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  1. bernie2

    Just got to Tennessee...

    Thanks for the info @doctorthoss. I'll check out the gatlinbulier when we head into gatlinburg tomorrow.
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    Just got to Tennessee...

    We're in Pigeon Forge...rented a little cabin in the mountains for the week. The mountain views are great, but the area around pigeon forge (Dollywood) is a bit too touristy for my tastes. I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I'm enjoying my first morning smoke ever. A bowl Boswell's north...
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    Just got to Tennessee...

    Can you think of a better place to enjoy a few bowls?
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    New Viprati Pipe

    Here's a picture I pulled from the eBay listing that @jaygreen55 linked in the first post: It's a very nice looking pipe. Congrats!
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    USPS Delivered To Wrong Address!

    The same thing happened to me last month. I filed a complaint with a USPS supervisor that went absolutely no where for a few days. I finally caught the postman and told him about the issue. He tracked the problem down in about an hour, found the package and delivered it safely.
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    Pete Prevost Volcano With a Bruce Weaver Blast

    I was pleasantly surprised to get a 90 minute first smoke out of this little pipe tonight.
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    Pete Prevost Volcano With a Bruce Weaver Blast

    The pipe arrived from England this morning. I knew it was going to be small but you never really know until the pipe arrives and you can put it in your hand... This little pipe is very nice. The draw if effortless and the Weaver blast is incredible.
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    Was really interested, but the shipping kills the deal or am I being cheap

    I'm a pretty good negotiator. I'm sure I could get the seller to throw in shipping for you! :)
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    Aldo Velani?

    I think you search a bit you'll find a few other sources for Aldo Velani church wardens. I won't post a link because I don't think they're a site sponsor but I was able to find a pipe store in England that has new ones in-stock for 40 euros. I also think there are plenty of decent church...
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    What Musical Instruments Do You Play?

    Great tune @newbroom! My wife and I both played piano at a basic level before we got married. We raised 4 very musically gifted children. Now that two are away for high school and the other two are away at college we've both taken up new instruments. I bought my wife a cello for Christmas...
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    Rare Ser Jacopo. The Hammer

    Nice pickup Brad! That's a great pipe. Congrats!
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    New Cobbit: Horrible Plastic taste!

    I'm glad your cobbit cleared up. I own the same model along with a few other from Missouri meerschaum. They are great smokers for me. I hope you enjoy yours!
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    Kent Rasmussen, I'm a big fan of

    That's a great looking pipe Nate! Congrats!!
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    PAD So Bad Someone Needs to Take My Cards (Pic Heavy)

    Now that's what I call PAD! Nice haul there. I really like that Von Erck pipe! The craftsmanship needed to pull off that design is simply amazing. I hope it smokes half as good as it looks. Enjoy those pipes as much as you can before the credit card bill comes! :)
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    Who makes them best low end.

    With a little patience and $20 - $50 you can pickup a nice Peterson, Stanwell or Savinelli on eBay. Mario Grandi also has lots of good smokers for under $50.