Ever Have One Of Those Days?

[Bassman65]

After daughter’s hockey practice, I was really looking forward to a relaxing pipe. Been ill, so it’s been a couple weeks.

Sat down outside and lit up, but it was so windy I decided to go out a little later instead. Went back out and then it started raining, so back in again.

Came back out again and despite the wind I was determined to make it work. It was so windy my Peterson lighter was having none of it. I did however proceed to drop it on the cobblestone and make a nice gouge.

Went in and got another lighter. All seemed ok, then fluid ran out. Went back inside and was immediately enlisted to do a couple chores.

Went back out again with a third lighter. It then proceeded to crap out too. Like a bad sketch comedy.

I’ve now grabbed my Zippo, and am awaiting the next issue . It could have all been prevented, I know, if I just would have taken the time to enlist some common sense. I was just in such a rush to get out there, that I created most of my own issues- excluding the poor weather.

 

[seanv]

Sounds like a rough day. I count myself lucky to have a smoking room

 

[Bassman65]

I wish! My smoking room is the garage, but one of my sons was using it for band practice.

Now that I’m pretty much done, the sun has come out a bit, and the wind has died down. Figures.

First world problems.

 

[anotherbob]

I wish! My smoking room is the garage, but one of my sons was using it for band practice.

Now that I’m pretty much done, the sun has come out a bit, and the wind has died down. Figures.

First world problems.

hey once they get good it won't feel so terrible losing the practice space.

 

[olkofri]

I smoke in my car. Wind's a non issue.

 

[Pipke]

Lol, you had a bad one... Happens to all of us, but it's always sucks when the world seems to confound and thwart us. Good thing better days do happen.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Primarily indoor smoking here.

 

[bullet08]

Just smoke at the band practice, and tell them it's the dress rehearsal with fog effect and all.

 

[brian64]

Thanks for the reminder of how fortunate I am to be able to smoke indoors.

If I had to put up with wind or extreme temperatures I'd just chew.

 

[brian64]

Just smoke at the band practice, and tell them it's the dress rehearsal with fog effect and all.

But then he'd be forced to listen to whatever it is. That might be worse than the wind.

 

[bullet08]

But then he'd be forced to listen to whatever it is. That might be worse than the wind.

I was hoping his kid was talented.

 

[Bassman65]

I was hoping his kid was talented.

He is actually really good. Don’t want to cramp his style though

 

[huntertrw]

 

[anotherbob]

honestly it seems like I have one of those days every time I try a new blend that I am really excited to try. Last new blend I tried got it going and enjoying it and suddenly the wind picks up to a point I am afraid it would snatch the pipe out of my hand. Was afraid of burn out a few seconds of that and half the tobacco in the chamber got burnt. Best part the wind calmed down once I dumped the pipe . It makes me wonder why the wind Gods are so easy to make fun of and so panty in a bunch about a few jokes. (only half kidding it feels like that when it happens so frequently it feels personal).

 

[kcghost]

I can feel for you brother, but since I can smoke inside, I can't relate.

 

[dottlejockey]

Damn! Way to persevere! I admire your determination. :P

 

[Hillcrest]

Been there done that, many times. Next time it happens, light the pipe inside and carry it outside to smoke, it easier that way.

 

[dottlejockey]

Been there done that, many times. Next time it happens, light the pipe inside and carry it outside to smoke, it easier that way.

This is a tactic i employ often when lunting with the dog. If it's windy or in case of light rain, i simply light the pipe in the shop on my way out the door. Solid advice.

 

[pappymac]

Stuff happens in life and in pipe smoking.
Just last week, I came home from a weekend trip to find my over-the-stove microwave stopped working. Went into do laundry and found that my dryer decided it wasn't going to work either (it wouldn't start and the drum wouldn't rotate.) Said screw it! Went to light my pipe and my Old Boy decided it would spark but wouldn't light.

Went and bought a new dryer (the old one was 15 years old). The spring in the microwave door came loose but was easy to reattach. Cleaned the Old Boy with a pipe cleaner dipped in Everclear.

 

[mikethompson]

if I just would have taken the time to enlist some common sense.

We don't do that on this forum sir.