My grandfather smoked pipes most of his life. My father smoked pipes as well for a short period. I smoked for awhile and was apart of the smoking community in Raleigh NC for a few years. TAPS is a great outfit. Got into pro sports for awhile and left the smoking behind. Back at it now as I reach into my forties. I find it once again to be a very calming and thought provoking past-time whilst I drive to and from work.