From: Jonathan <????????????????????????????>
Subject: Hello from yet another newbie

Hi,

I'm a newcomer to pipe smoking.  I've taken it up primarily as a means of
ceasing cigarette smoking but have discovered that the pastime not only
ameliorates the effects of nicotine addiction but also makes me quite
cretinously happy.

My questions probably should be answered in the FAQ but aren't necessarily
addressed directly by that particular document.

Firstly, what's a good "beginner's" tobak.  I'm familiar with the idea of
Captain Black but it is not available here.  I've tried a number of blends
and like what I taste, in general, but have no idea what to really look
for.  I'm buying from local tobacconists and have discovered a liking for
Dunhill Black Aromatic (is that tres vulgar?  I have no idea - that is my
problem) but wish to branch out.

Secondly, how does one deal with the attention (wanted or unwanted) that
one gets 'cos one is wielding a smoking implement?  All I want to do is
smoke my pipe and enjoy it without answering scores of questions
incorrectly.

Jonathan.
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Jonathan Elliott
Technical Officer
School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Tasmania
Ph. +61 3 6226 2060 Fax c/- +61 3 6226 7842

Dwn wth vwls!

[Snds lk y'v md gd strt wth th tbk, Jnthn; smk wht y lk! Abt th ttntn
y gt whl smkg, jst b ptnt nd nswr pltly. Hp ths hlps! -S.]


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