Sailorman Jack Sea Shanty Music
From Mei Clover:
From a 1985 cassette purchased from Jack at Grand Central Station in NYC. Laurence Koback (Oct. 6, 1938 – Apr. 20, 2006) better known as Sailorman Jack, was a subway performer from New York. He was often seen performing sea shanties in Manhattan subway stations, accompanying himself on guitar. In 1989, he ran for mayor as a write-in, being the sole member of the Third Rail Party, with hopes to dismantle the MTA and remove subway fares (My personal hero!). In the mid-70’s, he co-founded (and was the first president of) the New York Pipe Club, and created his own tobacco blends. Jack was very active on pipe smoker message boards and news groups. He passed away from multiple cancers on Apr. 20, 2006 in Columbus, Ohio. An engraved zippo lighter was created in his memory. “Fair Winds and Following Seas”.
Many of Jack's Sea Shanty's Found Here!!!
Click for Sailorman jack Sea Shanty Music!
BILL IS BACK!!!
Bill Roberts Feature Articles...
Our beloved talented member, Bill Roberts is back at the writing desk for PipesMagazine.com, and we are all the better for it!!! Please see Bills' latest, a review of the newest from master Blender, G.L. Pease, called, Geometrie. You can find the article by visiting this link:
https://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-tobacco-reviews/g-l-pease-geometrie-review/?fbclid=IwAR0cicX1Z0fdaCcM9pDESKKMIs2NH8xrSrlJNs7Q4wtzRis61G63AeCFG9U
From Todd Platek...
Todd Platek just got back form the 2009 Chicago Pipe Show with a lot to say, as always. This was his first Chicago show -
A Great Weekend at the Chicago Show...
Another from Todd - if he keeps creating at this speed, we'll have to give him a web page of his own -
TAKING BACK OUR RIGHTS, ONE PUFF AT A TIME
Some new thoughts from Todd Platek -
This Passion of Ours by Todd Platek
Here's a reflection by new member Todd Platek - welcome back to pipe smoking, Todd!
Good to be Back, by Todd Platek
You want to know what happened in Chicago in May 2008, and we want to tell you -
2008 Chicagoland Pipe Show results and report by Lou Carbone
The Professor's Pipe Sweetening Treatment - a step-by-step guide, courtesy of Denis H. Congos -
The Professor's Pipe Sweetening Treatment
The Wall Street Journal published an article about young pipe smokes on page 1 - they even quoted our youngest member, Vernon Vig. Here's a pdf of the article -
WSJ 2/20/09 article on young pipe smokers
Neill Archer Roan's Treasure Trove of Wonderful A Passion For Pipes Articles...
A Passion For Pipes Articles
The links below are broken regarding Jon Guss' writing, however, you "may" find them in the link provided above - I am not positive about that, but the link above contains pages upon pages of wonder works...
Vintages Project (see above link for the following info on Jon Guss)
Do you happen to know club member, Jon Guss? Well did you also know he is one helluva researcher and author?
6/15/2013 UPDATE!!! I am proud to ask you to please be sure to check out Jon’s newest masterfully researched and written, How Many Angels? Another Look at the Barling Transition, where Jon sheds new light on the storied brand, particularly the "Transition" period. Please fine it here, courtesy of Neill Archer Roan's, A Passion For Pipes blog:
I am proud to ask you to please be sure to check out Jon’s masterfully researched and written, The History of Sobranie and its Pipe Tobacco Blends complete with a priceless, Appendix: Dating of Sobranie Tobacco Tins, which comes to all of us courtesy of Neill Archer Roan’s, A Passion For Pipes blog. Jon has collaborated with Neill on what Neill is calling the Vintages Project, an ongoing feature which will serve as a home for scholarship dedicated to research into the pioneers of classic pipes and vintage pipe tobaccos. This is a must read for all and especially for lovers of those fabled blends and the folk-lore that has surrounded them. Jon’s compendium can be found here: http://www.apassionforpipes.com/vintages-project/ BROKEN LINK
Is smoking your pipe important to you? I know it is.
Many of you are familiar with Neill Archer Roan and his popular and exceptionally written blog, Passion For Pipes. Please take a moment to read this timely blog submission regarding the ever increasing erosion of our right to smoke our pipes and how you can take a stand against it and make your voice heard. As our past president Mr. Vernon Vig has said, "We need to band together for strength in order to survive in an increasingly unfriendly atmosphere for pipe smokers" and now you can. See Neill's message below and click on the link to be taken to the article.
As per Neill,
"Today's blog post concerns the increasing threat to our ability to smoke our pipes. I don't think we can afford to sit on the sidelines and hope that our elected officials will do the right thing. Clearly, that strategy has produced nothing worthwhile to date.
I hope you will click this link, http://passionforpipes.squarespace.com/neills-blog/2012/1/5/is-smoking-your-pipe-important-to-you.html BROKEN LINK
Please consider taking action. Don't assume others will do what you should do.
Thanks for your consideration. I send you my best wishes for a Happy New Year.
Best,
Neill"
I strongly urge you to join me in standing up for our rights as pipe smokers. Read Neill's blog and decide for yourself. Let us stand up for ourselves against this irrational wave and let our voices be heard!
Here's our own version of step-by-step instruction in the Frank Method, lavishly illustrated and easy to follow:
NYPC teaches the Frank Method
Maxim Engel from pipes2smoke.com had a great time with us in June 2008 - in fact, he had so much fun that he just had to write about it!
Maxim Engel Visits the NY Pipe Club June 2008
"Father of the Flame" Film Documentary... (This was posted when the film was first released however, the links are broken - I have updated the link to the website for the film. I watched this film and I have to tell you that you really need to watch this wonderfully epic tale of our beloved hobby - it is an emotional experience!
Here is the new link: Father of the Flame
As per Mike "Doc" Garr of the UPCA, please take a visit out to the following site for a new film project in the works...
Dear Lou,
Please forward to your membership:
Dan Croomer from the Kansas City Pipe Club recently had a post on the UPCA website about a documentary being made called "Father of the Flame." The trailer for the film is located here: http://dapperism.com/father-the-flame-documentary-preview/ BROKEN LINK. It looks nicely done, but as the trailer states, it is an unfinished project. But you can help. See the trailer and find out how!
Doc
The International Committee of Pipe Clubs (CIPC for you Francophiles) has a new brochure about the organization. Read and learn here :
CIPC Brochure