I had my FIRST bowl!!

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Originally Posted by colinb913

1) What is a reputable pipe tobacco dealer? My local BM doesn't have it, let alone good cigars.

smokingpipes.com
4noggins.com
iwanries.com
(i would shy away from pipesandcigars.com until they decide to change their method of taking orders for tobacco they don't have in stock and holding onto the rest of your order until they get the missing stuff in stock - never had it happen to me, because i've only ordered from there once, stuff that's not highly sought after, but a number of friends have had it happen to them)

Originally Posted by colinb913

2) Cleaning/Storage tips/tricks/instructions

i believe everyone has already replied with links for that.

Originally Posted by colinb913

3) How do I store pipe tobacco? Humidor?

glass canning jars for long term. for short term, stuff you're currently smoking, i'd suggest ZipLoc Twist 'n Loc's.

Originally Posted by colinb913

4) Can you smoke crushed cigar tobacco in a pipe (Stupid question, but I got a few cigars I like still, but don't want to smoke a cigar anymore)?

i've heard of some ppl doing that, but i've never done it, and have never heard of good results from anyone trying it.

Originally Posted by colinb913

5) My bowl got pretty warm.. Is this normal? Not unbearably hot, but definitely warm..

normal.