New Boswell Pipes

[FN in MT]

Yeah! Then head north on I-15 to exit 234 in Montana. I'll help pay for gas.

Seriously....DO post a report.

FN in MT

[brianwalden]

Originally Posted by KinnScience

It is 9:50 at night. They are all sold now.

I'm driving to the Boswell store in two weeks. They are about 3 hours from me. If this keeps up .. he's going to raise his prices. I talked to JM yesterday, he says the best way to make sure you have a selection is to stop in at the store. Anybody wanna go with me (I'll drive)?

Which weekend is that? My wife is planning on taking a mini vacation with one of her old college roomates the weekend of the 18th, but they haven't gotten their act together and actually gotten it booked yet. If they do, I was thinking about going to Boswell's that Saturday. I'm in Northern Virginia so I doubt I'm on your way, but maybe I can meet you there.

[KinnScience]

Originally Posted by brianwalden

Which weekend is that? My wife is planning on taking a mini vacation with one of her old college roomates the weekend of the 18th, but they haven't gotten their act together and actually gotten it booked yet. If they do, I was thinking about going to Boswell's that Saturday. I'm in Northern Virginia so I doubt I'm on your way, but maybe I can meet you there.

Hey, I'm flexible. If you want to make it the weekend of the 18th .. then that is ok with me. I only have to call JM a week before I go ... he wants a week to put out some big pipes for me to look at. I initially called about getting a Grizzly, but he said there would be a long wait for that. He is pretty sure I'll be satisfied with some of his other larger creations. He said "c'mon down and have a smoke ... try some tobaccos ... have some fun" ... I said, "you bet"!;

My phone number is 570-204-1870. Maybe we can get a few ppl to go.

[brianwalden]

Originally Posted by KinnScience

Hey, I'm flexible. If you want to make it the weekend of the 18th .. then that is ok with me. I only have to call JM a week before I go ... he wants a week to put out some big pipes for me to look at. I initially called about getting a Grizzly, but he said there would be a long wait for that. He is pretty sure I'll be satisfied with some of his other larger creations. He said "c'mon down and have a smoke ... try some tobaccos ... have some fun" ... I said, "you bet"!;

My phone number is 570-204-1870. Maybe we can get a few ppl to go.

I'm still not sure I'll be able to go the weekend of the 18th, but for me it's the 18th or not at all in April. It depends on whether my wife is actually out of town or not. She's hoping to find a last minute flight and hotel deal because so far she and her friend haven't found anything that fits their budget and schedule. But I know I can't go on Holy Saturday and I'll be in Rochester, NY this weekend. If the 18th is convenient for you go that weekend, but don't make your plans around me because I might not know if I can go until the last minute.

[morefifemusicanyone]

Hey guys,

Sounds like you have a potentially fun trip!

Just a word of caution, this kind of thing is probably better worked out over pms to avoid threadjacking. It also offers a little more protection because of not having personal info such as phone #s in the thread.

Have a great time! I would love to go to Boswell's store, but its a bit of a jaunt from MN.

-Tyler

[Thrust]

This is my first post (I think?) but I just ventured to Boswell's yesterday. It's about 2 hours southeast from my home, so not a bad drive. I picked up a 'small jumbo' (according to Dan) bent volcano. They had just finished sanding the pipe, so I was able to pick my own stain! JM and crew were very courteous and he even engraved my initials into the pipe (their suggetion). I'll try to get some pics up later today. For those interested in the 'bridge pipes' they had an AWESOMELY grained bridge they were getting ready to stain. I bet it appears on the site shortly.

[brianwalden]

Thanks Tyler, and apologies, we'll move our planning to outside the thread. I just tried to send a PM and I can't for 30 days/30 posts... oh well. Maybe we'll start a new Boswell fieldtrip thread so that others who want to come can comment. I'll let KinnScience start the thread if he wants to since it was originally his idea.

Thrust, that's a great story. It makes me want to go to Boswells even more.

[morefifemusicanyone]

Originally Posted by brianwalden

Thanks Tyler, and apologies, we'll move our planning to outside the thread. I just tried to send a PM and I can't for 30 days/30 posts... oh well.

No need to apologize. I forget that newbies cant send pms yet.

Originally Posted by brianwalden

Maybe we'll start a new Boswell fieldtrip thread so that others who want to come can comment.

Excellent idea! A Boswell Herf.

[FN in MT]

Originally Posted by Thrust

This is my first post (I think?) but I just ventured to Boswell's yesterday. It's about 2 hours southeast from my home, so not a bad drive. I picked up a 'small jumbo' (according to Dan) bent volcano. They had just finished sanding the pipe, so I was able to pick my own stain! JM and crew were very courteous and he even engraved my initials into the pipe (their suggetion). I'll try to get some pics up later today. For those interested in the 'bridge pipes' they had an AWESOMELY grained bridge they were getting ready to stain. I bet it appears on the site shortly.

Did they have a selection of pipes available for sale at the store? Seems they can sell ANYthing they list, was wondering what they had at the store. I may be in NJ/PA in the Fall, would be a nice road trip one day.

And...Welcome to the Forums.

FN in MT

[Thrust]

Originally Posted by FN in MT

Did they have a selection of pipes available for sale at the store? Seems they can sell ANYthing they list, was wondering what they had at the store. I may be in NJ/PA in the Fall, would be a nice road trip one day.

And...Welcome to the Forums.

FN in MT

Yes, I'm guessing they had >100 pipes available at the store. There was a mixture of shapes, stains, and sizes. I was impressed with their in-store selection.

Thanks for the welcome. I've been too busy to get pics of my new Bos just yet, but will soon.

[VoteKinky06]

There is a bridge for sale on there right now, I was a little surprised at the affordability of these. May have to take a second look if I end up enjoying the hobby

[DeadFrog]

Man, some really nice pipes on that site. My eyes lit up when I saw some of the churchwardens they've made. Some really beautiful stuff!

[dj1340]

UPS man just delivered my new Boswell pipe. It's better in person than the picture on the web site. Also included were 1 oz of Christmas Cookie and Boswell's Best along with a tamper and some pipe cleaners.
Talk about some great customer service, you can bet I'll buy from these guys again. Kudos to Boswells

[Searchlight]

Originally Posted by dj1340

UPS man just delivered my new Boswell pipe. It's better in person than the picture on the web site. Also included were 1 oz of Christmas Cookie and Boswell's Best along with a tamper and some pipe cleaners.
Talk about some great customer service, you can bet I'll buy from these guys again. Kudos to Boswells

I heard that Christmas Cookie blend is awesome. I want to get some of that.

[dj1340]

Tried some of the Christmas Cookie this morning with coffee. The smell in the bag was awesome. Easy to pack and light, stayed lit from the very beginning. I must say this is a very mild blend, not anything like the aroma. So if you like a very smooth and mild morning smoke this is it but if your after something with a little more flavor this may not be your cup of tea.