GLP Union Square in a Yeti Blowfish. Just what I needed after a long weekend running a curling tournament.
We pronounce Boatswain as "boat-sun" but we'd never call a Boatswains Mate just "boat-sun" because it would sound to similar to Bosun (where the "t" is noticeably dropped in pronunciation). Boatswain Mates are either called Boatswain Mates, "boats" or "BMs" for short. A Bosun is simply called Bosun.Interesting ... do you pronounce them the same?
I was under the impression, that Bosun was just the "idle" spelling of Boatswain (or the spelling for those who have heard the word, but may never seen it written in full), much like Gunwale is sometime seen written as Gunnel. Maybe things evolved differently on your side of the puddle.
Sorry to hear that. I hope you can defeat the cancer!Had to stop smoking a pipe 2 years ago due to cancer. I go past my collection of pipes every day. I really miss the pleasure it gave me. Some squadron leader tobacco in my hand made Dirk Heinemann pipe gave me so much pleasure.View attachment 1231669
Many thanks. Each day is a gift.Sorry to hear that. I hope you can defeat the cancer!
A very handsome pipe. I like ones with silver collars or military mounts.
Same reason new blends keep coming out that are really good, and make me want to stash up even more leaf, despite knowing I'll likely never smoke through what I already have on hand.Gee why are all the blends I like so pricy lol.