Who knows. Who cares! I am still new to the art. And I sip slowly, perhaps too slow for some. I am following my relationship with my pipes carefully but with celebration. Since we last talked, I've bought a couple of pipes--one Chacom from France with no filter that I am saving for February 20th, International Pipe Smoking Day, and a second Vauen from Germany. A nice solid black with blue trim. I've also read a few books. One by Rick Newcombe titled In Search of Pipe Dreams. An interesting read but a guy I can't relate with. He goes for the expensive pipes, those that run in the thousands. At 60, I best save my money for those doctor bills that will inevitably come. Rick just couldn't stop talking about wanting the hole of his pipe bigger. I'm fine with mine as is. Another book, and one very fitting for novices like me, The Ultimate Pipe Book by Richard Hacker. Excellent book. Like a friend, really. He goes through everything, including the various tobaccos and blends. A must read, I'd say. A+. Too I will read Stokkebye: The Life and Good Times of a Tobacco Man. It seems like the older books jive well of this old guy. And now back to my pipe along with a Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English. What a combo! Stay well and smoke slow.
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I’ll make two reading suggestions. Must reads. You’ll be glad you did.
My Lady Nicotine written in the 1890’s
The Haunted Bookshop written in 1919 by Chris Morley
I saved you the trouble, here’s a link. It’s hysterical. Enjoy it!
My Lady Nicotine written in the 1890’s
The Haunted Bookshop written in 1919 by Chris Morley
My Lady Nicotine
books.google.com
I saved you the trouble, here’s a link. It’s hysterical. Enjoy it!
A bit over a month young fellow. I checked under your icon.
Hacker, in my opinion, while informative is also a bit pedantic. Still, an enjoyable read if not taken as the gospel.
Hacker, in my opinion, while informative is also a bit pedantic. Still, an enjoyable read if not taken as the gospel.
Same.
But, I really enjoyed "The Perfect Smoke" by Fred Hanna. It's a collection of his pipe and smoking related essays. He's a great writer and a noteworthy ambassador of our hobby.
Thanks, my friend. Funny that just after I read your post I ran across My Lady Nicotine.I’ll make two reading suggestions. Must reads. You’ll be glad you did.
My Lady Nicotine written in the 1890’s
The Haunted Bookshop written in 1919 by Chris Morley
My Lady Nicotine
books.google.com
I saved you the trouble, here’s a link. It’s hysterical. Enjoy it!
I know. I want to be with the pull. But I have another new one that satisfies me. Pleasure to me you!