Obsessed or just intensely interested?

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eusebius

Lurker

Jun 19, 2014

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• Feb 5, 2015

• #1

So, I don't need a new pipe as I have several already that serve me well, but I am *very* interested in purchasing a squat tomato. Something about the shape just appeals to me. Does anyone have suggestions on which makers I should look at?

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

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Bethlehem, Pa.

• Feb 5, 2015

• #2

I have a Brebbia Ninja squat tomato that is a wonderful pipe. It handles flakes like a dream and stays cool for the entire smoke.

 

danielplainview

Lifer

Mar 30, 2014

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wv

• Feb 5, 2015

• #3

Sounds like a precursor to PAD.

Two options: get help now or join the dark side.

I have over 100 pipes. I swear I can stop anytime I want to.

 

dottiewarden

Lifer

Mar 25, 2014

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Toronto

• Feb 5, 2015

• #4

Obsessed

 

darthcider

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 24, 2014

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Wales

• Feb 5, 2015

• #5

Don't look into the light!

 

sablebrush52

The Bard Of Barlings

Jun 15, 2013

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Southern Oregon

jrs457.wixsite.com

• Feb 5, 2015

• #6

Rad Davis makes a cool squashed tomato.

 

newbroom

Lifer

Jul 11, 2014

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Florida

• Feb 5, 2015

• #7

I currently rotate about two dozen pipes of various shapes and construction. I have another group that I don't even smoke....and I'm still looking at acquiring more. I've binged on the cheap for estate briar and MM seconds and I've sprung for collectible and new pipes.

Initially I think I was obsessed. It was just about the most fun I've had in a long time. I've enjoyed myself and I don't regret the indulgence.

I saved one of those Dove chocolate wrappers with the little message inside that says: "give yourself permission" and I refer to that from time to time.

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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• Feb 5, 2015

• #8

I have seen some really nice Davorin Denovic morta squashed tomatoes.

 

cosmicfolklore

Lifer

Aug 9, 2013

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75,591

Between the Heart of Alabama and Hot Springs NC

• Feb 5, 2015

• #9

Neerup by Peder Jeppesen has some very affordable ones that I really like. He has an unusual and modern interpretations to this shape, and the price tag really appeals to me.

 

E

eusebius

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Jun 19, 2014

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• Feb 5, 2015

• #10

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!
+junkyarddawg my budget is 150-225-ish.

 

agnosticpipe

Lifer

Nov 3, 2013

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3,483

In the sticks in Mississippi

• Feb 5, 2015

• #11

My wife thinks I'm intensely obsessed with pipes and smoking. However, she's the one that bought this Golden Gate squashed tomato for herself. It's made in the Ukraine and sold on Amazon. Quite a nice pipe for less than $60, and I've smoked it on several occasions, and found it a great smoking pipe!

 

stvalentine

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 13, 2015

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Northern Germany

• Feb 5, 2015

• #12

"Intensely interested" sounds so much better than "obsessed"..... yes, I am quite sure that I am intensely interested in pipes.... :mrgreen: :lol:
@Orley: That tomato looks very nice! Looks like a steal for just 60 quid...

 

phred

Lifer

Dec 11, 2012

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• Feb 5, 2015

• #13

After picking up another Rossi 8320 Author on a whim, I'm also finding myself "intensely interested" in the Author and related shapes, including Squashed Tomatoes, certain variations on the Prince shape, and a couple of oddly shaped Apples...
Brebbia is on the short list, as is Neerup, and there's a Mark Tinsky that was just listed at Smoking Pipes that's quite nice.