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  1. gubbyduffer

    Solar Eclipse. Have Fun.

    Good luck with the weather, to anyone planning to see the solar eclipse tomorrow. Sadly not visible here in Scotland, but I imagine there are plenty here, who are within fairly easy range of good viewing. Enjoy.
  2. gubbyduffer

    Long Shot. Anyone Play Carrom?

    As per the title, this is a long shot, but on the back of unusual sports threads I recently saw clips of guys in India playing Carrom. I have to admit it looks like a cool table top game to perhaps while away the hours on rainy afternoons during caravaning holidays. Is it as fun as it looks or...
  3. gubbyduffer

    What Are You Drinking? January 2024.

    Broke in the new year with an 11yo Teaninich. Lovely stuff. Happy New year to you all.
  4. gubbyduffer

    First Bowl in Two Month

    Weather got colder! Bout of covid! Lack of enthusiasm! Change of heart! Chacom Maya filled with SG Grousemoor! Chilling in shed! Bloody awesome! All is good.
  5. gubbyduffer

    Rugby World Cup. Who's Watching?

    Anyone been watching the World Cup? I don't normally follow rugby, but it has pulled me in. Some exciting matches so far. Sadly Scotland failed to progress from a tough group. There have been some thrilling semi finals, especially NZ vs Ireland and SA vs France. Would love to see a New Zealand...
  6. gubbyduffer

    Mindless Vandalism as Hadrian's Wall!

    Angered to hear of the deliberate felling of an sycamore tree on Hadrian's Wall, which is a World Heritage Site. Police have arrested a 16yo. I visited there a couple of years ago, and although only a tree, its quite iconic, and is often photographed, and has been a film location for Robin Hood...
  7. gubbyduffer

    24 Hours of Le Mans

    Who is watching? Been exciting so far. Some great overtakes as well as a number of shunts. Its great seeing so many cars in the top category all looking quite different. Peugeot design has no rear wing. Cheering on the Ferrari's here, but also intrigued by the Chip Ganassi Cadillac, but...
  8. gubbyduffer

    Lance Reddick RIP

    Sad to hear of the death of Lance Reddick from the excellent series The Wire. Lance's death is another of several recently that have brought my own mortality even closer. I have little to add just now other than hearing of the death of a seemingly fit individual little more than a decade older...
  9. gubbyduffer

    Primal Scream's Martin Duffy RIP!

    After hearing the death of British musician Terry Hall, just heard that Primal Scream and Charlatans keyboard player Martin Duffy has died after a fall at his home at the age of 55. He stepped in to play for the Charlatans live after the death of their original keyboard player. He learned all...
  10. gubbyduffer

    Legal Moonshine.. Any Good?

    I am a scotch single malt lover who dabbles into bourbon, rum, brandy and particularly rye. I am looking for tasty and interesting alternatives with an eye on saving a few pounds. I see various 'moonshines' sold in mason jars on line and am wondering if they are any good? The avb/proofs are...
  11. gubbyduffer

    Bulldog Restoration

    Purchased a caked up dirty bulldog last week. Just finished work on bringing it back to life. I never used to like the look ofbulldog shape until I got one previously. I like how they feel in the hand. Before After
  12. gubbyduffer

    How Do You Know When Summer Has Arrived?

    This is when I get the feeling summer is here.
  13. gubbyduffer

    James Web Launch

    Merry Christmas everyone. Anyone else watching?
  14. gubbyduffer

    What Are You Drinking Nov 2021

    This is my drinks cabinet selection just now
  15. gubbyduffer

    Le Mans, Anyone Watching?

    Le Mans starts tomorrow. My 12 yo son is a big fan of motorsport, as is his friend who is staying tomorrow for a sleep over. Both are really excited. We have printed off the list of entrants. My son is following Toyota Gazoo, as well as Paul Di Resta in LMP2. Anyone else planning on watching Le...
  16. gubbyduffer

    New Morgan Bones Pipe Review.

    I am a relatively new pipe smoker based in Scotland recently bought a Morgan Bones pipe from their UK distributor. The pipe is a Stubby Bulldog on which I have placed a rubber pipe bit to protect the mouth piece. Early days but it is smoking beautifully. Lovely hand feel to the sand blasted...
  17. gubbyduffer

    Bowl Sanding Question Regarding Brand Stamp

    I have ordered my first cheap estate pipe to try to refurbish. I have also ordered micro mesh pads for sanding off the stain. Never having done this before, I am wondering if the stain can typically be removed without sanding Out the manufacturers stamp from the shank? If so, Is there a best...
  18. gubbyduffer

    Solani White & Black Review

    I aim to bring my inexperience into a review. Initial thoughts are that I really like this one. Description says it's a ready rubbed mix of virginia, latakia and black cavendish. No other orientals so not a true English. I smoked it straight from the tin and initially thought it felt lacking in...
  19. gubbyduffer

    Hello from Scotland

    Hello everyone. I am based in southern Scotland. I have been smoking a pipe for only a couple of months, but am thoroughly enjoying the journey. I tried cigars around 6 months ago before realising they weren't really for me. I initially thought aromatics would be the way forward for me, but I...
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