Norm pipes are the sleeper, quiet, hidden gems of pipe smoking.

@Piping Abe nice collection!! I believe that pipe holder originated on my workbench. Glad it found a home.

Yeah, wrong forum but it is want it is.

Well, it’s my second Friday of retirement. But I’ve been in the shop. Made a toddler size rocking horse for the twins the last couple of days in and amongst other piddling. The poly is drying so Gus and I are in the porch with an Oliva Serie G Maduro. The square press feels weird to me but like a ca...

Well, that’s a wrap. I retired today (early) after 30 years, 10 months and 3 days. Gus and I are celebrating with a Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. One of my favorites.

That is sad news, John. I’m sorry for your loss; he must ha e been a great guy as you spoke of him often.

Perdomo 20th Anniversary Connecticut. We had snow on the ground yesterday morning but most of it’s gone.



Better days are coming. Gus says so.

SPC Hood Canal in a 4 Dot Sasieni.

“MatchFoot” (Elizabethan match pressed into a crumble cake) in a Savinelli 413.

The refurb before the M75 was a, I’m guessing 1970s, Memphis P-Bass. Turned out great.