Back on the pipe

[msandoval858]

I've been a cigar and pipe smoker for years and have had the fortune of putting together a pretty nice collection of high grade pipes. For various reason, I always tended to gravitate more toward cigars though and that has been my primary "go to" for my tobacco fix for a long time.

After browing various forums (including this one of course) and reading around for the past months, it really hit me that I need to clean up my pipes and get back in to the hobby. Besides, it's kind of embarassing to have a rack full of Castello, Ferndown, Dunhill, etc just sitting the collecting dust

So, over the past month I've been really enjoying the briar quite a bit. I've managed to add a few pipes to the collection of my old favorites and also went an a PTAD rampage rebuilding my inventory of blends to enjoy. It's been a lot of fun starting out new, trying things I never would have bothered with in the past, and just enjoying the fun factor of it all despite feeling alomst like a total newb trying to get the feel of it all over again. I had the typical one week learning curve complete with some tongue bite that a little Biotene fixed right up for me. I also called up Cornell & Diehl and ordered a few pounds of some random bulk blends including some aromatic/english crossover stuff that has been fantastic. Last count I think I was up to something around 25 sealed tins (mostly C&D, Gawith, and McClelland) plus some various bulk stuff.

Anyhow, just thought I'd share my story of renewed interest with you gents and look forward hanging around here more.

[jwhite]

Good deal. Looking forward to seeing back around some of the pipe threads.

I want to see pics of those pipes!

[Uncle Jackie]

Welcome back!

Those are some fine pipes you have there, enjoy them in good health.

[oc_in_fw]

Welcome. Pipes area nice way to relax

[bones59]

If your pipe collection is any thing like your shaving brush collection, then I'm truly impressed!

[nrdoty]

Welcome back! Also, thanks for mentioning Biotene. I normally use the regular Listerine, but it irritates the crap out of even the tiniest bit of residual tongue bite. I have been looking for something a bit more gentle & this might be just the thing.

[msandoval858]

Welcome back! Also, thanks for mentioning Biotene. I normally use the regular Listerine, but it irritates the crap out of even the tiniest bit of residual tongue bite. I have been looking for something a bit more gentle & this might be just the thing.

Biotene is great. It's formulated to remedy dry mouth and does a great job of soothing any irriation. I'd never used the stuff but after my experience of using as a recommended remedy for bite, I'll probably ditch Listerine and continue to use their products as part of my regular dental health routine.