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  1. Raisedbands

    Ruminations on Error of Smoking Quality Theory

    I must say that for over 30 years I’ve subscribed to cleaning pipes after each and every smoke, just like I would do after birding with a revered shotgun. This includes reaming the pipes to prevent caking. I’ve read that this is not advisable, but with a fine fleet of briars, I have found that...
  2. Raisedbands

    Pipe Sighting at the Movies

    It may have been posted earlier, but this time of year makes me want to point out Jimmy Stewart and the Christmas great, “It’s a Wonderful Life. The scene midway or toward the end in the Bailey Building and Loan office, before he goes home for Christmas Eve, he is smoking a pipe carrying a...
  3. Raisedbands

    Which Luxury Lighter?

    I appreciate your sentiments, man; enjoyment of the tobacco is the main thing. But being that our pipes are a hobby and pastime I (personally) believe our lives are further enriched by artful and creatively engineered accessories. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” (Shelley) A lighter’s...
  4. Raisedbands

    Your Morning Martini and Smoke

    Bloody Marys, Sangrias and even a nice, cold, citrusy IPA are solid accompaniments to wash down rich morning eggs and brunch-type fare; a little, occasional “heaven on earth” for me (though too rarely). The pipe doesn’t get smoked with those drinks at that time, though. It’s been Upmann 100...
  5. Raisedbands

    Smoking in the Wild...

    Not too exotic but my favorite is in the detached garage…doors closed, screen casements open to the outside crickets; a place to do as one pleases, wrench, clean, read or to do nuthin’ but smoke.
  6. Raisedbands

    Which Luxury Lighter?

    Yes! Thanks for asking. (I’ll give you the story). I love that thing. It was one of those rare finds on eBay where I don’t think someone knew what they had during a week when not too many guys were looking. As a collector of antique books (many Morocco-gilt) I saw that humidor and bought it...
  7. Raisedbands

    Which Luxury Lighter?

    Hey Man, not sure about how your message came through. Are you asking about the leather-bound Dunhill humidor/pipe stand? Sorry in advance if you weren’t addressing me. Dave
  8. Raisedbands

    Pipe Sighting at the Movies

    Dead Poets Society 1989 (starring Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke etc.): In the “Cave Scene” they smoke their fathers’ pipes. (One kid even states (something like) “my dad collects pipes” and another says facetiously, “oh, that SO INTERESTING”.😂.)
  9. Raisedbands

    If You Could Have Only One...

    OK. I’ll play… Larry Roush bent Dublin with HU ZULU.
  10. Raisedbands

    Which Luxury Lighter?

    Always the way how things move and change, often to a disadvantage. I’m sure you’ve thought of this but if it were me, I wouldn’t miss the tobacco sale…there has to be a place that sells that OB Arabesque and ships for free, no?
  11. Raisedbands

    Which Luxury Lighter?

    Thank you very much, my brother. Cheers!
  12. Raisedbands

    Famous Dunhill Smokers

    Don’t forget Einstein.
  13. Raisedbands

    Which Luxury Lighter?

    It’s funny how some of us think similarly. The Dunhill Unique that I purchased on eBay many years ago, has treated me well “a thing of beauty is a joy forever”. The soft flame it exudes is almost as good as using a match. (Butane, of course is key). I have always gotten a kick out of when others...
  14. Raisedbands

    Why do We Smoke Pipes?

    Pipes give me the opportunity to have my favorite appointment of each week. This Friday evening’s appointment is held on my front porch with Scout, Mr. Larry Roush and some HU Zulu.
  15. Raisedbands

    Lifespan of Pipe Smokers

    Yes, I hope that your wife does well and thank you for your service. (I have a close friend who had the same type of exposure and diagnosis as you.) I’m sorry; glad the pipe tobacco can be a positive for you.
  16. Raisedbands

    Why do We Smoke Pipes?

    Yes, Freud was largely a cigar man. It was Carl Jung, his ideological partner and in the end, competitor, that was a dedicated pipe smoker.
  17. Raisedbands

    Lifespan of Pipe Smokers

    Oops pressed send….53 years old— More anecdotes. I’ve been pipe smoking (moderately/sparingly) for about 30 years (after having stopped smoking cigarettes after 8). I’ve been pretty honest with my lifelong GP (who recently retired at 77 years old). I went to him because he was not an alarmist; I...
  18. Raisedbands

    Lifespan of Pipe Smokers

    A little more anecdotal fact. I’ve been smoking a pipe for about
  19. Raisedbands

    What EU Blend Would You Like to Try?

    I thought I was pretty avant garde ordering (and receiving) a big box of assorted HU from Estervals last year. It was fingers crossed for 6-7 weeks after paying, but worked out. My favorites so far are Zulu and Director’s Cut. Excellent.