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Having a bowl of Sutliff Match 20 in a vintage Peterson Apple. I’m enjoying the fall like weather here 
Morning Post - Smokes Over The Last Two Days. Skippable Drivel underneath the last pic as usual. Order kinda skewed but it is what it is.
First smoke of note, night before last, was my Curved Falcon with the not used enough, but well broken in briar bowl, loaded up with SWR. Excellent. Will be smoking this combination often. Bowl biased for aro-codgers, a breed which I can smoke and very much enjoy, given current contrainments.
This morning, I Just finished a Kwiki Grape outside with the usual Gang of Idiots. (a la Mad Magazine. Remember it? I was a fan, bigtime. That's why my humor is somewhat warped, eh?).
And a MM Minicob stuffed with a parfait of Smokers' Pride Cherry Cavendish, and Smoker's Pride Whiskey. Not bad at all! Pic shown with my straight Falcon with the Bantam Bowl. Smoked that yesterday at the range. Good smoke indeed, loaded with Bengal Slices. This morning's smoke was with the MM Cob, which you can see stuffed in the corner of the photo below.
Took the afternoon off yesterday, and went to the range, a badly needed break from Apple Action. Smoke there was the Straight Falcon with Bengal Slices. Not gonna take another shot so a twofur is shown but in the wrong order. . . . Aint' gonna take another shot, either. Needed the range break badly to clear my head.
Finished the day last night with the second break-in smoke of the Lubinsky Olivewood. Spread the break-ins with the second half of the bowl, using Captain Black Dark Cavendish. A good system, methinks. Spreads the misery over two days and was actually not intolerable, as is a full bowl all at once. A day of rest in between, and will go to the much looked forward Peterson Tavern Pipe for the same routine.
I pictured the Lubinsky showing the other side of the pipe rather than repeat my original photo. This view shows an interesting figuration. If you use your "lie on your back, look at the clouds, and tell me what you see method", you may see another Muppet Monster . . . . a leering "cute" monster figure, which follows the Miss Piggy analysis. At least, I do.
The pipe has a narrow draft hole, and seems to have a slightly restricted draw. No, there ain't no filter. We'll see how it progresses over time. Nice to hold and smoke, though.
Skippable Drivel: Needed the shooting break badly. Went to the outdoor range, and checked the sight in of my #2 rabbit/grouse gun. Yeah, it's an apparent fruitcake mini-gun, a nimrodic version of one of my pipsqueek McQueen Mini-jobs. But there's method to my madness.
I take a lot of students to the range, and wanted a gun that the girls would get off shooting. It's a hot pink version of the "Chipmunk", a single shot mini-rifle. And it shoots like a hot damn. The girls absolutely love it, and it gets them anxious for another range outing. And they whine to their dads to get them one. Works for them.
I've sighted it in, with the ancient 4X Weaver .22 scope, for 25 yards, which with Federal Classic ammo, shoots 1/4" - 3/8" groups all day. Puts it dead on at 50, and about 2" low at 75, which is as far as I'll ever shoot a .22 at living critters. It's not quite as accurate as my CZ which is a one-holer at 25, but it's close enough for jazz.
Checked the zero, and proceeded to shoot a 10 shot steel swinging target with a descending series of ten circular discs going from 2" down to 1/2". Nailed every one of them consecutively with one shot. Packed up and went home. Perfect survival gun. Wouldn't hesitate on a bambi under such conditions.
As the terminator said, "I'll be back . . . . ", both hear and there. May even be able to catch up on a post or two. Finished picking apples and am looking at the boxes with malice right now.
At least they're done. Pick crabbies tomorrow and that's it save for drying and canning, which will be done as I can. Pun intended.
First smoke of note, night before last, was my Curved Falcon with the not used enough, but well broken in briar bowl, loaded up with SWR. Excellent. Will be smoking this combination often. Bowl biased for aro-codgers, a breed which I can smoke and very much enjoy, given current contrainments.
This morning, I Just finished a Kwiki Grape outside with the usual Gang of Idiots. (a la Mad Magazine. Remember it? I was a fan, bigtime. That's why my humor is somewhat warped, eh?).
And a MM Minicob stuffed with a parfait of Smokers' Pride Cherry Cavendish, and Smoker's Pride Whiskey. Not bad at all! Pic shown with my straight Falcon with the Bantam Bowl. Smoked that yesterday at the range. Good smoke indeed, loaded with Bengal Slices. This morning's smoke was with the MM Cob, which you can see stuffed in the corner of the photo below. Took the afternoon off yesterday, and went to the range, a badly needed break from Apple Action. Smoke there was the Straight Falcon with Bengal Slices. Not gonna take another shot so a twofur is shown but in the wrong order. . . . Aint' gonna take another shot, either. Needed the range break badly to clear my head.
Finished the day last night with the second break-in smoke of the Lubinsky Olivewood. Spread the break-ins with the second half of the bowl, using Captain Black Dark Cavendish. A good system, methinks. Spreads the misery over two days and was actually not intolerable, as is a full bowl all at once. A day of rest in between, and will go to the much looked forward Peterson Tavern Pipe for the same routine.
I pictured the Lubinsky showing the other side of the pipe rather than repeat my original photo. This view shows an interesting figuration. If you use your "lie on your back, look at the clouds, and tell me what you see method", you may see another Muppet Monster . . . . a leering "cute" monster figure, which follows the Miss Piggy analysis. At least, I do.
The pipe has a narrow draft hole, and seems to have a slightly restricted draw. No, there ain't no filter. We'll see how it progresses over time. Nice to hold and smoke, though.
Skippable Drivel: Needed the shooting break badly. Went to the outdoor range, and checked the sight in of my #2 rabbit/grouse gun. Yeah, it's an apparent fruitcake mini-gun, a nimrodic version of one of my pipsqueek McQueen Mini-jobs. But there's method to my madness.
I take a lot of students to the range, and wanted a gun that the girls would get off shooting. It's a hot pink version of the "Chipmunk", a single shot mini-rifle. And it shoots like a hot damn. The girls absolutely love it, and it gets them anxious for another range outing. And they whine to their dads to get them one. Works for them.
I've sighted it in, with the ancient 4X Weaver .22 scope, for 25 yards, which with Federal Classic ammo, shoots 1/4" - 3/8" groups all day. Puts it dead on at 50, and about 2" low at 75, which is as far as I'll ever shoot a .22 at living critters. It's not quite as accurate as my CZ which is a one-holer at 25, but it's close enough for jazz.
Checked the zero, and proceeded to shoot a 10 shot steel swinging target with a descending series of ten circular discs going from 2" down to 1/2". Nailed every one of them consecutively with one shot. Packed up and went home. Perfect survival gun. Wouldn't hesitate on a bambi under such conditions.
As the terminator said, "I'll be back . . . . ", both hear and there. May even be able to catch up on a post or two. Finished picking apples and am looking at the boxes with malice right now.
At least they're done. Pick crabbies tomorrow and that's it save for drying and canning, which will be done as I can. Pun intended.
Nording ward... well, technically it was just a freehand. But you can just BUY extra churchwarden stems for Nordings!! Or at least you could...
What a concept! Oh, how I wish nearly every pipe could be made into a warden... but I'm not like most people...
A calm, smokey night to all
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That is a magnificent pipe! And I love 'wardens and longstems myself. . . . . absolutely gotta give that gem the day's Kewpie!!!
Enjoyed a medium pepperoni, mushroom, and ham pizza lunch with a bunch of unsalted peanuts, a couple of Mallo Cups and a big golden delicious apple afterward. Could still eat, too. I'm a quarter of the way through this bowl of year 2020 Watch City Rouxgaroux in a smooth medium bend 2021 Peterson POTY Natural 4AB No. 6/500 military mount with a silver cap and a tapered black vulcanite AB stem. The last of this bag of Gold Star Hawaiian Extra Fancy Kona Dark Roast, neat, is my drink.
I'm a quarter of the way through this bowl of year 2020 Watch City Rouxgaroux in a smooth medium bend 2021 Peterson POTY Natural 4AB No. 6/500 military mount with a silver cap and a tapered black vulcanite AB stem. The last of this bag of Gold Star Hawaiian Extra Fancy Kona Dark Roast, neat, is my drink.
2022 Watch City Glass Slipper in a 1996 Peterson XL02.
Now smoking year 2019 C&D Derringer in a straight smooth brown 1920s (Comoy’s) Lions Head 399 Canadian with a tapered black vulcanite stem. I was still hungry so m'lady made me five slices of cinnamon raisin French toast and I had more unsalted peanuts. Watching the Phillies-Brewers game. Harry the Hairy is snoozin' on the couch. The others are outside. Sleepy Suzy is by my side. Molly Danger is snoozin' under a blanket in the bed room.
Late evening smoke of Rattray's Stirling in a Ropp Etudiant J 22 small apple shape
Finally decided to crack open this 2024 Sun Bear Black Locust.
So far, I really like it, but I prefer the 2023 Sun Bear Tupelo. From what I remember, Tupelo had a "warmer" and thicker taste than this one. However, with the weather being hot and humid, I actually like that this one is lighter in body and tone.
So far, I really like it, but I prefer the 2023 Sun Bear Tupelo. From what I remember, Tupelo had a "warmer" and thicker taste than this one. However, with the weather being hot and humid, I actually like that this one is lighter in body and tone.
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Finishing a tin of OGS in a Vauen Kira 503. One of my travel pipes that I take to the soccer pitch to watch my kid practice. 
A rare reverse view of the Sportsman 87, smoking Derringer.
@gord the old El Paso Weavers are THE best 22 scopes!
….and the pink chipmunk is a straight up sign of a man sure of himself-rock on!!
@gord the old El Paso Weavers are THE best 22 scopes!
….and the pink chipmunk is a straight up sign of a man sure of himself-rock on!!
Now smoking year 2012 Esoterica Dunbar in a smooth straight, dark brown 1960s Lane era Charatan Selected 43 Dublin with a black vulcanite double comfort saddle stem. This pipe was formerly owned by actor William Conrad. Ice water and bergs is my drink. The thunderstorm is here, but I got the ferals inside first. Daisy the Feral Princess was particularly happy that I got her in. She's laying by my feet. Tomato the Brave is snoozin' on the couch. Harry the Hairy is on a mat in the bathroom.
Rattray's Dark Fragrant in a Falcon. Cold beer.
GH Kendal #6 in a Radice and Diet Coke on the side.
Always honored to win the solid gold KewpieThat is a magnificent pipe! And I love 'wardens and longstems myself. . . . . absolutely gotta give that gem the day's Kewpie!!!
Thanks Gord I'd love to see some of yours too... anything with a longstem will always warm my heart and gleam my eye
PS Luxury Twist Flake in my 43 year old Savinelli 2614KS Dry System this just now after preparing peppers and awaiting the meat to finish cooking for stuffed peppers tonight ! I had to thoroughly clean the draft in the shank this afternoon with some coffee and hot water as it was pretty gunked up after hitting it to often and too hard. Its back to perfect now ! This was the first full price pipe ($60-ish) I bought back in 1982 (I should have bought ten more at those prices but alas ...) and still one of my favorites.
Peterson Old Dublin in a J. Alan bent brandy.
Some Wessex Gold plug Virginia in a Bruno Nuttens Bing........
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