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tomtucker81 · 18-02-2015 12:28am

Im heading away in the morning for a few days amd will be flying.

I'm just wondering can my penknife be in my pouch or would that cause trouble at the airport?

I could make do with just the smokers companion and cleaners for the few days, it's just i will only bring one pipe and the penknife is handy i find for cleaning proper.

BeerNut · 18-02-2015 12:49am

If I'm going handluggage-only I clean when I get home. I wouldn't bring a companion, let alone a penknife.

tomtucker81 · 18-02-2015 1:15am

Yeah ive just packed the pipe and tobacco now.
I flew home from Edinburgh last year with a companion no problems at all.

I'm gonna bring the companion, leave the penknife at home!
Worst case scenario I'll be told to throw the companion in the bin, bearing in mind it's in a pouch with pipe, cleaners and tobacco.

P. Breathnach · 18-02-2015 5:40pm

tomtucker81 wrote: »

Yeah ive just packed the pipe and tobacco now.
I flew home from Edinburgh last year with a companion no problems at all.

I'm gonna bring the companion, leave the penknife at home!
Worst case scenario I'll be told to throw the companion in the bin, bearing in mind it's in a pouch with pipe, cleaners and tobacco.

My "good" companion has a proper knife blade. I never take it on a flight except in a checked bag. I fly with one of the cheaper ones with a spoon-like bowl cleaner. Never had a problem with security.

tomtucker81 · 20-02-2015 9:59am

Thanks for the advice gents.
As it happened aer lingus took our carry on luggage with the checked luggage for free so i had no bags going through the security.

I'll see how it goes when I'm coming home.

P. Breathnach · 20-02-2015 2:35pm

tomtucker81 wrote: »

...
I'll see how it goes when I'm coming home.

And if you don't report back, we will infer that you are being held in a secure facility somewhere.

Al_An · 22-02-2015 9:05pm

Hello dear pipe smokers,
I'm very happy to be able to join you.
I started over 10 years ago while I was still a teenager. Although it was rather occasional pipe smoking- mere curiosity and off-beat fascination at first it developed into more of a hobby sort of thing (despite the fact my smoking was still on on-and-off basis).

Now I know a bit more about the art of smoking pipes and it's all thanks to people like you- who shares your knowledge and experience on the Internet. Thank you to you all.

I've got two Peterson's pipes so far: straight Killarney (the post about heating problem with that pipe was most helpful) and one bent system. Also some broken ones and lost ones behind me from years when I knew next to nothing about pipes.

I am looking forward to learn more from you, and maybe contribute sharing what I have learned and experienced. But most of all I am looking forward to all those great bowls yet to come.

Good evening.

tomtucker81 · 24-02-2015 1:30pm

P. Breathnach wrote: »

And if you don't report back, we will infer that you are being held in a secure facility somewhere.

I can report back...again aer lingus took the hand luggage with the checked bag, free of charge at check in. So i learnt nothing about whether the smokers companion is ok or not!!

Lexicious · 27-02-2015 5:09am

Hey pipers.

I'm pretty new to the forum and only been smoking a pipe for little over a year (barely touched them the past couple of weeks though)

I look forward to chatting to you folk about briar and baccys.

Happy Smoking.

rodserling · 28-02-2015 2:25am

Hi Guys, I'm up in Blackrock in south Dublin. If ever you want to have a smoke give me a call. I've been smoking pipes for quite a while. Let's get a community going here.
Believe me there's no great mystery to achieving or buying a blend you want.
Regards to you all . Can't post my address. Is it any wonder the Irish pipe people can't get together? Please reply.
No youtube videos yet but they'll come.
Happy Smoking, Ian.

Al_An · 01-03-2015 10:31pm

Hi rodesling,
Nice idea- never knew anyone (personally) who smokes pipe and thought it would be nice change from smoking on your own. Maybe when my schedule permits I will give you a shout.

And happy smoking Ian

Decided to give a try to petersons university flake- will try it tonight. Heard positive things about it.

Al_An · 01-03-2015 10:37pm

Question to the community here,
Did anyone ever try shopping tobacco online? Can you recommend a good online shop?
Thing is I'm off cigarettes (well rallies) piping full time now and the prices of pipe tobacco are killing me. Not planning on travelling anytime soon so thought maybe Internet shopping can help out.

Thanks a lot everyone.

wallywhittle · 01-03-2015 10:46pm

No offence but pipe smokers smell like ****, how you could breath it in I will never know

BeerNut · 02-03-2015 12:33am

wallywhittle wrote: »

No offence but pipe smokers smell like ****, how you could breath it in I will never know

It's hard enough for smokers to find a safe space to talk about what they enjoy without this kind of thing. Consider this a warning, wallywhittle.

Lexicious · 02-03-2015 1:57am

Al_An wrote: »

Question to the community here,
Did anyone ever try shopping tobacco online? Can you recommend a good online shop?
Thing is I'm off cigarettes (well rallies) piping full time now and the prices of pipe tobacco are killing me. Not planning on travelling anytime soon so thought maybe Internet shopping can help out.

Thanks a lot everyone.

I'm in the UK so use Gauntleys most of the time.

I just checked and they ship to Ireland wish price based on weight.

Just did a test basket and shipping half a kilo of baccy to Ireland would cost 13.64 GBP which is 18.82 Euro.

I'd say that's pretty good, would probably cost less then that as you'll most likely order less then half a kilo as that's a hell of a lot of baccy.

Hope that helps a bit.

Al_An · 02-03-2015 7:06pm

Lexicious wrote: »

I'm in the UK so use Gauntleys most of the time.

I just checked and they ship to Ireland wish price based on weight.

Just did a test basket and shipping half a kilo of baccy to Ireland would cost 13.64 GBP which is 18.82 Euro.

I'd say that's pretty good, would probably cost less then that as you'll most likely order less then half a kilo as that's a hell of a lot of baccy.

Hope that helps a bit.

Thanks a lot for this, and all the trouble for finding things out for me. Really appreciate this.
I must say you are spoiled for choice there- really good shop, but holly ***@!€& the prices! I know quality costs, but it's not something I couldn't afford to smoke everyday.
I will keep looking for more affordable solution.

Thanks a million!

Faith+1 · 24-03-2015 6:30pm

rodserling wrote: »

Hi Guys, I'm up in Blackrock in south Dublin. If ever you want to have a smoke give me a call. I've been smoking pipes for quite a while. Let's get a community going here.
Believe me there's no great mystery to achieving or buying a blend you want.
Regards to you all . Can't post my address. Is it any wonder the Irish pipe people can't get together? Please reply.
No youtube videos yet but they'll come.
Happy Smoking, Ian.

Sure I'll have a smoke with you! I have a tin of peterson whiskey that you more than welcome too. Way to strong for my liking.

Al_An · 01-04-2015 4:57pm

I'm thinking of experimenting with my tobacco and infusing it. Sometimes I would like a hint of extra flavour. Would you have any tips from your own experience?
I read somewhere you can use essential oils. I wonder if a hint of lavender for an evening relaxation after work would be a good idea.

On the other note. I recently tried the new ready rubbed Peterson tobacco. Green pouch. I was rather dissapointed. Dry like hay, very little flavour. Not sure if you had similar experience with this tobacco.

Faith+1 · 01-04-2015 6:11pm

Al_An wrote: »

I'm thinking of experimenting with my tobacco and infusing it. Sometimes I would like a hint of extra flavour. Would you have any tips from your own experience?
I read somewhere you can use essential oils. I wonder if a hint of lavender for an evening relaxation after work would be a good idea.

On the other note. I recently tried the new ready rubbed Peterson tobacco. Green pouch. I was rather dissapointed. Dry like hay, very little flavour. Not sure if you had similar experience with this tobacco.

Haven't tried it myself but looks interesting. Im sure there's plenty of examples on Youtube and Pipe forums. Im not the biggest fan of Peterson tobacco to be honest. Find it either too strong, lacking flavour or burns too quickley.

I love Captain Black 'Red Sun'. It's full of flavour, nice and sweet and is a lovely smoke to have In the evening.

Seweryn · 01-04-2015 7:48pm

Faith+1 wrote: »

I love Captain Black 'Red Sun'. It's full of flavour, nice and sweet and is a lovely smoke to have In the evening.

Where you can buy Captain Black in this country?

Al_An · 01-04-2015 9:18pm

Faith+1 wrote: »

Haven't tried it myself but looks interesting. Im sure there's plenty of examples on Youtube and Pipe forums. Im not the biggest fan of Peterson tobacco to be honest. Find it either too strong, lacking flavour or burns too quickley.

I love Captain Black 'Red Sun'. It's full of flavour, nice and sweet and is a lovely smoke to have In the evening.

Thanks. There are some videos but about alcohol flavouring mostly. I suppose part of experimenting is not knowing exactly how to go about things and discover while you go

if interested will keep you posted. I can only hope I'm not going to create some sort of tobacco poison.

It's reassuring to hear other people find petersons tobacco lacking. Although I honestly have to say I enjoyed university flake a lot- despite its gentleness flavour wasn't shy. Great evening smoke. 3p's I think has potential once I re moisture it.

Anyway I'm always on the lookout for quality tobacco so thanks for your tip on captain black. Will out it on my wishlist.

All the best.

Al_An · 01-04-2015 9:22pm

Seweryn wrote: »

Where you can buy Captain Black in this country?

And I would like to know that. Do you order online?

Faith+1 · 01-04-2015 10:16pm

Seweryn wrote: »

Where you can buy Captain Black in this country?

Al_An wrote: »

And I would like to know that. Do you order online?

Yeah guys I order online. I've been so lucky because I have received all my orders without customs getting their greasy mits on it. Most of my orders work out at around €60 yet if I were to buy similar her I'd be looking at €300!

Faith+1 · 01-04-2015 10:21pm

Al_An wrote: »

Thanks. There are some videos but about alcohol flavouring mostly. I suppose part of experimenting is not knowing exactly how to go about things and discover while you go if interested will keep you posted. I can only hope I'm not going to create some sort of tobacco poison.

It's reassuring to hear other people find petersons tobacco lacking. Although I honestly have to say I enjoyed university flake a lot- despite its gentleness flavour wasn't shy. Great evening smoke. 3p's I think has potential once I re moisture it.

Anyway I'm always on the lookout for quality tobacco so thanks for your tip on captain black. Will out it on my wishlist.

All the best.

If you want I can give you some of mine (No charge). I'm on my last tin of Red Sun but can give you enough for 2 bowls so you can try it yourself. It's a lovely flavour plus no tongue bite.

I've already ordered more so it's no bother.

Al_An · 02-04-2015 11:04am

Faith+1 wrote: »

Yeah guys I order online. I've been so lucky because I have received all my orders without customs getting their greasy mits on it. Most of my orders work out at around €60 yet if I were to buy similar her I'd be looking at €300!

I ordered online once so far -from Germany, and it came through nicely, but only recently I was expecting a present for Easter. 4 tins of different blends. Was really looking forward. I received the box with security tape all over. Pr*** left only empty plastic bag in which the tins were. Nor they left note stating what they have confiscated.

Al_An · 02-04-2015 11:34am

Faith+1 wrote: »

If you want I can give you some of mine (No charge). I'm on my last tin of Red Sun but can give you enough for 2 bowls so you can try it yourself. It's a lovely flavour plus no tongue bite.

I've already ordered more so it's no bother.

Wow that's very nice of you. I would be delighted to try it out- of course if you are sure it's no bother. Maybe at least you would like to wait until you receive your order. Just in case something goes wrong with the postage. I wouldn't like to be who deprived you from last two bowls of your fav tobacco.

Faith+1 · 02-04-2015 11:46am

Al_An wrote: »

Wow that's very nice of you. I would be delighted to try it out- of course if you are sure it's no bother. Maybe at least you would like to wait until you receive your order. Just in case something goes wrong with the postage. I wouldn't like to be who deprived you from last two bowls of your fav tobacco.

it's fine. I have tons of pipe tobacco. Pm your address and I'll post you some.

Faith+1 · 25-05-2015 11:41pm

Just seen this on the Jamesfox website.....Looks interesting??

http://www.jamesfox.ie/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=301&products_id=2531

P. Breathnach · 26-05-2015 4:28pm

Faith+1 wrote: »

Just seen this on the Jamesfox website.....Looks interesting??

http://www.jamesfox.ie/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=301&products_id=2531

Especially the delicious canopies!

Faith+1 · 15-06-2015 6:33pm

Is anyone here going on Wednesday night?

tomtucker81 · 17-06-2015 8:50pm

Anyone at the night in dublin there and if so how is it so far?
Cant make it due to a variety of reasons, one being that i used up my pass on a brewery tour last week!

Faith+1 · 18-06-2015 10:16am

Nah I didn't make it either. Did anyone go?

Buona Fortuna · 18-06-2015 11:08am

Sorry to read that few people made it.

It was the wrong side of the country for me so I was never going to get there.

I gave up the pipe about 10 or so years ago for health reasons but I still get a sort of vicarious pleasure from reading and hearing about them;)

Longranger · 25-06-2015 8:21pm

Hi all, first time poster so please excuse the ignorance. I was talking about buying a pipe for the last couple of years cos I'm smoking rollys to beat the band and my wife (kids) bought me one for fathers day. It's a petersen fisherman, and I'm a bit lost as to how to start

BeerNut · 26-06-2015 9:07am

Put tobacco into it and set it on fire

Al_An · 26-06-2015 11:39am

Longranger wrote: »

Hi all, first time poster so please excuse the ignorance. I was talking about buying a pipe for the last couple of years cos I'm smoking rollys to beat the band and my wife (kids) bought me one for fathers day. It's a petersen fisherman, and I'm a bit lost as to how to start

Hi and welcome longranger.
Let me say it's a good thing you are doing.
Indeed the beginning can be intimidating. You probably know already that some people take pipe smoking as art and they have crazy amount of rules and techniques.
But also smoking pipe can be as simple as stuffing it and puffing.

There are lots of sources on the Internet of good info about how to start smoking pipe. I remember there is this one place pipedia (yeah I know wired name) they had a good manual covering all the basics.

I wont give you tips on how to smoke, because there are probably much better people at it here, there are many articles written on it by great pipe smokers and also because you have to find what works for you- most important is that you will enjoy the smoke.

Also let me tell you that I used to smoke rollies too- and I was pretty heavy smoker. I managed to go off them completely several months ago and I smoke only pipe now. I feel so much better now. All the cigarette related **** was going on with me is gone.

Transition can be difficult though. For a while you will miss that hit of nicotine when inhaling the cigarette smoke- but it is only a matter of few weeks- each bowl of tobacco has more nicotine than many cigarettes.

I used to mess up something while smoking pipe a lot at the beginning. I either packed the pipe to tight or smoked it too hot, air hole would get stuck or moist would flow like from a tap. If you are cigarette smoker and you feel you need to smoke now and the pipe just refuse to work with you... that gave me some hard time -I would often go nuts. But it does gets easier with time and practice makes perfect.

If you want to leave rollies all together though I suggest you need extra pipes. If you can buy yourself cheap ones so you can carry them in the pocket smoke the crap out of them if you have to and if it breaks you will be glad it's not your Peterson you got as present. Keep the special pipe for special moments like evening relaxation or nightcap.

Seriously practice it. Read about it buy good tobacco get past the first week or so of bad tongue bite (in my case the stinging sensation in my mouth was pretty intense) and you will find what a real pleasure smoking tobacco is.

Last thing- it's very personal- but I smoked about 6-7 pipes a day first I went off rollies. With the price tag of 20 quid for a small tin here in Ireland it is a strain. Search online and stock up.

all the best and keep us posted how u are doing.

U5ername · 26-06-2015 2:00pm

Well I can't beat that answer.
I'm also pretty new to it and still smoke the rollies too.
I used you-tube for tips. As you'd expect there's good and bad tips there, but either way it helped me.

Al_An · 26-06-2015 10:51pm

U5ername wrote: »

Well I can't beat that answer.
I'm also pretty new to it and still smoke the rollies too.
I used you-tube for tips. As you'd expect there's good and bad tips there, but either way it helped me.

True-YouTube vids helped me too. Easier when you can see the thing been done.

tomtucker81 · 27-06-2015 9:47am

You tube was the way for me too. The ones i watched were actually from James Fox. Type in James Fox Pipe Video, and there are 4 or 5 of them, from choosing a pipe, choosing tobacco, how to fill and smokes etc.

Great to see someone do it so it was easier to try it yourself then

Faith+1 · 29-07-2015 9:29pm

Guys I have a tin of petersons whiskey if anyone wants it. Smoked maybe 2 bowls of it but it's not my cup of tea.

Rather give it to someone than leave it in the draw.

Seweryn · 29-07-2015 10:04pm

Faith+1 wrote: »

Guys I have a tin of petersons whiskey if anyone wants it. Smoked maybe 2 bowls of it but it's not my cup of tea.

Rather give it to someone than leave it in the draw.

I would take it and cover the postage if you could post it.

Faith+1 · 30-07-2015 9:42am

Seweryn wrote: »

I would take it and cover the postage if you could post it.

Pm your address and Ill post it. No worries about postage costs.

Seweryn · 30-07-2015 11:08am

Faith+1 wrote: »

Pm your address and Ill post it. No worries about postage costs.

Thank you very much

.

PM sent.

Faith+1 · 18-08-2015 10:30pm

This made me smile.....

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/man-accidentally-drives-car-into-pond-smokes-pipe-while-waiting-for-emergency-services-10453761.html

CMCA · 09-09-2015 1:44am

Hey folks. I've just recently started smoking a pipe and am having a few problems you more experienced smokers could help me with.

1) I have read online that a smoker should have a few pipes on rotation in order to keep them from being damaged. Is this true? If so how many bowls per day can I get away with. I'm a student so I can't afford to have a few pipes.
2) Taste. Today I let my pipe out to dry and I had some really nice tasting draws but I still have an issue with getting a hot damp draw that ruins the experience. Any tips?

Thanks

Faith+1 · 09-09-2015 1:07pm

CMCA wrote: »

Hey folks. I've just recently started smoking a pipe and am having a few problems you more experienced smokers could help me with.

1) I have read online that a smoker should have a few pipes on rotation in order to keep them from being damaged. Is this true? If so how many bowls per day can I get away with. I'm a student so I can't afford to have a few pipes.
2) Taste. Today I let my pipe out to dry and I had some really nice tasting draws but I still have an issue with getting a hot damp draw that ruins the experience. Any tips?

Thanks

Yeah thats true. It's recommended to have at least 3-4 pipes for rotation purposes. I wouldn't use the expression 'Damaged' but I would say I rotate to prevent too much moisture, build up of cake and ghosting.

To prevent a damp draw I would recommend leaving your pipe cleaner in the pipe after cleaning. This way it will obsorbe any left over moisture after cleaning.

Rainysmoker · 16-09-2015 5:09pm

Hello everyone,

New pipesmoker here. I was just wondering if there's a club or a pipe meeting I could join?
Just started the hobby a couple of months ago, still figuring things out:)
I'm 24 by the way, working in Dublin in the hospitality industry.
Look forward to see some interactions here!

Cheers,
RainySmoker

soCKrates · 25-09-2015 7:56pm

Is this thread still active? I've recently picked up a pipe (a Peterson's standard 303) Anybody like aromatics? I got a tin of Nutty Cut as well and I'm not a fan. Would anybody like to do a swap? I only smoked 2 bowls out of it. I prefer the Elizabethan Mixture.

I would also like to know of any clubs or pipe meetings around, I'm in Offaly but I can travel

Rainysmoker · 25-09-2015 8:16pm

Hey soCKrates,

Welcome to the forum (I'm new too).
I am looking for a pipe club too but no luck yet. The closest I found is in the north.
How is your pipe? Do you like it? I am thinking of getting a Peterson, next month maybe. I want to order tobacco first and saving for that. I have a few cobs, a Mario Grandi poker and a Rattray's Short Fellow. Love all of them, the poker is my favourite, it's tiny and smokes great!

Seweryn · 25-09-2015 8:39pm

soCKrates wrote: »

Is this thread still active? I've recently picked up a pipe (a Peterson's standard 303) Anybody like aromatics? I got a tin of Nutty Cut as well and I'm not a fan. Would anybody like to do a swap? I only smoked 2 bowls out of it. I prefer the Elizabethan Mixture.

I would also like to know of any clubs or pipe meetings around, I'm in Offaly but I can travel

Hi Sockrates,

I am interested in your Nutty Cut, but I mainly smoke aromatic stuff. The least aromatic tobacco I can offer you is this one or this one. Unfortunately, both pouches are half way through.
But let me know what you think.

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