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Pipes On TV-Recent Sightings
Two recent sightings of pipe smoking on TV: "All Things Great and Small" now showing on PBS features a pipe smoking Veterinarian. The new Netflix movie "Dig" shows Ralph Fiennes smoking a pipe all the way through.He looks like he knows what he is doing, too. Interestingly, both this early 20th...- writingraav
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An Interesting Read
This came into my inbox today, Tobacco Business, with an interesting article about Caminetto:Three Generations of Excellence -...- writingraav
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New Sean Reum Pipe
Should be on its way to me on Monday.- writingraav
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Cellaring Question
I'm thinking of stocking up on pouches of the new Amphora English. Can they be stored in the sealed pouches or should I remove the contents to a mason jar? How long do you think they can remain in the pouches?- writingraav
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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The Peterson Pipe Book
I haven't seen too many comments here on the Peterson Pipe Book by Mark Irwin and Gary Malmberg, published by Briar Books Press. I bought a copy about a week ago and I am slowly working my way through it. It is a gorgeous book, a little smaller than coffee table size so I can still read it at my...- writingraav
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- Forum: Tobacciana History
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What Player?
The player does not show up for me on the show page. FYI- writingraav
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- Forum: Pipes Magazine Radio Show
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Philly's Christopher Morley Club 25th Anniversary - Founders Event
Anyone in the area is invited to the 25th Anniversary of the Christopher Morley Pipe Club on October 17th and the Pen&Pencil Club in Center City. We will honor our founders. There will be a display of memorabilia from back in the day, and our Keynote speaker will be our long time member William...- writingraav
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- Forum: Pipe Clubs
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ENGLISH FLAKES
I've been wondering why the preponderance of flakes are VA's and VaPers? I know there are some English flakes, but they seem much less prevalent. Anyone have agues as to why this is? Or is my impression off base?- writingraav
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Pipe Shops in Poland
I will be traveling to Poland later in the year, specifically Warsaw and Cracow. Any advice on tobacconists in either city? Thanks- writingraav
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A Very Supportive Article
I thought folks might enjoy reading this:'https://jewishjournal.com/opinion/184292/)'- writingraav
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The End of P&T Magazine
William Serad just reported on the Christopher Morley Pipe Club Facebook page that the new owners have decided to discontinue Pipis and Tobacco Magazine. The Spring issue will be the final one. Very sad new for our hobby.- writingraav
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Wally Frank Made in Italy
I recently acquired a Wally Frank pipe Imported Briar Made in Italy. Does anyone know who was making pipes for Wally Frank in Italy? The pipe has a built-in wind-up that swivels over the bowl. Any idea of how to date this pipe? Thanks for your help in advance. Ira- writingraav
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- Forum: Italian Pipes
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Segregating Pipes
This may be a basic question, but after years of smoking only Virginias and VaPers I've suddenly acquitted a taste for English blends. Do I really need to dedicate some pipes to one style and others to the other? I don't have that many pipes and the ones I do have I like to smoke regardless of...- writingraav
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Bent or Straight: Which came first and when?
Does anyone happen to know whether briar pipes were first made as straight or bent? I thought I heard that straight came first. If so, when did bent pipes appear? Thanks- writingraav
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Canvasback Decoy
HI I was gifted a tin of The Bufflehead Shop Canvasback Decoy at least five years ago, possibly six. I am about to open it and wondered about its original date. The code on the bottom of the tin is:111 123. I can't tell if that is a date code and if it is, how to read it. Anyone out there have...- writingraav
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion