Howdie

[gulfcowboy]

howdie everyone. Let me tell you a little about myself. The name gulfcowboy comes from the fact I work as a merchant mariner,and my family has a ranch in texas. I have always held a affection for pipe smoking from my grandfather like most pipe smokers. He himself a personal hero of mine. He was a ww2 naval pilot, and after the war crop duster. I have on occasion enjoyed a pipe or cigar with my father. Coming into my thirtys now I tend to enjoy my quite time and relaxing a little more. I believe that pipe smoking would be great in that area. I would like to futher my knowledge in pipe smoking. I also plan on visiting the briar shoppe in Houston even though its a bit of drive.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Welcome, Gulfcowboy. I'm way up here in Fort Worth. Always good to see another Texan join us.

I would like to futher my knowledge in pipe smoking.

Well, you certainly came to the right place. Although there are many differences of opinion, most of us agree on most things... such as Texas BBQ is far superior to any other BBQ... and that Texas mosquitos are the size of an F16... well they might not agree on the BBQ and they might not believe that bit about our mosquitos. But you and I, and other Texans here know the truth. Seriously though, there's a ton of knowledge to be had here. Welcome! :clap:

 

[mikethompson]

Welcome to the forum! There's a lot of info on here, and that can be very daunting when starting out. Just relax and ask as many questions as you like!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Yeah, you certainly found the right place. Welcome aboard from Kentucky!

 

[Civil War]

Welcome to the Forums!!!

 

[artificialme]

Welcome...

Hope you enjoy your stay :D

 

[scloyd]

Welcome gulfcowboy.

 

[mikefu]

Welcome!

 

[kickinbears]

Nice to meet you!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Welcome!

 

[mso489]

Welcome aboard ... which is really appropriate in your case! This is a good crowd for pipe questions as you develop your interest. Lots of expertise from carvers, blenders, pipe historians, specialists in various brands of pipes, plus centuries of experience in pipe smoking in general. So feel free to ask questions, and don't prejudge your questions as dumb -- lots of discussion arises from basic questions.

 

[james72]

Welcome, dude! There are quite a few of us here in Texas.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Howdy and Greets Texan Boy , Welcome to the forums, I bet You'll find this place both entertaining and informative,

 

[pepesdad1]

Welcome gulfcowboy, this is the spot you have been looking for.

 

[jaytex1969]

Hola, gulfcowboy. Chillin' sweatin' in Austin, here.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Texas Pipe Show in October.
Tell us about your preferred pipe and tobacco!

 

[bnichols23]

"Texas BBQ is far superior to any other BBQ." -- Um, 'scuse me, say wut, bubba?? Arrrr, ye be belittlin' mah Cahr'lina BBQ! -growl- Go git yerself a gallon of rattlesnake red with fresh chiles & sit in the head till th' burn is thru. And no CO2 fire extinguishers for yer butt this time, ye scurvy son of a salamander! And all ye get to smoke while yer in thar be Captain Black Grape. }

 

[cortezattic]

Welcome to the forums!

 

[pipestud]

Howdy Gulf, welcome!
I'm livin' on a piece of dirt down here in Robinson, about a 30 minute ride south of Waco if you keep your horse to a trot.

 

[gulfcowboy]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm finding alot of great information, and friendly people on here.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Um, 'scuse me, say wut, bubba?? Arrrr, ye be belittlin' mah Cahr'lina BBQ! -growl- Go git yerself a gallon of rattlesnake red with fresh chiles & sit in the head till th' burn is thru. And no CO2 fire extinguishers for yer butt this time, ye scurvy son of a salamander! And all ye get to smoke while yer in thar be Captain Black Grape. }

:rofl: I'm a Texan, remember? Those chiles aren't going to do anything to me but make me want more chiles! :nana: