So-my 'el desperado'noobie pipe rotation (ahem)....

[widge]

....all cheap as chips and doing sterling service thus far-but constructive(?) criticism welcomed...AND I have many silly questions regarding my lack of pipe-man-ship, so please do bear with me?

I've (sort-of) ranked them from top to bottom in order of what (to me) has so far proved their smokability...but suspect my technique leaves a lot to be desired!
You will note that my pipe collection does not include any desirable items!! But hey? we have to start somewhere?

I chose to stert with some cob and falcon!
I've had the 'Alco' and 'mm Legend' for years...since my first dalliance with pipe...but they still seem to work.
sorry
Best
Widge

 

[jackswilling]

No one will rightly criticize your most serviceable collection

 

[oldreddog]

But the carpet man,the carpet.

 

[papipeguy]

Very solid start with that group. There are a lot of cob and Falcon fans here so settle in a join the fun.

 

[widge]

Ha...Oldreddog....I blame my everloving wif for the carpet! Apparently it is handmade with organic vegetable dye! To me it looks like an accident in a pickled cabbage factory....but hey-ho, you know how it goes?
w

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Welcome widge.. I like the carpet.

 

[texmexpipe]

A great start to your pipes. Nothing wrong with it at all! Welcome to the forums.

 

[didimauw]

That's a great collection, don't be surprised if you never buy another pipe. If that were me, id be set.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Not a thing wrong with it. Some class A smokers there!

 

[tschiraldi]

As long as they hold tobacco and you smoke them, you're good to go! Come on in!

 

[jndyer]

Welcome to our wonderful nook of the web. You have a very fine starter set there. By the way, what kind of tobacco do you enjoy?

 

[mackeson]

can't go wrong with a bunch of cobs. Very serviceable pipes!

 

[cobguy]

Welcome to PM Forums, Widge ... nice start!
What are you burning in those beauties? ::

 

[hmhaines]

Excellent group, mate. Cobs are delightful!

 

[didimauw]

Yes and that MM legend...smoke that a few more times...you will understand.

 

[hextor]

They are some good pipes!! Love the falcon but the corncob legend is a darn good smoker, i have one too and its very dependable.

 

[ophiuchus]

Great set of pipes!
I'm getting a kick out of that rug, too. :laughat:

 

[wyfbane]

Nice pipes! Nothing wrong with those.
Rug? I thought you took a picture of them on a serape...

:rofl:

 

[cossackjack]

Welcome Widge. My wife (SWMBO - She Who Must Be Obeyed) has a rug just like that. I like it, but then there's no arguing with her.
You have a very nice collection.
Cobs are great pipes. I grab one as often or more than briars or meers since I smoke outside & don't have to worry about bowl burnout from the wind - just get another inexpensive cob. Also, no weeping & gnashing of teeth if one is lost or falls into a creek or lake. Since I favor flake tobaccos, the MM General is most used, though I like the MM Cobbit Shire & Dwarf for strong ropes & plugs.

 

[crashthegrey]

Very nice start. Despite what everyone here will tell you, though, wait until you get some really good briar. 8)