Hello! My name is Eric. Currently, I hail from Tennessee - I don't see that changing in the near future. I have been enjoying and learning the hobby since 2013 under the wings of a long-time college friend and mentor. As I'm sure many of you can relate, I began with a sport basket pipe and a couple of ounces of a "gentle" aromatic that was about as enjoyable to my palate as original Listerine. Since then, I've amassed a cellar that lacks any clear focus but is decidedly "thin" in the aromatic category. Regarding briar, I have more pipes than I need, but I would still love to have more. I love a good blast and prefer a weight of less than 40g (60g if full bent). Anything very long or heavy can get tedious while hiking. On a personal note, I can be a bit of an introvert and voyeur, but I'm hoping to be more of a participant with a group of fellow hobbyists 
