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  1. peter cornbriar

    Hello from Colorado

    yeeehawww! Another new BoB member - Yowzaaa! Welcome from, - watch out from them horse apples - PA Dutch Country. We'd love to see them smokin' works of art - post 'em when you're done re-habbing them. Peter
  2. peter cornbriar

    If you like progressive rock...

    I'm listening to King Crimson's, "In the Court of the Crimson King", (1969). King Crimson's first album. The title song In the Court of the Crimson King is one you may have heard on late night FM radio in days gone by. This album was ranked #2 on Rolling Stone's best progressive rock albums of...
  3. peter cornbriar

    Thank you…

    Ditto to all the above posts. I hope y'all got enouph to eat, and hopefully being thankful for having ability to obtain food. Peter
  4. peter cornbriar

    Hello from Oregon.

    Darn right I celebrate Thanksgiving, St. Klaus! Welcome to Brothers of Briar where we aren't necessarily brothers, but we generally get along just fine! Oregon, eh... never been there. Greetings from PA Dutch Country. Remember, Post early and often! I celebrate Thanksgiving because: Executive...
  5. peter cornbriar

    Question about canning jars

    Ok, from a psych nurse: 1) Take some deep breaths, perhaps put on some calming music for a few minutes. 2) Buy several quart size bottle of 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, from most any CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreen's or WAL-MART. (Or two 16oz. bottles). Must be 91%, not 70% 2) Gather together as many large...
  6. peter cornbriar

    I am Listening to...

    Blackmore's Night, Winter Carols, 2006 recording Ritchie Blackmore, (of Deep Purple), formed a proto medieval rock band with Candace Night, (His wife), on vocals. This is the group's Christmas songs and carols.
  7. peter cornbriar

    Good Evening from the UK

    Belated welcome Mattlee1977! Greetings from PA Dutch Country. Can't say I've ever been to Washington, but I was born in Washington.... D.C. Live anywhere near, (Formerly), besieged Seattle?
  8. peter cornbriar

    Hello from Sarnia

    Hey there JWally! Greetings from PA Dutch Country. Most of us are avid pipe smokers, the rest are occasional to unknown,(BoB lurkers). So what blends/brands do you smoke? You get a lot of snow in Winter? We here in PA Dutch Country sure don't. Peter
  9. peter cornbriar

    Where and what is PA Dutch Country?

    I've listed as my home turf PA Dutch Country. I'd like to explain the where's and what's for you history/geography buffs. It is obviously in Pennsylvania, southeastern PA to be exact. It encompasses, Berks, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties with some overlap into adjacent Counties. "Dutch" is a...
  10. peter cornbriar

    Howdy from Houston, TX

    Hey there BearHntr1961! Greetings from PA Dutch Country. Seems you enjoy restoring pipes, what a useful talent! Do you restore for your own satisfaction, or for monetary gain, or both? I've recently begun restoring my Corncob pipes, (Ok, that does sound funny). More like repairing and upgrading...
  11. peter cornbriar

    The bombing of a city not what it appeared to be...

    Frederick Taylor, Dresden Tuesday, February 13,1945 (2004) Harper Collins As soon as I saw this book, I had to buy it; the most terrifying fire bombing of this famous German City has left untold numbers of people shocked by an apparent Allied act of Brutality, the likes only surpassed by...
  12. peter cornbriar

    Hockey, anyone?

    It's that time of year again, when people gather to try to keep an eye on an oversized rubber jack pad get pushed around at impossible speeds using long curved broom handles wielded by overdressed men wearing outfits 4 sizes larger than usual, enjoying the occasional brawl or two. with the...
  13. peter cornbriar

    What's the deal with those **** Tracy watches?

    My wife just purchased the entry level Apple Watch-SE model. I call these unattractive wrist computers, - **** Tracy- watches. I'd like to know more such as: When one receives a phone call on this "watch" does manifest the traditional ring tones, and if so, how does one "answer" a call? Does one...
  14. peter cornbriar

    What Are You Smoking Pages.

    This morning I've got a load of C&D Irish Blessing in a Missouri Meerschaum "General" corncob with my new forever acrylic stem attached - what a difference a quality stem makes. Tastes like I'm smoking Whiskey liquer. Problem is I picked the longest, widest stem sold, a mean 3.75"/ 9.5cm which...
  15. peter cornbriar

    Greetings folks

    Hey there Rasher-Roll, Glad you could join us as lurker turned member. Greetings from PA Dutch Country! Sorry to hear you live in the socialist republic of Kalifornia ;) Please post occasionally to maintain your new status. Peter
  16. peter cornbriar

    Hello from Michigan

    Well geez... new members are popping up like mushrooms. Boy Howdy Charizard! I live not too far from another member -ralphmcculley. I live in PA Dutch country. I have some experience, guess more than some, with corncob pipes. I recommend ditching those standard cheap plastic Missouri...
  17. peter cornbriar

    Cue clips as pipe rack?

    Wow, Check out AussieMike's pipe holders. Now there's a look - the singed rubber rod rack. Looks like it works really well! (y)
  18. peter cornbriar

    Hello everyone warren here

    Welcome Warren12456! Greetings from PA Dutch Country. I can see that your tastes in pipe tobacco span much of the gamut. Interesting pipe designs you favor. I'm an Aro guy, but do like lightly flavored, un topped baccy like Peter Stokkebye Luxury Bull's Eye Flake. Peter
  19. peter cornbriar

    What are you smokin'?

    CAO L’Anniversaire Cameroon, Robusto. Normal price is USD $125.07/20. Got one in a pack of assorted brands, "8 cigars only only $10". Promotional advert by Cigars Intl. Regular price $125.07/20 sticks, (I have never payed that much for any cigar). I love box pressed cigars... they somehow have...
  20. peter cornbriar

    Hi from the UK

    Boy Howdy Wallace14! You can get hints and tips, and then some! Some of us enjoy a little humor every now and then. Remember, post early and often! Peter
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