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Happy New Year Brothers of Briar! This winter I have been unusually inactive...family stuff, some stress, some changes etc and I had gotten into a bit of a rut. I was pacing around this morning and Mrs Beeman told me I should get out for a walk. Being the obedient husband that I am  :roll:  I...

My son found this at an antique store near where he lives and gave it to me for Christmas. It's on a lazy susan too which is awesome! I can get 12 more pipes out of the box!

When I got into pipe smoking and bought my first pipe, (at least my first as an adult that I didn't try to hide from my parents), I got it from Phillip Trypis whose name is known to most here I expect as a former carver for Brigham pipes back in their heyday. At this time Phillip's health was in...

Hey BoB's, I was thinking of getting one of the Peterson's little Outdoor series pipes - specifically the bent model 65. Anyone smoked one? Are they so short the smoke goes up your nose?

Well...it's been a good few days visiting with my son in Ottawa, but there's been a touch of melancholy also. A few days ago was the 5th anniversary of my Dad's passing - just shy of 92. He was an architect, an RAF navigator who flew in operation Market Garden. He was most of all an example of...

So, the new year has begun! Happy New Year to all Bob's! I'm not one for reflecting on the previous year per se or for making New Years resolutions. 2018 however had so many challenges, both good and not so good. Yesterday my wife and I ended up in a fruitful and yet at times difficult talk...

In my quest to find a new favorite tobacco after my old one became no longer available, I ordered several brands. Of course, now I have several opened tins. What is the best way to store them now? I have put them in sealer jars but some of the jars are only half  filled. Will this tobacco keep...

Sometimes it's enough to sit a while in the bee yard to have your soul refreshed - and that's just what I needed the other evening. With the season all but done, I sat quietly contemplating the past 5 months of bee work while watching the day come to a close. I filled my Phyllip Trypis bent...

I was dismayed to learn months too late that McClelland had closed up shop. Being an occasional piper my tobacco supply lasts awhile. Soooooo, is there anyone who might have some Blackwoods Flake they'd be wiling to part with while I search for a new favorite??

Does anyone know Charles Sharp of Pipes MD? I bought a pipe off him once about 8 years ago and quite enjoyed it but I see his email and website no longer work. Does anyone know if he is still active?

Ok, firstly, Ican't believe it's been over a year since I posted or I think even logged in. Who says retirement would be slow? Ha! Anyway.... I'll post a pic later but I couldn't wait to boast about my find:bounce: .....a new old stock Gillette Fatboy razor in the original box with extra...

Did something changed last month it seems in the way we can post photos? I can't seem to do it anymore. Is there a post on how to do it the new way?

Ok, so after retiring and moving north to an old but renovated farm house I started in early February to renovate the only room that wasn't done - the kitchen. I'll try to recall how to add some photos. Construction isn't my forte but I'm good at breaking things. So I got busy pulling things...

I know in some states it's already open but here in s. Ontario, Brook Trout opens on April 24, followed by Turkey on April 27. Having just retired I'm really looking forward to this year. I always made hunting a priority bt now I can get back to fly fishing too! Yeehaw, can't sit still...

Hi, My mom just told me that in the mid to late 1950's her cousin in Britain was an actor in T.V advertisements for St. Bruno tobacco. I haven't done a thorough internet search yet to see if there are any copy ads featuring him. In the commercial he is walking in the British country side with...

I've used every thing from a stick to a 30-06 cartridge, (a spent one of course! :bom: ). I decided a while back to make my own from a deer brow tine and a spent rifle cartridge. The pipe in the photo was made by Charles Sharp. I really like it but I've lost his contact info a few years ago...

There is something about being miles away from nowhere in the outdoors that makes me crave a pipe and scotch, (or beer). It's so contemplative! So, I was enjoying a nice bowl of McClelland's Blackwoods Flake at the moose camp when I looked over my the fire pit and noticed this log -  I'll let...

I was going through my ammo cupboard which also hold my tobacco and found buried a tin of C&D Three Friars and a tin of C&D Pegasus. Both were opened 5 years ago and now are dry as dust. I don't even remember if I liked them as I probably only had one bowl before putting the lid back on and...

Well, it's time. After what will be 28 1/2 years of policing I will be retiring May 31 2015....and I can't wait! I'll sure miss my platoon mates - we have a ball and laugh a lot  - but I wont miss the work and the shifts. My wife and family have sacrificed a lot in the way of me missing...

I just received this beautiful, (it says used but I don't see how) John Calich pipe. I've wanted one ever since my buddy found one at a local flea market for $10 - although I paid WAY more for mine. I value my Phillip Trypis pipes all the more for having met Phillip and sat with him for several...