Jim's 43 years of Pipe Smoking.

[JimInks]

In celebration of my 43rd anniversary of being a pipe smoker, I am smoking Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in the very first pipe I ever smoked (which was my father’s pipe), a late 1950s smooth with etched grooves straight Willard long stem adjustomatic Canadian with a black vulcanite stem.

 

[agnosticpipe]

Congrats Jim, and not just for the years you've enjoyed the pipe, but for your active part in pipe smoking that we get to enjoy! Hope you have a great time going down memory lane. :clap:

 

[elpfeife]

Congratulations, Jim. Good choice of tobacco.
But a question: After all those years of smoke, tar and nicotine why aren't you pushing up daisies?

 

[davet]

Congratulations Jim, I'll be joining you in a bowl of EGR :clap:

 

[mso489]

Jim, I'm tempted to congratulate you for 43 years of smoking ... and doing it in only six months! I can't identify anyone who has tried more blends and single leaf and reviewed more blends than you. Certainly no one has more posts on "What Are You Smoking?" than you. You really set the pace for vast pipe smoking experience.

 

[JimInks]

Elpfeife, if I had a nickel for every time I've been asked that, I'd own half the country, man! :rofl: All I can tell you is I love pipe smoking, and can't imagine not doing it. With today being a special anniversary for me - I celebrate it every year - and as I've made it this far without any health problems (every year I get a check up, the doctor says my lungs are completely clear), I'm figuring I was born on Krypton! :rofl:
MSO, DaveT, and Orley: Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad to be your company.

 

[prairiedruid]

But a question: After all those years of smoke, tar and nicotine why aren't you pushing up daisies?

Tar is a preservative! With all the smoke Jim is curing himself from the inside out.

 

[elpfeife]

I am adding you to my list of "proofs" that the dangers in pipe smoking are often greatly overstated. :clap:

 

[bluegrasspipe]

Congratulations, keep up the good work.. :clap:

 

[woopigpiper]

JimInks congrats on another year. I love how these pipes will outlive us.

 

[davidintexas]

Congrats Jim. Thank you for all your contributions to the pipe and leaf group here and elsewhere. I've learned a lot from what you have said, and am looking forward to your next 43 years. Thank you sir!

 

[JimInks]

David, I am very appreciative of your kind words, and happy that I have been of help to you. Thank you.

 

[cortezattic]

Jim, I can't thank you enough for your vast contribution to the pastime. I consider myself a lucky beneficiary of your keen palate and lucent writing. Never, for even a moment, think that the attention and effort you put into your reviews goes unnoticed or unappreciated. ::

 

[JimInks]

Cortez: you humble me, sir, and I am so happy to be a part of a forum with such great people like you.

 

[tschiraldi]

Jim, I always enjoy your posts! Enjoy the pipe and the memories it brings!

 

[warren]

Jim, I've benefited from your years of smoking. Thank you. You are an asset to the vice.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Jim-
Congratulations on a distinguished dual (at least) careers as an inker and pipe smoker par excellence. Thanks for your many contributions.
John

 

[wyfbane]

Jim, congrats on another year of pipe smoking. Since it is hard for me to find people to smoke with here, I have used your reviews consistently when shopping new blends to try and what to cellar. You are awesome!
Thank you.

 

[saltedplug]

43 years with the pipe and top-shelf reviews!

 

[snoopy311]

Congratulations Jim and a special thank you for being a active contributing member to the pipe smoking community. I for one have learned a tremendous amount about pipe smoking and tobacco from you. Here's to many more years of enjoyment.