My new years pipe related resolutions include acquiring a St Patty's Day 2014 Peterson. I got a 2013 for St Patty's this year and I really want to make a tradition out of it. I had hoped to do the same with Christmas Pipes beginning this year but was unable to make that happen. I also intend to to purchase another Nording or two to add to my collection of those, or perhaps Danish pipes of another maker. I've seen quite a few that I like. So I'm still torn between collecting Danish pipes or just Nording pipes. I would like to get a hold of an American made pipe, as well as a morta at some point. I'm not certain I'll be able to make all my pipe related resolutions, but if I can make one or two of those I'll be pleased.
As far as tobacco related resolutions... I would like to stock up on the tobaccos I've grown to love in my first year as a pipe smoker. I'll try to start with cellaring away at least 2 pounds of Hearth and Home Black House and McClelland's Blue Mountain. I will probably continue trying new tobaccos in my search for those blends that I must have on hand at all times. I liked Christmas Cheer, so I'm thinking I'll try more McClelland's virginias. I'll likely start up a journal so I can remember which blends I liked the most and how each blend smokes in a certain pipe....
... I may buy stock in mason jars...
I intend to completely do away with cigarettes. I'd rather put the money I waste on those toward pipes and tobacco.
And above all, I intend to enjoy the pipes I have however few or many, enjoy the tobacco I have, and enjoy the hobby to it's fullest.
