New in Central Texas

[Keith O]

New to all this, at least to having help.
I had bought a cheap wood pipe (bowl was drilled for shank) at my local B&M 6 or 7 years ago when I was really going hot and heavy in cigars. Didn't think to google for help and came away underwhelmed. While I love the smell of raw pipe blends, it didn't appeal to me smoking it. Also note, I probably only attempted three times. More kids came and I put the pipe in a box, and stopped cigars for almost 4 years. Started back with a couple in the last month. Found that old pipe and got to thinking. I lit it up last night And really enjoyed it. Keep in mind, the pipe is garbage (I had to glue the shank back on) and the tobacco has been in it's ziploc bag all that time. So I found a good deal on a Caillero and ordered it. Probably not great, but a MASSIVE upgrade from my current. Have considered ordering or picking up a cob also.
Anyway, greetings! I'm primarily a lurker, for a while anyway. Been lurking here a week or so already and just signed up today.
Keith

 

[trouttimes]

Welcome from Colorado. Hard to go wrong with a cob. Grab a few tins of different blends to try and smoke slower than you think possible. You'll get the hang of it and wonder what took you so long to become a pipe smoker ??

 

[jpmcwjr]

Welcome from N CA.

Any new pipe, except a meerschaum, will need breaking in before you get to experience a fine smoke. (though there are some who relish the raw briar taste.)

 

[jaytex1969]

Hello from Austin!

 

[tbradsim1]

Hello from Cajun Land, you done good on a Castello you’re on the good road.

 

[pagan]

Howdy from West Texas

 

[peregrinus]

and the tobacco has been in it's ziploc bag all that time.

4 years, wow, that is both aged and dried!
Seriously, I do prefer my tobacco on the dry side also, smokes cooler and requires fewer re-lights.
Welcome from Seattle!

 

[tg51]

Welcome from Virginia/New York. It's a great hobby to take up and this forum is a great place to learn and delve into the knowledge and experience on here.

 

[derhammer]

welcome aboard

 

[adui]

Welcome aboard from Arizona! Don't feel bad about lurking, I've mostly been a lurker since I joined. I only recently started posting regularly, and that is mostly here to welcome other new folks

 

[alaskanpiper]

Welcome to the forum from Knik River, Alaska! Get the cobs....Missouri Meerschaum.......

 

[dcon]

Welcome from NE FL.

 

[sthaddix]

Howdy from another newbie and a fellow Texan (displaced to beautiful Maryland). Enjoy

 

[Humblepipe]

Welcome from NorCal.