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teknohippie

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Mar 26, 2022
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So I've been lurking and browsing various threads anonymously for some time now and decided to bite the bullet and go ahead with creating an account. This place seems to be quite the treasure trove of information for a newbie like me!

I made the switch from cigarettes awhile back, because I recognized that I was no longer enjoying tobacco, I was just looking for a quick nic hit. I quit nicotine for a full week before picking up a pipe which has allowed me to truly appreciate tobacco again.

So far one of my favorite parts of pipe smoking has been discovering and exploring the various blends. I've amassed quite a little collection of tins so far and my wallet hates me for it. There are just so many I want to try!

I am a big fan of English blends and just opened my first tin of JF Germain's Balkan Sobranie yesterday. It's quite frankly delicious. Aside from that I'm trying very hard to explore the nuanced Va and VaPer while coloring my new IMP meerschaum. They're a fickle tobacco in my experience but I think I'm gaining an appreciation for the subtle flavorings.

Anyway, glad to be here and looking forward to joining the community! Here's a photo of the SoC (State of the Collection)!
 

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kurtbob

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So I've been lurking and browsing various threads anonymously for some time now and decided to bite the bullet and go ahead with creating an account. This place seems to be quite the treasure trove of information for a newbie like me!

I made the switch from cigarettes awhile back, because I recognized that I was no longer enjoying tobacco, I was just looking for a quick nic hit. I quit nicotine for a full week before picking up a pipe which has allowed me to truly appreciate tobacco again.

So far one of my favorite parts of pipe smoking has been discovering and exploring the various blends. I've amassed quite a little collection of tins so far and my wallet hates me for it. There are just so many I want to try!

I am a big fan of English blends and just opened my first tin of JF Germain's Balkan Sobranie yesterday. It's quite frankly delicious. Aside from that I'm trying very hard to explore the nuanced Va and VaPer while coloring my new IMP meerschaum. They're a fickle tobacco in my experience but I think I'm gaining an appreciation for the subtle flavorings.

Anyway, glad to be here and looking forward to joining the community! Here's a photo of the SoC (State of the Collection)!
Welcome from SE Georgia sir!
 

teknohippie

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Mar 26, 2022
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Damn, that’s a solid rotation you’ve already got going there. Cult BRM and Seattle Pipe Club PP were the first two tobaccos I ever bought - you have great taste! Welcome aboard.
Cheers! I actually balked when I first tasted Blood Red Moon, quickly decided aro's we're not really my thing.

Then ordered the Autumn Evening and Vanilla Creme, just to be sure :P
 
Feb 12, 2022
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Currently an ATL city slicker, but getting ready to move to NM!
Hoping the wife, dog, and I can make it up to your neck of the woods for one last weekend of camping before our big move :)

I can only imagine how well camping and piping go together!
We need a North GA/Metro area pipe club so bad. I keep hoping that a fellow Georgian will tell me one exists.
 
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