That is sound advice, Cpt.

Jul 25, 2019,03:48 AM
 

The ironic thing is I am a fitness buff, and have never been interested in tobacco ever, in large part due to the health issues. But I was at Harrods in London last week on vacation, and they had a very enticing pipe shop. Just got me to thinking. Not dissimilar to watches, I could see the many different kinds of pipes, and seemed like an interesting history and culture, and would carve out time to relax and contemplate. But alas, there is no getting around the adverse health consequences that may arise as a result.
I rode a motorcycle for 9 years without incident (and a TON of enjoyment!). Then one day I was just 'done' for some reason. Sold my bike, and that was that. I suppose I satisfactorily 'scratched that itch,' as they say. Perhaps I should be thankful for that, and not tempt fate with another risky hobby.
Cheers
Drew

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Pipes

 
 By: Watch_This : July 24th, 2019-17:47
I am curious who on this forum smokes a tobacco pipe. I have become interested and am curious to hear from any experts about their experiences, good and bad. I am doing a lot of due diligence online and youtube. To me, it is the ritual, slowing down, and ... 

Its a fascinating World....

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 24th, 2019-17:56
and its very easy to feel overwhelmed with all the information and rituals out there, at the end of the day you have to discover what works best for you. I like straight tobaccos vs. flavored. My favorite is the Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake and the I... 

So I gave it a try...

 
 By: Watch_This : October 27th, 2019-06:50
I had to satisfy my curiosity. I did not enjoy it at all. I tried captain black gold tobacco in a corn cob. Just tasted ashy and burnt, not sweet as I was expecting. I did a bunch of online and YouTube research on technique, etc. Not sure what I could hav... 

Smoking tobacco causes ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : July 25th, 2019-00:29
many life threatening health issues including cancer. It’s probably best to resign pipe smoking to the history books and museums.

No Doubt...

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 25th, 2019-01:13
but Tobacco has several benefits too, its a double edged sword. There is a whole brain washing campaign to make us live longer so we work longer and therefore pay taxes longer in order to fund...... S

The link between cancer and smoking is a proven one...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : July 25th, 2019-07:20
When you meet someone undergoing full on cancer treatment you would never risk the chance of it.

I have....

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 25th, 2019-09:43
many, including close family members and family friends. Heath conscious, non smokers too. When its time to go, the rest are just the means you are to go. S

I’m sorry to hear that ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : July 25th, 2019-11:13
it’s all about minimising your personal risk and that’s why it matters.

Thank You [nt]

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 25th, 2019-14:51

That is sound advice, Cpt.

 
 By: Watch_This : July 25th, 2019-03:48
The ironic thing is I am a fitness buff, and have never been interested in tobacco ever, in large part due to the health issues. But I was at Harrods in London last week on vacation, and they had a very enticing pipe shop. Just got me to thinking. Not dis... 

Live a long and healthy life ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : July 25th, 2019-07:23
and don’t forget WristScan this weekend

Not being a smoker, I don't have personal experience to draw on, but . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 29th, 2019-11:30
. . . I do remember being told by a professional sales guy the one type of customer he hates seeing in his shop is a pipe smoker. He'll be talking turkey, then the guy pulls out a pipe, loads it with tobacco, goes thru the whole ritual, and basically take...