Obligatory Introduction

[David M]

I just fell in love with his pipe descriptions. How can you not appreciate someone who has so much fun & pleasure being who he is and at the same time being a true pipe connoisseur as well. He straddles the line very well guys.

Some sample Bear'ism's

"It's bound to attract attention and pleasing comments wherever you go (or scare the hell out of everyone, really could go either way)."

"it is also for pipes such as this that Sykes insists that I wear a drool bib while describing"

"Yes, much like a Yettie and the Loch ness Monster, while rarely seen (especially by the sober) the Ardor Super Giant exists. Now, now...don't give me any guff about the Yettie, I once did a ride to Sturgis with him (claimed his name was "Guardrail" and, while he stunk like hell, he did seem to have a way with the "wimmin")."

"This Ardor Urano Giant liverpool is so big..("How big IS it?!") it's SO big that it had to go to Sea World to get baptized!

I dont mean to focus on that humor element. Its actually just a small part of the man. It does however highlight his depth. Along with his sophistication, I ask you - what better mix in life is there?!? For me personally, none.

Bear is one of the Good Unique Guys out there.
And a word of caution - He is infectious! in a good way.

[Bear Graves]

Originally Posted by David M

I just fell in love with his pipe descriptions. How can you not appreciate someone who has so much fun & pleasure being who he is and at the same time being a true pipe connoisseur as well. He straddles the line very well guys.

Some sample Bear'ism's

"It's bound to attract attention and pleasing comments wherever you go (or scare the hell out of everyone, really could go either way)."

"it is also for pipes such as this that Sykes insists that I wear a drool bib while describing"

"Yes, much like a Yettie and the Loch ness Monster, while rarely seen (especially by the sober) the Ardor Super Giant exists. Now, now...don't give me any guff about the Yettie, I once did a ride to Sturgis with him (claimed his name was "Guardrail" and, while he stunk like hell, he did seem to have a way with the "wimmin")."

"This Ardor Urano Giant liverpool is so big..("How big IS it?!") it's SO big that it had to go to Sea World to get baptized!

I dont mean to focus on that humor element. Its actually just a small part of the man. It does however highlight his depth. Along with his sophistication, I ask you - what better mix in life is there?!? For me personally, none.

Bear is one of the Good Unique Guys out there.
And a word of caution - He is infectious! in a good way.

Thanks, David. Your payola, in the form of a well kept Nanna Ivarsson, is on the way (the second that I can swipe it from Sykes' desk).

(Makes secret high signs, and disappears into the ether of the net)

[DeadFrog]

Welcome to the forums Bear. I too love your guys' site. Even though I haven't made a purchase yet, for a noobie your site has been a valuable source of info for me when looking up various pipes.

[David M]

Originally Posted by Bear Graves

Thanks, David. Your payola, in the form of a well kept Nanna Ivarsson, is on the way (the second that I can swipe it from Sykes' desk).

(Makes secret high signs, and disappears into the ether of the net)

[Flashes uncomfortable smile to everyone in the room, waves a bit to all & grabs Bear by the arm and nudges him into a corner as I continue to cautiously look at the various confused eyes staring at us both and through my clenched teeth and continued fake smile I whisper into Bear's ear]

..."you said I would get the DUNHILL!!!"

[Bear Graves]

Originally Posted by David M

[Flashes uncomfortable smile to everyone in the room, waves a bit to all & grabs Bear by the arm and nudges him into a corner as I continue to cautiously look at the various confused eyes staring at us both and through my clenched teeth and continued fake smile I whisper into Bear's ear]

..."you said I would get the DUNHILL!!!"

I can make it a Dunhill. But given that a Nanna Ivarsson original runs between 2k-4k, ya might want to consider the original offer

Nanna Ivarsson Pipes at Smoking Pipes .com

[sounds7]

Please Bear and others. Elaborate on the IMP Meerschaum a bit more. What makes it different from the others coming out of Turkey? I have never owned an IMP.

[Bear Graves]

Originally Posted by sounds7

Please Bear and others. Elaborate on the IMP Meerschaum a bit more. What makes it different from the others coming out of Turkey? I have never owned an IMP.

While I (personally) have quite a few reasons that I prefer IMP, as a member of a company that sells the same, I also have a profit motive in promoting their sales. I would rather be the pipe enthusiast who enjoys chatting about the hobby than become known as "that guy" who joins a forum in order to be a huckster/shill. Even mentioning IMPs, I crossed a personal line and apologize.

With your permission, I'd rather let others praise/damn the product based on their individual experiences.

I remain,

Da' Bear

[N7COF]

Great new avatar Bear

[WWhermit]

Originally Posted by David M

[Flashes uncomfortable smile to everyone in the room, waves a bit to all & grabs Bear by the arm and nudges him into a corner as I continue to cautiously look at the various confused eyes staring at us both and through my clenched teeth and continued fake smile I whisper into Bear's ear]

..."you said I would get the DUNHILL!!!"

You better grab Nanna Ivarsson's over the Dunhill, or we have some SERIOUS talkin to do. Or, grab both and give me the Nanna Ivarsson, since you don't seem too interested!

WWhermit

[sounds7]

Originally Posted by Bear Graves

While I (personally) have quite a few reasons that I prefer IMP, as a member of a company that sells the same, I also have a profit motive in promoting their sales. I would rather be the pipe enthusiast who enjoys chatting about the hobby than become known as "that guy" who joins a forum in order to be a huckster/shill. Even mentioning IMPs, I crossed a personal line and apologize.

With your permission, I'd rather let others praise/damn the product based on their individual experiences.

I remain,

Da' Bear

You can feel free to promote via a PM then. Just an honest opinion is all I want even if it is self serving.

[IrishCamel81]

Originally Posted by Bear Graves

While I (personally) have quite a few reasons that I prefer IMP, as a member of a company that sells the same, I also have a profit motive in promoting their sales. I would rather be the pipe enthusiast who enjoys chatting about the hobby than become known as "that guy" who joins a forum in order to be a huckster/shill. Even mentioning IMPs, I crossed a personal line and apologize.

With your permission, I'd rather let others praise/damn the product based on their individual experiences.

I remain,

Da' Bear

I would love to see a well-colored IMP, you have to know someone who has one.

[David M]

Originally Posted by Bear Graves

I can make it a Dunhill. But given that a Nanna Ivarsson original runs between 2k-4k, ya might want to consider the original offer

Nanna Ivarsson Pipes at Smoking Pipes .com

Nanna! Nanna! NaaaahhH!!!
HellooooooOOO!! Mzzz Ivarsson.


By DMDM

HHhhhhmmm..I am just thinking out loud here. What if we scratch the pipe and you just pass me along her private number?!?!?

Hey, who knows. I may get lucky and get her to custom make me one!


By DMDM

[[Doing my best to keep this PG-13]]
So you guys should try and follow me on that.

[David M]

Originally Posted by WWhermit

You better grab Nanna Ivarsson's over the Dunhill, or we have some SERIOUS talkin to do. Or, grab both and give me the Nanna Ivarsson, since you don't seem too interested!

WWhermit

I'm already ahead of ya & think I am on a better track anyways.
My scenario = Win, Win, WIN!