Let me start by saying that I'm fairly new to pipe smoking (~1yr) and I live in West Tennessee (about an hour North of Memphis).
Today, I did something that felt right in so may ways. I got on my Honda CL500 and rode 348mi round trip to Columbia to check out Briarworks in person for the first time.
Earlier this week, I called the place and spent a lovely 20ish minutes speaking with Brad. He answered my couple of questions, informed me that the shop would be quiet and the wall mostly empty this weekend because of the Vegas show. He also directed me to a shop in Memphis (Smoker's Abbey) where I might find their pipes. I checked that out and found a Cannonball. I fell in love with the shape but couldn't get past the amber stem on the one there.
When I left Smoker's Abbey, I called Brad back and made a humble request for him to tuck one with a coffee stem back for me to grab today...
Though Brad wasn't there, HE DELIVERED!!!
I was so excited to see this tucked back for me and quickly swiped a card for my brand new pipe! The woman there told me I could grab a bowl of any bulk they had sitting out and relax before the drive back so I did.
I was originnaly hoping to try out their "Sweet Tea" blend but they're currently out of it. However, I was taken aback to see this gem sitting on the counter...
It was lovely and a perfect smoke to christen the new pipe with. I actually enjoyed it so much that I went back to the counter before leaving and grabbed 4oz to take home!
Needless to say, from perfect weather and a lovely ride to a new pipe made in my home state with some top-tier tobacco, today has been a perfect day and one to remember in my pipe smoking journey!
Thanks for reading, hope you get an adventure like I did soon!
Today, I did something that felt right in so may ways. I got on my Honda CL500 and rode 348mi round trip to Columbia to check out Briarworks in person for the first time.
Earlier this week, I called the place and spent a lovely 20ish minutes speaking with Brad. He answered my couple of questions, informed me that the shop would be quiet and the wall mostly empty this weekend because of the Vegas show. He also directed me to a shop in Memphis (Smoker's Abbey) where I might find their pipes. I checked that out and found a Cannonball. I fell in love with the shape but couldn't get past the amber stem on the one there.
When I left Smoker's Abbey, I called Brad back and made a humble request for him to tuck one with a coffee stem back for me to grab today...
Though Brad wasn't there, HE DELIVERED!!!
I was so excited to see this tucked back for me and quickly swiped a card for my brand new pipe! The woman there told me I could grab a bowl of any bulk they had sitting out and relax before the drive back so I did.
I was originnaly hoping to try out their "Sweet Tea" blend but they're currently out of it. However, I was taken aback to see this gem sitting on the counter...
It was lovely and a perfect smoke to christen the new pipe with. I actually enjoyed it so much that I went back to the counter before leaving and grabbed 4oz to take home!
Needless to say, from perfect weather and a lovely ride to a new pipe made in my home state with some top-tier tobacco, today has been a perfect day and one to remember in my pipe smoking journey!
Thanks for reading, hope you get an adventure like I did soon!
