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An Article in Favor of Pipes and Cigars
I agree that some alone time for introspection and relaxation is advisable and pleasant, but I disagree with excluding the pipe from that opportunity. To me, the pipe is not a hobby. It is simply something I do and it doesn't distract from that personal time. I can smoke my pipe every day...- lraisch
- Post #21
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Favorite Historical Fiction?
The Compleat Enchanter and Lest Darkness Fall are wonderful, fun books. More fantasy than historical fiction though.- lraisch
- Post #32
- Forum: General Discussion
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Pocket Cameras
Great pictures. I carried an Olympus XA for many years when I traveled for business. Whenever I got a chance to slip away, I would turn a work trip into a photo expedition.- lraisch
- Post #12
- Forum: General Discussion
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Pocket Cameras
Hang on, your F3 lives in a pocket? That must be a big pocket!- lraisch
- Post #11
- Forum: General Discussion
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How Out of Round?
I would pass on this, especially with the lack of communication. I once bought a pipe with slight but noticeable out of round condition and sent it to Walker pipe repair for what was called a "re-rounding". Not sure how that was accomplished as the pipe came back looking perfect with no sign...- lraisch
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Time to Taste the Benefits of Cellaring?
I have experienced this often enough that I am convinced there is a genuine change after opening a tin. The longer a tin has aged, the more noticeable the effect. It seems that two or three days after opening, the flavor improves markedly. I describe this as the tobacco "breathing" just as a...- lraisch
- Post #17
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Cutty Madness. Championship Match.
#1, though I was hoping for a different finalist. -
Cutty Madness. Semifinals Match 2.
This one is tough as I really like both. The rugged texture of the blast works for me so I'll say #1 again. -
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Cutty Madness Quarterfinals. Match 1.
I vote for number 1. This may be my choice for the best of all of them. While the non-removable stem may be less practical, it is an attractive touch and the paneled shape with a foot and the wonderful blast are intriguing. -
Show Off Your Naval Treen.
I recall Dunhill selling a Trafalgar set which included a tamper made from teakwood from HMS Victory. I'd love to be able to own one of those.- lraisch
- Post #8
- Forum: Tobacciana History
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Pipe Lover from China says Hello to You!
Welcome from Washington state.- lraisch
- Post #25
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Cutty Madness. Match 8.
#1, but neither really appeals. I don't care for the urn shape of #2 and the bowl of #1 looks out of proportion to the pencil shank. -
Cutty Madness. Match 7.
Number 1. A little short, but nice stem work. -
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Birth Year Pipe
I checked with Marty Pulver who had a 1949 Dunhill shell listed as pending and asked him to contact me if the deal fell thru. He happened to have another he hadn't posted yet, so that's how I got mine. -
Birth Year Pipe
1968 uneventful? Wars,riots, assassinations, elections? Yeah, nothing much.