I don't know where I read this lately but it really works,I tried it today...cool.
When you have filled a pipe and left it in the ashtray for too long without lighting
it up,the tobacco gets dry,too dry sometimes.
Your breath contains enough water vapor to rehydrate it,just blow several deep
breaths in the bowl and out the stem and it's good to go.

Winslow

Winslow, I had a funny joke about the title of your post, but I digress.
The technique works. I have done the very same thing once or twice before.

That is totally stellar...wish it had occured to me all those times I have packed a pipe and fell asleep before smoking it. At least next time I will have a possible solution...thank you sir!

I should have known that from using black powder, blow down the barrel to soften the residue before swabbing,,,,(NEVER MIND, I'M WAY AHEAD OF YOU GUYS),,,
Good tip Winslow,,,