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  1. basil

    Red Dog Pipe

    Thank you all for the kind words! Fantastic coloration, she ain't a virgin finish any more! That chestnut matches the faux horn stem perfect! Smoke on, my friend.
  2. basil

    Pipe Maker Basil Meadows on Radio Show of Feb 14, 2017

    Thanks guys! And Jim... Go fry an egg!
  3. basil

    FDA Regulations: New Article Aug 2, 2016 by Tom Wolfe

    I re-opened my web site for pipe sales as soon as the lawyers filed suit. If this falls through, guess I'll be the fellow standing on the street corner with a long overcoat and dark sunglasses saying "Psst! Wanna buy a pipe?"
  4. basil

    IPCPR, CAA and CRA File Suit Against FDA

    Thanks Russ, finally some awesome news!
  5. basil

    Nashville Pipe Show Cancelled

    The word we got through the guild was they advised stopping for now until it goes to litigation. We didn't have to follow the advice if we choose not to. I took their advice.
  6. basil

    Nashville Pipe Show Cancelled

    My two cents, right now no one is sure what will take place. The guild I belong to has been working with the lawyers the is ready to go into action as soon as this goes into play. I'm following their advice and stopping for now. I do have some commissions that will be finished and I will keep...
  7. basil

    Pipe Clubs Around Charlotte, NC?

    We have a Pipe meeting the third Sunday of each month at 1PM at JR Cigars in Mooresville. You're more than welcome to join us.
  8. basil

    *** What Are You Smoking?*** (April 2016)

    Time for a short smoke break before getting ready for work. Some Lux Flake from '04 in a Sparky 640 with the last cup of warmed up coffee.
  9. basil

    Anyone going to Triangle Area Pipe Show NC?

    I had a wonderful time at the TAPS show! Got to meet a lot of new friends and see a lot of old friends again. To me, that's what going to these events are about. The new location was a BIG improvement. More room and the closed in breeze way for smoking was very nice! Still had plenty of room to...
  10. basil

    Anyone going to Triangle Area Pipe Show NC?

    Pouring some coffee in me now and getting ready to load up the car. Going up a day early so I can take in the tobacco tour TAPS is doing this year. Anyone here going, be sure to stop by my table and say "Hi!". Hope to see ya'll at the show!
  11. basil

    *** What Are You Smoking?*** (February 2016)

    English Summer Flake in the Lil' Miss with the last of my pot of Maxwell House.
  12. basil

    What Wood Are You Working Tonight?

    Got to love the web! :rofl:
  13. basil

    JR Cigar Get Together

    Renia, Thank you so much for the tobacco samples and other things you sent! That was a VERY pleasant surprise! We have such a great community and it's because of folks like ya'll!
  14. basil

    JR Cigar Get Together

    This past Sunday a small group of us got together at JR Cigars in Mooresville NC. We spent the afternoon smoking, talking, and enjoying each others company. You know, what pipers usually do when we get together. Decided to get together again on Saturday to celebrate International Pipe Smokers...