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Some guy on another forum says he was told, in writing, by Rad himself:

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/i ... as-retired

Well... that fuckin' sucks. :(
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This is really very sad. He was one of the working class pipemaker that truly loved what he did. His value to price ratio was untouched by all but a few pipemaker. Unfortunately I will probably never have a chance to meet him. I have used his work ethic as a blueprint and proof that making a living carving classic and neo-classic pipes is indeed possible. If you are watching the forum know that you are at the top of my list of respected pipemaker in the United States.
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This is sad news, but I'm happy Rad is taking care of himself rather than try and make pipes for everyone else. His example has been a huge influence in my own brief career as a carver.
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Guess I had better save a bunch of pictures from his gallery before his website goes down.........what am I going to do for inspiration after that happens!

Go catch a whole bunch of fish, Rad!!
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We'll miss your warm and cuddly persona you old fart.
I'm retiring too, from my "real" job, so that I can make pipes instead of drowning worms.
Just because you're retarded doesn't mean you can't come in here and keep George in line.
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Rod Davies was like the father I never wanted.


Hope this helps.
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He has a life, and a good one at that.Fly Fishing is also an art in the right hands. Live long and well Rad.I'm sure we will hear fom you now and then!!!!!!
P.S. I know loafing is hard to do at first, but you will get the hang of it.Stay engaged!!!
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enjoy the retirement Rad...

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RAD, you busted your ass to make a significant contribution to this community. I hope that you know that you did.

I'll miss seeing new work from you.

Happy retirement!
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Rad, I wish you nothing but the best in your new job as Abercrombie and Fitch underwear model. It is the calling of a lifetime, and certainly worth walking away from the crappy job of Americas Preeminent Archetypal Pipemaker.
Just kidding Boss.
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You have helped me out more than you know, with advice I could not get anywhere else. Stuff like "Ryan, that is fucking ugly" was actually very helpful. But your example has been more helpful than any advice I ever received. You are a good man Charlie Brown.
Of course you know prices for your work will now triple over what you asked new.
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I knew you had retired from watching the fish in a nearby lake. There was a collective shudder when they realized you had more time to spend on the water :).
Enjoy terrorizing the fish.
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IAWR

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Guys,
I seriously doubt Rad retired. I think he's just operating under his old pseudonym: Mike Messer. Keep us updated on the progress, Rad!
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Alden wrote:Of course you know prices for your work will now triple over what you asked new.
e Markle wrote:Guys,
I seriously doubt Rad retired. I think he's just operating under his old pseudonym: Mike Messer. Keep us updated on the progress, Rad!
Hmm, you may be onto something here. Although triple is a very conservative estimate. More like 45-elled.
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