Here are some great links to everything that you wanted to know in the pipe smoking world of the Internet. You may learn more and have all your questions answered by downloading the mIRC program and coming on the #pipes channel on the dal.net. I am on there almost every night talking with my friends. I go by the Nick of Jerry53. There are wonderful people there who will make you more than welcome. Most of them are very knowledgeable in the field of pipes and tobaccos. Some of them are experts in certain areas. All of them are willing to share their knowledge with you and help you into the pipe smoking hobby. Come join us.