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    Wilke's "HIGH HAT" Hybrid Blends

    Months ago I came across a blend, while browsing around on other pipe forums, that uses Wilke's "High Hat". Can't find the original source for accreditation, sorry. 2 parts Wilke-"High Hat" Full-English unique, old-fashioned recipe from late-1800s 1 part Wilke-"Mixture-#192" (unique...
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    RIP: Barbara Alston Of The Crystals.

    "The Crystals" was a great girl-group, back in the day. Many here are just to young to know. I'm old enough to remember these groups when the were new and very exciting to us teenagers. Teens singing to other teens, can't be beat. We all danced, loved, broke up, cried, and learned about our...
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    First Pipe in 16 years!

    Welcome, and many thanks for dedicating your life to serve this country. Frank NYC
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    The Great RussO Is in the Hospital

    Russ O.....Best regards for a quick and complete recovery. Frank NYC
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    Do You Fear the Dark Rim?

    Never gave rim discolorations and "charring" the least bit of thought. I will, however try to avoid, or minimize these build-ups with routine cleaning and polishing techniques. But, it is what it is. I don't lose any sleep over discolored, scorched, lightly charred rims, on any pipes. Keeping...
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    Do You Fear the Dark Rim?

    Never gave rim discolorations and "charring" the least bit of thought. I will, however try to avoid, or minimize these build-ups with routine cleaning and polishing techniques. But, it is what it is. I don't lose any sleep over discolored, scorched, lightly charred rims, on any pipes. Keeping...
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    What Books Are You Reading? (2018)

    I started to watch the TV series, so, I have decided to read the book: "The Alienist" by Caleb Carr. Very interesting mini-series. Frank NYC
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    The Art of Manliness

    indianafrank... Interesting site. Read thru all of it. Thanks, New Yawk Frank
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    So Live Your Life

    Very inspiring, though sad. Frank NYC
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    Anyone Here Snag This Kikusui Ginza Sandblasted Horn From SmokingPipes?

    Love those horny things. Next PAD snag will, I hope, be horny, too. Maybe my itch will be scratched at the NY Pipe Show. Frank NYC
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    Opinions

    Of all the dangerous things that a young man of 18 yrs. can do, I think smoking a pipe rates very low on the scale. If he tries pipe-smoking and doesn't like it, it's another step towards mature decision making because it was his choice. Young men his age are curious, and want to see if their...
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    Trying to Make My First Pipe

    Pre-drilled for tobacco chamber and stem, or, a blank block of briar? Plenty of You-Tube videos showing the making of pipes from "briar-block kits" and, by using hand tools. A Dremel with some burrs.... will quickly grind that briar, but, roughing out shape by sawing away all the waste, is much...
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    MM Reverse Calabash: Two Years Later

    Thanks guys for the "special strain of corn" links. Frank NYC Went to the MM links.....don't know how I missed the answer to my question. It was right there on the site. Getting old, I think.
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    MM Reverse Calabash: Two Years Later

    Asking only out of curiosity..... Are cobs that are used for pipe-making a special strain of corn? Are these cobs harder, denser, larger in diameter, than ordinary store-bought corn? If I go to the store and buy some fresh corn, can I make my own pipes? Are pipes made from dry or fresh cobs...
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    My First Briar!!!

    I really like the style, proportions, the stem treatment, and rustication patterns. Nice hunk of wood! For 30 clams, how could you go wrong? IF it's your first pipe, ever.....do it justice and learn how to enjoy smoking it. You-tube has great videos that explain the whole ritual, and tobacco...
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    WHO Is Behind Tobacco Control - Exposed - What It Means

    brightleaf I cannot even imagine the hundreds of hours and endless reading that you endured to make this masterful presentation, and I, and I'm sure many others, much appreciate all your efforts to make us aware of what goes on behind the scenes. It's frightening....truly. Big Gov't/Globalists...
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    Somewhat Sad and Aggravating Day

    tuold, et al..... Sorry for your loss of peace-of-mind. Disgusting to even read through these comments. Very disheartening and demoralizing to see all the parasites in our counter-culture society thrive on the sweat and efforts of others. The "entitlement mentality" and no personal...
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    MM Reverse Calabash: Two Years Later

    chasing....Thanks for the answer. Much obliged for the link. Enjoy your fat-shanked, cob. Good to know that it works as intended. All very interesting. Frank NYC
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    Some Learnings

    skaaphaas: Welcome to the world of pipe-smoking. The process of choosing your pipes, the shopping around for the next best blends, the whole smoking ritual, the peaceful solitude...or, sharing a good smoke with some friends....becomes the rewards. Relax, kick back, and smoke your pipe. Watch...
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    MM Reverse Calabash: Two Years Later

    I'll note Jay's comments..... How does this pipe smoke differently than a regular cob? There was an explanation behind the theory of the "reversed calabash" functionality offered, but no actual answer to his question. Besides the odd, unconventional look to this "reversed calabash" cob.... I've...