I saw in another thread discussion on the topic of PAD restraint ..... and its a real thing , no doubt
I think its excellent celebrating someones latest pipe and tobacco purchase , I do , but there are those times we are near clicking on that sale button and think ... holy smoke , I dont need another pipe right now . I mean , you do need another of course .. but ... not at that moment for whatever reason .
Understand , to deprive yourself of a pipe purchase is dabbling into the realm of the dark one , so lets tread lightly .
Ill give my two latest examples . Just last night tobaccopipes actually had Wessex burley Slice in stock . Anyone that knows anything knows Wessex Burley slice is " the " burley out there .... ah ah ... no doubt about it . Its a wrap [ ] ANYWAY .. they had it and I really just wanted another tin is all .. however .. one tin with shipping is a stupid price so I said ... pass .
Now , with pipes its a near every other day occurrence . Ive been starring at pipe shape charts since I was a teenager . Its like a thing from deep in your minds " id "... like looking at a fire at the campsite and not hearing anything anyone says for 10 minutes or more because youre lost in the flames [ this condition could also be alcohol induced ] because it goes right to the basic ' id " of your mind . I look at pipes online almost every day and everyday I see a number Id like to snag . I try to avoid doing it but its pretty hopeless
The latest pipe restraint was a Mastro de Paja .. a nice one . Can I afford it .. yes . But I want to sell off some first before I buy more and I need to snag a drill press to lay on its side to use as a buffer to clean stuff before selling ... which I havent done yet .
This one really grabbed me but I restrained myself . Id make it look good im sure
https://www.tobaccopipes.com/mastro-de- ... -billiard/
The point of this thread , to some , may be proof that we are rational people that can contain certain tendencies . But thats bullshit and we know it . Its more of a somber event and somewhat shameful if not for the definition and existence of the word ... rational .
We are truly caught in the middle of a battle . So , by all means post what you didnt buy because the dark one had a grip on you or whatever it was ..
Latest pipe/tobacco you didnt buy [ lol ]
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Damn it man .... I need to go to sleep soon ... not buying thiz tonight
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I've been tempted to buy a different gator many times! (Mind, due to their name, they always appear first when I click on Savinelli pipes). They look so good, it's only a matter of time thoughRuffinogold wrote: ↑Sun Nov 26, 2023 10:36 pm Damn it man .... I need to go to sleep soon ... not buying thiz tonight
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That shape has been on my radar and I didn't buy it either. We deserve a beer!Ruffinogold wrote: ↑Sun Nov 26, 2023 10:22 pm I didnt just buy this ....
https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/esta ... _id=580197
My restraint started as absolute shit financial situations but it's progressed into a lifestyle of restraint because I just don't need it. I don't need a million pipes and 500lb of tobacco. Hopefully by the end of my days I'll have about 3oz of tobacco left and a few pipes that even the crustiest restorer will recommend tossing into a fire pit. Another side effect of restraint in pipes / tobacco is that I saved up enough coin to buy a tool sharpening set up, a bandsaw, and a lathe. No plans to become a master turner, I just find the process incredibly relaxing and smoke friendly
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I would sand off the logo. That means I would have to go to the hardware store to buy sandpaper.
I have never bought one of these pipes.
I don't see why it wouldn't age nicely. I rather like the idea. I just don't relish a trip to the hardware store.
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Just buy a basket pipe from a local shop instead
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It's not the best, looks too much like cannabis leaves to me. Would have been better with a little skull and crossbones.
What don't you like going to the hardware store?
It's not just the price, I do like the look and they look like they'd make good workhorses. I like the idea of them aging too.