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  1. VDL_Piper

    All Mixed Up

    .270 phttttt, I'd want a 375 H&H if I was hunting' grizzly bears. This is an Australian comedian and his story about an Aboriginal Australian hunting Grizzly Bears (Apologies in advance about the language, we Aussies lack a bit of finesse some times)
  2. VDL_Piper

    5th Pipes Magazine Zoom Meeting

    Just had some spare time and thought I would get this up early for people. Hope to see some more new faces drop in and say hello. This is the same time as the last so its Sunday afternoon/evening depending on your location in the U.S. VDL_Piper is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting...
  3. VDL_Piper

    Gone Fishing

    Love to flick a fly at a rise that's for sure and need to get my act into gear and get after a few Browns and Rainbows.
  4. VDL_Piper

    Different pipes for different tobaccos, Myth?

    I do for sure, smaller diameter bowls just don't provide me with the flavour that a large chamber does. That said, managing a large chamber takes a bit of getting accustomed too.
  5. VDL_Piper

    Show Off Your Petersons Here!

    If any of you eagle eyed Pete Geeks happens upon a Pete Meershaum 301/01 system there is a bloke who lives down near Antarctica that would like that info.
  6. VDL_Piper

    What Kind Of Pipe Purchaser Are You?

    I like my Castello's but because I also work outdoors and use my hands a lot so I'm drawn to easy clenching, lighter pipes but I do try to find them with a generous bowl. My preference is also for pipes about 4.5/5 inches long otherwise they become a bit unruly in real world situations.
  7. VDL_Piper

    ***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***

    Did some research and that one stacked up over some other brand names such as Komatsu etc......track frame plate is thicker and stronger than most, double rollers and bigger slew motor, list goes on. I have the work for it going forward here on this little farm whilst I develop it and it will...
  8. VDL_Piper

    Help Dating an Ashton

    Bout sums it up.........
  9. VDL_Piper

    ***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***

    Oh I'm hearing you, trouble incoming for sure. Worst part is all the attachments and how much they cost 🤑
  10. VDL_Piper

    3 new castello coming in. Need your advice on tobacco to smoke it in and break in.

    Pics please and there is a dedicated thread called Show us your Castello pipes on here were you can post your porn......
  11. VDL_Piper

    ***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***

    Afternoon everyone, smoking some DNR's in a Castello Le Dune whilst I buy an excavator. Man these guys just want my money worse than Castello or tobacco companies.............
  12. VDL_Piper

    Bless My Local Tobacconist

    You're so lucky to have these establishments Nick and that one surely looks like its stood the test of time and Germains ya lucky bugger!
  13. VDL_Piper

    🌟 🎄 🎅 The UnOfficial Official 2025 PM Secret Santa Thread 🎅 🎄 🌟

    Well this thread went from Zero to 100 pretty damn quick!
  14. VDL_Piper

    4th Pipes Magazine Zoom Meeting

    You should, we would love to see you.
  15. VDL_Piper

    ***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***

    Just finished up our monthly Zoom meeting and I'm smoking what's left of some nightcap in my Pete 301
  16. VDL_Piper

    4th Pipes Magazine Zoom Meeting

    Great Zoom guys and thank you so much for participating it really is great to just chat to you all about what ever is current in your lives and have a laugh. Until the next one take it easy.
  17. VDL_Piper

    Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show 2025

    Oh my word, what a show and Jesse those Barlings are just special. I reckon @daveinlax will be too busy tidying up from this major event to join us on the PSM Zoom but maybe the next one for a debrief. Love to hear the first hand report.
  18. VDL_Piper

    Feedback Loop Disintegration, Anyone?

    Won't have to wait long anyway because this big gadget is coming and I doubt it has time for Politicians and their agendas.
  19. VDL_Piper

    “Strange Terms”

    Made my day reading this thread, well done @ashdigger Bravo, Bravo 👏👏
  20. VDL_Piper

    Missing mawnansmiff

    I shall miss is ramblings.........I could always close my eyes and be transported to America that once was and now lost to time, a snap shot of real world Huck Finn.