Sykes Wilford Blog on Smoking Pipes.

[cranseiron]

Here's an interesting blog from Sykes Wilford (Smoking Pipes) that is rather upbeat about our hobby and it's recent growth-- hope the link works.
https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/2016-year-review

 

[agnosticpipe]

Yeah I read that blog earlier and it was nice to read a "glass is half full" type of article for a change. I try to be optimistic, but it's not always possible, so reading this helped.

 

[jacks6]

What a refreshing change of pace!

 

[jerwynn]

+1 with jacks6! I really enjoyed and appreciated the spirit of Sykes blog! VERY NICE for a change! Cheers to Sykes! Happy New Year!!

 

[krizzose]

Great article. I liked the reference of Sunday Picnic. I chose a tin of the same as one of my replacement tins for the C&D Carolina Red Flake. I was very happy to score a few tins of CRF when it came out, and I was very disappointed when it was recalled. But hey, because of that disappointment I'm taking a chance on a new blend I might never have tried before and I'm looking forward to popping the tin after it gets a little age. One door closed, and another opened on all that variety he mentions on the article.

 

[disinformatique]

I agree with everything except that Amber spigot thing. Sorry but that wasn't even 25% of the amount needed for an amber stem. Too small, looked out of balance compared to the silverwork and stummel; not happy with the prices they charged.

 

[alexnorth]

A nice pick-me-up and great way to end 2016. Happy new year to you all!