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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 17, 2018 13:57:58 GMT -5
Some of you know I've been pinning away for a pipe made by our Master carver Ron Powell of RdPipes. Well, Ron took pity on me...didn't want to hear or see an old man cry and moan and sit looking wistfully off in to the distance dreaming about what would make life more perfect than it is already. He sent me a message to look in my mailbox...it was Sunday evening about 8PM. My mailbox is a couple hundred feet down a dirt road...no tellin' what is hiding in the woods ready to pounce. So, I went down to my mailbox, flashlight in hand, open my mailbox and sure enough...there was a box in it...from Ron. Skipped up to the house, damn near fell on my face a few times (I'm not that coordinated), hollered for my wife and puppy (Yes, she is included in everything). Opened the box and there it was...my dream come true. I take lousy pictures and these don't do it nearly any justice but here goes.....    I'm in LOVE!!!! Yes, it smokes as good as it looks!! I can't thank Ron enough....He also sent me over 2oz. of Stonehaven to break it in with. Ron is lucky that he lives in Texas and not where I live...I'd be slobbering all over him in gratitude. Ron has made my Christmas one that I'll never forget.....He's the MAN! |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Dec 17, 2018 14:02:01 GMT -5
WOW!!! that is gorgeous. congratulations. glad you are having a merry Christmas  |
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Post by mwps70 on Dec 17, 2018 14:03:42 GMT -5
Wow! An absolutely beautiful pipe. I love that grain. Enjoy breaking it in with Stonehaven, sounds like a match made in Heaven.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2018 14:04:33 GMT -5
Ron, you are awesome! What a beautiful pipe and gesture. Walt, you will love how that smokes even more as it breaks in. My RD blasted brandy is front and center in my rotation.
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Post by dervis on Dec 17, 2018 14:05:53 GMT -5
Fantastic looking hunk of briar there.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2018 14:06:57 GMT -5
pepesdad1 That's a beautiful looking piece of briar Walt. Simply beautiful. Enjoy! rdpipes A thoughtful and beautiful gift Ron 
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Post by haveldad on Dec 17, 2018 14:24:05 GMT -5
I loveeeeeee the stem, and those patterns are gorgeous. Enjoy in good health
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Post by PhantomWolf on Dec 17, 2018 14:38:57 GMT -5
Congrats to you both! Really cool pipe and that is some unique rustication.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2018 14:48:37 GMT -5
Walt, that is a gorgeous pipe👍👍👍👍👍. May you enjoy for many years of smoking pleasure. Ron is one of the most generous, kind and caring person I had the pleasure of meeting on a prior forum as well as the Patch.
Congratulations to you both, just amazing 🎈🎉🎊🎈🎉🎊🎈🎉🎊
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Post by Butch Cassidy on Dec 17, 2018 14:53:45 GMT -5
SWEET!!
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 17, 2018 15:14:33 GMT -5
I can't take pictures worth a crap...never get the lighting right or the angles...this pipe actually glows it is so pretty...I'm bragging but not for me, for the pipe...it is spectacular in every way. The chamber holds a lot of tobacco, the stem is just plain gorgeous with it's chocolatey essence that goes so well with the color of the stain...sandblast not rustication,...wow what grain on this pipe!
I can't stop running my mouth (actually, fingers) about it...I've shown it to my wife at least 10 times today.
Thanks, just doesn't cover it...but, thanks, Ron...you've added 10 years to my life...cause I ain't goin' anywhere without this pipe.
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Post by kbareit on Dec 17, 2018 15:27:51 GMT -5
It's a beaut Walt,it's a beaut. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come and have to say what great thing Ron did.
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Post by Darin on Dec 17, 2018 16:23:08 GMT -5
Awesome ... enjoy! Ron's a great guy ... salt of the earth. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Dec 17, 2018 16:24:38 GMT -5
...heartwarming, Walt...
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Post by desolbones on Dec 17, 2018 16:24:49 GMT -5
Wow! is correct, think I would have to take out some life insurance on the pipe. Beautiful pipe Ron and no better recipient.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 17, 2018 17:01:46 GMT -5
rdpipes, you are a true gent for what you did. Walt wore his heart on his sleeve on how he felt about you. Walt, I'm so chuffed for you.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Dec 17, 2018 17:22:25 GMT -5
Very nice pipe Walt, it is beautiful and I cant wait to see it in person! I am happy for you Very generous of you Ron, you are a great man! Merry Christmas! |
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Post by puffy on Dec 17, 2018 17:24:14 GMT -5
Beautiful Pipe
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Post by trailboss on Dec 17, 2018 18:01:22 GMT -5
What a beauty!
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Post by That Falls Guy on Dec 17, 2018 18:05:54 GMT -5
Great piece of work!
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 17, 2018 18:15:10 GMT -5
 Good, very good hand fitter for sure, nothing like brotherly love.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 17, 2018 18:30:29 GMT -5
This pipe smokes like I am dreaming...so smooth that I sometimes wonder if it is still lit...so I puff a little on it and sure nuff it is still lit...until I got to the bottom and wondered is it still lit...sucked in a bit of ash...can't light when there is no more tobacco. Dimensions are 13/4" deep by 1" wide...it is so quiet, like being in a very large library room.
I'll probably sleep with this pipe under my pillow...not letting it out of my sight. Insurance? Nope, It'll stay in my hand...it will go where I go, like a trusty hound. In case of evacuation, I'll strap it to my chest with an ace bandage...never let it out of my sight.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Dec 17, 2018 20:49:21 GMT -5
...an excellent gesture on Ron's part...Truly a good man...Walt I know you will enjoy that beautiful piece...smoke it in good health...
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Dec 17, 2018 21:41:41 GMT -5
I can't take pictures worth a crap...never get the lighting right or the angles...this pipe actually glows it is so pretty...I'm bragging but not for me, for the pipe...it is spectacular in every way. The chamber holds a lot of tobacco, the stem is just plain gorgeous with it's chocolatey essence that goes so well with the color of the stain...sandblast not rustication,...wow what grain on this pipe! I can't stop running my mouth (actually, fingers) about it...I've shown it to my wife at least 10 times today. Thanks, just doesn't cover it...but, thanks, Ron...you've added 10 years to my life...cause I ain't goin' anywhere without this pipe. A pipe like that looks good in any light or at any angle |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 17, 2018 21:50:28 GMT -5
It really does "speaks for itself".
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Post by priest2705 on Dec 17, 2018 22:00:04 GMT -5
lol great Christmas present
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Post by monbla256 on Dec 18, 2018 1:13:38 GMT -5
Now THAT's a blast ! Beautiful !
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Post by antb on Dec 18, 2018 5:40:30 GMT -5
Great!! Lovely story.'Tis Christmas after all.
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Post by Scott W on Dec 18, 2018 23:48:47 GMT -5
Just beautiful, great gift!
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Post by qmechanics on Dec 19, 2018 4:05:40 GMT -5
What a nice gift...enjoy!
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Good, very good hand fitter for sure, nothing like brotherly love. 
