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Thanks for the activation

Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 4:53 pm
by fluffy
I am a retired guy. My wife brought home about 30 pipes from an estate sale and suggested that I need something to do. I smoke a little but really appreciate some of the beautiful work that people, many on this forum I am sure, are producing, both in manufacturing and in restoring.

I have little skill and few tools, but I also have a desire to learn, to keep my mind and hands busy.

See you around...

Re: Thanks for the activation

Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:55 pm
by DocAitch
Welcome.
Restoring and repairing pipes is fascinating and rewarding.
Making them is even more so.
My wife was pleased that I had something to do when I retired, but now complains when I don't come in from the workshop for 8-12 hours a day.
DocAitch

Re: Thanks for the activation

Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:16 pm
by LatakiaLover
Restoring and repairing pipes is fascinating and rewarding.
That ^^^^ is completely, totally, utterly, entirely, and absolutely true.

It a challenging activity for virile, manly, heroic men of substance. (Think John Wayne, Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood...)
Making them is even more so.
That ^^^^ is completely, totally, utterly, entirely, and absolutely false.

It is a feeble activity for frail, emasculated, flaccid creatures who faint easily and often. (Think PeeWee Herman, Woody Allen, Gilbert Gottfried...)

Re: Thanks for the activation

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:25 am
by DocAitch
One might infer from his response that George doesn't make pipes. :D
DocAitch

Re: Thanks for the activation

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:45 am
by RickB
Welcome! You've come to the right place!

Re: Thanks for the activation

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:49 am
by LatakiaLover
DocAitch wrote:One might infer from his response that George doesn't make pipes.
That is irrelevant.

I was merely stating unequivocal, indisputable fact. Like saying "The sky is blue," "Airedale Terriers are the best dog breed," or "Scotch whiskey tastes better than Bourbon."

Re: Thanks for the activation

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:49 am
by sandahlpipe
Without us, George wouldn't have anything to do at all. ;-)

Re: Thanks for the activation

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 12:16 pm
by RickB
LatakiaLover wrote:"Scotch whisky tastes better than Bourbon."
Shit, you must be right about all of it, because this checks out.
I uh... I guess we're done here guys. :lol:

Re: Thanks for the activation

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 3:36 pm
by fluffy
I'll check out the scotch/bourbon thing and get back to you....

Re: Thanks for the activation

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:09 pm
by DocAitch
Rye ( the good stuff)>Canadian> bourbon>Irish> ball sweat>scotch
DocAitch

Re: Thanks for the activation

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 9:55 pm
by RickB
DocAitch wrote:Rye ( the good stuff)>Canadian> bourbon>Irish> ball sweat>scotch
DocAitch
Damn it Doc, I was just starting to really like you! :lol: