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I’m back!
Well folks, due to an unexpected health problem that was both persistent and unexplained, I was forced into that horrible state of existence where the pipe was forbidden by both the wife and the doctor! (They ganged up on me!) I haven’t had a pipe in almost 2 years!!! ...but fear not my...- lonefrog615
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Worth the price
A while ago I posted here about my desire to "step up" from Petes and Savs and see if the next tier of pipes (in terms of pricing) was worth the extra loot. I have since acquired 2 Castellos and 3 Radices. My report: Though I can still say that I have some fine smoking cobs and some wonderful...- lonefrog615
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Question for the English blend smokers
I just recently discovered how much I love GL Pease's Westminster. That complexity along with the soft round taste is the pinnacle of pipe smoking zen to me. Here's my question: what blend(s) would you recommend I try knowing that I like this one so well? (Note: I'm a bit sensitive to vitamin...- lonefrog615
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One Light Wonder!!!
Let it be chiseled deeply into the hallowed marble stones of pipe smoking history that on this day, January 20th in the year of our lord 2017 that I, Stephen Wilson of Atlanta GA, have finally, after 20 years of pipe smoking, have experienced the utter joy of smoking a bowl of tobacco all the...- lonefrog615
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Castello or something else
So I have recently been lucky enough to recieve 2 different Castellos both of which had (IMHO rather serious) defects. No doubt those of you who are active on here read my previous thread discussing the whole fiasco as it unfolded. This time I am hoping to gather you folk's collective opinion...- lonefrog615
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For Crying Out Loud!
Warning: Rant. I just recieved my first Castello pipe as a wonderful gift from my lovely fiance. She picked out the most beautiful #10 KK Castello grade. I was floored at such an amazing gift! .....until inspection time. The entire tobacco chamber is drilled noticeably off-center. The right...- lonefrog615
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Santa's plans: Acquired!
Well folks, By way of very credible reports it would seem that I am to recieve my first Castello pipe for Christmas. A #10 smooth "Castello" grade KK. Life is good.- lonefrog615
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Moving on from Peterson and Savinelli
Well folks I'm looking to move my pipe collecting up to the next level. Gone are the days of endless scanning of the 1200 some odd Savinelli's and 1300 or so Peterson's at some online retailer. I'm ready to plunk down the dough to see if the next higher price bracket can end the fustration...- lonefrog615
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Pipe problem
Hi there, long time reader of these forums. First time posting. I have a bit of a problem and I'm hoping to get a tip or two from some of the more experienced pipers out there. I just finished a tasty bowl of Black woods flake (a favorite of mine) but I was thoroughly fustrated with what (at...- lonefrog615
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions