Questions from a blind newbie

[instymp]

My grandfather had Parkinson's disease and smoked a pipe & that was back when the medicines weren't near what they have today. He had it pretty bad. But he could fix transistor radios too. Very patient man. Always admired him.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Blindpiper, its very good to hear that you've been able to finally get it all together!

Not sure where you live but if there's a local pipe club they would probably be able to offer more hands-on assistance.
Happy smoking!

 

[jpmcwjr]

A very merry message at this time of year. So happy to hear your news. Enjoy!!

 

[blindpiper777]

Not sure if there's a nearby pipe club; I live in the Galveston area in Texas. There are a few tobacconists, although their main focus seems to be cigars.

I'm not complainin', though; I love a good stick every now and then.

 

[jjjarhead]

Hi blindpiper777

there is a packing method I'd like to share with you, since you asked what is the easiest way to pack. I learned this from a youtube video link I will try to explain it best I can.

First, you grab a pinch of tobacco, put it on your palm. Then use the other hand to grab your pipe and put it directly above the tobacco. then you do a little circular motion with your pipe, until the rim of your pipe touches your palm. shake the excessive tobacco back to tin, and tamper down the tobacco to half an inch below rim to protect the rim from scorch and ember falling out. This method is easier because it is one stage and quite consistent once you get the hang of it.

As for the affordable pipes, I would suggest the corn cobs, they are affordable and smoke quite well.

happy puffing!

Ren

 

[crashthegrey]

Hey there, blindpiper. It is good to hear from you again. I'm glad you've acquired briar and tobacco and enjoyed the first experience. Merry Christmas, and here is to many more good experiences to come.

 

[blindpiper777]

Thank you all for your advice and well wishes.

 

[ophiuchus]

A friend of mine who was born blind and picked up cigarettes as a young adult. I initially worried about the fire danger. However, I learned over time his olfactory senses were so discriminating that he could smell immediately if an ember had fallen on the carpet or something was burning that shouldn't have been. Never had to worry about him starting a fire unintentionally.

 

[blindpiper777]

I just smoked some "Ladies Love It." If that was Lane 1Q (which I think it is), I am very disappointed. It was harsh, bitter and gave me tongue bite galore. Guess I'm one of those people who loves latakia, but hates aromatics.

 

[mawnansmiff]

"Guess I'm one of those people who loves latakia, but hates aromatics."
I'm of that rarer breed inasmuch as I hate Latakia and aromatics :roll:
Regards,
Jay.

 

[blindpiper777]

That's interesting, Jay. What do you like?

 

[mawnansmiff]

"That's interesting, Jay. What do you like?"
Actually my friend my likes are pretty broad, with the emphasis on tobacco flavoured blends such as Full Virginia Flake and Plug, St. James Plug, Brown sugar flake though I also do like some mildly aromatic blends such as Condor, flake & plug, Erinmore flake & plug plus dark fired Kentucky types such as Mac Baren's well known Dark Fired Kentucky and blends of that style.
After much experimentation you too will find the blends you prefer...the journey getting there might be a long one but an enjoyable one to boot...good luck sir ::
Regards,
Jay.

 

[blindpiper777]

I just smoked some Very Cherry, by Lane Ltd. It was pretty good, but I think I still prefer English blends.

 

[crashthegrey]

Good on you for giving aromatics a real attempt, but like you, I gravitated toward English first. Lately, I've really enjoyed flake tobaccos, especially Virginia flakes. Pipe smoking is wonderful, as every time you get bored there is a new style, cut, flavor, or type of tobacco to try.

 

[balkisobrains]

I read what I'm assuming was your review on tobaccoreviews website, blindpiper. What will your next review be?