Hello thanks for having me. My name is Joe Devine and I am from Indiana. I'm relatively new to the pipe life and am looking forward to learning all I can. God Bless.
I'm going to be more active on the boards in the coming weeks. Travel for work has been significantly cut down due to Covid-19. So I, like most of you i would assume, am staying home as much as possible. Fortunately I have my girlfriend and her dog to keep me company.
Cheers and hope everyone is doing as best as possible in these times.
Hi. I'm Jim from Delaware in the USA. Been a pipe smoker for a number of years and just found this site. In addition to pipe smoking, I enjoy woodworking and firearms (shooting and reloading).
I'm a retired chemist and volunteer firefighter.
We're going thru the Covid 19 or coronavirus or Chinese virus, depending on your leanings. Everyone here is OK, just hunkering down and waiting for the "all clear".
@Oldmanjim Welcome aboard.....sounds as if you meet ALL the criteria needed to be a valuable participant in our group. Please share your wisdom and experience, and do not hesitate to post any opinion or comments. This IS the best site on the web.
I am 76 and retired 8 years ago. I started out as a volunteer firefighter back in 1966. Became a full time FF in 1972, became captain then assistant chief, before leaving the department. In 1993, I started working for our State Fire Training Institute. In 2000 I became a professor and program chair of Fire Science Technology at our local community college. Being retired allows the time to develop new interests and renew old hobbies. The greatest shock was how much my world shrunk the day after I started my new life chapter. I was used to dealing with students, fellow facility, administration, fire departments and etc. All of a sudden it was as if I moved to another planet. Part of the natural order of things. I've smoked a pipe casually for approximately 57 years. I don't collect pipes, but have accumulated several trying to find the perfect smoker. I've also, as I sure most of you have, tried a lot of tobaccos. A couple of years ago, I started taking guitar lessons. My wife and I baby set our three grand daughters a couple of days a week before and after school. Right now we are hunkered down and trying to live God's Plan. I wish there were more pipe smokers and less whiners in this world.
I am new here. Been smoking the pipe for about 6 years. My thing now is blending my own smoke. Smoke on the patio with the dog and often my son. Thought I'd check you all out. Mike
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@Will55 - We look forward to your participation and contributions to our discussions. Have any questions? Ask any of us; we're a friendly bunch.
Welcome aboard.......wash your hands before posting........
Welcome to TPL. WE look forward to your participation. Questions? Just ask anyone; we’re a friendly bunch.
I'm going to be more active on the boards in the coming weeks. Travel for work has been significantly cut down due to Covid-19. So I, like most of you i would assume, am staying home as much as possible. Fortunately I have my girlfriend and her dog to keep me company.
Cheers and hope everyone is doing as best as possible in these times.
I'm a retired chemist and volunteer firefighter.
We're going thru the Covid 19 or coronavirus or Chinese virus, depending on your leanings. Everyone here is OK, just hunkering down and waiting for the "all clear".
Hope everyone out there is safe.
Welcome aboard.....sounds as if you meet ALL the criteria needed to be a valuable participant in our group. Please share your wisdom and experience, and do not hesitate to post any opinion or comments. This IS the best site on the web.
Wash your hands......
Welcom eto our segment of the pipe fraternity. We look forward to your participation and contributions to our discussions.
BTW, so we can respect the hoary head, how old are ye? I'm 73 and I think I'm the second oldest......
I've smoked a pipe casually for approximately 57 years. I don't collect pipes, but have accumulated several trying to find the perfect smoker. I've also, as I sure most of you have, tried a lot of tobaccos. A couple of years ago, I started taking guitar lessons. My wife and I baby set our three grand daughters a couple of days a week before and after school. Right now we are hunkered down and trying to live God's Plan. I wish there were more pipe smokers and less whiners in this world.
I’ve got some catching up to do......not sure if I want to, at least not as quickly as it seems I am🤔
Mike