Ash in my mouth...

[Pseudosacred]

So, today I smoked my first pipe. I bought a Country Gentleman corn cob. I also purchased a tin of Peterson Connoisseurs Choice. I love the pipe. It's nice, because it doesn't take an hour and a half to smoke, like a cigar. Although...this will never replace cigars.

On to the point. A little more than halfway down the bowl, I tamped it and then took a few puffs. After the puffs, I realized there were a few ashes in my mouth. I have a filter in. What gives?

I'm not sure if this is a normal thing?

Thanks,
Nick