I believe I should officially announce the foundation of PA, 'Pipes Anonymous.' Given that I can personally vouch for the power of a genuine 12 step approach, I can see it now. . .
"We came to believe that we were powerless in the face of buying new pipes. . ."
Seriously, though, I have been 'new pipe buying' free for two months now and counting. . .but there are PLENTY of temptations, and it is amazing how I can so easily make excuses for myself to get a new pipe. . .