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  1. UkuleleDude67

    I didn’t catch where you were from….

    As you get more accustomed with our little world here, I have come to realize that I know where new people are coming from but not where the more seasoned members are located. We can use this as a resource moving forward.
  2. UkuleleDude67

    Original Peterson Blends

    Tonight I had my first non-Dunhill blend by Peterson. It was Sunset Breeze. Wow it was really good. I have some others to try in the coming weeks, Sweet Killarney and Old Dublin. For some reason when I started in 2019 I remember most people were saying terrible things about all Peterson...
  3. UkuleleDude67

    Its my "Anniversary"

    I signed up for BoB on April 10, 2022. 2 years, and I am still sane...........ish.
  4. UkuleleDude67

    Well I went and did it

    Today on my birthday day I used my first ever Peterson pipe to have my first ever bowl of a Frog Morton blend. It was Frog Morton Cellar. After a post in another forum about never had it so I am not trying to find a replacement, I’m just trying to find my favorite English. I got a message and...
  5. UkuleleDude67

    What led us to pipes?

    I first started pipe smoking because I had a theatre director that smoked falcon pipes and what I found out later was SWRA. I was a young punk actor trying to be Orson Wells. So I got some straight Dr Grabows. I knew that you had to have more than 1. I smoked in New York but just stuff from...
  6. UkuleleDude67

    Tobacco storage in a pipe stand.

    I have a pipe stand that has a wooden cork lined compartment. The lid has a rubber seal and a white stone screwed to the top. Does anyone use one of these for everyday bulk blends. Currently storing filters in it.
  7. UkuleleDude67

    Farmer Neck scarfs

    Looking for neckerchiefs like Irish farmers wore in the 30’s. I love that look under shirts and with vest.
  8. UkuleleDude67

    New username.

    When I first joined BoB, I was in the radio business, over 30 years. I have since been burned by corporate radio. All 30 years I have taught music and theatre as a hobby after 10 years of struggling in NYC. I am now a professional teaching artist and use the ukulele in my classrooms...
  9. UkuleleDude67

    Recipe corner

    I love seeing people’s home brew tobacco recipes. Just tonight I made some Old Growlers and Haunted Forest. I saw both of these in a thread recently. Old Growlers 1/2 Tombigbee and 1/2 Pilgrims muse. Haunted Forest. 1/2 or 2/3 Haunted Bookshop and 1/2 or 1/3 Autumn Evening. Cant wait to...
  10. UkuleleDude67

    Edward G Robinson

    I have recently purchased a tin to try based on a certain members love of it. First bowl heaven. Second bowl, so disappointed. The redemption bowl, perfect,. fourth bowl was terrible. Did Mr Robinson ever play jeckel and Hyde? I am now going to track what pipe I’m smoking it in. I’m want...
  11. UkuleleDude67

    Farmer neck scarves

    I am looking for a supplier for this type of neckerchief. Please share any leads please.
  12. UkuleleDude67

    Falcon Thread Repair

    Hello all. I have a fair grouping of Falcon pipes. I am noticing that some are having trouble seating them selves. something is up with the threads. I have taken a tooth pick and tried leaning the metal thread of the pipe stem and the wooden threads of the bowls. any advice or a link to...
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