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  1. Scottmi

    Genesis Mission

    I choose optimism. https://www.energy.gov/genesis
  2. Scottmi

    How Old is Pipe Smoking?

    at least 250 BC, unless it's a soap bubble pipe?
  3. Scottmi

    3I/ATLAS Generating Own Light?

    got popcorn? gonna be interesting https://avi-loeb.medium.com/does-3i-atlas-generate-its-own-light-e9775594afc5
  4. Scottmi

    The Rough Road to Rio: An MG Adventure for the Ages

    Great story! "On June 3, 1954, sporting pith helmets and smoking pipes, before a small gathering of friends and classmates, Baker and Fabry departed..." https://www.hagerty.com/media/great-reads/the-rough-road-to-rio-an-mg-adventure-for-the-ages/
  5. Scottmi

    Tobacco Industry Recent Strength

    Not exactly legislation, but I was quite surprised to see recent Tobacco Industry market segment was the strongest current growth sector, with the following recent price changes: Last 3 mo. +14.4% Last 6 mo. +24.3% Last 12 mo. +55.5% (per Value Line May 2, 2025) What's going on!?
  6. Scottmi

    Artificial Superintelligence "ASI"

    Eric Schmidt: Within six years: a mind smarter than the sum of humans -- scaled, recursive, free. We have no language for what’s coming.
  7. Scottmi

    Underrated Blends

    I haven't seen this come up in a while.. What are your favorite under rated (or under-smoked) blends that are *ahem* still available? I'll start with: 4th Generation 1931 Flake Robert Lewis Wingfield What do you think more folks should try?
  8. Scottmi

    Mysterious Sea Creatures

    thread
  9. Scottmi

    Coffee Brewing Methods and Your Health

    Coffee brewing methods can have a big impact on heart health so says this study from Sweden
  10. Scottmi

    3D Printed RC Semi

    Hot damn! :)
  11. Scottmi

    Buffalo Story

    I'm not a big game hunter and have no desire to go to Africa for anything, but enjoy the genre of dangerous game stories. Always beware.
  12. Scottmi

    Pyramid News

    this is fun! If confirmed.. WOWOWOWOWOW!
  13. Scottmi

    PAD n' TAD

    Well, wasn't an itch, really, but when down in the big city visiting family, stopped into the local B&M. Washington state prices so couldn't go wild, but had quite a stash of MB and Sutliff tins in the store. Several 8oz Maple Shadows, HH Rustica, Dark Twist, Viprati and some other H&H, and a...
  14. Scottmi

    Pipe collection British Pathe

    Quite a few pipes of which I’ve never seen the like!
  15. Scottmi

    What's behind the name for Sillem's Mayor 1814 Flake?

    Never actually thought about it until seeing this: https://x.com/BrianRoemmele/status/1890819734586933682 (link fixed) Now I am wondering! Anyone know?
  16. Scottmi

    Retirement

    I expect there is a wealth of experience on this topic amongst our forum's membership, with many there already, and many looking forward to it, and many still blissfully removed from this eventual 'state of grace.' Found this to be an interesting commentary, that I largely agree with...
  17. Scottmi

    2025 will be the Year of...

    The beginning of the Robot Age. AI, robotics and autonomous tech are all coming online, and to the retail consumer/user, fast! So, I predict 2025 will be recognized as the start of the Robot Age. What do you foresee?
  18. Scottmi

    Bremen Winter 2024 Reviews

    His Winter Reviews crack me up, and this doesn't disappoint! Lovely Lounge!
  19. Scottmi

    The Ghost Pipe

    Good story by Chuck Stanion. Well done! https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/the-ghost-pipe
  20. Scottmi

    Anyone Tried Peretti B-94?

    I have not seen it on their site before, is it new? Wondering if anyone has tried this burley blend, has comment on it. "Blend B-94 A blend we have made up specially for smokers who have desired a rich, smooth rum cured tobacco. Its unique flavor and pleasant aroma have made it a favorite."