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  1. mikethompson

    Americans: Do You Not Have 'Normal' Coins Anymore?

    Quarters - changed out word to distinguish it from living quarters. We've been enjoying Orlando for the past week, and are having a great time at the usual parks. The kids were given some spending money before we left, and have been paying cash for their purchases. In all their change, I don't...
  2. mikethompson

    Two Months!

    Don't remind me
  3. mikethompson

    Thank You!

    We are generally very helpful for the first question. The second question you're on your own. 😉
  4. mikethompson

    Your Disappointing Pipe: Ugly, Runs Hot, etc.

    Let's see your most disappointing pipe that you've bought, just a complete letdown, but for whatever reason, you can't seem to toss it or move on from it.
  5. mikethompson

    Help Me Spend $192USD - Yes, You Read That Correctly

    Well, I guess since it's already shipped there's no danger of it being snapped up. For years I've been humming and hawwing over a horn stemmed pipe. This is one of my favorite shapes, has a nice light stain, and the coloring on the stem looks perfect to my eye. I will post some 'real-life'...
  6. mikethompson

    Opinions on These Tobaccos as Starter Kit Gift?

    Looks like a nice starter gift set. That's a smart idea just getting an ounce of that and that, just to try out.
  7. mikethompson

    Do Missouri Meerschaum Hardwoods Last Longer Than Cobs?

    @Skippy B. Coyote, in terms of how durable cobs are, this thread might be of interest to you: https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/long-term-cob-torture-test-6-months-under-the-elements.84831/ @OzPiper, I still have my Chinese cob currently in the 'lab', I guess I should check on that one!
  8. mikethompson

    Help Me Spend $192USD - Yes, You Read That Correctly

    Yes. But I'm heading to Florida on vacation, and this way saves me $$$ on shipping, and $$$$ on customs.
  9. mikethompson

    Garage Sale Rossi

    Nice pipe! But I think you need to wash that mug! ;)
  10. mikethompson

    Help Me Spend $192USD - Yes, You Read That Correctly

    It has landed! Really looking forward to getting into this new batch
  11. mikethompson

    Do You 'Trust' This Style of Rack?

    I see a Color Duke!
  12. mikethompson

    Do You 'Trust' This Style of Rack?

    Looking at different racks, and came across this one. Looks like an interesting way to show your pipes, but at the same time, they look at little precarious hanging there. Thoughts?
  13. mikethompson

    The Gourd Calabash, again

    Whatever works for you, and gives you pleasure from your pipe
  14. mikethompson

    Greetings from Guangdong, China.

    Welcome! I love seeing new international members.
  15. mikethompson

    The Amazing Palmer Luckey

    "he maintains, which he only ditched because of the “marketing nightmare” of persuading people to eat remanufactured sewage." Yes I would imagine that would be difficult, but people still drink Tim Hortons coffee, so it could be done.
  16. mikethompson

    The Gourd Calabash, again

    Never seen a calabash with a bamboo stem before!
  17. mikethompson

    PipesAndCigars.Com: Are They Trustworthy?

    My thoughts exactly. I prefer to support SP myself, because they are good forum sponsors.
  18. mikethompson

    New to this Forum

    Welcome to the forum!
  19. mikethompson

    Help Me Spend $192USD - Yes, You Read That Correctly

    If that is what you think, then truly you have already won the greatest prize - wisdom.