New Member Introduction - 2018

[pedm55]

Greetings.

Brand new to this site. Have smoked pipes in the past, beginning about 40 years ago. Took up cigars and became enamored with them, now am back to a pipe on occasion. I must say this site has more than rekindled my desire to start smoking again AND to look into some of the many pipes I have owned but unaware of their worth.

My first question would be concerning a Charatan Perfection I own. 311DC, Reg.no 203573.

Any idea of its age? I can post pix if I knew how.

And the name is x'd out. I read that Dunhill did that. Anyone know why or when?
Looking forward to this site.

Paul

 

[mikethompson]

Just wanted to add for all you new guys that this Tuesday, February 20th, is International Pipe Smoking Day, or IPSD. It is a great time to light a pipe of course, but there is usually some online deals to be had, at least for US residents.

 

[midwestpipesmoker70]

So I was just looking at my past posts and realized I hadn't posted in 5 years. I must blame youtube and Instagram for this. That being said, I wanted to re-introduce myself. My name is Nathan and I live in Western Illinois. I have smoked a pipe since about 2008. The forum is better to use at work...not that I would ever waste valuable time talking about pipes and pipe tobacco instead of working. I am always interested in learning more and teaching what I can about our hobby. Anyway, hello...again!

 

[johnsteam86]

Hello everyone. I'm John and I'm from Texas. Been smoking a pipe for a couple years and starting to get into pipe crafting. Currently working on finishing my first 2 in the next couple weeks.

 

[misquoth]

I've been reading when I have a question for a bit now. Finally decided to join. I might have interested a couple people locally to start a pipe smokers club. Hang out, talk philosophy, whatevs. Anyone have any experience doing this? Advice?
Anyway, glad to be here. thanks!

 

[pipesticks]

Hi Guys and Gals. I'm Paul from the Bridgeport neighborhood in Chicago. I signed up here a few years ago but haven't been very active. I bought my first few pipes 40 years ago as a teenager and they spent almost 30 years of their lives languishing in a drawer except for the occasional OTC pouch purchase. I'm also a RYO enthusiast, and when D&R switched to pipe cut, the idea struck me to drag out those old pipes and give them a try. I enjoyed them immensely and haven't looked back since.
PAD and TAD struck with a vengeance just over 10 years ago. I now have amassed a collection of over a few hundred pipes, the majority of which are cobs and estates. The history of pipe smoking intrigues me and restoring old gems is a big part of the hobby for me. I started out jarring lots of bulk blends, but the mountain of tins accumulated over the past several years is getting embarrassing. I hope for the best but continue to prepare for the worst. I'm looking forward to being more active here in the future.

 

[btp79]

Good morning everyone,
My Name is Billy, I've been smoking cigars pretty seriously for around 20 years and would smoke a pipe every now and then. It's been about a year or so now that I've essentially switched gears and now I pretty much just smoke a pipe. I live in Houston and travel occasionally for work. I was lucky enough to be in New York in November and made it to the New York pipe club meeting. A great group of people and a wealth of knowledge to be sure. My avatar is one of my bee hives in the back yard. I know it's an odd hobby, but it's oddly calming (try working a bee hive in a hurry lol). I've been lurking for a few months and figured it was time to make it official!
-Billy

 

[jpmcwjr]

Welcome, all. Hope your time here is enjoyable and worthwhile to boot.

 

[beans316]

Hello friends I'm new here but a lot of you already know me , my name is Brian Doran or beans316 on the tube . I have been smoking pipes for about 10 years now and making them for 6 years . I'm from Wv hope to make some new friends here

 

[smittyd]

Welcome Brian. I have not seen you on the tube and would love to see some pics of the pipes you make.

 

[armonts]

Hello ,

I am a young Frenchman of 67 years soon, and I speak very bad English so I read you in translation (when it works) and responds like this ...

I intervene especially when I see that it concerns a French thing that I know.

I avoid going into too much complicated discussion with you to avoid shit on the subject ....
Regards

 

[jpmcwjr]

Bienvenue! Et, à bientôt...

 

[harveymushman]

Welcome!!

 

[npod]

I started posting regularly earlier this year, but a long time reader. Neal from Atlanta, GA (but a Midwestern Iowa boy at heart).

 

[jvnshr]

Dear New Members,
Good news! We have just created a new section for you guys. Please feel free to open a thread and introduce yourself. Here you go:
New Member Introductions