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And Your Favourite Cheese Is?
I like pretty much all cheese. But, my favorite is whatever the chef topped the burger I'm with that I'm eating. At my favorite bistro I always leave the selection up to the chef. He hasn't disappointed me yet.- warren
- Post #47
- Forum: Food & Drink
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An Alternative Technique to Avoid Tongue Bite
Wow! I guess if that what it takes for you to enjoy a bowl, more power to you. I'm damned glad I don't experience "tongue bite".- warren
- Post #2
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Sell Me On Clay Pipes
There is plenty of historical literature available both in novels and historical publications and, not surprisingly, art. Plenty. So, historians can be very knowledgeable with regards to how folks lived "back in the day." As much as we know about "iron age" living and other eras it would be... -
Sell Me On Clay Pipes
There were "house" pipes (long stemmed) and those which the purchaser took along with them (shorter stems, single use, pre-filled). I'd assumed the OP was speaking to a "generic/back in the day" clay as he didn't specify otherwise. Me bad I suppose. -
Terracotta Fingers and Replacement Stems? (Peterson content)
I suppose it all depends on how well you want the replacement to fit. Were I you and, I'm not, I'd have Peterson replace with a properly fitted bit. Or, you could hire someone to build you a replacement. The dye transfer? A normal occurrence. There is no coating over the dye, excess will...- warren
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Still growing.
Kinda depends on your genes. You're still sucking in ignited tobacco so, the cancer causers are still there, being ingested and, the nicotine is still displacing oxygen in your blood. Just know the risks, weigh them and decide to smoke or not. That's what I did. Enjoy your wee vice! -
Sell Me On Clay Pipes
The pipes were sold with a full bowl of tobacco, smoked and tossed. The probably weren't broken until they rolled around in water and were battered by rocks and such. -
Calcined Meerschaum?
Thanks! So, a total misnomer it is. Pipe terminology ... gotta luv it!- warren
- Post #10
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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Calcined Meerschaum?
I plead ignorance. What is calcined meerschaum? I know what clay is. I know meerschaum is a mineral. Is it simply a product description as coined by some carver/manufacturer? My curiosity begs for a definition. Thanks in advance.- warren
- Post #6
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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Calcined Meerschaum?
I thought "calclined" was applicable only to clay.- warren
- Post #3
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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Zippo Fuel Lighter - Taste?
My sense of smell is pretty acute or, it was when I was younger. And, I found the sense of smell sometimes sf stirred by anticipation. I'd hate to find I've lost it over time as it is so important to one's sense of taste. Some odors will adhere to the nose hairs. I remember one dead body the...- warren
- Post #27
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Spotted...In The Wild!
I'm fascinated you find an interest in pipes and motorcycles to be unusual. I rode a bike, been through Wisconsin a few times back in the day when I could physically and mentally handle one. Had to visit the HD plant and Lambeau at least once. :) Lots of bikes on the roads back then. Pipe...- warren
- Post #153
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Cigars to Pipes...No Looking Back
I'm lucky, I enjoy both pipes and cigars. I see no either or in the situation. I'm not sure about the "lifestyle of pipe smoking" though. I presume you are speaking only to your experience and not generally. You've made a choice, a personal choice and that's a good thing. Enjoy!- warren
- Post #3
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Spotted...In The Wild!
I spent my career hassling folks or helping them. I am no longer concerned with the woes of others. If someone needs emergency assistance I'll revert back to my, no doubted dated, training, and perform as needed. Other than that, I feel no obligation to my fellow man. I'm done sticking my...- warren
- Post #144
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Spotted...In The Wild!
Crap! Well, it usually works.- warren
- Post #140
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion