Howdy all.
New member here and taking a moment to introduce myself.
I started smoking a pipe in college, mid-70's. My grandfather smoked a pipe, but that was the only family association with pipesmoking I've ever had. He was a fan of Prince Albert and Dr. Grabow pipes. He received a meerschaum from a family member in the airforce, bought at a Turkish market during a layover flying to Viet Nam. My grandfather thought the pipe too nice to smoke and never touched it. I received the pipe after his death and still have it.
I have some Jobeys, Savinellis, and Ben Wades. The freehand Ben Wades are my favorites. I like a big pipe to hold in my hand and they are beautiful. I enjoy aromatics...usually buying from chain stores like Tinderbox, but a local shop here in Iowa, David's Briar Shoppe, is the easiest place to make my tobacco purchases. I'm currently enjoying his Coventry blend, its the same blend as Tinderbox's I believe.
I live and work on a farm, living in the same house my father and grandfather owned. The farm has been in my family over 150 years, in fact Iowa has only been a state two years longer than my family has lived on this land.
I enjoy reading and music. I am interested in military history, natural history, Native American history, high-power rifle competitions and military firearms.
I've been married 27 years, assuming we make it to June 11th, blessed with two daughters, and live like a king. I've no complaints.
I look forward to chatting with the members here and sharing stories and experiences.