Proper Pipe Club etiquette.

[jpmcwjr]

Go Vols!

Edit: In the south there really isn't anything else to talk about, that's what makes it fun.

Would you, with a $5,000 dare, wear Tennessee gear at a 'Bama game??

 

[Briar Tuck]

That's hilarious. Every group needs a Josh.

Among my group of beer drinking friends we had "Andy". He would show up to beer tastings empty handed and drink the beer everyone else brought. He'd also show up to cook outs and other parties empty handed. It didn't take long for everyone to take notice of it.

 

[romaso]

Never discuss politics or religion.

And don't discuss expensive whiskey either! Geez!

 

[Coreios]

Go Vols!

Edit: In the south there really isn't anything else to talk about, that's what makes it fun.

I'm from Big Blue Nation. I'm not looking forward to tomorrow. lol

 

[daveinlax]

Another no-no is sitting on your wallet and talking up the great deal you just got on mail order tobacco in earshot of the shop owner. I’ve seen that end badly at pipe club and in general hanging out.

 

[trudger]

Smoke what you enjoy while you are there. You don’t have to smoke a nic bomb cause everyone else is and then puke.

 

[Cyxelsid]

This thread was timely, I am hitting my first pipe club tomorrow. I will be meeting with the @Lyon0op at the Pointe Vicente Pipe Club tomorrow afternoon. Looking forward to meeting some folks!

 

[anotherbob]

in my home, the unfortunate pup is always the scapegoat! He takes it pretty well though. And, it usually is him stinking up the place ;D

I say follow Benjamin Franklins advice and Fart Proudly. Seriously a great little read.

 

[Lyon0oq]

Ok! I would absolutely have looked at it as price of admission, regardless of the fact that I’m a pretty loyal customer. Thank you! Though, to be fair, if there’s bourbon / whiskey at a B&M I’ll probably end up spending more than enough for a seat at the table"

I am OK with the idea of "price of admission" as long as it fits your budget at the moment. If someone is younger, with kids, and maybe their sweetheart is less than thrilled with the pipe smoking to begin with, then I get not pushing your luck by dropping $50 on a couple of tins of tobacco. I'll usually ask other smokers at the event if there is a tin they love that maybe I haven't heard of, or barring that, pick up something I already love to cellar for a few years.

I totally disagree with cosmicfolklore however. If you REALLY like a tobacco, the best way to introduce someone else to it is to throw them to the ground, put your knee in their chest, shove your spit wet bent apple into their mouth, all while screaming "Do you get notes of honey and tree bark?!?!" into their face as loudly as you can. That is kind of pipe meet 101, and I'm surprised someone as experienced as cosmicfolklore doesn't know that frankly. That is why we are all here though, to learn from each other.

 

[Cyxelsid]

I am OK with the idea of "price of admission" as long as it fits your budget at the moment. If someone is younger, with kids, and maybe their sweetheart is less than thrilled with the pipe smoking to begin with, then I get not pushing your luck by dropping $50 on a couple of tins of tobacco. I'll usually ask other smokers at the event if there is a tin they love that maybe I haven't heard of, or barring that, pick up something I already love to cellar for a few years.

I totally disagree with cosmicfolklore however. If you REALLY like a tobacco, the best way to introduce someone else to it is to throw them to the ground, put your knee in their chest, shove your spit wet bent apple into their mouth, all while screaming "Do you get notes of honey and tree bark?!?!" into their face as loudly as you can. That is kind of pipe meet 101, and I'm surprised someone as experienced as cosmicfolklore doesn't know that frankly. That is why we are all here though, to learn from each other.

Well now you have me nervous going to your pipe club today!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Well now you have me nervous going to your pipe club today!

Just say you get the honey tree bark taste, and it won’t last long.

 

[Mortamyhr]

If you're ever in New Orleans, let me know. When can always get a couple of pipe club members to show up at Mayan Imports in Metairie for a get together.

I will absolutely do that!

 

[Mortamyhr]

I bet you can see what my little buddy looks like. If you need a hint. He's my profile pic.

He’s a cutie! We have 3 cats as well as a doggo. Crazy pet people

 

[Mortamyhr]

The fact that you demonstrate enough presence of mind to ask these question in the first-place, informs me that you will be just fine just being your thoughtful self; and, that any club would welcome you warmly. - Sherm Natman

Daw, thanks!

 

[Mortamyhr]

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I've only been here a week or so, and I have noticed it doesn't take much to get the banter rolling...

Ha! Very true!

 

[hauntedmyst]

Ali, When you get to the first meeting, its important to establish dominance. Walk up to the guy with the most expensive looking pipe and hit him in the back with a folding chair. That will let them know not to mess with you. I saw it in a prison movie but I'm sure the skills are transferable.

 

[anotherbob]

He’s a cutie! We have 3 cats as well as a doggo. Crazy pet people

he's also the sweetest little psychopath.

 

[trudger]

Are we going to get a follow up “how’d it go” post? With all this Dad advice given we might have to go over there and set ‘em straight after.

 

[Peter Peachfuzz]

Most will be your grandfather's age.. you will think they are yelling at each other but they just can't hear.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

If you cuss between every other word, maybe don't talk as much.
Selling life insurance or car warrantees during the meeting is not cool.
You wouldn't think it, but keeping your pants on throughout the entire meeting is sort of an unspoken rule.
While, you may be able to take your shoes off, taking someone else's shoes off isn't normal.

Or testing their room note once the shoes are off!

No such clubs around here so just me and the dogs!

Only rule is whatever they want comes first!