IPSD Questions, Speculations, Anticipations
- Thread starter cosmicfolklore
- Start date
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
Site Sponsors
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
- Status
No, someone mentioned SmokingPipes had gone live and I kinda figured the big businesses would take advantage of a sales weekend. So I gave it a try 
I caught the spirit last evening... and saw the sitewide 10% off at SPC... soooooo the discount got me 5 tins where I only got 4 the last time I added up a cart. So coming my way will now be:
2 tins War Horse Green
2 tins of C&D Speakeasy
and
1 tin of GLP Cairo!
They may even arrive Monday which would be totally cool!! HAPPY IPSD to all!!!
:
:
2 tins War Horse Green
2 tins of C&D Speakeasy
and
1 tin of GLP Cairo!
They may even arrive Monday which would be totally cool!! HAPPY IPSD to all!!!
:
:
I kept it pretty low key, but I used SP's 10% discount to order a 7oz tin of Iwan Ries Three Star Blue (which SP also sells) and a 2 oz tin of Low Country Guendalose (which no one else sells). When SP first offered Three Star Blue, it was $13 and change, and this brought it back to that price. Hoop-de-day! Likewise, I've been looking at the Low Country new blend for months, so this is a price break. Happy IPSD!
You could smoke a bowl of humbug Jay! :nana: he he
I will be looking for deals on blends I like rather than grab bags, and of course smoking something tasty, in a bigger bowl than normal I guess.
Isaac
"You could smoke a bowl of humbug Jay."
Isaac, I shall smoke my bowl of humbug whilst lamenting the fact that we on this side of the pond get no special deals or gratuities...IPSD or any other day :crying:
Regards,
Jay.
Isaac, I shall smoke my bowl of humbug whilst lamenting the fact that we on this side of the pond get no special deals or gratuities...IPSD or any other day :crying:
Regards,
Jay.
It is better to GET than to RECIEVE
Gentlemen, let's not forget the true meaning of ISPD. Pipe smokers around the world are being persecuted for smoking in public. They are beaten, jailed, dragged into back corridors and robbed of all dignity and self-respect by self-righteous totalitarian governments around the world. All other holidays, we are forced to spend our hard earned wages to buy stuff for ungrateful family and friends and even strangers. This one time of the year we come together in the name of the Great Pipe Goddess and enjoy our pipe smoke like true gentleman and ladies in peace and harmony, setting a good example in the world of why we do this crazy thing.
And, so are people who bring us pipe tobaccos and pipes, and pipe accessories. For without people selling us these things, we are merely normal mortal beings. Without pipe sellers, and trader, we are nothing. Without the farmers who grow, the tobacconist who cure, blend, and package our tobacco we are just blind sheep. Without pipe makers, traders, distributors, refurnishers, and repairmen, we are just ignorant joneser, withdrawers, and cravers.
Sure, some retailers will offer packages, free shipping, or discounts, but let's not forget the important part, and that is supporting these retailers and others in the industry that keep us from being mere non-smokers. It's all about the generosity and love we spread in buying things for ourselves. For without these entrepreneurs we are nothing. So, buy that new pipe, new tin, or five pound bag of bulk. Get what you want, for it is far better to get than to receive. We do enough receiving with all of the other "commercial" holidays. This is our turn. So, get what you want, and smoke your pipes with dignity.
Happy ISPD!!
Keep it smokey! ::
Gentlemen, let's not forget the true meaning of ISPD. Pipe smokers around the world are being persecuted for smoking in public. They are beaten, jailed, dragged into back corridors and robbed of all dignity and self-respect by self-righteous totalitarian governments around the world. All other holidays, we are forced to spend our hard earned wages to buy stuff for ungrateful family and friends and even strangers. This one time of the year we come together in the name of the Great Pipe Goddess and enjoy our pipe smoke like true gentleman and ladies in peace and harmony, setting a good example in the world of why we do this crazy thing.
And, so are people who bring us pipe tobaccos and pipes, and pipe accessories. For without people selling us these things, we are merely normal mortal beings. Without pipe sellers, and trader, we are nothing. Without the farmers who grow, the tobacconist who cure, blend, and package our tobacco we are just blind sheep. Without pipe makers, traders, distributors, refurnishers, and repairmen, we are just ignorant joneser, withdrawers, and cravers.
Sure, some retailers will offer packages, free shipping, or discounts, but let's not forget the important part, and that is supporting these retailers and others in the industry that keep us from being mere non-smokers. It's all about the generosity and love we spread in buying things for ourselves. For without these entrepreneurs we are nothing. So, buy that new pipe, new tin, or five pound bag of bulk. Get what you want, for it is far better to get than to receive. We do enough receiving with all of the other "commercial" holidays. This is our turn. So, get what you want, and smoke your pipes with dignity.
Happy ISPD!!
Keep it smokey! :
:
Great post Cosmic...
Will sites like SP and P+C have any extra special "deals" on Monday or grab those 10 tins of ____________ now?
I've made 2 buys so far... one small, one large... but I still have couple more to make.
Will sites like SP and P+C have any extra special "deals" on Monday or grab those 10 tins of ____________ now?
I've made 2 buys so far... one small, one large... but I still have couple more to make.
I'll be visiting my nearest B&M tomorrow (Harvey's of Redruth) and shall mention to him that it is IPSD though I fear he won't have a clue what I am talking about, much less give me any discount on the tins I intend to purchase :roll:
Regards,
Jay.
Regards,
Jay.
Yes, I understand. Normally I am living in New Zealand where I can choose between erinmore mixture at $90 a tin, or borkum riff....and thats it. The internet has made this hobby possible for me basically.
Rabbit trail: I imagine this elusive humbug blend to be a stripy flake, heavily drenched in menthol on the outside and bone dry on the inside...
Oh you've heard about our new Cherry Menthol Stem blend. We use the finest tobacco stems and veins that undergo our secret Cherry Halls process to give you a smoking experience you've never had. Brought to you by the fine folks at Somewhat Humble International Tobacco because we're SHI......
- Status