I agree with dcmps--Peterson is a great pipe to choose, and you may find yourself getting more Petersons if you like thick, robust pipes. Quite a few of us are hardcore Peterson fans--I have at least 5. Welcome, and I look forward to reading your insights. Just watch out for your pocket book--as I told dcmpa, another new member, the jolly good fellows here are "enablers" and will bankrupt you. :evil: