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[http://www.ozarkmountainbriars.com/index.htm Ozark Mountain Briars Website] | [http://www.ozarkmountainbriars.com/index.htm Ozark Mountain Briars Website] | ||
Welcome! I am David Johnson, carver from the Ozark Mountains. I started pipe making in the fall of 2004 while laid up from an accident at work. My beginning was modest, with a couple "pipe kits", files, sandpaper and a lot of elbow grease. | Welcome! I am David Johnson, carver from the Ozark Mountains. As of May 2011, I am no longer producing pipes due to health concerns. I started pipe making in the fall of 2004 while laid up from an accident at work. My beginning was modest, with a couple "pipe kits", files, sandpaper and a lot of elbow grease. | ||
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''Baseball Bat Pipe Tamper'' | ''Baseball Bat Pipe Tamper'' | ||
As of May 9th 2011 my career as a pipe maker is over. There are 3 reasons why I have decided not to carve anymore, Personal, Physical, and Financial. | |||
I can't smoke a pipe anymore, which makes it difficult to get very enthusiastic about carving if I can't even smoke my own creations. (Thats the Personal) | |||
I have developed a sensitivity to briar dust, and even wearing a respirator and using dust collection, I have to deal with some annoying and painful sinus swelling. Although I could continue to make a handful of pipes, the sinus problems aren't worth it. (Thats the Physical) | |||
To make just a few pipes a year, I can't financially justify spending the money for another year of webhosting, domain names, etc. My webhosting account comes due in June, so the time to leave is now. (Thats the Financial) | |||
My website will remain active until Mid-June. At that point Ozark Mountain Briars will be no more! | |||
Thanks to all those who supported my carving efforts. I made some great friends, and met people from all over the world. I leave with nothing but good memories! | |||
'''HAPPY PUFFING''' | '''HAPPY PUFFING''' | ||
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E-mail: mailto:david@ozarkmountainbriars.com | E-mail: mailto:david@ozarkmountainbriars.com | ||
Website: [http://wwww.ozarkmountainbriars.com www.ozarkmountainbriars.com] | Website: [http://wwww.ozarkmountainbriars.com www.ozarkmountainbriars.com] | ||
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
[[Category: United States]] | [[Category: United States]] | ||