Nitpicking, OCD, and Pipe Smokin'

[Sloopjohnbee]

I guess this kind of fits in with the "are you a meticulous smoker thread" but needed to vent
Ever happen to anyone or similar pain in the ass moments? please share...
I get to cleaning a pipe, and on second clearing the cleaner through the shank toward draught hole only to find some remnant tobacco in there? man I hate it and I'll tell you why -
I already assume the pipe is clean, I put the pipe down to get those last bits out with a paper towel or another pipe cleaner and then my attention goes to something else and I completely forget about it leaving that last bit of old stale tobacco scrap saturated in alcohol in the chamber - then reload(I typically don't inspect bowls while loading) to only realize it was left in the bowl prior to filling

 

[BarrelProof]

I guess this kind of fits in with the "are you a meticulous smoker thread" but needed to vent
Ever happen to anyone or similar pain in the ass moments? please share...
I get to cleaning a pipe, and on second clearing the cleaner through the shank toward draught hole only to find some remnant tobacco in there? man I hate it and I'll tell you why -
I already assume the pipe is clean, I put the pipe down to get those last bits out with a paper towel or another pipe cleaner and then my attention goes to something else and I completely forget about it leaving that last bit of old stale tobacco scrap saturated in alcohol in the chamber - then reload(I typically don't inspect bowls while loading) to only realize it was left in the bowl prior to filling

Wouldn’t bother me in the least. That’s a good start on the next bowl and a little less fresh tobacco I have to use!

 

[Chasing Embers]

That's why I always blow through a pipe after cleaning and just prior to loading the chamber.

 

[anotherbob]

That's why I always blow through a pipe after cleaning and just prior to loading the chamber.

I do the same thing. That might be why I don't get the clogged stem thing happening more then once every two years.

 

[kcghost]

Yeah, I clear the airway by blowing through the stem.

 

[BROBS]

That's why I always blow through a pipe after cleaning and just prior to loading the chamber.

Same

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

One could leave the pipe cleaner inserted while wiping the bowl.

 

[telescopes]

The problem with blowing through the hole is that it tends (for me) to leave tobacco that I missed on the floor and that leads to problems with the boss.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

The problem with blowing through the hole is that it tends (for me) to leave tobacco that I missed on the floor and that leads to problems with the boss.

The joys of marriage

 

[telescopes]

I've been married for 30 years. Enjoyed every day of it. If something happened to my wife, I would NEVER repeat the experience. I've discovered I am even more shallower and self-thinking than I thought I ever was, LOL.

 

[FurCoat]

That's why I always blow through a pipe after cleaning and just prior to loading the chamber.

This is good advise and I do this myself. I will add that you should point the bowl down and away from your face as any bit of tobacco that might have been left in the bowl will find its way into your eyes. Yes, I've done it.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

You are indeed, nitpicky. I wouldn't give a small piece of tobacco a passing thought.

 

[B.Lew]

I believe you missed the goth man (cannot recall his name) carter hall review. Those little bits add up to stem clogging. This is preferred as you then get to hit the stem like a one hitter to clear. High octane tobacco resin is a delicacy in many parts of the world.

 

[bullet08]

That doesn't bug me so much as having to clean tobacco bits around and under the "spoon" in the cob pipes. Thought about just leaving them in, but just can't.

 

[PipeIT]

I lightly wipe the chamber with a napkin/paper towel, then run a cleaner through it, then blow through the stem, making sure it’s clear.

I like to take care of the wood on my Briar, so when I’m done smoking I always whip out the Ole Dunhill cloth and give the bowl and shank a nice wipe down to protect it.

I’m not sure I’d say I’m nitpicking or ocd, but I like to keep pipes clean and protected.

 

[BROBS]

That doesn't bug me so much as having to clean tobacco bits around and under the "spoon" in the cob pipes. Thought about just leaving them in, but just can't.

I let all that shit fill in over time with ash and cake. Then it doesn’t happen anymore.

 

[bullet08]

I lightly wipe the chamber with a napkin/paper towel, then run a cleaner through it, then blow through the stem, making sure it’s clear.

I like to take care of the wood on my Briar, so when I’m done smoking I always whip out the Ole Dunhill cloth and give the bowl and shank a nice wipe down to protect it.

I’m not sure I’d say I’m nitpicking or ocd, but I like to keep pipes clean and protected.

You forget to clean the mortise. That's where the crap builds up. I know, it means taking pipe apart. But a real man shines the bottom of the boots!

 

[Sloopjohnbee]

That's why I always blow through a pipe after cleaning and just prior to loading the chamber.

Yep makes sense- usually do that as well from time to time - now will always do it - typical pipe move in most movies - you can tell a real pipe smoker

 

[burleybreath]

P.i.t.a. moments? Screw tobacco bits. How about pipe "juice" running back into your mouth due to inexperience? I remember those days. Vividly. How about losing the ember, or "cherry," in your lap while driving, watching it nestle down by your balls? How about dropping a pipe with an acrylic stem and a diabolically perfect angle on an unforgiving hardwood floor? I've snapped at least two that way. How about having a Dunhill pouch swiped because some flaming sphincter thought it was a wallet? How about being pulled over by a cop because he thought you were lighting up a crack pipe? ("Your plate didn't match the car." Bullshit, Lawdawg.)

I'm sure there are others. I'll let you know. ?

 

[edger]

That doesn't bug me so much as having to clean tobacco bits around and under the "spoon" in the cob pipes. Thought about just leaving them in, but just can't.

Mud those cobs!