Hi from Walden. Born and Raised in Newburgh, NY.
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That's a question I'll ask in the tobacco section. As of now my tobacco is harsh, zero-aromatic and a waste of money. Can't wait to read reviews and ask questions of you good fellows on PM!
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The choices I had: get drafted into the army or enlisting and being able to choose which branch. I chose the latter. 4.5 years went by fast and to this day I'll always wonder if I should have stayed in as a career.
My first experience smoking a pipe was while I was in the Air Force after smelling a buddy's aromatic pipe smoke. Tried a cigarette and after choking on one would never light another. Glad I made the right choice. Probably one reason I got to live to the age of 74.
Welcome friend! Peace and quiet, yes, it's what it's all about.
Would you mind telling me a bit more about your army years?
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After basic, I went to school to train in a medical specialty and had orders for Vietnam as soon as I graduated. After waiting on the base for 5 days, the orders to ship out were canceled. New ones were issued sending me to Sheppard AFB, near Wichita Falls, Tx.
Enlistment is usually 4 yrs., but I wanted to quality to take the American Registry test in my specialty so I could easily get a job anywhere after I got discharged. The deal I made for getting more training, extended my tour 6 mos. and was well worth it!
I got my 4th stripe in my 4th year which was also the year my first child was born. Texas tornados are amazing to watch and I witnessed 2 of them - one that came close to the hospital I was working in at the time. (Would have loved to have lit up to settle my nerves after seeing that huge funnel of Texas dust not knowing which direction it was moving, but left my pipe at home.) It did a lot of damage just to the north to a small town called Burkburnett.
Capt. Black (white bag) was all I smoked in my Carey pipe and it was aromatic and smooth. It's changed.
...or I have.
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I wish I was able to contribute help and suggestions, but though I've smoked pipes for many years, I consider myself a novice. I miss my old sources of good pipe tobacco that went out of business years ago. Out of habit, smoking helps pass the time - especially with a good cup a coffee. With your help, my smoking perfection will happen again.
(note to myself: edit as soon as possible since not much time is allotted.)
(note to myself: edit as soon as possible since not much time is allotted.)
Where in Dutchess?
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What's with all the kangaroos? I've never seen that many in one place!
VDL-Piper
What's with all the kangaroos? I've never seen that many in one place!