LuckyBriar
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Hello to all you fine gents (and ladies) on this frosty winters evening! I just stumbled across this site a few days ago and thought I'd register. I'm relatively new to the world of pipe smoking, but seem to have slipped down the rabbit hole quickly - just last night I developed an itch and a light rash that I think may be the onset of TAD. As I only own one pipe to experience all this wonderful weed in, I'm sure PAD is soon to follow. The selection at my local tobacconist is a bit sparse, so I'm hoping to expand my understanding and taste here on the board. From what I've seen so far, it looks like there's a lot of knowledge and a lot of friendly discussion to be had.
A bit about me, for anyone wondering: I'm 34, married, and own a small liquor store in Fort Smith, Arkansas (that's in the River Valley, just south of the Ozarks and north of the Ouachitas). I'm a happily reformed ciggy smoker who is just discovering the slow, careful and thoughtful joy that is smoking a pipe. Trying to quit smoking several years back, I threw myself at the mercy of the tobacconist where I used to live, and they set me up with a pipe (a Stanwell 179) and a smattering of tobaccos to try. I had some stumble steps learning to smoke the darn thing, but enjoyed it quite a lot. Unfortunately, the stress of finishing school and raising a family got to me and I put the pipe down and picked the pack back up.
Fast forward to now. I've finished school, relocated and started a business. I've good and quit the sticks for months now, and I need a hobby that I both enjoy and that is slow paced and relaxing. The pipe! Ah ha! I've thrown myself into the frey and there's no going back. There's a lot to learn and more to smoke, and I hope it's a past time that remains as rewarding as it has been the last few months. I've plenty of questions, but I'll post those in a more appropriate spot. I really just wanted to say 'hi' and introduce myself. Happy puffs!
A bit about me, for anyone wondering: I'm 34, married, and own a small liquor store in Fort Smith, Arkansas (that's in the River Valley, just south of the Ozarks and north of the Ouachitas). I'm a happily reformed ciggy smoker who is just discovering the slow, careful and thoughtful joy that is smoking a pipe. Trying to quit smoking several years back, I threw myself at the mercy of the tobacconist where I used to live, and they set me up with a pipe (a Stanwell 179) and a smattering of tobaccos to try. I had some stumble steps learning to smoke the darn thing, but enjoyed it quite a lot. Unfortunately, the stress of finishing school and raising a family got to me and I put the pipe down and picked the pack back up.
Fast forward to now. I've finished school, relocated and started a business. I've good and quit the sticks for months now, and I need a hobby that I both enjoy and that is slow paced and relaxing. The pipe! Ah ha! I've thrown myself into the frey and there's no going back. There's a lot to learn and more to smoke, and I hope it's a past time that remains as rewarding as it has been the last few months. I've plenty of questions, but I'll post those in a more appropriate spot. I really just wanted to say 'hi' and introduce myself. Happy puffs!
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