Having my first bowl

Wait till the weather warms above zero up there it just gets better Brother.

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Originally Posted by bluenoser

Carter hall. Only had to relight once about halfway through. I can see the enjoyment in it

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Think of CH like the first drink you ever had. It's nothing special at first but as time goes on and the more you have you learn to appreciate things for what they are and start to crave certain tastes. Same goes for pipe smoke. You're only at the tip of the iceberg Brother.

I've heard you can sure sinus issues by stuffing baccy up your nose using the frank method then lighting.... May want to try that. Think it has to be a Latakia though.

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Originally Posted by Will46r

I've heard you can sure sinus issues by stuffing baccy up your nose using the frank method then lighting.... May want to try that. Think it has to be a Latakia though.

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Do I use a torch or matches?

Always use matches. A torch could scorch your nostrils.

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Originally Posted by bluenoser

Well I think this sinus cold has finally let up enough that I'm thinking tomorrow I'm going to give my pipe a go for the first time (weather and sinuses dependant). I'll be filling it with carter hall, tamp with a golf tee. If I understand it right, lightly fill with baccy, tamp lightly, repeat until it's full and able to get decent draw through it? It's a hardwood pipe so I know to smoke slow to avoid ruining it, lighting with wooden matches. Any tips you can throw at me to help make my first bowl a good one?

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The golf tee is certainly to be commended!

http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=T...Corncob_primer

Lots of good info there.