And that’s just the first outlay. Then there is choosing just the right mix of flavors for the ‘special’ blend, then a tamper, cleaning picks, reamer, tobacco pouch, matches or lighter [the many versions of the latter make for interesting reading], ash trays, the ash dust on clothes, etc. It just keeps getting better.
For many beginners that lasted about 6 months to a year, then the pipe and gear were put aside for more convenient methods of destroying their lungs.
And that’s just the first outlay. Then there is choosing just the right mix of flavors for the ‘special’ blend, then a tamper, cleaning picks, reamer, tobacco pouch, matches or lighter [the many versions of the latter make for interesting reading], ash trays, the ash dust on clothes, etc. It just keeps getting better.
For many beginners that lasted about 6 months to a year, then the pipe and gear were put aside for more convenient methods of destroying their lungs.