Happy birthday!
@Carol I used to worry about the pipe going out; I'm not puffing like a steam train now! When I go to the Jamestown re-enactment I'd like to see how long I can make a clay pipe of baccy last...I agree, the history of clays is fascinating. And they smoke really well. I've seen your videos, and you smoke very fast, almost aggressively! I can't do that. I use pipe smoking as relaxation. But hey, to each is own, right brother?