So as you iknow I entered a pipe in the KC contest. I sent Bradley pics of it before I sent it to the contest, as I was trying to figure out what to ask for it, but also should I not win what to do with it. Bradely sent me lots of praise about the pipe and made me an offer. He said, "if it doesn't win or sell I'de be interested in trading you a Nording Bear for it." And for those of you who don't know, I've been wanting a Nording Hunter Series bear for over two years. He knew that and made the offer, and before our conversation was ended he said, "hell I might just give you the damn thing." Which I found funny and we left it at that till the contest. When I got the results that I was not a winner Bradley said he was going to send me a consolation prize. And low and behold he sent me the Bear and a tin of tobacco to boot. It is gorgeous and smokes beautifully and I think of my friend every time I light up. So this is a shout out to Bradley a true friend. Here is are some pics of the pipe and me smoking it for the first time.