Recent content by claessenpipes

Hello everybody, I just added a brand new pipe today. It's kind of a variation on the poker theme, hence the name "Royal Flush". You can find pics and specs on the site. Completely handmade at less than a "royal" price. :king...

I just returned home from a trip to Sweden to learn more about pipemaking. I visited Love an Sara Geiger there. They are wonderful people who make gorgeous pipes. You can see the fruit of our labour at http://web.me.com/claessenpipes Just click at the top pipe in the middle. :pipe:

Well, the one that fits the shoe ... Once again, what is a topic about guns doing on a pipesmoking forum.

You're focusing on one city in particular now, Texas Outlaw. If you look up crime statistics for the entire country you get a whole different picture. By the way, I believe that in New York you're not allowed either to run around carrying guns. I'm really surprised by the aggressivity of...

And still we've way less gun related crime! So what's the use of having firearms? Does the good guys posessing guns stop the criminals? Don't think so.

We're not allowed to have guns. The result of this policy is that we have a lot less murders, violent robberies and gun related violence. Not bad, isn't it? You should try it. :idea:

Americans and their toys. I'll stick to my pipes. The worst thing I could do with those is throw them at somebody. :) Happy puffin', guys. :pipe:

Hi Troll, I bought a sandblasted Kaywoodie recently and it smokes just great. I have to thin out the bit though, way to thick for my taste. By the way, what do you mean with "the demise of Stanwell"? :pipe:

I'm completely with you Bub. Absolutely schocking. Insanity rules the world, so it seems. Child soldiers, where did I see it again? Nazi Germany, Africa? Sad, indeed. :pale:

That's some wonderful rejuvenation job you did! :D

Hello Talonr1701, You're very welcome. I'm a newbie too, just subscribed a couple of days ago. I think BoB is packed with nice people. :D Have fun! Dirk

Thank you all, my brethren, for the warm welcome. :D

I've to come all the way from Europe, but I will be there. My first time! Hope to see you all there. :D

Thank you, jhuggett Aren't those Flake Medallions the best? Just discovered them a couple of weeks ago.

Thanks kilted1! I'm not sure about that rubber room though. Unless they have some great pipes and tobacco, of course. 8)