by Steve Laug

This week between May 26-28 I received a notice from WordPress wishing me a Happy Anniversary. I registered the blog on WordPress 13 years ago and they reminded me of the date of the birth and beginnings of rebornpipes.

To be honest I knew it has been awhile since I wrote the first blog. But I find it hard to believe that 13 years have passed as I continue to add to the blog each day that has gone by. I went back and read the welcome page on rebornpipes to remind myself of the initial purpose I had envisioned for the blog. I quote that page below in full for you to read. The purpose I list has not changed at all. It continues in full to this day 13 years later.

Welcome to reborn pipes! This blog is a place to post my reflections on pipes and tobaccos and on the art of refurbishing old pipes. I love working on old pipes and giving them a renewed life. Over the years I have developed a variety of methods that have worked well for me in my hobby of pipe refurbishing. I share them with you because I enjoy sharing information and knowledge I have learned with others. I have written a lot of different articles on the many aspects of the refurbishing work. It seems like it is a good idea to post them in one place that was a bit more permanent and localized. As I learn new methods and try new things I will add them to the blog. I also will share the result of the labour so that you can see what the finished products look like. The methods work for me. Try them if you like but be sure to post your results here if you wish to share them with others.

I have also invited others to write different blog posts on the topics where they have interest and willingness. Thank you to them for sharing their knowledge and skills. If you would like to write something for the blog just email me and let me know (slaug@uniserve.com)

Since I enjoy writing essays and short stories, I have also included some of each in various categories of the blog. These include pieces that have appeared elsewhere and some that appear here for the first time. I have also added a category on book reviews of pipe books that I have found helpful or just enjoyed when I read them.

Once again welcome to reborn pipes. Leave a comment if you read something helpful or if you wish to add to what is written. Share your ideas and additions. Most of all enjoy yourself here.

Steve

In conclusion, I recommit myself to posting my reflections, stories and restorations as long as I am able to. Thanks for your faithful following and reading! Thanks for your support.