Nebraska Pete Geek

PSA The show's next weekend, but lookee here! D'ya recognize the pipe? Of course you do! It's the 140th Anniversary Pipe.  Only 300 of these were made, because Peterson simply couldn't get enough bowls large enough to issue it as the Pipe of the Year way back in 2005. It was a replica of Charles Peterson's very own O1, which his daughter Isolde had kept and bequeathed to her goddaughters, who in turn gave it to Kapp & Peterson, where it currently has its home. I know most of you can't make the show, but I'll bring back loads of pictures, and in the meantime know we'll be raising our pipes to you, who are the dedicatees of Peterson's Patent Pipes: The Historic 1906 Catalog, which is launching at the show and which I very much hope you'll be able to buy from the folks who will have their tables not far from our own (you know who, right?). And now, time to run--- If you're looking for a great read that's also a great DIY, you've come to the right church this morning, brothers. John M. Young, aka The Nebraska Pete Geek, always makes me smile. Every time I read one of his posts I learn something new about pipe restoration, and this one I'm reposting from his great blog is no exception. Last time I read one of his Pete posts, I found out where to get sanding pads in grits from 320 to 1500, which sped up all my stem work considerably. This time I found out the full name of Wile E. Coyote, who has been one of my favorite WB2NZ characters for about 60 years now. Of course, I found out a lot of other interesting things as well, but no plot spoilers here. If you haven't subscribed, you owe it to yourself: NEBRASKAPETEGEEK.  And now, the Looney Toon Master Restorationist himself: A James J. Fox Irish Bulldog Restoration with the Nebraska Pete Geek Photographed and written by John M. Young You know when you see something and the little voice in your head says, “Wait!  There’s something peculiar about that”?  That is exactly what happened when I was perusing eBay and saw this pipe.  I can’t recall if it was the photo or the header, “James J Fox Made in Dublin Ireland Pipe” that caught my eye but one of them gave me a temporary case of whiplash.  Now, we all know what a pipe made in Dublin actually means but what is this James J Fox stamp?  A distant relative of Wileward Ethelbert Coyote, perhaps?  (Wile E. Coyote for those non-cartoon-culture savvy).  Even with less than stellar photographs, I knew I had to lay hands on this lass.  The button was clicked, money sent and the pipe arrived.  Well, it was a bit slower than that but you get the idea.  Upon arrival, I got a good look at the stampings.  Top left, Fox over Special in a flowing script.  This one was faint, not worn,…