Ever Drawn Blood Whilst Packing A Bowl?

[jpmcwjr]

Two pricks do not a "Bunch" make! At least according to my GF. She likes when I find the bigger stems and take them out.

 

[jvnshr]

Another reason to prefer a tamper.

 

[tinbird]

Why was my immediate thought involved the virgin organisms and how they should be group with a tamper?

 

[jabo]

Ah, another warning label ! The Pregnancy one scares me the most though ! ;-)

 

[mawnansmiff]

Nate, too early to tell really...I'll give a better answer after a few more bowls.
"Another reason to prefer a tamper."
Javan, I only use a tamper once the bowl is lit. I prefer to use my digits when packing as I get to 'feel' how tight I am loading.
The important thing is that the discomfort was worth it in the end. Blackwoods Flake is a yummy blend ::
Regards,
Jay.

 

[jvnshr]

Javan, I only use a tamper once the bowl is lit. I prefer to use my digits when packing as I get to 'feel' how tight I am loading.
The important thing is that the discomfort was worth it in the end. Blackwoods Flake is a yummy blend

Yep, some prefer built-in tampers and I can totally understand them. I mostly pack with a tamper but at the end I check the tightness with my finger. Enjoy Blackwoods.

 

[toobfreak]

The finger is the ultimate built in tamper. :mrgreen:

 

[deathmetal]

Did the blood reduce the alkalinity and increase nicotine absorption?
"Blood Tobacco" has a great ring to it.

 

[mso489]

Now when I spot those spiny stems in a blend, and I want to crunch them down a little tighter in the pipe bowl I'm packing, I reach for a pipe nail and give them a firm tamping. I can feel them bend and break, and usually they burn smoothly after that. P.S. I don't think the whiskey barrel chips in Frog Morton Cellar are meant for smoking ... but now that you mention it ....

 

[winton]

I just gave blood. The nurse said wait an hour or so before smoking. I said I would wait until Wed morning at the pipe show.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Well folks, having since had my second and third bowl of Blackwoods Flake and though the tip of the thumb is still tender it was well worth it.
BF is certainly up there with the better Virginia Flakes though still not a patch on my beloved FVF.
More trials to follow with my other new McClelland Va blends...hopefully with no blood loss involved.
Regards,
Jay.

 

[ophiuchus]

For several years out of college I worked in a hospital lab as a medical technologist. One of the many tasks I had to perform was phlebotomy. During this time, my pipe smoking was mostly done on the weekend/days off. Consequently, I never drew blood while packing a bowl, and as phlebotomy requires the use of both hands, I never packed a bowl while drawing blood.
:mrgreen:
Seriously, though ... just the idea of a tobacco stem sliver makes my thumb itch. Glad you're recovering.

 

[jvnshr]

Did the blood reduce the alkalinity and increase nicotine absorption?

Good one