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I have thoroughly enjoyed the Mary Russell stories. Holmes is the number two character in the books as the focus is on young Russell. Delightful reads one and all.

At 17 I was a decent wingshot. Then I ran into some woodcock. I chased one bird all over about 100 acres. My dog was pretty upset with me. After several shots, i finally brought him down. My dog was even more upset--apparently they don't taste as good as quail.

I've been rolling through three albums: Anita Baker-Rapture. Joshua Bell--At home with friends. Buckwheat Zydeco--Lay your burden down.

Not only does my wife not like smoke, she is allergic to it. If I make the mistake of stepping inside with my pipe lit--I hear about it! Kicks her allergies into high gear then her asthma kicks in and I'm in deep trouble for awhile. She also has a very good nose, so I can do a few puffs in the...

Something "stage left," I have always been a bit of an Irish fan--whisky, that is. Writer's Tears is sublime. Someone mentioned Angel's Envy. It's one of my regulars...great stuff. Rye? Lot 40 is great. I try to keep my eyes open for something new....and interesting.

Try him at Smoking Pipes.

My wife, 61, had both knees done this year, about 4 months apart. Right knee is doing great. Left knee is problematic. But, she says she's already much better than before surgery. My neighbor, who is about your age, I think 50, had his left knee done last year and it's doing great! So, head up...

Hey, three nuts might be handy, who knows.

I am not a native, but, my Dad and his family are. Mom's side, and I, are Missourians. I have, however, iived here most of my life, about 65 years. The first five were Missouri. My home most of that time was somewhere around Martinsville. Glad to have another Hoosier aboard. Enjoy. Some really...

I have a neighbor like that! He has baled me out on a number of occasions. I can never seem to catch up by helping him out. Oh, I try, and I do manage to help him out at times, but nowhere near as often as he helps me.

So! Another Hoosier added to the group.

That is certainly a cutie! Congrats! ANd by one of our own, to boot!

You know, it seems to me that almost all of us pipe smokers are "getting up there" and repairs are now standard. I had a shoulder tear repaired last winter, my wife has had both knees done this summer. Everyone I know, our age, has a problem. New technology may save us all for another run. I've...

When I was a kid, 14 or so, there appeared on the gun market a really sweet looking little 20 ga. side by side. The "Quail's Fargo." I was in love. My trusty Weimaraner was in love. But, it was, for a 14 year old, pretty pricey. Years go by, lots of them. I'm at a gun show visiting with the...

That is a real looker! Great job.

I'm working on an 8 ounce jar, now. It's one of my "go to" blends.

Just popped a tin of Pembroke....from 2002 that I got from a piper friend who always has some great stuff stored up. No, I won't mention his name, I may want something else a little exotic, hard to find, or just excellent stuff. Anyhow, I got an 8 ounce bag from him in 2007. This weed is...

I knew her!

I'm not a big Lane fan, but just for funnsies, I picked up this tin. This is a pretty darn pleasant smoke! It's fermented cigar leaf, some black cavendish and some Latakia. I have really enjoyed this blend. Lights easily, smoke down to the bottom of the bowl leaving a nice white ash, people tell...

ENJOY, ENJOY! Looks like a winner.