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  1. Tony Ferrill

    Ken Collins AKA Pipetongue AKA Dad

    What a great guy-generous and kind hearted;the calabash will get a few smokes this week in Ken's honor.T
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    Vietnam War pipe pic

    Right the f#@$ on.His facial expression says it all......I was recon in peacetime;this guy saw what we prayed for. Glad to be 48.Couldn't,WOULDN'T do it again.Respectfully,Tony
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    What are you smoking?

    Just loaded a bowl of 3yrold SotE,R.Wiley Galleon.I'll smoke it soons I finish up this bowl of Elizabethan Mixture,circa 2004 in the Ashton XX Pebblegrain billiard.Hot here-smokin in the garage/back yard.Ice water and good smoke-- :cheers: T
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    What are you listening to

    Foo Fighters-"Echoes,Silence,Patience,and Grace" T
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    Humphrey Bogart

    When I was into it,I always said the best way to avoid a hangover was to stay drunk___T
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    Sponsor me in San Francisco AIDS Walk?

    In.C'mon,guys.You don't hear as much about it as you used to;It's still hurtin' people,just doesn't sell as many newspapers as it used to. Respectfully,Tony
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    Dilemma of Seasoning a Pipe

    LOL over the last couple years I have marveled repeatedly at the sensitivity of your palate,Mike.You are truly gifted! 50 gr would season any pipe I chose to use in my rotation to the point that I could detect nothing other than the current blend;I'm afraid that I have overly abused my taste...
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    Spirit Smokes

    Man!I just made a five or six -paragraph post about our prayers with the sacred pipe in the inipi scheduled for tonight in observance of the solstice,and accidentally brushed the Esc key,deleting it! As a spiritual leader of the Native American Church in Indiana,I say that a smoke is a good...
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    Fifth Annual Spring Forward Box Pass

    Glad the East box found air,I had lost all tracking info!Hope all is well with CG,and enjoy,Mr. H!Tony
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    A Great Visit!!

    You guys have some fun!I am planning on getting out to see some BoBs late this year,possibly early next.One of the coolest times of this year was when PB came by;sat in my dingy basement and chatted for several hours.....Life is good! Respectfully,Tony
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    Fifth Annual Spring Forward Box Pass

    East box whereabouts in research.... :scratch: It was sent on its' way on 9June08 from the Edgewood Branch,Indianapolis,USPS.Destination Emporia,Kansas.I am looking for the receipts,will update as more is known. Respectfully,Tony
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    Cavicchi

    My Cavicchi 5C billiard is the best pipe I own,smoking,aesthetics,the whole package!I look to purchase a couple more in the next year,probably 1C or 2C models....or a couple more Castellos....or a Dunny..... :) Tony
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    My Wife

    Not knowing what to say,Roger-good hope and serenity sent your way,sir.I will say this;take care of you,so you can help the others in your crew,including the wife. Keep us posted,if you can find time.Strong wishes for full recovery and rest for you both! Respectfully,Tony
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    Jackie Gleason "The Great One"

    Thanks,this was worth the time to read.Gleason came from the era in which television was worth watching.I have all of the Honeymooner episodes,and some of the JG Show,on DVDs and watch when I can.Life was simpler then,and people cared enough about each other to offer a hand up.....The only...
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    DIY Still?

    I'm from Nelson County, Kentucky.Bardstown,Kentucky.I have seen many(MANY) stills.The legal ones of course,were huge.The smaller and illegal ones were at the very least dangerous,smelly,and making crummy product,for the most part.I have had a case of GERD since I was 22 years old,thanks to some...
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