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    Happy Fall From My Son

    Trusting that, at the moment anyway, he isn't copying your pipe smoking, though! Great to see these young ones simply enjoying life.
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    Illsted Own No. 88

    My thanks, guys, for your help. It appears that my colleague has now found what he is looking for. I am extremely grateful for your advice and help. We pipe smokers are a helpful bunch, are we not! Enjoy your pipes today.
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    Illsted Own No. 88

    A pipe colleague has asked me about Illsted Own No. 88. I have not heard of this. It could be available in Germany or other parts of Europe. Has anyone come across it? If so, how accessible is it and any suggestions of retailers? I had thought I posted this topic last evening but it looks as if...
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    Pipe tobacco in Germany

    HU Tobaccos. again. Recently found them and ordered and now smoked some wonderful flakes (Sunset and Haymaker). Well worth a visit to their website. Living in the UK was no problem re ordering. Living in Germany itself will be, I would imagine, very easy indeed. Best of luck with the search and...
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    Any Hot Tea drinkers here?

    I love tea. Earl grey is the favourite, but its quality varies with the manufacturer. Also, I like a good strong malty variety. Black and green I quite like, but they are rarities in my repertoire! Not so fond of fruity or herbal teas,though. Lately, I've been buying loose tea much more and...
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    I am a pipe-smoker

    Would the above common items also share a theme with certain clothes? I like (could this be to do with being an Englishman?) tweeds, cotton shirts, cotton or wool socks and good old leather brogues. I don't spend a lot on these, but when I do buy I tend to get something that will last years and...
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    I am a pipe-smoker

    Well said, Hunter. Sentiments here that I take to heart and heartily agree upon! I, too, read voraciously. I do not have a television and most of my spare income, in company with William above, seems to be dedicated to pipes (and tobacco, of course) and books. I garden, walk and enjoy company...
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    The Joy of smoking with other pipe folk

    Having spent long years going it alone as a pipe smoker, simply because I didn't know anyone else nearby who smoked a pipe, it has been only recently, in the last month, that I have had the absolute joy of being able to smoke a pipe with someone else beside me doing exactly the same. This new...
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    My first 20 pipes some thoughts

    Like you, Owen, I have been buying pipes more, particularly in the last twelve months. Your £144 is a snip compared to what I've spent! Well done for surging ahead with your interests. I can only echo what has already been said above. Take your time, have a good think, explore the pipes that you...
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    Falcon

    A Falcon International has the same interchangeable bowl system as the mainline Falcon pipes, but instead of the bare three-part aluminium stem structure it has a single rounded shank that is coated (at least mine is) with a dark colouring. A plastic stem slots on to this; I've noticed the...
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    Falcon

    I have four Falcons now, three of the usual (one each of straight, bent and curved) and an International. I love each one, but particularly the curved. Six bowls between them. Light as a feather, robust and sturdy. They smoke cool, fresh and breaking in a bowl seems somehow easier than with...
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    How Many Pipes Do You Own?

    Around 30 so far, including two cobs that have been recent additions. Ten of the overall total are what might be called artisan, including Askwith's, Eltang, Neerup and Northern Briars plus a single Larrysson. These, with the rest, which include Petersons, Savinelli's and Falcons plus four...
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    Recommended great British makers!

    Chris Askwith has recently added a second dimension to his pipe range, called Askwith Pioes (as opposed to his handmade ones). These are just as well made, but cheaper in price and, for me, more affordable. I have two of them at the moment and they smoke great. Larrysson pipes is, yes indeed...
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    I love Escudo

    I am also a convert to Escudo. It will not be my staple, but it sits very comfortably and securely with all the great blends I've tried this year. It was introduced to me by a fellow pipe fan and he generously sent me a whole tin. I've jarred it up and will let it age for a while. However, that...
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    Smoking Jackets Online

    Relevant to the topic but slightly askew of it, I don't wear a smoking jacket as such, but when I'm smoking I wear clothes that I know I will not use when visiting, going to meetings or business arrangements. I have a set of trousers and jumpers that I call my house/garden and smoking gear...
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    Recommended great British makers!

    As a Britisher, I try and buy home-made pipes as much as I can afford. Two makers in the last year have stood out for me - Chris Askwith (Askwith Pipes) based way down South in Plymouth and Ian Walker of Northern Briars, based in Cheshire. Both these gentlemen create very fine pipes indeed and I...
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    What Brought YOU?

    Like a member above, I always felt as a lad that, if I were to smoke, a pipe would be the thing. All of my family were cigarette smokers, except a distant relative who smoked a pipe. Seeing, back in the 1970s, plenty of men (I'm sure there were ladies too, but the social mores of the day forbade...
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    Peterson Pipe Lighter

    I bought a genuine Peterson lighter, without any 'attachments' and it has proven to be the best of a long line of lighters that have, without fail, failed! The Peterson has a good large gas chamber too, and I find I don't need to refill as much as the others. For the moment, it is a recommended...
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    Tried a Falcon!

    I also love Falcons and have four of them at the moment. A Falcon was my first ever 'proper' pipe when a young man. I still enjoy their looks and lightness of weight, plus they give a cool, smooth smoke. A tip from a pipe acquaintance, should your bowl ever get stuck to the chamber, is to freeze...
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    How Do You Guys Carry?

    I have a Peterson Four Pipe pouch that does the job if I'm taking a few pipes with me somewhere. Around the house, just a small tobacco pouch will do for my flakes. Peterson, again, do a great little box pouch that folds up flat and keeps everything moist and neat. I used to use an old leather...
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