Jolly Old Squadron Leader
Jolly Old St. Nicholas Two weeks ago we reported that Smokingpipes was going to release the Savinelli Christmas pipes and
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The Blob is the official blog of the Briar Report. The world’s premier source for pipe smoking news and information.
Regional Pipe Shows Coming Up in 2022
In yesterday’s newsletter we linked to Miss Nicola White’s video of Keens in New York City. I got a handful
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Keep The Hobby Going and Learn To Blow Smoke Rings
Good Monday (morning) pipe smokers. Hope you all had a good weekend. Thank you to those who shared news from
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Summer Sale with Simon
Yesterday, or the day before, we linked to the new Briar Blues video where he updated the list of people
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Pipe Tobacco and It’s Moral Implications
How is it possible to get behind a day and a half, but when you look and see what has
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Take On This Month’s Pipe Puzzle
August Pipe Puzzle This month’s Pipe Puzzle is out. Matthew sent it over to me this past week which surprised
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Happy Carter Hall Day
Honestly I didn’t even know there was such a thing until I first heard Armchair Piper Ed mention it. Now
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Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight
If I had made fun of a pipe tobacco blend yesterday, I might have gotten one email. But I made
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There’s No Such Thing As A Wrong Opinion
No Blob yesterday. Not because I didn’t have anything to say, but because I had too much. Needed the time
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Gladys Over Night
Mr. Roberto Lancero, aka enasdad, aka Rubber Toe, aka Bruce Wayne, made a video updating us on his health and
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The Curmudgeon’s West Coast Trip
The Curmudgeon Piper is heading west to attend the Las Vegas International Pipe Show. Yesterday he put out a video
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Over A Pipe Is Back In The Saddle
Tonight is the night. The day you’ve all been waiting for. Derek returns on the Over A Pipe Show! Not
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Hiking Pipes Cleared of All Accusations
Well howdy-ho everyone. Shouldn’t howdy have a question mark after it? It’s short for how are you doing, but the
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Vegas; T Minus 80 Days
Going to the Las Vegas International Pipe Show? Thinking about going to the Las Vegas International Pipe Show? Things are
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News & More
I love when people brag about “quitting” their phones for the day or weekend, or the internet for a day.
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Talking To Myself
For the handful of people who join me here everyday, don’t worry, I plan to keep going. But, the M-F
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Taking It Slow
No hurry to get these blobs out in the morning. The readership has dropped since summer started and it’s not
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Go West, Young Man
A new series produced by the talented Knight Piper has begun. The series kicks off with an introductory video talking
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It’s A Cruel, Cruel Summer
Lets get right into some news items. If you want to read the babbling, stick around to the end. Peter
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