G’day from Down Under

[Ahi Ka]

Hi all,

I’ve been lurking for a while and thought it was time to properly introduce myself.

I hail from New Zealand, smack bang in the middle of the green belt. Kiwi and avocado country mostly, citrus and truffles too.

As you probably are aware, beggars can’t be choosers when it comes to tobacco options. I have a hard time not finding something to enjoy in all tobacco, even if it just the room or pouch note.

I have 7 cobs, among other pipes.

I asked my friend fletch for any pipe recommendations - he goes by @RustiePyles CPG here from memory - and he said petes, however whenever I find one for sale I am outbid by someone with deep pockets, probably in Vegas.

I like the idea of old high grade kaywoodies, but where did they all go?

Any help for a brother at what pipes I should smoke now?

Best,

David

 

[AroEnglish]

G’day from up over. If you’re looking for good pipes you should reach out to one of our members here named Steve aka @Humblepipe. He has an eBay store with some lovely pipes. He has a kind of secret coding for some of his auctions so keep an eye out for ones with “DI” in the listing title, those are the gems. Anyway, glad to have you and “chur-jandles” as they say down there.

 

[tobakenist]

Hi and welcome from Northamptonshire, England and a happy new year to you, hope you find some good pipes and tobacco.

 

[PaulRVA]

Welcome from Virginia USA.

 

[dublinpiper90]

Welcome from North Carolina

 

[jpmcwjr]

Oh, heavens, have I gone through a time warp?

Ahi Ka with over 6,000 posts and here for over three years? That guy? Now an introduction?

Yes! And well done. I hope you'll inspire others to belly up to the bar, so to speak.

[BTW, I think Briar Lee has all the best Kaywoodies. I suggest a nice Barling.]

 

[Ahi Ka]

Oh, heavens, have I gone through a time warp?

Ahi Ka with over 6,000 posts and here for over three years? That guy? Now an introduction?

Yes! And well done. I hope you'll inspire others to belly up to the bar, so to speak.

[BTW, I think Briar Lee has all the best Kaywoodies. I suggest a nice Barling.]

At least I got my location in my profile!

 

[Bbailey324]

Welcome from Texas and remember it is all in the sap! Pick the pipes with the good sap and it is all down hill from there.

 

[El Capitán]

What a prolific lurker.

 

[FurCoat]

Welcome...again

 

[seanv]

Welcome from Canada.
Try some Marxman pipes. They are loaded with sap and are some of the best smokers on earth

 

[beefeater33]

Welcome! If you can find any, try to get an old Orlik......... they will smoke better than those cobs!

 

[mikethompson]

Welcome @Ahi Ka ,

Hope you can join Secret Santa next year!

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Welcome from Kansas City! You’ll definitely want to stay away from Orlik, Masta, and any other pipes made in England around the turn of the 20th century. They are terrible smokers! I’d recommend getting yourself a few Mr Brog pipes, I’m not 100% sure what they’re made of but they smoke REALLY wet, it’ll keep your tongue and mouth from drying out.

 

[canucklehead]

Hi all,

I’ve been lurking for a while...

 

[Ahi Ka]

Welcome from Kansas City! You’ll definitely want to stay away from Orlik, Masta, and any other pipes made in England around the turn of the 20th century. They are terrible smokers! I’d recommend getting yourself a few Mr Brog pipes, I’m not 100% sure what they’re made of but they smoke REALLY wet, it’ll keep your tongue and mouth from drying out.

good to know. I find the acidity of kiwis leaves me with cotton mouth so that’s a good trick. Thank you. If I water flush will it make them smoke even wetter? I mainly smoke raw tobacco which is quite dry. I think a wet pipe might even it out

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Someone report this spammer!

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

good to know. I find the acidity of kiwis leaves me with cotton mouth so that’s a good trick. Thank you. If I water flush will it make them smoke even wetter? I mainly smoke raw tobacco which is quite dry. I think a wet pipe might even it out

Only water flush meerschaum pipes, flush with boiling water and then put them directly in the freezer. It’s the only way to really get one clean. It will also help to color it. Which is the ONLY reason to smoke a meerschaum pipe.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Well, for those down under only, I recommend freezing first, then dunk in boiling water. Wear protective eye gear, as the explosion might be powerful, and you don't want to be picking Meer shards from your face for the next week.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Only water flush meerschaum pipes, flush with boiling water and then put them directly in the freezer. It’s the only way to really get one clean. It will also help to color it. Which is the ONLY reason to smoke a meerschaum pipe.

I have plenty of meerschaum pipes from Missouri. I’ll have to try this.