Cartographer by trade. Husband to a beautiful woman and dad to three great kids (not including the dogs, a Boxer and Mastiff). Bought my first pipe, a prince, when I was 22 years old....20 years ago. I'm a 'seasonal' smoker meaning I only smoke between October and Easter. It is just much too hot where I live to smoke outside in the summer months. I tend to like the latakia and I believe the Turkish blends as well. I am not opposed to aros but I find myself leaning towards the english blends more and more. I tend to like the "campfire", heavy, creamy blends....what exactly those are? Well, that's why I come here to see if I can find out! LOL!