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  1. benmarcum

    just a nice little read...

    I really just like this website anyway, but they posted just a nice little read today. http://artofmanliness.com/2012/12/15/manvotional-do-it-now/
  2. benmarcum

    What do you mean I cannot smoke for 2 weeks?

    these are good things to know. Thanks guys!
  3. benmarcum

    What do you mean I cannot smoke for 2 weeks?

    Nah. Not that bad really. The worst part is going to be not knowing what to do with myself after dinner.
  4. benmarcum

    What do you mean I cannot smoke for 2 weeks?

    I figure I will have the wife clock me in the back of the head a few times daily with a Louisville Slugger so I sleep through the next two weeks...really just seems like the best option.
  5. benmarcum

    What do you mean I cannot smoke for 2 weeks?

    they are doing blood and urine tests...i guess people have not been "honest" with them in the past.
  6. benmarcum

    Boswell Pipes-Pros and Cons from those that know

    I have 2 that are great. Both smoke really well. They are a bit heavy and would not be something i would take on the fishing boat or anything where i neede my hands. However i love them when lounging aroumd.
  7. benmarcum

    What do you mean I cannot smoke for 2 weeks?

    So me and the wife went shopping for life insurance the other day. Of course the smoking question came up. I answerd that i smoke 5 to 7 pipes a week. Sometimes a cigar. My sales person then tells me i cannot smoke for 2 weeks to get the vitamin N out of my system so i can get a lower...
  8. benmarcum

    Wanting to learn a new skill

    So I am looking to start shaving with a straight razor. Where can i go to learn the tricks of the trade as this goes? I would hate to have to go to the ER my first time out.
  9. benmarcum

    time to be good

    The wife just threatened to bleach my meer back to white if i don't stop being lippy. Time to be quiet
  10. benmarcum

    it has been the longest 2 days ever....

    She is all healed up and smoking indoors picked right back up where it left off :)
  11. benmarcum

    drink of choice while smoking

    Being the good Kentucky boy that I am, i really prefer to drink bourbon while smoking. However I think it may be time that I find a new non-booze option...so what is your drink of choice?
  12. benmarcum

    it has been the longest 2 days ever....

    she is recovering very well. she is still in some discomfort, but not to bad. i should say that of course her health and comfort are very important to me so if it means i gotta go a few days...that is ok. in the end it will make her work far easier for her (she makes wigs for theatres...
  13. benmarcum

    it has been the longest 2 days ever....

    the wife had eye surgery the other day, and i am very happy for her. However! this means i have not been able to smoke in the house for the past 2 days and it is to hot and nasty to enjoy smoking outside...what is a guy supposed to do when he finally gets to sit down at night?!?! how could...
  14. benmarcum

    packing a pipe

    gentlemen...thank you. sounds like i have been doing ok and was just thinking to much...i gotta learn to stop doing that ;)
  15. benmarcum

    packing a pipe

    I must still be doing it wrong. I have a heck of a time keeping the pipe lit. I use the gravity fill and light packing method but I feel like if I am not puffing a fair amount it goes out. Any tips would be awesome. Thanks yall
  16. benmarcum

    Smoking while working in the yard

    I have seen a couple of you fine gentlemen talk about smoking while working in the yard. my question is...how? i cannot seem to be able to clench the pipe long enough and i worry about puffing on the pipe to much if i clench that long thus heak=ting it up way to much. any advice would be great...
  17. benmarcum

    Parings of Pipes, Tobacco & Whisky

    maybe i am just a Kentucky boy...but i find Makers Mark goes well with every pipe i smoke :face:
  18. benmarcum

    Pipe stem question..loosening?

    i am glad you posted this. i have been taking mine apart after each smoke (and the pipe cooled) for cleaning the stem. mainly cause i have been putting a little bourbon through them each time to keep it clean and did not want to get any in the bowl. sounds like i have been going to far with my...
  19. benmarcum

    What to do?!?!

    so my throat has gone all raw today (out of the blue mid day too...is what i get for living in the Ohio Valley). Want to go have a smoke...but prolly better to let the throat rest...you guys can give sound medical advice...right?
  20. benmarcum

    Stupid Lids

    This is great! Thanks y'all!
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