Gratitude

[shawn622]

Next om my list of amazing people to thank is the famous blender himself, Russ Ouelette, Proving that the pipe community is a class act, and Russ in no exception. We have been emailing for a couple of weeks. He has a big heart. I had told him i wanted to try his famous Black House. He told me to say i needed a sample next time i ordered from P&C. I said "Crap... I just ordered all i could get till next month." So russ sends me a sample of Black House, and Vischer Ferry. The Black House is to die for, and the Vischer Ferry smells amazing!!! I'm taking the kids to the beach today... Im taking the Vischer Ferry too. I'll take the Magnum Opus that Baronsamedi gave me too. Making a pitcher of iced cappuccino to take too. Brewing the espresso now!! It's going to be a great day!!! Thanks Russ and Baron!!!

 

[shawn622]

Hey baron. Just found the other pipe. Its a beauty... Thanks brother!!!!

 

[kabong30]

BTW, your Pete is on the truck for delivery today.

 

[shawn622]

BTW.... YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[damnyak]

I am with you Shawn, I am new to the forum, and everyone has been so bloody kind. Its nice to get away from the harshness of the world to chat and mingle with a group of people who really want to be nice to one another.
So good.

 

[baronsamedi]

When I started on this forum I saw all the veteran members paying it forward and building up other pipe smokers and I was always a little embarrassed that I couldn't do the same. Now I'm happy to take part of what I have or split a sample I just tried with a fellow piper. Because of the actions of others on the forum, to me it's just what pipe smokers do.

 

[shawn622]

I was walking out the door to go to the beach when the UPS truck pulled up.... I got the package and it was a Texas address. I had no idea who it could be from. Well it was my first Peterson that Kabong sent me. I thoght you were from canada Kabong... I must be crazy... So i'm fixing to pack a bowl of Newminster English Oriental since it's my favorite baccy right now. Its a beautiful piece. Thanks Kabong. You da man ::

 

[kabong30]

Yup, Texas. I hope you enjoy it, buddy. Happy smoking!

 

[crpntr1]

Everything's better in/from TX :D

 

[kabong30]

^

Truth. Preach on!

 

[shawn622]

Yea, Chris, Clint, abd Kabong(name still shrouded in secrecy), all from the lone star state All blessed me with gifts, and Kabong is the only one i can't send anything back to because i have no return addy.. Baron, you are correct sir. As much as i appreciate all the stuff, it is a humbling experience. Yep Damn yak... Its insane in a great way. I find myself plotting out how to surprise everyone who has gifted me. I have all the return addys on my computer for just such an occasion. Im just down on my luck right now. I'm 41 and have had it all 2x and lost it. Once to a marriage where i walked away with my clothes, and a beater car, and once when i broke my back and had to close shop. I have rebounded since then, but a woman i was dating stole over 14k cash from me and a $12,000 minivan that was paid off. I'm crafty. It won't be long. I may never make 6 figures again, but I'll be comfortable. I just have to work more with my mind, then my muscles. something funny happened to me at the beach. I'm posting a thread. Keep your eyes peeled. Thank again guys. you all rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kabong30]

Have I not said Fred yet? Apologies. Also, pay it forward.

 

[baronsamedi]

I got a nice selection of the Newminster line today from Shawn622. Good show man! I'm smoking some tonight and bringing some to the Dallas area meetup tomorrow. The Post Office had put double plastic bags over your envelope! I guess they weren't into Latakia!

 

[colcolt]

Being a long time pistol shooter and cast my own bullets, I've had my fair share of gun forums and can attest to the fact that there are many that will argue over anything and everything. I just don't have time for that sort of sophomoric mentality and won't get caught up in it. I left a couple forums due to that ongoing feud some had.
I almost laughed when I found this forum. I couldn't believe there was actually a forum about pipe smoking!! I thought to myself, there's something for everyone on the Internet regardless of what you're into.
I also share in a sense of gratitude for what I've learned on here in the past couple months I've been here and have learned more in that short time that I have for the past 30 years about tobacco and pipes. Most pipes I've discovered here I'd never heard of before...Upshall, Nording,Luciano, and many others nor had I heard of the vast array of tobacco...that in itself is mind boggling.
A gracious thanks to guys like mp31guitar and Mick and others (lest I forget names) for the samples and Harris for his profound pipe knowledge and suggestions. No one had to take the time for this and it's been most appreciated to say the least. Thanks guys.

 

[uberam3rica]

Im still trying to figure out the difference between Balkan and English.

I can't remember why, but there is a thread on it somewhere here. Someone asks about the difference, and then it pops up again.
This site has wonderful people. Twice I bought a pipe from someone here, opened the box and found two pipes. At least twice I was contacted for no reason and given a generous amount of tobacco. I was given two pipes by two different members, one gave them to me as an apology, the other as a seasoned pipe veteran helping out a newbie. I posted a thread saying I was looking for someone to make me a tamper, and they made it for me free of charge even though I offered money. I try to give back when I can. I include baccy with the pipes I sell, I gave away a few pipes. I'm giving two of the tampers I carved for the tamper swap to to of the guys who just bought pipes from me. I've been given a lot from this forum, and I'm try to give back.

 

[kabong30]

I have gained a TON of knowledge here that I would have had to screw up a lot of my stuff to learn otherwise.

 

[uberam3rica]

I found it! Here is the thread on The Difference Between English and Balkans

 

[shawn622]

Check out my latest 2 post. Nuff said!!!!

 

[tjameson]

Much gratitude to Shawn!!!! I just received an awesome package with some super generous samples! Thanks to him and Uber for overflowing my small pipe shelf with new tobaccos! Its awesome to have a bunch of variety now (need more pipes now haha I thought 4 was enough, damn incurable PAD!) Also a big thank you again to everyone on this forum for making it the best place to spend my down time because of the amazing community! Respect and thanks to all!

 

[uberam3rica]

I thought 4 was enough, damn incurable PAD

There is no such thing as "enough" when it comes to pipes and tobacco.