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  1. smokeytay33

    Received a Gift Today!

    Today, I received this gorgeous Thurmann pipe in the mail from fishnbanjo. I know I am not on the forums as much as a lot of you, and I don't have those strong relationships a lot of you have with one another on here because of how little I get on during the school year, but I love how this...
  2. smokeytay33

    Made My First Pipe (Picture Heavy)

    Hello, all! It has been a while since I last posted. Over the past month, I had final exams, helped my wife through her first law finals, traveled down to Texas to see family for the holidays, and then have been visiting family around my home state. I received a Dremel for Christmas from my...
  3. smokeytay33

    Tiki Pipe Tray (Pics)

    I recently bought this Tiki pipe tray/stand off of eBay. I think I got a great deal since I LOVE Tiki's and anything tropical. The snippet on the bottom says it is made of lava from Hawaii. I think this item was created back in the 80's, but perhaps more research needs to be done on my part...
  4. smokeytay33

    My Wedding Gift

    I got married on June 29th, 2014. This is what I received as my wedding gift. Needless to say, it is my favorite pipe. It is a natural wood, Savinelli Ontario King Bowl canadian. :puffy:
  5. smokeytay33

    Borax?

    Merry Christmas!! I recieved many pipes this year, including estates. I, as usual, have a question for yiu experienced cleaners. Is it OK to use borax instead of oxy clean to deoxidize stems? I want to clean up some of my presents. I hope you all got lots of goodies and had a happy holiday! Smokey
  6. smokeytay33

    Break Because of College Finals...

    Hey, all! I've been missing the forums a lot lately. School has been taking up most of my time. It's finals were here at Michigan State University, and I am trying to keep my honors status up. Just wanted to let you all know I have been thinking about you all during the holiday season. Every now...
  7. smokeytay33

    My First Deep Cleaning (Pictures)

    Hey, all! Here are some pictures of my first pipe cleaning. I removed the black gunk of the rim, sanded down the cake to my liking, currently cleaning the bowl with Vodka and cotton method, and de-oxidized and polished the stem. I want to thank all who have commented on my threads and have given...
  8. smokeytay33

    Cleaning With Wine?

    Hey, all! I am deep cleaning my pipes for the first time. The flavor is very stale. I only have wine in the house, however. Do you think that using the cotton ball method (putting cotton balls in the bowl and gradually filling the cotton balls up with the alcohol until they are saturated) would...
  9. smokeytay33

    Perhaps I Did Something Wrong... Faded Rim

    Hello all! I have searched these forums and received advice from many great/talented smokers on cleaning pipes. Most of my pipes have been estate pipes, and they aren't the cleanest things you'll ever see. I don't mind getting my hands dirty, so I thought I could clean them up myself. I have...
  10. smokeytay33

    The Coolest Thing Happened..

    I'm at a local B&M and I went up to get a sample their Cinnamon tobacco. The owner was like "how about you sample a new blend for us!" And she threw in a couple other flavors. I get to be the taste tester! Needless to say, I am very excited. Just wanted to share. Right now, I'm puffing on this...
  11. smokeytay33

    Bulk Vs. Tin

    First of all, I apologize if this is already in the forums. I did a search and I also looked through the first 10 pages under Tobacco Discussion. I've seen a few topics inquiring about good bulk tobaccos, I was just wondering the pros and cons to buying it. So, what are the major differences...
  12. smokeytay33

    eBay Purchase: My First Kaywoodie!

    The other day I bid on this flame grain Kaywoodie #40. I got it for about $17. I think it's absolutely gorgeous! I have a soft spot for long shank pipes, such as lovats and Canadians. I haven't smoked it yet... I want to clean it out first. This is my first Kaywoodie and I am super excited about...
  13. smokeytay33

    Will You Think Any Less of Me?

    Hey all, The only reason I write this is because I eventually plan to go to a few pipe shows and possibly meet a few of you. I don't want their to be any surprises. I also want to feel like I am being myself and that it is okay to be myself on these forums. So, here it goes... I am a female pipe...
  14. smokeytay33

    Cheap Pipes? Suggestions Welcome

    Hello, all! As some of you know, I am a college student (meaning funds are low.) One of the best things about this hobby is that one can enjoy it with a low budget. Unlike cigars, you can buy a pipe and a tin of tobacco, and as long as you take care of them, they will last you a long time. None...
  15. smokeytay33

    What are you doing right now?

    Currently, I am at the local smoke shop, having some hard cider, smoking a few bowls, browsing the forums. It's a great fall night. I love days like this.
  16. smokeytay33

    MacBaren Virginia No. 1

    This was not only my first Virginia, but also my first flake. I am semi-new to pipe smoking and have stuck with aromatics (because I have a sweet tooth...) and OTCs. Upon opening the tin, I was surprised by how sweet the tobacco smelled. I rubbed it out and smoked it slowly, so it didn't burn...
  17. smokeytay33

    Five dollars? Not too bad.

    Got this pipe for five bucks the other day. Cleaned it out and smoked it. I was pleasantly surprised! It smokes super well and cool. Does anyone know anything about Something Sweet? I know it's not the greatest pipe, but couldn't help getting it for the price. Any thoughts on it?? Smokey Tay...
  18. smokeytay33

    General Pipe Maintenance

    Hey all, I have noticed that a lot of these topics are fairly specific. I would like some advice on general pipe maintenance and cleaning, since I am fairly new-ish to smoking. I have a few pipes from antique shops and eBay, and a lot have cake and a stale tobacco taste. They aren't in bad...
  19. smokeytay33

    How old is too old?

    Hey all, I was at a shop today and I always keep an eye out for vintage tobacco tins to collect. One of them was really cheap and still had all the tobacco left, so I got it. I opened it up and the tobacco is from 1969! I know aged tobacco is supposed to be really good, and I have heard at pipe...
  20. smokeytay33

    Replacing stem on Yello-bole

    Hey all! My fiance picked up a pipe for me at an antique shop for pretty cheap. While it is a beautiful pipe, the stem is not only cracked, but also has something jammed in it. I can't seem to get it out. It is a yello-bole, apple, straight, tapered stem pipe. Does anyone have any guesses as to...
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