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  1. L

    Oakland CA

    Schmidt's is a pipe friendly establishment :)
  2. L

    Oakland CA

    Hey Brandon, have you been to Schmidt's pub in Albany? I wonder if @Cicerolepipero or @Johnny_Pipecleaner or @danimalia are still piping in the area
  3. L

    Oakland CA

    I'm aware of the club that meets at Telford's, but that's pretty far. Would there be sufficient interest to justify an Oakland club?
  4. L

    Tobacco: Last Affordable Luxury.

    I think I worked out that it's about a penny per minute. Compare to ~$1/min avg for Ubers, drinks, etc.
  5. L

    Half a Bowl Left when Out and About...

    I cover the bowl and the airhole with hands for a few seconds to subdue, disturb the ash with my finger and gently dump just the ash. If I have a windcap handy I install it and pocket.
  6. L

    Travel Pipes

    Last few trips I've taken a 50s briar w/ block meer insert. It's bulky not beautiful, but also durable, repeatable, ghost-resistant.