Stryder50
Platinum Member
I quit cigs about 27 years ago, encouraged by a two week bad case of pneumonia like flu. Afterward switched to a pipe, which I try not to inhale - though the nicotine gets absorbed through glands in the mouth. I prefer Dr. Grabow pipes for their filters, and go for a vanilla cavendish tobacco (Smoker's Pride brand) - it's a chunky cut that smokes cool and slow, and tastes the same when lit as it smells in the pouch. I often get compliments on how nice it smells - sort of like pumpkin or apple pie baking in the oven.Screw cigarettes. They are floor sweepings with chemicals. If you are going to smoke, smoke a fine pipe with a good english tobacco or good imported cigars.
I've noticed that while cig smoking may be down, vaping has gained quite a following. I've a son-in-law who's made a bit of a fortune with his chain of vape shops in the Spokane~Idaho area.