Harvey, if you like that pipe, that is all that matters.

Pipe tobacco is MUCH cheaper than cigars, and easier to smoke on and off all day with out blowing out yer palate. If that pipe is briar it will be good for probably twoish bowls per day before getting swampy. Pick up a corn cob pipe, or two, the next time yer at Walmart or Walgreens. Corn cob pipes can be smoked over and over and over and over with out any problems.

Yer gonna be surprised at the array of flavors available with pipe tobacco, how easy it is to store (small mason jars), and how inexpensive it is.