Going to give pipes a try.

[Pseudosacred]

I didn't start with drug-store stuff. I bought a tin of Petersons Connisuers Choice. It's an aromatic, so it was a good starting point.

I read about Virginias being a not-so-good choice for starters, because it smokes best when "almost going out" and, if you smoke cigars, the essence that makes it great is hard to pick up on.

But hey, not everyone has to do things the same

Good luck!