New Cob, New ‘Baccy, New Piper

[AlabamaDan]

So I bought new a little MM Cob. Made my road trip and picked up some Old Toby and tried it out. I had to light it about six times before I got it going. I’m nice I got going it was very enjoyable.

I’m sitting on balcony in my rocking chair. The only light is a couple of gas lanterns overhead and some porch lights in the neighborhood. Sounds like the neighbor is playing the Benny Goodman orchestra or some type of swing. I’m beginning to see the enjoyment in the.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Good stuff.

 

[didimauw]

YES. That is what we aim for! Moments like that!

 

[Sonorisis]

Welcome aboard. Sounds like you're off to a good start!!!

 

[AlabamaDan]

Well, I would say the biggest problem I have is that I'm just beginning to enjoy the smoke when it's over. That chamber was small. Would it have been okay to just load another bowl and keep going?

 

[AlabamaDan]

Oh, and I like Old Toby.

 

[Ctbill]

Well, I would say the biggest problem I have is that I'm just beginning to enjoy the smoke when it's over. That chamber was small. Would it have been okay to just load another bowl and keep going?

Dude - just keep going if you’re luv’n it! You do you...?

 

[snagstangl]

Benny who?

 

[Bowie]

Well, I would say the biggest problem I have is that I'm just beginning to enjoy the smoke when it's over. That chamber was small. Would it have been okay to just load another bowl and keep going?

Is that the Huck Finn? Looks like it. I have one and I've smoked it quite a bit. It is a quick smoke, 20-30 minutes. I've smoked consecutive bowls in it with no problem.

 

[bullet08]

Benny who?View attachment 17068

the underrated comic genius of 20th century.

 

[tobefrank]

Oh, and I like Old Toby.

What does it taste like? It looks like an English blend with some Latakia perhaps?

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Good stuff my friend!



Im not saying he's a piper but he'll hold one in his mouth...

 

[didimauw]

Yes keep loading. Keep smoking. One after another after another. That's what I do. Chain smoking is a talent of mine

 

[AlabamaDan]

What does it taste like? It looks like an English blend with some Latakia perhaps?

I’m not experienced enough to tell you. It’s only my second time smoking a pipe so.... tastes sweet. ?

 

[trouttimes]

Old Toby, rocking chair, all you need is a great drink and you are set.

 

[TinCup]

Well done and you're also well on the way to nailing the other essential pipe smoking skill of taking a pic to upload showing said pipe & (spilt) baccy. Remember to add lighter and tamper and your sorted ??

 

[drrock]

@Alabama Dan - Where did you get the image to put on the sticker for the jar lid?

 

[AlabamaDan]

@drrock I got my labels from cellarlabels.com

I talk about it in this thread:

How to Store Pipe Tobacco :: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob So I’ve been reading that it is best to store tobacco in a jar. That’s great for when I buy loose tobacco from a store in a zip lock, but what if I buy it in a tin and want to keep it in the tin?

pipesmagazine.com

 

[mso489]

Welcome to the gentle art of pipe smoking. I've smoked cobs, along with briar and Mountain Laurel pipes, for years. I've come to like the ones that come with acrylic stems as stock, since I chew up the regular ones. They cost a little more, about $25, but the stems last.

 

[AlabamaDan]

I enjoyed this combo so much last night I decided to do it again this morning. It’s just 10AM. I’ve gone out to breakfast with my wife, picked up my dry cleaning (they saved 7 shirts!) and had two tires installed on my car. Wife is out doing her thing. It’s been such a productive morning I decided to reward myself with a pipe back out on the balcony again. ?