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  1. mikethompson

    Peterson upside down logo.

    Again, Tim comes through with the real answers.
  2. mikethompson

    Tired of Crooks

    Did he take all the cash out of your wallet though?
  3. mikethompson

    Chronicling An AliExpress Pipe For Science 2.0: The Re-Chronicling

    It's getting closer. We barely had any snow this winter 👎
  4. mikethompson

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    You're welcome!
  5. mikethompson

    Chronicling An AliExpress Pipe For Science 2.0: The Re-Chronicling

    Original listing showed 'Sandalwood' and 'Ebonywood' so my guess is neither.
  6. mikethompson

    Chronicling An AliExpress Pipe For Science 2.0: The Re-Chronicling

    This pipe has been through everything! Blasted by heat! Frozen solid! Pounded by a hammer! Boiling water! But how will it fare being driven over? The before: Being placed under the tire: After being driven over (both axles): Looks like the stem broke, but otherwise the pipe is in one...
  7. mikethompson

    What are You Reading Now?

    I haven't read a play in a very long time - and this is quite good. Very good dialog and a quick pace. I recommend it for an easy read.
  8. mikethompson

    Show Off Your Petersons Here!

    Very nice new additions everyone!
  9. mikethompson

    Estate find - G Fish

    At first glance, that looks like a very uniquely carved Meerschaum pipe. Very cool find!
  10. mikethompson

    Any Ideas what This Is?

    I'm curious as to how this would work. Wouldn't most older car batteries be side post?
  11. mikethompson

    My Lent Regret

    The fact that you find it hard to go without it is kind of the point, as long as you are doing some generous act as well. I gave up alcohol - which is hard! Its almost Easter though!
  12. mikethompson

    Chronicling An AliExpress Pipe For Science 2.0: The Re-Chronicling

    I have one test in mind, and if it passes there is nothing that can destroy this pipe short of an artillery barrage.
  13. mikethompson

    Good gift from Dad

    Nice pipe - do you intend to smoke it or leave it as is?
  14. mikethompson

    Chronicling An AliExpress Pipe For Science 2.0: The Re-Chronicling

    Need to exfoliate your pipe? Just boil it for 10 minutes
  15. mikethompson

    Couldn't Help Myself After Seeing This Meer

    I have a feeling this pipe will be worth the wait. Keep us posted!
  16. mikethompson

    Chronicling An AliExpress Pipe For Science 2.0: The Re-Chronicling

    I will steal this term for its upcoming For Sale post
  17. mikethompson

    Tragedy Strikes!

    It's honestly more beautiful in real life than it was in the dream, or than pictures can show.
  18. mikethompson

    Polishing Rusticated / Blast Finishes: Have We Reached a Consensus?

    Hmm another use for a heat gun @Ahi Ka ! I'm going to give this Renaissance a try with our next Amazon order.
  19. mikethompson

    Chronicling An AliExpress Pipe For Science 2.0: The Re-Chronicling

    The after: Other than what I would call the "pores opening up" the pipe is unchanged. I'm starting to think that the assumed practices of pipe maintenance might be a little misplaced. Remember when cleaning the bowl and stem with running water started a firestorm here? This cheap pipe is...