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Ruminations on Error of Smoking Quality Theory
I must say that for over 30 years I’ve subscribed to cleaning pipes after each and every smoke, just like I would do after birding with a revered shotgun. This includes reaming the pipes to prevent caking. I’ve read that this is not advisable, but with a fine fleet of briars, I have found that...- Raisedbands
- Post #84
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe Sighting at the Movies
It may have been posted earlier, but this time of year makes me want to point out Jimmy Stewart and the Christmas great, “It’s a Wonderful Life. The scene midway or toward the end in the Bailey Building and Loan office, before he goes home for Christmas Eve, he is smoking a pipe carrying a...- Raisedbands
- Post #96
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Which Luxury Lighter?
I appreciate your sentiments, man; enjoyment of the tobacco is the main thing. But being that our pipes are a hobby and pastime I (personally) believe our lives are further enriched by artful and creatively engineered accessories. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” (Shelley) A lighter’s...- Raisedbands
- Post #108
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Your Morning Martini and Smoke
Bloody Marys, Sangrias and even a nice, cold, citrusy IPA are solid accompaniments to wash down rich morning eggs and brunch-type fare; a little, occasional “heaven on earth” for me (though too rarely). The pipe doesn’t get smoked with those drinks at that time, though. It’s been Upmann 100...- Raisedbands
- Post #38
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Smoking in the Wild...
Not too exotic but my favorite is in the detached garage…doors closed, screen casements open to the outside crickets; a place to do as one pleases, wrench, clean, read or to do nuthin’ but smoke.- Raisedbands
- Post #25
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Which Luxury Lighter?
Yes! Thanks for asking. (I’ll give you the story). I love that thing. It was one of those rare finds on eBay where I don’t think someone knew what they had during a week when not too many guys were looking. As a collector of antique books (many Morocco-gilt) I saw that humidor and bought it...- Raisedbands
- Post #88
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Which Luxury Lighter?
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- Post #87
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Which Luxury Lighter?
Hey Man, not sure about how your message came through. Are you asking about the leather-bound Dunhill humidor/pipe stand? Sorry in advance if you weren’t addressing me. Dave- Raisedbands
- Post #76
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe Sighting at the Movies
Dead Poets Society 1989 (starring Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke etc.): In the “Cave Scene” they smoke their fathers’ pipes. (One kid even states (something like) “my dad collects pipes” and another says facetiously, “oh, that SO INTERESTING”.😂.)- Raisedbands
- Post #45
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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If You Could Have Only One...
OK. I’ll play… Larry Roush bent Dublin with HU ZULU.- Raisedbands
- Post #121
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Which Luxury Lighter?
Always the way how things move and change, often to a disadvantage. I’m sure you’ve thought of this but if it were me, I wouldn’t miss the tobacco sale…there has to be a place that sells that OB Arabesque and ships for free, no?- Raisedbands
- Post #67
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Which Luxury Lighter?
Thank you very much, my brother. Cheers!- Raisedbands
- Post #65
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Famous Dunhill Smokers
Don’t forget Einstein.- Raisedbands
- Post #30
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Which Luxury Lighter?
It’s funny how some of us think similarly. The Dunhill Unique that I purchased on eBay many years ago, has treated me well “a thing of beauty is a joy forever”. The soft flame it exudes is almost as good as using a match. (Butane, of course is key). I have always gotten a kick out of when others...- Raisedbands
- Post #61
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Why do We Smoke Pipes?
Pipes give me the opportunity to have my favorite appointment of each week. This Friday evening’s appointment is held on my front porch with Scout, Mr. Larry Roush and some HU Zulu.- Raisedbands
- Post #118
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion