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  1. KafkaStoleMyBike

    My Former Home

    Beautiful ship! I mentioned in your other thread that I’d quite like to live on a boat for a spell. I’ve dreamed of having small quarters on a shipping vessel of some sort, spending my days reading and smoking and wandering the deck- certainly not a realistic vision, I realize, but it’s as...
  2. KafkaStoleMyBike

    OxiClean For Cleaning Oxidized Vulcanite Stems

    Oxyclean “Versatile” is the non-scented brand that I’ve used. After a quick soak (one hour max) I’ll hit the stem with a Magic Eraser and then finish with either a polish or toothpaste (thank you ChasingEmbers). This works for light to moderate oxidation, but some stems have still remained...
  3. KafkaStoleMyBike

    Strange Abodes?

    I’ve moved a ton in my career, across multiple continents. Just reading this thread so far, I’ve added live on a boat to my bucket list. Some of my memorable long term lodgings: -in a Bedouin tent at an Iron Age excavation outside of Petra. Wonderful people with a delicious tea that let me see...
  4. KafkaStoleMyBike

    You're Killing Me, Smalls!

    Cheers from Dallas, Texas!
  5. KafkaStoleMyBike

    ***What Are You Smoking, March 2021?***

    Stopped by my local B&M and he had this on the shelf. Don’t mind if I do- imperfect, unnamed French Dublin briar.
  6. KafkaStoleMyBike

    Morgan Bones Pipes

    Great- reading this means I’ll probably bite the bullet and buy one. I’ve been eyeing them for a while now, as I love unfinished pipes and how they age with use, but never entirely trust reiews on manufacturer sites. Cheers!
  7. KafkaStoleMyBike

    I Did A Thing

    Nice thing you’ve got there. The judge said I’m not supposed to say that anymore, but I don’t think he’s on these forums.
  8. KafkaStoleMyBike

    Holy Mailbox Explosion!

    I don’t know... may need another cob. Nice haul!
  9. KafkaStoleMyBike

    Nausea

    What tobacco are you smoking? I think it’s easy starting out to lean towards aromatics, but try something light without a super dense topping. Latakia and Oriental blends may be a good start, and avoid perique or straight burley. I’ve also found that five or six whiskeys while smoking gives me...
  10. KafkaStoleMyBike

    Which Tin Should I Pop Next?

    I love the feeling of “what to try next”, and am interested to hear what you choose. I’ve received more positive comments about the room note of Eileen’s Dream when smoking around others than just about any other blend, for what it’s worth. OGS is also fantastic.
  11. KafkaStoleMyBike

    Storm Time!!

    Stay safe, Cosmic. I’ve moved between tornado alley and the Rockies most of my life, and genuinely miss the news from this weekend of 36” of snow in spring. That being said, I certainly will take mornings shovel snow and cleaning vehicles over my experiences with tornados. Lots of fun to watch...
  12. KafkaStoleMyBike

    A Fun Orlik Deluxe Restoration

    Beautiful job!! I’m hoping to get a similar contrast on my next pet project.
  13. KafkaStoleMyBike

    ***What Are You Smoking, March 2021?***

    My 5th or 6th bowl of this black pepper in a no-name French that I’m using to experiment on with carburetors.
  14. KafkaStoleMyBike

    Texas Bill to Prohibit Sale of Flavored Tobacco

    My thoughts as well: it’s the device and delivery that they take issue with, not so much the tobacco; the TX bill cites an article focusing on menthol cigarettes. This is all predicated on politicians putting together independent thoughts and reasoning, though, so I won’t hold my breath.
  15. KafkaStoleMyBike

    Texas Bill to Prohibit Sale of Flavored Tobacco

    Probably suited for another thread, but I mostly agree. I’ve donated my body to science (pipe smoker lungs and all), but some cursory research on for-profit cadaver companies shows a huge number of issues. Or you can just Google ‘bucket full of penises’ and see an example of the issue. Trust...
  16. KafkaStoleMyBike

    For My Birthday Today

    Happy Birthday!!
  17. KafkaStoleMyBike

    Texas Bill to Prohibit Sale of Flavored Tobacco

    This is the same state that wants to make buying and selling human remains legal and profitable, but hey... it’s Texas. I just live here.
  18. KafkaStoleMyBike

    What Are You Listening To? - March 2021

    I’ve been on a Social Distortion binge lately, sprinkling in some other cow punk bands and Mike’s solo materials.
  19. KafkaStoleMyBike

    What are You Watching, 2021? Rating [*/5]

    We just finished “Sound of Metal” on Amazon Prime. Absolutely phenomenal film, especially if you have family/friends in the deaf community. I usually don’t put too much weight into film awards or critics, but this film deserves all the praise it receives.
  20. KafkaStoleMyBike

    Anyone Else Snag Some C&D Beast?

    This is one of those rare times my insomnia gave me a leg up! I got some to try and some to cellar. Then I figured that, since I’m placing an order, I’ll grab some other tobaccos. This, of course, led me to another site where I bought still more tobaccos, culminating at the natural endpoint in...
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