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[aro222]

Hey Embers my deepest condolences. I'm sure Bruce is smiling every time you fire up one of his masterpieces.
Enjoy them as he would have wanted you to.
Here's to Bruce...an artist in his own way...cheers brother.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I'm sure Bruce is smiling every time you fire up one of his masterpieces.

He did find it amusing when I told him that I had a hard time putting fire to his pipes for the first time.?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Thanks for sharing. You really found a super nice one with that recent purchase. Karma I think.

 

[mso489]

Love the plateau on that baby, and the unique shape. What a great deal, and hurrah for SP.

 

[Chasing Embers]

and hurrah for SP

Absolutely, they've always done right by me.?

 

[tg51]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sorry for your loss of a dear friend but I'm glad SP worked with you to get you that pipe.

 

[trubka2]

What a beauty of a pipe! So wonderful that it found its way to you.

 

[Chasing Embers]

What a beauty of a pipe! So wonderful that it found its way to you.

Thank you. Finding its way to me is exactly how it feels. So many things lined up to bring it to my hands. There may be some merit to Mark's karma comment.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Stunning! Just now seeing this as I've been on hiatus for a couple of months. I love it. Great continuation of your Weaver collection, and fantastic story too.

 

[augiebd]

Really glad everything came together so you could acquire such a great pipe to honour wonderful craftsmanship and friendship.

 

[tnfan]

Just now seeing this thread. What a great testament to a true gentleman. Unfortunately I only purchased one pipe from Bruce. Since he lived close by he personally delivered the pipe. Had a short conversation with before he left. He definitely was impressive and very friendly. Sure wish I had followed up and ordered more pipes. May he Rest In Peace.

 

[hauntedmyst]

Those are some beautiful pipes!

 

[gamzultovah]

A wonderful story. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Kelseyweaver]

Love all of it. He loved his craft and his community. Thank you for sharing!

 

[danimalia]

Great pipes, and thanks for sharing. I admire a lot of Bruce's pipes, though I don't own any. I have noticed that it seems somewhat common that pipe makers and customers form connections and even friendships, certainly far deeper than most consumer/producer relationships. It's pretty cool.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Love all of it. He loved his craft and his community. Thank you for sharing!

You're most welcome. Your dad was one of the best friends I've ever had.?

 

[Chasing Embers]

I have noticed that it seems somewhat common that pipe makers and customers form connections and even friendships, certainly far deeper than most consumer/producer relationships. It's pretty cool.

It's true. Over the years Bruce became more like family.

 

[jpmcwjr]

For those who may have missed the thread, HERE is the link to more about Bruce Weaver and his fine work.

 

[mso489]

Amazing plateau. That was a great pipe-based friendship.