tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17653383.post8764200052797571330..comments2024-03-09T04:53:54.412-05:00Comments on The Talbert Pipe Blog: Falling towards homeTreverThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02652943318376670283noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17653383.post-41730038055173789092009-04-07T08:59:00.000-04:002009-04-07T08:59:00.000-04:00Well, it is not too late for the champagne - the c...Well, it is not too late for the champagne - the cases are still cellared. I have smoked on the matter, emailed the few remaining pipe smokers in the wedding party and we shall not return the champagne! <BR/><BR/>The French people are wonderful in the group's opinion but they do not like the bureaucracy but appreciate the fact that you can still smoke, in general. <BR/><BR/>However, it has been decided that the French wheel will still be renamed "The Wheel that needs much bureaucratic nonsense in order to turn in a circular fashion." We will not be moved in that small protestation. Vive la Fragrant Weed!<BR/><BR/>Bonne PipePharaohfitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08252742629601385833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17653383.post-26129754774370976072009-04-07T08:38:00.000-04:002009-04-07T08:38:00.000-04:00I too wish you would not have canceled the champag...I too wish you would not have canceled the champagne - While I appreciate the support very much, our problems are primarily with the French administration and not with the poor champagne producers, who are already having a very difficult time here just staying in business. There are a lot of wonderful people here in France, and I don't want the story of our difficulties or the seeming "curse of France" that we suffer to cause any friction between English and French pipe people. After all, the anti-tobacco forces of darkness hate us all equally, so we should stick together!TreverThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02652943318376670283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17653383.post-2637704428097871832009-04-07T08:17:00.000-04:002009-04-07T08:17:00.000-04:00I see. You are fortunate to have champagne to spar...I see. You are fortunate to have champagne to spare. If I could, I would do so, and we are a few to help Trever and Emily. But promised, if they come here on vacation, we offer champagne ;-)Fumeurs de Pipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14256983926388177546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17653383.post-33126630601422769922009-04-07T07:58:00.000-04:002009-04-07T07:58:00.000-04:00Apologies for any offense. I know there are many ...Apologies for any offense. I know there are many fine citizens in France. Quite frankly, the champagne just would not taste the same for the pipe smokers attending the wedding - it was discussed with all. We do appreciate the Marquis De Lafayette and many others through WWII. However, please note that the act was done in protest and is certainly less damaging than burning something in protest of the G-20, etc.. The return will also free up some dollars so that several may be able to purchase Talbert pipes, now that the Euro is not involved and as oppressive thanks to the failed policies of the past administration. So, the symbolic act will assist the cause of the Talberts. Bonne pipePharaohfitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08252742629601385833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17653383.post-1057651083703998032009-04-07T06:12:00.000-04:002009-04-07T06:12:00.000-04:00Sorry to answer in my bad English. I do not see ho...Sorry to answer in my bad English. I do not see how to return these bottles will improve the situation of Trever. This blow was being done to Trever and Emily can be done at any french citizen. Many of us here to regret their departure, and its poor conditions. We are powerless in this situation they. And producers of champagne too!Fumeurs de Pipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14256983926388177546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17653383.post-25061739093299269292009-04-06T20:59:00.000-04:002009-04-06T20:59:00.000-04:00Well. I am very sorry and as a gesture of protest,...Well. I am very sorry and as a gesture of protest, we have returned 12 cases of very fine French champagne that was destined for a wedding reception. I will call about the motors and workshop equipment; dust collector, several small lathes, band saw, drill press, (if needed,)sanders (disk and belt), Baldor motor and buffing wheels. At least they are NOT French.... I am, however, renaming the French wheel to "The Wheel that needs much bureaucratic nonsense in order to turn in a circular fashion, n'est pas."<BR/><BR/>Rock on and welcome back to the Old North State.Pharaohfitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08252742629601385833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17653383.post-74397319901855967232009-04-06T16:38:00.000-04:002009-04-06T16:38:00.000-04:00when my mum was alive she used to come out with a ...when my mum was alive she used to come out with a saying "it'd be funny if it wasn't so serious". one day i'm sure you'll look back and have a good laugh- but not yet. it appears you're in some kind of real life thriller/nightmare. continue to strive onwards and hopefully all will be different in a few years. the two of you are obviously hard working, strong and adventurous people so while i'm sure you must feel overwhelmed just now i'm also thinking you'll be overwhelmed by kindness once home. i was once repatriated form spain- not quite in the same league- but realised then that just having family and friends is sometimes the only difference between those of us that stay afloat and those that don't.<BR/>by the way, you realise that your beautiful pipes will now be classified as pre or post "the nightmare".<BR/>hang in there trever and emily- bet the smell of those tobacs you chose for the trip are even more etched in your mind than you ever imagined possible. you'll either love them or hate them. be sure to let us know once it's over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com