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Not much of a smoker reader the pipe seems to get in the way. I have some old Pics of Segovia smoking a pipe while playing the guitar, I don’t enjoy that either. :no:
 
I'd love to fulfill that old image of the fellow reading the leather-bound tome in the great big chair in front of the fireplace, while smoking a pipe. Unfortunately, it starts to break down from the get-go when I note that I have no fireplace. I just don't have the setup to do this, it seems. Even more so, when I smoke a pipe, I find that it takes up most of my concentration--in a good way, mind you. I'm more with PipePuffer in practice: sit outside and watch the world go by.

Now what I do like to do is think about stuff while I smoke. I think Airborne called it on another thread "solving the world's problems." I'm afraid I think of anything but, though. Contemplating stories yet to be told, or even what I'm going to read next, that's what I like to do.
 
For me, a cigar goes better with a book than a pipe. I've read posts by guys who can research/write and smoke bowl after bowl, but for then smoking technique must be second nature.
 
Thinking about this, I'd say approx 50% of my pipe (or cigar) smoking time has been accompanied by some sort of reading material. I have no special technique for this - just load the bowl and get a good starting light. Then smoke away while transporting a portion of my mind into a different scenario. If the pipe needs some attention (tamping / relight / cleaner), I'll just put the book down, attend to the issue and then return to my place.
 
When I smoke alone, the vast majority of time I read. Otherwise I'll have my laptop. On rare occasion I'll listen to a ballgame or some music.
 
velveteagle":3ec65of8 said:
Give me a decent day outside. I found by using my Kindle e-book I can read with one hand holding the pipe and turn the page with a button.
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This is a fantastic idea! In fact, today I took your advice and took the Kindle outside to read and smoke... AT THE SAME TIME. I've been wanting to do this forever, but hated having to, as someone else mentioned, "multitask".

Great idea that works great in practice, thanks!
 
Good to hear Foxfire.. I have to smoke outside now.. It's too cold to read and smoke.. So I just smoke and do chores.. Dreaming of warm weather some day..
 
I have never really thought about it, but apparently I always smoke a pipe when reading. Seems weird not to. Stranger yet, I prefer a cigar when watching a movie at home, even though I like the pipe far more than the stogie. The important thing is to keep your gizzard a-quiverin' with nicotine.
 
velveteagle":2ua7q2ki said:
Give me a decent day outside. I found by using my Kindle e-book I can read with one hand holding the pipe and turn the page with a button. I have about 100 books stored to read on it. The old classics before 1927 are as a rule free to download and read and keep. I am reading the Life Of Abe Lincoln right now. Oh you never loose a page it bookmarks where you left off no matter how many books you read at a time. No page turning and if you wish it will play music of your choice using the MP3 Player while you read. Two joys in one... :cheers:

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Just think of all the trees we will save with this new technology
 
I (re)started smoking pipes again this past year specifically to accompany reading. I do other things too now like grilling, gardening, going for a walk or just thinking though. It's part of an effort to get away from the computer, TV, phones and family gossip. I've been programming for 8+ hours a day for 18 years. Ye ole eyes, hands and nerves need a rest.
 
My wife started reading 50 shades of grey. I saw smoke coming from her ears, and she doesn't even smoke :affraid:
 
If my significant other reads "50 Shades of Grey" in my presence, I've crafted a plan. Break out a Playboy (pre-purchased for the occasion) and read it casually. Preferably while puffing away on my pipe and peering down over reading glasses (purchased for the occasion. I don't need them quite yet). If I get a look of opposition, ask "what?" and go about opening the centerfold slowly. Puff twice and say "MmMmmmm... me likey likey".

Women should keep those kind of books under their side of the mattress or something.
 
I was looking around a house last week owned by an attractive single lady and spotted 50 shades of Grey and its sequel on her bedside cabinet. For some reason I thought it'd be a good conversation piece to say to her 'Oh you like 50 shades, what are your favourite parts?'. I turned to her and was about to point to it and broach the subject when all the alarm bells rang in my head and STFU flashed across my mental landscape. I don't think getting escorted from the premises by law enforcement would've been a great way to end a house viewing.
 
Greyson":sc2q8rw6 said:
I was looking around a house last week owned by an attractive single lady and spotted 50 shades of Grey and its sequel on her bedside cabinet. For some reason I thought it'd be a good conversation piece to say to her 'Oh you like 50 shades, what are your favourite parts?'. I turned to her and was about to point to it and broach the subject when all the alarm bells rang in my head and STFU flashed across my mental landscape. I don't think getting escorted from the premises by law enforcement would've been a great way to end a house viewing.
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Yeah, it's probably best that you heard the alarm bells ringing. As a pest control technician I'm in peoples house all the time and see things that I wish I didn't see.
 
Greyson":kz3g9b4a said:
I was looking around a house last week owned by an attractive single lady and spotted 50 shades of Grey and its sequel on her bedside cabinet. For some reason I thought it'd be a good conversation piece to say to her 'Oh you like 50 shades, what are your favourite parts?'. I turned to her and was about to point to it and broach the subject when all the alarm bells rang in my head and STFU flashed across my mental landscape. I don't think getting escorted from the premises by law enforcement would've been a great way to end a house viewing.
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Ahaha, isn't that just how most adult films start? :lol:
 
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