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   Mick
   

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   Ok,

   You may recall this long conversation about the Peterson Rosslare Classic vs. Rosslare Royal Irish (here)

   My Pete arrived ! It is a Rosslare Royal Irish in the 999 shape (I think it's a bent Rhodesian but I know many of you think it's a bulldog :-P)

   Here's the pics ! It's a beauty. I took it real slow on the first smoke. Half bowl of Erinmore. Went very, very nice and cool. The bowl did have some stain inside, but it didn't seem to be noticeable at all to me. Perhaps since I really tried to take it so slow. Almost 30 minutes on a half bowl.

   So here's the pics. Sorry for the quality, phone only pics for now.

   

   

   I love this silver connection, although it's not an entirely military mount. The tenon itself is still lucite, only the top part that shows is clad in silver. I'll have to get a 999 or 408 with a true silver spigot next to compare.. feeding the PAD beast
   

   The grain is just gorgeous. Not flame grain or straight, but very, very nice. Not one fill for as far as I can tell.
   

   So, was it worth the wait and 60 day "PAD moratorium"... yep.. no doubt...

   "The fact is, squire, the moment a man takes to a pipe, he becomes a philosopher. It's the poor man's friend; it calms the mind, soothes the temper, and makes a man patient under difficulties. It has made more good men, good husbands, kind masters, indulgent fathers, than any other blessed thing on this universal earth."
   -"Sam Slick, the clockmaker" aka T.C.Haliburton

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   vroomfondel
   

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   Absolutely fantastic 999 you have there! I love everything about it, the finish, the lucite stem, the silverwork... flawless!

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   Good get there Mick.
   I've been wanting either an 80s or 999 for some time. Your new acquisition is pushing me towards the 999.

   Great looking pipe!

   Snus, snuff and briar.
   Not much more required in a day.
   Brian from Oregon USA

   Posted 3 months ago #
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   Mick
   

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   I also have a Harp in the 999... smokes like a champ.

   And here's the next one : rofl:

   

   Although I think my next one might be the same series, but an 03 or XL02 shape. My wife said I seem to have a penchant for "these yellow stems". She may be onto something considering I have a Sav Miele sitting right next to it.

   Sigh.. it's gonna be a long 60 days

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   Beautiful pipe congrats!

   Remember, if you smoke after sex you're doing it too fast.

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   very very nice pipe there mate, enjoy

   Now i gotta larn how to reed and rite good

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   Oh that is a nice pipe, but the 60 day "PAD moratorium"...yeah...we'll see about that!

   Know your limits but always push the envelope.
   
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   very nice! good choice

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   I love my Petersons and I love yours.

   Regards Ken,
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    Peterson does make a nice pipe. I was just smoking mine yeasterday. Those Rhodesians look great!

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    Nice pipe Rhodesians and Bulldogs are two of my favorite shapes

    As long as I got a pipe full of baccy and a nose full of snuff, I'm a happy camper
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    You did well Mick, that is a beut!

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    ,:clap: fantastic.

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    Awesome Peterson! Thanks for the pics on that one!

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    Love that shape congrats!

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    I've been falling in love with the Peterson's. I hope you enjoy that 999, I've got one in the Aran line and am very happy with it. Want to get my hands on a 305 System next.

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    Thanks for the pics....looks great.

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    Mick, That is one nice pipe.

    U.S.M.C. (SEMPER FI)

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    Fine looking pipe !!!

    cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.......
    
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    Thanks for the compliments.. It took me a while to find this one. Had two bowls in it. I've got some escudo drying out to fill it up with. Then a 24 hour rest

    Fr.Tim: I have another 999 in the Harp series, which btw was my first serious pipe given to me for my birthday by the better half. That's the pipe that got me started and it smokes like a champ. I love that 999 shape. Just enough bent to clench without being too heavy. And not too much bent that it's laying on my chest when I'm reading a book. It just seems to fit me well.

    the 60 day "PAD moratorium"...yeah...we'll see about that!

    :ROFL: I know.. but I'm going to majorly tick off the misses if I don't slow down at least a little bit.

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    The 999 shape is the one that I've always associated with a busy smoker. You're right, I think it clenches well. I'd love to try it in the Celtic series as well.

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    Very beautiful pipe. What a great shape. Looks like a nice clencher. Enjoy!

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    Oh yeah, that is a keeper! Good choice on the Royal. Those deep rings look very nice!

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    Beautiful pipe. Enjoy

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    Very nice pipe.

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    That is a beaut. Good score, smoke it with joy.

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    Thanks. I took it my travels this week. Smoked very well, but gurgles a bit loaded with escudo. I'm hoping it's just the break-in. Had about 1/2 dozen bowls in it now.i'm gonna load it with something different this weekend and see what happens. Then I'll clean it real well and let it rest next week.

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    Very nice pipe! I'm sure you will enjoy many a fine smoke from it!

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    Thanks. It didn't gurgle as much with a straight VA in it. It's a nice smoker. Not the best in my rotation, but definitely not the worst.

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    That is a nice pipe. The shape feels good in the hand too. That style is next on my PAD list.

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    hey mick, that is one fine looking pipe you have there..... it kinda starts PAD feelings here. i like everything about your new pipe. glad to hear it is smoking well for you.... i like escudo navy deluxe myself....

    take care.

    mike.

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    The bulldog bowl reminds me of a Savinelli in my collection, but the silverwork and amber stem put it miles ahead of anything I own. A wonderful pipe! Thanks for the pics.

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    That'll be nice pipe for driving and smoking.

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    Excellent Rosslare Royal Irish! My first real pipe was a Peterson Rosslare Royal Irish Sandblast 05. I love it. Hell, I love all of my Petersons.

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    Thats a beauty! I like the color combo.

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    ok i am new to the site and pipes in general oter then cobs whats PAD i keep seeing ppl post? and nice pipe i just got the normal one with the plain black p lip today

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    Pad= pipe acquisition disorder : the sudden and unstoppable urge to add a pipe to your collection

    And welcome to the forum !

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