I'm excited to be part of this briar brotherhood. I started smoking pipes as a young man in the early 80's, emulating my dad's passion for the pipe. He sadly passed away in the early 90's and his pipe collection fell to me. My pipes then sat unused for a few decades until recently. Now in my back half life journey, my briar collection has become a constant companion and good friend. I am looking forward to learning way more than I know today from y'all.