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Welcome from Sydney. Hope to see some posts from you from time to time.Howdy from down under
Reformed / casual cigar smoker, who recently became interested in pipes from a buddy who I ride ADV bikes with.
Kinda jealous of the aroma of his pipe around a campfire, so decided to give it a crack.
Quite taken back by the level of commitment and learning involved, but the relaxation of sipping on a pipe for an hour or so certainly makes it a worthwhile hobby in my humble view.
Currently have a couple of pipes – a Savinelli Rusticated 106 and a MM Country Gentleman.
I bought the MM as a knock about pipe and the 106 as my “good” pipe – but to be honest the MM smokes as good if not better currently than my 106.
I’m guessing over time the briar (and my skill level) will potentially flip that view.
Unfortunately, being in Australia, the level of taxation in general, but especially for tobacco, has really activated my anarco capitalist side @ ~$70/oz.
I guess I’m fortunate to some degree that I’m a casual smoker, enjoying a few bowls on the weekend and one occasionally after work during the week.
Still it p!sses me off that I can’t grab 2oz tins for $10 like my US brothers.
Working on the breathe method and retro-hale currently; trying to get the taste of the baccys I’ve got.
It’s a process, but I’m slowly getting more than a mouthful of peppery smoke (working some C&D Autumn Evening and getting maple notes at the moment). Going SLOW and not puffing like a chimney (as you would with a cigar) has been the challenge, all while trying to keep the bowl lit.
Looking forward to learning more and hearing some good yarns from fellow pipers.
Welcome from Bonny Scotland ??????? I sympathise with your situation with the tobacco situation.
Happy smokes.
Ettrick puffer
Happy smokes.
Ettrick puffer
Welcome from Perth Western Australia.
Yeah, pipe tobacco is expensive, they have really ramped it up the last 2 years, but it is still cheaper than cigars...
Yeah, pipe tobacco is expensive, they have really ramped it up the last 2 years, but it is still cheaper than cigars...
Welcome from NW of Sydney.Howdy from down under
Reformed / casual cigar smoker, who recently became interested in pipes from a buddy who I ride ADV bikes with.
Kinda jealous of the aroma of his pipe around a campfire, so decided to give it a crack.
Quite taken back by the level of commitment and learning involved, but the relaxation of sipping on a pipe for an hour or so certainly makes it a worthwhile hobby in my humble view.
Currently have a couple of pipes – a Savinelli Rusticated 106 and a MM Country Gentleman.
I bought the MM as a knock about pipe and the 106 as my “good” pipe – but to be honest the MM smokes as good if not better currently than my 106.
I’m guessing over time the briar (and my skill level) will potentially flip that view.
Unfortunately, being in Australia, the level of taxation in general, but especially for tobacco, has really activated my anarco capitalist side @ ~$70/oz.
I guess I’m fortunate to some degree that I’m a casual smoker, enjoying a few bowls on the weekend and one occasionally after work during the week.
Still it p!sses me off that I can’t grab 2oz tins for $10 like my US brothers.
Working on the breathe method and retro-hale currently; trying to get the taste of the baccys I’ve got.
It’s a process, but I’m slowly getting more than a mouthful of peppery smoke (working some C&D Autumn Evening and getting maple notes at the moment). Going SLOW and not puffing like a chimney (as you would with a cigar) has been the challenge, all while trying to keep the bowl lit.
Looking forward to learning more and hearing some good yarns from fellow pipers.
Before the laws changed 2019 re; importing tobacco, 1 in 4-5 orders were intercepted by customs.
During this Rona period over twelve orders made it to my door before I got caught for a 2nd time last week.
Although I'm told I'm in for a big fine [$1,500] it pales alongside what those twelve orders of tobacco would have cost here [1lb = $1,150]
First offence gets a warning letter so my advice is to make 1lb orders until customs finds one. [Didn't have much luck with tins. Bulk has a much better chance of getting through undetected. May as well order at least 1lb per order since customs treats it no differently to a 50g tin]
It is not illegal to import cigars would you believe.
Since I've been busted I might start ordering cigars from O/S.
Smoking a pipe gets better with experience. Before one realises packing and puffing cadence becomes 2nd nature.
Welcome from the northern suburbs of Sydney. Just a heads up, Sunriseboy has some tobacco for sale here and he only ships to Aus (I think he is in Queensland) Check out the for sale section.
Welcome from Knik River, Alaska!
Visited Oz twice. A beautiful country of diverse people and landscapes. I don’t see my life concluding without another visit.
Visited Oz twice. A beautiful country of diverse people and landscapes. I don’t see my life concluding without another visit.
Thanks buddy. Interesting way of considering things. I thought a couple of tins wouldn’t be worth prosecuting, but it’s hard to tell. Maybe it’s smarter just going big and stockpiling? Like you said it’s better to be ahead of you get pinged with a $1500 fine.
Bit late, like 6 weeks late, but welcome from another newbie from North Qld, Berg.Howdy from down under
Reformed / casual cigar smoker, who recently became interested in pipes from a buddy who I ride ADV bikes with.
Kinda jealous of the aroma of his pipe around a campfire, so decided to give it a crack.
Quite taken back by the level of commitment and learning involved, but the relaxation of sipping on a pipe for an hour or so certainly makes it a worthwhile hobby in my humble view.
Currently have a couple of pipes – a Savinelli Rusticated 106 and a MM Country Gentleman.
I bought the MM as a knock about pipe and the 106 as my “good” pipe – but to be honest the MM smokes as good if not better currently than my 106.
I’m guessing over time the briar (and my skill level) will potentially flip that view.
Unfortunately, being in Australia, the level of taxation in general, but especially for tobacco, has really activated my anarco capitalist side @ ~$70/oz.
I guess I’m fortunate to some degree that I’m a casual smoker, enjoying a few bowls on the weekend and one occasionally after work during the week.
Still it p!sses me off that I can’t grab 2oz tins for $10 like my US brothers.
Working on the breathe method and retro-hale currently; trying to get the taste of the baccys I’ve got.
It’s a process, but I’m slowly getting more than a mouthful of peppery smoke (working some C&D Autumn Evening and getting maple notes at the moment). Going SLOW and not puffing like a chimney (as you would with a cigar) has been the challenge, all while trying to keep the bowl lit.
Looking forward to learning more and hearing some good yarns from fellow pipers.
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