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  1. Infantry23

    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses.

    It's a great tragedy and the iconic bridge here in MD is no more. Hopefully it gets rebuilt quickly and in a safe manner. A couple things stand out to me..... 1) having traveled across that bridge recently I am keenly aware of how high it was (something that is hard to discern in the...
  2. Infantry23

    Meerschaum Pipe Tenons

    Can I use those replaceable inserts on an older no-name meer that has a screw-in tenon? I.e. one that screws into shank and stem? I'd like to make it a push / pull. Are those replacement inserts all a standard size to fit the tenon and stem?
  3. Infantry23

    Peterson Sherlock Holmes Tobacco Available?

    I bought a tin just about 5 months ago at a local B&M (Boswell's, to be exact). Maybe something changed since then?
  4. Infantry23

    What is Your Favorite Blend in the Morning?

    Lately my morning go-to's have been Carter Hall and EMP.
  5. Infantry23

    Not Quite Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory 😐

    Were the oompa loompas real?
  6. Infantry23

    Pipe Tobaccos you Might Find at a Cigar Store?

    Most of the B&M cigar stores I've been to carry CAO pipe tobacco and possibly Molto Dulce and maybe a few other random samplings. Sometimes there are some "in-house" blends offered, as well. As far as what you should try? That depends on you, but in my experiences the pipe tobacco is...
  7. Infantry23

    Help This Pipe

    Ouch :(
  8. Infantry23

    Hello from Maryland!

    Welcome from Smithsburg, MD!
  9. Infantry23

    A Quiet Turning?

    I am DEFINITELY seeing more pipe smoking amongst 25-40 yr olds in the circles I run in. Some of that is because I have shared pipes and knowledge with friends who join the pipe smoking community and some of that is a group of people that are more "traditional." There is a strong gravitation...
  10. Infantry23

    Tragedy Strikes!

    That was terrifying lol. Enjoy your pipe!
  11. Infantry23

    The Oldest Tamper in the World.

    I was also going to say it looked like a nail.
  12. Infantry23

    Ash Wednesday

    Unfortunate. But pick up your cross and follow Him. 🫡
  13. Infantry23

    To All PipesMagazine 2023 Secret Santa Participants: Thank You Again

    Som Besths, Mike! Only 9 more months til we do it again!
  14. Infantry23

    Buckled & Grabbed a Briar 💁‍♂️☕️

    That is such a beautiful pipe! Happy upcoming birthday! I love that spigot too. It's basically the exact Pete that I've been looking for. Enjoy!
  15. Infantry23

    My Backyard Pipe Shed - “The Smokehouse”

    Welcome from MD. That smoke shack is amazing!