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anotherbob

Lifer
Mar 30, 2019
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I love when my pipe smoking hits someone's nostalgia centers. Including when they're my own. There are a few blends I only enjoy for that reason. Captain Blacks aroma does it for me. It seems to be the one men smoked around here when I was a kid. Reminds me of that fascination on what seemed almost like a secret society.
 

OzPiper

Lifer
Nov 30, 2020
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Sydney, Australia
Welcome @KJB form Sydney, Oz
Like you I quit years ago when the kids came along.
My 2 boys are now in their 30’s but unlike yours, mine are ardent non-smokers.
I got back to smoking pipes a few years ago.
I do envy you having 2 sons who share the joy of pipes.

Thanks for sharing your story.
And wishing you many happy smokes with your boys puffy
 

WVOldFart

Lifer
Sep 1, 2021
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Eastern panhandle, WV
Hello and welcome from West Virginia. I imagine that your sons got a kick out of telling the "old man" a few things. It was probably as great a joy for them as it was for you. Welcome aboard.
 

Peterson314

Part of the Furniture Now
Sep 13, 2019
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Atlanta, GA
Hello Ken!

I've had a pipe for 21 years now, and you can usually find me with a big stinky English. However, BCA is still one of my absolute favorites.

Welcome from Georgia!
 

KJB

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Jan 16, 2023
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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the warm greetings. I have been enjoying reading articles and the forums here on Pipesmagazine. It seems like a genuinely courteous and well mannered group of people. Exactly what I need with a pipe smoke after being out there in the real world all day. I look forward to your company. With best regards to all, Ken
 

5star

Part of the Furniture Now
Nov 17, 2017
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PacNW USA
Terrific !

There are plenty of pipe smokers in their 70s, 80s, & even in the 90s, doing great ! Not too many cigarette smokers in those same age groups who can claim the same. Pipes are nothing like cigs - though most non pipers don’t know that.

Welcome back !

Mac
 
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Thanos

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Jan 11, 2023
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Athens, Greece
I smoked pipe as a younger guy but quit at 32 when I started a family. My dad and grandpa were pipe smokers and I knew that is why I smoked a pipe. My wife didn't want our kids smoking, so that habit went. Ironically, 3 of my sons are now pipe smokers (go figure, must be genetic). They bought me a Savinelli Roma 606 KS and some Cult Blood Red Moon and Peterson Royal Yacht tobaccos for Christmas. It was the first time we were all together in 3 years, and we had a Christmas smoke together. Funny thing, I forgot a few things over the last 30 years and my kids were giving me tips. Enjoying it so much I ordered some Lane BCA from the local tobacco store. That BCA tastes and smells just like I remember, and boy oh boy, did old memories of my dad and grandpa come flooding back to me. Well, after a 30 year run, my wife and I parted ways amicably and..... here I am. My name is Ken and I am from Minnesota.
So nice to have these moments with your sons!
 

The Clay King

(Formerly HalfDan)
Oct 2, 2018
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This clay pipe smoking Redcoat welcomes you to the forum from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.
Going to the Sealed Knot Battle of Nantwich this weekend; got some GH brown twist and C&D Winchester to smoke in my clay pipes at the event. No smoking on the battlefield; Clay pipes and gunpowder DO NOT MIX:)