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  1. fred

    One of Those Days?

    There has recently been an increase in the incidence of CRAFT lately. Now, where did I put those matches...?
  2. fred

    My First Estate Pipe

    You did well! That's a swell looking Pipe!
  3. fred

    Pulled the trigger again

    Excellent choice! Sinan's Pipes have been in my modest collection for years and deliver fine smoking pleasures. Yes, these Pipes have been taking the lunch money for a long time. You have the right sing the Blues. At least you'll be smoking a great Pipe on the way to the poor house. The...
  4. fred

    Frustration !!!!

    Yes, I agree with you Buck67. Keeping a beverage handy while smoking is a good idea, and so obvious that we have ignored mentioning it. For me, cold spring water, ice tea and coffee are good choices, A dry mouth can be a big factor not being able to enjoy the smoke due to 'bite.'
  5. fred

    September 2010 - What are you smoking? Vol. II

    The afternoon continues with Elizabethan Mixture and Zeus. Best to all. http://pipesmagazine.com/members/fred/album/picture/788
  6. fred

    Frustration !!!!

    Biotene is the best help a fried mouth can get.
  7. fred

    Pipe Logo

    You are welcome excav8tor. African Block Meerschaums are sturdy, calcined Block and most people treat them like they would a Briar and don't pay much attention to cleaning them. For me, what works is a sharp blunt tipped knife to scrape the cake build up, Everclear, shank brush and plenty...
  8. fred

    September 2010 - What are you smoking? Vol. II

    Good afternoon. It's Tordenskjold Virginia Slices in the Bent Bekler. Best to all.
  9. fred

    Meerschaum Identification...?

    Thanks. There is a source currently available for the high end antique estate Meerschaum market. This is the first time this need has been addressed, by anyone that I'm aware of... http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1545260
  10. fred

    Meerschaum Identification...?

    The identification of Meerschaum Pipes has been a challenge for a long time and for many reasons. In part, the relative obscurity of this cottage industry, which has an almost medieval guild character, combined with a lack of organization and documentation is the cause. The practice of...
  11. fred

    Frustration !!!!

    The most common culprit of 'bite' is chemical, which is something that I've heard for many years and believe. For me, there are popular blends that are a blowtorch for me, despite widespread lack of my experiences. Another cause is moisture content of the blend, as a high moisture content...
  12. fred

    Do you use pipe screens. Why or why not?

    I use them infrequently on some of my older Pipes that are getting a bit thin in the bottom of the bowl. A friend in the UK got me onto this practice, which I find a bit easier than using load stones.
  13. fred

    Pipe Logo

    Thanks guys, but I haven't got a clue on this one... Back in the '60's and early '70's, it was common to have B&M's carry their own 'brand' of Meerschaums. The range in quality of these Pipe went from African Block (like this one) to Turkish Block to Pressed Block. Everyone got into the...
  14. fred

    September 2010 - What are you smoking? Vol. II

    Good evening. It's 1776 Tavern in Picasso's Bulldog. Best to all. http://pipesmagazine.com/members/fred/album/picture/838
  15. fred

    Pipe Songs/Poems/Limericks/Jokes/Plays/Movies...???

    Here's an interesting read... http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14887/14887-h/14887-h.htm
  16. fred

    Cigar Leaf

    Yes, this type of remixing of blends is done frequently. It would be best to start with small batches in order to discover what ratio of Cigar leaf to add to a blend that is best in your taste profile. This should be done with use of a scale and for me, 10:1 is the highest ratio I like.
  17. fred

    Selling on Craigslist - Dealing with Scammers

    Yes, it can be good sport to turn the tables on these guys... It's a bit more investment of my time than I wish to commit, so I abstain.
  18. fred

    September 2010 - What are you smoking? Vol. II

    Good morning. It's Davidoff Royalty in the Paul Fischer Freehand. Best to all. http://pipesmagazine.com/members/fred/album/picture/500
  19. fred

    September 2010 - What are you smoking? Vol. II

    Good evening. It's Full Virginia Flake in the Paul Fischer Paneled Billiard. Best to all. http://pipesmagazine.com/members/fred/album/picture/1052
  20. fred

    September 2010 - What are you smoking? Vol. II

    Good morning. It's Golden Sliced in the Paul Fischer OomPaul. Best to all. http://pipesmagazine.com/members/fred/album/picture/817
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