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  1. olderthandirt

    It's almost impossible to smoke a pipe and...

    talk. Of course I have trouble talking most anytime but with a pipe in my mug, not happening.
  2. olderthandirt

    The Old Man in the Briar

    I saw the old gentleman immediately as well. I'd believe that particular pipe has redoubled it's personal value to you since you've made the acquaintance of the ol' man in the briar!
  3. olderthandirt

    What are you Smoking? March 2012

    G&H BB#2 in my DrG "Westbrook" billiard
  4. olderthandirt

    Resting on what???

    Some o' the folding plastic thingamajigs and several of these scattered about the house.
  5. olderthandirt

    Music battle: Stones vs Floyd

    Pink Floyd Atom Heart Mother, Piper at the Gates gave background to backseat moves on many memorable occasions!
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    What are you Smoking? March 2012

    Blue Mt. in my Sav "Champagne" 611KS
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    What are you Smoking? March 2012

    Storm Front in my MM General nosewarmer
  8. olderthandirt

    Just Got A New Estate

    For the money spent I'm of a mind your going to be VERY happy with that pipe uber.
  9. olderthandirt

    Might retire my czech tool...

    Similar to yours, a lot older,a touch smaller. The only use I have for it is the blade. It's pretty much all I ever use to ream a bowl with anymore. I still use the garden variety czech tool for everyday utility.
  10. olderthandirt

    Space Shuttle video - You gotta see this!

    Well now bentmike, wow, just wow. Watched the whole thing just now and had a big ol' grin on my mug start to splashdown (-:
  11. olderthandirt

    What are you Smoking? March 2012

    Storm Front in a MM Diplomat
  12. olderthandirt

    What are you Smoking? March 2012

    G&H Dark Plug in an unknown prince
  13. olderthandirt

    Information Request: Caminetto J.N.C.C. 2003

    The styling just doesn't work for me is all. Last couple of times I picked up items with the express purpose to sell I ended up keeping them. Not this one.
  14. olderthandirt

    Information Request: Caminetto J.N.C.C. 2003

    Ah, thanks Keith. that's the 1st actual dollar amount I've seen yet. Does make it tempting to go for. Of course I wouldn't be able to sell it here as you now all know what I would have given for it! Interesting the number of folks have expressed an interest in it here and elsewhere. When I...
  15. olderthandirt

    Cleaning an old cob

    FWIW, I prefer to use cotton balls instead of salt. Just as effective as far as I can tell and much easier to clean the pipe afterwards. For that cob though, just start with pipe cleaners dipped in Iso or Everclear for the shank and stem. Give the chamber a light ream with a knife or some...