I'm Back...

[Savvy]

Originally Posted by mugwump

Make sure you check out some local shops. Germany is one of the few countries where pipe smokers are still actively catered to by retailers. Sure it'll cost an arm and a leg but now's the time to check out the vintage tobacconists before they're all gone for good.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely keep it in mind as I travel. Do you know of any shops in particular I should make an attempt to swing by? I'm here for two years, so I have some time to find my way around and explore everything. Might add on for more time here if I can too once I'm done.

Originally Posted by Tuxguy

And I was the Lucky one to receive Jordan's Pipe stash!!!!!!!
Welcome back Jordan, and how did you end up in Germany???

Thanks for the welcome Jason. You were one of the lucky ones to receive a chunk of my stash when I gave this hobby up a year ago. Shawn and Kevin made off with the rest of it. I'm in Germany with the AF for the next two years at least. Like it here so far though, so when the end of the two years is up and if I have the option to add on for two more, I very well might do that.


Anyway I wanted to repost in this thread to say thanks for the welcome back. Got a few PMs as well as posts here. I also decided I'd kind of give you an update on my progression back down the pipe slope...

Days back on the slope: 5

Number of pipes purchased: 5...

and probably have ordered around a pound of pipe tobacco of assorted varieties, which due to my past experiences should last me quite awhile. I dabble with my different blends, I don't tend to stick to one thing until its completely gone. Here are some pictures of the new lineup:


Brebbia Rocciata


Savinelli Saturnia


Savinelli Roma


Peterson Cara


Big Ben Presidential

Its great to be back...and a bit expensive of a start up... Oh well. Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. Now for the wait to them all getting here.