In Memory of Matches860

[newbroom]

The news of Matches (aka: John Harden) having passed into the next stage of his existence has caused a lot of folks to think of him and what he has meant to their pipes and tobaccos experience.
That John was reportedly only 64 yrs old should give us all pause to consider our own limitations and what we'll do with 'em.

I started smoking a pipe almost 6 yrs ago, and it was the likes of Matches860 who helped me get the proper vibe and who shared whatever he could about smoking pipes, all with an attitude of calm deliberation.

I only hope that his catalog of youtube videos remains available.

Light a bowl today ( a Savinelli perhaps?) and give ole John and his family a thought or two in passing.

 

[Mis Pipas]

Smoking now in SAVINELLi tortuga Scottish Autum flake

 

[brooklynpipeclub]

I had some Haunted Bookshop in my 'Friday Savinelli' in John's honor. May he rest in peace.

 

[canadianpuffer]

I saw this yesterday- great idea in my opinion

Sign the Petition

Petition Cornell & Diehl To Name a tobacco Blend After Matches 860

www.change.org

 

[autumnfog]

Signed.

 

[newbroom]

I think John would have been pleased with a special run of HBS in his honor. A blend? We're asking a lot from the blender here.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Mr J Harden was such a significant figure to ''Pipe Smoking world', I'd think his name will be remembered for years to come,at least, I have a feeling I will remember him for the rest of my days,

 

[sharpiejoust]

Had some Haunted Bookshop in the Friday Savinelli yesterday for John.

 

[whiteburleydude]

We are asking a lot for a blend? C&D shoots em out like hotcakes. What do they have, something like 300-400 different blends? And that's just active blends.

 

[sharpiejoust]

We are asking a lot for a blend? C&D shoots em out like hotcakes. What do they have, something like 300-400 different blends? And that's just active blends.

Maybe change the artwork on Haunted Bookshop in memory of John and make it a limited run of 860 tins?

 

[blackpowderpiper]

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Had some Haunted Bookshop in the Friday Savinelli yesterday for John.

I love the stem on that pipe.

 

[colombus]

Sad to hear of Johns passing.My condolences to his family.Thank you for bri ging many hours of pure entertainment loved all of his stories.

 

[wooooo]

I loved Mr. Harden's videos and I hope his family can rest a little easier knowing he touched so many people. Rest easy Matches860.

 

[Dr_Harshit_Joshi]

I saw this yesterday- great idea in my opinion

Sign the Petition

Petition Cornell & Diehl To Name a tobacco Blend After Matches 860

www.change.org

canadianpuffer, I think its the least an individual can do for an amazing soul who really was selfless for the service he did in the form of vids in YTPC. I personally had a word with him once and man.. what an amazing person he was! It was him and Muttnchop Piper who taught me ABC's of Pipes and Pipe Tobaccos through their videos and there's still alot to learn.
He will be forever remembered for his stories, reviews, friday live streams and of course The Friday Savinelli!
RIP Mr. Harden

Happy Piping Everyone
Please stay home and stay safe ?
Best wishes from Rishikesh, India

 

[spugni]

A great soul who touched a lot of people. He will be sorely missed.

 

[heyeveryone]

I hope a dont break any forum rules by posting this but i think its to important not to.

We dident get C.D. to make changes to haunted bookshop but "The Pipe Nook" did something wonderfull instead, 860 custom pipes from savinelli marked with numbers from 1-860 and "matches860".

Wish i could get one myself but the current situation with corona has made my funds very limited. 20usd from each sale will be donated to Johns family.

I miss you John, you are one of the main reasons i smoke a pipe today, thank you for everything!

Matches860 Tribute Pipe - The Friday Savinelli - Preorder

In memory of John Harden (Matches860), I've commissioned Savinelli to create this limited run “Friday Savinelli” pipe!

www.thepipenook.com

 

[heyeveryone]

Im both happy and sad, managed to scrape together the money needed for the pipe but they are all sold out.

17.200usd will be donated to Johns family. Money can never replace what was lost, but i hope it will help with something.

Thanks to everyone who bought a pipe!

 

[newportpipe]

The pipes are scheduled for delivery mid-July, correct? It’ll be my first Savinelli and I couldn’t be happier that it’s a special one.

 

[newportpipe]

Im both happy and sad, managed to scrape together the money needed for the pipe but they are all sold out.

17.200usd will be donated to Johns family. Money can never replace what was lost, but i hope it will help with something.

Thanks to everyone who bought a pipe!

That’s really cool of you to do that. I’ll bet you end up with one someday.

 

[BingBong]

Does anyone here in 2024 have one of these Savinellis? I just watched a Matches860 vid "Confessions of a Burley lover"; shame to only have crossed his path after his passing, sometimes dip in and watch one.