Introduction by Bill Fisher
Good Morning Everyone,
I have been smoking pipes off and on for the past 30 years, and I have
been reading this group almost daily for the past 2 years. During
that time, I have learned more about the art of pipe smoking and pipes
generally than I did in the previous 28 years put togehter, thanks to
all of you. So I thought it was about time that I signed on and said
hello.
After many years of smoking exclusively English and Italian made
pipes, my interests have shifted primarily to Danish and German. I
will probably never be a "collector" in the truest sense of that word.
I am most interested in acquiring a single representative pipe from
those whose pipes I can afford--which excludes most of the "top tier"
Danes and Germans.
A former Marine (1984-89), I currently work as a public servant. In my
free time, I try to sample every Virginia and Virgina-Perique blend I
haven't yet tried. And when I'm not doing that, I spend time with
wilf and German Sheppard Max, as well as a little time at the dojo
working on my martial art.
This board has been an invaluable source of information to me and has
greatly enhanced my understanding of our hobby/passion. My sincere
thanks to all of you for adding so much more enjoyment to our common
past-time.
My regards to all,
Bill Fisher
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