Hello Everyone!

[surtrungr]

I've been lurking in the shadows for some time, and finally made myself a proper account. I really enjoy reading the forums here, as well as the full website at large, with informative updates from folks in the pipe community. Just wanted to say hello from the corn fields of northern Illinois!
I'm 25 years old. Been puffing a pipe since I was 18 years old, standing in formation with my Army special ops unit (honorable discharge '09.) I'm working on cutting loose some of my basket pipes (the memories make this nearly impossible), and transitioning into just a small rotation of artisan pipes that I'll enjoy more. I work with my hands a lot as a part time business owner/maker of stuff ontop of my day job (blacksmithing, leather working, artistic media) - so I love those lightweight Missouri Meerschaum cobs for clenchin'!
Also aiming to finally quit the cigarettes (never was a heavy coffin nail person, but it aint easy!), and become simply a Pipe Man.
I just wanted to humbly thank y'all for having me here and say hello!

 

[yohanan]

Hello surtrungr, and Welcome to the Forum. ::

 

[cigrmaster]

surtrungr, welcome to the forum. It is a great place to learn about pipes and tobacco and also make some good friends. I hope you enjoy the site as much as I do.

 

[petes03]

Welcome! Also thank you for your service to our country. It seems we are close in age as I'm knocking on 30. I, too, have been in some sort of craft/ trade type job my whole working life and some before that, so we already have something ( besides the wonderful pipe) in common.

 

[mso489]

surtrungr, welcome to Forums. Lots of useful information for pipe smoking here -- pipes, tobaccos, repairs, history,

opinions, photos, several carvers participating, wide range of ages, members from all over (not just U.S.), diversity

of interests. You'll definitely get focused in on your pipe interests.

 

[tbradsim1]

At Ease Sur and Welcome, Thanks for your service I"m an old Navy man, need help just ask.

 

[jah76]

Welcome!

 

[jndyer]

Welcome, you have found a great place to hang out. Happy puffing.

 

[ejames]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[dhizzy]

Good to have you. Blacksmithing and leather working huh? Interesting!

 

[uberam3rica]

Welcome to the forums!

 

[rickpal14]

Welcome to PM.com!!!

 

[shaintiques]

Welcome and hang on to the old baskets you may want to revisit them at a later date. I've got lots of old drugstore pipes that have been gifted to me. Many of them don't get smoked much but sit proudly in the rack with those more regularly smoked for sentimental reasons.

 

[smeigs]

welcome my friend. Glad you joined us.

 

[judcole]

Welcome aboard.

 

[sergemoat]

Welcome!

 

[micdabutcher]

G'day Surtrungr from an Aussie puffer. Welcome. I'm fairly new as well and can't help but feel as though there is a bit of a family feel on this forum.

 

[werdna]

Welcome to th forum.

 

[simnettpratt]

Welcome surt; you will fit right in here.
We want pictures of your smithying.
And we want to know what surtrungr means!

 

[gwtwdbss]

Thank you for your service surtrungr. Welcome aboard!