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  1. gastro

    Things I found Thrifting

    I've been using it as a verb for years now, it's better than saying "getting out of my wife's hair for the day"
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    Things I found Thrifting

    Went on a dig today, found a couple things
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    Pig's Eye Pipe Club - Minnesota - June Meetings

    no fees, we basically just support and loiter in local cigar shops
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    Pig's Eye Pipe Club - Minnesota - June Meetings

    All you need to do is bring a pipe and some money to spend at the store. We usually bring different tobaccos to share. Our meeting are just glorified hangouts. Hope to see you there!
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    Things I found Thrifting

    When I was in college every thursday night I'd watch either Breakin', Breakin 2 or Beat Street on VHS with a couple buddies. Didn't find a copy of Krush Groove until after graduation We tried to teach ourselves breakdancing with an instructional poster I'd found, but alas I was never meant to...
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    Things I found Thrifting

    and who would think you'd find early 80s hip hop in Hayward WI, got a 12 inch single of Newcleus Jam On It as well
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    Things I found Thrifting

    it's a glass jar and pretty sure it's the original snuff, which is basically dust to begin with.
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    Things I found Thrifting

    I spent the weekend hitting thrift & antique stores in the Northwoods of Wisconsin and found a few gems! The Levi Garret seal is broken, but full to the top! Feel free to post your thrifting finds!
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    Pig's Eye Pipe Club Meetings in Minnesota this month

    To all MN pipe smokers, we'll be meeting on Tuesday Feb. 13th from 5:30-8:30 PM at Anthony's in Uptown Minneapolis instead of Wednesday because of the madeup marketing holiday. Pig's Eye Pipe Club Parley - https://fb.me/e/3EBZJ0eoe We'll be meeting at our regular time on Feb 20th at Perfect...
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    What's the Lowdown on Uhle's?

    I've been smoking their Hunt Club VaPer and brought it to a couple Pigs Eye Pipe Club meetings to share and it's a hit! Amazing VaPer, I also bout the Perfection Plug which is also very good. Had a great experience in the shop, very attentive and knowledgeable staff. Wish I could have stayed longer
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    The Most Disappointing Tobacco

    I had the same reaction to rum cake, it was so goopy & potent it almost singed my nose hairs before lighting. I like a lot of wilkes other tobaccos, but I couldn't find my way to liking this one.
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    Pig's Eye Pipe Club Minnesota Sept Meetings

    Pig's Eye Pipe Club will be meeting at Anthony's in MPLS Wed Sept 13th from 6-9 Pig's Eye Pipe Club Parley - https://www.facebook.com/events/206103459113180 We Will also be meeting at Perfect Ash in Inver Grove Heights Tues Sept 19 from 5:30 - 8:30 We're doing a raffle at Anthony's, pictures...
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    Jim's Missouri Meerschaum Reviews.

    I was able to try Party Line yesterday and it was amazing, great review. I've got a bowl of Luminaire ready for today. Excited to try it!
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    Borkum Riff Bronze (Bourbon).

    The Borkum Boutbon bit me pretty hard, I've found that the Dutch Masters Whiskey Cavendish agrees with me a lot more.
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    Broken Pipes - Rich Lewis has passed

    Perfect Ash is in Inver Grove Heights 9080 Buchanon Trail https://www.facebook.com/events/670608361552811