Celebrating 55 years of Pipe Smoking

[PeterD]

...today marks my 55th year of pipe smoking...I have never regretted that decision and I am as passionate today...well, perhaps even more so, than at any other time...


...It is not a habit...but a way of Life...  

 

[AJ]

Congratulations Peter, that's quite an accomplishment and not many can now or will ever be able to make that claim. Well done Sir!  

AJ

 

[Richard Burley]

Wow. You got me beat, though not by much. I started when I was 16 and was told it would stunt my growth. Good thing it did; I'm 6'4" and have always had difficulties getting into Ferraris, Jaguars, etc., and it ticks me off. Congratulations.

 

[Eric Furgeson]

Congratulations Sir, May you be blessed with many more years of fine pipes and wonderful tobacco.

 

[oldmansmokingpipe]

congrats - i started at 15 - now coming up to 63. I had a couple of breaks though.  That latakia just keeps me coming back.

Enjoy many, many more!!!

 

[RDPipes]

Congratulations Peter! and may your tobacco always be dry and your pipe never sour.

 

[Stick]

... was told it would stunt my growth. Good thing it did; I'm 6'4"...

Probably the funniest thing I've heard in a long while. Tickled me pink that did.

 

[eklektos44]

Well congratulations Peter. Enjoy your celebration!

 

[Stick]

Congrats Peter, that's a long time to be smoking a pipe.

If you could narrow it down, what's the one 'golden nugget' you've learnt (about pipe smoking) in that time?

 

[Stick]

Congrats Peter, that's a long time to be smoking a pipe.

If you could narrow it down, what's the one 'golden nugget' you've learnt (about pipe smoking) in that time?

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Truly amazing. Congratulations!

 

[Brewdude]

Congrats Peter on the anniversary. Not many can claim so many continuous years of piping pleasure.

:sunny:


Cheers,

RR

 

[PeterD]

Congrats Peter, that's a long time to be smoking a pipe.  

If you could narrow it down, what's the one 'golden nugget' you've learnt (about pipe smoking) in that time?

...my 'golden nugget' occurred many years ago when I realized that with pipes and tobacco there is no destination...only a continuing journey...

 

[ftrplt]

Wow!! 55 years, good for you!! I'm at 52 this September; didn't start 'til I was 18. Just curious...Do you remember your first pipe and tobacco? :cheers: FTRPLT

 

[babysinister]

Congrats! I smoked my first pipe (a basket pipe of course) in 1966, so this year is my 50th anniversary. So. right behind you, sir.

 

[PeterD]

Wow!! 55 years, good for you!! I'm at 52 this September; didn't start 'til I was 18. Just curious...Do you remember your first pipe and tobacco? :cheers: FTRPLT

...my first pipe was a DR. Graybow rustic billiard shape...with a tin of PA...total cost was $1.10...

 

[ftrplt]

Wow!! 55 years, good for you!! I'm at 52 this September; didn't start 'til I was 18. Just curious...Do you remember your first pipe and tobacco? :cheers: FTRPLT

...my first pipe was a DR. Graybow rustic billiard shape...with a tin of PA...total cost was $1.10...

Mine was a Dr. Graybow and Half & Half!!!! Wow, a $1.10!!! Big purchase for a nine year old!!! Good for you :cheers: FTRPLT

 

[PeterD]

Wow!! 55 years, good for you!! I'm at 52 this September; didn't start 'til I was 18. Just curious...Do you remember your first pipe and tobacco? :cheers: FTRPLT

...my first pipe was a DR. Graybow rustic billiard shape...with a tin of PA...total cost was $1.10...

Mine was a Dr. Graybow and Half & Half!!!! Wow, a $1.10!!! Big purchase for a nine year old!!! Good for you :cheers: FTRPLT

...back then there were no laws regarding tobacco...in fact, the old Dr. who ran the drug store was a neighbor and I kept his grass cut...on a number of occasions he would let me pick out a new pipe and two tins of tobacco as payment...so I was fortunate.

In fact, he was my first "teacher of the pipe" and I would watch and listen as he showed me all his various ways to clean, smoke, tamp, and load the bowl...

 

[Brewdude]

And in a similar, but slightly different vein-

I clearly remember going to the local drugstore as a kid of 9 or 10 yrs old, where there was a display of pipe 'baccy on the counter and being able to purchase my Pap's favourite blend for his birthday or Xmas present.

Times were different back then!



Cheers,

RR

 

[Blackhorse]

Congrats! Good show. I'm 68 and smoked my first when I was 18...so I'm right there with you. Well, close anyway.