Iowa Airlift - Care Package From Neal

[elbert]

Afternoon, ladies and gents!
Some here will recall a bit of bad news I got last Friday. Today I get to report a bit of good news; two bits actually. First the new job. I found out today that I got accepted for a job at my carrier-of-choice out of Lincoln, NE. Second, I can report on the generosity of a forum member! Neal (npod) has sent me two tins of Virginia to help ease the transition...and the words "Dark Virginia", "jet black Cavendish", and "Perique", left me in no doubt about which one to crack open first.

I decided to reach for a briar today, although I mainly smoke cobs; this is a Stanwell 51 with a pleasant sandblast. I rubbed out some of the Rattray's Marlin Flake and stepped out back. The afternoon is beautiful, and the breeze is subtle; I reach for my zippo. Light my pipe. After a few puffs and some pictures, I put the camera away and settle in.
I won't inflict a review on my readers, but I will say that the flavor was excellent, and I can't remember the last smoke I had that was so lovely on the retrohale. I had been meaning to try breath-smoking after a recent thread, and I gave that a go today. My technique needs work. You've certainly made my day, Neal, and I look now for the opportunity to pay it forward!
Josh

 

[npod]

Cheers Josh! Glad you liked the tobacco. And CONGRATS on the new job. My family lives in Lincoln, NE. Will you be moving there? It's a great town. In honor of your new job I will play, "I can see Clearly Now (The Rain Is Gone) by Holly Cole and smile for you.

 

[timt]

Congratulations Josh! Glad to hear things are falling into place.
Good job Neal. You're alright in my book. I don't care what anyone says...

 

[donjgiles]

Congratulations

Go Huskers!!!!

 

[redone]

Congrats, Josh! And - good on ya’, Neal!

 

[techie]

Best wishes to you in your new adventure!

 

[johnbrownspipe]

I had read your other post and felt for you. I am truly glad you got your "career of choice". From someone who truly loves their job and their co-workers I hope you will as well. Nothing compares to going in everyday and enjoying it.

 

[mikethompson]

Nice story! Way to go Neal!

 

[haparnold]

I tell you what, the pipe community has a lot of good people in it. This story warms my old cynical heart.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Congratulations and nicely done Neal!

 

[josephcross]

Congratz on the job. Neal is a thoughtful and generous guy imo.

 

[jvnshr]

Congrats on the job, I am glad you are doing fine. The generosity of the forum members never ceases to surprise me :clap:

 

[bigpond]

Good on the both you cornhuskers. Wife and I spent 5 or 6 years in northeast NE not too long ago and would often drive down to Lincoln when we needed a dose of city life. There was an excellent Indian place owned by a Bhutanian gent called Jaipur that we loved to frequent. He made a really mean jalapeno ipa too.