Hello all. My name is Steve and I live in Brisbane Australia. I have been smoking a pipe for about two years and enjoy it very much. Unfortunately, the piping culture is almost non-existent in Australia and often I fell like the lone piper. Because of that, the availability of good Pipe tobacco is very limited and extremely expensive at around $100 a tin! I am very envious of the piping culture in the US and Europe. I guess I am trying to feel connected to people of like mind through forums and podcasts. I also purchase my pipes from overseas in the US, England, and Ireland. I have 16 pipes at present in my collection, including Petersen, Savenelli, BC's, Erik Nording, Rattray's, and a few Missouri Meersheum corn cobs. I not only love the smoking of pipes but appreciate the natural beauty and craftsmanship of each one. I appreciate joining and look forward to connecting with other pipers.
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Welcome. I hope your cellar is full. Your predicament has certainly stepped up my own efforts.
Yes, the virtual is your best bet for pipe company. I'm sad to hear about your isolation.
G'day! If I ever visit down under again, I will stuff my carryon with loads of bulk tobacco....
Been watching Rake for the last week, and enjoy it immensely.
You can put your location in your Profile, which will save questions in the future as to where you live should you mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos of surroundings, and so forth. Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details, which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down.
Been watching Rake for the last week, and enjoy it immensely.
You can put your location in your Profile, which will save questions in the future as to where you live should you mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos of surroundings, and so forth. Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details, which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down.
Welcome Steve!
I proposed to my wife in a small town called Palm Cove outside Brisbane, have you heard of it? We spent about 2 weeks in Australia in 2007. We saw Sydney, Uluru, and used Brisbane as a base to see the coast. Lots of happy memories there.
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Hellos from South Carolina in the US, Steve,! VERY happy to have you here! Lord, yours is even a worse lot than Canada! Hope you like the virtual joint!
Bill
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