Can you guys smoke a full bowl without drinking something?

[mrmachado]

Well, that's the question. Can you?
I find it hard.

 

[madox07]

Yes, I can. I find that smoke and drink association is something more of a habit than a need. If I find myself working and smoking I can finish a bowl forgetting to sip a water or something.

 

[charf]

I can smoke a whole bowl without a drink. Preferably though I would have a drink close by. Usually water, tea or coffee.

Alcohol and smoking the pipe just don't work for me.

Today I had a 3 hour drive and enjoyed a pipe on the way. Forgot the water bottle though, so had no choice but to go without!

 

[Chasing Embers]

All the time.

 

[olkofri]

Yeah, I can.
When I started out I wanted to drink something whilst smoking in the hopes it would prevent tongue bite. It never did. Now that my tongue has become a bit more 'acclimated' to pipes, I can do without the drink.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Sure I can. But why would I want to? I find my time enjoying a pipe is also a great time to enjoy tea, rum, coffee, rum, beer, rum, cider, rum, cola, rum, cola and rum, rum, and rum.

 

[economistandfisherman]

As for non-aromatics: Something like Carter Hall? Yes. Something like Stokkebye's Founders Blend or Carolina Red Flake? No...so it just depends when it comes to these. I can for almost all aromatics though, they usually don't have as much bite.

 

[cortezattic]

I always have something to drink with a pipe.

 

[mikethompson]

I'm with Anthony. The times that I can enjoy my pipe are for relaxation. I usually have a tea or some water. It helps me discern flavours.
I won't turn down a scotch when enjoying my pipe with company though.

 

[unkleyoda]

I do most of my smoking while driving. I rarely have a beverage in my car.

 

[blackadderlxx]

I *can* do it, but don't like to. I always have coffee or water to sip while I smoke. To me the whole point of pipe smoking is to do something pleasant. Not having something to drink is not that to me.

 

[timt]

I always have something to drink with a pipe, except while walking my dog. That usually isn't a whole bowl though.

 

[scloyd]

Yes I can. I usually have some iced tea or water.

 

[carolinachurchwarden]

I can, but like a lot of these guys, I'm relaxing at home most times and enjoying something to drink with my pipe. For Anthony, that's apparently a lot of rum. For me, I enjoy a whiskey or even a cranberry Manhatten just because they're so damned refreshing.
In the car, on the road, or standing outside my office while lunting about, I generally don't carry a glass or cup or bottle around. Just me and the pipe and nature's splendor.

 

[mityahicks]

I need to have a drink on hand.

 

[ray47]

Sure I can, but why would I want to, it's just not the same.

 

[npod]

I always have water or coffee near by. I think a swig of water every so often helps the flavor pop and cleanses the palate. Once I stopped drinking alcohol, the pipe and cigar tobacco flavors became very vivid and apparent.

 

[ashdigger]

All. The. Time.

 

[trouttimes]

I like coffee, tea or water but not required.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Yes. I can also drink a glass or mug of something without having a smoke, but, but, but, why??