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  1. pruss

    Radice Buttons Breaking - Coincidence?

    Peck can you get a clear shot of the area of the break? The focus is off on the button and I'd like to see how clean that plane is where the break occurred on the stem. -- Pat
  2. pruss

    What blend would make your cellar complete?

    10lbs each of the following: HU Director's Cut HU Flannagan GLPs Haddo's Delight Motzek Curly Strang so... not much. -- Pat
  3. pruss

    Ashton Bulldog

    Wonderful acquisition. Enjoy it! -- Pat
  4. pruss

    Veterans Day

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ctrQ8Mw9kg
  5. pruss

    Longmire

    I have to say that I thought Season 4 tied up the loose ends from Season 3 too quickly, and too cleanly. Three seasons of build up and tension were flattened by a tsunami of off-screen plot jumps. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy the show, but I wish they'd have invested more in those...
  6. pruss

    Can you bend a stem?

    Sorry about the trials and tribulations ... estate pipe repair can be a nightmare sometimes. Steve does a wonderful job outlining various ways to bend vulcanite stems here: http://rebornpipes.com/2012/07/15/bending-vulcanite-stems/ Take a wander over and give that site a peruse.. -- Pat
  7. pruss

    What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas

    Thanks for the updates, guys. Dave, congrats on your score. Are you going to share a photo, or at least a description of your ephemera find? Inquiring minds, my friend... JP way to go on your first show. It sounds like you had a wonderful time and are heading home with a handful of new...
  8. pruss

    Michael Parks Commission, part III

    I've mentioned before that I will pay handsomely when you're done with that Ashton... Right? -- Pat
  9. pruss

    Ok, I bought a block of Carnauba... it's super Hard

    Get the right wheel and treat it like rouge or white diamond. -- Pat
  10. pruss

    Buying Pipes Online

    In addition, if you're comfortable with estate pipes, then vendors like the following are also good examples of sites who show you pictures and details of the actual pipe you're buying: http://www.briarblues.com/ http://www.pulversbriar.com/ http://mkelaw-pipes.com/ -- Pat
  11. pruss

    (un)Official Secret Santa 2015

    I am so glad that you guys are having fun with this. Thanks for all the notes. I am opening up registration for the last time today. If you are late to the dance, and want to participate in the Secret Santa for 2015, contact me before the end of the day today, and I'll get you in the program...
  12. pruss

    (un)Official Secret Santa 2015

    I guess that means I'll have to lean towards the more esoteric blends. *sigh* I have had that semois marrying with Benadryl for eighteen months. I wonder if it's time to unseal that masterpiece, -- Pat
  13. pruss

    (un)Official Secret Santa 2015

    Shit. Now I have to find something else to do for you. #greatminds -- Pat
  14. pruss

    The Tamp, This Forum Is Cooler Than You Know

    So important! Carpal tunnel and tendinitis are the two leading workplace injuries for baristi. @mortonbriar I have friends at Bell, Flight and Columbus Coffee. Where did you work? -- Pat
  15. pruss

    The Tamp, This Forum Is Cooler Than You Know

    Reg Barber is a person. He makes tampers. Yours has a similar shape to his. The tamp with cocobolo handle in my picture is one of his. -- Pat
  16. pruss

    The Tamp, This Forum Is Cooler Than You Know

    Nate, is that a Reg Barber tamp? Here is my collection of espresso tampers. I have pipe tamper envy. -- Pat
  17. pruss

    Model and dating of GBD Army

    Ditto. Dammit. -- Pat
  18. pruss

    Model and dating of GBD Army

    It's no use trying to argue with Dave, Al. You know he's wiser than both of us... -- Pat PS - I may or may not be on my second whiskey of the night.
  19. pruss

    Model and dating of GBD Army

    No one likes a know it all, Dave. :nana: Just kidding. Nice one. I will never forget that piece of esoterica now. -- Pat
  20. pruss

    Model and dating of GBD Army

    Agreed. Definitely a "j". -- Pat