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If Nobody Sells What You Want, Make It Yourself :)
Several weeks ago I posted pics of some Peterson "re-issue antiques" that had been given modern stems to achieve the best of both worlds: Mega Old School design & appearance, but rugged and comfortable to smoke. My favorite oldie design---the clay pattern belge---was rarely produced by anyone... -
The PipeGods Occasionally Have a Cruel Sense of Humor
I came across an ancient-looking pint Bell jar (heavily rusted lid, heavy-sticky dust coated glass) of pipe tobacco in a box of old jars in my basement that I thought contained only EMPTY jars (I always intend to re-use 'em, but for some reason just get a new batch when the time comes). 100%...- georged
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New and Old --- The Best of Both Worlds
I've long loved the look and feel of late 19th and early 20th century pipes, but the stem situation back then, though elegant, was a bit of a hassle. "Found in Nature" materials like amber, horn, bone, and so forth---even bird wingbones were used for some reading (churchwarden) pipes---require... -
Pipe Brands are NOT Created Equal... Even Within Their Own Lines. Shop Accordingly.
Thought I'd pass on a recommendation about shopping for pipes after having seen thousands "up close and personal" from working on them for over 50 years. Because the convenience of sticking to certain manufacturers & brands is so high---especially in a smoker's early days where he is long on... -
In 2023, Saying Someone is NOT a Drug User is Insulting
Not a clickbait thread title. It's literally true:- georged
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Why Is This Shape So Rare? (Peterson JAP)
It appears in their oldest catalogs, so isn't something new. Half billiard and half belge, pretty much. A more practical and attractive pipe than the wildly popular Devil Anse from a few years ago (which was just an improvised movie prop), so it can't be the forward-tilted bowl. No company... -
AI Generated TV Commercial
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The Pencil Shank Pipe Hazard (for purchasers)
The pencil shank design has taken off in popularity the past few years. They are elegant, fun, and make a statement. Simply reducing wood thickness around a chamber and airway from stem to stern is NOT all there is to it, however. Unfortunately, many carvers wanting to jump on the bandwagon... -
GL Pease Westminster Review
Written when the blend was first introduced in 2007. With all the new pipe smokers since then, I figured some might see it as "new news". ===================================================================== From an article in Karl Kruszeinicki's Great Moments in Science...- georged
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Sardines on Toasted White Bread with Drop of...
...this stuff on each bite: https://www.amazon.com/Matouks-Trinidad-Scorpion-Pepper-Sauce/dp/B013U4FVAQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1Q2J1TXC74ZQ3&keywords=Matouk%27s+Trinidad+Scorpion&qid=1680845084&sprefix=matouk%27s+trinidad+scorpion%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-2 Add as you go, NOT slather in advance. (it's 200K...- georged
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- Forum: Food & Drink
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Peterson Gold Supreme --- One of the Best Ever?
Another Pete thread linked to a discussion about Supreme sandblasts. This was mentioned in passing: Which got me to wondering where a pipe of mine might rank among Supreme specimens historically. It has ZERO flaws of any kind no matter how slight, the grain on both sides is equal in... -
Backyard Visitor
Imagine living in that beautiful house, sipping your coffee after dinner on the back patio, and this rude dude arrives:- georged
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Nickel Creek is Back Together for a National Tour
https://jambands.com/news/2023/03/22/nickel-creek-expand-2023-headlining-tour/- georged
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100% Guaranteed Authentic "Fake/Counterfeit" Dunhill Pics
No speculation, cuz I made it. rotf Only the stem in this case, but the principles remain the same. The amount of labor necessary to shape something to exactly match something else is FAR greater than shaping it "solo", where the only criterion is that the person creating it is satisfied... -
Restaurant Idea
I just won fifty million dollars in the Powerball lottery and decided to invest every dime of it into a restaurant. A super hip, super New Age-y, super cool one, of course. A restaurant that takes the "deconstuction" trend to a new level. The concept is Deconstructed Deconstruction Like so...- georged
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- Forum: Food & Drink
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Breaking News
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Simple and Delicious
A mainstay of mine for 40 years. Try it. You'll be glad you did. :) Keema Muttar Methi --------------------------------- 1 lb lean ground beef 1/4 cup oil (don't worry, it doesn't remain in the dish---that much is necessary for it to cook right) 2 tennis-ball-sized...- georged
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What They DON'T Teach Kids is Amazing
What could be simpler than "If you are ever outdoors in dicey weather and your hair stands up static-electricity-style, go flat on the ground and/or get the hell indoors ASAP, because 300 million volts at 30,000 amps has decided your body looks like a lovely antenna and is giving you a taste...- georged
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SmokingPipes.com = Smile-Making Time Machine
I'm sure it's possible to wave one of those smartphones around and have it record and register everything it sees, make calculations according to my fingerprint pressure in combination with atmospheric tobacco residue particulates in some way, and have it place an order for exactly the tobacco...- georged
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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The Dude on the LEFT is 6'4" and 240 lbs...
Yikes- georged
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