My Pipe Smoking Lounge

 

I was looking at pipe smoking lounges in homes and pipe shops and my space compares to none of them, which have mahogany paneled walls and leather overstuffed chairs.  But I do have a smart TV hooked to a Roku streaming device.  If you notice a dirty yellow cloth I wipe my pipes with it once in a while.  I always keep a cloth handy.  

I have to smoke outdoors.  I know of pipe smokers that have a room and have spent thousands on air purifiers, but no matter the expense nothing can clean the air in a house of pipe smoke.  We’re concerned about second-hand smoke for health reasons.  Even a man cave in a garage isn’t enough.  One can open garage doors, but smoke near a house can find its way in.  

But outside is best for all concerned.  I’ve taken lots of photos from our deck at our NY home.  Here I sit by the pool and that is my scenery here.  The chairs are obviously not over stuffed leather recliners, but patio style chairs.  The TV keeps me company as I watch YouTube vids and the occasional baseball games.  My wife or guests will sometimes join me just to sit or have quiet conversations.  

I have smoked pipes on park benches and in many pipe shops.  I have smoked cigars in a few cigar lounges.  But for me there is nothing like sitting outdoors on the lanai or the deck of our homes.  Just being at home smoking a pipe is enough.  

I’ll never have a mahogany paneled office with leather overstuffed chairs.  This just might be the best I can do on the lanai.  I may never have another place like this.  So, this morning it is this location with my Viking Classic pipe and my Bayou Night tobacco.  My coffee this morning is Cameron’s. Thank you for your time and Peace to each one of you.

Papa Chasteen