Why Smoke A Pipe?

[docrameous]

Simple answer for me, relaxing and fun. I mostly smoke alone in a place of solitude.

With that said, there was another thread on here for HAM radio pipe smokers. I would say that the dynamic that I see on here amongst pipe smokers is similar with HAMs. It's a niche sub culture that is very enjoyable to hang around as we discuss pipes, tobaccos and all things b.s.

 

[Old School 3319]

Because it's not legal to kill people who annoy you

 

[Casual]

I don’t meditate, but I do engage in several activities that encourage quiet reflection. From most effective to least effective for me:

1. Journaling with a fountain pen.
2. Long, slow walking in nature.
3. Pipe smoking.
4. Motorcycle riding.

Now, riding a motorcycle to a lonely lake, and sitting there while writing and smoking a pipe? That’s the real business.

 

[Black Forest Piper]

'cause chicks dig it man!

Mine sure doesn't. She's one of the many non-tobacco people going "why?"

 

[Black Forest Piper]

I'm really enjoying seeing these responses. Many are things I think (relaxing, the ritual, the pipe as functional art...etc.) Some great comedians in there too. You all are the best.

 

[mso489]

Okay, this is a little thoughty, or worse yet, New Age, but it's a centering thing for me. Rather than taking walks and reading books (though I occasionally get to those) my retirement has been a lot of scrambling around, multi-tasking, and making appointments with myself to cut my fingernails. So to put my ass in a chair and observe a ritual is a long way toward finding my own thoughts. Which often come as a surprise.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Because its fun.

 

[SystemSig]

The feel of briar in hand, constant reminder of craftsmanship, coaxing an ember to the very bottom of the bowl, each smoke working to get more efficient, first light of a full bowl, tobacco expanding, bountiful. The expectation that this smoke will be as good or better than the last.

 

[Worknman]

I always wanted to be like Sherlock Holmes and Albert Einstein.

 

[davek]

I always wanted to be like Sherlock Holmes and Albert Einstein.

Sherlock had as much influence on me as Gandalf.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi087Cio8noAhUiiOAKHebBCbsQFjAKegQIAhAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.v-cdn.net%2F6029410%2Fuploads%2Feditor%2Fbk%2Fx3bo59uv2df6.pdf&usg=AOvVaw08WWoaT4W_FQbsMe6YzPdW

 

[Chasing Embers]

I always wanted to be like Sherlock Holmes and Albert Einstein.

A cocaine addict??

 

[davek]

A cocaine addict??

Einstein - speculative, but an interesting read in these boring times.

Holmes - only when he did not have a case and was bored himself.

 

[coming to_falling too]

since I've started smoking my pipe, I've found a little peace within myself. Something that has been absent for a long while in my life. I am grateful for that.

 

[jerry]

I think it triggers serotonin. It is pleasurable, relaxing, relatively safe and quite groovy!

 

[whsergent]

Mu.

Joshu's Dog

www.ibiblio.org

EDIT: Added reference link for the zen impaired.

 

[saltedplug]

since I've started smoking my pipe, I've found a little peace within myself. Something that has been absent for a long while in my life. I am grateful for that.

Old School 3319 said:

Because it's not legal to kill people who annoy you

Both brilliant replies, one a solution to peace and the other a testimony to a practice engendering it.

I smoked because I loved the aspects of pipe smoking. It brought me into the company of those who thought and who had some practice putting their thought into words. Have you read cigar forums?

Because there was a lot to learn, and I love to learn.

Because pipe smoking in general was delicious, and the varieties of tobacco staggering, and thus beguiling.

Because the pipe as a tool for burning tobacco and delivering smoke to a mouth watering for it was worthy of a studied adoration.

I smoked in a different lifetime, but by memory l live parallel to it.

 

[Black Forest Piper]

since I've started smoking my pipe, I've found a little peace within myself. Something that has been absent for a long while in my life. I am grateful for that.

I'm glad it helps. I find it relaxing/peaceful too. You're doing good seeking that out.

 

[cwpiperman]

Simple answer for me, relaxing and fun. I mostly smoke alone in a place of solitude.

With that said, there was another thread on here for HAM radio pipe smokers. I would say that the dynamic that I see on here amongst pipe smokers is similar with HAMs. It's a niche sub culture that is very enjoyable to hang around as we discuss pipes, tobaccos and all things b.s.

As a ham myself (Hence the CW), I agree!

73 CW

 

[didimauw]

Huh I don't think I've ever been asked why....

I think I like it cause I can smoke all day long, constantly, and not get fatigued by it. And I really love nicotine. There were many years where I smoked cigs, cigars, my pipe, dipped, and had snuff with me. All in one day.

 

[sablebrush52]

I've been asked this several times and my answer is always the same, "Because I enjoy it."