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  1. group4

    Cornell & Diehl Morning Drive Time - review

    Great review, Andy. Can't wait to include it in my next order. Thanks.
  2. group4

    Strange Item In My New Tin Of Larry's Blend

    Part of a sneaker in a can of baked beans -- threw me off canned goods for a year.
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    1 Belt + 10 Minutes = Three Pipe Stands

    clever use of cuff links
  4. group4

    The Smoker: Pine Hills Review

    Thank you for the review; there are too few reviews for Feldman's blends around and I've been interested in his stuff for a while.
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    What's Your Weather Like?

    Sherman Oaks, CA 74 degrees, 4 mph wind. 0% chance of rain.
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    Opinions on Georg Jensen

    Thanks for the clarification, jarit. I misremembered it; but at at least I was close. Oh, and no association between the silversmith and the pipemaker.
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    Brebbia Pipes: What Do You Think?

    If it appeals to you, mso, then go for it -- they're good pipes.
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    Exclusive Breaking News: Cornell & Diehl to Merge with Laudisi

    Rich, I think it's being called a merger because that's how it was announced.
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    Exclusive Breaking News: Cornell & Diehl to Merge with Laudisi

    The merger of two companies into one means that in the event of the business failing, both companies will be gone.
  10. group4

    Brebbia Pipes: What Do You Think?

    I have four of their pipes. A couple years back I was a big recommender for their line; now not so much, as their prices have really gone up.
  11. group4

    Opinions on Georg Jensen

    I have one Jensen, bought as an estate. I did extensive reconditioning to it: slight topping, re-staining, oxidation removal, etc. It's one of my favorite pipes. Heard years ago that an American silver company with an identical name had a run-in with the pipemaker and the upshot was his stuff no...
  12. group4

    First Pipe suggestion ? Budget around $100 or below Thanks!

    One word -- Savinelli. Can't recommend Petersen as you either love 'em or hate 'em. Stanwell used to be my go-to second choice but now that they're made in Italy they don't have Danish pedigree anymore.
  13. group4

    Anyone Else Enjoy Spinning LP's?

    Started re-buying LPs a few years ago, and finally got a decent set-up: Pro-Ject Carbon fiber tt, a Marantz PM6004 integrated amp and some old Advent speakers I've had for a few years. Still like recently=produced cd's but listening to records is a way different (fun) experience.
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    What Are Putting in Your First Pipe Christmas 2013?

    C&D Winchester in a Dunhill billiard.
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    A Lot Of Pictures Of A Lot Of Old Pipes

    Great assortment of pipes and pictures. Thanks for the look.