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I know a lot of us browse eBay for estate pipes all the time. Recently there has been a string of fraudulent listings for nice pipes at prices too good to be true. This has come up on other pipe forums, but I haven't seen it mentioned here yet and I thought I would spread the word. Here's a...

::::ATTENTION ALL BOMBERS:::: It's April, and while where I am sitting I can see snow falling outside the window, Spring is sure to bring pleasant weather. So pleasant it might warrant a extra bowl or two outside in the fresh air. It's also time to destroy another deserving target!! Here is...

::::ATTENTION ALL PILOTS:::: For over three years now the illustrious Brothers of Briar Bombing squadron members have been reigning terror, judgment, and smokey justice upon those we select. The roster has changed a lot since its inception. Some pilots have retired, others have gone AWOL, some...

:::ATTENTION ALL PILOTS:::: TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE BACCY! (see what I did there?  :mrgreen:  ) Welcome to the official Christmas Bombing run thread! In keeping with the season, please make your packages as festive as you'd like. Feel free to include things like candy canes, gingerbread...

...And neither the angels in heaven above, Nor the demons down under the sea, Can ever dissever my soul from the soul Of the beautiful Annabel Lee... :::ATTENTION ALL PILOTS::: As you know, October is a little different from other months for this squadron. As usual a normal mission run...

::::ATTENTION ALL PILOTS:::: Ladies and Gents, it's time for the Official August BOB Bombing Run!!!!!! It seems incredible to me that the end of summer is only a short time away. While I won't miss the heat the thought of commuting to work in wintery weather is not at all pleasant. Fortunately...

::::ATTENTION ALL PILOTS:::: May was certainly a hectic month over at BOB command HQ. As you are all aware, between the Chicago Pipe Show, DrumsAndBeer stepping down from co-command and our epic leveling of Cart's fortified bunker, I figured we needed a few days rest. Well that time is over and...

:::ATTENTION ALL PILOTS::: Well, this is my first spring in Ohio, and I must say, you folks get a lot of rain. Rain was in the forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This is the complete opposite of what I'm accustomed to in West Texas which typically involves unrelenting winds a wild...

:::ATTENTION ALL PILOTS::: I assume you all have been keeping up with the news from the diabolical fiend, a Mr. Punxsutawney Phil. This Marmota Maniacal, Augur of Incisors, Portant of Pot-Bellied Rodents has declared there will be six more weeks of winter. This is not what a recently...

:::::Attention all Pilots::::: After conferring with central command, we've decided to make this a Blitzkrieg run. We've got to get a roster compiled and orders sent ASAP, so listen up. Obviously this will be a Christmas themed bombing run. Feel free to include improvised exploding fruitcakes...

So, for those of you wondering what I've been up to these past several months: http://scandpipes.com/group.asp?group=581 I did most of the work on these. Both dublins were made just by me. Anyway, that should explain why you haven't seen too many Jones pipes being produced lately.

::::ATTENTION BOMBERS:::: Some of you grizzled veterans may recall October as a month that doesn’t quite follow SOP. There will be a normal run taking place this month, but in addition to the usual festivities, Central Command has cooked up a special little event. This event is completely...

::::ATTENTION ALL PILOTS:::: Ladies and Gentlemen, the time has come for another mission. Those of you with children are probably sighing in relief. You’ve survived another summer. As the kids go return to the classroom and we get caught up in the commercialized holiday known as “Back to...

Ladies and gentlemen, I urge you to take some time to familiarize yourself with the different options the FDA is considering for the regulation of "other tobacco products" (which would include pipe tobacco) and cigars. Here is a link to the FDA's proposals...

:::ATTENTION ALL BOB BOMBERS::: May is here. The harbinger of summer; in my region of the country it is the last chance to enjoy cooler temperatures before continuous stretches of 100 degrees plus. To those of you up north, May is the long awaited respite from Winter’s cold grasp. But for...

Ladies and Gentlemen, I believe we're on the cusp of new FDA regulations on cigars. According to this article, the FDA will stop accepting public input July 9th. That sounds like judgment day for a lot of jobs and the future affordability of part of our hobby. I believe that cigar smokers are...

I'll be headed to Waco, TX on Sunday for a several day trip. My wife has an interview at Baylor for grad school and I'll be left without much to do. Google didn't seem to reveal the best results. Also if any brothers would like to grab a smoke, I'd be happy to meet them somewhere.

:::Attention Bombers::: It is time for another month of mayhem, and I can think of no more suitable month for this sort of activity than the month of March. Named after the Mars, the Roman god of war, March is significant for the beginning of the battle season and the onset of spring...

Well, the other day, as often happens, the owner of the B&M I frequent brought in a box of old estates for me to look at. He is not as familiar with pedigrees and brands as I am and so I always go through them to see if there is anything that is special or unique. Best find was a 1918 Dunhill...

I think someone had one too many nips of the good stuff when they turned this at the Dunhill factory.