In 4 more days, the greatest pipe event in this country is about to start. I compare this to the Olympics of the pipe world, and as such, thought I would reveal some of the intense preparation and training techniques that are part of my pre-show strategy.
This morning- 15 miles on my bike while puffing on Stonehaven(BTW Harris- that pipe I have is the Rad you couldn't find the other day- It really does have an incredible draft when peddling at 18 miles an hour)
All the pipes on the bench- that's about 4 months of work- finished except for the stamping and final polish...and tomorrow I take a 3lb hammer and my maker's stamp and hopefully don't destroy too many of them.
Other random preparation- I've started drinking cheap bourbon at 11 in the morning in preparation for the festivities at the show...and finally, to prep my lungs for the massive amount of smoke in the tent, have started smoking hi-nic tobacco with a large garbage bag over my head....
See ya there!
This morning- 15 miles on my bike while puffing on Stonehaven(BTW Harris- that pipe I have is the Rad you couldn't find the other day- It really does have an incredible draft when peddling at 18 miles an hour)
All the pipes on the bench- that's about 4 months of work- finished except for the stamping and final polish...and tomorrow I take a 3lb hammer and my maker's stamp and hopefully don't destroy too many of them.
Other random preparation- I've started drinking cheap bourbon at 11 in the morning in preparation for the festivities at the show...and finally, to prep my lungs for the massive amount of smoke in the tent, have started smoking hi-nic tobacco with a large garbage bag over my head....
See ya there!
(Actually, the real problem is my stamp can't be driven by hand even when heated- I'm redesigning after Chicago) Haven't had a problem with 60 pipes or so, but it takes two people- Greta holding and rotating the pipe on a padded support, and me very gently tapping the die...
