Hi from down Under

[smitty59]

Hi all, just joined in from the east coast down under. Really enjoying the read here, as I have re visited pipe smoking after many years. Trying as many different blends and varieties as I can source ATM. Looking forward to sharing the experience, and learning along the way. I want to make it a fun journey, and it's great to share with others in the same frame!

Cheers Smitty

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Welcome, from Texas! I'll be looking forward to reading your posts.

 

[brassmonkey]

Welcome aboard. Down under meaning Aus or further down under from NZ?

 

[smitty59]

Down under.. from Aus. Thanks guys!

 

[meatballj]

Hey Smitty. Welcome from Canada. Heading to your part of the world this summer. Sydney and Cairns. I know taxes are restrictive much like Canada, but are there any shops worth visiting while there?

 

[smitty59]

Alexanders in the city may be worth a look, I think there is a pipes and cigars in Double Bay too.

Cheers

 

[robcapp]

Welcome Smitty, where are you located?

I'm in Canberra.

Good group of guys here.

 

[cortezattic]

Welcome to the forums, Smitty! Always happy to hear from the other side of the planet. :clap:

 

[smitty59]

I'm up Camden way robcapp.

 

[npod]

Cheers and welcome. I look forward to following along with you on this great forum.

 

[jpmcwjr]

G'Day! N California here. Interested to know what tobaccos are readily available.
Jump right in!

 

[mackeson]

Welcome from Colorado! I look forward to reading your posts.

 

[smitty59]

Thanks all. I guess the basic Balkum Riff, Capstan, Stokkebey, and a lot of the commercial tinned stuff is available here, but man do you pay for it! I am plodding along with stuff I can import, as the price of tobacco here would have me doing Ned Kelly style" stand and deliver" shotgun style otherwise. I look forward to chatting with a heap of you guys, and thank you for the warm welcome!

I am still fluffing about with trying as many different blends as I can, trying to find a couple that will tickle my fancy, and have me stashing a few for a small cellar.

It's a fun journey so far, although the odd customs catch is frustrating.

Cheers Smitty

 

[puffy]

Welcome

 

[dottiewarden]

Welcome to this wonderfully international community.

It's a fun journey so far, although the odd customs catch is frustrating.

I often get non smoker travellers to bring me back 200 grams of blends I can't get locally, at any price. I don't do cross border online purchasing to avoid the frustration you mention. A co-worker is going to Chicago next month and that means Iwan Reis just became part of his travel plans. :D

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Best Greets from far North to Sunny Australia,looking forward to reading Your posts here.