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  1. Pondfisher

    What is the Worst Pipe Tobacco You have ever Smoked?

    Im only a few years into pipe smoking, but so far, the worst I've smoked is Borkum Riff Whiskey. I had to toss it. I do realize that many OTC brands are no bueno but maaaaaaaaaan! This one was not fit for human consumption!
  2. Pondfisher

    Pipe Versus Cigar Experience

    Same for me. Price and time was why I dived into smoking pipes and sort of abandoned cigars. Having said that, reading this thread has given me the urge to go grab a cigar on the way home....damn you forum! :)
  3. Pondfisher

    Bell's Palsy

    Had some Squadron Leader in my Falcon pipe last night. Strangely enough..im having no problems clenching on the affected right side. I was texting some co-workers today and was trying to describe what i sound like when i talk..this is the closest thing I could find!! Specifically the priest...
  4. Pondfisher

    A Time To Celebrate

    Congrats!!
  5. Pondfisher

    Bell's Palsy

    Appreciate all the well wishes! Its definitely not my favorite experience but could have been a lot worse! And what better time to have a strange face paralysis issue. My damn covid mask hides my viral induced sneer/smirk! I can still play guitar, fly fish, and smoke my pipes so I'm good...
  6. Pondfisher

    Bell's Palsy

    So had a strange thing happen to me this morning. Woke up and went to brush my teeth. Took some water into my mouth to rinse and damn if could not spit..the water just sort of fell out of my mouth. One visit to the local Urgent Care and Emergency room later and I find that I have something...
  7. Pondfisher

    How Do You Hold Your Pipe In Your Mouth?

    Yeah..this looks...unnatural..plus......where is the bushy beard and gruff demeanor?
  8. Pondfisher

    What Are You Listening To? ~ January 2021

    Podcasts - Bombcast, Country Squire Radio, Pipe and Tamper, Pipes Magazine podcast, and Orvis fly fishing podcast Music- been revisiting my soundtrack from middle school, Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera ect...
  9. Pondfisher

    North Carolina Tobacco Barns

    Nice article! Thanks!
  10. Pondfisher

    Old Lady Perfume

    Little update....I tried the coffee ground method on both pipes. Had some hazelnut coffee grounds that I packed in the bowles and let sit for 2 days. Cleaned them out and let them sit for another day. and Just smoked some latakia blend I just purchased from a local tobacco shop in the Comoy's...
  11. Pondfisher

    Old Lady Perfume

    I used Vodka/bourbon laced pipe cleaners on the bowel,mortise, and stem but perhaps I need higher grain booze...off to the liquor store I guess! Will also give the coffee grounds a go and read those articles. The smell punched right through my strongest english blends. I associate that smell...
  12. Pondfisher

    Old Lady Perfume

    I recently went on an estate pipe splurge and ending up buying 5 pipes in two months. Two of these pipes (70's Falcon and a Comoy's apple) had a sweet old lady perfume smell that doesn't do it for me. I first started by cleaning the entire pipe from stem to bowl with pipe cleaners soaked in...
  13. Pondfisher

    Is My Falcon Blocked? Help!

    I knew a Schmitz..hell of a guy. Beast of a man but wouldnt hurt a fly.
  14. Pondfisher

    How Often?

    I smoke about one bowl a day at the moment. My days are fairly regimented since I work primarily from home and help my kiddos with their remote schooling. Mainly in the afternoon. While I could smoke more in the evening, the garage is damn cold and makes the experience.....less pleasant.
  15. Pondfisher

    What are You Reading Now?

    Currently reading John Gierach's new book Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers. Always find myself reading him in the Winter. Helps scratch that fishing itch when the cold winds blow.
  16. Pondfisher

    Estate Kaywoodie Queries

    Thanks for the help folks! I ended up sanding it out and cleaned it out using tons of rum soaked pipe cleaners. First bowl was a B&M full english blend. The draw is so open I can barely tell there's a stinger. No where near as tight a draw as my other Kaywoodie.
  17. Pondfisher

    Cannot Identify My New Kaywoodie Purchase....

    Sorry for the late reply! USPS was extremely slow in shipping it to me. I should have received the pipe on Dec 4th but got it today. The pipe has "Kaywoodie Standard" stamped on it. I cannot find any other markings. The pipe appears unused.? The pipe is so clean that using pipe cleaners...
  18. Pondfisher

    Estate Kaywoodie Queries

    Weird thing is that this thing was either refurbished, stored since the 70's -80's, or was just manufactured. The stinger looks fresh out of the plant..the internal threads are pristine..and there is zero smell coming from this pipe. I plan on using a dowel rod and 120-180 grit sand paper to...
  19. Pondfisher

    Estate Kaywoodie Queries

    Yeah.. That's why I'm concerned.. Not used to seeing that much gloss. Thinking it might need sanding or something like that. Wonder if any forum members have any other ideas. Perhaps this was some sort of display model? That would be unfortunate since I was looking forward to smoking it haha!
  20. Pondfisher

    Estate Kaywoodie Queries

    Hello! I recently purchased a Kaywoodie pipe from eBay and I need some help. I noticed that the inside of the bowl looks extremely shiny. So shiny that I have some concerns about inadvertently smoking laquuer. Not my idea of a good time! Does the inside look Abby Normal? In addition, the...
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