I Love Meerschaums

I love meerschaums and I don't mind saying it! This post was shamelessly inspired by torben and his corn cob loving cobsters (and no, I'm not bashing corn cob pipes). While reading old and new forum topics, I notice other fellow puffers making comments like, now that they've tried meerschaum pipes they're beginning to ignore their briar pipes.
We all know how this story goes; a Brother of Briar becomes a Slave of the White Goddess. Well my case is a little different, because I began my puffing journey smoking meerschaum pipes long before even trying briar, clay, cob pipes, etc. Simply put, I just don't see any other type of pipe that is capable freeing me from my servitude of the White Goddess. I am always amazed at the cool, dry smoke provided by meerschaum pipes with practically no ghosting between different tobaccos. Plus, not having to worry about bacco juice is a definite given. The added patina over time is also a beautiful bonus that is greatly appreciated. The different shades of black, brown, cherry, gold, maple, and peach show the progress/characteristics of my personal puffing journey.
I thank thee for all your blessings my White Goddess!

I only have pics of these two; I recently made a photobucket account so I could be able to post pics here, but I haven't transfered all my pics to photobucket yet.
My everyday smoke; Altinok Apple Spigot


The newest addition to my Meer Family; Fikri Baki Bell


The Baki Bell no longer looks like that and has developed pink and tan cherry blossom patterns. I plan to take another pic of it when the colors darken a little more.