As the fishing/hunting/golf season quickly approaches here in Vancouver, I have started to think about extended periods exposed to the elements with my pipes. Being a new pipe smoker, I don't yet have a stable of briar to choose from, nor do I trust my butterfingers with meer, so I have been smoking corn-cobs for the most part.
That said, however, I can forsee waking up, and trying to pack my tobacco into a pile of swollen mush with a stem hanging out the side...you know how it goes, by morning, everything is damp. I was wondering if anyone has experience with Missouri Meerschaum Ozark Mtns hardwood pipes; I can purchase them for less then $10 at my local B&M, so it is feasible for me to buy enough to cover a weekend, with good long rests in between, but am somewhat hesitant. How do they smoke? How is the cake (do you even want a cake)? Any imput would be appreciated.
That said, however, I can forsee waking up, and trying to pack my tobacco into a pile of swollen mush with a stem hanging out the side...you know how it goes, by morning, everything is damp. I was wondering if anyone has experience with Missouri Meerschaum Ozark Mtns hardwood pipes; I can purchase them for less then $10 at my local B&M, so it is feasible for me to buy enough to cover a weekend, with good long rests in between, but am somewhat hesitant. How do they smoke? How is the cake (do you even want a cake)? Any imput would be appreciated.