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Maybe A Churchill Quote
Yup - always a good man for a quote. Just two from me. The first is from one of his greatest speeches, toward the beginning of the war. It was the speech used at the end of the Gary Oldman film 'The Darkest Hour' and reflects the man's utter defiance at a time when things looked dark for...- didache
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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New Northern Ireland Pipe Club
The rules in Northern Ireland will be the same as in the rest of the UK I'm afraid. The restrictions are EU mandated and Northern Ireland is (currently) still a member of the EU by virtue of being part of the UK. Mike- didache
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Clubs
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Pipe Polish?
Then there is the old trick of using the oil between your nose and your cheek. Works for me! :puffy: Mike- didache
- Post #8
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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How Many Pipes Do You Members Own?
Umm let's see Eight X105 Petersons Two Kinsale Petersons (a variation on the Sherlock Holmes collection) Set of Two 'Mark Twain' Petersons One Maigret Peterson All these get smoked regularly In addition: One new Vauen LOTR Churchwarden Three Meers (two of which are a Holmes and Watson set I... -
Just Thought I'd Show Off My Latest Watch Purchase.
Lovely watch Jay. I am glad you are feeling more your old self too. For myself, I wear my Tag almost exclusively - there is something about a first class watch which makes the heart sing a little bit. Mike- didache
- Post #29
- Forum: General Discussion
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UK Members, Fall In!
Ok - we tend to call him Father Christmas rather than Santa, but 'Secret Father Christmas' doesn't have quite the same ring :puffpipe: What the man said! Mike- didache
- Post #2
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Anyone Remembers Year of UK Pics Warnings?
The official date is next March - however, it is accepted that there will be some kind of transition period of a couple of years. Mike- didache
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Anyone Remembers Year of UK Pics Warnings?
There is a curious post-script to all this: the regulations about warnings are EU directives. Once Brexit happens, it is arguable that UK manufacturers will no longer be obligated to keep them. I think probably they will, but it is just one of thousands of little legal things that will kick in...- didache
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Auenland LOTR Pipe
Hi all My eldest gave me a belated birthday present which was a contribution to a pipe of my choice. As it was a gift, and unexpected, I went for something I probably never would have bought on my own. I got one of the Auenland pipes made by Vauen. They made the original pipes used in the LOTR... -
St. Bruno's Day
"I've never seen him listed as patron saint of pipe smokers." St Bruno - the patron saint of pipe smokers was the long-time slogan for St Bruno TV advertising. For instance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2_qFk5I76Y Mike- didache
- Post #5
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Condor Ready Rubbed
Nostalgia ain't what it used to be Mike- didache
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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The (Un)Official Secret Santa 2018 Thread!
I'm in! Or at least I hope I am - being from the UK it all rather depends on whether one or two more Brits sign up. I recommend it - it was loads of fun last year. Regards Mike- didache
- Post #50
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Hats!
Yeah - I'm a hat guy too. I've got three fedoras of various styles and a handful of Tilleys for travel and walking. I'm rarely outdoors without something on my head. Mike- didache
- Post #39
- Forum: General Discussion
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Peterson Waterford?
Personally, I think the Waterford is a handsome pipe. I rather like the relatively plain and simple look of it. As you (may) know, I collect the X105 shape and if the Waterford were available in that I would certainly be acquiring one. As for quality, I would imagine it is similar to any of the...- didache
- Post #3
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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It All Started 3 Years Ago
Congrats - from the father of two daughters! Mike- didache
- Post #9
- Forum: General Discussion
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St. Bruno Flake impressions
Like Paulie, St Bruno is one of my go-to blends. It has always been a little subdued I think, at least compared to Condor which is a little more 'in your face'. I don't think McBaren do a bad job either. Mike- didache
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Quite Disappointed with the Turk
I have been in Turkey a few times. I think you really have to be lucky enough to be in the right place to find a real meerschaum carver. I found one in Marmaris - he had hundreds of pipes, in every carving you could imagine. I bought a twin set of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson - the carver very...- didache
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Carter Hall - Bad Flavour
There was so much talk on this forum about CH that I got very curious about it. A forum member from Ireland very graciously sent me a sample. I must admit that I found it very pleasant. It isn't my normal type of smoke (which tends to the Balkan) but it was nice enough in a fairly undemanding...- didache
- Post #46
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The Kilted Life?
mso - you can't see it there but there even was the small dagger (the 'dirk) tucked into one of my socks. Mike- didache
- Post #51
- Forum: General Discussion
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The Kilted Life?
Reminds me of the old joke where someone asks a Scot, "Is anything worn under the kilt?" The Scot replies, "Nae laddie, it's all in perfect working order". :oops: Mike- didache
- Post #16
- Forum: General Discussion