Hello from the Home of the KY Derby

[CD15]

Started lurking a month ago. I’m really enjoying the forum. Grew up with my dad smoking a pipe, and been in love with them ever since. Started smoking them about 10 years ago, but due to some faulty techniques, I gave up after a year.

Now I’m back and loving them, partly due to finding the forum. I’ve learned a ton in a short period of time.

I also, unfortunately, came to realize that the whole future of tobacco is up in the air. I’ve been scrambling ever since to start my cellar! I’m jumping on as many sales on the forum, and on the retailer websites, as I can.

One member told me this isn’t a forum. It’s a brotherhood. Looking forward to being a part of it!

Chris

 

[mso489]

CD15, welcome aboard. I've had a difficult history with Louisville. My wife and I always watch the Derby and she makes a good mint julep for the purpose. On the other hand, my late wife actually attended the race with an irresponsible driver, she a college student, and was unforgivably mistreated by law enforcement there, hence I could never spend any money in Louisville or go to or through the city. People don't forget. But you are most welcome -- wonderful info and expertise here. Enjoy!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Welcome from Mt. Sterling.

 

[CD15]

Whoa MSO. That certainly sounds like a bad experience. I’ve actually only been to the Derby once. And I think it’s extremely overrated. The Oaks, or the new Thurby, are much better options. Hopefully if you ever find yourself back in the Ville, you’ll have a better experience.

 

[CD15]

Hey neighbor in Mt. Sterling! Small world. My son-in-law is from there. Good people down that way.

 

[gervais]

Welcome CD15! From Ontario, Canada. Happy to hear you are having better luck with your pipes now. Anything you really like smoking blend-wise?

 

[trouttimes]

Welcome from Colorado.

 

[augiebd]

Welcome from Western Canada!

 

[CD15]

Thanks for the warm welcomes!

Gervais, so far I’m liking 1-Q, Cult Blood Red Moon, Old Toby, Bulls Eye Flake, and just had my first taste of Margate. Trying to strike a nice balance between aromatic and nons.

How bout yourself?

 

[maulragoth]

Welcome CD15! I like the Lane 1-Q still, but I do not go to it much, I keep it on hand. Especially for sharing with a new smoker, they usually like it quite a bit too. I really like all the Luxury Flakes from Stokkebye too - amongst a variety of many blends across the tobacco board now. I think I am going to go fire up some 5-brothers next.

Wish you well and glad you are here (from one lurker to another =) )

 

[Sonorisis]

Welcome aboard!!!

 

[CD15]

Welcome CD15! I like the Lane 1-Q still, but I do not go to it much, I keep it on hand. Especially for sharing with a new smoker, they usually like it quite a bit too. I really like all the Luxury Flakes from Stokkebye too - amongst a variety of many blends across the tobacco board now. I think I am going to go fire up some 5-brothers next.

Wish you well and glad you are here (from one lurker to another =) )

Bought some 5-brothers just the other day, but haven’t tried it yet. At this point, I have so much tobacco that my gf thinks I’ve gone insane. Looking forward to trying it all lol.

Wishing you well also!

 

[smokiespipesmoker123]

Welcome from East Tennessee , my wife’s got family in East Louisville, always a joy to visit. Love me some goetta and a hot brown sammich

 

[CD15]

Welcome from East Tennessee , my wife’s got family in East Louisville, always a joy to visit. Love me some goetta and a hot brown sammich

Thanks piper! Tennessee is a beautiful place! And it’s hard to beat a hot brown for sure

 

[alaskanpiper]

Welcome from Knik River, Alaska!!!

 

[peregrinus]

Hello and welcome from Seattle, Washington.

 

[CD15]

Welcome from Knik River, Alaska!!!

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Whoa! That’s stunning

 

[cshubhra]

Welcome!!!

 

[timelord]

Welcome from Sao Paulo, Brasil. I spent a bit of time working across the Ohio river in Jeffersonville a few years ago.

 

[Pierre1965]

I met some nice people from the Derby City Pipe Club at the St. Louis Pipe show. They seemed like they'd be a nice group to hang out with. Welcome aboard.