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  1. stevecourtright

    What Are The Physics Of "Thick Wall = Cool Smoke"?

    In the world of engineering, the perfect heat sink is no heat sink. No matter how good a conductor, a heat sink will hold some heat against the heat producing feature. More wood might affect how hot the bowl feels, but more heat will be kept against the chamber relative to a thinner walled pipe.
  2. stevecourtright

    Samuel Gawith No Mas!

    Uh oh.
  3. stevecourtright

    Using Air Cured Tobacco Leaves.

    Not an expert, but I know that air curing is one way to cure pipe tobacco. As far as I know, to make it useful for pipe smokers, there is some further processing, such as one or more of baling, pressing, fermentation, dressing with humectants, and numerous other techniques. What I am thinking...
  4. stevecourtright

    Parting With the Pipe.

    I hope you get many more long and pleasant years to contemplate your decision. And stay in touch!
  5. stevecourtright

    Do I Have Any Friends in Chicago?

    I live 2 blocks from Chicago.... fire away.
  6. stevecourtright

    Ant Mystery; Any Entomologists In The House?

    "Ants secrete formic acid when they bite. That's what causes the burning sensation. " Which is the reason behind the name of the group (subfamily) "Formicidae."
  7. stevecourtright

    Your First Memory...

    My first memory was of setting out on an adventure on my tricycle (it was red). Mom said fine if I stayed on the one block street in front of the house. Of course, I went further - all the way around the block. By the time Mom caught up to me, I was already home and sitting in front of the...
  8. stevecourtright

    ST Dupont Tribute for $35.00 or $120,000.00 For This...

    Funky over fancy any day...
  9. stevecourtright

    Nicotine Content Cigars vs Pipes

    I am not sure of the reason(s) but I find cigars to give me much more nicotine than pipe tobacco. I am not comparing the two by weight or any other measure, but the end result is dramatically different for me... My belief is that pipe tobacco, considered as a group, has less nicotine content.
  10. stevecourtright

    Oxygen Just As Dangerous As Tobacco!

    Fortunately, chain links do not form any part of my anatomy.
  11. stevecourtright

    Made A Big Mistake: Smoked A Cigar

    I only smoke a cigar when I am fishing a very buggy hatch in a swampy area. It helps keep the skeeters at bay - or at least that's what I tell myself. Also, no tamping to get in the way of casting...
  12. stevecourtright

    From France With Love

    I like it. While I usually prefer blasts, (I like to see the expression of the wood) this nice chunky and bold work appeals to me. Enjoy!
  13. stevecourtright

    Anyone Else Like This Pipe As Much As I Do?

    That's is a beauty! Usually this style (Rhod/Bull) is too short/squat for my taste. This has better lines than any I have seen.
  14. stevecourtright

    VaPer Recommendations

    I am halfway through a tin of Dunbar. Lots of folks give it four stars. But some others think it's boring. My experience so far is that it's pretty amazing if smoked slowly. The spouse likes Dunbar not as much.
  15. stevecourtright

    ATTENTION ALL MALES.....I am in Need of Advice

    You have lots of advice here so I will just say that it takes a real and confident man to admit and share your concerns. Kudos
  16. stevecourtright

    Occupation Title 'Fountain Girl': What Is It?

    Sadly, and sorry to say, "Fountain Girls" had nothing to do with soda. Fountain Girls were hired to stand in their bathing suits at a fountain in the town square to hawk cigarettes and samples of chewing gum. Often said Fountain Girls did this as a second job during the day time while working...
  17. stevecourtright

    Jim's 46th Pipe Smoking Anniversary.

    Many Happy Returns of the Day (as Winnie-the-Pooh would say).
  18. stevecourtright

    Motorcycle Riders’ Thread - Continued

    I can share from personal experience that it can be quite complicated, if not outright dangerous, to ride and smoke a cigar. I miss my bikes, especially my '72 Sportster, and my '82 R100RT. Living in the city, as I do now, makes for a powerful disincentive to own a motorcycle. I have to...
  19. stevecourtright

    Anyone Play Video Games?

    I play Eve Online exclusively these days. However, long ago I fooled around with a hobbyist team to design maps for Urban Terror. Some of those maps are still being used!
  20. stevecourtright

    Preferred Pipes And Methods For Flakes

    Good question. Lemme try it...........Yep, and it turns out that I like being lit up a little bit.
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