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    The NPod Castello Opera 44 Collection

    Darn it Dan!!! Now I want one! It’s never finished. Remember when I once told you “Boat”?
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    Is It Okay To Smoke Only 1/2 To 3/4s Of A Bowl

    Pipesmagazine Radio Show, Episode #56, Tom Eltang with Brian Levine, at 19:36! THERE is your answer! :puffpipe:
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    The NPod Castello Opera 44 Collection

    Harris, your wish is my command. Over the past year I have focused my pipe collection and sold/traded many pipes. I now try very hard to collect 7-day sets and avoid spontaneous PAD. Stay Tuned...
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    Cheap vs Expensive Pipes?

    My response to this question is always the same. A pipe is worth the value equivalent to that of someone or something under consideration; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued or rated. Pipe buying and collecting is a nearly pure example of market economics.
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    Tobacco Review Scores On Average

    The ratings do matter to me. Yes. Jiminks, steel cowboy, zombie, and a few others definitely provide unbiased reviews on hundreds of blends. I tend to weigh a tobacco reviewers ratings against their total number of reviews and time on the site. That matters more to me than the overall...
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    The NPod Castello Opera 44 Collection

    Here is a selfie of my first Opera 44 pipe, years ago. This was from Pfeifen Huber in Munich, Germany. It was a lonely trip, but this pipe made it special. The rest is history.
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    The NPod Castello Opera 44 Collection

    Thank you, Shane! You and Kaz have been a huge resource in my journey. Like I said, the collection will never be "finished". There are pipes still on the list. And I did a write up on the Perla Nera Opera 44 a while back. Marco taught me a bunch about the history. In short, the Perla Nera...
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    The NPod Castello Opera 44 Collection

    Here they are in natural light.
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    How To Prevent Rim Charring?

    And remember, charring is bad. But a slight darkening over time is very natural, expected, and not a bad thing.
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    Which Pipe Do You Own That People Will Remember You By?

    After my recent post, I'm sure it will be a Castello Opera 44.
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    Alexander Pipes

    Mark, that is a great classic shape from a great carver, and nice guy. Cheers!
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    The NPod Castello Opera 44 Collection

    Travel pipes and gear: Why I love Opera 44 pipes. - The oval shaped bowls fit perfectly in my large Dunhill 5-pipe carry case. In fact they fit perfectly in any case. I don’t have to think about which pipes to bring. They just work in any situation. And a perfect 30/45 minute smoke, which is...
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    The NPod Castello Opera 44 Collection

    Artsy Shot
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    The NPod Castello Opera 44 Collection

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    The NPod Castello Opera 44 Collection

    It’s been a long and winding road. The Castello Opera 44 collection is finally complete. But NEVER finished! Still some rare pipes to chase. The collection finally meets standards to present at shows. ———————————————- Sea Rock - standard Sea Rock - diamond Sea Rock - Red Sea Rock -...
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    Help Me Celebrate Fishnbanjo Day!

    Keeping it smokey with GL Pease Key Largo in a Lasse Skovgaard Lion. Sante loved this pipe and we discussed it offline recently.
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    What Is So Great About Castellos

    They pass a pipe cleaner (always).
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    Castello Pipe Shapes

    +1
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    Fun Discovery From My Family Archives

    That’s a great story, Craig.