I recommend getting into cards or even board games. There’s classics like bridge, spades, hearts that would probably be your type of people. But there’s also newer games that are surprisingly well designed for socializing. It’s not the type of crowd that drinks or does drugs. I find it’s an easy medium to hang out with people you don’t know too well, and while not everybody I’ve played with became a friend, I’ve met a surprising amount of people I keep in contact with. Seems to be the kind of hobby that attracts a like minded crowd.
I agree 110%. I’m 24 going on 25 in a couple weeks god willing. I’ve always been called an old soul and got along with my friends parents more than my actual friends. My hobbies now are work, my wife, pipe smoking, and growing food. Hopefully I’ll be building a shop soon to start working on a couple classic cars. However it is strange to see kids my age or even older and all they care about is drinking and partying. I honestly wish I grew up in the 50’s, the music was better, the vehicles were better, and it seemed the world had its head in a little straighter.
I've been told since I was a little kid that I was born a century too late. I grew up in a very old extended family and was always told I reminded them of their childhood. While I enjoy many modern conveniences, I can't find much in common with the modern world or modern people, who seem to me, can only relate to what they can purchase and are always striving to obtain the next "latest thing" that comes on the market.
You're not alone Josh. I am a 37-year-old man from MI that feels like you do regarding having the thoughts and feelings of "our crowd" being few and far between. From my perspective, it's a blessing in the long run. I feel like for most of us that are pipe smoking enthusiasts or connoisseur, we like our quiet time and alone time. However, we also desire a community of like-minded people that do share some similar interests. I think with us having access to this kind of communication platforms we can connect more readily than not. I hope you can find more trustworthy and honest people to associate with. Take care and God bless my friend.
I'm with ya on that title! 😂😂 Septic tank folks and undertakers have the best sense of humor Yeah, count me out of the drinking and smoking weed scene.
Yes Greg the escapism that most people enter into with alcohol and weed is a big problem. Alcohol makes people not care and weed just makes people stupid. Like not even able to keep track of what day it is. Remember a conversation you had yesterday. It's all escapism. Life's to hard for em. Life's always been hard, their just weak.
Having time for friends is hard when you have a family. I am 44 and made a friend this past year that's almost 70. We have similar interests, similar drinks, similar smokes. It's great spending time with him, when I can.
@@LifeWithAPipe I totally understand having a family and not having time to spend with friends, we have a few friends that have children, and they don't get much time to spend hanging out with friends. We totally understand that, and just enjoy the times that we do get to spend time with them.
Haven’t drank alcohol in 7 years. As for marijuana it never interested me. Very popular in my high school in the 1970’s I think medical marijuana is a rip off , I would not use that garbage if they paid me. Good chat.
@@StDavidpipes these days, I might have a drink occasionally at home, other than that, I sometimes have a drink when we go out to dinner with friends. That's about it. I never did understand the marijuana thing.
Marijuana is a saviour for some people. I am almost seven years clean from heroin /opiates and alcohol. Alcohol is a garbage drug and is socially acceptable everywhere. I am California sober and I do use marijuana . But I am a type 3 smoker which means high CBD and very low THC. I occasionally do use type 1 that being high THC and type 2 being a 50/50 split. I do not smoke everyday all day. Mainly at night for pain and relaxation . Marijuana getS a bad wrap for being illegal still and is no different to me then smoking pipe tobacco. Hard drugs ruined me and alcohol destroyed the rest. Took years to get clean and it is the best decision of my life . The modern world Is sick. But this world is no different then what it was in the time of Noah and as king Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Technology is Pandora's box at this point. Sometimes the best get away from it all is putting the phone down and spend time with your wife or kids or the outdoors. People seem to doom scroll on life now which is wild to me.
weed is completely different than it was even just 20 years ago. It's like the difference between cocaine and crack, same active ingredient, but it's just concentrated and hits completely differently. I used to smoke weed sometimes back in the day and it was actually relaxing, you'd be high for a few hours and then it just goes away. I tried smoking with an old friend a few years ago, this was "good" weed from a dispensary as well, I thought I was going to freak out and die. It was a nightmare, if someone is at the point where they feel they enjoy that intensity of high, that answers a lot of questions as to why our society and everyone has lost their minds. That's what seemingly everyone uses now, that's scary.
@@frydemwingz that is why you pick weed that has a lower THC percentage. The whole it's crack thing wrong. Hash has been around 1000 s of years so we have high grade THC content for a long time. I agree some people should not use it and it isn't a cure all for everything. Hemp or type 3 cannabis has almost no THC so again your comment doesn't make a lot of sense. Growing has gotten better and yes weed strains have become stronger but it isn't like crack vs cocaine. As a former addict crack is usually less potent and that is why the high wears off quicker so more frequent use. I know it isn't your field as I am a recovering addict but cannabis isn't the problem people parenting is. The lack of God in our culture is. We can't blame substances for our lack of taking care of our neighbors and our kids. I am sorry you had a bad experience but if you ever take time to try for medical benefits don't listen to a bud tender look the strain up ask questions and understand if I smoke high percent THC I take a single small drag. But to each their own. Alcohol has destroyed more then cannabis ever has. The only argument is that it is illegal and hence the reason there is a high body count is because of it. more people die from aspirin in a year.
I as well am almost 40… will be in March… i don’t play video games…the wife and don’t have kids (not by choice in the beginning, the wife had a bad health scare) I like to have a drink every now and then. I don’t have an issue with weed… did it quite a bit when I was younger. I’m a drummer and have been in lots of “jam sessions” where it was pretty prevalent… I have seen it work wonders on people… and keep people from doing anything. It all just depends on the person. Take care my friend! Happy smokes!
Oh my goodness Josh! That is a LOT of snow! Wow! That’s funny about the Tootsie rolls! You have a genius for a cat strategizing like that! Yeah, much of the modern life isn’t necessarily better… thanks for the visit and stay warm over there! Hopefully the North will pick up their snow if it doesn’t warm up!
@@carolinarose704 we are actually supposed to get up in the 40s tomorrow, might get a little bit of rain on Friday night. That should help with some of the melting. However, next week is supposed to get down and single digits for the highs. Some of the modern world technology does have its advantages, but sometimes I wish I was Amish. Lol
Hey Josh😊 i can take or leave moden technology. I got along fine before it, and now i just use whats useful to me. I will say that im of the opinion the Internet and advanced modern technology does more harm overall in society than good. The useful parts are minimal, but the rest of it is just nonsense. Yea its cold!🥶 No snow here but single digits. You know why its so cold? Because of all the damn battery cars, 4cyl engines, and everything else with 6 catalytic converters that produce water you can drink, and commercial diesel engines with DEF and crap on them. Whens the last time you were on the interstate and seen a Peterbilt blowing black smoke out the stacks on a pull? Exactly. It doesn't happen anymore. Those damn environmental goofs need to knock it off or they're going to bring another damn ice age upon us!! 🤣🤣 But seriously, it does seem to be getting colder than is typical. Take care 👊😊💨💨
I work for the airline that's headquartered in ATLANTA. And I never do trips through there because that overpopulated airport plus the slightest rain sprinkle equals a rolling delay. So a snowstorm must have been apocalyptic.
this time of the year we up here usually have 3 to 5 feet on the ground, this new year we have 6 inches, and you are welcome too have that snow we didnt get,
Never have touched weed and quit drinking many years ago. These weed laws aint about freedom. Their about control. It makes you weak minded and dependent. Alcohol at least in my case impacted my mental health. It always made me dwell on the negative experiences Id had any time I imbided it. Brought out negative memories of things I saw or had to do. It kept me down in those negative places. I didnt realize that until I quit doing it. The modern world has lost touch with morals. We need shame to come back into circulation. Take care.
@@jameslong4929 i've never been into the weed, or any drug for that matter. I did a little heavy drinking in my early 20s, but they didn't last very long. My drinking these days consist of maybe having a drink in the evening or on weekends at home occasionally, or maybe sometimes having a drink when we go out to dinner with friends. That's it. People these days just have no morals or respect or values. It's a shame.
@@GentryVintage Did you ever see the 1st matrix movie? the matrix in that is what I'm taking about. Remember when the guy was in the matrix eating a virtual steak and he said it was as good as the real thing? he was able to suspend his disbelief in the fakeness and that's like a lot of people in our life. "The modern world" as you put it I think. So people take the red pill and wake up or they take the blue pill and stay asleep, the matrix. It's overrated. A fake steak is worse than starving IMO
I recommend getting into cards or even board games. There’s classics like bridge, spades, hearts that would probably be your type of people. But there’s also newer games that are surprisingly well designed for socializing. It’s not the type of crowd that drinks or does drugs. I find it’s an easy medium to hang out with people you don’t know too well, and while not everybody I’ve played with became a friend, I’ve met a surprising amount of people I keep in contact with. Seems to be the kind of hobby that attracts a like minded crowd.
I agree 110%. I’m 24 going on 25 in a couple weeks god willing. I’ve always been called an old soul and got along with my friends parents more than my actual friends. My hobbies now are work, my wife, pipe smoking, and growing food. Hopefully I’ll be building a shop soon to start working on a couple classic cars. However it is strange to see kids my age or even older and all they care about is drinking and partying. I honestly wish I grew up in the 50’s, the music was better, the vehicles were better, and it seemed the world had its head in a little straighter.
@@lancebailey7359 happy early birthday! I sure wish there was more people your age like us.
I've been told since I was a little kid that I was born a century too late. I grew up in a very old extended family and was always told I reminded them of their childhood. While I enjoy many modern conveniences, I can't find much in common with the modern world or modern people, who seem to me, can only relate to what they can purchase and are always striving to obtain the next "latest thing" that comes on the market.
@@OldAdirondackCodger my mom has always told me that I was born in the wrong decade, possibly the wrong century.
I've always had a deep connection to 1930s music and trains but neither have been a part of my life just something in my soul enjoys them.
@@JustSomeGoy I love 1930s music, there's an online radio station I listen to a lot called Radio Dismuke, it's really good.
@GentryVintage I'll have to check it out! Happy New Year btw, have a great 2025!
We got close to 2 feet so keep it please! We had a Honey Wagon that had your sh*t is our bread and butter on the tank. Great vid.
I'm there with ya , very rare to find someone with similar interests as me , find em on RUclips though , so they are around .
You're not alone Josh. I am a 37-year-old man from MI that feels like you do regarding having the thoughts and feelings of "our crowd" being few and far between. From my perspective, it's a blessing in the long run. I feel like for most of us that are pipe smoking enthusiasts or connoisseur, we like our quiet time and alone time. However, we also desire a community of like-minded people that do share some similar interests. I think with us having access to this kind of communication platforms we can connect more readily than not. I hope you can find more trustworthy and honest people to associate with. Take care and God bless my friend.
@@micahdubas9454 very well said, and very true.
Everything is going to fast those days, I'm old skool but we have to follow with the fload. Take care buddy, greets from Belgium.
I'm with ya on that title! 😂😂
Septic tank folks and undertakers have the best sense of humor
Yeah, count me out of the drinking and smoking weed scene.
Yes Greg the escapism that most people enter into with alcohol and weed is a big problem. Alcohol makes people not care and weed just makes people stupid. Like not even able to keep track of what day it is. Remember a conversation you had yesterday. It's all escapism. Life's to hard for em. Life's always been hard, their just weak.
@@TheTunnellTake well I used to work in the funeral business, and my uncle is a retired undertaker. Guess that explains a lot.
@GentryVintage i suppose it comes from having to be somber all the time. And when they cut loose, they really cut loose.🤣🤣🤣
Having time for friends is hard when you have a family. I am 44 and made a friend this past year that's almost 70. We have similar interests, similar drinks, similar smokes. It's great spending time with him, when I can.
@@LifeWithAPipe I totally understand having a family and not having time to spend with friends, we have a few friends that have children, and they don't get much time to spend hanging out with friends. We totally understand that, and just enjoy the times that we do get to spend time with them.
@@LifeWithAPipe that’s wonderful!
@@carolinarose704His friendship is truly a blessing.😊
Haven’t drank alcohol in 7 years. As for marijuana it never interested me. Very popular in my high school in the 1970’s
I think medical marijuana is a rip off , I would not use that garbage if they paid me.
Good chat.
@@StDavidpipes these days, I might have a drink occasionally at home, other than that, I sometimes have a drink when we go out to dinner with friends. That's about it. I never did understand the marijuana thing.
Marijuana is a saviour for some people. I am almost seven years clean from heroin /opiates and alcohol. Alcohol is a garbage drug and is socially acceptable everywhere. I am California sober and I do use marijuana . But I am a type 3 smoker which means high CBD and very low THC. I occasionally do use type 1 that being high THC and type 2 being a 50/50 split. I do not smoke everyday all day. Mainly at night for pain and relaxation . Marijuana getS a bad wrap for being illegal still and is no different to me then smoking pipe tobacco. Hard drugs ruined me and alcohol destroyed the rest. Took years to get clean and it is the best decision of my life . The modern world Is sick. But this world is no different then what it was in the time of Noah and as king Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Technology is Pandora's box at this point. Sometimes the best get away from it all is putting the phone down and spend time with your wife or kids or the outdoors. People seem to doom scroll on life now which is wild to me.
weed is completely different than it was even just 20 years ago. It's like the difference between cocaine and crack, same active ingredient, but it's just concentrated and hits completely differently. I used to smoke weed sometimes back in the day and it was actually relaxing, you'd be high for a few hours and then it just goes away. I tried smoking with an old friend a few years ago, this was "good" weed from a dispensary as well, I thought I was going to freak out and die. It was a nightmare, if someone is at the point where they feel they enjoy that intensity of high, that answers a lot of questions as to why our society and everyone has lost their minds. That's what seemingly everyone uses now, that's scary.
@@frydemwingz that is why you pick weed that has a lower THC percentage. The whole it's crack thing wrong. Hash has been around 1000 s of years so we have high grade THC content for a long time. I agree some people should not use it and it isn't a cure all for everything. Hemp or type 3 cannabis has almost no THC so again your comment doesn't make a lot of sense. Growing has gotten better and yes weed strains have become stronger but it isn't like crack vs cocaine. As a former addict crack is usually less potent and that is why the high wears off quicker so more frequent use. I know it isn't your field as I am a recovering addict but cannabis isn't the problem people parenting is. The lack of God in our culture is. We can't blame substances for our lack of taking care of our neighbors and our kids. I am sorry you had a bad experience but if you ever take time to try for medical benefits don't listen to a bud tender look the strain up ask questions and understand if I smoke high percent THC I take a single small drag. But to each their own. Alcohol has destroyed more then cannabis ever has. The only argument is that it is illegal and hence the reason there is a high body count is because of it. more people die from aspirin in a year.
As a Northerner, I wholeheartedly say 'Nope!'. Maybe see if someone on the West coast wants it. 😬
@@HALO-2304 at this point, they might appreciate it more than anyone.
Great chat! I’m very old school keep to myself mind my business and drink my bourbon on occasion. Have a great evening!
@@TheNorthGAPiper amen to that. Have a great rest of your week.
I as well am almost 40… will be in March… i don’t play video games…the wife and don’t have kids (not by choice in the beginning, the wife had a bad health scare) I like to have a drink every now and then. I don’t have an issue with weed… did it quite a bit when I was younger. I’m a drummer and have been in lots of “jam sessions” where it was pretty prevalent… I have seen it work wonders on people… and keep people from doing anything. It all just depends on the person. Take care my friend! Happy smokes!
Josh....I barely believe that I belong on this PLANET. 5:48
Oh my goodness Josh! That is a LOT of snow! Wow! That’s funny about the Tootsie rolls! You have a genius for a cat strategizing like that! Yeah, much of the modern life isn’t necessarily better… thanks for the visit and stay warm over there! Hopefully the North will pick up their snow if it doesn’t warm up!
@@carolinarose704 we are actually supposed to get up in the 40s tomorrow, might get a little bit of rain on Friday night. That should help with some of the melting. However, next week is supposed to get down and single digits for the highs. Some of the modern world technology does have its advantages, but sometimes I wish I was Amish. Lol
@ oh boy! You would be chopping wood and stoking fires then! But I know what you mean 😉
5:08....yes Josh....ALLLL the FREAKING Time!
I enjoyed your thoughts Josh. Be careful and have a good one
@@Wentz789 thank you, and thanks for dropping in. Always good to hear from you.
This was a great review. I really miss the old days.
Hello from Bullitt County Kentucky
@@Red_Hot_Eraser hello neighbor!
Hey Josh😊 i can take or leave moden technology. I got along fine before it, and now i just use whats useful to me. I will say that im of the opinion the Internet and advanced modern technology does more harm overall in society than good. The useful parts are minimal, but the rest of it is just nonsense.
Yea its cold!🥶 No snow here but single digits. You know why its so cold? Because of all the damn battery cars, 4cyl engines, and everything else with 6 catalytic converters that produce water you can drink, and commercial diesel engines with DEF and crap on them. Whens the last time you were on the interstate and seen a Peterbilt blowing black smoke out the stacks on a pull? Exactly. It doesn't happen anymore. Those damn environmental goofs need to knock it off or they're going to bring another damn ice age upon us!! 🤣🤣
But seriously, it does seem to be getting colder than is typical.
Take care 👊😊💨💨
@@jespiping lol! Your comment made my day. Good to see you, I hope you are doing well.
I work for the airline that's headquartered in ATLANTA. And I never do trips through there because that overpopulated airport plus the slightest rain sprinkle equals a rolling delay. So a snowstorm must have been apocalyptic.
@@TheGentlemanScholar I hate flying into Atlanta, that place is a nightmare even when the ground is dry.
@GentryVintage It sucks out LOUD.
this time of the year we up here usually have 3 to 5 feet on the ground, this new year we have 6 inches, and you are welcome too have that snow we didnt get,
@etrikenorthernpike apparently it got lost and made a wrong turn and we ended up with it.
Hey I really enjoy your videos is that an old hearse you have?I was told I have an old soul too.
@@mbpParker thanks, and yes it is.
Never have touched weed and quit drinking many years ago. These weed laws aint about freedom. Their about control. It makes you weak minded and dependent. Alcohol at least in my case impacted my mental health. It always made me dwell on the negative experiences Id had any time I imbided it. Brought out negative memories of things I saw or had to do. It kept me down in those negative places. I didnt realize that until I quit doing it. The modern world has lost touch with morals. We need shame to come back into circulation. Take care.
@@jameslong4929 i've never been into the weed, or any drug for that matter. I did a little heavy drinking in my early 20s, but they didn't last very long. My drinking these days consist of maybe having a drink in the evening or on weekends at home occasionally, or maybe sometimes having a drink when we go out to dinner with friends. That's it. People these days just have no morals or respect or values. It's a shame.
@@TobaccoCloud I don't think you understand what I'm talking about brother. Ain't no growth in what I'm talking about. Escapism isn't growth.
35 years old I hate it too
Only in Alabama they would put a shit tank in a parade
The matrix is overrated.
@@firstpersonsmoker i'm confused by your comment?
@@GentryVintage Did you ever see the 1st matrix movie? the matrix in that is what I'm taking about. Remember when the guy was in the matrix eating a virtual steak and he said it was as good as the real thing? he was able to suspend his disbelief in the fakeness and that's like a lot of people in our life. "The modern world" as you put it I think. So people take the red pill and wake up or they take the blue pill and stay asleep, the matrix. It's overrated. A fake steak is worse than starving IMO
@@firstpersonsmoker no, I've never seen it.
BS
@@samvaughan5858 ???