http://christianpipesmokers.net Christian Pipe Smokers en-us http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399983#399983 What would be the motivation for innovation? Seriously? This is the problem we have today, our thinking is so absolutely skewed in one direction that people can't even imagine innovation occurring without IP law. The motivation for innovation is solving a problem or improving something so it works better for you. The fashion industry thrives despite a lack of IP protection. I think there are a lot of accidents. But to have a happy accident one has to innovate and there needs to be an ... http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399981#399981 Thanks again to everybody. One down, one to go! http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399980#399980 Yes. Several of them are. (Lest anyone be confused about this post, I am not included among their ranks.) Of course you're not ;-) ;-) Nod Nod Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain! http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399979#399979 They might be able to afford a few of these ollld Dunhill Umbrella Pipes... http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn157/twoxseven14/umbrellapipe2.jpg Ah, Paul's. They still haven't sold that?? Surprising! http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399978#399978 Either Killians or Bell's Oberon tonight, I'm not sure which yet. http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399973#399973 Since we are talking guns and all...thought I'd ask how to carry concealed. I'm fat. Some of ya'll know that and I don't really care. I don't plan to lose weight either. I am 5'-6" and 290 lbs. 8O Don't give me any lectures cuz I already know. I could teach classes on health, fitness, and weight loss. Back to the subject. I am apple shaped. Fat apple that is. :wink: I have the typical gut hanging over the belt. The holster that came with my XD has the pistol sticking ou ... http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399971#399971 As others have said, it's not the 'word', it's the 'intent'. If I write a paper on the use of the N*word (and use the word itself in the paper), that's not sinful, even though I am "using a cuss word". Likewise, if every time someone cuts me off in traffic, I say "go puck yourself" for the sake of avoiding a cuss word, I'm not doing myself any favors. The intent is there, and it's just as bad. http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399964#399964 Luigi Viprati is having a trunk show at De La Concha on August 2. What do you say to a meet up? Here's the email from De La Concha: For those who are already in the ranks of the fellowship of the briar and for those who are briar curious, De La Concha is pleased to announce a pipe show on August 2nd. There is no better way to celebrate the 'Art of the Briar' than with a pipe show featuring the creations of Luigi Viprati. On Monday August 2, De La Concha will host a Viprati pipe ... http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399953#399953 Well my wife liked it until we got married. Not so much any more. Whenever I smoke at a coffee shop I usually have my Alaskain Malamute with me. Between him and my pipe I can't keep the ladies away. I've had ladies ask me to go home with them to smoke my pipe in thief house because it smells so good. I also get that it reminds them of their grandfather a lot. My wife laughs! BMH(Before Mrs. Hovannes) I had an Irish Setter and I'd smoke my pipe on our walks around the local upscale shoppin ... http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399947#399947 FULL DISCLOSURE: I know the owner of this gun shop. He's a believer! Hi guys, I got the following in my email because I am on the mailing list of a local gun shop. They do raffles of firearms all the time. $2 per ticket (I don't make anything on it :wink: ). Out of state'rs are welcome to participate: Hello valued Sovereign Arms customers. We have a few online offers to let you know about. FOR OUR OUT OF STATE CUSTOMERS: On all standard priced items we are offering FREE shi ... http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399943#399943 Just for the record, I'm green with envy over this: My bedside gun is a dead stock Colt 1911 mil-spec. It's my off duty gun that's on loan from the Sheriff's Department. If I'm lucky I can keep it when I retire. It's actually from WWII and was an arsenal refinished gun. I looked up the serial number and it was either issued to someone in Patton's 3rd Army or the 6th Army. Awesome history behind it as well. Someone might be reluctant to shoot it but I'm not. http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399933#399933 gulf spill not the worst eco-tragedy ever = obama kicks rham emmanuel and looks for a new eco-terror to push his energy scam...err...bill... sshhhhh... i think Dug IS Rahm Emmanuel in disguise! 8O :scared: http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399928#399928 Gone. Turned itself into tobacco too. Funny how that happens. http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399926#399926 I think words are rude. All of them? http://christianpipesmokers.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=399922#399922 The Marxman has gone away and turned into several tins of Full Virginia Flake. Everything is sold and/or traded. Thanks for looking this sto' is closed.