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You can teach and old dog new tricks. After 55 yrs piping, I watch the umteenth video on BS. Tried it in a meerschaum with "Old Gowrie" in it. Worked as advertised. It was cool, flavors not tasted before, etc. But Lady N gave me a visit. Anyone else had that reaction?

I am going to be in OC next week and would like to get some Irishman's 5 o'clock. Has anyone tried it?

I just got word that should please pipe smokers in the Bay area.The shop in Mill Valley, North of the Golden Gate, has set mid September for opening a second shop located at 550 Montgomery Street at the corner of Clay Street. I have been wanting to visit them for some time and having them in...

Last year there was a discussion about a group from Reno and Sacramento driving to LV. I am not sure if I can go due to a scheduled surgery in my family. Anyone have this trip on their radar? :) 8) OOPs move to general discussion<img class="emojione" alt="?" title=":confused:"...

Seven of Nine was purchased at the House of Calabash on a trip through Oregon last summer. I had too many tins open so it was  jarred for the year. It is the 4th Va that I have tried and the most enjoyable. The pipe used has been dedicated to virginias . It is a Rhodesian with a conical...

I have never found the flavors in tobacco smoking outside like I do while indoors. I usually smoke English or Va/ Oriental tobacco. Many of us smoke outdoors only to appease SWMBO. Anyone have a handle on good blends for this situation? :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :cheers:

I excitedly purchased a Castello Sea Rock Extra at a local "junk Shop" and Raced home with my prize. I did not do my due diligence sad to say. I discovered that the draft came in under the chamber. I have never seen one like this before.Kirsten and Falcon pipe draw through the bottom of the bowl...

Pipers unite. Write your Congressmen. The Syrians are shelling Latakia! We can't stand for this and must act immediately!!!!! Save the blessed leafs!!!! :clown: :drunken:

This article covers the care and maintenance ot he calabash pipe. I found this information in a book: “Pipes and Tobacco” by Carl Ehwa, Jr. I hope it answers your questions as well as it has done for me. The calabash like other pipes need periods of rest and should not be over smoked. The bowl...

I just purchased a Tinsky Rhodesian at my BM. First break in was VERY good. Anybody know a link to his grading system?

I have been collecting pipes for 48 years. Stopped smoking about 30 years back but I am picking it up again. I first smoked a pipe in1962. I would have been nice to have a resource like BOB at that time. You newbees are fortunate to have this site. The information and community is astounding. I...