Seems introductions are encouraged here, so I'll give it a go.
Got tired of paying $6 per pack/$60 per carton of cigarettes (which is actually pretty cheap compared to some areas of the US). Picked up a Mikromatic rolling machine, some tubes, and tobacco. After the initial investment, my cost went to about $1 per pack/$10 per carton (plus time to inject using the machine, which is the biggest trade off)
Saw a bag of cherry pipe tobacco and decided to give it a whirl (I know the whole cherry thing is common for beginners). Rolled a few cigs out of it- the machine didn't like the damp wide cut tobacco. Realized it was actually pipe tobacco, picked up a starter kit on amazon and spent the last few months learning.
Got a few estate pipes, a selection of primarily aromatic tobaccos (this is what I want right now, something tastier and better smelling than cigs). Really having fun with the "hobby" side of it. Made a few orders off of P&C and 4noggins. Some corn cobs in the mail for creating a rotation.
Aside from the newly acquired pipe smoking hobby, I went to college for engineering (Architectural Engineering- for building systems) which was harder than I had anticipated, enjoy classic cars and fixing them (or trying to: I can break it on my own and usually pay less than at a shop) and I've had my 1976 Datsun 280z for over 10 years now. I also enjoy artistic pursuits like painting, architectural model building, and Halloween. I love the art/lighting/ambiance of Halloween and the fall.
I hope to learn a lot here and converse with like-minded individuals, as well as find a positive outlet to occupy my time. I am also 1.5 years sober, had a rather nasty relapse in 2020 (it was a rough time for everyone).
I've included a picture of the Datsun (I put a replacement stock engine in it a few years ago, yes on my own and I only had a few leftover bolts) and a Halloween yard display I did in 2018.
Got tired of paying $6 per pack/$60 per carton of cigarettes (which is actually pretty cheap compared to some areas of the US). Picked up a Mikromatic rolling machine, some tubes, and tobacco. After the initial investment, my cost went to about $1 per pack/$10 per carton (plus time to inject using the machine, which is the biggest trade off)
Saw a bag of cherry pipe tobacco and decided to give it a whirl (I know the whole cherry thing is common for beginners). Rolled a few cigs out of it- the machine didn't like the damp wide cut tobacco. Realized it was actually pipe tobacco, picked up a starter kit on amazon and spent the last few months learning.
Got a few estate pipes, a selection of primarily aromatic tobaccos (this is what I want right now, something tastier and better smelling than cigs). Really having fun with the "hobby" side of it. Made a few orders off of P&C and 4noggins. Some corn cobs in the mail for creating a rotation.
Aside from the newly acquired pipe smoking hobby, I went to college for engineering (Architectural Engineering- for building systems) which was harder than I had anticipated, enjoy classic cars and fixing them (or trying to: I can break it on my own and usually pay less than at a shop) and I've had my 1976 Datsun 280z for over 10 years now. I also enjoy artistic pursuits like painting, architectural model building, and Halloween. I love the art/lighting/ambiance of Halloween and the fall.
I hope to learn a lot here and converse with like-minded individuals, as well as find a positive outlet to occupy my time. I am also 1.5 years sober, had a rather nasty relapse in 2020 (it was a rough time for everyone).
I've included a picture of the Datsun (I put a replacement stock engine in it a few years ago, yes on my own and I only had a few leftover bolts) and a Halloween yard display I did in 2018.
