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Holy Smokes I'm A Senior Member!
It snuck right up on me :-) Thanks all for making this a great place to kill time and learn about my favorite hobby!- spyder71
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Went out to play!
I don't really discuss my issues because I don't want people to feel bad for me. But I wanted to share something with the group because I had a great night and that itself is noteworthy. I am disabled due to spinal issues and a seizure disorder. When my seizures began I lost my ability to work...- spyder71
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Is this a "real" clay pipe?
Picked this up in a lot of pipes and am wondering if this is a real clay pipe that I can smoke, or just decoration? Hoping it's real so I can try my first clay! -
My Second Attempt At Rustication
Decided I would rescue another no name leather bound pipe that was in awful shape. So far it smokes well enough to keep. I was going to keep it smooth where the shank met the bit but I slipped :oops: I didn't think to get a pic of the pipe when it was still leather covered. Then... And... -
I got Christmas presents from a member!
Three big ol samples of C&D and a really cool little flake pipe! And because this was such a nice gesture I set out to restore the pipe right away, and I am smoking some PS Navy Flake in it as I type! I love it all and thank you so much! -
Big Brown Truck Brings PAD Attack
TUMS is the cure for PAD...Time To Unload My Stuff! Just got my latest and greatest Baccy order from Pipesandcicars.com These guys ship fast! 16oz Haunted Bookshop 16oz Epiphany 14oz Tub O' Angler's Dream Man I do love these tobaccos! And I'm off continue smoking myself into a nic induced...- spyder71
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Top Three Favorite Baccy List
Just curious as to what folks favor. Here are mine and share yours if you like! Haunted Bookshop Epiphany Prince Albert These three I can't live without!- spyder71
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Bowl group sizes?
I googled Dunhill Group sizes because I read they are the industry standard but had very little luck. Anyone have a size chart or know the sizing? -
Jack Knife Plug Cut Question
Anybody bought the ready rub yet? I like to cube cut the snot out of it and will stick with the plug style if the ready rubbed is ribbon cut. Thank you!- spyder71
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My first Butz (before pics)
I'm excited about this pipe and a little nervous as well. I NEVER buy a pipe with only one picture but something told me to do it and I had some money from selling an estate. So here is my new to me Butz Choquin "Camargue" as I will receive it. This brand is one I have wanted to try but assumed... -
Three Flea-Bay Clunkers I Rescued...NOT 4 SALE!
Title says it all. Here they are together Some have seen this one that was inspired by a forum members awesome was dripping theme No same Italy Briar that was in awful shape and a ugly brownish mess of a stain job This was a ColorDuke in awful shape and a broken stem. At first I... -
What leather dye colors to use?
I have black by Feildings or whatever the brand is...the bottle is all covered up by a mishap with my dogs and a chew toy. I need to know a couple of the most common colors like "brown", "light brown", or whatever. Helpful pipe dying hints would also be much appreciated! We should have a... -
Mystery tin arrives in mail today...
Big white envelope with an address that reads "Dream Castle." Call me paranoid but the thing spooked me a bit. All my baccy orders and pipe acquisitions are accounted for....And the envelope rattles...yeah like I'm opening that! So I look on the Google for this company Dream Castle and find...- spyder71
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Mystery tin arrives in mail today...
Big white envelope with an address that reads "Dream Castle." Call me paranoid but the thing spooked me a bit. All my baccy orders and pipe acquisitions are accounted for....And the envelope rattles...yeah like I'm opening that! So I look on the Google for this company Dream Castle and find...- spyder71
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"Eruption" My first attempt at rustication
So I got this old leather covered pipe that was pretty shot. The stitches were coming off and the bowl rim was torched so I took it apart to see how bad the Briar was under the leather. There was lots of small fills scattered all over, maybe 18 or so but just tiny spots. I decided this one was... -
A few pipe restoration questions
I am finding that cleaning up estates is a perfect hobby for my disabilities and I want to take it further and so I have a few questions. I just need quick answers to send me researching in the right direction. Although, this is probably a topic of interest to quite a few folks on here so If you... -
My first TAD attack has arrived and here is what I got!
I have been selling estate pipes on flea-bay and finally had enough saved to get the free shipping here is what I got... 1 tub o The Prince 8 ounces Proper English 8 ounces Haunted Bookshop 2 tins Jack Knife Plug 1 ounce Burley X-tra to try and its love at first bowl! Way too many pipe...- spyder71
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MacBaren Bulk Burley London Blend and PA
Can anyone compare the two for me? I love my PA and want to see if I can find a cheaper choice that will be similar enough that I won't miss the PA. I have read all the reviews I can find but wanted some member input if possible. Thanks all!- spyder71
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First Penzance!!! (Thank You DD951)
I've liked some baccy and even hated a few but this stuff is by far THE best and WORST I have tried yet. Best because I can't wait to smoke more and couldn't wait even before my first bowl was gone. Worse because I have seen you guys having a hard time getting it and I am afraid I wont be able...- spyder71
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Having trouble finding answer pls help
Heres the thing, I have a couple pipes that I think would smoke so much better if the airway was less restricted. I can't seem to find an industry standard on airway size. I have one pipe especially that I think would stop gurgling if the hole was a tad bigger and have found some supporting...