My First Perfect Pipe Moment

[burlpettibon]

I havent been smoking pipes all that long, especially compared to some of the members of this forum but I decided to head out to my covered porch on this stormy, rainy, Sunday afternoon with my Mr. Brog 114 Churchwarden and a bowl full of Dunhill Elizabethan. Here in Washington State we dont have a lack of these days but this was the first REALLY rainy day of the season and I figured I ought to celebrate the beginning of true fall up here. Naturally my ugly-as-sin Mastiff Lab mix wanted to join me so I bring out all of my supplies (tamper, zippo pipe lighter, snifter of 14 Year Oban Scotch) and prop my feet up for a smoke. Usually I end up having to relight 3 or 4 times which is further testament to my newness but this one just worked out so I only had to relight once in the middle and I got to sit there with my thoughts and watch the downpour.
It truly was an amazing experience. The smoke nice and cool from the churchwarden, dogs head on my lap, nice cool breeze that I lost myself in the experience. I got a good 20ish minutes into my reverie when I get the nudge on my arm and the sniffle-sniffle groan as though coming from a 80 pound pig from the beastie needing to be taken out. I was originally a cigar guy but this experience has given me a newfound respect for pipes and believe you me I am officially hooked.

 

[pipeherman]

Congrats Friend,
This is what Pipe Smoking is all about.
Keep Puffing ::

 

[flyguy]

It's great you had that kind of experience so early in your piping career. Many happy returns!

 

[crazypipe]

Good read, a pipe and a dog that loves ya , the best you can get. ::

 

[boudreaux]

Off to a great start! Enjoy the ride, it gets better as you travel along...

 

[shaintiques]

Here is to more relaxing smokes like that.

 

[lincolnsbark]

I love it, I just packed my Mr Brog 14 churchwarden as well but its an aro smoker for me.

 

[mso489]

A pipe can bring several good experiences together in a unique way. Sometimes a pipe can make

me look at a sunset at length that would otherwise just get an approving glance. There is something

to be learned here about how we see and appreciate things.

 

[dread]

I was smiling as I read your account. Sounds like a good smoke.

 

[rmason]

Congrats on the first perfect smoke as you read here, post and learn you will be sure to have many more to come.

~Ron

 

[johntron76]

I wasn't the one smoking the pipe - We were in Germany, having some beers in the park and this stunning girl was sitting in the grass opposite us smoking a long-stem pipe. Us men were just speechless, You don't see too many beautiful women smoking something like that on a warm summers day.

 

[fitzy]

Fantastic.

 

[numbersix]

It truly was an amazing experience.

Very nice to hear. There is something special when a pipe moment works on all levels.

 

[terrygoldman123]

There is little better in the universe when IT ALL COMES TOGETHER. A dog, your pipe, good tobacco and natures' bounty, the rain.

 

[pipingruotsi]

Yes indeed. Those are the moments that we all chase. Many more to you
BTW, I wouldn't worry about having to relight a few times. When I stopped worrying about relighting, the whole experience became more relaxing. Now I just figure that if it goes out, it's just time for a short break, stretch my legs and get some more to drink.

 

[waywardverve]

I've only been smoking a few weeks now... and last night I had a one match bowl!! (bar 1 for char and another that didnt catch).
I was also using a brog 114 hahahha (Does yours usually only last about 30 minutes?) was only smoking CB light though :/

 

[wolfshade]

(Does yours usually only last about 30 minutes?)
What? Usually my smokes last me no less then 45 minutes and sometimes more then an hour and I smoke aromatics 8O