Why do you come to the CS Pipe Forum?

[Mad Hatter]

In light of recent situations, members coming and members going, etc, I thought it would be fitting to ask what it is about the forum that keeps you coming back.

As for me, well, its getting older, among other things. With exception to my time in the army I've gradually watched the number of people I spend time with grow fewer and fewer. Every year I seem to have fewer things in common with fewer people. I find myself doing things like talking to my neighbors about the weather or talking about politics with the coffee crowd (ranging in age from 35 to 75) over afternoon coffee. Here at CS we all have a bond that ties us together, our love of tabak and just like with the felluhs out for coffee, all kinds of conversation comes from that. That's why I'm here



Oh yeah, it also gives me a chance to be a smart ass too, and I don't have to worry because no one is close enough to punch me in the nose.

[hova45]

I think its the brotherhood and all the cool friends I have made, especially Peter aka pnoon

[DETROITPHA357]

[QUOTE=hova45;1186504]I think its the brotherhood and all the cool friends I have made, especially Peter aka pnoon[/QUOTE]
U R Serious j/k He is 1of the nicer guys here. Met him in person and I felt lucky

[rehbas21]

Brotherhood!

[Kayak_Rat]

Originally Posted by hova45

I think its the brotherhood and all the cool friends I have made, especially Peter aka pnoon

I agree 100%. First it was the cigars/pipes, but it had grown to much more than that. There are many here I think of as family.

[Da Klugs]

Right mood appropriate pictures.


Wait, what was the question again?

[tzaddi]

A sharing of common interest, learning and the passion for everything from cigars to coffee to pipes to spirits to recreation and the lists goes on. A community of people striving to enjoy themselves and get along.

[JPH]

To BS with my friends and bust some balls.....

To meet new smokers and help out when I can.....

To find out who is herfing where and when....

To talk about cigars/pipes.....

[EvanS]

At first it was just to learn and lightly banter about cigars, and then pipes, and then coffee.
Now that I know everything and the learning is over it is becoming more and more of a brotherhood ideal. I must admit this is unexpected as I am not the most social person in the world. One on one I am good, but ask me to repeat that joke in front of a crowd and I tense up. So looking forward to meeting some of the chums that I have been sharing with these past several months is a very nice surprise and truly an added bonus.

That aspect is not what originally brought me here but it IS what keeps me coming back

[dls]

Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

As for me, well, its getting older, among other things. With exception to my time in the army I've gradually watched the number of people I spend time with grow fewer and fewer. Every year I seem to have fewer things in common with fewer people.

Wow... way to make me dread getting older.
To answer the question though, I come here to glean as much wisdom and information as I can. Hopefully I'll make some friends along the way while I'm at it.

[RGD]

I'm just here for the beer -





Ron

[SmokeyJoe]

Why AM I here? I am not on any other forum site. Before CS, the only websites I checked daily were sports scores and fantasy teams. Obviously, there is something different here...

I came originally looking for help with a new hobby of cigars. First thing I found out was that I was TOTALLY CLUELESS about cigars. So I started reading and began to feel... well... welcome. People didn't make fun of novices or belittle them. That stood out immediately! Then, I began to read about the "Pay It Forward" philosophy - and that folks here really bought into it. On top of that, you see the evidence in the bombs and I realized that these guys were truly generous and kind people... and there was a bunch of them!!!

So... meekly I started to post. Got some responses that made me laugh... couple of PMs of encouragement... and started to kind of get to know some of you. I even met up with a bunch of total strangers for a herf... and it was like a gathering of old friends. As was mentioned, "brotherhood" comes to mind when I think about this place. Not to get too mushy, but it is more than refreshing to converse with you guys (and gals!) about so many things in such an open way - and we all get along for the most part!

Not to mention, the genuine empathy and concern shown for BOTL/SOTLs in trouble... Cigars for the troops... I could go on.

Anyway, might be a good place just to stop and say "thanks" to PDS, all the mods, and all of you assorted gorillas. You have enriched my life.

[hova45]

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

Why AM I here? I am not on any other forum site. Before CS, the only websites I checked daily were sports scores and fantasy teams. Obviously, there is something different here...

I came originally looking for help with a new hobby of cigars. First thing I found out was that I was TOTALLY CLUELESS about cigars. So I started reading and began to feel... well... welcome. People didn't make fun of novices or belittle them. That stood out immediately! Then, I began to read about the "Pay It Forward" philosophy - and that folks here really bought into it. On top of that, you see the evidence in the bombs and I realized that these guys were truly generous and kind people... and there was a bunch of them!!!

So... meekly I started to post. Got some responses that made me laugh... couple of PMs of encouragement... and started to kind of get to know some of you. I even met up with a bunch of total strangers for a herf... and it was like a gathering of old friends. As was mentioned, "brotherhood" comes to mind when I think about this place. Not to get too mushy, but it is more than refreshing to converse with you guys (and gals!) about so many things in such an open way - and we all get along for the most part!

Not to mention, the genuine empathy and concern shown for BOTL/SOTLs in trouble... Cigars for the troops... I could go on.

Anyway, might be a good place just to stop and say "thanks" to PDS, all the mods, and all of you assorted gorillas. You have enriched my life.

I have to say this was really well thought out Joseph

[SmokeyJoe]

Originally Posted by hova45

I have to say this was really well thought out Joseph

Thanks, Joey. You're one of the great BOTLs that helps CS be such a fun place. Appreciate ya', brother.

[Mad Hatter]

Originally Posted by dls

Wow... way to make me dread getting older.
To answer the question though, I come here to glean as much wisdom and information as I can. Hopefully I'll make some friends along the way while I'm at it.

Don't worry about getting older ruining your life. It happens to everybody. Don't fight it man. Just go with it