Greetings from the Midwestern US

[Morrison Jeremiah]

Hello and welcome from London

 

[JOHN72]

Greetings from Spain, and welcome to this forum.......................

 

[STP]

Welcome

 

[cosmicfolklore]

 

[mikethompson]

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.

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Very nice intro!

I think you will find what you are looking for here, as so many of us do.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Yes, the older I get, the less I crave a big city and the more I crave open space and nature! Here in Nebraska, there are some good spots just on the outskirts of towns that I'd like to call my own someday! Usually pretty decent people as well (never lived in a really big city so I can only speculate)

Great into and a big welcome!

Please put your location in your Profile, as people are forgetful.
Why: It will save time for others as to where you live when you mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts, and for you in not having to reply to inquiries. .
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. province, etc.

 

[kcghost]

Welcome from KC!!

 

[Puffaluffaguss]

?‍ from New Mexico

 

[OldWill]

Welcome from Central Texas.

 

[gastro]

welcome from Minnesota!

 

[Bob the bear]

Welcome from Edinburgh Scotland

 

[dunnyboy]

Welcome from NYC.

 

[leonardbill1]

Welcome from Denver!

 

[scout19d3]

Welcome @Osirus , from Katy, TX, USA

 

[aspiring_sage]

Hello from MN!

 

[WVOldFart]

Hello and welcome from West Virginia.