From: ??????????? (rob denholtz)
Subject: Re: Pipes Digest #226 -- November 2, 1996

Steve,

        Just want to share a new discovery with fellow Digesters:

        I was just in new Haven and visited The Owl Shop for the first
time.  Although they had only 3 pre-smoked pipes (my main interest), I took
advantage of my visit to buy samples of their three English (house) Blends.
"Harkness Tower," which contains NO PERIQUE was absolutely superb and I
immediately ordered a pound.  Delicious, "leathery," full and mild.  Highly
recommended.

        The pipe club serving the mid-Hudson area in upstate NY is finally
getting under way.  Although I was disappointed to receive no inquiries
following my announcement in PD, four or five of us are going to plod
ahead, have dinner together at a pipe-friendly restaurant in Poughkeepsie,
show off our favorite pipes, trade/sell, and share tobacco discoveries (I
will, of course be bringing some "Harkness Tower").  I'll send you news of
our fledgling organization in the future.

        (this paragraph may be omitted from publication) Again thanks for
letting me talk about FINE OLDE BRIARS in PD.  I've received over 30
requests for catalogs and have sold a dozen pipes as a direct result of
this exposure.  Your openness is greatly appreciated.

        Best regards,

        Rob

Rob Denholtz
FINE OLDE BRIARS
20 Clover Hill Drive
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603


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