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What Does “System” Pipe Mean?
https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/the-complete-guide-the-peterson-system-pipe-startling-revelations-about-charles-petersons-greatest-invention- TheIronMonkey
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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***What Are You Smoking, April 2024?***
Going to have Ecuadorian Mapacho (Nicotiana Rustica) in a Peruvian ceremonial pipe typically used for smoking Mapacho or Ayahuasca, made from Chonta (Bactris Gasipaes—also known as Peach Palm, a hard Amazonian wood often used to make weapons), decorated with cross sections of Ayahuasca vines.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #1,692
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, April 2024?***
Our friend, John, is visiting to watch UFC 300 with us this weekend. Going to have Condor Original Ready Rubbed in a Missouri Meerschaum/Cornell & Diehl Collaboration Charles Towne Cobbler Corn Cob while we’re watching the new version of Road House.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #1,626
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Interesting Completed Ebay Auctions - British Pipes
I thought about bidding on that Barling, but I couldn’t help but wonder if the mouthpiece was missing. I have seen cased Barlings with albatross bone extensions, but they all had an additional mouthpiece/stem. I’m just not well versed enough to pull the trigger on something like this without...- TheIronMonkey
- Post #3,847
- Forum: British Pipes
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***What Are You Smoking, April 2024?***
Happy Birthday!- TheIronMonkey
- Post #1,293
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Cigar are You Smoking? 2024
A beautiful day. Having a La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli No. 56 Maduro Churchill, 7.0" x 56 on the porch.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #491
- Forum: Cigar Discussion
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Seeking Info on French Pipe Company
Yes, that’s the only thing I found. Many champagne buckets and things for the vinophile.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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***What Are You Smoking, April 2024?***
Going to have Captain Black Original (2018 or 2019—I didn’t make note of the two batches I had when I jarred them—it was part of the CIGARfest bundle both of those years) in a Missouri Meerschaum/Old Dominion Laughing King Cob, while I work on some Weird Tales illustrations.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #1,162
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Dr. Alan Harrelson Visits Chesterton’s in Steubenville, Ohio
Darn it! I had no idea. Where can I get some?- TheIronMonkey
- Post #60
- Forum: Pipe Events
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Is it OK to Never Remove the Stem ?
This might be of interest, from a company that makes acrylic products: Avoiding Damage to Acrylic: Why Alcohol is a No-Go - https://www.sundayknight.com/avoiding-damage-to-acrylic/- TheIronMonkey
- Post #29
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Is it OK to Never Remove the Stem ?
Cleaning a pipe after each use is a great practice. However, alcohol is known to to create micro-fissures in acrylic stems (which most modern Savinelli pipes have).- TheIronMonkey
- Post #27
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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***What Are You Smoking, April 2024?***
It’s very cloudy where we are. We caught a few glimpses here and there for a few seconds about three times. Very disappointing.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #1,138
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Italian-Made Cased Meer Mystery
There was a 19th Century importer of glass and pearls in Venice named Augusto Vaccari, but I don’t think there was any link to Genova/Genoa.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #4
- Forum: Italian Pipes
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Italian-Made Cased Meer Mystery
Looks like “DI ART.” following the name.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #2
- Forum: Italian Pipes
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***What Are You Smoking, April 2024?***
That sounds backbreaking! I remember when we leveled our yard and wheeled the excess dirt to fill a slope in the neighbour’s yard; then wheeling 5.5 cubic yards of pea gravel around the property. I’m glad that’s done (along with mowing lawn) and don’t envy your hauling all that dirt.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #1,102
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, April 2024?***
Having Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader in a James Upshall Empire Series Old England FH (Freehand—Rhodesian?) Magnum with Cumberland stem while I work on some Weird Tales illustrations for the next issue.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #1,064
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Interesting Completed Ebay Auctions - British Pipes
I was looking at that one, but it had too much missing material at that juncture.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #3,788
- Forum: British Pipes
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What Cigar are You Smoking? 2024
Still nice out. Having a Bahia Maduro Corona Gigante/Churchill (7" x 54) on the porch.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #475
- Forum: Cigar Discussion
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Aging and Cellaring Tobacco
Aging can soften some rough edges on some ”not ready for prime time” tobacco, but it’s worth keeping in mind that most blends are created with the flavour profile at the time of release as the one to be consumed and experienced.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Cigar are You Smoking? 2024
It’s sunny today and relatively warm. Having a La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli No. 56 Maduro Churchill, 7.0" x 56 on the porch.- TheIronMonkey
- Post #469
- Forum: Cigar Discussion