Michigan Pipe Smokers

[The Amish Tyrant]

Half developed idea:

In Metro Detroit there are cigar bars and lounges, like Smokeys in Royal Oak and Red Wagon in Rochester Hills. Perhaps there is a similar concept in mid-Michigan.

While they may not sell pipe tobacco, we can ask the bar/lounge if they would allow pipes if some cigars were purchased.

Don't hesitate to shoot me down.

 

[AroEnglish]

Half developed idea:

In Metro Detroit there are cigar bars and lounges, like Smokeys in Royal Oak and Red Wagon in Rochester Hills. Perhaps there is a similar concept in mid-Michigan.

While they may not sell pipe tobacco, we can ask the bar/lounge if they would allow pipes if some cigars were purchased.

Don't hesitate to shoot me down.

Great idea! I'll start looking around the Lansing and surround areas.

 

[Elric]

Midland has The Tobacco Shoppe which has a nice cigar lounge. Seats about 15 or so from recollection.

 

[mbmoehl]

Hello fellow mitten members, a meet up sounds like a good idea.

I was born in Tawas and raised in Hale during my pre-memory years. Then the fam lived in Marquette while my dad was stationed at K.I. Saywer AFB until I was in Kindergarten. After that we lived in Flint for a just couple of years until we wound up in Utica. Since leaving home I've lived in Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, Clawson and sort of settled in in Oak Park.

Just stopped into Hill & Hill Tobacconist this morning. Nice joint, friendly owner. Didn't see any tins, but left with some Virginia Puro and Orienta to try. He has an ok selection of pipes and the only new pipes are Azura, locally made. Azura has a really nice form of rustication on several. Are any of you familiar with them, curious how they smoke? Thinking about picking one up for my birthday and the prices are right, only $150.

 

[Kingsley]

I hope to be one, one day. Gaylord State forest looks pretty sick.

 

[avail]

Hill & Hill Tobacconist

I had to look that place up. Not in my neck of the woods.

I have a lot of nice memories of the Hale vicinity, Glennie, Hubbard...love it up there.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I'm going to make a separate thread about it, but Paul's Pipe Shop has some issues with condemned buildings on both sides of the Shop.

Historic pipe shop stuck between two condemned buildings

Part of the building to their north crumbled on a customer's car.

www.abc12.com

 

[trudger]

I hope to be one, one day. Gaylord State forest looks pretty sick.

Pigeon River Country State Forest. 109,000+ acres of the “Big Wild”. Gaylord State is nice but… the lowers best is the PRC!

 

[trudger]

Azura? Are any of you familiar with them, curious how they smoke? Thinking about picking one up for my birthday and the prices are right, only $150.

I’ve seen them in H&H and on Instagram, the price is nice for a handmade. I have not smoked one tho. Man you have lived all over the state!

 

[AroEnglish]

I'm going to make a separate thread about it, but Paul's Pipe Shop has some issues with condemned buildings on both sides of the Shop.

Historic pipe shop stuck between two condemned buildings

Part of the building to their north crumbled on a customer's car.

www.abc12.com

Man that really sucks for Dan. When I was there I also was thinking that Paul's might be closed because of the fencing.

Apart from the building, I wonder what his plans are for the shop moving forward. I know B&Ms all have it tough and I hope he's got a plan to keep Paul's going beyond his lifetime.

 

[Laurent]

Man that really sucks for Dan. When I was there I also was thinking that Paul's might be closed because of the fencing.

Apart from the building, I wonder what his plans are for the shop moving forward. I know B&Ms all have it tough and I hope he's got a plan to keep Paul's going beyond his lifetime.

From the sound of it, no. His children don’t want it and other companies offered to buy it but Dan wants it left as is, location, museum and all.

 

[Laurent]

Dan also almost shut down after Covid because the state shut him down for six months and he’s financially trying to bounce back.

 

[CaptJ]

Ugh. I was told about a year ago there was some discussion they might have to move. I didn't realize how related it was to the buildings on their sides.

Also sad to hear there is no clear plan for continuation. Hopefully someone comes along who has the passion/money to make it happen.

Reminds me I need to get up there for my annualish Crepes and Paul's visit.

 

[trudger]

Sad thing to make it a go in that town. Even as a hobby business, “honey we’re moving to Flint”. No offense to Flint and it’s residents but the redevelopment plans for the Buick City site don’t help downtown.

 

[AroEnglish]

Ugh. I was told about a year ago there was some discussion they might have to move. I didn't realize how related it was to the buildings on their sides.

Also sad to hear there is no clear plan for continuation. Hopefully someone comes along who has the passion/money to make it happen.

Reminds me I need to get up there for my annualish Crepes and Paul's visit.

Tell me more about these crepes...

 

[CaptJ]

Tell me more about these crepes...

It is The Flint Crepe Co down the street from Paul's. I had a brief brief stint of working there while they were a food cart during college. Have an acquaintance with the owners as well.

Maybe biased a bit but I think they are good (although I can't say I have had many other crêpes to compare them with). They try to locally/Michigan source things and some items are seasonal. So maybe a bit more pricy than some places but at least you hope your money is making a more meaningful impact.

So it has become our (wife and I) tradition now to get Crêpes before chilling and chatting at Paul's for a bit.

 

[AroEnglish]

It is The Flint Crepe Co down the street from Paul's. I had a brief brief stint of working there while they were a food cart during college. Have an acquaintance with the owners as well.

Maybe biased a bit but I think they are good (although I can't say I have had many other crêpes to compare them with). They try to locally/Michigan source things and some items are seasonal. So maybe a bit more pricy than some places but at least you hope your money is making a more meaningful impact.

So it has become our (wife and I) tradition now to get Crêpes before chilling and chatting at Paul's for a bit.

Sounds good to me! I can sell a trip to Paul's with the wife by saying, "I heard of this awesome crepe shop! Yes, Paul's is just coincidentally right by it.

 

[krizzose]

Hi All. I’ve only just noticed this thread. I was born and raised in Royal Oak, and I’ve lived in Ferndale the last 20+ years. While that’s right in the middle of the metro area, I’m not exactly close to any of the decent pipe shops in the state. JR Cigar in Southfield used to have an excellent tin selection, but they got rid of all of it a few years ago.

I’ve seen a lot of Spartans in the thread; am I the only Wolverine?

 

[Elric]

I’ve seen a lot of Spartans in the thread; am I the only Wolverine?

Certainly not!

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I’ve seen a lot of Spartans in the thread; am I the only Wolverine?

Certainly not!

Nobody's perfect.

I'm kidding and root for Michigan when they aren't playing MSU.

After 7 years and a ton of money, I think I may own a screw at MSU that is holding a toilet to the floor in one of the dorms. Sigh.