Quote Originally Posted by J Castwell View Post
An added advantage, with meerschaum (like an Irishman's clay pipe) you don't have to bend down if you drop it.
How true that is.

The Irishman's clay pipe is another enjoyable pipe. To clean it you simply place it in the burning embers of a campfire or in the fireplace. When the fire cools just retreive your pipe, blow through the mouth piece and it's ready for another smoke.