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A couple of years ago this was a hot topic on the pipe boards. Do any of you use this method? As you will recall, Achim's recommendation was to use a torch lighter (in addition to the whole stuffing the pipe thing). I tried the packing method (sans torch lighter) a couple of times and it...

Hello all, just a heads up that there will be the usual first Friday gathering of pipe smokers at Serious Cigars (formerly Crofts) on Richmond. Folks usually begin gathering around 6 and we wind things up at 9 PM No theme this month, just bring your pipes and tobacco. Note that this is a...

For all you folks who may be in the greater Houston area next week: a few of us Houston pipers are having a wee get together at Crofts on Friday January 4th beginning at about 5:30 PM and ending at 9 PM. Bring your pipes and some baccy to share - everyone is welcome! Directions to Crofts...

This is a question that I posted in another forum: In the tobacconists where I hang out, the older guys often lament the loss of "good briar" in today's pipes, pointing to their antediluvian GBDs or what have you and sniffing at my Ruthenberg/Jody Davis/[insert modern carver here] in disdain...

Chopstix in da house y'all! Just found out about this place from GLP and wandered over . . . see lots of familiar handles . . . I post on Smokers Forums and GFO. Look forward to participating in this community. Phil