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  1. trailspike48

    I keep burning my tongue and the roof of my mouth

    The advise given by our experienced pipers has helped my work through this issue. Dry the tobacco first so steam won't be a problem, 8 to 12 seconds in the microwave when you are in a hurry will help. Slow down, and from Kashmir try clenching, it helps in maintaing a rythem and slow pace. Good...
  2. trailspike48

    Adding Insult to Injury

    Definitely one of those crimes that require the fleas of a 1,000 camels to properly punish the quilty person. I'm glad you got most of the contents back.
  3. trailspike48

    Happy Canada Day!

    When I lived in Michigan, I'd go to a favorite restaurant in Sarnia on July 1st for my birthday celebration with friends. I enjoyed all the locals celebrating my birthday with me. Happy Canada Day!!
  4. trailspike48

    ***What Are You Smoking *** (June 2014)

    NiteCap in a Kaywoodie prince.
  5. trailspike48

    Neglected Pipes Ready for Smoking

    I have a few pipes I rarely smoke, here's a couple. First is a GBD Virgin, a nice "little" pipe just a tad over 4 inches long, it just looks fiminine to me. Second is a GBD Bronze Velvet prince that had no stem when I bought it, I restored it and added a churchwarden stem, the reason it gets...
  6. trailspike48

    ***What Are You Smoking *** (June 2014)

    I'm finishing the evening with a bowl of P. Stokebye Cube Cut, in a Kaywoodie Prince.
  7. trailspike48

    ***What Are You Smoking*** (April 2014)

    Peter Stokkebye LTF, in a large Ser Jacopo.
  8. trailspike48

    Surgery Update

    Good news Puffy, thanks for the post.
  9. trailspike48

    Steve Moresitte

    Nice pipe Bradley. And it looks big enough for you.
  10. trailspike48

    Icons of manliness...

    I didn't notice James Coburn, Charles Bronson, Randolph Scott or Joel McCrea on this list yet.
  11. trailspike48

    What's This Purple?

    Silly me, I thought the orinai post had something to do with cleaning a meerschaum with alcohol. :lol:
  12. trailspike48

    Ultimate Dinner & Smoke Invitation

    Someone that shares my political viewpoint, Will Rogers. Edit: After posting, my avatar reminded me, One more conversation with my dog Mick would be my first choice.
  13. trailspike48

    Einstein's Desk the Day After His Death

    Thanks for posting the historical photos.
  14. trailspike48

    Have Had My Hands Full..... (Pic Heavy!)

    Tis good to hear from you TopD. Nice shop.
  15. trailspike48

    Using The Stove To Dry Tobacco

    I normally use a paper towel and place in the microwave for 8 or more seconds, however with the wood stove going, I put the desired amount in a tin and place the tin on the wood stove for a short while. If you start to smell tobacco, you've left it on to long. :D
  16. trailspike48

    Briar and Meerschaum Combo

    I have two meer lined Kaywoodies. One is sweet, the other was filled with years of tar in the shank and I'm still cleaning this one. I am hoping the dirty one will smoke as well as the first after it is clean. So far I've used over 40 Q-tips with 91% iso alcohol and it is still very dirty. I...
  17. trailspike48

    Dr. Plumb 233 Estate Before & After

    Nice job, little sister will be proud.
  18. trailspike48

    No More Ivory On Pipes...And No Resell Of Estates With Ivory

    Government controls etc. are to touchy a subject for myself, therefore before I end up on the banned list, I will stay out of this discussion. I am sorry for those, like Zack, that are caught in the crossfire.