Amenhotep04
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On another thread, Texas Outlaw used the terms "Brotherhood of Briar," and "Elite Community" referring to we pipe smokers. I love both of these statements, but wonder what it entails. Ten years ago, my ex told me that since I was a professor I had to smoke a pipe. I obliged. For most of the past ten years, pipe smoking for me was largely a solitary endeavor. I'd get home from work, pour myself a glass of wine, and sit on the deck and smoke a bowl. Or I'd sit at my desk, reading and writing, and smoke a bowl. But everything was by myself. Creatively, the pipe in my mouth while writing served as inspiration. Little did I know tobacco influences thought process. Sitting with the glass of wine, simply meant a lifestyle of high culture and relaxation.
Over the summer I began reading more about pipes and have found myself intrigued by so much of the ins and outs of smoking a pipe, issues surrounding tobacco, and the physics and geometry of the creation of pipes. All the while however, it's been mostly a solitary existence for me. The last few weeks I've been reading various message boards and plan on attending some pipe shows over the next 12 months. I liked what Texas Outlaw said, and to be honest I love reading what people say about pipes. I'm amazed at all the information and experiences people have. But what is our community? Are we the last of a dying breed? Do we cherish the slow pace of life, and take pleasure in each moment of life? And when attending pipe shows, will the conversations revolve around such things?
I always look forward to what everyone says about pipes. It's like a whole new life. But what makes 'us', 'us'?
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Over the summer I began reading more about pipes and have found myself intrigued by so much of the ins and outs of smoking a pipe, issues surrounding tobacco, and the physics and geometry of the creation of pipes. All the while however, it's been mostly a solitary existence for me. The last few weeks I've been reading various message boards and plan on attending some pipe shows over the next 12 months. I liked what Texas Outlaw said, and to be honest I love reading what people say about pipes. I'm amazed at all the information and experiences people have. But what is our community? Are we the last of a dying breed? Do we cherish the slow pace of life, and take pleasure in each moment of life? And when attending pipe shows, will the conversations revolve around such things?
I always look forward to what everyone says about pipes. It's like a whole new life. But what makes 'us', 'us'?
:farao: