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Post by just ol ed on Mar 15, 2022 14:58:31 GMT -5
aside from wifie taken to hospital, life threatening; doc on duty suspects one or more of her meds caused heart etc (she was born with weaker one). She is signed for "do not resusicate" (sp)after one more try.
Tea at desk, BB1938 in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room. snoozie next, then to sups
38, drizzly rain, might hit 44
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62
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Post by just ol ed on Mar 15, 2022 14:59:44 GMT -5
aside from wifie taken to hospital, life threatening; doc on duty suspects one or more of her meds caused heart etc (she was born with weaker one). She is signed for "do not resusicate" (sp)after one more try.
Tea at desk, BB1938 in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room. snoozie next, then to sups
38, drizzly rain, might hit 44
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62
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Post by Goldbrick on Mar 15, 2022 15:04:58 GMT -5
The fact is, the pipe has no markings and now it seems to me that the story came about to enhance the value of an unmarked pipe. If my photo skills, with a flip phone were worth the time and effort, you'd see how I might fall for the concept that the pipe might indeed be the early work of Tracy or the brother ,who may or may not be a falsehood.
One upside here, is that it's a good smoker and the price was reasonable, for a pipe that could hide with ease in a rack of CustomBuilt's...going forward, I'll refer to it as, my would-be Custom-built pot.
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Post by Gandalf on Mar 15, 2022 15:55:03 GMT -5
Tracy Mincer. The founder of Custom-Bilt pipes and inventor of The Doodler shape. I own a few Custom-bultis, and one Doodler, by Tracy, but the story that came with this pipe, is that at the beginning of Tracy's career, his twin brother Terry also carved pipes and sold them in the store located on the University of Virginia campus, and run by their parents . The pipe is similar to the Custombuilt in carving, except for two smooth panels on the bowl, and the shank is on the beefy side as well. I' haven't done any research other than the family story that came to me by e-mail from the orignal owner. I've just always called a Terry Mincer pot. I've got 2 (or maybe 3) Custom-Bilts. Inherited them. One belonged to my grandfather. And the other(s) belonged to my father-in-law. One is damaged at the lip. Going to try black rubberized superglue. Wanted to buy a couple more on eBay, but they are getting pretty high now. |
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Post by Gandalf on Mar 15, 2022 15:55:37 GMT -5
Molto Dulce in a Molina bent billiard.
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Post by Goldbrick on Mar 15, 2022 16:14:29 GMT -5
Alexander's Bridge in a Hillson egg.
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Post by john on Mar 15, 2022 16:36:53 GMT -5
A nice bowl of Flying Dutchman Match in my Jeantet Rustic 874 Bent Brandy... A large black coffee alongside....  |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Mar 15, 2022 17:16:15 GMT -5
aside from wifie taken to hospital, life threatening; doc on duty suspects one or more of her meds caused heart etc (she was born with weaker one). She is signed for "do not resusicate" (sp)after one more try. Tea at desk, BB1938 in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room. snoozie next, then to sups 38, drizzly rain, might hit 44 Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62 Hoping for the best Ed. |
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Post by Zach on Mar 15, 2022 17:47:31 GMT -5
The fact is, the pipe has no markings and now it seems to me that the story came about to enhance the value of an unmarked pipe. If my photo skills, with a flip phone were worth the time and effort, you'd see how I might fall for the concept that the pipe might indeed be the early work of Tracy or the brother ,who may or may not be a falsehood. One upside here, is that it's a good smoker and the price was reasonable, for a pipe that could hide with ease in a rack of CustomBuilt's...going forward, I'll refer to it as, my would-be Custom-built pot. Well what matters is it's a great smoker and many of his stampings were quite faint. Could have easily gotten buffed right off as a heavy-handed estate pipe cleanup. Other than I think Marxman (?) not many out there were directly copying Mincer/Custombilt styling so I'd be willing to bet it is one, or a close second along the line. I would still assume it to be a Custombilt pot. |
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Post by Zach on Mar 15, 2022 17:57:28 GMT -5
aside from wifie taken to hospital, life threatening; doc on duty suspects one or more of her meds caused heart etc (she was born with weaker one). She is signed for "do not resusicate" (sp)after one more try. Tea at desk, BB1938 in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room. snoozie next, then to sups 38, drizzly rain, might hit 44 Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62 Ed, also hoping everything is alright. Just saw this when I got home. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Mar 15, 2022 18:56:55 GMT -5
aside from wifie taken to hospital, life threatening; doc on duty suspects one or more of her meds caused heart etc (she was born with weaker one). She is signed for "do not resusicate" (sp)after one more try. Tea at desk, BB1938 in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room. snoozie next, then to sups 38, drizzly rain, might hit 44 Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62 Prayers and best wishes here also Ed, keep us in the loop as to her progress. |
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Post by Silver on Mar 15, 2022 19:19:46 GMT -5
aside from wifie taken to hospital, life threatening; doc on duty suspects one or more of her meds caused heart etc (she was born with weaker one). She is signed for "do not resusicate" (sp)after one more try. Tea at desk, BB1938 in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room. snoozie next, then to sups 38, drizzly rain, might hit 44 Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62 Hoping for the best Ed. Hope Nan is doing better, Ed. |
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Post by Silver on Mar 15, 2022 19:24:54 GMT -5
While the missus and I were visiting Dad, then to dinner and some unnecessary shopping, I had Three Friars and Big'n'Burley in a MM Diplomat.  At home now, with Haunted Bookshop in the mossy cob.  |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Mar 15, 2022 19:33:16 GMT -5
Chatham Manor in my RobE olive wood Apple-Brandy.  |
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Post by urbino on Mar 15, 2022 20:04:19 GMT -5
aside from wifie taken to hospital, life threatening; doc on duty suspects one or more of her meds caused heart etc (she was born with weaker one). She is signed for "do not resusicate" (sp)after one more try. Tea at desk, BB1938 in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room. snoozie next, then to sups 38, drizzly rain, might hit 44 Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62 Jesus. Sending good thoughts her way, Ed. Hoping for good news. |
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Post by Zach on Mar 15, 2022 20:14:07 GMT -5
Just scraped a couple grams worth of cake out of my current Mark Twain cob and now smoking some Pegasus in it. The chamber walls in my Mark Twain cob stealthily narrow for a few weeks before I realize there's over 1/4 inch of cake again. A satisfying ritual, especially once you've scraped it all out and have a black "new" chamber of full size once again. Repeat every few weeks.
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Post by Silver on Mar 15, 2022 20:19:03 GMT -5
GLP Six Pence in a Peterson Christmas 2020 B10.  |
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Post by Gypo on Mar 15, 2022 20:25:02 GMT -5
GH Broken Scotch Cake in Aldo V. Bent Bulldog.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Mar 15, 2022 21:08:10 GMT -5
2015 3 Oaks Syrian in my Savinelli Punto Oro Classic 207 Apple.  |
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Post by Silver on Mar 15, 2022 21:10:14 GMT -5
Haunted Bookshop in a Great Dane Spindle with forever stem.  |
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Post by john on Mar 15, 2022 21:36:06 GMT -5
A last pipe o the day will be my ReserectedPipes Kaywoodie Ruff-Tone filled with Majestic English... A tall sweet tea alongside...  |
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Post by john on Mar 15, 2022 21:42:21 GMT -5
aside from wifie taken to hospital, life threatening; doc on duty suspects one or more of her meds caused heart etc (she was born with weaker one). She is signed for "do not resusicate" (sp)after one more try. Tea at desk, BB1938 in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room. snoozie next, then to sups 38, drizzly rain, might hit 44 Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62 Ed, praying for a full recovery for the missus. And for you for comfort. |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Mar 15, 2022 22:05:32 GMT -5
just ol ed That's awful. I can't imagine. Take care of yourself.
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Post by Silver on Mar 15, 2022 22:09:55 GMT -5
Pegasus in the Tuesday cob.
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Post by Silver on Mar 15, 2022 22:35:26 GMT -5
Mac Baren's Scottish in a Savinelli Bing's Favorite.  |
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Post by Silver on Mar 15, 2022 23:55:43 GMT -5
Haunted Bookshop in the Tuesday cob.
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Post by CrustyCat on Mar 16, 2022 2:02:37 GMT -5
aside from wifie taken to hospital, life threatening; doc on duty suspects one or more of her meds caused heart etc (she was born with weaker one). She is signed for "do not resusicate" (sp)after one more try. Tea at desk, BB1938 in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room. snoozie next, then to sups 38, drizzly rain, might hit 44 Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62 I hope all turns out well Ed. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Mar 16, 2022 8:53:34 GMT -5
Finishing Old Black Magic in my Old Dominion Stack billiard, with coffee on the side. This is one complex aromatic, if you can call it an aromatic. A review of this blend is above my pay grade, but I get flavors of burnt brownies, earth, dark fruit, spice and a hint of vinegar. It's different, in a good way.
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Post by just ol ed on Mar 16, 2022 10:16:22 GMT -5
most probably already know that Nan passed around 5pm Tues, 2nd massive heart attack while prep for surgery. Much appreciation for the "bests" posted above.
Got in full walks, no-band 5x50 for company. Her sons will be here sometime & start going thru a mountain of clutter over couple days
After the Ed is fed, BB1938 in SerJac Rowlette "scoop" & continue with the papers, write couple checks while waiting for the boys to show
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since ??62
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 16, 2022 10:18:22 GMT -5
most probably already know that Nan passed around 5pm Tues, 2nd massive heart attack while prep for surgery. Much appreciation for the "bests" posted above. Got in full walks, no-band 5x50 for company. Her sons will be here sometime & start going thru a mountain of clutter over couple days After the Ed is fed, BB1938 in SerJac Rowlette "scoop" & continue with the papers, write couple checks while waiting for the boys to show Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY pipe/cigar since ??62 Ed, brother, I hardly know what to say. I am so sorry to hear this. |
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