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  1. doccaliban

    Only Known Photo of me Smoking. Circa 1989.

    I was the IT lead for a small group of medical schools, and have countless friends from that era. I know well the transition you are talking about! It's not an easy time to fine time for self care!
  2. doccaliban

    Only Known Photo of me Smoking. Circa 1989.

    I'd say it's a tie with your profile photo!
  3. doccaliban

    1999 Assortment of Tobaccos.

    Sold! Happy that they are going to a good home instead of spending another 10 years in a box in my closet!
  4. doccaliban

    1999 Assortment of Tobaccos.

    The rules dictated that I state a selling price, and even when I worded it accurately as "hoping to get $900" the post was deleted. I only put that price because the standing offer I already have is not far below that... I have no expectation of getting $900, and tried to emphasize that people...
  5. doccaliban

    1999 Assortment of Tobaccos.

    Same with the aging and selling things. This week I sold a relatively now unattainable set of motorcycle parts that few are interested in, but are in high demand from those folks. Don't get me started on firearms! Sold off almost all of that when I left the country for a while. Unfired...
  6. doccaliban

    1999 Assortment of Tobaccos.

    Thanks! I have a number of things that I paid top dollar for over the years because they were uncommon, I absolutely wanted them, and they were within my "no problem" price range at each given time. I still think, "How cool is it that I have that!" The more time that goes by, the less the...
  7. doccaliban

    Reattaching a Tenon Broken off the Stem?

    This is exactly the idea I had... using an insert that secures the two pieces internally. Simply joining the two pieces end to end won't work. I do all of my own repair work on just about everything and figure this is pretty simple and zero risk to the pipe itself. I am going to have a look...
  8. doccaliban

    Corona Old Boy service?

    I heard back from both shops; the manufacturer does not allow parts to be sold, other than items such as the tamper, filler screw cap, etc. Makes sense. I hadn't realized that they discontinued the briar versions altogether due to the cost of material.
  9. doccaliban

    Seeking: George Karr from The Tinder Box, late 80's to early 90's.

    George was a kind and fantastic guide for me as I started my pipe smoking journey. The majority of my pipes came at his suggestion, and I fondly remember looking forward to seeing him in the shop. We eventually became friends outside of the shop, having a few movie nights (thank you for The...
  10. doccaliban

    1999 Assortment of Tobaccos.

    After getting a few offers from another site, I decided to go ahead and post them for sale here in the tobacco sale subforum. The rules require that a price has to be stated, so while I went high, it isn't much above those offers, and the forum rules also say that offers can be made... There...
  11. doccaliban

    ***What Are You Smoking, January 2024?***

    Switching it up. Today is my Savinelli "Bing's Favorite"; also one of my originals and still favorites.
  12. doccaliban

    What Type of Stems do You Prefer?

    Yikes! I also don't mind one type over another, and agree on the colors!
  13. doccaliban

    Five Favorite 21st Century Novels

    I have read and listened to the books... quite a number of times. I've watched the show through twice.
  14. doccaliban

    I Don't Smoke in Warm Weather. You?

    You know what? It may be the humidity that I'm thinking of. I went from the PNW to the Florida Keys, and then to the Caribbean. I bet that was the real issue for me.
  15. doccaliban

    What Type of Stems do You Prefer?

    It did, and I think I may have cleaned it up already... sorry, it's been a while since I last looked. But I think it was a slightly older Peterson that I bought used in '97. Not sure what the stem would be made of.
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