Jim's 45th Pipe Smoking Anniversary.

[danimalia]

Happy Anniversary, Jim! I've learned a lot from you, and always appreciate the way you're so willing to pass on knowledge.

 

[elpfeife]

After 45 years of pipe smoking, why aren't you kaput?

 

[JimInks]

Because I know being here bugs the hell out of you!!!! :nana: :rofl:

 

[dino]

Happy Anniversary Jim! You are truly one of the stalwarts of this Forum and our community. Thank you for all the enlightening, entertaining and gentlemanly posts you have shared with us.

 

[sablebrush52]

Jim, my dear friend, congratulations on 45 years. The only thing that surprises me about your story is that you didn't smoke the mouse.
In honor of your anniversary, this clip seems most appropriate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk2b6iCC0rg

 

[mortonbriar]

Great stuff Jim! Here's to another 45 years of great reviews!

 

[samw74]

Congratulations Jim. If anyone ever produces a Jim tribute blend, they should call it ‘sauced mouse’.

 

[paulfg]

I would also like to add my congratulations and thanks for your reviews

 

[jvnshr]

Congratulations on the anniversary Jim. That was a one hell of a story. And thank you very much for your contributions, sir.

 

[charf]

Amazing effort!
If there was a JimInks 45 year anniversary blend I wonder what it would be?

 

[5star]

Happy Anniversary !
When contemplating acquiring a blend that’s new to me, your reviews are among the first resources that I check out. Thank you for those, and may you enjoy many more years smoking your pipes.

 

[bnichols23]

the mouse died.

Well, that's different, as they say in Minnesota. Me, I honestly csan't remember the day I started, but it was in spring of '69. Yeah, there's a song title there or something, but I'm too busy to sing it right now. Happy 45h, bubba!
Bill

 

[jcsoldit]

Happy anniversary and thanks for sharing Jim.
By the way I also start smoking a pipe during the summer of 1974, but I don’t remember the time or date, but it was during the summer. My blends of choice back then were Borkum Riff Bourbon Whiskey, Sir Walter Raleigh, and occasionally Flying Dutchman. Unlike you I did take about 12 years off from smoking during the 80’s and early 90’s.
Cheers

 

[chilipalmer]

Wow! Forty-five years of anything is quite an achievement. A tip-o-the-hat to you, Jim. Best wishes on many, many more years of happy piping!
Cheers,
Chili

 

[disinformatique]

Happy Anniversary Jim,
Ah 1974 was such a nostalgic year.........for my father I guess, he was a 22 something young man and it wasn't until 1979 that I was born !!
Keep doing the good work !! Love your posts and reviews and please do share of you with us.
Cheers,

Chris :puffpipe:

 

[danimalia]

Congratulations Jim. If anyone ever produces a Jim tribute blend, they should call it ‘sauced mouse’.

Actually, a JimInks tribute blend is a pretty good idea. The tin description could be written in the style of a JimInks review.

 

[cigrmaster]

Congrats Jim, I hope you have many more years of pipe smoking glory.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Actually, a JimInks tribute blend is a pretty good idea. The tin description could be written in the style of a JimInks review.

If this happens my vote for the name is "An all day smoke"

 

[JimInks]

Thanks for all kind words, fellas. I greatly appreciate it.
A friend of mine who has been pipe smoking since 1957 called me a "rookie". I told him Moses was a rookie compared to him! :D

 

[railman]

That is the best “first pipe” story I have ever heard