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Pipe References in Literature
May I self promote? It is not about pipe smoking but the protagonist is a pipe smoker. Even the imprint logo features a smoking platypus. The book is humorous. Well, that is to say, it is supposed to be humorous...- rodo
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Cellaring Flake Tobacco
Hold on you two! I've now got some jars stuffed, some as in the photo. We'll see how it plays out a year from now. Thanks for the advice and suggestions.- rodo
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Cellaring Flake Tobacco
Okay, decided it is time to open the Stonehaven I've had in the cellar for nearly two years...in the foil. Bought my wee jars, washed them clean, and now...how does one put flake in the jars? So I did it like the picture. Any reason this won't work?- rodo
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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RIP Jerry Lewis
Lewis was the commencement speak at my graduation in Louisville (1998). He was no spring chicken then and no one knew what to expect. He started off very seriously, continued on for about ten minutes, and then unexpectedly burst into one of his imitable nasal voices as only he could do. Broke...- rodo
- Post #3
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What Kinds of Pipes are These?
My opinion is that the pressed stuff is rubbish, not good for pipes, the lesser quality. There is plenty of meerschaum in Turkey to make pipes from the real stuff. One can tell the fake pressed stuff by weight: a real meerschaum is much lighter and, consequently, tends to smoke cooler. I'm...- rodo
- Post #13
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Tobacco and the Soul
Well, there is this website: http://christianpipesmokers.net/- rodo
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Tobacco and the Soul
Hard to believe this is now twenty years old. Perhaps, like some cellared tobacco, it has aged well. Enjoy. https://www.firstthings.com/article/1997/04/tobacco-and-the-soul- rodo
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How do you manage smoking at Work/Duty place
I'm a professor. Smoking a pipe is mandatory.- rodo
- Post #35
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Rattray's Limited Edition 'The Druids' Range PAD
Beautiful pipe. I always find stems that contrast with the shank/bowl dramatic. And the triskel on the stem just cinches the whole theme.- rodo
- Post #11
- Forum: British Pipes
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Ashton Pipe Factory? Workshop?
I'd thought about Invicta. Does the gentleman who makes those pipes welcome visitors? Not heard much about folks going to see him. Actually, I've not read much about Invicta. Anyone out there have thoughts about their pipes?- rodo
- Post #4
- Forum: British Pipes
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Ashton Pipe Factory? Workshop?
I've managed to wrangle a week across the pond this summer and was hoping to visit some pipemakers. Blakemar is a snap to get to, no worries there. But I cannot find anything about Ashton pipes. I've read up and know that Mr. Taylor passed away in 2009 but also learned that Mr. Craig is the...- rodo
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- Forum: British Pipes
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Invicta or Blakemar Visit?
Has anyone visited either the Invicta makers in Stanbridge of the Blakemar makers in Litchborough? They are a bit out of the way if one is in London, but not impossible. Just wondering if anyone went, if they recommend the trip and the visit.- rodo
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- Forum: British Pipes
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Kingsbridge aroma
Finally got my mitts on an order of Kingsbridge about a year ago. Stuffed it in my cellar. Today I bought some mason jars and cut into the bag. Wow. Was not expecting that smell! The tobacco was sprinkled with that white residue (sugars...uh, right?), and the aroma was like...a rich...- rodo
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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JF Germain Visit?
No doubt, Customs would take a grim view of a bag full of Jersey's finest. I don't think I'd mind paying duty on the stuff. It would be worth it to 1) get to go and visit and see the factory and 2) have a goodly supply. I actually emailed them once to ask a question about product and they...- rodo
- Post #3
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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JF Germain Visit?
It occurred to me the other day: since JF Germain seems to struggle to bring enough Stonehaven et al to market, what about going to visit them? Jersey isn't the easiest destination spot so I was hoping someone here could provide intel. Anyone been to visit the factory? Besides the (maybe)...- rodo
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe Smoking Around the World
My frustration has been the LACK of goods in some other countries. (And I count as lack availability when you can get it but at twice the price of what it would cost in the States.) Was in Italy this past summer, got to visit the Mastro de Paja factory. (Headache to get to but worth it. Nice...- rodo
- Post #29
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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2015 Smoking Hi-lights
My ah-ha moment was this past summer when I got to visit the Mastro de Paja factory. The Manager, Alberto, sat and smoked with me for an hour and during that time he noticed that I was not using my tamper properly. Indeed, decades of smoking and I never had the hang of it. He patiently showed...- rodo
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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London Pipe Scene
Hi JPMCWjr. Thanks for the offer. I'm not going over until May so plenty of time. Can't believe that I'm getting that close and yet all seems to conspire to keep me from getting a pipe. (I think my wife would say that is divine intervention.) From what I can see online, St. James Market is...- rodo
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Barclay Rex Pipe
About a year ago I had a chance to purchase a BR pipe on ebay. Didn't think that much of it at the time, pretty cheap buy for an unsmoked pipe. I knew little about BR but looked them up. Now my curiosity is piqued. BR still sells pipes at the their NYC shops but they no longer make those... -
London Pipe Scene
I don't suppose anyone knows how to get in touch with Mr. Marshall? He does not seem an email kind of chap. I find myself in the frustrating situation of having five hours to kill in London, a long layover, and I could make it to the market, but, alas, it will be a Sunday afternoon. Maybe I...- rodo
- Post #7
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion