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    Pipe Collection Succession Planning

    This one's easy for me. My oldest son took up the pipe about a year ago, and it seems like it might stick. Hence, he'll get the pipes & tobacco. As things stand, I suspect my tobacco will be worth way more than my pipes. Hmm, maybe I need to buy more pipes . . .
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    Introducing Friends to Pipe Smoking

    I keep a handful of cheap new cobs around just in case. I don't make the offer unless someone expresses some genuine curiosity about my pipe smoking. I've only done so twice, and both efforts seem to have been successful. The first was with my oldest kid, who just attended the Chicago pipe...
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    The Room Note

    Arf Arf Arf
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    Anyone Have Any Idea About This Meerschaum Lined Pipe

    My first pipe was a meer lined briar billiard. No brand, just "Italy." I bought it 34 years ago, and it smoked great. I broke it while putting the stem back in a couple of months ago. Almost cried.
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    Who Is Your Favorite Pipe Tobacco Blender?

    I've got to go with Ernie Q. I've tried 8 of his blends so far, and love every one of them.
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    Mason Jars With a Latch

    I've got a handful of Fidos that have almost 9 years on them, and they're performing just fine.
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    Would you keep an ugly pipe that smokes really well?

    If it smokes really well, it's beautiful in my mind's eye.
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    What is Your Lighter of Choice?

    Linse disposable pipe lighters. Used to sell them at my B&M, now have to get them online.