KA9FFJ Master
I'm not sure where you are in your pipe hobby journey, but next time you are near St. Charles, stop by John Dengler Tobacconist = 700 S. Main St., in Old St. Charles. He has a quaint little B&M there and is very knowledgeable. Also, there is a St. Louis Pipe Club. I have met a few of the guys at the annual St. Louis pipe show held every February. You can receive loads of hands-on learning from them. Because their meeting location is quite a distance from Granite City, I have never made their meetings, but you might want to check them out as well. Hope this helps...
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Re: Other Hobbies
Guitars, keyboard. Composing using sequencing. Astronomy - 8" Celestron computerized compound telescope. Reworking old worn out pipes/making pipe racks. Playing golf and pickle ball... (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Doing some Villiger New World Export in a Savinelli 9904. This blend is advertised as a "classic English blend". I would add the word "mild" to the description. If you tend to shy… (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Once a year I totally clean my little garage work area... whether it needs it or not...😏 While finishing up, I'm doing some Match VIP in a little stubby Paronelli... (View Post) -
Re: Pipes and Fitness
Back in the day, for over 30 years, I lifted 5 days a week. M W F = upper body T Th = lower body Abs = all 5 days. Went to college on a pole vaulting scholarship before I went into the Marine Corps. … (View Post) -
Re: Burning the top of my bowl
@jacobramsey74 I never fill my bowls to the top. Always leave about 1/4" showing. I then carefully use a pipe lighter to prelight my tobacco, purposely staying away from the edges/rim of the bow… (View Post)
