I can certainly relate to the calming effect that comes with the ritualistic preparation of a bowl of tobacco. I almost instantly feel better, and more relaxed.

A pipe gives a wise man time to think, and a fool something to put in his mouth. ---- Mark Twain

" I believe that pipe smoking contributes to a somewhat calm and objective judgement in all human affairs " ~~Albert Einstein~~

Pipe smoking should always be a kind of Gentleman's habit, no matter how much money you have. That's the difference to addiction. Greets from Germany.

It’s a taste of freedom.

Well! Alan, I made a comment last night about my Mothers Catholic faith and the lack of my own, this kept me up all night a thinking. You and your family seem to be so content with your lives, I feel that I am missing something here, also some one I know and have a great deal of respect for is a Catholic, so I have decided to go and have a word with him . I am now 77 years old and need something other than just my pipe for solace , as it were. I will let you know how i get on. All the very best to one and all.

Quoting Sir James M. Barrie in his book My Lady Nicotine: A Study in Smoke: “The glory of existence became a thing to speak of. Men who had hitherto concerned themselves with the narrow things of home put a pipe in their mouths and became philosophers. Poets and dramatists smoked until all ignoble ideas were driven from them, and into their place rushed such high thoughts as the world had not known before.”

That is a very sweet Stanwell you got a hold of! 👍🏻👍🏻 Love it! I’ve heard people (including myself) use the word “meditative “ when describing smoking a pipe and the preparation of a bowl of tobacco. I agree!

I’m currently waiting on my first pipe in the mail. I’ve been enjoying cigars for several years but since starting a family, I’ve realized it’s much more difficult to devote the time required to enjoying a good cigar. My hope is that a corn cob pipe might provide the opportunity to devote an hour or less to much needed enjoyment and reflection. I enjoy your channel and am thankful that you introduced me to the likes of Malcolm Guite. God bless you

Ha ha It took me 10 min to realize that there are your birds chirping and not mine. Cheers!

9:20 that doesn’t sound silly at all. I have a “tea station” in my kitchen with mostly Chinese teas. I don’t do the teabag-of-dust-in-the-mug tea. There’s a bit of prep involved in making a great tea. I love the ritual. It’s very calming and soothing. I love my tea, and I love my tobacco pipe and I love the process of prepping both.

Another great video, but you had me at the '68 Stanwell.... Ha.

This is the second time I've had to remove my ear buds because I thought my daughter's cat's had dragged a bird in the house while watching one of your uploads! 😅 ✌️❤️‍🔥✝️

One thing I’ve noticed when it comes to pipe smoking, is there’s allot of people who try it, but a little more than half that try a pipe keep up with it. I’m concluding that the continuation of a pipe smoker is in direct correlation to the IQ and patience of the individual.

I could listen to you read a phone book and still love it. God bless you brother :)

As a german native speaker I love to immitate that kind of southern accent keep up the great work, Sir!

You obviously appreciate the value of inspirited writing. Sadly at present, the attention span of most is limited to what they can read on their phones within a matter of a few seconds. And what we are unfortunately amassing is the dulling of intellect and disregard for creative expression. I agree with your assessment on the merits of that book and nice Stanwell you have there. Thanks for sharing.

You are a great guy Alan , not just because you smoke a pipe {although that does help, my little joke). What I wish to say, is that my Mother was a Catholic, but some how I could never myself get my head around , having a faith, but I wish I could do, as it gave her, such strength.

Re: German The "o" in Wolfgang is pronounced like the first "o" in "Ontario". The "a" is pronounced like the "a" in "after". Schivel- is pronounced like shee-val; -busch is pronounced like bush.

"The Culture of Defeat: On National Trauma, Mourning, and Recovery" sounds like an interesting read, from the same author.

Jimmy Aiken? at least from what I’ve seen he’s the most knowledgeable apologist for Christianity and more specifically Catholicism. that guy is just a walking encyclopedia it’s amazing. I can’t wait to tune in because I’ve been waiting a long time to learn a little bit about Jimmy and his pipe smoking.

Best video you’ve done in a while!

You got a really good deal. I just looked for this book on Amazon and it's going for $17

I love your joy and exuberance in this video! I shouldn't have watched it prior to my nightly(ish) rosary with Bishop Barron...

Smoking a pipe and its preparation is soothing and ritualistic like the Japanese tea ceremony. Best regards Ron

I can't get enough of your videos. Thank you!

Enjoyment of a clamming Bourbon whiskey can be a good thing.

That was fantastic, thanks for sharing with us.

Always love your videos. Thanks for sharing!!! Greetings from Texas!

Beautiful pipe Alan!

Congratulations on 30,000 subscribers sir.

I enjoy your excitement with reading that book and thank you for sharing the chapter you read. Looking forward to you being on ( pipe and tobacco talk) podcast next month. They are one of my go to podcasts every week.

Thanks for sharing this with us. I just ordered a copy for myself. Awesome pipe. Glad you have a coffee blend.

Another fine pipe accompanied by words of wisdom.

This is excellent stuff, thank you for sharing it! You can just take these words in like a fine blend.

Good to see you sir! Thank you for the recommendation, and God bless!

We absolutely love the coffee & all you do on your social media. Absolutely love your family. My honey and I can’t get enough of you and Dry Creek. We love hearing your birdies in the background 🦜🤗🙏🏻☦️

Alan, a fantastic video as always, thank you! I have enjoyed watching your two latest installments with a bowl of squadron leader and my morning coffee, here in Lancashire, England. Looking forward to your next offering, God bless.

The quotes from the book are perfectly said, and I could agree more 👌🏼👏🏼

Its great to see that the chanel grew a lot since I checked it out last time! Best of luck

let's goooo really looking forward to more videos and lectures

I too have an old Stanwell. I Love it! 1968 was an excellent year. Really dig your channel; great content.

I have found myself in recent days, attracted to things where the process is ritualistic. Smoking a pipe has a ritual leading up to and beyond the first light. Making coffee has a similar process. Get the beans, weigh the beans, grind the beans, brew the beans, and then enjoy the beans. This is also true with Asian Tea ceremonies. Very ritualistic.

Great video! Akin’s pipe history? Can’t wait for that!

Dang, that is one hell of a home library.

I love Stanwell pipes. The 83 is one of my favorites. Anyone else?

Hoooeeeee! Can't wait to hear from Jimmy Akin! He's such an interesting and brilliant dude!

Love gatlinburg and pigeon forge. My second homes haha

I have recently gotten into pipe and cigar smoking as I let go of the cigarette. Your channel is amazing and I love your stories! I also love your accent. My daddy is from southern Mississippi and lives in North Carolina. I grew up in Virginia. Your accent reminds me of the old Carolina/Virginia accent and the whistilin' S reminds me of my Pawpaw and my great uncles. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and tid bits of wisdom. You need to do another video with Dewayne Noel! Hope all is well and God bless!

I’m hoping to go to the Gatlinburlier in a couple weeks. Can’t wait.

Aye !

I don’t dry a lot of my tobacco’s, but if I do I love just seeing it laying out there on the desk knowing it’s getting better with every moment gone by. Thank you for sharing!

This is Fred. Excellent Video. This is Exactly the Reason I Listen, And Always Look forward to More.

Been to that bookstore. Moon pies upstairs? Me and my oldest went their while rest of my younguns and wife did an 8 hour hike. 4 hours up and 4 down. Too much like work for me?

This is a random question but when I smoke a few of my pipes they make a "whistling noise". Do you know how to fix that problem?

Catholic gentleman must've invented that pipe

I need an audio series of him reading the Bible.

Thanks a bunch 💛👏😉Alan,u’re awealth of inspiration& information, best greetings from Norway & myself. Pipe collector( 80+pcs.)& tobaccos (aging them)as well+ growing the plants& making smokable product(a lot of work though🥸😱)aspbergers helps!me there.😜😊

Im in the tricounty area,you wouldn't happen to know a good tabacconist in the area ?

Alan, you may well, have a copy of this BOOK, if not! It is a must. SUBLIME TOBACCO by COMPTON MACKENZIE 1957

Every time you say 'briar" I have a chuckle. In parts of Ohio, "briar" is a rude word - it's basically another way of saying "hillbilly."

I thought you weren’t using KZfaq anymore?

Are you Matt Heckler's twin

What about cancer?

A pipe gives a wise Kan time to think and a fool something to put in his mouth. -- Mark Twain

As one KY Gentleman to another…. How many syllables exactly are in the word “wrong”. Feel like at least three. 🥃. Go CATs and grab a pipe.

Careful men,idolatry comes in many forms.

Maybe you can sell your coffee to the Catholic Church.🤔

Your clarity and enthusiasm so uplifting. Your friend in Idaho!