Recent content by abbacab

No, Missouri City is in Texas. And yes, it's pronounced Mizz-OOH-ree... they never learn....

And why does the bread always fall buttered side down? Moved to Texas at 20. To Houston...Pronounced HUGH-stun. Came from New York which has a Houston Street, pronounced How-STun ( The stress is actually on the "T" and I can't figure out how to do that. ) I have never been able to explain to...

I've always thought of Social Security as supplemental retirement income. To me 401k's are kind of a scam, we let employers off the hook in regards to actually providing for a retirement. You put money into an account, the employer matches some of it. What you wind up with depends on those...

Hate it when someone follows me around with a pad and pencil ( or Ipad). Perfect score.... Although everyone probably thinks they're "SMAHT". (Remember the argument scene between Michael and Freddo in the Godfather II ?) But, yes,in Texas at least, you really do have to be rich to be...

It's been said sever times here already; just going to reinforce it. Do what makes you happy, just realize in about 20 years or so, when your <knee, back, elbow> starts to nag you on cold, wet nights from all the fun you're about to have; that pipe, book, and warm fire are going to seem like a...

Don't sweat it, you did good. Just remember you've already been told that there's no "perfect" pipe. I'm pretty sure your new Pete will play well with the other hundred pipes in your collection. ( And if you're thinking that you don't have a hundred pipes....just give it time...) ;) Going...

About a Dozen and a half. Slowed down a lot this year. Which is good, since I've had to get rid of all my furniture to make room for the pipes..... :shock:

I'm pretty sure that I occasionally dream of my ex. I can never remember the dream, but I do wake up screaming. Of course it COULD just be brain eating Zombies, flesh rending Werewolves, or blood sucking Vampires. Then again, even if I could remember....would I be able to tell the difference?

Kind of run the gamut on this issue. Back when I started "Piping" ( the first time) I went for Rusticated, the gnarlier the better. When I started back a few years ago, became sort of a grain hound for a while. Within the last year or so it's been mostly sandblasts. Still like the tactile feel...

Funny, I remember when banks just gave you a toaster. But I don't know about this.... Isn't the currency in Ecuador actually the US Dollar? :affraid: :affraid: :affraid: :affraid: :affraid: :affraid: :affraid: :affraid: :affraid: :affraid: :affraid: :affraid: Don't know...

OH, Great!!! NOW look what you guys made me do. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150450410588 Disclaimer: Poster takes no responsibility for rampant PAD, or the consequences thereof. Blame lies squarely and completely upon those smoking, discussing, looking at, or...

Gotta tell ya' there, Bub; NOT thinkin' a whole lot about pipes right about now....... :face: OK, focus....focus. Read years ago that Radice was considered "The Working Man's High Grade". Found that appealing for some reason.....and have acquired several over the years in most of the...

What he said. For me it was about five years ago, while going through some stuff to put in to storage. Hadn't tried to smoke for years...just no time, and there they were: my dad's old Kaywoodies, some Peterson's, a handful of Ben Wades, Baris and an old Harcourt; and one lone Karl Erik that...

I'd say just pick the one that appeals to you. Don't sweat it.....you'll get the other one soon enough.

Congrats on the new addition to the family. Strange, how they always seem to pick US. Have had cats most of my life and always liked the Black n' Whites best. (... don't tell the others...). Sure you know that it's a phase that USUALLY works itself out, at least with a kitten involved. Just try...