The only thing I'm sure of is that I used to be sure of everything. Age is a merciless teacher.
How Long Have You Been Smoking a Pipe? And Who Cares?
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I'm very wisdomy. Smoking a pipe just adds to my wisdomosity and mysticism. I'm happy to share my deep thoughts and do so often here to the great benefit of all. One day I'll share my sage and basil insights into the deeper mysteries of the universe but not yet. I have more to share about philosophy and modern plumbing before then.
In my case I’d have to say yes. Everything I contribute is an absolute gem.
That's only because you can write in complete sentences and know how to use paragraphs.....
When I sailed regularly some sailors had years of experience and been all over the worlds seas. Some had years going around the same buoys. You learn who to listen to. It's often clear who on forums should be listened to.
Of course it matters how long someone has been smoking. For one thing they're more likely to have tried certain blends. They're more likely to have experienced a wider variety of issues that can come up. And more importantly then all of that it's just kind of interesting.
Does it mean their advice is any good. No it certainly doesn't mean that. Does it mean they deserve a medal? Nope it doesn't. Can it be useful to know because it helps make the argument that pipe smoking is healthier then cigarette smoking, I think it can.
Does it mean their advice is any good. No it certainly doesn't mean that. Does it mean they deserve a medal? Nope it doesn't. Can it be useful to know because it helps make the argument that pipe smoking is healthier then cigarette smoking, I think it can.
A guy gets a flush toilet and it goes right to his head. You think you're better then us just cause you don't have to use the privy.
My son is a better driver and probably knows more about cars than I do, although I have owned and driven many cars, since before he was born.
I tend to think that historical context matters.... so, I enjoy hearing and reading of the “earlier” times of pipe smoking, and reminiscing about what it has been like in my own 40+ some odd years indulging..... and remembering what it was like as a kid before I began. With a relatively few number of members who are older than me.... I tend to cherish the stories of times that they speak of that occurred before I remember pipe smoking quite a bit. And, historical works by folks no longer here who talk about pipe smoking are also much to my liking as well.
As for OPINIONS on pipes and pipe tobaccos? It is too wholly subjective to IMO base much on the factor of length smoking a pipe..... everyone ends up liking and doing what they personally like best.... whether new to pipe smoking or a long term pipe smoker. I find opinions of such things interesting, but newbies and old timer’s opinions on the subjective aspects are of equal weight to me.
As for OPINIONS on pipes and pipe tobaccos? It is too wholly subjective to IMO base much on the factor of length smoking a pipe..... everyone ends up liking and doing what they personally like best.... whether new to pipe smoking or a long term pipe smoker. I find opinions of such things interesting, but newbies and old timer’s opinions on the subjective aspects are of equal weight to me.
I have been smoking a pipe for 5 years. I used it to quit cigarettes. It worked. However now I’m addicted pipe smoking. I smoke way to much, 15 to 25 bowls a day. I smoke pretty much all day and all night. The only time I’m not is when I’m eating. I only smoke really smoke 2 brands of tobacco, HH Arcadian and Haddos. I own 30+ pipes, but smoke only 3. I don’t like English blends or straight Virginia’s but I do own some and occasionally try to see if my taste buds have changed, no luck yet. I don’t chase the latest tobacco fades, and am richer for it. Their are many on here whom opinions and information I value, others not so much. The longer I have been smoking a pipe I can say i have changed my mind on a few things. I now think pipe cake is important, I don’t ever pack my pipe to the top, and I’m less concerned with pipe shape and more about the stem and button being completely comfortable.
I started around 1978 and my wife cares. She hates it along with anything else that brings me pleasure.
I really hate to hear that, and hope it's not really true for you.
Best wishes.
Best wishes.
Not just any toilet, like Al, I got a Ferguson!
It's not. She really just hates things that might kill me like pipe smoking, motorcycles
40 years, since I was Freshman at the University of Texas. The thing is, for maybe 25 of those years, I sort of made it up as I went; maybe a friendly tobacconist would answer my questions. Because of my job, and my family, I visited a lot of brick and mortar stores all over the country. Grants in SFO, Crofts in Houston, Vesz in Toronto (OK, he's a carver) Peretti's and Ehrich's in Boston, Jost in St Louis, Drucquers in Oakland (Berkley too) , Edward's in Dallas- I haunted these places, but most of them are gone now. But I always relied on these guys to help me out-how do you properly pack a pipe, how do you clean it, what's a good tobacco, etc. As they fade away, this forum, and others, were tremendously helpful to me, and I am appreciative of the collected wisdom and experience. So, to answer your question, I care how long someone has been smoking a pipe, and I value the shared knowledge.
60 years and still discovering new tobaccos.
Smoking a pipe for more than thirty years and honestly I don't think too much about it but I give smoking tips to beginners who ask or not . I just want that beginner not to get discouraged as we all know how frustrating pipe smoking can be sometimes when the stars misalign.
. I just want that beginner not to get discouraged as we all know how frustrating pipe smoking can be sometimes when the stars misalign.
but I bet you are both better drivers then you where at the start. And continue to know more about it over time.
