desolbones
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First Name: Greg
Favorite Pipe: Briar, Clay,Cob, Meer, Metal and Morta.
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Post by desolbones on Oct 14, 2018 1:48:42 GMT -5
When I first began this pipers journeyI wound up doing business with Tim Kelly, on Ebay he was Kellyman, He carried mostly Italian pipes, about 90% at any given time. I started talking to when I was bargaining for 4 or 6 pipes at a time, we'd discuss merits of design, engineering and craftsmanship. Hed helped me put together multi pipe deals that were below market prices. He had diabetes and neuropathy at the extremities, had given up driving, moved from Az to VA to be closer to his son. We'd talk pipes for a hour or so and drift on to other subjects. once or twice a week. I sent a tin of Christmas Cheer from the late 90's, told me he had never tried it, I think i twas November when i sent the tin and he made sure to tell me he and his son had sat at the top of his driveway enjoying the tobacco, company and watching the lights of the town come on for a week or so. I find myself thinking of him at odd moments, don't think I ever expressed how much I enjoyed our conversations. If he's watching I hope he knows know.
Anybody have a similar effect? Share if you would
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Post by dave g on Oct 14, 2018 1:55:41 GMT -5
Thanks for posting. There’s some amazing people in the pipe community.
When I was first interested in pipe restoration, Ed James took me under his wing. His generosity and patients knew no boundaries.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 14, 2018 2:34:41 GMT -5
It was some of my colleagues who got me into pipe smoking, so thankfully they're still around.
I do have fond memories of my neighbour, Mr Scott, who smoked a pipe. He's long gone, but anytime I smell that aroma the memories of being in his house flood back.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 6:39:11 GMT -5
Thanks for posting. There’s some amazing people in the pipe community. When I was first interested in pipe restoration, Ed James took me under his wing. His generosity and patients knew no boundaries. Ed James was a one in a million!!! He was both kind and generous, he never hesitated his techniques. He’s truly missed in the pipe community. Without a doubt Ed had the finest collection of Grabow pipes I’ve ever seen. Ed had a personality like my grandfather, I surely miss them both. Just hope Ed’s grandson never see’s the light of day. Ed, I’m sure you’ve been enjoying one of your Mullberry pipes often, Rest In Oeace my friend, yup still have the two tampers you sent me!!! |
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Post by scrooge on Oct 14, 2018 6:57:00 GMT -5
I to was blessed to have known Ed. Had many conversations with him. We were in the process of getting some strawberry wood to make 2 more pipes. One for me an one for him. Brad got the last one ever made.
I have a shelf in my pipe wall dedicated to all the things I got from him. There is an was one other person I admired an respected but we parted ways. I contribute all of my GBD's an Kaywoodies to him.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 14, 2018 8:11:02 GMT -5
I to was blessed to have known Ed. Had many conversations with him. We were in the process of getting some strawberry wood to make 2 more pipes. One for me an one for him. Brad got the last one ever made. I have a shelf in my pipe wall dedicated to all the things I got from him. There is an was one other person I admired an respected but we parted ways. I contribute all of my GBD's an Kaywoodies to him. That's a really nice thing to do, scrooge. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 8:27:49 GMT -5
Thanks for posting. There’s some amazing people in the pipe community. When I was first interested in pipe restoration, Ed James took me under his wing. His generosity and patients knew no boundaries. Ed James was a one in a million!!! He was both kind and generous, he never hesitated his techniques. He’s truly missed in the pipe community. Without a doubt Ed had the finest collection of Grabow pipes I’ve ever seen. Ed had a personality like my grandfather, I surely miss them both. Just hope Ed’s grandson never see’s the light of day. Ed, I’m sure you’ve been enjoying one of your Mullberry pipes often, Rest In Oeace my friend, yup still have the two tampers you sent me!!! From lack of sleep and my brain not functioning properly earlier my thread should have read....” he never hesitated to share his techniques “. |
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Post by monbla256 on Oct 14, 2018 15:33:34 GMT -5
My unit Sargent Major who got me into pipes back in '69. He made home and to retirement and was killed in a car accident 1 mo after getting back. He taught me more than just pipe smoking.  |
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Post by antb on Oct 15, 2018 4:21:15 GMT -5
For most of us forumites on the Dark Continent the late Mike Mitchley (Username; Muddler) was a fount of knowledge and wisdom. Turned me on to Samuel Gawith blends and I have never looked back. RIP Muddler.
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Post by Dramatwist on Oct 15, 2018 16:17:25 GMT -5
...back in the old days on ASP... his name was Dick Bies... introduced me to Penzance when it was easily available...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2018 16:44:16 GMT -5
Been at it 46 years. My older brother and Bob Metlzer, who is in charge of the Saint Louis Pipe meetings, were very influential. My older brother quit smoking, but hits a stogie occasionally. More important is the guidance I have gotten in this forum from JimInks @10furlongs and in more ways than anyone could know, but I tell you guys so often, scrooge . 6 is there for all the little details that helped me literally puff things right and with Legend Lover have been great emotional supports. This forum nailed a gem when 6 signed on and again with LL. LL has been one of the most consistent forces in this thing. We all know I won't get out of the house to meet new gurus, so this is it. It's as important, at the very least, as it is to knowing someone by sight. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 15, 2018 17:04:42 GMT -5
Been at it 46 years. My older brother and Bob Metlzer, who is in charge of the Saint Louis Pipe meetings, were very influential. My older brother quit smoking, but hits a stogie occasionally. More important is the guidance I have gotten in this forum from JimInks @10furlongs and in more ways than anyone could know, but I tell you guys so often, scrooge . 6 is there for all the little details that helped me literally puff things right and with Legend Lover have been great emotional supports. This forum nailed a gem when 6 signed on and again with LL. LL has been one of the most consistent forces in this thing. We all know I won't get out of the house to meet new gurus, so this is it. It's as important, at the very least, as it is to knowing someone by sight. Brother, you're making a grown man get emotional, and it's not the first time today. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2018 17:16:17 GMT -5
Ooooops! Just put my glasses on & saw that it was for those no longer with us. Sorry
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 15, 2018 17:23:01 GMT -5
Ooooops! Just put my glasses on & saw that it was for those no longer with us. Sorry I hope I'm with us for a while yet. 😉 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 15, 2018 18:05:26 GMT -5
Mr Moo. Dan was the absolute best.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 15, 2018 18:15:25 GMT -5
Mr Moo. Dan was the absolute best. I've heard great things about that man. He did a lot to share his experiences and the pipe world has benefited from this. |
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Post by clintonvilleleather on Oct 16, 2018 15:11:45 GMT -5
...back in the old days on ASP... his name was Dick Bies... introduced me to Penzance when it was easily available... I remember ASP. That was where I met my friend Sailorman Jack. A lot of people from back then have since passed on. Steve Anderson, Bill Unger, Peter Heeschen, Craig Tarler. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Oct 16, 2018 15:13:55 GMT -5
...back in the old days on ASP... his name was Dick Bies... introduced me to Penzance when it was easily available... I remember ASP. That was where I met my friend Sailorman Jack. A lot of people from back then have since passed on. Steve Anderson, Bill Unger, Peter Heeschen, Craig Tarler. ...I remember all those fine folks you mention... especially Jack, Bill and Craig. "Fair Winds". |
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Post by daveinlax on Oct 16, 2018 18:47:45 GMT -5
...back in the old days on ASP... his name was Dick Bies... introduced me to Penzance when it was easily available... I remember ASP. That was where I met my friend Sailorman Jack. A lot of people from back then have since passed on. Steve Anderson, Bill Unger, Peter Heeschen, Craig Tarler. I remember all those guys online but I knew all the guys DT listed personally from pipe shows. Sadly I probably saw Bill Unger (are you a NASPC member?) and Craig Tarler at shows as many times in the last 20 some years than I saw my parents.  |
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Post by clintonvilleleather on Oct 17, 2018 19:27:02 GMT -5
I remember ASP. That was where I met my friend Sailorman Jack. A lot of people from back then have since passed on. Steve Anderson, Bill Unger, Peter Heeschen, Craig Tarler. I remember all those guys online but I knew all the guys DT listed personally from pipe shows. Sadly I probably saw Bill Unger (are you a NASPC member?) and Craig Tarler at shows as many times in the last 20 some years than I saw my parents. I live in Columbus, I used to work at Smokers Haven. I saw Jack everyday and others regularly. But that has been almost 20 years now. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2018 11:23:28 GMT -5
Mr Moo. Dan was the absolute best. Mr Moo. Dan was the absolute best. I've heard great things about that man. He did a lot to share his experiences and the pipe world has benefited from this. Here's Dan sharing on "How to act like an old fart" with the community Dan will always be missed in our community  |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 4, 2018 11:26:59 GMT -5
My mentor and former boss at the Kirk's Pipe Shop in Coral Gables, Fla. Took me under his large arm and taught me all I needed to know about buying pipes..."Buy the best you can afford, if you don't have enough money for it...save for it" Started me out with Comoy in 1961.
Long since gone...I'm 75 so I know he is way gone.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2018 13:12:53 GMT -5
I truly miss Bjarne Nielsen , we became friends when I moved to Europe on business, was back in ‘87. Although I was already smoking a pipe for 18 plus years I can say Bjarne was definitely my mentor. I learned every hand made pipe he made was crafted with “ passion “ for those who enjoyed not only his craft, but how the right briar was chosen for every pipe he made. Bjarne took the time to explain how his pipes were made and materials that was used to every pipe smoker that visited his shop in Denmark. Making pipes was something Bjarne enjoyed doing since he was 16, always in the back of his mind wanted to open his own pipe shop, which he did in the early 70’s. Bjarne walked away from a promising career to follow his dream. He told me the very first year he opened his shop he was completely overwhelmed.
Rest In Peace Bjarne, you were one in a million, funny, witty and one of the kindest people I’ve had the pleasure to meet and spend time with. Your surely missed by many.
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