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  1. bdstansel

    Stuck Stem

    OK, so this will sound like a rookie question but I am just curious. Is removing the stem to clean a pipe a requirement? I'm no rookie, been smoking pipes on and off since the mid-80s, but I am curious to other's thoughts on this. I always remove the stem during the cleaning process, until I got...
  2. bdstansel

    Penzance!

    Greetings All, It's been a while since I've had time to visit but still been puffing away. So I finally scored an 8oz bag of Penzance, or so I thought. I've been on email notifications from SP.com but you all know the story, it sells out in 30 mins or so. I happened to see a Facebook...
  3. bdstansel

    Mail opened "for inspection"

    My Dec 2012 newsletter from NASPC was stamped "Opened for inspection at BMEU 43218". I had to google to find out that BMEU was a division of the USPS, the Business Mail Entry Unit. I suppose one of the employees there was bored and wondered just what type of pipe it is that I am collecting...
  4. bdstansel

    My first Nording

    Nording Signture I have a TON of things on my wish list @ sp.com...but I continued to go back and look at this ONE, finally pulled the trigger. Happy Thanksgiving to ALL. Respects, Bruce
  5. bdstansel

    2012 NHRA FC Champ!

    It's Official! Yesterday my personal friend of 28+ years clinched the 2012 NHRA Nitro Funny Car championship! After coming back from and beating cancer in 2004 (that same thing that took his mother at age 47), to winning this, his life-long dream, he is one lucky guy. Jack and I at Maple Grove...
  6. bdstansel

    I got an email...

    ...from Mr. Joe Case saying my pipe is ready! I've been patiently waiting but now I know it is/will be en route soon, I am even more excited.
  7. bdstansel

    Smoking at the workplace?

    As I read through this recent post Smoking and Addiction, the resounding theme was most denied addiction to Vitamin N and said any addiction was to the peaceful solitude of alone time and relaxation. That prompted me to inquire about this: How many folks smoke a pipe at the workplace? I see...
  8. bdstansel

    My latest PAD from Briar Bird pipes

    This one just showed up today and makes #2 from J for me...my Magpie is still in the queue and will be #3. Anyway and without further ado may I present The Kraken pipe
  9. bdstansel

    Motorsports

    Are there any race fans on here? If so, what is your favorite type of racing? Favorite facility? I've always been a car guy, grew up watching Indy cars and recall the infamous Daytona broadcast in '79. After living in the UK for 3 yrs my now fav type is Rally racing but TV coverage in the...
  10. bdstansel

    Dunhill Bulk

    Did anyone else see this from P&C.com? http://www.pipesandcigars.com/dunhill-bulk-pipe-tobacco.html Hey Everybody, Sorry for the unexpected intrusion, we don't usually do e-mail specials on Fridays, but we're so excited about this announcement that we just couldn't wait until Tuesday. Some of...
  11. bdstansel

    Going to give...

    ...one of these a try: Mr. Brog Does anyone else have one similar?
  12. bdstansel

    Hershey, PA

    Early next month will be our first visit to the state of Pennsylvania. We will be up in Reading, PA to watch a long-time personal friend of mine drive his NHRA Nitro Funny Car. Looking at the map, Hershey PA is only 50 miles from where we will be. Being chocolate lovers, it seems this may be...
  13. bdstansel

    Denicool Filter Crystals(?)

    Has anyone here used this product? Description follows: "Denicool crystals absorb excess condensation while you smoke. The result - a mild, cool and dry smoke. Denicool crystals always give an easy draw and are simple and easy to use with any pipe. Denicool crystals save money, no more wasted...
  14. bdstansel

    My Holy Grail

    Well, I happened upon something I just could not pass up on, it just arrived today but before I can share any pics, I need to get some sorta online photo album. Any recommendations in that arena? I will try to put a link to a photo I have on FaceBook but I'm not sure that it will embed: New Pipe
  15. bdstansel

    Pipe Socks

    Greetings All, I've been looking for a source that makes an affordable pipe sock. Sure all of my new (nicer) pipe purchases come with said sock but for estate pipes and others, no such luck. I have a fairly nice Castleford 4-pipe carry bag BUT the way it holds them in by the stem, the most...
  16. bdstansel

    Low Country Tobacco(?)

    Has anyone tried Low Country Tobacco? I happened upon these while browsing at smokingpipes.com...I did a few searches on these forums and couldn't find any mentions (then being a newbie, I don't know if I have full user rights here yet or a lite version). Apologies if this topic has already...