First newbie pipe question...

drevim · 10-15-2008, 01:43 PM

...And don't tell me to read the FAQ, it ain't HERE!!!!

I have some very small amounts of pipe tobacco, samples and what not (2 bowls or less). What is the best method of storing these, beyond the plastic bags they are in currently? I am hit or miss on when a pipe sounds/ tastes good, and don't want to let these dry out. Would seem a waste to store such a amount in the snap down jars.

Thoughts? (Beyond "Just smoke it")

10-15-2008, 01:47 PM

Just smoke it....oops...

Maybe put all of the bags into one jar?

If you are worried about flavors mingling you could double bag them.

jgros001 · 10-15-2008, 02:58 PM

Get some of these ziplock "twist and lock" containers.....cheap and effective

http://www.target.com/Ziploc-Twist-C...Aziploc&page=1

Neuromancer · 10-15-2008, 04:00 PM

And throw one of these in each container after you add PG solution to it...

Mini-Humidifiers

drevim · 10-15-2008, 04:04 PM

Still very newb to pipes, thanks guys. Those Ziplocs should be easy to come by. Will hit the B&M to see about the mini discs.

10-15-2008, 04:10 PM

Hey Neuromancer...

What do you put on those mini-discs? Regular ol' PG solution? And do you have to keep 'em off of the tobacco at all?

mugwump · 10-15-2008, 05:12 PM

I've taken to carrying around a few bowls worth of tobacco in an empty aluminum cigar tubo. Keeps it nice and fresh, fits easily in a pocket, and it's a snap to load a pipe out of it.

Neuromancer · 10-15-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrated

Hey Neuromancer...

What do you put on those mini-discs? Regular ol' PG solution? And do you have to keep 'em off of the tobacco at all?

Regular old PG solution but don't have them dripping wet...when I refresh them I wipe them off before putting them back in the tin...and supposedly, according to the FDA, propylene glycol is food safe...but then can you trust anything from the FDA?

Mister Moo · 11-14-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by drevim

...And don't tell me to read the FAQ, it ain't HERE!!!!

No, it isn't.

Would anyone here be interested in having a comprehensive FAQ?
Would anyone here want to actually write a comprehensive FAQ?
Would anyone here direct my attention to a good FAQ open for reproduction, besides the one at http://groups.google.com/group/alt.s...d1b87db15204e0?

drevim · 11-14-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

No, it isn't.

Would anyone here be interested in having a comprehensive FAQ?
Would anyone here want to actually write a comprehensive FAQ?
Would anyone here direct my attention to a good FAQ open for reproduction, besides the one at http://groups.google.com/group/alt.s...d1b87db15204e0?

Think it's a great idea, Dan. I know at least one of the main contributors to the CS version isn't here (or anywhere, I think). So, it would be a pretty much from the ground up endevor. Not sure of the technicalities of someone who posted FAQ info on another site, reposting it here.

Personally I found the pic by pic info to be extremely helpful, but having the knowledge to follow each photo would be my shortcoming. But if you can get this going, juts PM me for any help you need.

Mister Moo · 11-14-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by drevim

... Not sure of the technicalities of someone who posted FAQ info on another site, reposting it here...

There is one FAQ out there in the ether we may be able to use without complications. I have passed the copyright bric-a-brac to the Masters of the Asylum for a ruling.

Otherwise... we forgettabowdit or we'll need to see a few bright boys pony up and split the basic outline into individually manageable chunks, topic by topic, and commence to typing a living, breathing public domain FAQ. It could be a masterpiece that would live on to assist in the corruption of generations to come.

The groundswell of interest for this public service project is keeping me awake. Almost.

Mister Moo · 11-15-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

...The groundswell of interest for this public service project is keeping me awake. Almost.

1 reply here. Bacon got 50. Maybe we should start out with a BLT FAQ.

11-15-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

1 reply here. Bacon got 50. Maybe we should start out with a BLT FAQ.

Bacon? Did you call me?

Well... while I'm here. I'll be glad to help on the comprehensive intergalactic pipe FAQ, Dan.

Lemme know what you need me to do.

10-15-2008, 01:43 PM	#1
drevim On the inside looking out Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: In the Asylum Posts: 290 Trading: (6)	First newbie pipe question... ...And don't tell me to read the FAQ, it ain't HERE!!!! I have some very small amounts of pipe tobacco, samples and what not (2 bowls or less). What is the best method of storing these, beyond the plastic bags they are in currently? I am hit or miss on when a pipe sounds/ tastes good, and don't want to let these dry out. Would seem a waste to store such a amount in the snap down jars. Thoughts? (Beyond "Just smoke it") __________________ "We're the fragile elite, they dragged off the street. I guess they just couldn't take us no more...We're all crazy"

10-15-2008, 01:47 PM	#2
tzilt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First newbie pipe question... Just smoke it....oops... Maybe put all of the bags into one jar? If you are worried about flavors mingling you could double bag them.

10-15-2008, 02:58 PM	#3
jgros001 down in the pipe room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 36 Trading: (2)	Re: First newbie pipe question... Get some of these ziplock "twist and lock" containers.....cheap and effective http://www.target.com/Ziploc-Twist-C...Aziploc&page=1

10-15-2008, 04:00 PM	#4
Neuromancer Will work for Boli GM's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Lost in translation...near Newnan, GA Posts: 1,417 Trading: (23)	Re: First newbie pipe question... And throw one of these in each container after you add PG solution to it... Mini-Humidifiers __________________ "...pipe smoking is properly an intellectual exercise." ~ Christopher Morley, 1916

10-15-2008, 04:04 PM	#5
drevim On the inside looking out Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: In the Asylum Posts: 290 Trading: (6)	Re: First newbie pipe question... Still very newb to pipes, thanks guys. Those Ziplocs should be easy to come by. Will hit the B&M to see about the mini discs. __________________ "We're the fragile elite, they dragged off the street. I guess they just couldn't take us no more...We're all crazy"

10-15-2008, 04:10 PM	#6
Hydrated Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First newbie pipe question... Hey Neuromancer... What do you put on those mini-discs? Regular ol' PG solution? And do you have to keep 'em off of the tobacco at all?

10-15-2008, 05:12 PM	#7
mugwump Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 133 Trading: (0)	Re: First newbie pipe question... I've taken to carrying around a few bowls worth of tobacco in an empty aluminum cigar tubo. Keeps it nice and fresh, fits easily in a pocket, and it's a snap to load a pipe out of it.