424. Saint Pádraig, Charles Peterson, and the System Spigot Pipe

PSA I’m hoping next Sunday’s post will reveal photos and ordering details of the PPN Pipe of the Year as well as its matching Sterling Armor Zippo. Sherlock Holmes “To the Victor” PPN T Shirts went out Friday, Saturday and the remainder tomorrow.   SAINT PÁDRAIG, CHARLES PETERSON, AND THE SYSTEM SPIGOT PIPE by Gary

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422. Today is Hobbit Day!—Tolkien & Peterson

Detail of Bilbo from a pencil sketch by J.R.R.T. Today (September 22nd) is Hobbit Day, marking the beginning of Tolkien Week 2024. Many observe the day with with birthday cake—in honor of Bilbo and Frodo, whose birthdays are today.  I’m thinking just as many celebrate with a tankard of beer from the Prancing Pony (yes,

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420. Pete Geek Meet @ the CORPS Show in Richmond on Saturday!

This Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the Conclave of Richmond Pipe Smokers, and I believe theirs is now the longest running pipe show in America.  CORPS was founded by Linwood Hines, the most modest and knowledgeable pipe smoker you’ll ever meet. He was, you may recall, the very first subscriber to Peterson Pipe Notes

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