I've been really liking the 121-3s in my Gem G. It generally takes me about 8 hours to stubble after that combination. That's pretty good with my beard.

Wayne

Why did I just flash back on an old M*A*S*H episode where Blake is reviewing Klinger's past excuses. "on this date, mother died. On this one, mother and father died. Here's an oldie but goodie, mother, father, and dog died." Or something like that. It makes you appreciate those good vendors even mor...

You might want to consider Ebay. Many pipers on Smokers Forum sell their pipes through pipestud, who sells consigned pipes on Ebay.


HTH,
Wayne

I've been really happy with my Astak PocketPro reader, but am irritated over the "turn off" dictate when flying. My device can NOT transmit, and has only a little more processing power than my watch. Cell phone transmitters can screw up some avionics (Mythbusters), but passive ebook readers? Give me...

An SMF1 and Moss brush model 1 for home, and a Vulfix best travel brush for the road.


Wayne

You can usually find a few decent Ishies for under $300 at the big gun show that runs every few months. Employing a magnifier and a bore scope can help avoid buying a lemon. I used my headspace gauges as well to disqualify a few before settling on the one I purchased. Caveat emptor.


Wayne

Hmmm, I've heard tell Chris can be fairly rough when his shave was interrupted. That said, this is one of the two most genteel forums I've seen. The other is a u.k. based pipe smokers' forum.



Wayne

I'm very fortunate to have two good barbers in the same shop. They're a married couple that both do a great job in the classic manner. A cut there takes at least 30 minutes, but it's well worth it. The charge is $16 with tax, but I always give them a twenty. I hope they stick around for a long time....

For me, the Ikon open comb is too damned mild. With a Feather blade, I stubble out in seven hurs. Not good. That's two hours less than generic blades in my Fatboy. The Ikon has exquisite machining, but my beard is not impressed (so far).


Wayne

Oh dear, RAD just struck. I ordered the Bulldog deluxe OC model along with the best sample pack of blades (just to give me something else to play with).


Wayne

I went distance for both eyes, as I was worried about how monovision would affect my target shooting. No complaints about having to use the reading glasses, as presbyopia was here anyway.

Well written post, KAV, but around Iowa, the earth mothers don't use a lawn sprayer. They use a dip tank like the rest of the livestock.


Wayne

Ditto on what MM said.


Wayne

My main worry if I dropped mine would be it hitting my feet.


Wayne

The current ammo/component shortage is well explained here.


Wayne

I've always reloaded for everything I shoot except for the 7.62 x 39 ammo. Like other gents here, some of the ammo I shoot is not affordable or even available factory loaded. I've heard that primers are fairly hard to come by right now. Another good reason (besides consistent loads) to buy your comp...

Gordon:
You might want to try some laundry rust remover on a test brush. That, or a mild citric or acetic (distilled white vinegar) acid.

HTH,
Wayne

http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/ for the art, and occasional twisted details.

Wayne

I take the filters out of my cobs before using them, but YMMV. Be warned that even if you stick with MMs (best pipe for the money), TAD can get expensive fast. Also take the info on tobaccoreviews with a large grain of salt.

Wayne

I've been happily using mine for a few years now. It used to shed a few hairs every shave until I stopped 'whipping' it over the sink to get most of the water out after rinsing. It hasn't shed a hair in a couple of years now. A very good brush for the money.

Wayne