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Hello from SW Michigan Jun 10, 2017 21:56:28 GMT -5 antb, Lady Margaret, and 6 more like this

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Post by johnlawitzke on Jun 10, 2017 21:56:28 GMT -5

Hello All!

Some of you may already know me from a couple other forums. I just joined here on the recommendation of a friend.

A bit about me:

I started smoking a pipe a little over 30 years ago and today have a fairly extensive pipe collection and tobacco cellar. Pipe-wise, my favorites are billiards, apples, bulldogs, and freehands with a smooth finish. Tobacco-wise, I mostly smoke Va and English blends. Among my favorite blends are LEO, Stave-Aged 35, Old Dog, Rajah's Court, Chatham Manor, Angler's Dream, Strang, Arrowhead Pipe Club Mixture, and a few others.

I am a member of Arrowhead Pipe Club, Furniture City Pipe Society, and NASPC. I am also on the Board of Directors of IAPSC. I love attending pipe shows and am a regular at the Chicago and Columbus shows. I also greatly enjoy slow smoke contests. I've had a few good results this past year and place 3rd in the 2016 IAPSC World Championship and 8th in the 2017 UPCA US National.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone here.

-John

JimInks Pro Member Samurai of Smoke Posts: 17,931 Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 10, 2017 21:57:48 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by JimInks on Jun 10, 2017 21:57:48 GMT -5 Glad to see you here, John.

puffy Pro Member Posts: 3,458 First Name: Larry Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 10, 2017 22:06:46 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by puffy on Jun 10, 2017 22:06:46 GMT -5 Welcome
	I will always miss dreaming my dreams with you.

peterd-Buffalo Spirit Pro Member Posts: 5,859 First Name: Peter Favorite Tobacco: Currently, Old favorite OTC/Match tobaccos... Lakelands and Matured Virginias... Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 10, 2017 22:16:26 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Jun 10, 2017 22:16:26 GMT -5 ...welcome from SE TN...share and enjoy this group of fine folks!
	Proud Member; United Cherokee Nation, & North American Society of Pipe Collectors “I believe that pipe smoking. contributes to a somewhat. calm and objective judgment. in all human affairs”. ~Albert Einstein "It does not require many words to speak the truth"... Chief Joseph-Nez Perce

papipeguy Moderator Consigliere Posts: 5,577 First Name: John Favorite Pipe: Any of my 6 Gabrieli's, my 2 RD Pipes and 2 JZP pipes. Favorite Tobacco: Warrior Plug and War Horse Bar. Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 10, 2017 22:30:06 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by papipeguy on Jun 10, 2017 22:30:06 GMT -5 Welcome. It looks like you'll fit right in here. Thanks for joining us.
	Blowing smoke since 1970.

Tsal Junior Member Posts: 388 Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 10, 2017 22:49:56 GMT -5 via mobile johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Tsal on Jun 10, 2017 22:49:56 GMT -5 Hey John, good to see ya here!
	Old Timey...

johnlawitzke Pro Member Posts: 5,474 First Name: John Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 10, 2017 22:55:18 GMT -5 via mobile Tsal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by johnlawitzke on Jun 10, 2017 22:55:18 GMT -5 Jun 10, 2017 22:49:56 GMT -5 Tsal said: Hey John, good to see ya here! It's good to be here and see some familiar faces!

Lady Margaret Pro Member formulating fantastic jams Posts: 6,327 First Name: "cob princess" Favorite Pipe: Missouri Meerschaum Mark Twain Favorite Tobacco: Cult Blood Red Moon, C&D Cross-Eyed Cricket, Gentleman Caller, Esoterica Margate, Pembroke, Sail, FM Bayou Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 10, 2017 23:09:13 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 10, 2017 23:09:13 GMT -5 welcome from a novice in WV!
	She came in with a smile and a pipe. A study of contradictions, she seemed to understand more than most. Eyes shining with humor and a comforting, easy to talk to demeanor. She was a goddess in mortal skin. She raised a glass and said, "Confusion to the memory of Newton."

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 11, 2017 5:15:15 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2017 5:15:15 GMT -5 Greetings from Kentucky.

craigmillar Junior Member Posts: 255 First Name: Joe Favorite Pipe: Peterson Darwins Favorite Tobacco: Most Peterson's Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 11, 2017 7:00:37 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by craigmillar on Jun 11, 2017 7:00:37 GMT -5 Welcome aboard great group of folk here.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 11, 2017 8:09:48 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2017 8:09:48 GMT -5 Good to have you here, John. Lots of people joining this week.

Yohanan Senior Member Posts: 1,682 First Name: John Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 11, 2017 9:56:32 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Yohanan on Jun 11, 2017 9:56:32 GMT -5 Hello John, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
	Smoke What You Like, and Like What You Smoke...Regardless of What Anyone Else Thinks.

TwelveAMnTX Senior Member Not all who are lost wander. Sometimes you're lost & never realize until you find yourself. Posts: 1,159 First Name: Todd Favorite Pipe: MM cobs Favorite Tobacco: Burleys, Va & Va/Pers Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 11, 2017 17:07:55 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by TwelveAMnTX on Jun 11, 2017 17:07:55 GMT -5 Good to see ya, from another new member of the Patch!
	"If at first you don't succeed, Try, try, try again." ~ Thomas H. Palmer "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." ~ Albert Einstein

Artistik Senior Member Posts: 1,016 First Name: Art Favorite Pipe: Basil Meadows "AppleJack" Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 12, 2017 10:25:03 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Artistik on Jun 12, 2017 10:25:03 GMT -5 Welcome from the Florida Big Bend!

sablebrush52 Full Member Posts: 903 Favorite Pipe: Barling Favorite Tobacco: whatever is in it Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 13, 2017 0:02:48 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sablebrush52 on Jun 13, 2017 0:02:48 GMT -5 Nice to see you here, John!

antb Pro Member Posts: 3,485 Favorite Pipe: Goussards and Stanwells Favorite Tobacco: Currently all over the place Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 13, 2017 2:14:06 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by antb on Jun 13, 2017 2:14:06 GMT -5 Greetings from the Dark Continent!
	Tobacco is my favorite vegetable - Frank Zappa

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 19, 2017 14:29:33 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 14:29:33 GMT -5 Good to see ya here John. Your knowledge & overview of the worldwide pipe community are always helpful.

johnlawitzke Pro Member Posts: 5,474 First Name: John Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 19, 2017 20:21:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by johnlawitzke on Jun 19, 2017 20:21:01 GMT -5 Jun 19, 2017 14:29:33 GMT -5 @truculentfrogs said: Good to see ya here John. Your knowledge & overview of the worldwide pipe community are always helpful. Gosh, thanks.

mgtarheel Pro Member Posts: 2,795 First Name: Mike Favorite Pipe: Whatever pipe I am smoking Favorite Tobacco: "Pebble Castle", "Red Queen V-5", and "Old Toby" Location:	Hello from SW Michigan Jun 19, 2017 20:39:35 GMT -5 johnlawitzke likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mgtarheel on Jun 19, 2017 20:39:35 GMT -5 Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
	Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning how to dance in the rain.

Hello from SW Michigan

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