Agreed Im new ,ancient at 77 and havent a clue what all the hieroglyphs mean but maybe in time I’ll “twig” . How about a Key chart somewhen when we log on ? Great beard ,thanks for speaking up!
Im a flyfishing, wood working ,pipe smoking retired Wooden Objects Conservator over 50 years in clock case restorations and even restored one of George Washington’s tallcase clocks for his favorite nephew Augustine.
Ive 15-20 pipes to display and have just enjoyed taking up the pipe again...
Thanks I tried hot tap water and twisting with gum rubber pads but no luck . Its a vulcanite stem ,maybe a low set hair drier , may give that a try . Like your pipe smoking mink avatar ,great critters to watch along a shoreline.
Thanks for your welcome Fur Coat . I live in NC and travel to TN a gem of a State and been fishing near The S Holston . A guide worth is salt should take you to “The Riffles” where ultralight spin tackle with small CD (controlled diving ) 2” Rapalas are the Bomb! When fly tackle doesn’t produce...
The joys of flyfishing no matter what you are using is “The Take”!The moment your size 22 fly is slurped.On a 6’ 2 weight rod and a Ross Evolution reel there is nothing more exhilarating. It’s you being in a clear stream like the South Holston River enjoying takes all day long that brings peace...