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  1. warren

    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses.

    My dad told a story about a "hot shot" fishing boat captain coming to dock at speed. He liked to call for reverse and spin the wheel so the vessel settled nicely parallel to the wharf. He called for reverse and ... the engine responded with a cough and then silence. The boat came to rest...
  2. warren

    White Spots on Meerschaum- What?

    Just meerschaum. A natural substance with all is natural imperfections. I'm not a mineralogist so, that's the best I can do.
  3. warren

    How Often Do You Smoke a Pipe?

    Daily, as many bowls as I desire.
  4. warren

    Nicotine or Relaxation?

    Ah, yes ... the anticipation building as one selects the smoking tool, then the blend, carefully, with love perhaps, preparing the bowl and then, then ... applying the flame followed by that first satisfying sip. Enjoy! I'll step away for a while, don't want to harsh anyone's mellow.
  5. warren

    So Sad

    Actions/choices have consequences, sometimes tragic. Youth, being "indestructible", rarely see past the moment. And, the family may suffer overly. sometime manufacturing blame for a lack of teaching/supervising/parenting. Kids often to stupid things. There but for the grace of God go I 60...
  6. warren

    Nicotine or Relaxation?

    You might not but, you described the effects very well. rotf
  7. warren

    Nicotine or Relaxation?

    The same as every other smoker, whether they'll admit it or not ... my brain desires the nicotine. And, I like how my brain reacts when it gets what it wants, be it relaxing, better concentration, I'm obviously smarter, better looking and more virile. I'm sure I'm more suave and sophisticated.
  8. warren

    Pipe Tobacco Knives

    I have no pictures of the various kitchen knives and pocket knives I cut "snakes" and "cakes" with. Just whatever is sharp and at hand when needed. I even used a pair of tin snips once. Very unsatisfactory it was.
  9. warren

    Smoking To The Bottom Of The Bowl

    Absolutely not! You loaded correctly, lighted correctly and smoked at the correct pace. Any blame goes to the smoker.
  10. warren

    Roast Beef Sammich Heaven

    A tri-tip roast, full fat cap or get fat from the local butcher. 200-210 degrees in the smoker until fairly firm to the touch. No rub, just a bit, a wee bit of salt and pepper so as not to overpower the beef flavor. The fat cap can be removed and used to flavor an au ju. Sandwiches seem...
  11. warren

    Great Photos Thread

    Nicely captured indeed.
  12. warren

    What Prices Could Justify Contraband?

    You're looking at the situation strictly as an "end user", the smoker. If the risk out weighs the reward there is no upside for the criminal. If the jail time/fine is minimal and the profit significant ... the crooks will enter the market. Of course the market will be flooded with a ton of...
  13. warren

    Exploring Tobacco Origins Around the Globe

    Not unless you want to support the farmers with your tax monies. Government subsidies carried the industry in the US for many, many years. I'm sure some will argue for government subsidies even as they decry the accompanying government regulation, which always accompany subsidies. I believe...
  14. warren

    Nuking a Cold

    Recommending cures for self-diagnosed maladies is risky. A common cold simply runs it's course, while the sufferer takes all sorts of OTC meds to ease the symptoms. It's simply a virus with no cure. So, do whatever is required to mitigate the symptoms for you. But, you're not going to stop...
  15. warren

    RIP Richard Lewis

    How many autobiographies by comedians have you read for crying out loud! Must number in the hundreds to speak so authoritatively. I, for one, am duly impressed. Good for you!
  16. warren

    Honey Cured Pipes?!?

    Some swear by it. Others poo-poo the idea.
  17. warren

    Another Meer Coloring Tip/Method

    Seems a reasonable assumption, which I was remiss in acknowledging. Thanks for your astute observation. I should have focused my question to those who apparently selected meerschaum for it's coloring ability and then seek to short circuit the process so to achieve any sort of color as quickly...
  18. warren

    What are You Reading Now?

    Churchill's Marlborough series, just finished vol. 1. churchill's Marl
  19. warren

    Another Meer Coloring Tip/Method

    Why not simply grab a brush or spray can and quickly paint the look you are going for? Seems to be the obvious answer for those who lack patience. My question is, why buy a meerschaum if you are not looking for natural coloring? To each his own I suppose is the proper response.
  20. warren

    Another Meer Coloring Tip/Method

    Looks a bit like what babies manufacture until put on solid food. "Baby shit yellow" in no way resembles the deep, mottled mahogany a "properly" colored meer slowly morphs into.