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sparks
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Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 15:24:16 GMT -5 Lady Margaret, Ronv69, and 1 more like this

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Post by sparks on Jan 16, 2018 15:24:16 GMT -5

I was contacted by Mark's son today and he informed me that Mark passed away recently in a car accident. I'm shocked and saddened.

I have known Mark for many years and several forums ago. He was a generous member of our community, one of the first members on this forum as well as a moderator. He will be sorely missed.

His son is trying to tie up any loose ends that Mark had related to swaps/sales and trades. I suspect in the coming days and weeks he will post here with any information that he is trying to obtain. Let's do our best to help him out.

"People are not made better by a briar. An idiot before smoking a pipe is still an idiot after smoking a pipe, they're just more likely to speak less drivel with something in their mouth. For that, all society should be grateful."

- Bob Runowski

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 15:27:08 GMT -5 via mobile Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 15:27:08 GMT -5 Sad news indeed . . . read many of his posts . . .R.I.P.

trailboss Pro Member lincoln Posts: 21,123 First Name: Charlie Favorite Pipe: Whatever I am presently smoking. Favorite Tobacco: No 1 personal favorite Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 15:29:58 GMT -5 via mobile Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by trailboss on Jan 16, 2018 15:29:58 GMT -5 Wow.. that sucks. Fair winds, and following seas, Mark.
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zambini Senior Member Posts: 1,997 Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 15:33:49 GMT -5 Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by zambini on Jan 16, 2018 15:33:49 GMT -5 I'm sorry to hear about his family's and the community's loss.

Darin Pro Member Posts: 10,331 Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 15:36:30 GMT -5 Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Darin on Jan 16, 2018 15:36:30 GMT -5 Sorry to hear that, Justin. Sincere condolences to you along with all of his friends and family.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 15:48:49 GMT -5 Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 15:48:49 GMT -5 Godspeed Mark

Yohanan Senior Member Posts: 1,682 First Name: John Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 15:55:22 GMT -5 Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Yohanan on Jan 16, 2018 15:55:22 GMT -5 My Condolences to His Family.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 16:12:32 GMT -5 Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 16:12:32 GMT -5 Very sorry to hear this - condolences to you and to his family.

puffy Pro Member Posts: 3,458 First Name: Larry Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 16:21:38 GMT -5 Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by puffy on Jan 16, 2018 16:21:38 GMT -5 Really Sad News
	I will always miss dreaming my dreams with you.

JimInks Pro Member Samurai of Smoke Posts: 17,931 Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 16:27:00 GMT -5 Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by JimInks on Jan 16, 2018 16:27:00 GMT -5 He'll be missed. Condolences to his family.

just ol ed Pro Member Posts: 11,481 Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 16:31:27 GMT -5 Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by just ol ed on Jan 16, 2018 16:31:27 GMT -5 adding my condolences to the family. Obviously well respected member of this community. Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY

herbinedave Full Member Posts: 777 First Name: Dave Favorite Pipe: One that smokes! Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 16:34:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by herbinedave on Jan 16, 2018 16:34:14 GMT -5 Godspeed.

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:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 17:11:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by TwelveAMnTX on Jan 16, 2018 17:11:52 GMT -5 Condolences to his friends & family.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 17:15:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 17:15:24 GMT -5 So sorry to hear of this. I remember him very well and read many of his posts from way back. My condolences to his family. A tragic loss to all of us too.

crapgame Moderator Drawing of my beloved Daisy by my mom from picture my wife and daughter took for father's day Posts: 2,470 First Name: Mike Favorite Pipe: The one I have smoking right this minute Favorite Tobacco: A few codger OTC.. My own blends, english, aromatics, Va/pers, well anything but Lakelands so it seems Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 21:53:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by crapgame on Jan 16, 2018 21:53:31 GMT -5 Oh my... Godspeed Mark... terrible loss
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bonanzadriver Pro Member Posts: 2,370 First Name: Dino Favorite Pipe: Too many to list Favorite Tobacco: Dunhill MM 965 Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 22:13:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bonanzadriver on Jan 16, 2018 22:13:30 GMT -5 So sad to hear. Sympathy and prayers for the family.
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mgtarheel Pro Member Posts: 2,804 First Name: Mike Favorite Pipe: Whatever pipe I am smoking Favorite Tobacco: "Pebble Castle", "Red Queen V-5", and "Old Toby" Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 16, 2018 22:14:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mgtarheel on Jan 16, 2018 22:14:54 GMT -5 My prayers to his family.
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antb Pro Member Posts: 3,485 Favorite Pipe: Goussards and Stanwells Favorite Tobacco: Currently all over the place Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 17, 2018 2:53:20 GMT -5 Dramatwist likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by antb on Jan 17, 2018 2:53:20 GMT -5 Knew him from another forum as well. Very sad news. A bowl was lit and a wee dram poured when I received the news. RIP brother.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 17, 2018 12:30:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 12:30:51 GMT -5 Prayers go out to his family and friends. RIP, Mark.

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Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 17, 2018 13:14:19 GMT -5 crapgame, Dramatwist, and 1 more like this

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Post by trailboss on Jan 17, 2018 13:14:19 GMT -5

I peeked back at his posts...

Speaking about the demise of mypipeclub.com

thebriarpatchforum.com/user/7/recent

I'm sorry to see it end. There were some good discussions among the members, and although I posted there little I always included it in my daily reading of the pipe boards.

I've always thought of forum communications as being delicate. Mixing a wide spread of personalities involved in discussions without the benefit of face to face inflection calls for careful choices of words. This forum seems to have gotten around that problem.

He certainly practiced that.

"Governments may think and say as they like, but force cannot be eliminated, and it is the only real and unanswerable power. We are told that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I know which of these weapons I would choose."~Sir Adrian

sparks Editor in Chief Posts: 2,218 First Name: Justin Favorite Pipe: Scottie Bing Favorite Tobacco: Morley's Best, Epiphany, Billy Budd, Father Dempsey, EMP Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 17, 2018 14:23:15 GMT -5 trailboss likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sparks on Jan 17, 2018 14:23:15 GMT -5 If anyone has exchanged tobacco with Mark, or knows his address, please PM me. I can't seem to find it among my cluster of tobacco stuff. Thanks
	"People are not made better by a briar. An idiot before smoking a pipe is still an idiot after smoking a pipe, they're just more likely to speak less drivel with something in their mouth. For that, all society should be grateful." - Bob Runowski

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:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 27, 2018 0:46:45 GMT -5 trailboss likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lady Margaret on Jan 27, 2018 0:46:45 GMT -5 oh wow, just found this. so sad! godspeed.
	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."

Dramatwist Pro Member Posts: 6,270 Favorite Pipe: Ashton and James Upshall Favorite Tobacco: Balkan and English Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 27, 2018 1:38:29 GMT -5 trailboss and Lady Margaret like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dramatwist on Jan 27, 2018 1:38:29 GMT -5 Any fellow being's death (especially a piper) affects me. Godspeed, Mark.
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Wolfman Pro Member Posts: 5,311 First Name: Sam Favorite Pipe: My Dad's, my J. Everett’s , my Basil Meadows and my Don Warren Favorite Tobacco: I have many favorites tobaccos. I'm currently smoking: Watch City Rhythm and Blues, C&D Blue Ridge, Mac Baren Old Dark Fired, Five Brothers and some Balkanesque blends, Location:	Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark) Jan 27, 2018 4:02:08 GMT -5 trailboss and Lady Margaret like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Wolfman on Jan 27, 2018 4:02:08 GMT -5 Rest in peace

Broken Pipe - Puffadder (Mark)

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