New Smoker

[Dave Kale]

Thanks for the welcomes, everyone!

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Welcome from NC!

 

[Roach1]

Welcome from Germany.

 

[Dave Kale]

Welcome from Germany.

Where in Germany? I was born in Frankfurt at the U.S Army hospital there and lived there again in High School in Fulda! I loved Germany.

 

[Roach1]

About 25 km north of Karlsruhe

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

 

[Dave Kale]

About 25 km north of Karlsruhe

I have been to Karlsruhe a few times playing soccer (football) for my High School Team! Thanks!

 

[lraisch]

Welcome from Washington state!

 

[kcghost]

Well pipe smoking is not cigarette smoking. It is a lot harder. For smoking I would suggest getting one pouch Amphora regular tobacco to start. Then pack the pipe as lightly as you can do it. Then when you light it don't start puffing it like a freight train. Don't be afraid of relights. Let folks around you brag about how they can smoke it down to a fine ash with just one or two lights.
Welcome from KC!!

 

[Dave Kale]

Well pipe smoking is not cigarette smoking. It is a lot harder. For smoking I would suggest getting one pouch Amphora regular tobacco to start. Then pack the pipe as lightly as you can do it. Then when you light it don't start puffing it like a freight train. Don't be afraid of relights. Let folks around you brag about how they can smoke it down to a fine ash with just one or two lights.
Welcome from KC!!

Thank you I appreciate the advise, I'll be working on getting the tobacco this weekend in town as I'm a little ways away from any outlets. My pipe will hopefully be here by Friday!

 

[LeafErikson]

There are different families of blends out there such a virginias, englishes, Virginia periques, burleys, etc. I would suggest trying a mild blend from each blend type to see what you prefer. Enjoy the new pipe when it arrives.

 

[warren99]

Welcome from California.

 

[ParkitoATL]

Hello, my name is David and my son worked his butt off shoveling snow and bought me a Lord of the Rings Churchwarden style pipe. I had talked for about a year of possibly trying a pipe. I have no idea yet on what type of tobacco to buy or what to look for, but I'm looking forward to learning!

Greetings from The ATL. You must have won the lottery with that kid!

The actors in the LOTR film supposedly smoked Peter Stokkebye "Nougat."

I would also recommenced trying an ounce each of Peter Stokkebye Natural Dutch Cavendish, Luxury Twist Flake, and English Luxury. These are all terrific starter smokes, nice and smooth.

Also, go ahead and grab some Lane 1Q; it's the best-selling pipe tobacco by a wide margin. Very easy to enjoy.

 

[Dave Kale]

Greetings from The ATL. You must have won the lottery with that kid!

The actors in the LOTR film supposedly smoked Peter Stokkebye "Nougat."

I would also recommenced trying an ounce each of Peter Stokkebye Natural Dutch Cavendish, Luxury Twist Flake, and English Luxury. These are all terrific starter smokes, nice and smooth.

Also, go ahead and grab some Lane 1Q; it's the best-selling pipe tobacco by a wide margin. Very easy to enjoy.

Yes, Hes one of the best young men I've ever known. Has an awesome work ethic, and good head for things. Hates electronics so I don't have to fight about video games with him either!

 

[MRW]

Hello, my name is David and my son worked his butt off shoveling snow and bought me a Lord of the Rings Churchwarden style pipe. I had talked for about a year of possibly trying a pipe. I have no idea yet on what type of tobacco to buy or what to look for, but I'm looking forward to learning!

Hello and welcome to the Forum from Deep in the Heart of Texas. You will find this site to be informative and the members insightful (and at times, most entertaining). Enjoy your stay!

 

[Kobold]

Welcome from Maryland!

 

[trouttimes]

Welcome from Alabama. Starting on my yearly reading of LOTR.

 

[Dave Kale]

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Welcome from Alabama. Starting on my yearly reading of LOTR.

I'm in the middle of Two Towers!

 

[Doctor Chopper]

Welcome David! Start with an assortment of 1 oz. samples.

 

[Flatfish]

Welcome from Wales.

I have been through Germany on a bus on my way to Prague. I can remember signs coming off the Autobahn saying Ausfahrt.
I had never heard of the place. But after seeing Ausfahrt everywhere I came to the conclusion the place must be huge, how come I'd never heard of it.

Then I learned that ausfahrt means exit.