My father in law got me into cigars with the birth of my first daughter. Loved them for years, now 6 1/2. Was interested in getting into pipes for a couple of years, due to surfing the former puff website, where I learned all about cigars. My sister came out to visit in March and she wanted to buy a pipe. So I joined and bought a couple, along with some tobacco. Since then I have been favoring pipes but still having my weekly cigar. i am much happier after having smoked a pipe versus cigar, if that makes any sense. Love the taste, smell and the experience. One thing I have noticed is that if I have something to do in the garage or garden I will go for a cigar. If I have nothing at all to do, or just making to do lists or something, I will go for a pipe. Cigars are easier to manage right now, especially being a pipe newbie. I can see myself favoring pipes a lot, but for the moment do not see cigars going away.