Michigan Pipe Smokers

[AroEnglish]

Though not exactly a club I thought it would be great to have a thread for Michigan folk to chat. Mods, please feel free to move this to a better forum if needed.

I did a quick search for the word "Michigan" in the New Member Introductions forum to see who posted greetings from the mitten. Hope you jump in this thread!

@The Amish Tyrant @rmbittner @Amarkey @Imma_Little_Teapot @Simplicity @B.Lew @Zinger @Elric @Heypat @Laurent @trudger @Michigan_Bill @Greatlaker @mbmoehl @Ope!

 

[jttnk]

Just poppin’ in, born in Flint, lived there until I was 9 then moved to Southern CA. Dad couldn’t take the snow anymore back in 1979.

It was a life time ago and another world when I think nostalgically about my Midwest upbringing. However, I’m glad I got to grow up surfing over sledding!

I somehow still don’t like Ohio State for some reason

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

Present.

Roll call: @judcole @ChippewaAce (soon to be returning) @Es0teric @trudger @Simplicity
@krizzose

I'll page a few more Mitten members later (if i remember them).

 

[trudger]

I’m in!
Powers back on and my snowblowers ready!

 

[judcole]

Howdy. Lifelong resident (ancestors moved here in 1827), and proud MSU alum. #SpartanStrong
A number of years ago, there were several of us from Southeast Michigan who used to gather very informally in parks or at pipe shops. I recall trips to Paul's, Tobacco Rose (Is that right?) in AA, Hill & Hill in GPW, Belle Isle, and Elizabeth Park.

 

[Elric]

Cool idea!

 

[crashthegrey]

While I do not live in Michigan, I was made a lifetime member of a Michigan pipe club. These guys are great if you ever get a chance to go to a meeting. They are doing great things for the pipe community.

 

[Elric]

While I do not live in Michigan, I was made a lifetime member of a Michigan pipe club. These guys are great if you ever get a chance to go to a meeting. They are doing great things for the pipe community. View attachment 206655

It might be fun to schedule a visit with them. A hybrid meetup between virtual and physical pipe clubs. Another fun activity may be scheduling virtual pipe club meetings at various B&Ms around the state.

 

[AroEnglish]

It might be fun to schedule a visit with them. A hybrid meetup between virtual and physical pipe clubs. Another fun activity may be scheduling virtual pipe club meetings at various B&Ms around the state.

Love both of these ideas!

 

[trudger]

Always up for an adventure! NMU alum here, great day to be a Wild Cat! Our daughter is a sr. at State, tough couple of weeks around here for sure.

 

[Elric]

Always up for an adventure! NMU alum here, great day to be a Wild Cat! Our daughter is a sr. at State, tough couple of weeks around here for sure.

Very tough and my heart goes out to her. One of the fatalities was my nephew's fraternity president

 

[trudger]

Yep we went up to visit and get a hug. She suggested I could come up and go to Campbell’s and take her to dinner. Great shop Campbell’s, I always stop in and see Josh to buy something.

 

[judcole]

Yep we went up to visit and get a hug. She suggested I could come up and go to Campbell’s and take her to dinner. Great shop Campbell’s, I always stop in and see Josh to buy something.

Back in the Ancient of Days, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, and I was at MSU, I'd go into Campbell's and be mesmerized by the dozens of tins he had. I bought things based solely on the tin. Wish I had kept track of everything I had smoked.

 

[ChippewaAce]

Thanks @The Amish Tyrant! Born in raised near Flint, been in TN the past 11 years, moving home this June. Can't wait!

 

[AroEnglish]

Back in the Ancient of Days, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, and I was at MSU, I'd go into Campbell's and be mesmerized by the dozens of tins he had. I bought things based solely on the tin. Wish I had kept track of everything I had smoked.

Their tin selection is quite small these days but they had some Esoterica when I was there once.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I was in Campbell's about 1.5 years ago. In speaking with the small clerk (Josh, maybe - the small, soft spoken gentleman with glasses and a sweater), they are willing to ship in Michigan.

I'll post my "origin story" later, but here is the Campbell's basket pipe that got me started. It's still in use today and a great smoker.

 

[Simplicity]

Hey guys - thanks for starting the discussion. Born and raised in mid-Michigan. I am not that far outside of Flint, drive to Pauls is around 20 minutes. First pipe and tobacco was from there, I started in 2016.

 

[Amarkey]

Very cool idea. Born and raised Michigander. Ive lived in the North Eastern lower mitten all my life. Born in Alpena, moved to Oscoda when i was a kid, and now im getting ready to move again. Heading down state as i took a new job with Delta Airlines. Plus side is ill be closer to a few pipe shops now haha.

 

[Michigan_Bill]

Hi Aro, sounds good to me. I live in Macomb County. Our daughter has a farm up north by Alpena and we go up every so often to help with the critters and also visit our grandchildren. I'm a newbie to pipe smoking, which is why I appreciate the forum here so much.

 

[judcole]

Their tin selection is quite small these days but they had some Esoterica when I was there once.

I haven't been in there in ages, but that's what i recall.