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From someone else who is thickly built, weightlifting ruins my chances of off the rack suits, XL or a size 16 is about the smallest shirt I can get into. As for pants, 36 or 38 is about my norm as well. I suppose if one got really, really trim 34. I have a horrible time picking out clothes!

With a face only my Grandmother and a mobster can appreciate, I don't get many comments directed toward me from strangers. I have gotten the "Indy" comment from some family but it is better than what they usually call me;)

yep, it's good.

Wow. Helllooooo Nurse!

I have toyed with buying a Kirsten or Falcon for a couple years now. Maybe ebay will give me a good deal.

yep, 2 of 'em. smokersforums.org and clubstogie. I noticed your LSU logo and remember seeing a couple in both forums.

The Akubra Banjo Patterson I have is fawn which is actually beige in color. It is a quality hat I got from noggintops.com. It is very stiff and has a 2 3/4" brim with a barramundi band. It has seen lots of outdoor wear and shows no ill effects. Also no vent holes. BTW, those are great prices...

Just bought a Bear Creek Stetson, from noggintops. The snap brim is 2 3/8 which gives me plenty of shoulder movement for clay shooting. The felt is pretty soft and I am unsure how it would take to a hard rain but I like the casualness of it while still being a pretty classy fedora. Also have an...

Starting to see lots of familiar faces in here. Been a pipe/cigar guy since I was 19. My first pipe was a reward to myself upon my the birth of my son. I enjoy all types of tobacco but really like the straight virginia tobacs.

Altadis makes some quality potpourri that's for sure. Mac Baren has many blends that are room pleasing for others. They tend to bite the smoker:eek: As for loading the bowl, I drop a pinch in, lightly pack it...then repeat 2 more times packing a little tighter each time. Light the bowl once...

RP the Edge pretty good smoke for under $6. Earlier had a bowl of Kingfisher in my one Dunhill while waiting at the hospital. Probably broke the law while smoking in my car... oh well!:rolleyes:

Mr. Jimmy Stewart Great work btw.

ok I'll bite. I always liked anything given without me asking. CD's, tobacco, even just a card. It IS the thought that counts.

Hi there. The name is Jason. I am glad to have found a forum to discuss many of my interests. Everything from pocket watches to pipes, swing music to underwear:eek: :D Thanks for having me!