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  1. orlandofurioso

    Interesting Completed Ebay Auctions - British Pipes

    Is was a spectacular show for sure and I watched it with great pleasure and wonder.
  2. orlandofurioso

    David Cuneo A.K.A. Dmcmtk Has Passed Away.

    Welcome back Tom :) You're sorely missed.
  3. orlandofurioso

    Picking on Brits a Bit

    Actually she is not my type; I prefer darkhaired, chubby girls with immaculate fair skin.
  4. orlandofurioso

    Picking on Brits a Bit

    Next thread in line will be "Picking on the Dutch" ?
  5. orlandofurioso

    Picking on Brits a Bit

    That is probably why left-handed (sword)fighters , like myself, are so much dreaded. Makes sense, not ?
  6. orlandofurioso

    Picking on Brits a Bit

    It is possible that the custom of driving on the left dates back to pre-history and may later have been used as an early road safety measure. At a time when the main danger on the roads was mugging, careful travellers would pass on-coming strangers on the left with their sword arm towards the...
  7. orlandofurioso

    Picking on Brits a Bit

    Also true, that is actually a fine example of archetypical British humour.
  8. orlandofurioso

    Picking on Brits a Bit

    That is an odd mediaeval custom, like enjoying lukewarm beer :(
  9. orlandofurioso

    My Churchwarden Journey

    True True. So I suppose you best not clean them with alcohol. I own a Frido . They're well made pipes and sweet smokers. Real eyecatcher too.
  10. orlandofurioso

    1920 Amber-stemmed Dunhill Without a White Spot

    Will alcohol affect amber ?
  11. orlandofurioso

    1920 Amber-stemmed Dunhill Without a White Spot

    That is a good one Jesse, will bear it in mind ! Perhaps tape off stem and shank with electricity tape before doing drip, drip, drip ?
  12. orlandofurioso

    Three English Estates Restored: Before and After

    Great job on the retoration, very sweet pipes. I own a BBB with a similar logo; it oozes pre-war quality and charm. They are quite rare; the grain on yours is stunning.
  13. orlandofurioso

    Guilty Pleasure

    Just tell him they are probably "too old" to be smoked .
  14. orlandofurioso

    Guilty Pleasure

    Congrats, quite a catch. Hats off to the lady. All of them being my favourites :)
  15. orlandofurioso

    David Cuneo A.K.A. Dmcmtk Has Passed Away.

    Thank you Jim for the wonderful tribute. He'll be sorely missed by many of us. Farewell David R.I.P.
  16. orlandofurioso

    Castello Reg. No.

    Could be; I've seen examples with Pezzo Unico in oval but no Castello stamp in script.
  17. orlandofurioso

    Castello Reg. No.

    Thank you, much appreciated. Most helpful and new to me . The seller meanwhile responded; this is an "80s special edition Castello made in vintage style".
  18. orlandofurioso

    A Thought On Jazz.

    Miles, Coltrane, Monk, Bill Evans etc. etc. Is Chet Baker by rights jazz ?
  19. orlandofurioso

    Made By Les Wood

    Thank you my friend; this takes a little courage :)