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Why I Buy Pipes, Repeatedly
That's some good introspection. I think those reasons ^ are the reasons we do many things in life, not just buy pipes. I think those reasons are why I like to eat at various ethnic restaurants, play different music, watch movies...... and certainly buy pipes. I don't really need another pipe... -
What Tastes Better in a Briar?
It's going to be different for everyone but I find that cobs have some sort of "cool and sweet" taste to them. Strangely enough...... a bit like eating corn ?. That seems to tame many harsh or strong tobaccos for me. But when all is said and done, briar brings out the real flavor of the...- DAR
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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?Burnt My Tongue with Zippo
I would guess that the lighter fluid is not a good match for your taste buds. I think some people are sensitive to lighter fluid fumes and some are not. I would recommend getting a butane insert for your Zippo. That way you can enjoy the Zippo and not be bothered by the lighter fluid fumes.- DAR
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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One Bad Thing
I would dive off the Golden Gate bridge, swim to San Franciscos Embarcadero, walk to Sherlocks Haven tobacco shop on Montgomery and have a pipeful with Marty Pulver and friends. Order lunch in Chinatown..... in Chinese and swim back home. Sounds easy except that Sherlocks Haven shut down...- DAR
- Post #18
- Forum: General Discussion
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Out Of Context Thread
Metaphorically speaking, been there, done that..... They say that living well is the best revenge.- DAR
- Post #23
- Forum: General Discussion
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Out Of Context Thread
?You're probably right....... What I told was the response I had to their request for being "excused". The rest of the story has to do with someone skipping bail and me not being too happy with their attitude about my loss of money. And we'll leave it at that.......?- DAR
- Post #19
- Forum: General Discussion
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Out Of Context Thread
Years ago I was in a meeting with 3 attorneys that didn't like me very much and had just about enough of me and they asked me if I would please excuse them. I said , "sure, no problem" and picked up the newspaper, sat down and started reading the comics. After a few chuckles on their part, one...- DAR
- Post #16
- Forum: General Discussion
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A Sad Post
You are not alone. Even though it seems like you are. I've been there. 20 years ago after 20 years of marriage. It was a huge blow to my ego, my manhood, my sense of authority, my upbringing. Of course I thought that men were not supposed to feel that way and that only women were...- DAR
- Post #27
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What's the Minimal Number of Pipes for Good Smoking
I've been telling myself to get down to 4 pipes for about 30 years now. I'll never make it....... I think I finally realized that I don't have pipes in order to have "enough". I have them because they are beautiful pieces of smokable wood and meerschaum and I happen to like smoking pipe... -
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What is the Stupidest Thing You Have Done with Firecrackers?
I was an Artilleryman during quite a few 4th of Julys. The U.S. Army Artillery has (or had back in the 70's) access ro some incredible stuff. We had a good time with the most explosive and awesome fireworks not available to civilians.- DAR
- Post #42
- Forum: General Discussion
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What is the Stupidest Thing You Have Done with Firecrackers?
All I can say is that it sounded like a good idea at the time and that I can't talk about it...... Not sure about statue of limitations..... :oops:- DAR
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussion
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Nominate An Under-Appreciated Pipe Brand
Oh, there are so many....... Kirsten comes to mind first. Most of the Savinelli seconds are pretty incredible considering they are seconds. Alpha, Grabow, Kaywood and one of my favorite brands, Pipa Croci. -
No Hassel Fireworks Viewed From Afar
With all due respect to fireworks fanatics.......... I don't get fireworks at all. It's a shoulder shrug at best for me. The best part of fireworks is being with the kids and people that really find them fascinating. It's like going fishing with someone. It makes me happy to see someone...- DAR
- Post #13
- Forum: General Discussion
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Any Advice is Appreciated on How to Care and Clean My New Ser Jacopo Dalla Gemma
Trick question, right??- DAR
- Post #23
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Bill Cosby’s Sexual Conviction Overturned
So hiring the team of lawyers like Johnny Cochran, Allan Dershowitz and F.Lee Bailey didn't make a difference? I think it made the difference between guilty and not guilty. The DA and the prosecution team were naive and inexperienced idiots had no idea what they were getting into. OJ's...- DAR
- Post #89
- Forum: General Discussion
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Bill Cosby’s Sexual Conviction Overturned
I would have preferred that Cosby stay in prison and that lawyer get fired. Cosby and the lawyer have been proven guilty. What's the problem?- DAR
- Post #84
- Forum: General Discussion
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Bill Cosby’s Sexual Conviction Overturned
It's pretty funny how we arrest for suspicion of a crime, spend months and months trying to prove either way and then let the person go for a reason that has absolutely nothing to do with the crime itself. The crime has still been committed. The victims are still victims. The criminal gets...- DAR
- Post #46
- Forum: General Discussion
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Bill Cosby’s Sexual Conviction Overturned
My point was not the DA getting paid under the table. Yes, everyone deserves a DA that is better than that but this was not about following the law as much as it was about being able to pay for justice instead of just 'someone to represent you in court'. OJ was a prime example. There are many...- DAR
- Post #43
- Forum: General Discussion
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Bill Cosby’s Sexual Conviction Overturned
He got off on what is a "technicality". That does not mean he didn't do what the victims claimed. That means he had good, scumbag attorneys that took most of his money in order to find a loop hole. Just like OJ or any other super rich a-hole. Money can't buy you happiness but it can buy you...- DAR
- Post #16
- Forum: General Discussion