A pint, 2 new pipes and a double decker pipe rack

A special thank you to Mike @ Old Man Things for the thoughtful gifts.

[@michiganmikeupnorth]

Hey Gary...you can't go wrong with a Guinness....one of my favorites.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Agreed Mike, a stout for the ages......and aged, serene smokes

[@PipeSmokingRediscovered]

Greetings from the Netherlands! Seeing all the Guinness has me craving a Guinness! Love the pipe, I was not aware of Hardcastle before this video and it is a lovely pipe! Happy days!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching Andreas, with St. Patrick's day on the horizon, I was moved to pull a pint or 2. It paired very well with the Peterson "Old Dublin" tobacco. Hardcastle was a venerable Yorkshire made pipe that was purchased by Dunhill, in the late 30's, I believe. They along with "Parkers" were considered Dunhill seconds. Unfortunately they are no longer going to be made. My Smoking Shop in the UK had a nice selection but they've dwindled to only a few left in stock. When they're gone, they're gone. Serene smokes

[@PipeSmokingRediscovered]

@@oldandintheway1955 really interesting read! I will keep an eye out for them and keep fingers crossed.

[@FlatCapPiper]

Suction cups on the pipe rack is genius! Hope you are having a great week! Hope to see you in Chicago this year!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and your kind words, much appreciated. Yes, I hope to see you guys there at the show, I'll be working as a volunteer for our club (CPCC) Saturday and Sunday mornings. All of my buddies on the show board tell me that the whole event is going to be epic. Serene smokes.

[@PaladinPiper]

Now that's cool! Suction cups! What a great idea!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for the kind words Pat, much appreciated. Sometimes, being forced to improvise bears better than expected results Serene smokes.

[@theSimpleGeorgian]

Cool 😎 items for your lounge. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@oldandintheway1955]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching and your kind words, much appreciated.

[@theSimpleGeorgian]

@@oldandintheway1955 you're welcome

[@TheTunnellTake]

The suction cups should work perfectly! 😊😊😊

[@oldandintheway1955]

Like a champ Greg! Sometimes you've got to improvise.

[@dustypiper2408]

Hi Gary, greetings from Ireland and another Gary! Love the subterranean lounge and all it's accoutrements, appreciate the nod to the Oul Sod by imbibing the blessed Guinness. I enjoy Old Dublin too .

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Gary, I've been a subscriber to your channel but I didn't know that we shared a first name. Always a pleasure to meet another Gary. Thank you for the kind words as well. I had the good fortune to visit Ireland in 2015 with my wife. We toured and had a great time with a lovely firm called Vagabond. My wife and 2 of her sisters are returning in August for a tour; them being (maternal side) McDevitt's, after all. You can't go wrong with a pint of Guinness, paired with a bowlful of Old Dublin. Thanks for dropping by, much appreciated. Slainte Mhaith 🥃🥃☘ "A Pint of Plain is your Only Man!"

[@gordonrobinson8771]

My favorite beer . Great pipe rack and a wonderful Hardcastle

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and your kind words Gordon, very much appreciated. Guinness is indeed a wonderful beer, it paired so nicely with the Old Dublin as well.

[@BobbySixguns]

Your new pipes look fantastic. I like your pipe rack idea with the suction cups. Take care.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and your kind words Bobby, much appreciated. Serene smokes!

[@marcspade_pipes]

I’ve missed your uploads! It dawned on me today that I hadn’t seen anything from you in a bit. Curse the algorithm! Great chat, love my Guinness, and what a stunning Hardcastle! Thanks for sharing, my friend.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Cheers Marc, No worries brother. That happens to me as well and it is frustrating when it happens. The fanciful whims of YT 🤔 I'm very glad that you sorted it out and tuned in. Ah yes, Guinness "liquid bread" it pairs quite well with the Hardcastle and a tasty English blend. Serene piping, Gary

[@ParsimoniousPiper]

The trifecta-a great pour, a lovely pipe, and a clever pipe rack.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you Ethan, they did all come together nicely. I hope you have a splendid weekend! ☘🍻

[@armchairpiper]

Gary, great idea for the pipe rack. Ed

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you Ed. Sometimes improvising bares fruit.

[@kevthegranitecitypiper7199]

Hey Gary ,thats a superb setting for a pint of the black stuff mmmmm The zulu is a stunning pipe shape , Great idea suction cups for the pipe rack , nicely done sir 👍🏻👍🏻 Good to see you ,have a great week my friend 👋🏼 cheers 🍻 kev.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Cheers Kev mate, I surely do enjoy a pint Guinness. ❤️ It seems that I began to notice and appreciate the Zulu shape only within the last couple of years. Prior to that, I kinda overlooked them. I'm pleased with the way the pipe rack came out. Sometimes improvising yields good results. Thanks for stopping by pal, I always appreciate hearing from you.

[@DryFlyFisher11]

Hey Gary! You all need to stop tempting me with these Hardcastle pipes! There’s one I have my eyes on, maybe I’ll pull the trigger before too long. Great idea either way the pipe rack, you must have been in engineering! I’ve held off on making one because I too don’t have the tools to do a proper routed spot for the bowl, well that and my wife wouldn’t share my same interest in decorations for the house… Cheers! Alex

[@oldandintheway1955]

They are very good pipes at a reasonable price. The Pot weighs in at only 40g and the Zulu at 36g. Surprising light for their size and shape. After 50 years in quality, tooling, engineering and manufacturing, I've learned a thing or 2. Working with wood is quite different than machining tool steel. I don't have the machining capability at home and quite frankly I don't really care for the stands I have that feature a routered pocket; they allow the pipes to tilt and shift about, so I improvised with the suction cups. My wife lets me decorate the subterranean lounge 😉

[@pipeonthemountain]

Hello Gary. That drink sure made me thirsty! Great new pipe and cool idea with the suction cups.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hahaha, Guinness is a delightful beer. Thank you for dropping by and your kind words Don, much appreciated.

[@jbtex101]

Hey Gary! Nice pint and beautiful new pipe!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Jim, thanks for watching my friend. Sláinte Mhaith 🥃🍀

[@jacquesjoubert6793]

Beautiful pipes my friend

[@SouthAlabamaPiper]

Love the pipe, and the pipe rack nice job. Nice chat.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words my friend, much appreciated.

[@joshteague8904]

Well said on the pairing!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thanks for dropping by and your kind words Josh, much appreciated.

[@tramperscott]

I use to love a Guinness and a pipe at the end of the day. Nice pipe and rack. Nice of Mike to send the gifts. Always good to see you brother

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Scott, I trust that all is well with you brother. It's always good to hear from yas. That pairing of Guinness and Old Dublin was mighty fine. Mike is a good fella, he's imaginative and has artistic talent. Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated.

[@tramperscott]

@@oldandintheway1955 I've been struggling with a few things but I'll live. Hopefully on the upswing now with some of it. I hope all is well for you

[@oldandintheway1955]

Peaks and valleys brother, I truly hope you continue to feel and do better. I'm sending you my very best wishes and positive vibes.

[@tramperscott]

@@oldandintheway1955 thanks brother. It means a lot

[@theoccasionalclaypiper]

That is a lovely Hardcastle, Gary. I do like the look of an oval shank on a pipe. A Happy St. Patrick’s day to you as well. Sublime piping! Daniel

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you Daniel, I've come to really enjoy the Zulu, Yachtsman, or Woodstock, it appeals to me as a rather stylish and unique, subtle shape. In addition, it goes by 3 different names! I hope that you have a very enjoyable St Paddy's day as well. KPO!

[@seasmokepipes5533]

a perfect pint! felt like i was right there with you. good idea with the suction cups. nice woodstock zulu! take care

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Eric, The beer engine adds to the total experience of enjoying a pint. You are always more than welcome to join me for a pint here in the Subterranean Pipe Lounge. You can even pull your own pint! Sometimes improvising can yield better than expected results. Regarding the Woodstock, Zulu, Yachtsman shape; It's one that I've come to appreciate. I understand that it's not an easy shape to make. It is a stylish shape and rather unique. Have a great weekend my friend. ☘️🍻

[@gw8147]

Greetings, I'm on the train to Dublin to buy a new pipe and a few tins of tobacco in Petersons, and after heading to The Palace Bar, watering hole of WB Yeats. I enjoy your channel, keep up the good work, William, Ireland.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas William, I am profoundly jealous!! 😉 Your trip to Dublin sounds like a most glorious way to spend a day. Thank you for watching and yer very kind words, they are appreciated. All the Best with yer new Peterson Gary

[@Nighttrainpiper]

Mike really is such a creative soul. Hope you have a great week.

[@oldandintheway1955]

He is indeed Scott. Thanks for dropping by, I hope you have a splendid weekend.

[@backcountrypipe]

Hello Gary. Great video, that Zulu is beautiful, I never realized that they have an oval shank. I am a fan of Guinness and for you to enjoy a pint in your basement pub must enhance the experience. (love the beer tap) Great looking pipe rack, I am thinking about building a second rack, but after seeing yours I may try to incorporate a second level on my recent build. Regards Mark

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you Mark, I've come to really admire the Zulu shape; it is rather stylish and unique. For me, Guinness is a great cool weather bevy, so creamy and rich. The beer engine is a fun addition to the lounge; it gets a great work out when I have friends over for darts matches. I connect it to a keg and everyone is on his or her own to keep their pints topped up. Yeah, thanks to my recent PAD attack, I needed the additional spots for my pipes to live in, but I was challenged by the lack of horizontal space to expand. The double decker rack made sense. I would have to do a structural and stability study on the rack if I need to go to a third level 😉 I hope you have a splendid weekend!

[@SmokingCardboard]

Great to see you Gary. Happy smokes

[@oldandintheway1955]

Cheers Steve, I look forward to seeing you next month at the Really Big Shoo😉

[@swedelindstrom758]

Hi Gary, great video!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Cheers Swede, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Happy St. Paddy's day.....from one Viking to another. 😉☘️

[@pipesofold8066]

Nice pipes. Have a blessed week. Pipe On

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you Paul! I hope you have a splendid weekend

[@spikeherbert391]

Gary, I understand not drinking alcohol with the pipe. I love my pipe and love my beer; just not together. Still love the Blatz sign. I’ll buy you one at the Chicago show (if it is still available). Just don’t hold it against me 😉

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hahaha, I'm looking forward to seeing you at the show my friend; from what I heard at our club meetings, its going to be epic this year. A new location for us, but the show committee are telling us that the folks there are pretty good to work with. I'll pass on the Blatz!! ☘🥃🥃

[@faulhabert]

Good to see the beer engine in action!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hahaha! It works like a champion Taj. I would like someday, to swap out the current standard neck piece, with a swan neck and sparkler combo. I'll never forget lugging those engine's all over London that Saturday of market hunting. Oh, and the British customs agent reaction when I brought it home in my carry on bag. I hope all is well with you.

[@brianquilty687]

I'm not much for alcohol but in the summer months I do enjoy a beer with a pipe. Never did acquire a taste for Guinness. I prefer a Lager. Mike is quite the guy ..... talented for sure.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Brian, I quite agree; Guinness is an acquired taste, much like latakia and peated whisky. I believe if you like one of those, you'll enjoy them all. Mike is indeed a talented fella and he has a great imagination as well. Thanks for stopping by my friend!

[@PiperX1X]

Hello Gary, nice Zulu buddy. Lovely gifts from Mike and that pipe rack looks mint and what a great idea using suction cups. I have a nice piece of cedar hiding somewhere in my shed which I have my eye on when I find it to make into a pipe stand. No I’m not on any commission for the Hardcastle’s buddy just pleased you are all enjoying them as much as I do. Have a great evening fella.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thanks to you Jonathan, I was able to find 2 smashing pipes for my rotation. I think it's great that so many fellow pipers headed over to My Smoking Shop to pick up a Hardcastle or 2 before they disappear. They are great smoking machines and a good value as well. Again, thanks to you. Mike is a good fella, very kind of him to send those handmade goodies to me. Making the pipe rack was fun and a good project for engaging my brain cells. Regarding the idea of using the suction cups, sometimes improvising yields an interesting result. 😉 Take Care and serene smokes.

[@joshteague8904]

That looks amazing!

[@TamperJim]

Hi Gary. When I lived in England, Guinness quickly became my favorite beverage. Watching you do that pour brought back memories - and made my mouth water. Seems you're doing a fine job of giving those Hardcastles a good home. Mike is indeed a great guy. The pipe rack is fantastic; and I bet it can be further expanded, should the need arise. 😊 Hope you have a great week my friend. - Jim

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Jim, I agree, Guinness is a very tasty, rich and creamy bevy. It's perfect for cool weather drinking. The beer engine makes the total experience more enjoyable. I am so pleased with the Hardcastle pipes I purchased; they are light for their size (< 40g) and they feel good in the hand and mouth. Mike is a talented and imaginative fella, and very kind to send those bespoke goodies to me. I'll have to conduct a Structural and Stability Study on the rack if I need to add a third level to it.😉 I do have more room to go vertical rather than horizontal. I hope you have a splendid weekend my friend. ☘️

[@rpmartin93]

Nice Zulu, it even comes out of the sock packed and ready to smoke.😂😂

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hahaha, I didn't want to waste your time loading it. I suppose I could of done the char lite as well, but I was afraid to start the sock on fire. 😉 Thanks for dropping by, much appreciated.

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Evening 😊 Enjoy your Pour🍺 Beautiful Housekeeping 😍 Awesome Package from Mike👌🏽 Beautiful Meerschaum 👏🏼👏🏼 Have a lovely day & Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and your kind words Yusuf, much appreciated my friend.

[@stovepipe1863]

Man I freaking loved Guinness. Best beer ever in my opinion 💯

[@oldandintheway1955]

It is indeed. Thanks for dropping by, much appreciated.

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Well done my‘ol mate Gary 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Beautiful Hardcastle pipe…and I like Peterson’s Old Dublin tobacco too 😋 Mike is an fantastic artist for painted cobs…and your pipe rack is wonderful too 👍👍😉💨💨💨

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you my dear fellow. I am very pleased with the 2 Hardcastle pipes I bought. Old Dublin is a classic tobacco and I find to be a very satisfying smoke. Mike is indeed a talented and imaginative fella, very kind of him to send those bespoke goodies my way. Designing and building the rack was fun and a good use of the old grey cells. What you don't use, you lose. I hope you have a splendid weekend my dear chap. ☘️

[@kaptainkirk32]

Nice to see you, Gary! You pour one hell of a pint! I'll be driving into Chicago that Thursday for the show. Maybe we can get together for a smoke before all the show happenings.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hahaha practice makes perfect Kirk 😉. Unfortunately I can only attend the show Saturday and Sunday. I volunteered to work the show for 2 hrs. both mornings. I hope to catch up with you for a bevy and a bowl after my shift ends,😉🥃🥃☘ take care my friend.

[@kaptainkirk32]

@oldandintheway1955 then I look forward to sharing a bowl Saturday afternoon!

[@nadam35]

i love the shape of that pipe rack, good job man!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and your kind words, much appreciated. Serene smokes!

[@The-man-with-the-many-pipes]

Hello very cool, nice idea 👌

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you my friend. Sometimes improvising yields good results.

[@The-man-with-the-many-pipes]

👋

[@themichiganpiper6987]

Hey Gary! Great to see you buddy. Man I wish I could do Ireland AND Chicago. I will be definitely hitting the Guinnes in Dublin though. I've been told it's even better there.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hi Doug, I recommend a visit to the Guinness brewery. I found it to be like Disneyland for beer. Once you make your way up the 7 floors to the bar for your free pint; you'll have a very good understanding of the process, ingredients and history of the brewery. Each floor is a self contained step of the process, from the water used to the making of the barrels to the barley and yeast etc. It's absolutely mad on the weekends, so a weekday visit is recommended. The bar gives you a great view of Dublin and the hills that provide the water for the brewery.

[@themichiganpiper6987]

@oldandintheway1955 I'm more than excited man! Thanks for the info.

[@DoingitWrong]

Heya Gary! I don’t even know what a beer engine is but I’m envious 😂 I was taught how to pour a proper Guinness on the Emerald Isle. I recommend trying Murphys and Beamish (hard to find). Your Hardcastle Zulu is a twin to one of mine! Bravo! I hope it seasons into a wonderful pipe for you. What a gorgeous cob 🤩 Nice idea on the rack.

[@oldandintheway1955]

I first tried a Beamish and Murphy's when my wife and I stayed in Cork. I love them both. I see (and buy) Beamish here in Chicagoland on rare occasions, while Murphy's is much easier to find. For me, Murphy's is slightly richer in flavor than Guinness and Beamish is slightly "drier" in flavor than Guinness. I overlooked the Zulu style for most of my piping history, what was I thinking? They are such an interesting and handsome shape. That Hardcastle is already rounding into a champion smoking machine! Mike did a really nice job on the cob and was so kind to send it my way. PAD is real and raging here at the moment; I needed more rack space. I like to see all of my pipes when I fancy a bowl. It doesn't always make it easier to choose but at least none are overlooked and neglected for too long. Thanks for stopping by Sam, always nice to hear from you.

[@PiperX1X]

Hey Gary, just checked stocks, only the Zulu left in the crescent, all Regency billiards have sold out too. I hope Ron got his because he may be kicking himself if he didn’t! Have a great weekend my friend.

[@oldandintheway1955]

I hope Ron didn't snooze 😴 on this. I agree; he'll be very disappointed if he delayed. I hope you have a splendid weekend 🥃 my friend.

[@JMZ56]

A beauty of a pipe there my friend. It's been awhile since I've smoked Old Dublin, and I agree it is a great tobacco. Also very nice pipe rack, you should think about a little side line of making custom racks to off set the PAD. Take care and see you at the meet up.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you John, I'm very impressed with both of the Hardcastle pipes I bought. Under $80.00 each including $23.00 for shipping. Ouch. Old Dublin is a solid blend, I bought it at Habanos....... Johansson Racks 😜 See you tomorrow at the lounge

[@jbafternoonpiper404]

Nice pipe Gary. I checked and i don't have a zulu (yet). The show is coming up though. I really like that rack. When you come up with the blue print let me know.😂 See ya tomorrow....

[@oldandintheway1955]

Jerry, you should really have a Zulu! The Chicago Show will be the perfect hunting grounds for finding one. The blue print is in my head.......so in other words, its lost 😏 ..... see yas tomorrow

[@sharilewis4533]

You must have so much fun in your underground bar. You know a lot of Zulus are sometimes mistaken for wood stocks it depends on the shape of the shank. Your drink makes me thirsty for an imperial stout.

[@oldandintheway1955]

I do indeed; especially when I have friends join me for darts matches. The beer engine gets a good workout. I've come to appreciate the Zulu shape, it's rather stylish. Thanks for watching and dropping by, much appreciated.

[@jespiping]

Heya Gary! Boy, thats a nice looking Hardcastle. Really nice. I can see why it caught your eye, the number of different styling elements is very attractive. And holy smokes thats an impressive pipe rack. The suction cup bases is brilliant! I may have to copy your design at some point in the future haha 😄👍 I'm looking forward to my very first pipe show ever, got an early bird ticket to Chicago. Its within driving distance for me, so if all goes well maybe I'll see ya walking around and I'll say hello in person. That is if i remember to look up from the tables😆 Always great to see you😊 take care

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Jess, I'm very pleased with my 2 Hardcastle pipes, lightweight (< 40g), feel good in the hand and mouth. Thanks for the kind words regarding the pipe rack; sometimes improvising yields surprisingly good results. If you need any info on the rack, just let me know. 😉 I think the Chicago show will blow your mind, the show is positively epic in size and scope. I'll be working the show as a volunteer for the CPCC (Chicago Pipe Collectors Club) Saturday and Sunday morning. It would be fun to cross paths at the show. The smoking tent is a great place to meet and share stories and tobacco samples.

[@jespiping]

@@oldandintheway1955 ok thanks, I'll inquire about it when I'm ready to tackle that project. I really appreciate it 😊 I have no idea what to expect from the show other than I've heard it's a large one, I'm sure I'll enjoy it. But a descriptor such as epic puts a smile on my face.😄👍 Ah ok then, I'll most likely see you there.😁

[@oldandintheway1955]

Everyone I've ever met at the show is very friendly and welcoming. It's a fun vibe. The first Chicago show I attended made me feel like I landed in Oz. Which day do you plan to attend?

[@jespiping]

@@oldandintheway1955 fun vibe sounds great. I'll be there on Saturday.

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Great looking pipe Gary. I'm going to pull the trigger this week on one. Been looking at the Hard Castle Regency smooth straight apple pipe 101. Thanks was very nice of Mike to send you those miniatures and the custom painted cob. He's a really good guy. I love watching his channel his laugh is infectious 😂. Great looking pipe rack by the way. Cheers Ron

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and your kind words Ron, they are very much appreciated. I hope you enjoy your Hardcastle as much as I do mine, they really are a great smoking machine and an excellent value. Mike is a good fella indeed, I don't know how anyone could watch his posts without laughing along with him. The rack was fun to make and then expand to a double decker. 3 levels might be out of the question. 😉

[@PiperX1X]

Hey up Ron thought I’d check in, did you get them ordered buddy?

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

@@PiperX1X yes! As a matter of fact I ordered the Regency smooth straight apple 101. Can't wait for it to arrive. Cheers Ron

[@PiperX1X]

@@ronaldpoppe3774 That’s great, reason why I asked was because the crescent apple like the one I showed has now sold out as has the regency billiard they’re all gone, another I also have. You’ll be wanting more once you get it home buddy!

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

@@PiperX1X glad I didn't wate too long. The purchase went smoothly. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@TruckinPiperBob]

Now then Gary Has to be Guinness I suppose with st Patrick’s day ☘️ coming up John smiths that was our favourite and it cellared really well in the pub one of the best smoothest hand pulls Can ya do the ☘️ on the top of the Guinness ? Quite easy figure of 8, loop in the middle and drop down for the stalk Oooh wonderful Hardcastle Zulu I would think that was quite a rare shape

[@oldandintheway1955]

Yeah, Guinness is the overwhelming choice here for St. Patrick's Day owing to availability. I actually like Beamish Stout a wee bit more. I'll definitely practice making shamrocks. Not sure what will occur first, a successful ☘️ or a tipsy barman. I've not had the pleasure of John Smiths, but I do enjoy Samuel Smiths "Brown Ale" and "Pale Ale". I quite liked the Timothy Taylor's "Landlord" I had at the Blue Bell pub in York last year.

[@chillaxe9603]

Nice Hardcastle, enjoy your Guinness!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you, they are really nice pipes for a reasonable price. I'm so glad that Jonathan mentioned My Smoking Shop as the go-to for them. Guinness gives you strength, liquid bread. 😉

[@chillaxe9603]

@@oldandintheway1955 the draught cans with the widget pour just like the bar....

[@oldandintheway1955]

They do indeed, the widget was the single greatest pour invention of all time. So creamy and delicious.

[@jeffd1147]

Excellent idea with the suction cups. That is a beautiful pipe rack. Oh, and the pipe is very nice also. Thanks for the update.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and the kind words my friend, much appreciated. Sometimes improvising yields better than expected results. I really like those Hardcastle pipes.

[@algonquinbriar5647]

Hello Gary. Thank you for sharing. I like your pipe rack. Very well done! Be well.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you my friend, my pleasure. A third level may be dangerous, we'll have to conduct some structural, stability studies.

[@herriotpipes]

Great video Gary and how fortunate to have a hand pull beer pump. Many moons ago I used to be a publican 😁 see if you can buy a sparkler for the pump and your Guinness will be lovely and creamy. 👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@oldandintheway1955]

The engine was a lucky find and buy (from a rather seedy looking fellow) 20£ very well spent in 1997. I also need to buy a Swan neck nozzle I think. 😉 Thanks for dropping by Chris, much appreciated.

[@herriotpipes]

@@oldandintheway1955 oh yeah a swan neck would be needed with a sparkler. 😁 so are you running the beer from a keg with a tap?

[@herriotpipes]

The only part of the job I miss is the cellar work. It’s an art.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Yes, a keg. I wish I could get the "bags" of beer here as they are much easier to handle and transport. The beer engine gets a work out when I have the fellas over for a darts match, otherwise it sits.

[@oldandintheway1955]

My best mate's Mother lived in London and he'd stay with her during the summer months. While there, he got a job working in the local pub called the Bricklayer's Arms (Elephant & Castle area). He learned all about cellar management and organization.

[@s.m.r.1202]

Hey Gary! 👋 Im enjoying the great weather you sent. I guess not for much longer. 😕 I enjoy a nice glass of Guinness from time to time. Good stuff! Love the new Zulu. Suits you for sure. Nice gifts from Mike. He does great with painting and modeling. Very smart with the pipe rack! Love the suction cups idea. My pipes slide on the felt. My best to you all and many pets for Nellie. Stay smokey my Bro! 😊

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Randy mate, Yeah, it's raining and much cooler today here, it was nice while it lasted. Guinness is a great cool weather bevy for sure; it'll be flowing in abundance all over the area this weekend. I'm staying put and enjoying a pull or 2 in the subterranean lounge along with a tasty tobacco. Mike is a nice fella indeed, very talented with a great imagination. Sometimes improvising yields good results, as it happens, I don't really care for my pipe stands with the routed wells, the pipes tend to tilt and swivel. Nellie says hey! I hope you guys have a splendid weekend!

[@subaquagene608]

Good evening Gary, good to see you again. Very nice Hardcastle pipe and a pint of Guinness sets the mood just right for the upcoming St Patrick's Day weekend. So much rich Irish traditions to enjoy and remember year after year. It must have been wonderful to be able to travel there and experience the culture in real time. Have a Great St. Patrick's day and weekend, Take care and God bless

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for stopping by and the kind words, much appreciated. I've been a home brewer since 1991, so traveling to London for a proper pint was exceedingly exciting and so very delicious too. Ireland is also a wonderful island nation; they people there are so friendly and openhearted. I absolutely need to get back there for a Dublin Guinness! Happy St. Patrick's day to you. ☘️🍻

[@oldmanthingspipes]

Hey Gary!! Man I’m so jealous of your hand pull. :0) thanks so much Gary! I’m so happy you like them. That’s so creative of an idea for the pipe stand. Great video and thank you again so much Mike

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for sending that lovely bespoke pipe and pub characters to me. They fit in perfectly in the subterranean lounge. My buddy and I each bought a beer engine for 20£ at an open air market from a rather seedy looking character. It was filthy, caked with crud; the walnut base had multiple ciggie burns on it. The fella claimed that the pub was being remodeled and all the old engines were headed for the bin. 🤔 It cleaned up well and has been the center of attention when I hold dart meets in the lounge. Hook it up to a keg and yer away!

[@oldmanthingspipes]

@@oldandintheway1955 so neat!! Hopefully one day I’ll find one. Thanks Gary!! KPO

[@TinFoilHatPipeDude]

Dear Gary, very good to see you! Wow, that Tetley´s tap is fantastic, I so enjoyed seeing you pouring yourself a nice stout. Good choice on that Hardcastle pipe, such elegance! Im sorry I have been out of comission lately, being home with two small children is incredibly hard work! But oh so lovely and rewarding. I enjoyed a bowl of 2012 GH Best Brown no2 watching this video, I will be back! Take care my friend, talk to you soon! Emil

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hej my dear friend! No need to be sorry for being out of commission!! You have 2 wonderful children to attend to. I'm so pleased that all is well and you are so happy and doing well. I'll tell you the full story about the beer engine when we have a chance to speak together. It was a very interesting saga of events. It is the center of attention when I host dart matches in the lounge, connect it to a keg of delicious beer and you are set. I adore GH Best Brown #2!! A heavenly bowl. I'm so glad to hear from you and hopefully we can book a video chat at some point to catch up.

[@dominiksapper5807]

Cheers Gary🍻! Great pipes,Hardcastles are beauties and the painted Cob looks nice too😊! Have a good day and great week ahead! Greetings,Dominik👍🤝

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and your kind words Dominik. I'm very pleased with the Hardcastle pipes. Mike was very kind indeed to send me that bespoke pipe and figurines. Have a splendid weekend!

[@Stillypapabear]

Really nice pipe Gary. I like the Zulu shape. I usually have a Voodoo Ranger IPA with my after work pipe, but today I’m having some Wellers Special Reverve Bourbon on the rocks. Cheers brother 🎉

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for watching and your kind words Gary, very much appreciated. I do really like the Zulu shape, I came to it later in my piping journey, somehow it evaded my attention. Those bevy's both sound good to me! I going to pair a Wild Turkey "Rare Breed" with my current read before bedtime. Serene smokes my friend.

[@thepipesmokingbeekeeper8917]

Hi Gary Hope i find you and your family well Great pipes and stand PS My local pub is looking for a barman do you want me to have a word? Take care 👍👊

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Terry mate, we are good here, enjoying a lovely spell of spring like weather. Yeah, I'm yer man at the pulls, sign me up. The commute will be a bit of a drag. 😉

[@PeacePipeMan]

Hi Gary, nice to see you again. The 146 Zulu is gorgeous!! Have a wonderful weekend.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you Art, I am really impressed with the 2 Hardcastle pipes I purchased. So lightweight and they feel good in the hand and mouth. Cheers my friend, I hope that you have a wonderful weekend as well. Slainte!

[@PeacePipeMan]

@@oldandintheway1955 They both are stunning. Approximately, what do they weigh? I’m always looking for pipes between 30 35 gm/1.00-1.2 oz. If you see any, let me know. Thanks Gary.

[@oldandintheway1955]

The Regency Pot 112 weighs in at 40 g, and the Regency Zulu 146 weighs 36 g. I purchased them at My Smoking Shop in the UK. they were roughly $60.00 each, with an additional $23.00 for shipping. I should have bought them together. 😉 to save $ on shipping. They arrived within 7 days of placing the order.

[@TimsSchoolofPipes]

Gorgeous knife! New sub here. Looking forward to following along. Good stuff my bearded brother of briar👊🏻

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for dropping by Tim and for your kind words, much appreciated. Serene smokes my friend.

[@TimsSchoolofPipes]

@@oldandintheway1955 Gorgeous pipe I mean😆 I have had a knife and EDC channel for a while and just started my pipe channel. It’s automatic to say knife haha 😆 Thank you brother 👊🏻

[@oldandintheway1955]

No worries Tim, pipe was what I figured you meant 😅. I appreciate you watching and subscribing. I'll definitely reciprocate.

[@onelove2909]

New life goal, to have draught beer engine at home 🎉😊

[@oldandintheway1955]

I bought that one at an open air market in London in 1997 from a fellow for 20£ . It was filthy and the walnut base had a few ciggy burns in it. It functioned and cleaned up nicely. I recently went online to see what a new one would cost. I was shocked at the price. I did not check eBay. They are great fun. Thanks for stopping by.

[@onelove2909]

@@oldandintheway1955 Well that was a excellent bargain!...I too just looked online ha ha, £200 for a new one from a company in Birmingham UK. Seems a lot, but I might have to treat myself. Maybe second hand is the way to go. Would be great in my smoking room 😁👌

[@oldandintheway1955]

It is the center of attention when I host a darts night in the subterranean lounge 😉

[@smokeswag1019]

Whaddup Gary! Nice rack! Where did you purchase the suction cups? Glad to see you again and take care. ✌🏽🙂

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Glass, Thank you my friend. I purchased the suction cups from Amazon. I appreciate you dropping by. Serene smokes!

[@marcspade_pipes]

An entirely separate comment for the rack. What a piece! Do you place your hot bowls on the suction cups?

[@oldandintheway1955]

You can, they're made of silicone. I let the pipe rest for a couple of hours before I remove the stem and perform the final clean up.

[@marcspade_pipes]

My constant worry, is the finish on the briar when hot. I’ve had a couple blemishes over the years due to hot bowls and what I reckon is substandard finishing. However, it’s made me a bit more cautious. I’d hate an unsightly circle at the bottom of a smooth briar… however, this rack is most interesting to me.

[@azaleapiper]

Great pipe! Where is the best place to pick one of those up?

[@oldandintheway1955]

There is a limited number of new Hardcastle pipes left at My Smoking Shop (UK). I was told that when they're gone, they're gone. They are an excellent value and champion smokers. Shipping to the US is roughly $23.00. I'd hurry if you're interested, the stock is dwindling. Good Luck and thanks for dropping by.

[@azaleapiper]

@@oldandintheway1955 thanks so much!

[@mrjim12miller]

Nice pour. And, the pipe comes pre-filled with tobacco. How nice is that?

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hahaha, somehow, for me anyway, filling a pint glass from a beer engine is more exciting to watch on screen, than filling a pipe. Thanks for watching and commenting Jim, much appreciated. I hope you have a splendid weekend. 🍻☘

[@ThePipeSmokingKnifeMaker]

Nice looking zulu Gary 👍 great job with ur pipe rack as well!

[@oldandintheway1955]

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words Dwight, much appreciated!