yarnspinner68
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First Name: Bryant
Favorite Pipe: Bosi bent Apple
Favorite Tobacco: C&D Star of the East
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Post by yarnspinner68 on Jan 30, 2018 15:06:50 GMT -5
Thanks to crapgame for finding me out there and pointing me this way. I’ve been away from pipes for a long time and work pretty much took me away from all Hobbies for awhile. I’m glad to be back and glad to hear that some of you guys managed to keep the band together after I stepped back from Stokers Haven. Looking forward to getting acquainted and reacquainted with everyone.
Since the last time I was at Stokers Haven... I have moved to the lovel part of Virginia (foothills of the Blue Ridge...about half an hour south of Roanoke) and can see the Blue Ridge make my horizon from the kitchen window. I am in the process of converting hay fields into orchards for my own use now and when I eventually retire. And I am an Extra class amateur (ham) radio operator (W4SB).
Puff on!
Bryant
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Post by peteguy on Jan 30, 2018 15:14:56 GMT -5
Glad you are here! Sounds like an amazing view.
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Post by Darin on Jan 30, 2018 15:16:47 GMT -5
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yarnspinner68
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First Name: Bryant
Favorite Pipe: Bosi bent Apple
Favorite Tobacco: C&D Star of the East
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Post by yarnspinner68 on Jan 30, 2018 15:20:19 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2018 15:29:03 GMT -5
Welcome to the Briar Patch Bryant, and hope you enjoy your stay with us  Those are nice looking pictures of the place, and I'm already jealous  What type of orchard are you planning once you've prepped the field? |
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Post by slowroll on Jan 30, 2018 15:41:42 GMT -5
Welcome from PA.
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Post by Dramatwist on Jan 30, 2018 15:43:33 GMT -5
A hearty welcome to you!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2018 15:46:01 GMT -5
Greetings and Welcome from Washington State.
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yarnspinner68
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First Name: Bryant
Favorite Pipe: Bosi bent Apple
Favorite Tobacco: C&D Star of the East
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Post by yarnspinner68 on Jan 30, 2018 15:47:32 GMT -5
Welcome to the Briar Patch Bryant, and hope you enjoy your stay with us Those are nice looking pictures of the place, and I'm already jealous What type of orchard are you planning once you've prepped the field? Thanks! I’m gradually putting low swales in on contour and back filling the trench side with wood chips to break down and build good soil. Also, to slow the water running down the primarily clay soiled slope. The back orchard is going to be a mixture of different trees. Currently I have Asian pears, two kinds of plums, three kinds of apples, two kinds of peaches, four varieties of jujubes, mulberries, and hazelnuts. Pawpaws and some persimmons are planted in a patch up closer to the house. Future plans include a chestnut grove, walnuts, pecans, persimmons, and seaberry. The fig orchard is going into the northwest field this spring as that is the best combination of light and protection from the prevailing winter winds. |
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Post by Darin on Jan 30, 2018 15:52:45 GMT -5
Sounds like some nice space for tobacco plants as well ... just sayin'! |
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Post by papipeguy on Jan 30, 2018 16:01:31 GMT -5
Great to have you here with us.
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Post by just ol ed on Jan 30, 2018 16:34:21 GMT -5
yep....long time Yarnie (Bryant). Another old timer from original ASP (still there), Yahoo Pipesmokers2, StokersHaven , #pipes, probably a few short lived places. Glad you're here.
Ed Duncan, 77
Batavia, NY
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Post by just ol ed on Jan 30, 2018 16:34:32 GMT -5
yep....long time Yarnie (Bryant). Another old timer from original ASP (still there), Yahoo Pipesmokers2, StokersHaven , #pipes, probably a few short lived places. Glad you're here.
Ed Duncan, 77
Batavia, NY
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Jan 30, 2018 16:58:53 GMT -5
...welcome from SE Tennessee...Enjoy the Patch!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2018 17:01:04 GMT -5
Welcome to the Briar Patch Bryant, and hope you enjoy your stay with us Those are nice looking pictures of the place, and I'm already jealous What type of orchard are you planning once you've prepped the field? Thanks! I’m gradually putting low swales in on contour and back filling the trench side with wood chips to break down and build good soil. Also, to slow the water running down the primarily clay soiled slope. The back orchard is going to be a mixture of different trees. Currently I have Asian pears, two kinds of plums, three kinds of apples, two kinds of peaches, four varieties of jujubes, mulberries, and hazelnuts. Pawpaws and some persimmons are planted in a patch up closer to the house. Future plans include a chestnut grove, walnuts, pecans, persimmons, and seaberry. The fig orchard is going into the northwest field this spring as that is the best combination of light and protection from the prevailing winter winds. Sounds like you're getting it all well under control then. Besides the wood chips, at some point in time will you be using cover crops such as winter rye or clover to grow and turn back into the soil for organic matter? Love pecans though. Good luck with your land! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2018 17:02:10 GMT -5
Sounds like some nice space for tobacco plants as well ... just sayin'! Yeah, at least a 1/4 acre set aside for some red Virginia or something |
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Post by Dramatwist on Jan 30, 2018 17:23:14 GMT -5
yep....long time Yarnie (Bryant). Another old timer from original ASP (still there), Yahoo Pipesmokers2, StokersHaven , #pipes, probably a few short lived places. Glad you're here. Ed Duncan, 77 Batavia, NY I was at ASP early on as well. I remember you. |
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Post by mgtarheel on Jan 30, 2018 17:56:47 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
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Post by JimInks on Jan 30, 2018 17:57:50 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum!
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colorduke
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Post by colorduke on Jan 30, 2018 18:55:49 GMT -5
Welcome from Pennsylvania.
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Post by zambini on Jan 30, 2018 18:56:22 GMT -5
Welcome, from Mexico City
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Post by crapgame on Jan 30, 2018 19:22:11 GMT -5
Glad to see you Bryant! We have a great place to sit back and relax..the chat room can be lively and and starts about 930 P eastern time.. hope to see you there!
I have after many years decided to re visit VA blends and dang it some of them are really good! You were right!!! LOL..I just have to stay away from MacB and blends heavy with red VA!
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Post by crapgame on Jan 30, 2018 19:59:46 GMT -5
Thanks to crapgame for finding me out there and pointing me this way. I’ve been away from pipes for a long time and work pretty much took me away from all Hobbies for awhile. I’m glad to be back and glad to hear that some of you guys managed to keep the band together after I stepped back from Stokers Haven. Looking forward to getting acquainted and reacquainted with everyone. Since the last time I was at Stokers Haven... I have moved to the lovel part of Virginia (foothills of the Blue Ridge...about half an hour south of Roanoke) and can see the Blue Ridge make my horizon from the kitchen window. I am in the process of converting hay fields into orchards for my own use now and when I eventually retire. And I am an Extra class amateur (ham) radio operator (W4SB). Puff on! Bryant Bryant, the Bosi looks great!.. I love mine.. I had him make me a nice church warden in 2003 or '04 |
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Post by Yohanan on Jan 30, 2018 20:13:00 GMT -5
Hello Bryant, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
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Post by TwelveAMnTX on Jan 30, 2018 20:15:44 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch Bryant!
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Post by antb on Jan 31, 2018 1:13:28 GMT -5
Welcome from the Dark Continent!
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yarnspinner68
New Member
Posts: 15
First Name: Bryant
Favorite Pipe: Bosi bent Apple
Favorite Tobacco: C&D Star of the East
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Post by yarnspinner68 on Jan 31, 2018 9:09:47 GMT -5
Thanks! I’m gradually putting low swales in on contour and back filling the trench side with wood chips to break down and build good soil. Also, to slow the water running down the primarily clay soiled slope. The back orchard is going to be a mixture of different trees. Currently I have Asian pears, two kinds of plums, three kinds of apples, two kinds of peaches, four varieties of jujubes, mulberries, and hazelnuts. Pawpaws and some persimmons are planted in a patch up closer to the house. Future plans include a chestnut grove, walnuts, pecans, persimmons, and seaberry. The fig orchard is going into the northwest field this spring as that is the best combination of light and protection from the prevailing winter winds. Sounds like you're getting it all well under control then. Besides the wood chips, at some point in time will you be using cover crops such as winter rye or clover to grow and turn back into the soil for organic matter? Love pecans though. Good luck with your land! Actually, rather than cover crops, I’m planting tons of beans and other nitrogen banking plants along the swales for consumption and wildlife. Plan is to no-till once the initial swales are built. Keep things balanced in guilds so that the land pretty much just takes care of itself. |
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yarnspinner68
New Member
Posts: 15
First Name: Bryant
Favorite Pipe: Bosi bent Apple
Favorite Tobacco: C&D Star of the East
Location:
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Post by yarnspinner68 on Jan 31, 2018 9:11:10 GMT -5
yep....long time Yarnie (Bryant). Another old timer from original ASP (still there), Yahoo Pipesmokers2, StokersHaven , #pipes, probably a few short lived places. Glad you're here. Ed Duncan, 77 Batavia, NY Ed!!! Good to see you! |
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yarnspinner68
New Member
Posts: 15
First Name: Bryant
Favorite Pipe: Bosi bent Apple
Favorite Tobacco: C&D Star of the East
Location:
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Post by yarnspinner68 on Jan 31, 2018 9:16:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome everyone. Looking forward to having a peek around.
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Post by edward on Feb 6, 2018 17:40:58 GMT -5
Welcome from Knoxville Tennessee
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What type of orchard are you planning once you've prepped the field?
