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I had made a New Year's Resolution to stop posting about my blog unless it directly concerned the pipesters on the forum. Well, this does directly concern the whole community, I feel. As some of you might remember, I started a pipe writing contest on my blog. There were a lot of great...

We all have that pipe that changed our view of pipes. Some of us know the feeling of hunting and searching and scouring for a particular pipe in a particular finish, maybe even from a particular year. I have shared my success with my collecting of the Rubens Rhodesian shape with many of you...

I know that the vast majority of you know who Stephen Downie is. He does absolutely amazing work with briar and is also a great guy. For those who are interested, here is an interview with Stephen about pipes and a little extra: Stephen Downie Interview.

For our loved ones who don't smoke a pipe and may not even understand out obsession, this might be a challenging task. That is why I wrote a little guide for you sewer Dwellers to share with them. It covers the basics and I hope they will find it helpful, and that you will enjoy the fruits of...

I know you all know Richard Friedman, our own yachtexplorer. He is a fantastic guy and I thought I would share with you an awesome opportunity that he just told me about. I've always loved being on the water, but never really had the chance to experience it to its maximum potential. Thanks to...

Last night, I attended a pipe club Christmas party at Brennan's, here in St. Louis. It was a great time. Over the course of the night, I heard a couple of discussion concerning tobacco and mold. Most people who were asked responded that what was being seen was, in all likelihood, sugar. The...

There are some pipe questions that have definite answers: "Is this mold on my Full Virginia Flake?" Is it shiny? Then, no, it's not mold. For a lot of questions, though, such as what bowl shape is superior, whether meerschaums or briars are superior, what tobacco is the best, etc., the answer...

So, I am issuing a challenge to all of those that I can reach. You don't have to be a pipe-smoker to take part in this challenge, or even have any knowledge of pipes at all, though the prize for winning might not be that exciting to you if you don't smoke a pipe. Here is the challenge: Write a...

In a fit of madness that started because of a post made by Neill Archer "Zulu Collector" Roan, I started attempting to put together a 7-Day set of Radice Rubens Rhodesians, a pipe designed by Greg Pease and Luca di Piazza. After acquiring my first, a Clear finish of the second generation...

This video, albeit a little late, makes me laugh no matter how many times I watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2dCMDNqE5Y

Fill in the blank. _________ was the most important person / group in the evolution of the rock and roll. Why?

Submitted for your approval, one of my most recent works. Enjoy. A Discussion With an Old Barkeep at the Red Carpet Lounge You see, this is the depreciation of the martini. In my parents' generation, and probably yours, as well, The martini was gin or vodka, along with some vermouth. White...

Hello, Brothers (and sisters....maybe...), I am a Junior at Washington University in St. Louis with a Religious Studies / English / Pre-Law focus. I've been active on other pipe forums and just found out about this one. So, hello all! Glad to be here! Cheers, thefoolish Ethan