Greetings from the Peak District, UK.

[The Clay King]

Hi there - joining you all from the Peak District, UK. I am a relative newcomer to the world of pipe smoking - having only purchased my first pipe (a humble Vauen briar) a year ago. I've been hooked since on the ritual of it all, not to mention the infinite selection of makers, shapes and tobaccos to get lost in.

It's been a fun (and somewhat expensive) year! Not a single regret however...

Anyway, since I occasionally find myself on here trawling through threads I find interesting I thought I should create an account and stop being so passive - it's great to see so many members; I am under 30 and know literally nobody into pipes in my social circle, so looking forward to having a few conversations.

I'm also extremely fond of hiking & wild camping, and I'm incredibly lucky to live in an area of natural beauty where I can combine the two hobbies with smoking my pipe - something that has added great pleasure to sitting around the camp-fire ?

I've no idea what else to say, so I'll leave it at that.

Happy smoking!

Fred

@FrumiousBandersnatch I live in Chesterfield so not that far away from you; it would be great if we could get together for a few beers & bowls when the pandemic is over!

 

[Kingsley]

Howdy, howdy.

 

[mso489]

Are you in the Dark Peak or the White Peak? Welcome from central North Carolina, U.S.

 

[Scottishgaucho]

Lovely part of the world you live in. ?

Great to have you here on the forum.

 

[TonyManx]

Welcome from Connecticut USA. I own one Vauen, and don't consider it a 'humble' pipe. I would like another. I also hike. I enjoy going somewhere that I can sit, and enjoy the view and a bowlful. I recent made a collapsible grill to take along, and warm a can of soup. BTW, I prefer to hike in cold weather, no sweating or insects.

 

[puffy]

Welcome Aboard

 

[smknron]

Welcome from Florida. Enjoy your pipes & tobacco

 

[Jacob74]

 

[FrumiousBandersnatch]

@FrumiousBandersnatch I live in Chesterfield so not that far away from you; it would be great if we could get together for a few beers & bowls when the pandemic is over!

That would be great! I'll keep in touch

 

[FrumiousBandersnatch]

Are you in the Dark Peak or the White Peak? Welcome from central North Carolina, U.S.

Hi there! I'm from the White Peak, although enjoy the ruggedness of the Dark Peak just as much!

 

[FrumiousBandersnatch]

Welcome from Connecticut USA. I own one Vauen, and don't consider it a 'humble' pipe. I would like another. I also hike. I enjoy going somewhere that I can sit, and enjoy the view and a bowlful. I recent made a collapsible grill to take along, and warm a can of soup. BTW, I prefer to hike in cold weather, no sweating or insects.

They are fantastic pipes! I only meant that the first briar I purchased was their "Beginners" model - sounds like you've got a proper set up there, and I agree re: cold weather, give me frostbitten mornings over midge ridden sunshine any day!

 

[beefeater33]

Welcome from Ohio!................
My Grandmother was born in Bungay, England............

 

[JOHN72]

Be welcome,from Spain................

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Welcome!️

 

[Grangerous]

Welcome from the East Coast, USA!

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Be Welcome Sir, an have my Best Greetings from Finland

 

[Slacey]

Hello from Shropshire!

 

[Sgetz]

Welcome from Durham in the UK

 

[Ettrick puffer]

Welcome from the Scottish Borders, agree pipe smoking adds to the ambiance of wild camping.
Happy puffing
Ettrick puffer

 

[Christos D. Tsatsaronis]

Welcome from Athens, hiking fan here also (plus caving), be well.