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Birthday Presents to Yourself
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My birthday isn't until February so I've got a bit of time between now and then, but I think all I'd really like at this point for a special present to myself is a small sample of Stonehaven. Just half an ounce or an ounce to give it a try, if I can find someone willing to part with a little. Other than that there's not much I really have a burning desire to get, though it may be a rather difficult present to come by so I may have to settle for something a little less extravagant. 
Well don't forget that men are mainly just boys who can grow beards. Now go enjoy some cake.
I always ask for nothing. I'm a grown man with a job and credit card. If I want something I'll get it. I also ask for nothing because I'm at the point in my hobbies to know exactly what my needs and wants are, and they're usually very specific. I've learned over the years from friends and family that the more specific a thing in looking for, the more unfair it is to ask those outside my hobby to appreciate the differences. So often it's easier to ask for gift cards or to send Mrs Rookie links to the websites where I have logins and I've put stuff in carts.
That said, tobacco is almost always fun. Who doesn't love getting fresh tins? Either an old favorite or something new to try.
That said, tobacco is almost always fun. Who doesn't love getting fresh tins? Either an old favorite or something new to try.
Got my eye on a nice antique tobacco cabinet to hold all the baccy as a combo Christmas / birthday present.
When it comes to pipes and tobac , every day is my birthday.
Happy Birthday! I had mine on 23rd. Been eyeing inline hockey skates. Been so busy last few days, almost forgot about it. My kids' reminded me with a new fleece jacket and a card.
Most years all I want is time with family, a hot grill, some type of meat, bourbon and a cigar or pipe from my stash. I am currently saving a Padron 1964 for my birthday - in May.
I haven't had much use for birthdays since my 25th. (I became eligible to be elected President at 35, but that wasn't really in the plans.)
But, I do love to party, and I'll seize on any excuse to get friends together and hang out.
But, I do love to party, and I'll seize on any excuse to get friends together and hang out.
I've got a goal of doubling my stack (three currently) of Drew Estate Gatsby Luxury Flake. If I could get a third of the way there by my b-day (got just shy of six months to do it), I'd consider that a substantial achievement.
Time to bookmark Tinbids.com...
Time to bookmark Tinbids.com...
I'm a hat man too, what style(s) do you enjoy?
Was wearing a paper fedora over the summer.
Now I've got my first flat cap in leather...
Despite knowing that I hate going to social stuff. not crazy about live music, and hate driving in large cities... my wife has been giving me gifts that seem to involve all of these lately, ha ha.
Outback/western styles, plantation, gambler, and coachman styles. Preferably in leather but a well done felt isn't out of the question.
A long time ago I asked my wife not to buy me gifts. Usually gifts end up being something you don't need, don't want and don't like. I made a point that this apples to pipes in particular. It's worked fine for a lot of years.
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Last year I bought myself a house. Not sure how I can top that but a couple of lbs of Revor plug might just do it. Just tried my first bowl and having a road to Damascus moment.
I got myself my only retail pipe so far for Father’s Day, a Pete Short Army 102, and dorky birthday I spent almost a whole $20 (with shipping) on ebay for another Kaywoodie FlameGrain Meerschaum.
Actually, it’s just coincidental the purchases were near the occasions-I buy stuff when I want
Actually, it’s just coincidental the purchases were near the occasions-I buy stuff when I want
Mi birthday is in early February but still it is ways off. I don't need much in the way of pipe tobacco as I have enough cellared to see me until the end. and a pipe would be somewhat silly. I guess I will be content with whatever the wife decides to buy.
It's not my birthday. But I recently purchased some ink.
Pelikan 4001 Violet
Diamine Sapphire Blue
Diamine Writers Blood.
It will keep me happy and quiet for months.
Pelikan 4001 Violet
Diamine Sapphire Blue
Diamine Writers Blood.
It will keep me happy and quiet for months.
My daughter has started using a fountain pen. She uses it for taking notes for school, different colors mean different things. She asked for a few bottles of ink. It's been a lot of fun being sent down this rabbit hole with a list.