GH Best Brown #2 in a Castello 4 K Billiard and Diet Coke on the side.
***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***
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I’ve got half a flake of 507c VA slices stuffed hard into the top half of my Peterson SPD 53 blasted lovat, leaving a small air pocket under the wad of flake. Great way to enjoy an outdoor smoke on a mildly windy day. 
Now smoking C&D From Beyond (The Old Ones) Small Batch 2025 in a 1986 three quarter bend Bacchus face CAO meer with a tapered dark tortoise shell colored acrylic stem. Reviewing the blend. Ice water and bergs is my drink.
Bosun plug cube cut in a 606
Scottish Flake in a Kharitonov mammoth tusk pot.
Solani Virginia With Perique in the Blatter poker this morning before starting some yard 
work.
work.
So, I wanted to share this big news with all of you—last night, Susan and I tied the knot!
It was a beautiful night. I’d never seen so many stars in this area before (you could see more than just Orion’s belt and shoulders in the constellation). The little fire we had going in the firepit was very cozy and kept us comfortable.
Wasabi was the cutest groomsman ever:
Watching the broadcast of UFC Fight Night: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen (also known as UFC Fight Night 262 and UFC on ESPN+ 120), taking place at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. I’m starting off with Savinelli Doblone d’Oro in the first Savinelli Ottagono, a sandblasted, black, Straight Billiard (sort of a Pot after shaping) Limited Edition (No. 359/550), with a 9mm orange and black craquelure acrylic stem (I’m not using a filter; I opted for a 3mm adapter). This first Ottagono in the series used new old-stock stummels (probably made from leftover Octavia 138 stummels).
I’m following that up with Savinelli Brunello Flake in a sandblasted, black, Savinelli Ottagono Due (aka Ottagono II) Straight Dublin Limited Edition (No. 63/600, selected for my birth year, 1963); our buddy, John, is using his Ottagono Due (No. 76/600, selected for his birth year, 1976).
Next up will be Savinelli Juno in a sandblasted, black, Savinelli Ottagono Tre (aka Ottagono III) Bent Billiard Limited Edition (No. 484/600, selected for the two 4s and one 8 tying in with the octagonal theme). This pipe is based on the Octavia 638.
I got John a belated birthday present and thank you for being one of our witnesses last night: this year’s eight-sided release, a Savinelli Ottagono Long Sandblasted 138. I got him number 448 (mine is 484). I’m having Savinelli 140⁰ in it.
John’s No. 448:
My No. 484:
It was a beautiful night. I’d never seen so many stars in this area before (you could see more than just Orion’s belt and shoulders in the constellation). The little fire we had going in the firepit was very cozy and kept us comfortable.
Wasabi was the cutest groomsman ever:
Watching the broadcast of UFC Fight Night: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen (also known as UFC Fight Night 262 and UFC on ESPN+ 120), taking place at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. I’m starting off with Savinelli Doblone d’Oro in the first Savinelli Ottagono, a sandblasted, black, Straight Billiard (sort of a Pot after shaping) Limited Edition (No. 359/550), with a 9mm orange and black craquelure acrylic stem (I’m not using a filter; I opted for a 3mm adapter). This first Ottagono in the series used new old-stock stummels (probably made from leftover Octavia 138 stummels).
I’m following that up with Savinelli Brunello Flake in a sandblasted, black, Savinelli Ottagono Due (aka Ottagono II) Straight Dublin Limited Edition (No. 63/600, selected for my birth year, 1963); our buddy, John, is using his Ottagono Due (No. 76/600, selected for his birth year, 1976).
Next up will be Savinelli Juno in a sandblasted, black, Savinelli Ottagono Tre (aka Ottagono III) Bent Billiard Limited Edition (No. 484/600, selected for the two 4s and one 8 tying in with the octagonal theme). This pipe is based on the Octavia 638.
I got John a belated birthday present and thank you for being one of our witnesses last night: this year’s eight-sided release, a Savinelli Ottagono Long Sandblasted 138. I got him number 448 (mine is 484). I’m having Savinelli 140⁰ in it.
John’s No. 448:
My No. 484:
Having a go at a few blends @JoeW kindly sent over. 1st up was LJ Peretti's Omega in my Grande Morez with an iced coffee on the side.
Followed by LJ Peretti's Ampersand loaded in my Stanwell POTY 2024.
Congratulations @TheIronMonkey !! I couldn't be happier for the both of you!
Followed by LJ Peretti's Ampersand loaded in my Stanwell POTY 2024.
Congratulations @TheIronMonkey !! I couldn't be happier for the both of you!
Another Bowl of GH Best Brown #2 in a Castello 4 K Billiard and Diet Coke on the side. Neighbor stopped by for a smoke & a snack this time.
Big congratulations to @TheIronMonkey and Susan!
Sillem’s Green in Nording semi-rusticated freehand.
Passing the quarter mark of this bowl of C&D From Beyond (The Old Ones) Small Batch 2025 in a medium bend 2001 Ural lattice Rhodesian with a yellow with white swirls acrylic saddle stem.
Congrats to the both of you, buddy!
OJKB in a Lorenzetti Augustus Caesar 03. Drinking Ice water. Sitting on the porch.
Per Jensen Port Guardian in a Radice
You're right, Paul.
I tried some grass clippings last week and thoroughly enjoyed them.
Very cool. I enjoy good bluegrass.
What a wonderful event. And how thoughtful you are to share it with your pipe buddies. Best of luck to you in your marriage. Oh.... and Wasabi stole the show......................
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