One Cob for One Year

[cosmicfolklore]

Hey, when you're throwing the hobos off of the train, lay off hitting them so much with the sticks. It's bad enough that I get all of the bruises and scratches from the gravel and brambles along the track. The extra beatings is just overkill.
Good to see you back Didi!! More pictures... of you trying... to... smoke... one... more... corn... cob...

 

[davek]

You don't smoke much, compared to me anyway. So that helps. Still, I can smoke cobs for a long time and they are still great.
However, I am finding lately that rotating them is even better. I have at least 10 now. They are much more forgiving than a briar, but are still noticeably better if you only smoke a bowl or two and then allow at least a day to dry out.
So, duh, huh?

 

[oldmansmoking]

Great corncob shows the robustness of the Cob. Just a shame the stems are poorly made. Yes I know you can get replacements but I am saying it’s the one thing that lets down MM.

 

[sittingbear]

I just got a new MM Rob Roy and I was reminded of this experiment. What's the status?

 

[weezell]

Just a shame the stems are poorly made.

If I'm not smoking a meer, it's a cob. I broke down and bought 2 Forever stems. So far I'm not impressed,I like the cheap plastic ones better so far... :crazy:

 

[mso489]

didi', I do admire your perseverance whatever your life circumstances. At least in moving, keeping track of one pipe is easier than more.
weezell, I just chewed through MM cob standard stems. With acrylic Forever stems, I stopped having to think about the stems. For me, just right.

 

[weezell]

didimauw, you out there Bro??? Wondering how the cob project is coming along...

 

[didimauw]

Hey guys sorry for the long delay.

I've been trying to quit cigarettes AGAIN. And most of my nicotine has been in another form lately. I still smoke the cob, but not nearly as much as I have been. This has been more of a test of me getting sick of the cob, rather than the cob lasting for the experiment. It's still the only pipe I smoke but I'm only at 297.

 

[weezell]

You DIPPIN that SHIT BOY!!! You need to get back on the program, Ya Hear!!! Just kiddin, I'm fighting the cursed nails to. Keep up the good fight Brother...

 

[jaytex1969]

I had my first ciggy in many months this week, smoking with a well liked coworker who is leaving soon.
Sounds like mental fatigue to me. You might need some Black Frigate in that cob to liven things up a bit! :nana:
I imagine the snuff is easier to get away with inside the choo-choo, so I do understand.

 

[mso489]

didi',you may not be losing your resolve, but I may be losing mine, for you. I'd rather have you bail out on the cob than surrender to nails. If you are determined to stick with it, maybe some Five Brothers or C&D Big 'n Burley would supply enough vitamin N to get you past the ciggies. You've done nobly, whatever you decide.

 

[perdurabo]

Yea, change the tobacco your smoking. I think it's a miracle that you've smoked Charter Hall for almost a year straight. Geez, that's more of an accomplishment than "One Cob for One Year". I knew the cob would last, it's wether or not you'd last smoking Card "Bored" shavings...hmm..hmmm sorry "Charter Hall". 8O

 

[johnbarleycorn]

It’s sounds to me like you have taken away the things I assume we all smoke a pipe for in the first place; relaxation and enjoyment. Somehow you have managed to turn smoking your favorite pipe and tobacco into a chore. I just hope the affect is not irreversible. Or then again I may be interpreting this all wrong. At any rate best of luck to you.

 

[didimauw]

Hey guys, here it is. Bowl 300, and it will be the last one of this experiment. I was starting to not enjoy the experience any more. This turned out more of a thread about if I can handle it, rather than if the cob can handle it. It still looks damn near New.
I'm disappointed I didn't make it a full year. 9 days left and it would have been a full year.
I was hoping for many more bowls out of this experiment, but life changed drastically, and so did my smoking.

And my 301st bowl...

Wow did that briar taste good. How I've missed it.
Now I think, to celebrate, I think I buy a new briar pipe, and try the experiment again!
Look for a new thread soon pertaining to such!
Thanks for all the support gentleman, it's been fun.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Wow! You survived, as did the pipe. Thanks for your dedication and good work!

 

[jaytex1969]

That cob's braggin' to all his friends, "I smoked the same carbon based biped for a year..."
Nice to see you.

 

[warren]

You did well. The cob did well. We had a great time with it! Thank you for that!

 

[haparnold]

I confess, I was worried about you! Glad to see the result of your experiment.

 

[woodsroad]

That was one hell of a noble effort. I couldn’t have done it.

So, no smoking allowed on the trains?

 

[didimauw]

Haha thanks guys!
And that is correct, smoking is not "allowed" on the train...
...
But since "I don't smoke on the train",
And I'm getting more comfortable with my job, we spend a lot of time waiting, and watching other trains go by, standing outside. So I think I'll be bringing it with me for those times.