Pipe Spotting

lyle

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #1

I don't know who this bloke is, and I didn't participate in the event, but apparently there was at least one pipe smoking participant in the Des Moines Tweed Ride this weekend.

Des Moines Register Photo Gallery

 

lordofthepiperings

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #2

I hope this is a sign of the age of the gentleman making a come back.

 

topd

Lifer

Mar 23, 2012

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #3

I love the photo!

 

macthenife

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #4

Tweed and pipe smoking, a perfect match. Thanks for sharing.

 

pstlpkr

Lifer

Dec 14, 2009

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #5

Welcome aboard Lyle!

I hope you don't mind if I post that in the great photos thread.
:clap:

 

gnatjulio

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #6

Very cool. Welcome to the forum Lyle.

 

captainprophesy

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #7

That's a very cool pic.... And welcome to the forums

 

olewaylon

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #8

I live in Des Moines. what is this? cool picture

 

lyle

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Nov 10, 2012

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Des Moines, IA, USA

• Nov 13, 2012

• #9

Thanks for the welcome messages, guys! I only recently discovered these forums, and I'm glad I did!
@Lawrence: I certainly have no problem with a repost. The photo isn't mine, just a link to the Des Moines Register web site.
@olewaylon: Cool, another Des Moines pipe smoker! As for what the Tweed Ride is... well, I've never done it, but apparently once a year folks gather at The Royal Mile pub, dress in tweed, and ride their bikes around. The pipe photo was published in the Register yesterday, so I thought I'd share.
I'm probably not coordinated enough to smoke a pipe and ride a bike at the same time, but it does look like fun.

 

cortezattic

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Nov 19, 2009

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• Nov 13, 2012

• #10

Welcome to the forums, Lyle!
"not coordinated enough to smoke a pipe and ride a bike at the same time" ... me neither! :rofl:

 

papipeguy

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• Nov 13, 2012

• #11

That would make a great avatar. Thanks for posting.

 

scottn

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• Nov 13, 2012

• #12

Great photo, we need a tweed ride here in the twin cities. Oh and welcome to the forum Lyle

 

numbersix

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Jul 27, 2012

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• Nov 13, 2012

• #13

Welcome to the forum Lyle - that is a great photo!

 

foggymountain

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• Nov 13, 2012

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I wonder if he gets a better nicotine rush by exercising while smoking. Probably.

 

mp31guitar

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• Nov 13, 2012

• #15

I could probably smoke a pipe and ride a bike. It's lighting the tobacco and tamping I'd have a problem with. :rofl: OH NO, LOOK OUT!!!

 

lyle

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Nov 10, 2012

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Des Moines, IA, USA

• Nov 13, 2012

• #16

I've tried smoking while doing something "active" a couple times, like shoveling snow. it always goes badly. I either inhale by accident and choke, drool down the stem, or exhale through the pipe and shoot embers everywhere.

 

olewaylon

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• Nov 13, 2012

• #17

good to meet a pipe smoker in same town Lyle. i might be able to smoke and ride but i doubt id be able to master lighting her up.

 

gwtwdbss

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• Nov 13, 2012

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That's an awesome photo. Welcome aboard Lyle.

 

oldshacker

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• Nov 14, 2012

• #19

From what I can see, he looks like he is not the only one that is really enjoying his pipe smoke too.