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GRUMPY
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Grumpy's Obsession Oct 27, 2017 15:21:39 GMT -5

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Is it just me or do others think it blinking crazy to pay $300 or more for a pipe, especially used pipes? A pipe has to be very special for me to consider paying oner $250.Which is the most I ever paid for a pipe. I got a Peterson 150th Anniversary Founder's Edition Sandblasted Fishtail (364/1865),an Iwan Ries 145th Anniversary Dunghill, and later a Dunghill Shell Briar pot made in 1949 (my birth year). $260 was the maximum I paid.

I have seen pipes listed for thousands of dollars. Who buys these things?

I'm having a very pleasant smoke in an English rustic bulldog I paid $43.25 for.

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"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 27, 2017 15:26:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 27, 2017 15:26:02 GMT -5 It's raining again! Now it's cold and nasty too! I'll remain inside.
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 27, 2017 15:45:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 27, 2017 15:45:47 GMT -5 I'm guessing that the new gas heater is keeping the humidity in the cave enough so I don't have to relight my pipes after they've got lit well. As soon as I had posted the above my pipe went out, just in spite I think.
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GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 27, 2017 15:53:02 GMT -5 antb likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 27, 2017 15:53:02 GMT -5 Had to scold the old Tiny dog for eating the kitten's food.
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 28, 2017 11:29:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 28, 2017 11:29:31 GMT -5 Thinking I may need to spray the old Tiny dog with Febreze. I may washer her tomorrow, which she hates.
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GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 28, 2017 11:34:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 28, 2017 11:34:49 GMT -5 Don't worry about what other people think, as they don't do it too often and they're worried about what you think about them .
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Lady Margaret
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Grumpy's Obsession Oct 28, 2017 15:43:10 GMT -5

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Post by Lady Margaret on Oct 28, 2017 15:43:10 GMT -5

Oct 27, 2017 15:45:47 GMT -5 GRUMPY said:

I'm guessing that the new gas heater is keeping the humidity in the cave enough so I don't have to relight my pipes after they've got lit well. Puffy

As soon as I had posted the above my pipe went out, just in spite I think.

(rofl)

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."

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 28, 2017 19:28:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 28, 2017 19:28:04 GMT -5 I just love coupons for $5 off if you spend $35, Like yeah right. It's not like I'd go to them and spend $35 if I didn't need it, They are never around when I could use them having expired.
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

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Grumpy's Obsession Oct 28, 2017 20:39:35 GMT -5 antb likes this

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Fred the terror kitten did a new thing this morning. I felt his whiskers on my face. Next he put his little paw on my eye. After I used the bathroom, I tried to get a little more sleep. No deal. He sat on the CPAP machine and turned it off. No rest for the weary I guess.

"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 28, 2017 22:45:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 28, 2017 22:45:35 GMT -5 Not enjoying the cold and nasty weather. It makes me want to remain indoors.
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 29, 2017 20:20:04 GMT -5 antb likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 29, 2017 20:20:04 GMT -5 Fred the brat kitten had fun last night, dancing on and near my head, and setting on the wife's and my CPAP machine and turning them off.
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 30, 2017 2:28:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 30, 2017 2:28:30 GMT -5
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 30, 2017 2:32:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 30, 2017 2:32:06 GMT -5
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 30, 2017 2:36:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 30, 2017 2:36:24 GMT -5
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GRUMPY
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Grumpy's Obsession Oct 30, 2017 12:27:24 GMT -5 antb likes this

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Fred the terror kitten is twice as large as when we got him. No longer is he the clumsy ball of fluff as when he came here. He's started a couple annoying things he does. First is walking and sitting on the wife's and my CPAP machines, turning them off while we sleep. And the time of day or night it is doesn't effect him playing. Like early the other morning he was jumping and dancing on and around my head while I tried to sleep. He's good at entertaining the wife and I, but can annoy as well.

"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 30, 2017 12:52:01 GMT -5 antb likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 30, 2017 12:52:01 GMT -5 This will be my next new pipe, if not sold out first. It is a Blakemar Briars King's Imperial squat bulldog, made in England.
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 30, 2017 14:23:49 GMT -5 antb likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 30, 2017 14:23:49 GMT -5 My drawer of Peterson pipes, well most of them . Thanks to Photobucket I had to repost this photo.
	Last Edit: Oct 30, 2017 14:25:51 GMT -5 by GRUMPY "As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY
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Grumpy's Obsession Oct 30, 2017 21:07:26 GMT -5 antb likes this

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My Savinelli Quercia rustic Lovat. A truly huge chambered pipe.

Measurements & Other Details

Length: 6.44 in./163.65 mm.

Weight: 3.35 oz./95.01 g.

Bowl Height: 2.54 in./64.53 mm.

Chamber Depth: 2.15 in./54.58 mm.

Chamber Diameter: 1.08 in./27.53 mm.

Outside Diameter: 1.99 in./50.61 mm.

Stem Material: Vulcanite

Filter: None

Shape: Lovat

Finish: Rusticated

Material: Briar

Country: Italy

"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

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:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 31, 2017 8:11:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lady Margaret on Oct 31, 2017 8:11:58 GMT -5 nice!
	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."

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 31, 2017 15:57:12 GMT -5 orley likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 31, 2017 15:57:12 GMT -5 Currently smoking some Crooner in the Mastro de Paja Classica rustic bent Dublin, a great smoker.
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Oct 31, 2017 16:02:47 GMT -5 That Falls Guy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Oct 31, 2017 16:02:47 GMT -5 I ought to lay all my pipes out on the bed and photograph them all. My Mark Tinsky I ordered from him a couple years ago.
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Nov 2, 2017 12:20:53 GMT -5 Lady Margaret likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Nov 2, 2017 12:20:53 GMT -5 I ordered a Blakemar Briars King's Imperial Squat black rustic bulldog...
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Nov 2, 2017 12:26:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Nov 2, 2017 12:26:30 GMT -5 All of my pipe smokes tasted wrong yesterday. Not sure if it was Chinese for breakfast,the weather or what
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

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:	Grumpy's Obsession Nov 2, 2017 13:57:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lady Margaret on Nov 2, 2017 13:57:05 GMT -5 lol
	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."

GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Nov 2, 2017 21:59:12 GMT -5 antb and Lady Margaret like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Nov 2, 2017 21:59:12 GMT -5 Fred is quickly becoming a cat. He's still growing quickly. He just wants to eat, play poop and sleep. Stinking up the old cave with Low Country Strawberry in a Mastro de Paja Classica rustic bent Dublin.
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GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Nov 4, 2017 19:50:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Nov 4, 2017 19:50:04 GMT -5 Puffing some C&D Cordial in a MM Mark Twain bent. Kitten sittin'. Son and DIL went to see someone in the hospital. So we're kitten sittin'.
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GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Nov 5, 2017 12:58:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Nov 5, 2017 12:58:36 GMT -5 Nov 4, 2017 20:51:25 GMT -5 @10furlongs said: Not trying to simply build up posts here? Simply entertaining myself. All else is secondary.
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GRUMPY Pro Member Confounded Posts: 2,453 First Name: Bruce Favorite Pipe: The one I'm smoking Favorite Tobacco: Whatever is in the favorite pipe, often C&D Crooner Location:	Grumpy's Obsession Nov 5, 2017 14:49:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GRUMPY on Nov 5, 2017 14:49:06 GMT -5 We're enduring a bit of wet and nasty weather. Soon I'll see what I stuffed into the Nording Royal Flush (Queen) Horn, Crooner I'm thinking. With a large mug of French roast coffee.
	"As an example to others,and not that I care for moderation myself,it has always been my practice never to smoke when asleep and never to refrain when awake."__Mark Twain

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