From: ??????????????????????
Subject: RE: Pipes Digest #209 -- January 29, 1996

Dear Steve, 

I've been smoking cigars now for a couple of years, and I must admit that 
when I can afford them, they are my true passion.  However, I am a college
student and cigars are expensive so last year I tried a pipe.  Very different,
but very pleasureable, too.  I do not know anything about pipes (briar?, 
meerschaum?, cake?, etc.) but I would like to learn.  Ive found that asking 
local tabaconists usually only results in a sales pitch.  Where is best to 
pick up on these things?  Is there some comprehensive book for beginers?
I don't even know the finer points of actually smoking my pipe.  Where can I
learn?
Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated.

			Thanks!
				-Jeff Rank
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[ As always, we can recommend Rick Hacker's and Carl Ehwa's books, or our
own "How-To" guide, and Sami Mikhail's and our own FAQ. (Must admit that
Sami's is the better.) -S. ]


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