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Shamrocks & Shenanigans 2024
"Everyone's Irish on St. Paddy's Day." ~Murphy MacManus Welcome to my annual official unofficial & completely unauthorized St. Patrick's Day thread. Please post pics as you celebrate or participate in the shenanigans which surround the annual holiday which celebrates Irish-American culture as...- Streeper541
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Members in the Republic of Ireland... Seeking Info.
For any of our members, who reside in the Republic of Ireland, especially those of you who may hail from County Mayo or live around one of the major universities... I've got some questions. I'd like to pick your brain if you don't mind. If this is you, and you don't mind some discussion and...- Streeper541
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Groundhog Day 2024
Neither Punxsutawney Phil nor Buckeye Chuck saw their shadows this morning, predicting an early spring. (I sure hope so) Below is a local story on the rivalry between the two famous whistlepigs. Just another reason Cleveland rocks!- Streeper541
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Chicago 2024: Who's going?
I just booked a room for the Chicago Pipe Show. This will be my first time attending. Pretty excited about it. Anyone else from the forums planning on going?- Streeper541
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Good Eats: Thanksgiving 2023
Most of us here in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow. If you are so inclined, post pics of your holiday feast here or let us know what's on the menu! Be blessed & Happy Thanksgiving!- Streeper541
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Small Scale Tobacco Growing
Next year I plan on incorporating tobacco into my homestead. This will be grown for personal use. I have the room in my barn to hang dry & sun cure the bundles. I can dedicate up to 1/4 acre for it in my rotations. For those of you who grow your own, do you have any advice or tips you'd be able...- Streeper541
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- Forum: Home Blending
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St. Paddy's Day 2023 Shenanigans
"Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh" (Happy St. Patrick's Day to All of You) Citizens of the Emerald Isle and Irish-Americans will celebrate their heritage this week on St. Patrick's Day. Whether you are Irish, of Irish decent, or just Irish for the day, post your St. Paddy's Day shenanigans and...- Streeper541
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Just For Fun
Take the survey below. I'll post the results tomorrow. https://forms.gle/zUMe9jqECuDQRUBa7- Streeper541
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Veterans Day
Just wanted to offer hearty thanks to all the forum members who have served their country.- Streeper541
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Show Off Your Heirloom Estates!
Many of us have estate pipes, but do you have any heirloom estates that were passed down by or inherited from a family member? Please post pics below and share some of the stories behind them.- Streeper541
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Anniversary of the Peterson System Pipe
The site was down for a long time today, but I still wanted to share with those who care a special anniversary before the day was out. On this day, September 3rd, 124 years ago, Charles Peterson’s System Pipe, received its final patent. So, light up a System Pipe this weekend and pay homage to...- Streeper541
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Lady Pipes
Most of y'all know my wife enjoys pipe smoking too. Since she's not on the forum I thought I'd take a moment and show off her smoking cabinet, which is an old secretaries desk we found at an antique mall. On the right rack she has a handful of Petersons and a Savinelli. On the left rack...- Streeper541
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Healthy Eating & You
Amongst my general aches & pains from military service and simply getting older, I have two autoimmune disorders; Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism and Fibromyalgia. The Hashimoto's developed when I was 26. I was diagnosed with the Fibromyalgia about five years ago. I'm 42 now. New research over the...- Streeper541
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Good Dogs
My day began at 0200 this morning when my 11 y/o Mastiff nudged me awake. I spent the next couple hours curled up with him on the floor. He's had a rough couple days and this morning I got really worried. My wife is out of town in Minnesota for Coast Guard business and I'm home with the kids. I...- Streeper541
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Ordo Fraternus Fumi
Ordo Fraternus Fumi translates roughly from the Latin to the Fraternal Order of Smoke. Conversations over time have enlightened me that there are a great deal of members on this forum who are members of various fraternal organizations; collegiate, professional and social. If you are so...- Streeper541
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Peterson Blends On Sale At P&C
For the fellow Pete Geeks and anyone else who enjoys the Peterson tobacco blends; Pipes & Cigars has a 20% off sale on Peterson tins right now. I don't normally shop with them but @ $8.40/tin for University Flake, Irish Flake & 3P is tough to pass up. EMP, Standard Mix & 965 are on sale for...- Streeper541
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What Is Your Standard?
What is your standard for a pipe? What is your standard for tobacco? Essentially, what I am asking is... what are your thoughts on what a pipe should look like, or be made of, or how it should be shaped? How should a tobacco look? How should it taste? How should it smell and perform? What is...- Streeper541
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Peterson Iora Series
The new Peterson Iora series is now available... man do they look good. Described as a special and prestigious part of the "CP" collection of limited, small-run releases. The Iora series, specifically, is distinguished by a breathtaking sandblast and contrast stain. Contrast finishes are almost...- Streeper541
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The Official, Unofficial St. Paddy's Day Celebration!
Thanks. This should be a good thread. (Removed a couple of words) -jpm “Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh!” St. Patrick’s Day blessings to you! March 17th marks a special holiday all over the world; St. Patrick's Day! It’s a day to celebrate togetherness, luck, gratitude, and Irish...- Streeper541
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What Are You Eating? Super Bowl LXI Edition
For those of you watching the big game tonight, let's see the eats! Share pics of your spread below.- Streeper541
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- Forum: Food & Drink