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I've begun reading science fiction recently. Been wanting to read at least 100 books. So far I've read 'Fahrenheit 451', 'Stranger in a Strange Land', '1984'. Just started 'Foundation'. On the shelf I have 'Slaughterhouse Five', 'Enders Game', 'Wrinkle in Time', 'Blindness', 'The Time Traveler's...

Hey all, have you guys noticed the price of pipes has increased quite a bit over the past 12 months? It might just be the people I look at for pipes, but I've noticed increases of between 20% and 75% in cost. Just curious. :farao:

What would you recommend for a 'brand new' pipe in the $250-$500 range that is less than 50 grams? Nearly all my pipes are Italian, but I do have a pipe by our very own Sasquatch, a Fillenwarth, and a Thile, all that I love. I also have a little B10 Peterson that is fun. I missed a Viprati...

Hey guys, as I'm hanging around recuperating from this surgery, I've been thinking more and more about the 'next' pipe. I had hoped on going to Chicago this weekend, but unfortunately, I cannot make the trip. Though I've been leaning toward some nice grained pipes, I've also been looking at some...

Hey guys, I had PPH surgery (for internal hemorrhoids) yesterday. I'll spare everyone the details. The surgery itself was simple. If anyone has had this surgery and would care to share how the recovery went, do let me know. If anyone is thinking about this surgery but wants more info, let me...

Trying to get a grip on the next purchase. Been looking at some 4C Cavicchi's and then trying to compare to Castello and Le Nuvole. Any thoughts on what people prefer and why? Thanks, :farao:

Hey all, just a quick question, how do different woods smoke? Olive, Lemon, Bog Oak? Pros, Cons? :farao:

Okay, been reading during my break. Bought six pipe books. Came across something that suggested that pipes have a limited amount of smokes in them. They still can be smoked, but that the quality of smoke goes down significantly. Some say as little as 1000 smokes. Others say close to 10,000...

I noticed a discussion similar to this at The Round Table. But I wanted to ask. How many pipes are too many for a rotation? I realize there are variables involved. Right now I have 25 pipes with two on the way: one from the Canadian Bigfoot, and one from Marco Biagini. I currently rotate 15...

Has anyone had problems with headaches with some pipe tobaccos? The tobaccos that work for me generally are aromatics that blend virginia, burley, and black cavendish. I can smoke that all day long, and no problems. Other pipe tobaccos that are primarily some form of cavendish and I get...

Hey, back to a similar theme for me. I wrote one of the Italian pipe makers this morning. I was asking why there was such a difference in prices of his pipes (over ten times as much). He wrote back immediately, said that it had nothing to do with the quality of the smoke, nor the quality of the...

Any thoughts on Kevin Arthur pipes? Aesthetically kind of cool. I've read here and there that they smoke well, but no real details. :farao:

Okay, I'm looking for some new tobaccos. I had been smoking Boswell's Best, Vanilla Creme, and Black Gold. It's like I've grown tired of them. I was never really a fan of Boswell's Best, nor Vanilla Creme. I did try Creme Brulee, and I absolutely love it. CREME BRULEE A rich creamy texture...

On another thread, Texas Outlaw used the terms "Brotherhood of Briar," and "Elite Community" referring to we pipe smokers. I love both of these statements, but wonder what it entails. Ten years ago, my ex told me that since I was a professor I had to smoke a pipe. I obliged. For most of the...

Hey all, this is my first post here, but I've got a question. I've been smoking pipes for a little over 10 years now. I've got a collection of about 24 pipes. About 12 of those are Italian, hand made pipes, Viprati, Santambrogio, Pipi Croci, Mastro de Paja, Spanu, and Moretti. A few more are...