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Early Birthday Present From Shaintiques!
Got an awesome (kind of) surprise on Friday when I met up with Dave for our semi-weekly smoke at the local B&M. I say kind of a surprise because he had let slip a few times in the past that I probably shouldn't buy any more tampers for awhile, and although I thought that was a strange...- politicalmonster
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Dunhill Unique Lighter
Curious if any of you gents know much about the Dunhill Unique lighters. I picked up one at the local B&M a week or so ago. It just called out to me, and I picked it up on impulse. Works great, but I can't find much about them. Looks like it is one of the newer models, from around 1980 or so...- politicalmonster
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The Troll Foot! (Cthulu Pipe) Pic Heavy
Well, I have been waiting for this for awhile, and it's finally time to reveal my newest and most meaningful pipe in the collection! I have watched our very own Shaintiques craft several pipes over the past year or so as I have gotten to know him as a fellow pipe smoker and during that time, he...- politicalmonster
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Zombies!
If you are anywhere near Atlanta, keep an eye out for the Atlanta Zombie Apocalypse! It is by far the best Halloween attraction you will find. Much more than a haunted house, its an interactive experience where you have to make your way through a zombie-infested abandoned truck stop! Consisting...- politicalmonster
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Summer Pipe Smoking
I am coming to grips with the fact that I just don't enjoy the pipe as much in the hot, humid summer. I really WANT to enjoy it, and maybe I just haven't found the right tobacco blend for it, but it isn't nearly as enjoyable in this environment. The humidity here in Georgia makes keeping a good...- politicalmonster
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My Book is Published!
Evening Gentlemen! Just wanted to put a quick blurb here to let you all know that my Sci-Fi book, Dark Luminance is now live on Amazon! It has travel to parallel universes, telepathic madmen, and a new twist on zombies! If that sounds like your kind of read, please grab a copy, and if you like...- politicalmonster
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Iwan Ries
So I am in Chicago for a conference, and I just had to go to Iwan Ries today. This place is piper heaven for someone from Atlanta! We have a few pipe shops, and I know there is the big shop over in Birmingham, but this place is crazy! I must have looked at hundreds of pipes while I was there...- politicalmonster
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How Cool Is This Site?
We were just talking about this site at our local pipe club meeting last night. Shaintiques and I were the only two website members there, and we were telling the other guys about the great sense of community that exists here. Once we started talking about the random acts of sharing, giving...- politicalmonster
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Quiet Nights
After seeing so many recommendations for this as comparable to the mythical Penzance, I decided to give it a shot, and I am so glad I did! Having recently graduated to English blends and the joys of Latakia, I think this is probably my favorite so far, just slightly edging out the Frog Morton On...- politicalmonster
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Early Dirty Bear Pipe Review!!
Before anyone says anything, yep, I will put up pics this evening! But I couldn't wait to jump on here and report my initial impressions of this pipe made by another member on this site. Some of you may have seen my earlier inquiries regarding the Dirty Bear pipes, and although several posted...- politicalmonster
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Looking for SciFi Readers
Hey guys, Some of you may have seen in a few other posts that I am working on a book. Well, the time is fast approaching when I am going to send it out to some beta readers, looking for some feedback. It can be as detailed as you want to get, or as simple as "chapter 5 moved too slow". I...- politicalmonster
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Getting a Dirty Bear!
And no, that isn't anything pornographic! Some of you may have seen my earlier post asking about the Dirty Bear pipes, but I didn't realize at the time that the maker was a member on here. I traded some correspondences back and forth, and decided to get one of his pipes. Hopefully have it soon...- politicalmonster
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Help Identifying??
Ok, so i won a pipe on the 'bay last night. I just really liked the look, and I don't have any of the squat bulldog style yet. Got a good price on it, I think, but I'm not positive of the make. It is marked "scoop" over "sandblast", and according to the seller, it also has a "FUYU" on the...- politicalmonster
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Dirty Bear Pipes?
Just found out about them yesterday. http://www.etsy.com/listing/104581580/new-cherry-dirty-bear-tobacco-pipe? I like the way they look. Anyone have one or had one, that can give some feedback? I'm not sure about maple or cherry wood as a pipe. Thanks, PM- politicalmonster
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Bombay Extra
Ok, so up until now, I think my strongest foray into English blends has been STM or Ruins of Isengard, along with EMP. Tonight I just smoked my first bowl of McClelland's Bombay Extra, and I am hooked! Probably my favorite smoke so far, and further confirmation to me that I am moving away from...- politicalmonster
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Borkum Riff Bourbon Whiskey
Ok, I know a lot of guys on here rip on this baccy, but I gotta say I like it. Just got my free sample from them, and smoked my first bowl. Nice Virginia blend, and the bourbon flavor isn't too overpowering. It was a little dry out of the pouch, but smoked good with no relights needed...- politicalmonster
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Awesome wife
Just had to brag on my wife at Christmas. She just surprised me with new bottle of Balvenie Carribean Cask 14yr scotch! She knows I love the Balvenie, and hadn't tried this one yet. A little bird told me there might be a temporary cure for PAD under the tree as well, but won't know for sure...- politicalmonster
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Really good deal!
Just found this, and bought one. Thought you guys might like to know. It is a Beachwood pipe, but still about a $30 pipe, $5 czech tool, and 2oz of 1q, for $10 plus $5 shipping. Woot Deal- politicalmonster
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Tewksbury/Hobbit's Weed
Looks like Tewksbury got their site back up, kind of. You can even order Hobbit's weed, but I would be careful, as they are not using any type of encrypted connection, so your information would be very vulnerable. Maybe they just haven't gotten it setup yet, but I know several members have...- politicalmonster
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TAD Score
Mailman just left me a terrific package! Can't wait to load up a bowl this evening.- politicalmonster
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