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Keens Steakhouse - Pic Heavy
Keens is one of the last original steakhouses in New York, and America for that matter. I love coming here for the food, but it’s the pipe history that fascinates me the most. You can google the whole history behind the clay churhwordens, and the topic has come up here and on other pipe...- npod
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Access Blocked At Work
Aargh!!! I always worried this day would come. IT has blocked my access to pipesmagazine.com, smokingpipes.com, and any and all searches with the word pipe or tobacco in them. This is actually a real problem for me because it’s one of the few things I have during the day to occupy and distract...- npod
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John Aylesbury - Luxury (Classic) Flake - One Year In Open Tin
Thought I's share this nugget. I am sealing a bunch of tins in the cellar in Food Saver bags today. I came across this tin of John Aylesbury Luxury Flake from 2015 with my own handwriting that says open 5/4/17 (today is 6/23/18). Sure enough the tin was not sealed and was indeed "open". So the...- npod
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Can Someone Please Make These For Me
I was at the Davidoff store in Atlanta yesterday and saw these absolutely wonderful Dunhill pipe stem stockings. They protect the vulcanite stems from oxidation when on a rack. They were given to the store directly from Dunhill and they can't be purchased. I called around and nobody is able to...- npod
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Tsuge Tankard -Style- Pipes (They Serve A Purpose)
I have only one non traditional pipe in my stable, a Drew Estate Tsuge (Tankard Style). You can see a similar one here https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/tsuge/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=258705. I use this pipe for two VERY SPECIFIC reasons: 1. When I'm fishing. 2. Quick smokes of flake... -
Treasures In The Garage
So I went home this weekend for a short trip to see Mom on Mother's Day and got to catch up with my brother. He is an avid bass fisherman and wanted to show me his new boat and some hand made lures. Well that turned in to a few beers for sure. Keep in mind, he is an electrician and has tons of...- npod
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Falling Down The Rabbit Hole
I have fallen down a new rabbit hole. It's deep and wonderful and scary and fascinating and full of glitter and temptation. I finally bought my first Japanese pipe. A long time ago, I promised myself (and pinky swore) I would stick to Castello and Danish and a maybe a few Meers. Blah blah blah... -
VaPer Coins [Curlies] - Pictures
Let the discussion begin. Comments, quips, and quotes, for commodious contemplation. The oft discussed VaPer Coins (or Curlies). What is your favorite? Why? What do they look like fresh in the tin. Here is a photo repository of the most common blends. Bell's - Three Nuns Escudo - Navy Deluxe...- npod
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Sir William Hamilton - Pipe Smoker
I’ve spent the last two nights learning about Bill Hamilton after seeing a documentary about U.S. Navy Littoral Class ships. He was a genius and developed the first cintrifugal gear pump for boats. This translated to vessels being able to go upstream on the Colorado river against strong...- npod
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Pearls From PipesMagazine.Com
What's the BEST pearl you have learned from this site? (More than one is acceptable, but looking for the one thing you have learned from the community that changed your pipe smoking significantly). For me ... @Cosmic stressing that you don't need to put your match or lighter "in the bowl" in...- npod
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Anyone Know Where to Buy Dunhill Pipe Wipe?
This is my favorite pipe cloth, the Dunhill Silicone Pipe Care Cloth. One usually lasts me 12 months easily, sometimes longer. It's time for a new one, but I can't find it available anywhere. Anyone out there know where to find one, or has it been discontinued? I also have the Savinelli wipe...- npod
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Wessex Campaign Dark vs Astley’s 109
I’m on a mini 4-day vacation and have the rare opportunity to sit by a pool and enjoy a pipe at anytime. I brought only VA flakes with me. Two in particular for discussion. One of my favorites is Wessex Campaign Dark (Brigaide). I finally got around to trying Astley’s No. 109, I have been...- npod
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Cellar Storage Ideas (Pictures)
@(k9shag) asked about my Elfa storage box solutions for cellaring. I'll post some pictures below. I am mostly a visual learner, so I always post bunch of pictures vs words. I would love to see any other ideas people might have for long term cellar storage. And yes, a simple cardboard box or...- npod
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Penzance - 11 Years Aged
After the recent post by Jesse titled, "Look CAREFULLY Before You Leap" (http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/look-carefully-before-you-leap), I felt the need to rummage through my cellar and inspect my very old tins. I found this 11 year old Penzance tin from 2007 that was looking worse for...- npod
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Parafilm Stem Wraps
I was asked to post a picture tutorial of my Parafilm stem softy bit system. When guys see this in person it always grabs attention. I use this method exclusively now instead of Softy bits or shrink wrap from the hardware store. There is ZERO bulk on the stem and this allows a natural stem feel...- npod
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Pfeifentabak English Scottish Blend
I need some help on a tobacco. I was in Munich, Germany in December and visited Pfeifen-Huber. Great store! Picked up a rare Castello opera pipe and also some tobaccos. Here is where I need help. The Pfeifentabak English Scottish blend is WONDERFUL. It is blended by Kohlhase & Kopp. I have...- npod
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Change is Good
I am going through the midlife tobacco change. I realize it. I feel it. Over the past year I have gravitated almost exclusively to Virgina and VaPor flakes. This is from a die hard English/Latakia guy in the past. I knew the change was real today when I got an email from SPC that Old Ironsides...- npod
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33 Year Old Capstan Blue ... Perfection
Tonight is a special night and I decided to celebrate by reaching deep down in the special section of the cellar for a 33 year old tin of Capstan Blue flake from circa 1985-6. Purchased from Maxim (P2S) about two years ago. The tin has visible rust and dust and I was nervous it would be a dud...- npod
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Do You Fear the Dark Rim?
For the five years I’ve been smoking high(er) end briar pipes I’ve tended to baby the rim of the bowl as if it was a sin to taint it with even a speck of carbonization. Spit, lemon juice, wax, fill the bowl only 3/4, prayer, chicken blood, voodo spells, you name it and I bought in to it to keep...- npod
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S.T. Dupont Pipe Lighter Project
There are only a handful of people in this world that would appreciate this project I just completed. Thought I would share in the general pipe smoking section here because it is more of a general theme of love for the pipe smoking culture and the things we do to enhance our experience. I have...- npod
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