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The Larrysson name is Scandinavian, originating from Iceland. That is where I was born. Larrysson is my middle name, based on my father’s first name and my relationship to him. I’m Larry’s son, or Larrysson. My childhood years, however, were in mid-west America, among the rows of corn in Indiana. In August of 2002 I married a Cornish girl and immigrated to Cornwall, England. Cornwall is located in the Southwest tail of England, bordering the historic port of Plymouth in Devon. | The Larrysson name is Scandinavian, originating from Iceland. That is where I was born. Larrysson is my middle name, based on my father’s first name and my relationship to him. I’m Larry’s son, or Larrysson. My childhood years, however, were in mid-west America, among the rows of corn in Indiana. In August of 2002 I married a Cornish girl and immigrated to Cornwall, England. Cornwall is located in the Southwest tail of England, bordering the historic port of Plymouth in Devon. | ||
In 2000 I became a member of Indiana’s [http://www.tsptc.org/ Tri State Pipe and Tobacco Club], Dan Hudson, one of the club founders and friend, introduced me to world of pipes through the Chicagoland International Pipe Show. I was overwhelmed with the sight of so many beautiful pipes. I realized my career calling that day. I would slowly work towards becoming a full time pipe maker. | In 2000 I became a member of Indiana’s [http://www.tsptc.org/ Tri State Pipe and Tobacco Club], Dan Hudson, one of the club founders and friend, introduced me to world of pipes through the [[Chicagoland International Pipe & Tobacciana Show]]. I was overwhelmed with the sight of so many beautiful pipes. I realized my career calling that day. I would slowly work towards becoming a full time pipe maker. | ||
The opportunity to start pipe carving presented itself shortly after immigrating to Great Britain. [http://www.janzen-pfeifen.de/ Marco Janzen], a pipe repairman in Hamburg, Germany, had all the raw materials I needed to start carving. Marco taught me how to use a Myford lathe to drill briar and turn stems. I learned what tools are needed for the craft and how to organize a workshop to run efficiently. Shortly thereafter, I produced and sold my first ten pipes before receiving a commission to make the 2004 TSPTC club pipes. ''(Paul was furthermore commissioned to make the 2005, 2006, [http://www.tsptc.org/unfinished.htm 2007] and 2008 TSPTC club pipes.)'' | The opportunity to start pipe carving presented itself shortly after immigrating to Great Britain. [http://www.janzen-pfeifen.de/ Marco Janzen], a pipe repairman in Hamburg, Germany, had all the raw materials I needed to start carving. Marco taught me how to use a Myford lathe to drill briar and turn stems. I learned what tools are needed for the craft and how to organize a workshop to run efficiently. Shortly thereafter, I produced and sold my first ten pipes before receiving a commission to make the 2004 TSPTC club pipes. ''(Paul was furthermore commissioned to make the 2005, 2006, [http://www.tsptc.org/unfinished.htm 2007] and 2008 TSPTC club pipes.)'' | ||