Hello All,
Over the past several weeks there has been an outbreak of general silliness and wanton mirth in the forum. I have been a willing participant in this activity. But recent posts have indicated that some of our most beloved members have found this activity deeply distressing and not a little disturbing.
Their expressions of dismay have caused me to ponder my own actions and to reflect upon whether I have unintentionally done not only a disservice, but possible damage to the forums. Upon reflection I have come to realize that they may have a legitimate point, that we may have strayed from the path, gone through the guard rail and over the embankment.
Since I hold myself partly to blame it is incumbent upon me to seek redemption through positive action. I have some suggestions for topics that will, I believe, gladden the hearts of our disgusted brethren. Some of these may be a little controversial, but we can't offer nothing worthy of discussion or the forum will die. It is therefore with a pure heart that I offer these to you with the hope that you will see the light and the right as have I.
1. Tapered pipe cleaners - innovative solution, symptom of indecision, or slippery slope to perdition?
2. Which briar is the best introductory brand for a beginner - Bo Nordh, Sixten Ivarsson, Jess Chronowitsch?
3. What other uses are there for 156 proof Bacardi besides cleaning the stem?
4. What was Dr. Gabrow a doctor of? Did he buy his diploma?
5. What is the best eBay deal that you think someone else made?
6. What is a pipe?
7. Were the 1969 Dunhill bruyeres inferior to the 1968 Dunhill bruyeres? Why, yes or no?
8. Unsubstantiated opinions, please!
9. Is Penzance really the best tobacco?
10. If my pipe is glowing red am I smoking to fast?
11. Halcyon and Paragon, can they be used as laxatives?
12. How does one pack a pipe?
13. I burned the house down!
14. How soon should I introduce my daughter, or granddaughter, to pipe smoking? How young is too young?
15. Which blend to pair with limburger?
16. Wooden matches, lighter, blow torch - which one would you choose? Do you reserve specific pipes for specific lighting methods?
17. Is Dunhill the only good pipe maker?
18. Handmade - does that mean that no machinery is used?
19. I put my pipe through the wood chipper. Where should I send it for repair?
20. Hello, I'm a newbie.
I invite those among you who see the grievous errors of their ways to embrace these topics, and in the spirit in which they have been offered, to use them and/or add further to the topics.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Over the past several weeks there has been an outbreak of general silliness and wanton mirth in the forum. I have been a willing participant in this activity. But recent posts have indicated that some of our most beloved members have found this activity deeply distressing and not a little disturbing.
Their expressions of dismay have caused me to ponder my own actions and to reflect upon whether I have unintentionally done not only a disservice, but possible damage to the forums. Upon reflection I have come to realize that they may have a legitimate point, that we may have strayed from the path, gone through the guard rail and over the embankment.
Since I hold myself partly to blame it is incumbent upon me to seek redemption through positive action. I have some suggestions for topics that will, I believe, gladden the hearts of our disgusted brethren. Some of these may be a little controversial, but we can't offer nothing worthy of discussion or the forum will die. It is therefore with a pure heart that I offer these to you with the hope that you will see the light and the right as have I.
1. Tapered pipe cleaners - innovative solution, symptom of indecision, or slippery slope to perdition?
2. Which briar is the best introductory brand for a beginner - Bo Nordh, Sixten Ivarsson, Jess Chronowitsch?
3. What other uses are there for 156 proof Bacardi besides cleaning the stem?
4. What was Dr. Gabrow a doctor of? Did he buy his diploma?
5. What is the best eBay deal that you think someone else made?
6. What is a pipe?
7. Were the 1969 Dunhill bruyeres inferior to the 1968 Dunhill bruyeres? Why, yes or no?
8. Unsubstantiated opinions, please!
9. Is Penzance really the best tobacco?
10. If my pipe is glowing red am I smoking to fast?
11. Halcyon and Paragon, can they be used as laxatives?
12. How does one pack a pipe?
13. I burned the house down!
14. How soon should I introduce my daughter, or granddaughter, to pipe smoking? How young is too young?
15. Which blend to pair with limburger?
16. Wooden matches, lighter, blow torch - which one would you choose? Do you reserve specific pipes for specific lighting methods?
17. Is Dunhill the only good pipe maker?
18. Handmade - does that mean that no machinery is used?
19. I put my pipe through the wood chipper. Where should I send it for repair?
20. Hello, I'm a newbie.
I invite those among you who see the grievous errors of their ways to embrace these topics, and in the spirit in which they have been offered, to use them and/or add further to the topics.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
