Proud of My Achievement!

[seamusjft]

Good afternoon chaps. These last couple of days my pipe smoking really has jumped up a gear. I am able to pack a pipe in my own fashion adopted from the reading I've done. I let the tobacco fall into the bowl instead of forcing, then tamp it down gently. No specific amount of times. Just till its full. This works for me and I now relight maybe 3 times if at all! My last pipe yesterday and first this morning, smoked without a relight! Not doing bad for a month in?

Also I think my mouth is broke in. Or my palet if you like. I've been smoking non aro because I didn't like the aros at all when I started. However, I went back to Peterson's Connoisseur's Choice this morning and although it didn't cure my nicotine craving, it certainly was enjoyable.

I'm a bit radical apparently. This coming from an ole boy I sat and smoked with in the park New Year's Day. I take down a few puffs but hey. I enjoy it. I'm not too radical to take him to the pub tonigh though lol. Powerfull things these simple tobaccos and pipes. I've made a freind, 62 years my senior, he's a RAF vet of 96, and purely because we sat together and smoked our pipes. He's smoked since he was 13 in manny countries and states across all continents. I can't wait to learn from him. Even if it is "going to cost a pint of Black and Tan ". A small price though. I love the way you guys in America honour your veterans. Us English seem to have trouble saying thanks like you guys. Well I'm on a one man mission to change that now!
Hmm don't know where that all came from lol I seem to have babbled a bit!

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Edit: Hope you don't mind, I added a link for PCC, L.

 

[papipeguy]

Well done on all counts. This hobby of ours tends to bridge generations easily. The world could learn a thing or two from your story. Have fun with your new friend.

 

[voorhees]

Sounds like you have a great mentor in that gentleman, enjoy those moments and cherish the fact that you got to know him. We are losing that "greatest generation" more everyday.
-Jason

 

[tbradsim1]

Great story, the old man will be getting a lot more out of it than you, they sometimes are the forgotten gen, you must be a good person to be excited about this CHEERS, HIP,HIP,HORAY. The old cajun :worship:

 

[captainprophesy]

What an awesome story... I have always (even when I was very young) enjoyed hanging out with the "older" folks :lol: man I just love the stories I get to hear.
Enjoy your pint with your new friend and keep smoking away ::

 

[nsfisher]

Good man mate! You are providing companionship to someone who probably leads a lonely existance, and in exchange, you are receiving valueable information and life experiences. Sounds like a fair trade to me and a great way to spend an afternoon.

 

[numbersix]

Great to hear. Sounds like you have been off to a very good start with your pipe smoking, making friendships—good on you.

 

[cigrmaster]

What a great story. I am sure this will be a great learning experience for you, nothing better than hanging out with an old guy who has seen a lot. Back when I used to live in my buddies cigar lounge, we had some old timers who would regale us with some great stories and impart some very wise advise.

 

[baronsamedi]

:clap: Learn everything you can! The old brothers won't be around much longer. Buy him as many Black and Tans as it takes then give him a safe ride to the house. Can't think of a better way to learn!

 

[fnord]

Excellent account, Seamus. Relating an event like that is hardly babbling. You made a new friend and I can guarantee that you brightened his day as well.

 

[cortezattic]

Excellent story of sharing and learning. Marvelous stuff, these pipes.

 

[shawn]

That is real good stuff Seamus!

 

[wildcat]

Seamus if that was babbling, it was some of the best I've heard! Wonderful story. Wishing I was there with ya!

 

[seamusjft]

Thanks guys. It was a fantastic evening. Such an interesting man, a squadron leader no less! What don't know about mostly everything ain't worth knowing. Apart from the Internet lol! He's amazed at the variety available and really excited to try his new orders arriving tomorrow.

We had a good smoke and drink and going to make it a Thursday night regular. On a sad note. He has a son that's not spoke to him for 25 years so yes I agree. The companionship for him was priceless. I worked as a care assistant when I left school and the amount of kids that forget their elderly parents is a disgrace.

 

[thebadkitty]

Not doing bad for a month in?

You're doing better than I did a month in.

 

[vaboatbuilder]

good job seamus, making friends one pint at a time. the respect for our vets was a hard bitter road for us there was a whole generation we left out in the cold and are over compensating for it now. I hope he enjoys his new tobacco,and you continue with his company.

 

[seamusjft]

Thanks vaboatbuilder. I've stepped right up and it's a buzz. He met my son this morning when we took some lunch round. The meals on wheels service he gets is admirable but the quality of food by the time it arrives really is just sustenance over enjoyment. I hope I'm not smothering the ole boy but I did say "let me know if I'm doing too much?" To which he replied "as long as you let me pay my way".

I know I've gone on a bit about this but he's really touched my heart and I like to share. Thursday we're venturing out to a more smoke friendly pup with a heated area and he's asked me, honoured me, with the offer of reading his Royal airforce wwll days journals! I'm a history lover and can't wait! We've even had a chat about this here forum and I'm hoping to get him to do a nice story/thread. He's up for it but we're getting his head around tech first. His 4 dial tv is as tech as it gets atm but he's one of the most open minded individuals I've ever met so I don't think it'll be long before he's gone digital lol

 

[vaboatbuilder]

lol, i wish i had a smoke frendly pub around here, went to the local Kellys after christmas and they still have a smoking bar. i was one of the people in the place and was told no pipes or cigars.

 

[captainprophesy]

i wish i had a smoke frendly pub around here

Good lord! me too... Im in CA so I get shit on for just smoking in public! :|
Not that it stops me :lol:

 

[simnettpratt]

Good job seamus. From a Brit. Good job brother. Tell that guy I love and appreciate him too.