Recent content by SortaGray

I love sitting on the back deck when it rains. But the wind makes smoking a hassle. Cheers, Michael

Here's a bad pic of the pipe (and me). The picture seems to dull (matt) the shine of the pipe. You might be able to tell that the silver ring doesn't exactly fit, it's a bit small. I think this may have been a manufacture's error which explains how I got it cheap?  However the pipe practically...

That pipe I bought on impulse for $25 is turning out nice! I "tested" my three pipes (remember I am new to this) and decided that this one was the best. Smokes and tastes great but I assumed it was a real cheap-o. It was in a case with a lot of mixed pipes and a local "head" shop. But as I...

Brew, I didn't realize they're open more. Makes sense. My friend and I are planning to visit there soon. Thanks, Michael

Wizard, thanks the beach is a great suggestion, mainly because I can find a deserted spot! (Oh and it's even illegal to smoke in your car here although not much enforced).

Hey, thanks for the info and insights. Because I am so new at this, I think I'll watch temp, moisture, and try to slow down. I am so new I haven't yet really found my "cadence" and I suspect i am trying to hard. Good advice to say away from tools and drills. That's certainly what my wife tells...

I found from May of 2016, related post:

I am new to the pipe. Toward the end of a smoke I heard this gurgling sound. Alarming! I dumped out the tobacco and checked the pipe but it appeared normal. Was this some king of weird anomaly with the pipe or the tabacco? Should I try to 'fix' it?

I am looking for a pipe friendly place to smoke. I live in Washington state where it is illegal to smoke in public. Yes, really. Parks too. The exception is tribal land. So, anyone know or tried out a nice pipe friendly Indian casino close in to Seattle? I am aware of the Seattle Pipe Club...

Thanks for the warm welcome. Brewdude, in the Snoqualmie valley. The valley is wonderful. Reminds me of Hobits and the Shire - but with BIG mountains. Fun also to hear from the UK and Spain! Thanks and talk with you later. Michael

Hello from Seattle. Not long ago I was invited to spend an evening with a few fellas, with some whisky and some pipe. The host had a nice collection of pipes. I think the last time I had seen a pipe up close I was maybe 12! I was stunned by how gorgeous the pipes were. Their materials and...