Thankyou, yes they're becoming harder to find than what they were a few years ago. I used to have a few of them but after breaking a couple, I'm down to three & two of them have had stems replaced. Superb smokers but very fragile.....at least in my hands they are.?
***What Are You Smoking, March 2021?***
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good day all, rainy day in Balearic Islands, Condor RR in a Stanwell from 1960´s
I'm not a burley man, but that tin alone is worth getting a couple of tins. I really miss these large, simple typography tins.
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36 degrees here in the Northeast so we're back on the course today! Reusing this picture but same stick (Padron 1926 40 Yrs), same bag, and same ol' score ?
A late start today, starting with Royal Yacht in a straight ‘22 Masta, cutting some P’s plug for after.
I’m rather depressed I’m afraid, I just bumped into my neighbours family removing some things from his apartment, he’s been staying with them during this crisis and it’s not unusual. He’ 84 and spent his whole life serving and protecting the free world in the British Navy. We shared a few glasses of Rum together over the years and he had some incredible stories, he’d just brought a kayak for his yacht with the intention of paddling around the coast once this mishegas was over.
Unfortunately he’s now riddled with cancer and the end isn’t far away. He’s spending his last days doing a favourite hobby and trying to finish off his model of the Tea Clipper Cutty Sark, one of many rigged model ships he built.
I’m about to go get a card for him but what do you say? He was a straightforward man and wouldn’t like sentiments tiptoeing around the matter so I guess I’ll wish for him the best we can all hope for, that there’s no pain and he’s surrounded by those he loves and who love him.
I’m rather depressed I’m afraid, I just bumped into my neighbours family removing some things from his apartment, he’s been staying with them during this crisis and it’s not unusual. He’ 84 and spent his whole life serving and protecting the free world in the British Navy. We shared a few glasses of Rum together over the years and he had some incredible stories, he’d just brought a kayak for his yacht with the intention of paddling around the coast once this mishegas was over.
Unfortunately he’s now riddled with cancer and the end isn’t far away. He’s spending his last days doing a favourite hobby and trying to finish off his model of the Tea Clipper Cutty Sark, one of many rigged model ships he built.
I’m about to go get a card for him but what do you say? He was a straightforward man and wouldn’t like sentiments tiptoeing around the matter so I guess I’ll wish for him the best we can all hope for, that there’s no pain and he’s surrounded by those he loves and who love him.
After a good lunch. We enjoyed a good pure cigar H Upmann and small cup Rum.........................and black coffee..........![IMG_2172[1369].jpg](https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/data/attachments/69/69491-366136fad91457ca81c72559325cb1ae.jpg "IMG_2172[1369].jpg")
Cornell and Diehl Burley Flake #1 in the Ashton Achievement Dublin. 
I reckon the only way to make a hole through a 24"/60cm long tree branch to make a pipe stem back in the day would've been the way these guys did it
Pipe Dance, Assiniboine by George Catlin, Smithsonian American Art Museum (1835-1837)
According to a 1949 article in Pipe Lovers magazine the cores of the woods used for stems contain pulpy, soft, pith centers. Pipemakers would pour grease into the wood and the pith would soak it up. Then a small hole was fashioned for placement of a hungry grub, which was sealed inside with pitch. The grub would eat through the greasy pith and come out the other side, leaving a smooth, even smoke hole behind.
2014 Wessex Gold Slice in a Rad Davis Billiard.
Smoking HU Aus dem Krater 2, which was a sample in my last Estervals order. In a Peterson Spigot. A nice mild VaPer. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Starting my morning off with C&D Easy Times in a MM Diplomat and a cup of coffee.
KBV Mycroft ‘21 in a Charatan Make Authentic. 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee hot from the French Press. Freezing my butt off on the deck this morning, but my little space heater is providing some warmth!
At 28 degrees I don't feel the weather is being much of a team player here....but pressing ahead with some BMP im my usual BC BMP smoker. Has not been dunked in the coffee yet this morning, but the morning ain't over yet.
Got done with my work week this morning. Relaxing with a bowl of Irish Flake in a Ropp Vintage Stout billiard
PS LNF (2014) in a 1945-1947 Peterson
Blue Sapphire in a Peterson XL02 on a picture perfect Nature Coast morning,Lonnie Liston Smith and the Cosmic Echoes.
I am so sorry for your pending loss. I have no words for you to give to your friend, but perhaps the words of Benjamin Franklin, in a eulogy that he gave, bring something :
“We are spirits. That bodies should be lent us, while they can afford us pleasure, assist us in acquiring knowledge, or in doing good to our fellow creatures, is a kind and benevolent act of God.
When they become unfit for these purposes and afford us pain instead of pleasure, instead of an aid become an encumbrance, and answer none of the intentions for which they were given, it is equally kind and benevolent, that a way is provided by which we may get rid of them. Death is that way.
Our friend and we were invited abroad on a party of pleasure, which is to last forever. His chair was ready first and he has gone before us. We could not all conveniently start together; and why should you and I be grieved at this, since we are soon to follow, and know where to find him.”
Be well.
Started the day with The Amphora Burley and watching the English Premier League. Not deriving much enjoyment from either.
You are a wealth of information! I’d like to have a day with you and listen as we enjoy some pipes.
Thank you, that’s a beautiful sentiment and offers some comfort as I know that because of the pandemic I won’t be able to see him or be there to pay my respects at the funeral of a good man for whom I have great respect.
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