I Finally Get It

[Sig]

I've seen more new pipers quit due to smoking too fast and hot than anything else.
Many claim their tobacco all tastes like hot air and their tongue is burning.
A surprising few find the proper way to enjoy a pipe.
I believe most are just looking for a quick nicotine fix to quit cigarettes.
Once you "get it", it becomes much more enjoyable.
I'm glad you figured it out!

 

[wilblee]

Welcome from the Texas Hill Country!

 

[BingBong]

Hello from London UK.

All this talk of relights... sometimes putting one or two fingers over the top of the bowl and leaving a small gap, then puffing, will resurrect a good smoke.

 

[telescopes]

Hello from London UK.

All this talk of relights... sometimes putting one or two fingers over the top of the bowl and leaving a small gap, then puffing, will resurrect a good smoke.

You mean like this....

Or this...

 

[mpjetset]

Hi all, long time lurker who's been posting a bit lately. First I want to thank all the great active members here. ...

Yes - Yes, pipe smokers have always been a brotherhood you don't find among other interest groups often. And congratulations on your epiphanies, I assure you that there are more to follow. I was initially attracted by fine tobacco, first cigars as well.

 

[JoeW]

Welcome from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan!

I started out with cigars last year, and then thought, "I'll try a pipe: it'll be easier than cigars." What a fool

It took a little time (and a lot of reading), but I finally got the difference too. Now I get to enjoy them both.

 

[WVOldFart]

Hello and welcome from West Virginia. Sutliff makes a Match Holiday Mixture that is very tasty. I hope you enjoy the forum.

 

[AroEnglish]

Welcome, Dave! Seem like you learned the cadence faster than most; certainly much faster than I did. Have you acquired any other pipes besides the ones you mentioned?

 

[redleaderdave]

Hello and welcome from West Virginia. Sutliff makes a Match Holiday Mixture that is very tasty. I hope you enjoy the forum.

That was the very first blend that I tried.

 

[bpinkstaff]

Welcome! Yes, slow is the way takes a while to get that! Took me forever to listen to good advise!

 

[bullet08]

Welcome from NC. Not my pig, not my smoker. But pig pickin is a NC thing.

 

[Lees65GTO]

Welcome from SE Texas.

 

[Sgetz]

Welcome from Durham in the UK

 

[AreBee]

Welcome from another new pipe smoker in Connecticut!

 

[proteus]

 

[augiebd]

Welcome from Western Canada! Glad that you have started to find a routine to enjoy a smoke, sounds like you are on your way. Lots to learn and experience along the way!

 

[RPK]

Welcome from Richmond Virginia
View attachment 318063

LSMFT ~ my first smoking experience was a Lucky Strike back in about 1957. I caddied at a local golf course and while waiting to be called to go out on a loop we sat around and pitched pennies and smoked cigarettes ! Long time ago............

 

[PaulRVA]

LSMFT ~ my first smoking experience was a Lucky Strike back in about 1957. I caddied at a local golf course and while waiting to be called to go out on a loop we sat around and pitched pennies and smoked cigarettes ! Long time ago............

Thats so cool. I wish I could’ve seen the 50’s must’ve been a great time.

 

[RPK]

Thats so cool. I wish I could’ve seen the 50’s must’ve been a great time.

Wouldn't it be something if we could go back, but knowing all that we have learned since.

 

[upnorth1]

Welcome from Québec, Canada!