Robert Perkins
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Post by Robert Perkins on Sept 27, 2017 8:50:59 GMT -5
Hi Guys,
A lot of you guys already know me from the pipe community, but I'm sure there are a few of you who don't.
I started smoking a pipe back in 2006 when cigarettes hit $7.00 a pack. I decided I was not going to pay that much "sin tax" any longer, and I started looking at my options.
That is when I realized that pipe tobacco was only taxed a small percentage of what cigarettes are taxed. (And if a guy has access to a bit of land, a green thumb and a nice smoking pipe, he can even smoke for free if he wants.)
I started buying pipes, both old and new, sampling tobaccos, and it did not take long before I was hooked. And man, what a great ride it has been, let me tell you.
So, a little bit more about me.
I split my time between Texas and Mexico. It's a long story, but my Darling Wife of 15 years inherited some property in Mexico, so we spend part of the year down there looking after things.
For a living, I primarily make smoking pipes, but I am still not full-time with that, yet, so I also build websites, take photographs, retouch photos, etc.
I have about a thousand interests/hobbies: old Volkswagens, cycling, racquetball, computers, woodworking, brewing beer, metalworking, and at least one or two things that I can not discuss here on the forum because they are not necessarily legal in certain parts of the world.
My Wife and I have one Daughter, and she is totally my Kryptonite, my biggest weakness in this world.
Let's see here, what else? ... born in Missouri ... two dogs, one cat ... type O+ blood ...
Well, I guess that is enough to get us started. I am looking forward to participating here, and thanks so much for having me.
Robert
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Post by sparks on Sept 27, 2017 8:53:36 GMT -5
Glad to have you, Robert. Enjoy.
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Robert Perkins
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Posts: 229
First Name: Robert
Favorite Pipe: I could never pick just one.
Favorite Tobacco: Lane RLP-6
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Post by Robert Perkins on Sept 27, 2017 9:04:15 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Justin.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 27, 2017 9:12:30 GMT -5
welcome from Charleston, WV! My father was O- blood type ![:)](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by antb on Sept 27, 2017 9:26:48 GMT -5
Welcome from the Dark Continent! Thanks for the nice introduction.
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Post by goose on Sept 27, 2017 9:27:10 GMT -5
Welcome from NY
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Post by Artistik on Sept 27, 2017 9:31:06 GMT -5
Welcome from the Sunshine State!
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Robert Perkins
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Posts: 229
First Name: Robert
Favorite Pipe: I could never pick just one.
Favorite Tobacco: Lane RLP-6
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Post by Robert Perkins on Sept 27, 2017 9:34:31 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Lady Margaret, antb, goose, and Artistik.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Sept 27, 2017 9:38:12 GMT -5
Robert a big hello from Cajun Land Cher, good people here.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 27, 2017 9:53:28 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum Robert, from Arizona.
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Robert Perkins
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First Name: Robert
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Favorite Tobacco: Lane RLP-6
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Post by Robert Perkins on Sept 27, 2017 10:31:10 GMT -5
Thanks so much, oldcajun123 and trailboss.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 10:47:32 GMT -5
Welcome aboard, Robert.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 12:08:56 GMT -5
Glad to see you here, Robert. Greetings and Welcome from Washington State.
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Robert Perkins
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Posts: 229
First Name: Robert
Favorite Pipe: I could never pick just one.
Favorite Tobacco: Lane RLP-6
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Post by Robert Perkins on Sept 27, 2017 12:35:07 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Don and Mike. It's great seeing some familiar folks on here.
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Post by scrooge on Sept 27, 2017 12:42:24 GMT -5
Welcome from the Hoosier state.
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Post by JimInks on Sept 27, 2017 12:44:40 GMT -5
Welcome to the forums. You'll enjoy it here.
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Post by serenity on Sept 27, 2017 13:13:52 GMT -5
Howdy Robert welcome to The Briar Patch from Ohio...
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Post by Matthew on Sept 27, 2017 13:17:18 GMT -5
Welcome from Oklahoma Robert.Do you have a web site that you sell your pipes on?Being O+ myself I'll gladly trade a pint for a pipe...
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 27, 2017 13:21:13 GMT -5
lol!
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Sept 27, 2017 13:50:00 GMT -5
...welcome from SE Tennessee...Enjoy the Patch!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 14:37:45 GMT -5
Welcome - good to see you over here. Where in Mexico do you live part time?
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Post by mgtarheel on Sept 27, 2017 14:48:14 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
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Post by TwelveAMnTX on Sept 27, 2017 15:19:14 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch Robert!
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Post by Yohanan on Sept 27, 2017 15:52:30 GMT -5
Hello Robert, and Welcome to the Forum!!! ![](https://s26.postimg.org/w66wpyegp/Welcome_1.gif)
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Post by papipeguy on Sept 27, 2017 16:53:12 GMT -5
Welcome. It's good to have some universal donors in our midst.
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Post by Stormy on Sept 27, 2017 16:54:56 GMT -5
Welcome from Mississippi.
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Robert Perkins
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Posts: 229
First Name: Robert
Favorite Pipe: I could never pick just one.
Favorite Tobacco: Lane RLP-6
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Post by Robert Perkins on Sept 27, 2017 18:40:46 GMT -5
Thanks so much, scrooge , JimInks , serenity , Matthew , peterd-Buffalo Spirit , @chico , mgtarheel , TwelveAMnTX , Yohanan , papipeguy , and Stormy . Quite a few familiar guys here. That's awesome. Welcome - good to see you over here. Where in Mexico do you live part time? My Wife's property is in Jerez, Zacatecas, where they have absolutely glorious weather but not much else. We also spend time in Mezcales, Nayarit, near Puerto Vallarta. Welcome from Oklahoma Robert.Do you have a web site that you sell your pipes on?Being O+ myself I'll gladly trade a pint for a pipe... My understanding of the forum rules is that I'm not supposed to link to my website without authorization, which I am currently seeking. However, if you go to my profile, I think you can see my website there.
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Post by billyklubb on Sept 27, 2017 19:20:08 GMT -5
Mr. Robert Perkins! Welcome aboard! I can't wait to see your fine pipes in the"For Sale" section!
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Post by beardedmi on Sept 27, 2017 19:31:25 GMT -5
Mr. Robert Perkins! Welcome aboard! I can't wait to see your fine pipes in the"For Sale" section! My wallet and wife can. Welcome! Glad to see you here.
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Robert Perkins
Junior Member
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Posts: 229
First Name: Robert
Favorite Pipe: I could never pick just one.
Favorite Tobacco: Lane RLP-6
Location:
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Post by Robert Perkins on Sept 27, 2017 20:52:42 GMT -5
Thanks so much for the welcome, beardedmi . Mr. Robert Perkins! Welcome aboard! I can't wait to see your fine pipes in the"For Sale" section! Hi, My Friend, thanks for the welcome, and thanks so much for sending me the link to The Briarpatch. This is a great place they've got set up here. And yeah, I think I'm supposed to have 100 posts to start using the "For Sale" section, but that shouldn't take me too long, and then you'll definitely start seeing some of my pipes there.
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