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  1. menckenite

    Belated Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and a Special Thanks

    I’ve been off line for two weeks and have missed much on these forums and unfortunately it doesn’t look like I’ll get to catch up any time soon. The disadvantage of being off work for two weeks is that it will take three weeks to catch up. The fine people were I work gave me cash for Christmas...
  2. menckenite

    Grandpa ... reminiscing

    Am I wrong for thinking this is funny? :lol:
  3. menckenite

    New Pipe and my last …

    until the holidays, unless I buy another before then. :wink: I’ve had my eye on this Ebony Peterson Standard System Pipe (302 Fishtail) for several days now and finally pressed the “Enter” key this morning. I called smokingpipes yesterday morning and ask many questions about the Peterson...
  4. menckenite

    New Cavicchi

    I went to a local pipe shop,The Briary , last month and bought my first Cavicchi. I’ve had about six bowls and it has smoked very well. Would you call this shape a Zulu? Lawrence, I’ve missed you the last few visits at Skips. We'll need to arrange a visit when the "General" is there and...
  5. menckenite

    My mom picked up a Dr.!

    She was antiquing and bought this Dr. Grabow “Regal” diamond shank bent bulldog. I have not cleaned it and the pics are just as I got it. Thanks Mom!
  6. menckenite

    Don't forget to say "Bless You"

  7. menckenite

    Back from Vacation

    I just returned from Gulf Shores Alabama with the family. We had some good times, great food, and I enjoyed a few bowls on the beach. It was nice smoking a pipe while relaxing under a shade, feeling the ocean breeze, sipping a few cold beers, and taking in the view(s) 8). The only time I got...
  8. menckenite

    For those looking for Squadron Leader

    Cup O' Joes has Squadron Leader in stock in 250g and 1 lb. Limit: One per customer.
  9. menckenite

    Been out and out

    Hey gang, I've been down with a viral throat infection all week. I had a good run, 3.5 years without being sick. I've missed you guys, my pipes, and missed doing something, ... anything. Anyway, I've recovered enough to take my boys to Atlanta for the day and see the Hawks vs the Heat play...
  10. menckenite

    T.A.D. Today

    2 x KINGFISHER 2oz BALKAN SASIENI 50 g Mac Baren ROLL CAKE 100g Peter Stokkebye BALKAN SUPREME 4oz.
  11. menckenite

    Another Bulldog

    I was not in the market to purchase another pipe because I bought one yesterday that I have not had a chance to take pictures of but I found this W.O. Larsen Bulldog today from one of our sponsors, Briar Blues, and had to have it. I spoke with Mike and he gave me the "ok" to use his pictures...
  12. menckenite

    Song Lyric Image

    If I ever change avatars again, I think I'll go with this one: "I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's.....His hair was perfect."––Warren Zevon
  13. menckenite

    P.A.D. side effects showed up today.

    My recent P.A.D resulted from a Bulldog bite. This is a Peterson Pre-Republic "PREMIER SELECTION" bulldog. If my sources are correct, it was made between 1937 and 1949 because it has "Made in Ireland" stamp. It has a replacement stem but other than that ...
  14. menckenite

    Irish Flake Tin Change and T.A.D.

    Hello all, I just received the results of my latest T.A.D. attack, see below, and noticed that the tin for Peterson's Irish Flake has changed. It is now the same size and shape tin as Univeristy Flake. I know that it will not affect the tobacco but I like the old tin better. 2 Peterson: Irish...
  15. menckenite

    Briar Density: Variable or Not?

    ulsterpaddy’s post on “2 bad smokes” made me want to pose a few questions about briar density. We’ve discussed how bowl shape, thickness, grain pattern, finishes (smooth, rusticated, sandblasted, and shellac) could possibly affect the pipes performance here: two questions and here: bowl temp...
  16. menckenite

    Dubinthedam (aka Pierce), Welcome!

    Pierce, I wanted to personally welcome you to this site because I’m a fan of your youtube videos. Your videos were some of the first I watched when returning to pipe smoking and you inspired me to try flakes (of which I am most grateful). I’m glad you joined the site and look forward to your...
  17. menckenite

    menckenite now "William" plus A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

    Hey gang, Now that I'm a "senior" member it looks like I'm going to stick around and I thought it time to start using my real name. I've been off work since Dec. 17th and have very limited access to a computer, so I will not be on much again until next year. That gives a good reason to go ahead...
  18. menckenite

    21 Days Later This Arrives

    A Dunhill Shell 5105 The pic is from the seller as I have not had time to take my own. There are a few more pics of this pipe in my signature link below. I never thought I would purchase a Dunhill because I considered them too pricy, especially since I could buy several pipes for what one...
  19. menckenite

    PAD strikes again

    I found some items on ebay last week that should be arriving this week. I wanted to share some early pics I took from the sellers post. There are more pics in my tag link below for those interested. They don't make Falcon bowls that look this good anymore and it's an International version. A...
  20. menckenite

    Full Virginia Flake 1lb Box

    After getting a few ounces of FVF and deciding that it was a tobacco that I always wanted to have a supply of, I checked around and found a 1lb box. While waiting on the box I was curious as to how it was package and what it looked like. Of course I found images of 50g tins and 250g boxes but...