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SAT. 4/27 morning smokes
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Ed Duncan
Apr 27, 2013, 8:05:08 AM4/27/13
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morning greets all from clear, 44 Western NY. Earlier, while dog out after feeding, DGT '05 CrownAchievement in gourd calabash, juice/meds/read sports section. '06 Ashbury loaded in PipaCroci 1/9 bent not sure what bowl shape for after feeding the Ed. PipaCroci 2nds all stamped with a D.D.D on shank. Picked it up at smokingpipes.com back in '06 during visit with family. Most know their B&M bizness called "Low Country Tobacco". More yard work in the plans, dog walks.....the usual boring stuff from here.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
Paul Z
Apr 27, 2013, 8:47:45 AM4/27/13
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Dunhill London Blend in a Wilke Dublin with extra wide button from a
estate sale, coffee in the mug, snuff on the side.
Paul Z
Captain Pegleg
Apr 27, 2013, 8:59:01 AM4/27/13
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Good morning Ed and ASP!
Clear and sunny at 50 degress here in Bridgeport as we head into
the weekend. Earlier dog walked and fed, wife and I joined him per his
request. This AM its DGT Blue Mountain in a La Fleur long slender
"blooming flower" from my pal Hal Silverstein (Martin Pipe Co.). Hal
didn't have a large production operation, but made some very nice
briars and was one helluva guy. Vietnam found him with the Navy Seals,
and once out he was employed in various capacities taking care of
Vietnam and other veterans and their families. He had a BIG heart. His
pipes were made from briar he selected from Al Baier in Vermont,
always relishing his time with Al. His pipes, hand signed "Martin" or
stamped "Martin Pipe Co." were usually smooths, and also favored
longer shanked designs, though he did do some shorter pieces. Many of
the Martin pipes have silver or other embellishment, as Hal had a love
of more ornate bands. Though his standard bowl sizes were usually on
the larger side, there are some smaller bowled pipes around. Staining
was standard, though he would leave a piece of briar unstained if the
mood hit him and the briar was right.
Stems were either handcut or stock cast stems that were modified. He
did some stems that were the old round button / straight hole style as
seen on vintage pipes. He did a few amber ones, but less than 5 in his
whole production.
His pipes rarely show up on the estate market. Soldier, father,
husband, oil and watercolor artist, pipemaker, philanthropist, and
friend...
Smooth sailiin' all...
Randy
Clear and sunny at 50 degress here in Bridgeport as we head into
the weekend. Earlier dog walked and fed, wife and I joined him per his
request. This AM its DGT Blue Mountain in a La Fleur long slender
"blooming flower" from my pal Hal Silverstein (Martin Pipe Co.). Hal
didn't have a large production operation, but made some very nice
briars and was one helluva guy. Vietnam found him with the Navy Seals,
and once out he was employed in various capacities taking care of
Vietnam and other veterans and their families. He had a BIG heart. His
pipes were made from briar he selected from Al Baier in Vermont,
always relishing his time with Al. His pipes, hand signed "Martin" or
stamped "Martin Pipe Co." were usually smooths, and also favored
longer shanked designs, though he did do some shorter pieces. Many of
the Martin pipes have silver or other embellishment, as Hal had a love
of more ornate bands. Though his standard bowl sizes were usually on
the larger side, there are some smaller bowled pipes around. Staining
was standard, though he would leave a piece of briar unstained if the
mood hit him and the briar was right.
Stems were either handcut or stock cast stems that were modified. He
did some stems that were the old round button / straight hole style as
seen on vintage pipes. He did a few amber ones, but less than 5 in his
whole production.
His pipes rarely show up on the estate market. Soldier, father,
husband, oil and watercolor artist, pipemaker, philanthropist, and
friend...
Smooth sailiin' all...
Randy
Bob Landry
Apr 27, 2013, 9:48:15 AM4/27/13
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This AM, some rehydrated PA in a Savinelli saddle-stemmed billiard with a decided tendency
toward the egg shape and what appears to be a vertical wire-brushing and a black stain. Makes
one wonder what the appearance of the briar was to call for such drastic treatment. But it
smokes well, so I guess that's all that really matters.
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