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  1. daveinlax

    Are Pipe Makers Looney?

    In my time in the hobby I’ve seen the basic learning curve go from years to days.
  2. daveinlax

    First Men on the Moon - 55-Years-Ago Today

    This was my second lasting memory as a young child.
  3. daveinlax

    1985 Photos of the Capitello Factory/Pipe Collectors Shows

    Good Stuff! Thanks, Fred can’t see the pictures anymore but I shared the pictures with Loretta. RIP Rich Lewis
  4. daveinlax

    Fresh Packs?

    I assume the fresh pack is a sealed heavy zip-lock with a humidifier pack and should be fine until Labor Day.
  5. daveinlax

    I Am Become Death, The Destroyer Of Worlds

    We were visiting that area last week. I inquired about visiting the Trinity site but was told it’s only open one day a year.
  6. daveinlax

    Smoking Pipe around Children...

    My kids grew with me smoking a pipe in the house. It’s not like we were driving smoke filled car with a chain smoker like I grew up with. I don’t smoke around my grandkids in fear that we’d be blackballed by my anti smoking daughter in law.
  7. daveinlax

    Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show 2025!

    Thanks Brad! Keep checking the website for updates
  8. daveinlax

    How Can I Contact Kevin Godbee?

    I would enjoy seeing the pictures! I’m close with Fred and Loretta and am a long time acquaintance with the others. I’ve scanned some of Fred’s snapshots from a show from long ago.
  9. daveinlax

    My Mixture 965 new and old

    No those were made by Murray. I don’t think they transferred them to Orkik/STG in 2005 but I’m not sure.
  10. daveinlax

    All Things Come To An End

    Congratulations! Wishing You Many Happy Years!
  11. daveinlax

    My Mixture 965 new and old

    The Dunhill My Mixtures 965, EMP and NC sold bulk in the US back then were made by Lane Ltd. I liked them better than the tinned stuff from Murray, but that was me. The sticker on the 5lb “pillow” said imported but it was made in Tucker, GA. The bulk A—,—— Mixtures sold in tins at the Dunhill...
  12. daveinlax

    Show Off Your Castello Pipes Here!

    Nice! Looks like you have it displayed on a Castello Pipe stand.
  13. daveinlax

    Where Is Your Favorite Place To Smoke A Pipe

    In my living room watching TV with a cup of coffee like I’m doing right now.
  14. daveinlax

    Great Northern Pipe Club Swap June 22nd, 2025

    I go way back with this show and would definitely encourage anyone in the area to attend!!
  15. daveinlax

    Toothache Remedy Sought

    Hopefully it’s not a pipe tooth. I cracked one of mine and unfortunately the crown doesn’t hold a pipe. I went from being a comfortable clencher to a fidgety hand holder it one bite.
  16. daveinlax

    Bobby Eichorn, Charatan Collector on Radio Show of June 17, 2025

    A great interview! Bobby is a legend! Seeing his awesome collection including the Charatan’s and especially the XL Dunhills displayed at shows was truly a sight to behold and an inspiration to me. I’m looking forward to what he’ll display in Vegas at Friday’s Collectors Showcase!
  17. daveinlax

    Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show 2025!

    There’s Two Weeks to Go to Get In On Our Early Bird Promotion! Book a room in our block and buy your admission or table for a Chance to Win 3 free Room Nights! All the details and updated photo galleries from last years show are at, www.vegaspipeshow.com
  18. daveinlax

    Tim West Pipe Repair/Tenon Replacement Or?

    Jamie Connelly of Stem and Briar reportedly does good work.
  19. daveinlax

    Estate Richard Carleton Hacker Signature Edition Pipe -2001

    I thought it could’ve been my pipe at one time. I sold mine to a big time collector and pipe forum contributor who sold off his collection and exited the hobby years ago.
  20. daveinlax

    Rainy Weather Smokes?

    We got our first rain in seven months yesterday. I enjoyed watching my street become a raging river with a cigar in the car port.