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  1. dougc905

    Hitchhikers Guide or any other Sci Fi guys out there?

    I'm currently reading Terry Pratchett's work, specifically his 41-book Discword series. While it isn't SF, it is fantasy that is right up there with Hitchhiker's Guide. Hadn't heard of him until a colleague at work suggested it. A fun read so far.
  2. dougc905

    Pipe ≠ Ago?

    All of the criticism must have happened a while ago. I looked up Chris Morgan and found that at least nowadays, he definitely states that at least the bones pipes are seconds from a factory. Gianmarco Ago says that his pipes result from him meeting artisans. To me that implies that he is selling...
  3. dougc905

    Pipe ≠ Ago?

    You mean that there is a market for re-badged italian midgrade pipes? First I've heard of it. Where do I look for more info on this? Also, where on facebook do I look for the criticisms? (you can pm me on this). Regardless, I'm not sure if I care if he made it or not. I don't view pipes in...
  4. dougc905

    Pipe ≠ Ago?

    Thanks for posting this. I search him out on facebook and friended him so as to get a stream of pictures. Search for Gianmarco Ago. He posts often. The pipes are indeed very much like Ser Jacs - right up my alley. In fact, I just bought this pipe for my 54th birthday. Hopefully it will arrive in...
  5. dougc905

    North American Society of Pipe Collectors

    I have every issue since they were called the Ohio Pipe Collectors and it was corner stapled 8.5x11". Not sure why I'm keeping them. Must be a hoarding instinct in me.
  6. dougc905

    Retirement: Planned

    Looks like an old high school or factory maybe. Hey! Maybe an old pipe factory!
  7. dougc905

    Calling any "hat guys"

    Yes. That's dapper. And cute. :)
  8. dougc905

    I'm not leaving.

    Congratulations! It must have been tough after 30 years.
  9. dougc905

    Some of the most FANTASTIC Meers I've seen!

    Nice pipes. I couldn't link a picture either. Kyle must be some sort of wizard. My most memorable figural was a large dragon head with its mouth open. Looking in, you saw a naked beauty sitting legs spread on the lower jaw facing in... One of my pipe club members brought a bunch of pipes back...
  10. dougc905

    How many pipemen do you know like this?

    The cartoon was originally meant to reflect the arms race...
  11. dougc905

    cancer ads on BoB

    There are ads on BoB? Maybe I don't see them as I am always logged in.
  12. dougc905

    Match.com discriminates against us

    The voice of experience? FWIW... I met my partner Linda through Lavalife nine years ago. A few of my co-workers also met their SO online. Linda's daughter has just met a nice fellow (from reports - we haven't met yet) on plentyoffish.com that has lasted a few months now. Apparently match.com...
  13. dougc905

    I just tried the Ashton Revival: Pebblecut.

    Coincidentally, I also have a tin of Pebblecut open. My impression is that it is indeed flavourful with a nice spicy sweetness. It is easy to overheat though. When this happens the flavour goes away. The broken flake is a bit too moist for me but is extremely easy to rub out. I have been...
  14. dougc905

    Double-Chamber Pipes

    Hey. Thanks for responding Anthony. Doug
  15. dougc905

    Just found this, looks pipe smokers can't win either!

    You mean that this is news to you? I'm not in denial. I do believe in Everything in Moderation - I'm sure that there are many documented cases of these diseases in pipe smokers as there are probably many in non-smokers as well. Abusing yourself will undoubtedly work in diseases favour. However...
  16. dougc905

    Memorial Day Was Meant to Reconcile

    Thanks for posting this. I wasn't aware of the historic connection to the civil war although it certainly makes sense.
  17. dougc905

    Double-Chamber Pipes

    Well, after looking at the website again. I will say the pipes are interesting and that he has good workmanship. If you like thick shanked pipes, then these are home runs. I like holding the shank of the pipe instead of the bowl and think these would have good "hand feel".
  18. dougc905

    Lighting question

    Also, keep your tongue out of the smoke stream when lighting.
  19. dougc905

    Double-Chamber Pipes

    I'm a physics teacher. I love to gnaw on theory! Don't have an acme pipe and I know I never will. I think it would be terribly damp and "gurgly". There may even be liquid sloshing around that second chamber after smoking a moist tobacco. Yuck. I'd say that it can be argued that any pipe that...
  20. dougc905

    Praying Manti

    I think it is a stretch to assume that the eBay mantises will just eat anything. They probably have specific critters that they like to eat. Failing that, they starve to death. Better to get a culture from your own area. That way, you have a chance of them surviving. I thought about knocking...
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