ouch...sucking embers....

[Neuromancer]

Originally Posted by Python

This has happened to me before and it is extremely unpleasant. It hasn't happened in a long time. Once you get a little more experience, it will stop happening. It has a lot to do with packing, drawing, and not 'knowing' when the tobacco is done.

Which brings up a good point...what's your take, Python, on "knowing" when the tobacco is done? For me it's that last try at relighting that goes out right away...and that's not alway foolproof...sorry for thread hijack...