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Fine!  I'll just keep it for myself ya old curmudgeon. (and thanks Ron.  ;) )

Every year the Pipe Makers Form does a pipe trade. This year's theme was a bamboo sitter. Here is my entry.  Please let me know what you think. Todd

Ron, what the heck?! I go away for a couple of days and when I get back you're suddenly a master pipe maker? You did a very nice job on that pipe. And I really like the shank extension. You managed to pull off something rare. It is original AND it looks good. Congrats. By the way, that...

Fort Clinch State Park on the Northeastern most tip of Florida.

Ok, that's not burn out. Pipes don't burn out in the shank because there is no fire in the shank (unless you're doing something really wrong! :D ) The only thing that goes through the shank is smoke and moisture. I am guessing that there may be some porosity in the Briar that is allowing the...

It sounds like there are a couple of things going on here. The finish is bubbling because it is lacquer. This finish looks nice at first, but can bubble if the pipe is smoked hot. The dark spot sounds like the start of a burn through. I am guessing that you are smoking your pipe way too hot...

I hear it's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there...

It probably is. :D Here's to hoping they never clean their machines.

I'm curious to hear from our Brothers across the pond. How do like your health care system? Todd

I will be vacationing with my family at the Northeast point of Florida in late July. Can anyone give me advice on fishing, metal detecting or fossilized shark tooth hunting? I'll need something to do when I'm not smoking my pipe. Todd

Thanks to all for the birthday wishes! It is indeed a fantastic community we have here. Todd

Congrats Alan. There's no bigger pleasure than watching your children succeed! Todd

Sorry guys. I am going to be the one dissenter here. Solani Aged Burly Flake is head and shoulders above Stormfront. Just say'n... :twisted:

I hate to be the one, but someone had to say it. You guys are lusting after the wrong things... Just say'n...

He's right. Let it dry well before smoking.

So, how did you like the 1792?

Tonquin, oil from the Tonquin bean, is not the same as Lakeland essence. Lakeland has a much more flowery type of taste, whereas tonquin is somewhere between black licorice and turpentine. SG 1792 has tonquin and I've heard that Royal Yacht does, but I'm not sure I believe it. Tonquin is a...

Congratulations. You have a beautiful family. Todd

Well, University Flake and Irish Flake are two of my favorites. I don't really care who makes them or what they call them as long as they get them right. Todd

Mm mm... I want to try that blend. :no: