Pilgrimage to Boswells - 5/24/11

[byzcath]

I made a visit to J.M. Boswell's in Chambersburg, PA, this afternoon. It was a 2-hour drive, but well worth it! Not only did they have their own hand-mades, but an interesting estate collection and SMS Meers. I'm gonna try to attach some pix I took with my iPhone. The place was medium-sized and beautiful, with a smoking area to boot!
I ended up buying two pipes, one a nicely-done churchwarden; they gave me two Czech pipe tools and two one-ounce tobacco samples, (Boswell's Best and Pennsylvania Dutch Treat and a couple of boxes of matches. I wish they were closer to me, but I know I'll be visiting them again.
I will try to upload the pictures later, as I'm not sure how to do that yet!

 

[sirbogglesworth]

You are a lucky man bycath...I wish I had begun this hobby prior to my 2009 eastcoast trip, im in CA. I will have to wait a while before going back east, until then I'll keep checking their website for something else to catch my eye.
Have you tried their Bear Blend (very mild english) or Berry Cobbler (aromatic)? Two superb baccys IMHO.
I can't wait to see the pics :D I know you will enjoy your new pipes ::

 

[unclearthur]

The only thing better than new pipes is MORE new pipes! Sounds like you had a successful day. :D

 

[byzcath]

From my trip to Boswell's today:

 

[unclearthur]

Super photos! Nice pair of pipes too.

 

[james]

Wow! Very nice. Do they have a smoking lounge in the back?

 

[dd951]

sounds like A place I would like to go beautiful pipes, :mrgreen:

 

[byzcath]

@james: Actually, the lounge is right in the front.

 

[papipeguy]

Nice picks Fr. Ron.

 

[byzcath]

@papipeguy: It took forever to settle, and I had to limit myself to two. They have some beautiful pipes!

 

[papipeguy]

I will make a trip there this summer. Sounds like the perfect destination for a ride in the MG.

 

[pstlpkr]

Very nice Br. Ron. They both look gorgeous.

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[w1nd0wl1cker]

Very nice pipes!!! I would have had a hard time choosing myself. I bet they smoke great!

 

[jcsoldit]

Great new additions…
I was able to stop in at Boswell's last March for the first time and was very glad that I did. They seem to treat everyone that walks in like a regular, and those that are regulars like family. I found the store to be warm and inviting, kind of like your favorite uncle's nicely finished basement. If they would have had Yuengling on tap I might not have ever left.
IMHO… The Boswell family and crew are good people and run their business the way everyone should and I look forward to my next visit.

 

[nabottle]

Great purchase. I love the twisted stem on the second one. It looks really cool.

 

[bowhatchie]

Good trip... Great pipes!!! I own three Boswell's and though they are heavy...for sitting at my desk they are among my favorite smokers>..

 

[ssjones]

I live even closer, bought my first Boswell last week as well. I had your twisted stem on my short pipe list, before narrowing it down to the freehand I bought. Both are beauties and I think very reasonably priced. JM recommended coming up on Saturday so smoke "with the boys". I'm a short 30 minute motorcycle ride from the shop, and am hoping to pop up there this Saturday to try some new blends.
Enjoy the new acquisitions!

 

[fatman]

@ JC, spot on..very nice family. Ordered 3 specialty hand mades, and went to pick them up myself. i think 2 of them are on their web page.

 

[byzcath]

It'd be nice to go down there on a Saturday, but I have church at 4:00 PM, so I couldn't make it down. Such is life...

 

[bubbadreier]

Looks like you had fun on your trip! I hope to have a trip up that way sometime soon so I can stop in and visit!
Also great job on the photos!