Got my estate pipe last night! It's only got a bit of a scuff on the left side of the rim and the stem is only lightly oxidized. Now to figure out the vintage. But based on reading on the Peterson book website, it's likely a first generation run Kildare, likely from the 70s or 80s. Will take some b...

I’ve been to Italy and Switzerland. Brought back Cuban cigars and pipe tobacco and pipes. No questions asked and no searches.

Capitalism working itself out in the market right before our eyes.

I was gifted some MB dark twist and SG Grousmoor. Also tried crème Brulee for the first time. Not bad for an American style aro.

Disappointed whenever a great family company sells out.

This is so cool! I’d be interested!

Actually. I changed my mind. I’m not panic buying anything. If a company wants to screw over their customers, I’ll just be loyal to the blends that have been loyal to me and explore more of C&D. I really enjoy the few GL Pease blends I’ve tried and have several in my cellar I haven’t.

Piping Abe wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2025 9:35 am It is as bad as we thought…….

Came here to post this. The way I see it, this is a major opportunity for Gawith, C&D to step their game up. But I’ll be getting some Mac Baren blends to stock up.

Peterson PipeNotes POY 2024 https://i.imgur.com/iR53qk4.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/JCC4IKI.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/LLFYWL3.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/GDhNd8o.jpeg I missed this drop. Wish I didn’t. I had thought of you with this one! It is everything I wanted and probably the last Peterson I will buy....

Piping Abe wrote: ↑Wed Dec 25, 2024 5:37 pm Peterson PipeNotes POY 2024

I missed this drop. Wish I didn’t.