Proselytizing Pipes!

[stogie37]

I tried to convert a couple friends, but it didn't take. They burned their mouths and pronounced me crazy.

Pretty sure this is a distinct possibility ?

 

[stogie37]

Great call from a number of you on the cobs - I’m ordering them each a pair to add to their fledgling rotation. Thanks!

 

[bnichols23]

As the saying goes,

"Build a man a fire and keep him warm for a day.
Set a man of fire and keep him warm for the rest of his life."


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An approach I definitely could live with...

 

[Epip Oc'Cabot]

Very, very nice opportunity you have to show and help friends explore pipe smoking! Such a rare occurrence today, unfortunately. I hope that you will keep us informed of how it progresses.

 

[UncleRasta]

As the saying goes,

"Build a man a fire and keep him warm for a day.
Set a man of fire and keep him warm for the rest of his life."


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I am profoundly concerned that this tickled my funnybone.

 

[lawdawg]

Must be hard to buy pipes after that vow of poverty..... oh wait........

The man didn't say he's a Catholic monk.

 

[litup]

I got to preach the joys of pipe smoking to the guys in my Scotch Club. Granted, it was little like shooting fish in a barrel since guys that willingly join clubs like that seem predisposed to other "finer things" like pipes and cigars.

My only advice is to share your enthusiasm and do whatever you can to help them avoid tongue bite. That seems to be the prime thing that chases new guys away.

 

[BROBS]

The man didn't say he's a Catholic monk.

Actually all Catholic clergy take this vow.

I guess I'll go start a church today.... I seem qualified, right?

 

[litup]

He said he was non-denominational, not Catholic. Why do you insist on making this an issue?

 

[BROBS]

because these churches are the bane of our country.

also it really had nothing to do with this thread that he leads a fundraising group.

 

[diamondback]

Actually all Catholic clergy take this vow.

I guess I'll go start a church today.... I seem qualified, right?

Now see, you missed an opportunity: your handle could have been “PiousPiper.” Or “PiedPiper!”

If you can come down and run the snakes off permanently my wife would call you St. BROBS! ?

 

[canucklehead]

 

[lawdawg]

Actually all Catholic clergy take this vow.

I guess I'll go start a church today.... I seem qualified, right?

No they don't. I grew up going to a Catholic Church and a Catholic school so I have some experience in this area, though I am not a religious person. It was my understanding that most Catholic clergy actually don't take poverty vows.

Anyhow, this is all besides the point. Quit being disrespectful and insulting other forum members.

 

[BROBS]

No they don't. I grew up going to a Catholic Church and a Catholic school so I have some experience in this area, though I am not a religious person. It was my understanding that most Catholic clergy actually don't take poverty vows.

Anyhow, this is all besides the point. Quit being disrespectful and insulting other forum members.

Ok you're technically correct as it's not a vow of poverty but a "life of simplicity" to not gain riches.
so I guess a step above poverty.

You're right it is disrespectful but so are false religions in the eyes of God. ?

I'm done here but OP really didn't need to say anything about religion at all, did he?

 

[python]

This one is derailed and being closed down.

Just a reminder that personal attacks are not allowed. If you read something that bothers you, sometimes the best thing to do is nothing and move along.