Frank, for you, I would recommend the hardier African stuff. Peterson, Barling, Nording and probably more had used Laxey pipes to make theirs but the company also put out nice stuff under the radar that's more readily affordable. Often same shapes for the bowls with a different stem.

Hey, Tom, have you ever tried had an African meer? Durable stuff, I actually prefer them.

Peretti 102 in a Peterson, drinking dark roast and hiding from the wind

I followed Fr Tom here but Wildcat opened the door. Some names I recognize, was never on the original PSF, tried over the years but never could register or find a way to contact anyone so I just read stuff. Place looks good, looking forward to wasting time here.

Hey, Frank, thanks for letting me in the back door.

Welcome aboard