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  1. alfredo_buscatti

    Age, done right.

    There was a time when I smoked up 2 pounds of BF in short order. On buying more I was treated to the SG unannounced switcheroo, back to what Smokingpipes called a prior version. I bought more, which in the case of a similar 1792 switch worked after getting 2 pounds without the stout nicotine...
  2. alfredo_buscatti

    Growley Magnum Rhodesian (Show and tell)

    I love how in smooths small holes into the briar are called pits, and eschewed, but in blasts are perfectly acceptable and indicate character.
  3. alfredo_buscatti

    [strike]Leaving[/strike] Left town for a couple of days.

    Wish you'd had better weather but glad you made the most of it.
  4. alfredo_buscatti

    A Letter to an ebay Seller

    Thanks to all for the comments. Persnickety, yes; another opinion among the many opinions folk in our society tend to have, yes; and above all I did get the pipe fairly promptly and got it cheap. She did respond, citing life impingements that got in the way of communication. Thanks again. Now...
  5. alfredo_buscatti

    A Letter to an ebay Seller

    I got an old Sav Autograph for $65.00. The following is a letter I sent to the seller on the conclusion of the transaction. I'd appreciate your feedback. ___________ Dear Seller, The pipe arrived today and it is substantially as depicted on ebay. Thank you very much! However I feel your...
  6. alfredo_buscatti

    Internet Anonymity (!)

    *** JUST MY OPINION. JUST MY OPINION. JUST MY OPINION*** When the Feds and the Wealthy get every private conversation anyone in the US who uses the phone/email has into some sort of searchable database, who knows what the repercussions will be, but I think it's safe to say none of them will be...
  7. alfredo_buscatti

    Hello from Yorkshire.

    Welcome to BoB!
  8. alfredo_buscatti

    Hello from Milwaukee!

    Welcome to BoB! Do you plan making films?
  9. alfredo_buscatti

    Internet Anonymity (!)

    If this comes to market I will be glad. The thought of Big Brother knowing my business is quite ominous. There is no way this knowledge cannot be used for control. Very 1984ish.
  10. alfredo_buscatti

    Blends to help get off of cigarettes

    Yes, I agree with the high nicotine recommend, and the recommended tobaccos. I would also recommend GH Kendal KY, which I understand is grown from US burley seeds, but grown in Africa. Tropical climes can make for potent tobacco. But there's nothing to remedy two things about cigarettes. 1...
  11. alfredo_buscatti

    Pipe Storage Solution

    Very nice. Can kinda tell that you're a pipe man. . .
  12. alfredo_buscatti

    I'm Back!!!!!

    Hope to hear more from you!
  13. alfredo_buscatti

    My AeroBilliard

    Anthony, I'd love to hear what you've been up to re: double-chambered pipe since your last post. My secret is that after smoking my AeroBilliard regularly for the last 4 months, I don't believe it either cools the smoke or enhances the flavor. But it's a good idea. I wonder if what's been said...
  14. alfredo_buscatti

    Radice aero 55

    I don't think the taper on a chubby/nosewarmer pipe is meant to be clenched. It's outlandish. The stem on my Aero is lovat-ish, fine but too short. It works but not comfortably. The Pease/DiPiazza chubbies called my attention to this. Yes, one wants a pleasing profile but not at the extreme...
  15. alfredo_buscatti

    Status FDA and Tobacco

    I did some research this morning and find nothing about what they plan for new tobacco regulation. I had thought that they were to issue them about 6/13 and that taxes were to increase by about 300%, more or less the same as those currently imposed on cigarettes and RYO. Cigars would take the...
  16. alfredo_buscatti

    My Kirsten

    The kitties are beautiful. Mother and daughter/son? They smoke well enough; I had one, sold it; story of my life. They are of good construction. The problem is that the bowls they come with are small. I think Mike Brisset makes custom bowls. pm sent.
  17. alfredo_buscatti

    New here

    Welcome!
  18. alfredo_buscatti

    First bowl of G&H Dark Plug

    Since you say the florality disappeared quickly, I bet you have the unscented. As BriarSpirit said, there's no mistaking a scented Lakeland product.
  19. alfredo_buscatti

    Smokin' Rope

    I hear what you're saying, but. . . some of us like the challenge smoking rope proves virility; well, maybe not, but it could be said to be a pipe smoking ritual of manhood. When I was new I stayed away from it, but then got curious and probably smoked my first rope 3 or 4 in. I liked it and...
  20. alfredo_buscatti

    Disappointed :(

    It seems like making the show was very important. So sorry you couldn't go.:cry: 
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