Monthly Archives: February 2015

Brebbia Fat Bob Noce Author

Posted on 28/02/2015 by Lohcifer

  Another birthday present – a Brebbia Fat Bob Noce Author. Brebbia began manufacturing pipes in 1953 in Italy and produces nearly 35,000 air cured briar pipes annually. The company was initially the result of a partnership between that of Brebbia … Continue reading →

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Shoot Those Scumbags!

Posted on 23/02/2015 by Lohcifer

If Indonesians run drug-rings in Australia I’m sure they’ll be punished to the fullest extent of the law, if caught. Now two Aussies are on death-row for doing precisely that in Indonesia, as well as for attempting to smuggle heroin … Continue reading →

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Wise Men Bearing Gifts

Posted on 21/02/2015 by Lohcifer

This Chinese New Year, first came Ismail with a humongous hamper, then came Freddie with his annual catch of fish. Read about the fish here. And Freddie doesn’t own a fish farm. He believes it is more blessed to give … Continue reading →

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Today is 2015’s Pipe-Smoking Day

Posted on 20/02/2015 by Lohcifer

From Comite International des Pipe Clubs: Mission, Purpose and Philosophy MISSION We foster links across the globe in honor of friendship and to celebrate the fraternity of pipe-smokers across all borders. PURPOSE On the special IPSD – once a year- … Continue reading →

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Happy Chinese New Year

Posted on 19/02/2015 by Lohcifer

Today is the first day of Chinese New Year of the Goat and I wish you and yours well!

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Surprise Birthday Gift

Posted on 17/02/2015 by Lohcifer

An early birthday gift from Tracy and Joey that arrived yesterday; what a pleasant surprise, since my birthday is not till some days later! They’ve sent me the entire Cobbit Collection from Missouri Meerschaum Company. Missouri Meerschaum, with its genesis … Continue reading →

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How to be a Good Conversationalist

Posted on 16/02/2015 by Lohcifer

Apart from the need to learn to be more courteous drivers, Singaporeans ought to work harder on improving their social skills too. Since when is “Hey, you’ve lost weight!” or “Hey, you’ve gained weight!” (often accompanied by a poke in … Continue reading →

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It’s Valentine’s Day Again

Posted on 14/02/2015 by Lohcifer

A local florist – that’s her in the picture above – has imported 300 stalks of the world’s tallest roses from Ecuador. Known as Freedom, each stalk is 1.5m (almost five feet) tall. She is selling them at S$55/- apiece, … Continue reading →

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How Scrooges Stay Wealthy

Posted on 12/02/2015 by Lohcifer

INCIDENT ONE Millionaire: Let’s meet for a chat. Me: Sure, Dome at Scotts Square? Millionaire: No, Dome at CMPB. Me: Oh, you prefer that? Millionaire (who drives a Porsche): Yes, free parking. INCIDENT TWO Billionaire: Have you made your first … Continue reading →

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RIP, Mike

Posted on 10/02/2015 by Lohcifer

I first met Mike when I was in my 20’s – I wrote scripts for him – and over the years I have continued to keep in touch with him. The last time I visited with him was in Chiang … Continue reading →

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