New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart

[jkstewart1]

Mister Moo, not to tease, but it's as if I've bumped you awake from your Sunday nap. I believe that you mean that I won't be disappointed if I wisely choose a real meer.

I was bumping the 'old farts' up on the posting list since it had been two weeks without any action. It seemed that there were some newer members that were having difficulty finding what expertise you were offering.

I'm good for now. Thanks for your wisdom!

[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by jkstewart1

I was bumping the 'old farts' up on the posting list since it had been two weeks without any action...

...you know how old farts are sometimes John!

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by jkstewart1

Mister Moo, not to tease, but it's as if I've bumped you awake from your Sunday nap. I believe that you mean that I won't be disappointed if I wisely choose a real meer.

I was bumping the 'old farts' up on the posting list since it had been two weeks without any action. It seemed that there were some newer members that were having difficulty finding what expertise you were offering.

I'm good for now. Thanks for your wisdom!

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Yo! JK! Wazzup?

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Yeah, right. "NOT" disappointed. Right. Right. Righty-right right. I've been smoking a large, plain/smooth meer dublin lately after great letdowns from two smaller, carved meerschaum pipes I bought a lonnnnnnnnnnnnng time ago. I just figured meerschaum pipes were gurgling pieces of crap until wiser-guys let me on to the restricted airway issue common to many smaller-sized meerschaum pipes The relatively inexpensive Paykoc import, carver unknown, smokes like a dream.

Meers can be great smoking pipes - some would argue the best - but I'd say dodge the less expensive, smaller, versions no matter down cute the skull and claw carving.

I was really hoping someone else would step up to bat on some of these (very good) questions.

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[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I was really hoping someone else would step up to bat on some of these (very good) questions.

I would have answered them, but by the time I see them, they are already answered.

I am one of those who prefers a broken in briar over a meer. Although, a meer will not retain flavors from other tobaccos as will a briar or a cob.

And yes, if you are getting a meer, get one made from block and not from pressed.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I would have answered them, but by the time I see them, they are already answered...

With respect to your love of the Pack; reliable presence in the forum, excellent, well-informed and thoughtful answers; and your always good spirited, cheerful demeanor.... (drum roll).......

My time is compromised. I wish to withdraw from this thread and respectfully ask the Rev to ramrod and encourage the best possible answers through to new, troubled or otherwise aspiring pipers.

Hoping you'll agree to keep your eye on this thread and keep it moving in the right direction. How about it? mmoo