Hello everybody. I am a new pipe hobbyist, and new to the forum.
I was born and raised in Miami, and moved out west to California a few years ago to take advantage of cooler temperatures, hiking trails, and glorious national parks.
California in general, and my county in particular, is not very tobacco friendly. Lots of local legislation, and the fact that this state is extremely flammable, make smoking strictly prohibited almost everywhere. Despite this, I am happy to say that we still have a B&M nearby, and the owner (Doug) was super helpful in getting me started with my first pipe and a few house blends to explore.
That was earlier this year, and what a happy moment that was, buying my first pipe; a basket briar that I fired up as soon as I got back to my car (and then used to burn my tongue off)
I am grateful to the shopkeeper for the basic advice he gave me on packing, tamping and smoking. But most of what I have learned thus far seems to have come from reading, experimentation, and, well, you guys.
Thank you!
I was born and raised in Miami, and moved out west to California a few years ago to take advantage of cooler temperatures, hiking trails, and glorious national parks.
California in general, and my county in particular, is not very tobacco friendly. Lots of local legislation, and the fact that this state is extremely flammable, make smoking strictly prohibited almost everywhere. Despite this, I am happy to say that we still have a B&M nearby, and the owner (Doug) was super helpful in getting me started with my first pipe and a few house blends to explore.
That was earlier this year, and what a happy moment that was, buying my first pipe; a basket briar that I fired up as soon as I got back to my car (and then used to burn my tongue off)
I am grateful to the shopkeeper for the basic advice he gave me on packing, tamping and smoking. But most of what I have learned thus far seems to have come from reading, experimentation, and, well, you guys.
Thank you!
