Enjoying my Pipe Again!

[djgilx]

I bought my first pipe nearly 50 years ago!
But I have not been a consistent smoker - sometimes smoking quite frequently, and sometimes not smoking for 6 months or a year. After a break of nearly a year, my new year’s resolution is to get into pipes again!
I found pipesmagazine and decided to join - only to find that I was already a member! But I had not been in touch for a long time and had forgotten about it … So I feel like a new member, even if I’m not!!
My favourite pipes are from E A Carey. The other day I read that it is better to put tape over the holes in the stem: any thoughts on that?
My favourite tobacco has been Mellow Virginia, but I was given a tin of Bankers from JJ Fox in London, which I am very much enjoying.
I am a church minister (semi-retired!), and I live near Dover on the south coast of England.

 

[STP]

I bought my first pipe nearly 50 years ago!
But I have not been a consistent smoker - sometimes smoking quite frequently, and sometimes not smoking for 6 months or a year. After a break of nearly a year, my new year’s resolution is to get into pipes again!
I found pipesmagazine and decided to join - only to find that I was already a member! But I had not been in touch for a long time and had forgotten about it … So I feel like a new member, even if I’m not!!
My favourite pipes are from E A Carey. The other day I read that it is better to put tape over the holes in the stem: any thoughts on that?
My favourite tobacco has been Mellow Virginia, but I was given a tin of Bankers from JJ Fox in London, which I am very much enjoying.
I am a church minister (semi-retired!), and I live near Dover on the south coast of England.

Welcome back

 

[Chasing Embers]

How long ago were you a member?

 

[Jacob74]

Welcome back, friend. Is the Fox Bankers blend still a cigar leaf forward experience?

 

[djgilx]

How long ago were you a member?

I can’t remember. Probably at least 10 years.

 

[MattRVA]

Welcome back from Virginia

 

[AlanH]

Welcome back! What tradition (denomination) do you minister in ?

 

[jpmcwjr]

Welcome from the Central Coast of California!

As to taping holes in the stem; far better than nothing. Have you a photo of same?

Please put your location in your Profile, as people are forgetful.
Why:
That will save questions in the future as to where you live when you later mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts. It cuts down on posts or PMs asking where you are.
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. province, etc.

 

[jpmcwjr]

How long ago were you a member?

Since Nov. 2014. (Info in the avatar).

 

[FurCoat]

Welcome from North Carolina

 

[beargreasediet]

I’d like to think that pipe smoke is a sweet smelling aroma to the Almighty. Welcome back!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Since Nov. 2014. (Info in the avatar).

Ah, been here 10 days longer. I know I could've looked but thought it would be more polite to ask.

 

[djgilx]

Welcome back, friend. Is the Fox Bankers blend still a cigar leaf forward experience?

Yes! It’s good!

How long ago were you a member?

2014!

 

[djgilx]

Ah, been here 10 days longer. I know I could've looked but thought it would be more polite to ask.

?

 

[djgilx]

I’d like to think that pipe smoke is a sweet smelling aroma to the Almighty. Welcome back!

I agree!
A kind of incense? ???

 

[djgilx]

Welcome back! What tradition (denomination) do you minister in ?

I was an Anglican priest for 32 years, serving mostly as a school chaplain - a missionary to teenagers!
My dear wife died 12 years ago and I decided to retire early, and leave the Church of England (frustrated by the liberal direction it was taking). I had visited Russia and Greece a number of times, and was drawn to the Orthodox Church. Last year I was ordained by the Greek Archbishop here in England to serve in the church in the town of Margate (about 20 miles from where I live).
I am very happily settled!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Ah, one of the many name sakes for Esoterica tobaccos! I love Margate, and Penzance is just fine, too, while at the other side of the island.

 

[Derby]

Welcome from Minnesota ?

 

[Laurent]

Welcome from Michigan

 

[mso489]

Welcome back aboard from central North Carolina. I had an E.A. Carey pipe for a while, and I taped over the carburetor slots, since they didn't seem to add anything and I got a better draw with them covered. If you're thrifty about pipes, as I often am, look at Rossi pipes by Savinelli, new pipes by Kaywoodie, the Saxon line, and French Ropp pipes. The Rossi pipes are lower price than Savinelli, but have the same smoking characteristics, just a little less fancy with the finishes. In cobs, I spend a little more to get the acrylic stems on special series, still only about $26.