

[saltedplug]

Bombing is long-established pipe practice. The best way, I think, is to be incredibly generous and get the member's address on the sly. So not only does he got get a sh*tload of tobacco but he also has no one to thank. If you are both on the same board he will more than likely post about this and then you can anonymously enjoy his puzzlement.

 

[anotherbob]

It's true, the generosity here is inspiring. For me it goes back for years and includes the kind gifts of a high-end English pipe and my first ever Meer by different members. Recently, a long series of samples from different members has included samples of Watch City Slices, KBV Satura, Whiskey Biscuit Gravy, and Black Magic Woman. Thank you to all, and here's to the community we share.

yeah the only other place I've seen such generosity has been at SnuffHouse forum. I got a similar haul of pipe tobaccos after mentioning how long it had been since I had any. That's also how I discovered Five Brothers. Which is clearly one of my favorites cause I think I've smoked more of that stuff then anything else (mainly cause my little pipe only really takes that and Semois alternating weekly.

 

[trouttimes]

Ash has been generous to me also. I agree that he comes off as a hardass but is really a great guy. He is not the only good guy here. There are many others and a few true grumps.

 

[LOREN]

such generosity here! ?

 

[didimauw]

Now you know why so many of us have stayed here for so damn long! And even taken the management promotion! It's the besr forum to be a part of!

 

[DAR]

That is some generosity!! Sharing is one of the great things about pipe smoking. It's a small community that needs to share, encourage and stick together in order to keep the whole pipe and tobacco thing going. Hats off to @ashdigger!

 

[hawky454]

Absolutely agree! That’s a nice care package! I’ve had my fair share of generous gifts from thoughtful members here as well. The best way to thank them for their generosity is to eventually pay it forward when you get to a place where you can do the same for other new pipe smokers. There are certainly a lot of generous folks here.

 

[NomadOrb]

I have to shout out @alaskanpiper as well. He bombed me with a variety of Syrian Latakia among other surprise goodies to help me out earlier this year. I've always felt very welcomed here.

 

[RodneyPierce]

yeah the only other place I've seen such generosity has been at SnuffHouse forum. I got a similar haul of pipe tobaccos after mentioning how long it had been since I had any. That's also how I discovered Five Brothers. Which is clearly one of my favorites cause I think I've smoked more of that stuff then anything else (mainly cause my little pipe only really takes that and Semois alternating weekly.

Quite common in the cigar world as well. Its awesome to see!