Greetings from a Beginner in the Lone Star State

[Meat]

Howdy, everyone.

After enjoying the occasional cigar for the past twenty or so years, I've decided to take up a new vice hobby and venture into pipe smoking. I'm a complete beginner, having picked up my first pipe and tobacco only a few short weeks ago.

Even though I'm still learning and making plenty of mistakes, sitting on the back porch and enjoying a smoke while letting the world pass by has been most welcome.

The learning curve has been made easier by absorbing the knowledge and wisdom imparted by those more experienced, and it is appreciated.

Hopefully one day I can return the favor.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Welcome and very best greetings to the great State of Texas from Finland-EU

 

[seabee1999]

Greetings from a little north of you in Oklahoma. Welcome!

 

[proteus]

 

[keith929]

Hello and welcome from New Jersey.

 

[AroEnglish]

Welcome; glad to have you here! It does take a while to get it down so just post your questions if you find you're having trouble with anything.

 

[Speak Easy]

Greetings from Oklahoma. Welcome to the forum!

 

[dottlejockey]

Welcome from the Pacific NW! Looking forward to you sharing your journey and experiences with us.

 

[felix888]

Howdy, everyone.

After enjoying the occasional cigar for the past twenty or so years, I've decided to take up a new vice hobby and venture into pipe smoking. I'm a complete beginner, having picked up my first pipe and tobacco only a few short weeks ago.

Even though I'm still learning and making plenty of mistakes, sitting on the back porch and enjoying a smoke while letting the world pass by has been most welcome.

The learning curve has been made easier by absorbing the knowledge and wisdom imparted by those more experienced, and it is appreciated.

Hopefully one day I can return the favor.

Welcome to the world of pipe smoking! It's great that you're enjoying the experience so far, and I'm sure you'll get better with time and practice. There's something special about sitting back, relaxing, and savoring a good smoke. I'm glad you're finding the community helpful - we're always happy to share our knowledge and tips with newcomers. Keep puffing and learning, and I'm sure you'll be sharing your own wisdom with others in no time!

 

[ThomasS]

 

[FurCoat]

Welcome from North Carolina

 

[AreBee]

Long time cigar smoker and new pipe smoker as well. A new "vice" is exactly as I described pipe smoking as well.
Welcome form Connecticut!

 

[JoeW]

Welcome from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula!

 

[kcghost]

Welcome to the forum from KC. It takes a while to learn how to smoke as pipe, so be patient. Remember to dry your tobacco if necessary. don't pack your pipe so tightly, and smoke slowly. Relights are not your enemy.

 

[WirelessSmoke]

Hello from New England! I'm also new to the forum, and relatively new to pipe smoking.

 

[Bbailey324]

Welcome from Austin.

 

[Doctor Chopper]

 

[trouttimes]

Welcome from Alabama.

 

[Non-Mentholated Black Man]

Even though I'm still learning and making plenty of mistakes, sitting on the back porch and enjoying a smoke while letting the world pass by has been most welcome.

You already know all that there is; worrying about anything else is the mistake.

Welcome from the Birthplace of Texas.

 

[WVOldFart]

Hello and welcome from West Virginia.