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  1. winton

    Pipe Shape: Match the Tobacco?

    After 10+ years of smoking, I have decided that the most important factor for my pipe enjoyment is temperature. I want it to be between 50 - 80 degrees. If the outdoor temperature is outside the stated temperature, I get grumpy.
  2. winton

    Looking Forward to the Next Chicago Pipe Show!

    Yesterday, I found two certificates, from Craig. This Certificate attests to the appointment and commission of JOHN WINTON as the duly appointed MINISTER OF INFORMATION, with all the duties, rights, obligations and authority of such office. Dated this 26th day of AUGUST, 2017. I also received...
  3. winton

    Looking Forward to the Next Chicago Pipe Show!

    Today, as I smoked, I remembered many pleasant times, I had in smoking tent. One of my favorite times, was going into the tent. Since I was early, I smoked alone. Eventually, someone else would sit at my table. We would share favorite blends and become friends. Then others would join in, or...
  4. winton

    Apology to Forum Members

    Here is my rant: My daughter just donated her hair to cancer victims. Yeah, yeah, I know the good this will do. But, I mourn her long curly hair. She looks like Tinker Bell, without the wings.
  5. winton

    Upset Spouses and You

    My wife and I will celebrate our 30th anniversary in about two months. She is asthmatic and allergic to to smoke. When I decided to pick up the pipe, I told her that I would drop the pipe immediately, if the pipe hurt her. (All my smoking is in a detached garage or a smoke shop.) The wife and...
  6. winton

    Why Did you Start Smoking a Pipe, and Why Do You Still?

    About 10 years ago, I was curious about pipes. I purchased a pipe and some tobacco. I found out about the Chicago Pipe Club. Since then, I have learned how to smoke a pipe, what tobacco works for me, and made many friends.
  7. winton

    Taurus Auctions Does it Again - New March 2022 Auction Coming

    I liked some of the pipes. I am glad to see pipes of this caliber. This encourages carvers to continue the craft.
  8. winton

    Thoughts on Smoking Indoors

    It has been around 5-10 years since the last time I had to take my wife to the hospital, due to a reaction to smoke. Later today, it should warm up to 25 degrees. I will retreat to my detached garage / smoking lounge, and fill the area with wonderful smoke. Before she returns from work, I will...
  9. winton

    Is a Basket Pipe Better than a Cob?

    I have worked with wood for many years. Thus, I have a strong bias toward a wooden pipe. Yes, I have a cob, or two, but they are like doorknobs. They work, but nothing to be excited about.
  10. winton

    Having a drink with your smoke?

    I will have coffee, when I go to my unheated garage. The temperature is presently "HONKING COLD!"
  11. winton

    How Long Does a Bowl Last You?

    The temp is presently 16 degrees. When I go out to my unheated garage, I have no intention to brrreaking my smoking record.
  12. winton

    Thinning The Herd. Which Would You Keep?

    Who cares what I want? Choose the ones you want. If you are desperate for advice, I suggest eliminating all pipes that don't have tapered stems. Obviously, eliminate all bamboo. I am cheap, but I won't smoke a cob, unless I am in a dire situation. Big pipes are great when the temperature is 16...
  13. winton

    Have a Smoking Room? What's it Like?

    My wife and daughter are asthmatic and allergic to to smoke. All my smoking is in my detached garage. I really need to fix the heater in my garage.
  14. winton

    Groundhog Day celebrations!

    The Groundhog Day movie was actually filmed in Woodstock, IL. One year, we told our kids schools, that we, the Winton family, are going to Woodstock to take part in the Groundhog Day event. My daughter had to write a paper about the holiday. This is a once in a lifetime event. (If you do it...
  15. winton

    How Would you Value your Pipes?

    Yesterday, I smoked a cob. I probably spent less then $10. I also have a commissioned meer, from a friend, around $150. Most of my pipes are around $50, or less. But, I don't value them by their cost or present value. I value them by the memories of the pipe. This pipe was made by Ryan or...
  16. winton

    Chicago Pipe Show 2022

    Hi everyone, I have just been informed that the 2022 CPCC pipe show is on. I have been asked to forward Craig Cobine‘s words about the show: “We have Inflation, covid, war in Europe, Taiwan and China, food and gas prices, who cares? The world needs a pipe show. We have a Pipe Show. It's on, it...
  17. winton

    Enjoying My Polinski Estate Pipe with Some Maltese Falcon

    I have one of his pipes. I highly recommend him. His pipes are larger than I usually smoke.
  18. winton

    Pipes and Double Edged Razors?

    My beard is twice as long as my avatar, and now mostly white. I can't conceive of any reason that I would want to shave more of my face. OK, I enjoy when small kids, point at me and ask their mother if that is Santa.
  19. winton

    Typical Pipe Smoking Attire

    Right now, it is 1 degree F. I am quite comfortable wearing a tee shirt and a sweat shirt. I don't know why y'all are complaining. WAIT! Did you think I was going out to smoke? What a stupid idea.
  20. winton

    How to Best use my Pipe Budget?

    Over the last 10 years, I have acquired more pipes than I need. Most of these are from the Chicago Pipe Show. Actually, most are from two carvers.
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