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<blockquote data-quote="CLRV" data-source="post: 137092" data-attributes="member: 1480"><p>Frost-</p><p></p><p>I've been thinking about this as well. For me, it breaks into two major concepts, both of which you mentioned.</p><p></p><p>First, as I believe you accurately state, there is more flavor and probably a better smoke from a "damper" tin (IE, for this discussion, one that hasn't been dried at all).</p><p></p><p>Second, drier tobacco, at least in my experience, is far easier to maintain and seems more forgiving of my propensity to smoke fast.</p><p></p><p>I'm working on getting to a happy median. My style of smoking *should* be slowed down. I should take it much slower to appreciate the depth of the tobacco etc. But if I move too far to that side of the road I'm not going to be doing it "my way" anymore. I'll be changing my inclinations in a pretty big way, which, for me, would cut down on the overall enjoyment. I tend to do a lot of other things while I smoke, very rarely do I just sit and think. When I do, I'm slow and can enjoy the tobacco more. Usually I'm drawing or playing music or more recently sitting on here reading old threads and becoming progressively less... unschooled. I'm not focused on slowly drawing the smoke and making sure it stays the right general temp. I like the feel of the pipe, the smell in the room, the quiet distraction that helps me focus slightly more on unlocking my brain.</p><p></p><p>That's my long winded way of saying no, I don't think your ability to enjoy and savor the tobacco without changing the moisture level makes you a freak. In fact, I find it enviable. But, then again, isn't that part of the beauty of this hobby (or I should say on here, life obsession), that it accomodates almost anyone from any background and any style?</p><p></p><p>My disjointed thoughts on the concept.</p><p></p><p>-Best</p><p></p><p>CL</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CLRV, post: 137092, member: 1480"] Frost- I've been thinking about this as well. For me, it breaks into two major concepts, both of which you mentioned. First, as I believe you accurately state, there is more flavor and probably a better smoke from a "damper" tin (IE, for this discussion, one that hasn't been dried at all). Second, drier tobacco, at least in my experience, is far easier to maintain and seems more forgiving of my propensity to smoke fast. I'm working on getting to a happy median. My style of smoking *should* be slowed down. I should take it much slower to appreciate the depth of the tobacco etc. But if I move too far to that side of the road I'm not going to be doing it "my way" anymore. I'll be changing my inclinations in a pretty big way, which, for me, would cut down on the overall enjoyment. I tend to do a lot of other things while I smoke, very rarely do I just sit and think. When I do, I'm slow and can enjoy the tobacco more. Usually I'm drawing or playing music or more recently sitting on here reading old threads and becoming progressively less... unschooled. I'm not focused on slowly drawing the smoke and making sure it stays the right general temp. I like the feel of the pipe, the smell in the room, the quiet distraction that helps me focus slightly more on unlocking my brain. That's my long winded way of saying no, I don't think your ability to enjoy and savor the tobacco without changing the moisture level makes you a freak. In fact, I find it enviable. But, then again, isn't that part of the beauty of this hobby (or I should say on here, life obsession), that it accomodates almost anyone from any background and any style? My disjointed thoughts on the concept. -Best CL [/QUOTE]
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