Jeff my man. Happy birthday bro. It makes me happy to know your healthy and doing okay.
My Very Special 60th Birthday Pipe by Savinelli
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Wow, amazing pipe. Wonderful! Happy Birthday buddy!
I always wondered what happened with the pipe but didn’t want to bring it up and jinx anything, i figured you’d make the post when you had it and I’m so happy you finally got your amazing birthday present!
Now you’re gonna hit it with some black shoe polish, right?
Now you’re gonna hit it with some black shoe polish, right?
Now that's a freehand! Plateau all the way around the brim and on to the shank with no stopping it, in a fabric lined presentation box. Wow. Happy birthday, and what a sweet tribute from your family. I'd smoke it a lot, maybe every Sunday or some other frequent schedule.
I celebrated my sixtieth with a trip to Montreal, for museums, francophile food, a river cruise on the St. Lawrence, and to accost the French speakers with my weak attempts, which caused them to immediately shift to English.
Sadly, while I was there, there was a campus shooting at one of the universities there (not McGill). I felt like maybe I had brought some sort of contagion with me, since I don't see that as a Canadian problem so much.
I celebrated my sixtieth with a trip to Montreal, for museums, francophile food, a river cruise on the St. Lawrence, and to accost the French speakers with my weak attempts, which caused them to immediately shift to English.
Sadly, while I was there, there was a campus shooting at one of the universities there (not McGill). I felt like maybe I had brought some sort of contagion with me, since I don't see that as a Canadian problem so much.
Beautiful pipes! Happy 60th and many many more!
The BIG 6-0! Congrats and happy birthday.
That is a spectacular specimen you have there - I love a natural (unstained) pipe. Gorgeous.
That is a spectacular specimen you have there - I love a natural (unstained) pipe. Gorgeous.
I wouldn't want to delay your enjoyment but given your success record so far maybe you could get one of the tobacco companies to make you your own blend for your inaugural smoke ? Maybe some combo you like ? Or Mixture 79 or Captain Black Grape, Lane 1-Q or whatever you feel is appropriate ! 
Damn, that pipe looks fantastic. Happy birthday, my dear friend Jeff.
What an incredible story behind the pipe! It’s so cool to have gotten what is essentially an artisan pipe from such a storied company as Savinelli. Happy birthday!
Jeff, that’s fantastic!!
Hope to see it at the pipe meet sometime!
Hope to see it at the pipe meet sometime!
Thank you all! My birthday was back in February (all the good wishes still very much appreciated!)
I was excited and looking forward to sharing the pipe with you sooner, but it got delayed in Customs. Tracking: In the Warehouse. It got flagged because there was a misunderstanding about what kind of pipe this was (there was a Customs note about stainless steel, hazardous materials, and disposal—the only thing I could think of was the hinges might be an issue?)—I was asked to fill out a form if this was subject to ADD and/or CVD, or not subject to ADD and/or CVD (I had no idea). In the Warehouse. Held by a Government Agency. Many phone calls and e-mails followed. Eventually, photos of the contents of the box had to be sent to clear matters up. Back in the Warehouse. I had visions of the box getting opened and being handled by greasy hands and everything getting confiscated and burned. Awaiting Clearance. In Warehouse again. To think this unique, irreplaceable pipe might have gotten destroyed through a misunderstanding was nerve wracking. Ugh. Thankfully, it all worked out.
Then, things got further delayed because I wanted to take some photos that were closer to colour correct and more neutral than I normally bother with, in order to present the pipe as it deserves. Getting some 5000 Kelvin Daylight bulbs helped get the colour closer to natural. I thought I would share a few close ups for you to check out the sandblast and grain.
I was excited and looking forward to sharing the pipe with you sooner, but it got delayed in Customs. Tracking: In the Warehouse. It got flagged because there was a misunderstanding about what kind of pipe this was (there was a Customs note about stainless steel, hazardous materials, and disposal—the only thing I could think of was the hinges might be an issue?)—I was asked to fill out a form if this was subject to ADD and/or CVD, or not subject to ADD and/or CVD (I had no idea). In the Warehouse. Held by a Government Agency. Many phone calls and e-mails followed. Eventually, photos of the contents of the box had to be sent to clear matters up. Back in the Warehouse. I had visions of the box getting opened and being handled by greasy hands and everything getting confiscated and burned. Awaiting Clearance. In Warehouse again. To think this unique, irreplaceable pipe might have gotten destroyed through a misunderstanding was nerve wracking. Ugh. Thankfully, it all worked out.
Then, things got further delayed because I wanted to take some photos that were closer to colour correct and more neutral than I normally bother with, in order to present the pipe as it deserves. Getting some 5000 Kelvin Daylight bulbs helped get the colour closer to natural. I thought I would share a few close ups for you to check out the sandblast and grain.
I don't know it looks like the draft hole is about .. what 2 or 2 1/2 microns off... i'd send it back!