rastewart
Junior Member
Posts: 328
First Name: Rich
Favorite Pipe: Freehands, bent bulldogs, and the incomparable Peterson 303
Favorite Tobacco: Mac Baren's Scottish Blend (Mixture), C&D Mountain Camp, C&D Bayou Morning
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Post by rastewart on Oct 6, 2021 11:33:25 GMT -5
Hello all,
Rich here. I'm a librarian, sometime writer, and quondam amateur musician and songwriter (but no time for that these days) in Chicago; not forgetting a dad times 5 and a grandpa times 4 so far.
I'm 71, still on the right side of the grass, starting to play around with the thought of retiring but not ready yet. I picked up my first pipes in college in 1971 (and still have two of those first three), so I've been puffing away for a long time. I've been a member of Smokers Forums for fifteen years or more, but that venerable forum is closing its doors at the end of the month. Two respected members there (Lord Guyrox and lestrout) have recommended the Briar Patch, and I'm happy to have found my way here.
Looking forward to getting acquainted and talking about pipes, tobacco, and life in general.
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Post by Gypo on Oct 6, 2021 11:39:29 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 6, 2021 11:40:03 GMT -5
Well...welcome to the Patch from central north Florida...you and a few of us are the old timers here...like you said...right side of the grass. Enjoy your self here and jump in with both feet.
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Post by Silver on Oct 6, 2021 11:43:00 GMT -5
Hi, Rich. Welcome to the Patch, from Michigan!
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 6, 2021 12:14:43 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from NE Texas! Also 71.
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Post by william on Oct 6, 2021 12:21:47 GMT -5
Welcome.
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Post by darktater on Oct 6, 2021 13:48:53 GMT -5
Welcome from South Carolina, hope you like it here.
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Post by Yohanan on Oct 6, 2021 14:01:24 GMT -5
Hello Rich, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
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Post by sperrytops on Oct 6, 2021 14:11:36 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 6, 2021 14:38:23 GMT -5
Welcome to Codgerville.
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Post by just ol ed on Oct 6, 2021 14:41:52 GMT -5
welcome & greets. Really old-timer, veteran of many forums/chats etc since got computer in '01. Only able to do two pipe shows, 87 & 89 (victim of Reaganism). Heavy latakia blends for past 16years. Best known from old ASP. Hope you enjoy your stay here.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
my motto: 80 & upright
pipe/cigar since '62
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2021 15:12:14 GMT -5
Hi Rich! I am really glad to see you here, you will like it.  |
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Post by mgtarheel on Oct 6, 2021 15:32:20 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
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Post by isett2860 on Oct 6, 2021 16:17:34 GMT -5
Greetings Neighbor.
Welcome to the Patch
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Post by Goldbrick on Oct 6, 2021 18:55:16 GMT -5
Welcome, from Virginia!
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Post by trailboss on Oct 6, 2021 19:53:56 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Arizona.
We have three or four Chicagoans on the forum now, maybe you guys can get together for a smoke.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 6, 2021 20:02:42 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Arizona. We have three or four Chicagoans on the forum now, maybe you guys can get together for a smoke. It might be difficult. I've been on the forums with a dozen people from Houston and only ever met up with 2. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 6, 2021 20:09:16 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Arizona. We have three or four Chicagoans on the forum now, maybe you guys can get together for a smoke. It might be difficult. I've been on the forums with a dozen people from Houston and only ever met up with 2. Kind of sad. I get that for some, a pipe is a solitary endeavor, but getting together as a group is 10 times better, and with the same people meeting up in Vegas, it is off the charts. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 6, 2021 20:21:10 GMT -5
It might be difficult. I've been on the forums with a dozen people from Houston and only ever met up with 2. Kind of sad. I get that for some, a pipe is a solitary endeavor, but getting together as a group is 10 times better, and with the same people meeting up in Vegas, it is off the charts. The Houston pipe club met on Friday at the only pipe shop in town. It's the Briar Shoppe in Rice Village and it's in the middle of the worst traffic in town. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 6, 2021 22:26:16 GMT -5
Rich checked in on Chicago night.
Chicago Med, FD, PD.
Our TV automatically tunes to it per the wife's commands.
I think she has something for Kelly Severide.
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Post by urbino on Oct 7, 2021 1:30:03 GMT -5
Welcome aboard.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Oct 7, 2021 4:33:09 GMT -5
Any librarian is ok in my book. Welcome to the Patch.
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Post by sparks on Oct 7, 2021 7:45:34 GMT -5
Welcome, Rich. Glad to have you as a part of our family.
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longforvalinor
New Member
Posts: 18
First Name: Jon
Favorite Pipe: My Mastro Geppetto
Favorite Tobacco: At the moment, probably Esoterica "And So To Bed"
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Post by longforvalinor on Oct 7, 2021 10:50:12 GMT -5
Hello all,
Rich here. I'm a librarian, sometime writer, and quondam amateur musician and songwriter (but no time for that these days) in Chicago; not forgetting a dad times 5 and a grandpa times 4 so far.
I'm 71, still on the right side of the grass, starting to play around with the thought of retiring but not ready yet. I picked up my first pipes in college in 1971 (and still have two of those first three), so I've been puffing away for a long time. I've been a member of Smokers Forums for fifteen years or more, but that venerable forum is closing its doors at the end of the month. Two respected members there (Lord Guyrox and lestrout) have recommended the Briar Patch, and I'm happy to have found my way here.
Looking forward to getting acquainted and talking about pipes, tobacco, and life in general. Hey there! I'm out in the NW Chicago suburbs. Welcome. |
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Post by Professor S. on Oct 7, 2021 14:51:40 GMT -5
Rich checked in on Chicago night. Chicago Med, FD, PD. Our TV automatically tunes to it per the wife's commands. I think she has something for Kelly Severide. Yours and mine both. "Chicago night" for the Princess is Stag & Sickle night for me. |
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Post by Professor S. on Oct 7, 2021 14:53:15 GMT -5
Hello all,
Rich here. I'm a librarian, sometime writer, and quondam amateur musician and songwriter (but no time for that these days) in Chicago; not forgetting a dad times 5 and a grandpa times 4 so far.
I'm 71, still on the right side of the grass, starting to play around with the thought of retiring but not ready yet. I picked up my first pipes in college in 1971 (and still have two of those first three), so I've been puffing away for a long time. I've been a member of Smokers Forums for fifteen years or more, but that venerable forum is closing its doors at the end of the month. Two respected members there (Lord Guyrox and lestrout) have recommended the Briar Patch, and I'm happy to have found my way here.
Looking forward to getting acquainted and talking about pipes, tobacco, and life in general. Welcome. |
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Post by don on Oct 7, 2021 15:01:08 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 7, 2021 18:38:58 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Arizona. We have three or four Chicagoans on the forum now, maybe you guys can get together for a smoke. It might be difficult. I've been on the forums with a dozen people from Houston and only ever met up with 2. Word must have gotten around. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Oct 7, 2021 20:00:27 GMT -5
Welcome from the PNW! Sure hope you’ll enjoy your time with us! 👍👍👍
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 7, 2021 21:10:15 GMT -5
It might be difficult. I've been on the forums with a dozen people from Houston and only ever met up with 2. Word must have gotten around. You like to be difficult, don't you. 😉 🤠 |
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