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     Dear Steve,
     
     Thanks ever so much for the Pipes Digest via e:mail.  It is a treat 
     for me to be able to take a moment during my busy day at the office 
     and find the PD sitting in my mailbox.  Even though I can't smoke 
     while reading it in the office, I still take a little time to read, 
     peruse and enjoy.  Then of course I print it, take it home, and read 
     the rest of it while smoking in my own easy chair.
     
     I consider myself a "purist".  I only drink regular, black coffee.  I 
     rely only on my old outdoor antenna for TV reception.  I cut my lawn 
     with a human-powered, hand-reel mower.  I used to smoke cigarettes, 
     but found them disgusting, unhealthy and distasteful (well, I smoked 
     domestic brands - and this was in college).  But in time I learned to 
     aprreciate tobacco for what it is.  Consequently I soon gave up the 
     nails and picked up a pipe.  I tried a lot of different kinds before 
     settling on the one domestic brand that I've stuck with through thick 
     and thin:  Borkum Riff.  It's inexpensive, easy to get, and it tastes 
     and smells great.  I've also recently discovered two special tobaccos 
     I thought others might enjoy trying.  One is manufactured and packed 
     in Liverpool, England.  It's calle "GOLD BLOCK".  My sister brought me 
     a tin a few years back when she visited England with a friend.  It is 
     full-bodied, aromatic, but not too dark or strong.  Very delicious, 
     smooth and delightful.  The other one is called "TWIST".  This is 
     "spun" tobacco that comes in a very tightly packed cord.  What you do 
     is shave off a little from the end and rub it in the palm of your 
     hand.  It flakes out to become a nice little wad of fluffy, dark 
     tobacco that burns very cool and tastes like a fine cigar.  I know 
     that both of these tobaccos can be ordered from JR.
     
     Smoke in peace, my friend.
     
     Rob Earle


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