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  1. ssjones

    Comoy's Shape 5 Bulldog Restored

    I completed another Comoy's pipe today, this one a Shape 5 Tradition, Large staight bulldog. Curiously, this one had the letter "F" in front of the 5. I've worked on several shape 5's before, but never saw this letter designation. Full details here on the Reborn Pipes blog...
  2. ssjones

    Comoys Billiard Restoration

    This pipe was in a group given to me by member @Ryan, in return for some restoration work (See thread from November). I started with this Comoys billiard Sandblast. Full details on the Reborn Pipes blog entry: https://rebornpipes.com/2025/01/09/comoys-sandblast-billiard-restored/ Before: After
  3. ssjones

    What are You Watching? [2025] Please Rate 1-5

    Kicking off 2025 with a new thread. I watched one episode of "Say Nothing" - it is outstanding, 5/5 after Ep 1. It was highly recommended by Bob Leftzsez, whose recommendations are usually spot on.
  4. ssjones

    Peterson Pipe Notes - 1978-1979 Peterson-Glass Catalog

    Mark dropped a nice surprise this morning - a PDF copy of the Peterson-Glass catalog from 1978-1979. Merry Christmas! https://petersonpipenotes.org/436-a-peterson-stocking-stuffer/
  5. ssjones

    New Orleans Pipe Club December Meeting

    A small but passionate group this evening. My trip across the Causeway bridge was gratefully uneventful. It was shut down multiple times this week to accidents in fog, including one 40 plus car pile-up.
  6. ssjones

    Arlington National Cemetery

    We're 1000 miles away from the Arlington National Cemetery but a friend of my brothers participated on the laying of Christmas wreathes. He took this picture at my father's grave site. It must be a little dusty down here, I was choked up for a few minutes. We're still waiting on a notice for...
  7. ssjones

    Peterson Hallmark ID

    I think this is a "U" for 1985, it is on a Peterson Donegal Rocky 338 shape. But it's definitely not a slam-dunk. Thoughts? From the hallmark chart:
  8. ssjones

    Restoration Lot - Finished!

    Member "Ryan" and I exchanged communication this summer about a lot of pipes that he wanted to have restored. I asked if he could hold off until September, so I could complete my move/home update. In September, he sent me a box of 26 pipes and another box of 11 for me to keep for the service...
  9. ssjones

    Christopher Morley Pipe Club Meeting (Philly)

    I'm working up in NJ this week, and that just happened to coincide with the Christopher Morley Pipe club meeting, in downtown Philadelphia. I met up with Dan and Les and a few of the regulars at a bar in Philly for a quick beer (hey, no Yuenglings??? WTH?). The meeting is held at the Pen &...
  10. ssjones

    1930's Comoy's 498 Extraordinaire

    My workshop is far from organized but my workbench is set up and it was good to be able to work on a pipe again. I finished this 1930's era Comoy's Extraordinaire this evening. Full details are on the Reborn Pipes blog. https://rebornpipes.com/?p=223284&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=223293...
  11. ssjones

    New Orleans Pipe Club Meeting (Sept 2024)

    Thanks to forum member Pappymac for inviting me to my first New Orleans Pipe Club meeting. The club meets at the 2nd NOLA Mayan Imports shop, which is outside the downtown. The shop is well appointed and I was surprised at how many members attended. It seemed like every five minutes, a guy...
  12. ssjones

    Motor Throw GFI

    I'm setting up my pipe work area in the new garage and an electrical issue has me stumped. I have two motors for buffing, one a furnace motor wired with a switch and plug. Both plug into an protected power strip. The outlets in my work area, are tied to a GFI outlet on another wall in the...
  13. ssjones

    SSJONES Life Update

    Forum members You may have noticed that I've commented that we are moving from our home in Maryland. A few members have asked, so I'll share what's happening with my family. 12 years ago, my youngest graduated from college and got a teaching job in New Orleans. She met and married a great...
  14. ssjones

    Peterson 2024 POY Release

    Peterson will be releasing the 2024 POY in the next few days Mark Irwin reports. Full info and pictures here: https://petersonpipenotes.org/411-special-bulletin-2024-peterson-pipe-of-the-year-coming-soon/ If the shape joins the catalog, I'll hold out for a version with the tapered AB stem...
  15. ssjones

    Political Commentary - Will Not Be Tolerated

    Members: As we draw near to the election, it may be tempting to flagrantly or subtly inject political references. Please do not do this. Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok, Snap-Chat, My Space, etc are all wonderful places to have political discussions. Anywhere but here. Lets come here to get away...
  16. ssjones

    Dunhill Root Briar Rhodesian - Grail Find

    The Dunhill shape 747 was on my "Holy Grail" list for close to 10 years, I actually struck it off a few years ago, thinking I wouldn't see another. Jesse always says another one will show up, and in this case, it took 10 years. This one, a Root Briar made in 1964 (and sold apparently in 1965)...
  17. ssjones

    RIP Kinky Friedman

    Just saw this news. He was more commonly photographed with a cigar, but here he is with a pipe.
  18. ssjones

    1950's Peterson House Pipe Restoration

    I lucked into this eBay auction win, and initially, I didn't quite know what I had. The stamping said pre-Republic and I love Premier Selection pipes. I was not familiar with the 02/Oom-Paul shape. Mark Irwin shared some information with me, that I include in the Reborn Pipes blog, which can...
  19. ssjones

    Lions Head (Comoys) 256 Author Restoration

    A member here sold me this Lions Head 256 via eBay. I'm a big fan of the rare and highly sought after shape 256. First line Comoy's became too expensive to keep, and I sold my Old Bruyere a few years ago. So this is a nice replacement, I won't mind smoking. I don't find this shape in any...
  20. ssjones

    Kaywoodie Handmade Rhodesian Restoration

    I picked up another vintage Kaywoodie. Nathan Davis commented on the Kaywoodie Facebook page that the pipe was made from the early 1940's to 1955 (thanks Nathan!) The seller didn't show stinger pictures and it went cheap enough that I didn't care, but I was pleased to find the 4-hole...
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