The Finer Things

mlqurgw · 03-03-2005, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Modlin

Hey...my hair and beard are going grey, I ought to look super-intelligent shouldn't I?

At least you still have hair. Mine isn't grey it is missing.

Dr. Worm · 03-06-2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mlqurgw

At least you still have hair. Mine isn't grey it is missing.

Atleast you can grow a beard. I'm still waiting to hit puberty.

Dice · 03-07-2005, 12:19 AM

I like cigars, but I really try to keep it once in a blue moon because I'm very much a singer.

FTS · 03-07-2005, 10:33 PM

Hey, sorry to do this, I know it's annoying, but I was wondering if someone can post the sites that talk about breaking in a pipe and what not. I remember them being very informative. Thanks.

**Role Modlin** · 03-07-2005, 10:35 PM

If I were going to get a pipe, should I go with a full bend or not? Any opinions?

mlqurgw · 03-07-2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Modlin

If I were going to get a pipe, should I go with a full bend or not? Any opinions?

I prefer a full bend. It keeps the pipe out of your face and looks much more sofisticated than a straight stem or half bent. Also be warned that when you first try a pipe it will bite your tongue a bit. Go with a mild tobacco first and smoke it slowly and it shouldn't be a problem.

Dr. Worm · 03-07-2005, 10:48 PM

Well today I picked up a tobacco called Pirate's Den. I enjoyed it, I suppose, but will probably keep looking once I finish this bag.

I am still having to re-light my pipe every so often, maybe around 5 times during my smoke. This makes me think I'm doing something wrong. What am I doing wrong?

**Role Modlin** · 03-07-2005, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mlqurgw

I prefer a full bend. It keeps the pipe out of your face and looks much more sofisticated than a straight stem or half bent. Also be warned that when you first try a pipe it will bite your tongue a bit. Go with a mild tobacco first and smoke it slowly and it shouldn't be a problem.

I was looking at a Dr. Grabow Full Bent with a filter because it was only $20. The general consensus is that it is a decent first pipe, would you agree?

mlqurgw · 03-07-2005, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Modlin

I was looking at a Dr. Grabow Full Bent with a filter because it was only $20. The general consensus is that it is a decent first pipe, would you agree?

I have about 20 of them so yes I would agree. Actually that is what I smoke more than all my pipes and I have several.

**Role Modlin** · 03-07-2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mlqurgw

I have about 20 of them so yes I would agree. Actually that is what I smoke more than all my pipes and I have several.

Okay...next question. What smoking materials do I need? (Cleaner, tamp, etc...)

mlqurgw · 03-07-2005, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Modlin

Okay...next question. What smoking materials do I need? (Cleaner, tamp, etc...)

Unless you intend to smoke it often you really don't need much. A package of pipe cleaners should do you quite a while if you only smoke it occasionally. As for a tamp, a golf tee works great. Use it to clean the tobacco from your pipe when you are done smoking it. Never bang your pipe against anything to clean it out. I would recommend you get long wooden matches to light it with. You get a much more even light with a wooden match than you do with a lighter. I can't really think of anything else you might need. If you have any more questions I will keep this thread in my subscriptions and try my best to help.

mlqurgw · 03-07-2005, 11:18 PM

One more thing I just thought of. Store your pipe with the stem up. Laying it down will allow the moisture to run into the stem and may cause it to begin to taste bad. BTW the moisture is not from spit it is from the hot air coming into contact with the cold air.

FTS · 03-08-2005, 01:57 AM

Question, once you've developed a nice cake on the inside of the pipe, if it starts to get too thick, do you just scrape some off?

Jeffrey · 03-08-2005, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kepa

Hey, sorry to do this, I know it's annoying, but I was wondering if someone can post the sites that talk about breaking in a pipe and what not. I remember them being very informative. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Lee Modlin

If I were going to get a pipe, should I go with a full bend or not? Any opinions?

For these questions I would recommend purusing www.pipes.org.

**Role Modlin** · 03-08-2005, 06:59 AM

Thanks for all the info guys. I'll let you know how it turns out. I'm planning on picking up the Dr. Grabow Full Bent this afternoon.