Open Thread II (pipe forum)

[Blaylock]

This is the 2nd thread of its kind where members who primarily hang out in the Pipe Forums have a place to talk to one another about anything you wish, pipe related or not.

It's sort of like a "banter" for the pipers, you might say...a place to chat, get to know one another, and to share some good conversations.

Here's the first one, if you want to check it out:
Open Thread I

[Blaylock]

Spent the day shopping with my daughter, looking for those "perfect gifts" for mom. I hate going into some of those stores, alone, you know the ones where the guys are walking around acting like they know what they're looking for when they really have no clue. Found some nice bargains and just finished the wrapping.

We're heading away for the holidays in a few days. Can't wait to have a few bowls and a couple Margaritas pool-side in the warm Florida sun.

[letsgomountaineers]

I never do well shoopping for my girlfriend. I have to ask what they want. Then maybe, build a box out of those huge hersey bars to put it in. Hey, it works.
Sounds like a nice plan to get out of town. Im jealous. Best im doing for the holidays is my parents house in richmond. to be honest, I miss the mountains. I miss the snow. It's flat concrete here. And theres very little to do.

[IHT]

i did the same thing today, dave.
finally home long enough to get some shopping done... too bad i have one of those wives that buys all the sh*t she needs/wants for herself leaving me with NOTHING to get her...

somehow i got lucky. both places i shopped i got two high dollar items for half off??!! totally not my type of luck.

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another subject -
i really need a "man cave". sitting in a garage with the back door open, freezing my ass off, with nothing to do other than smoke makes me feel like i need to rush things so i can warm up and have something to do.
if it was close to being warm, like in the 50s, and i had a TV or book or a table to set a book or laptop on, i'd be set.
i think this is the reason that my smoke time dwindles so much in the winter.

[uncballzer]

So Dave, we gonna get to see some pics with your wife and your gift???

Did my shopping today as well. Didn't care much for getting out there with those crowds. I only ever have three people to shop for, my parents and my brother. So I tend to wait till close to Christmas to get everything. I just spend all day shopping cause well, I tend to get myself what I want then too! In addition to their gifts, I gave myself two new pairs of slacks, a few new shirts, and 3 new pairs of shoes for work. Going to the flea-market tomorrow to see if there are any estates I happen to run across. Who knows what I'll find there for myself!

[nate560]

hi all shopping doesn't sound to bad i was home cleaning the oven my wife made something the other day and it went all over but i guess its not to bad just flip the handle and turn it on. plus i got to smoke and watch the b-ball game in quite she went shopping we have friends from connecticut that will be here for xmas we went there last year it was easy when we lived there now its a 450 mile drive but its there turn. plus i should get one of my usual gifts 2 tins of royal yacht which is nice so not to bad hope everyone has a good xmas and a happy new year best to all.

steve.

[McCharlie]

I went out today determined to buy everybody on my list a Christmas gift... all I came back with was a pack of pipe cleaners. Oh well, still got a couple days.

[Quick_nick]

I went downtown today and found out my local B&M is having a customer appreciation day tomorrow. I know where i'm spending most of my day then, the owner just got a new house blend blended by McCl and I'm going to give it a try.

[parris001]

I know this is supposed to be a down economy because all the "news nerds" tell me it is. My take on it is, you can participate in this recession if you want to. I'm going to sit this one out.

I have done more shopping this year than in years past. I have paid cash for a lot of really nice gifts. And come January 1 I'll have no credit card bills, no bills that are behind, just some happy gift recipients.


Merry Christmas All!

[IHT]

Originally Posted by parris001

I know this is supposed to be a down economy because all the "news nerds" tell me it is. My take on it is, you can participate in this recession if you want to. I'm going to sit this one out.

I have done more shopping this year than in years past. I have paid cash for a lot of really nice gifts. And come January 1 I'll have no credit card bills, no bills that are behind, just some happy gift recipients.


Merry Christmas All!

right on.

with my wife still not working due to her back surgery, losing her job, and only being paid long term disability (which is roughly 30% of what she use to make), we've had zero issues with making ends meet.
we also paid for all our Xmas gifts WITH CASH... hell, i just spent $100 bucks on some cigars, $180 on a new pipe, and threw down over $500 yesterday for more gifts.

edited out all the ranting i didn't need to say...

[Quick_nick]

I was able to trade a peterson system that I absolutely did not like to smoke for a Bjarne Billiard today. I'm up to three Bjarnes and can't have enough of them. I know some people swear by petersons but I was completely unimpressed with mine.

[WWhermit]

Originally Posted by Quick_nick

I was able to trade a peterson system that I absolutely did not like to smoke for a Bjarne Billiard today. I'm up to three Bjarnes and can't have enough of them. I know some people swear by petersons but I was completely unimpressed with mine.

I have 2 Bjarnes myself, and think they're one of the most underrated pipes out there. 100% handmade, beautiful smokers, and no more to be produced. Can't figure why they're not flying off the shelves.

WWhermit

[mhailey]

Originally Posted by WWhermit

I have 2 Bjarnes myself, and think they're one of the most underrated pipes out there. 100% handmade, beautiful smokers, and no more to be produced. Can't figure why they're not flying off the shelves.

WWhermit

I just purchased my first Bjarne pipe, and I love it. Why are no more to be produced?

Matt

[Blaylock]

Originally Posted by mhailey

I just purchased my first Bjarne pipe, and I love it. Why are no more to be produced?

Matt

"On Wednesday evening, 27 February, My Friend, Bjarne Nielsen, died of a heart attack. I last enjoyed a visit from him on November 2, 2007 at my nephew's tobacco shop, in Santa Maria, California. I remember he was always energetic, very kind and intelligent--and I always learned things from just talking with him. Everytime he visited us out here--it was just like Christmas morning when you get to open presents with the whole family! There was always a little twinkle and laughter in his eye, when he smiled at you! I bought a few pipes from him--for my nephew's store, I always insist on the selection of freehand pipes personally, and Bjarne's pipes always met my criteria and standards of quality and creativity and price. Bjarne was always very patient and polite during all business transactions. He trusted people with their word and a handshake. He was a tobacconist and pipemaker from "Old World School" of tobacconists, as I am myself. Bjarne will always be remembered as an Ambassador To The Entire World of Pipesmokers. I am happy to have called him my friend--and I'm happy to have given him my first freehand pipe I carved myself--when I placed it in his hands and told him that it was his--you should of seen him smile! After all--he told me in so many words--"Any pipe he makes--the reason is to make somebody happy". I think that is why we were blessed with Bjarne Nielsen. I will always remember him and all his kind deeds. We will never forget Bjarne!"--Eric Whitaker

R.I.P Mr. Neilsen

[Quick_nick]

Funny thing is Santa Maria is about an hour from my home town. My local guy still has quite a few Bjarnes so i may buy another before I have to head south for school again.