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The Ship Has Sailed One Last Time...
May the depth of your sorrow be relieved by the sound of his laughter in heaven...- fred
- Post #15
- Forum: General Discussion
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Restoring Meers?
For over 2 years, the All Things Meerschaum Group on Smoker's Forum has dealt with this issue at great length. I suggest that you join SF and then join the ATM, which is a Public Group that requires no invitation. There's a good couple of hours reading in the sticky threads alone and the...- fred
- Post #5
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The art of Tamping
Tamp lightly and just enough to flatten the ash.- fred
- Post #8
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Flippin' Lids
This issue has gone on for years with C&D. For a long time, guys complained that the blends were too wet... Go figure.- fred
- Post #5
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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All of this PAD talk
I believe that it's a Blast, not Rusticated. Either way it's a great looking Pipe! -
My neighbor smokes a pipe
It's a rare event these days to find a neighbor who smokes tobacco in a Pipe. Good for you guys!- fred
- Post #20
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Interview with Gary B. Schrier, Pipeman, Author & Publisher
Great interview! Gary Schrier is one of the most astute literary forces in todays Pipe Community. He isn't trying to sell you anything nor, perhaps even more importantly, he doesn't attempt to show us his preferences as [/i]THE WAY[i]. OK, so I don't agree with everything that he says...- fred
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Serious Pipe Reaming
I admire your talents with a grinder. My skills are hampered by lack of experience and talent.- fred
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Welcome New Members
Welcome to the fold Oldmaus!- fred
- Post #21
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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metal pipes
Try as I might over the years, metal in a Pipe is just not for me. The exception to this is the use of a screen in the bottom of a chamber that's getting thin. I'll use load stones for the same purpose. -
Baki's Executive
Thanks guys! Now I've got to stay away from Deniz's site while my budget recovers... -
High Grade Meerschaum Block Scarcity
There has always been an abundance of low grade shallow mine Block, much of which has been used for jewelry, trinkets, commemorative plaques and luxury items such as chess sets. Recently, more of it has been used for the carving of Pipes. This is one of the big reasons to stay with...- fred
- Post #6
- Forum: General Discussion
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High Grade Meerschaum Block Scarcity
Recently, I've been given information and insights about the current reasons for the shortage of high grade Meerschaum Block. I want to thank Deniz for this and pass it along to members. For the past 15 years, village life in the province of Eskisehir followed the same pattern as the rest of...- fred
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Meerschaum Market - Check it out
This Seller has been around for a number of years. I cannot speak from personal experience, but those I've known who have done business with Meerschaum Market have been satisfied with the Pipes that they acquired. This site has Meerschaums from a number of quality Carvers to suit most...- fred
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Player's Navy Cut Flake
Thanks for the review of this old standard in blends. Unfortunately, I don't find it available in the USA these days.- fred
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Need some prayers.....
Bad news! Best wishes and prayers for quick relief from this situation. Let me know if you need Pipe tobacco. This is a crummy time of year to have to go thru this.- fred
- Post #11
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Baki's Executive
Baki's EXECUTIVE with Cumberland Bit & Half Oval-Half Flat Shank is a Pipe that just would not let me pass... The bit work is amazing and the symmetry of the Block is Pipe art. Once again the simple elegance of Baki's craft has seduced me...