Quit Smoking 30 Years Ago... Good to be Back

[anotherbob]

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]

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

 

[Sgetz]

Welcome from Durham in the UK. Similar story to me also.

 

[DeerparkDays]

Hey Ken from an Irishman in New Zealand. Bloody awesome introduction mate, made my night reading this. Enjoy yourself and welcome!

 

[WVOldFart]

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.

 

[Brewfan]

Great story, Ken. Welcome from Louisville KY.

 

[trouttimes]

Welcome from Alabama.

 

[Annaresti Red]

I quit smoking cigarettes a few years back. After the patches, I picked up pipes again and although I know it's not ideal health wise, it sure is nice to not be chained to the things. Welcome!

 

[Peterson314]

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!

 

[Briar Tuck]

Welcome, from the Oregon coast.

 

[KJB]

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]

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

 

[Coreios]

Good times! Welcome back!

 

[Thanos]

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]

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

 

[The Clay King]

So nice to have these moments with your sons!

@Thanos Your username sounds like a Doctor Who villain

 

[Dudditz]

Good stuff Ken! Welcome from New Jersey!

 

[Bob the bear]

Welcome from Edinburgh Scotland

 

[Ben.R.C]

Welcome from NC!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Welcome from the Central Coast of California!