Michael Parks, Perfection

Buddy Springman · Subject: Re: Michael Parks, Perfection Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:48 am

Midnight Blues wrote:

...flawless perfection....

That pretty much sums it up. Wonderful piece!

Buddy

Trout Bum · Subject: Re: Michael Parks, Perfection Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:09 pm

KA--BOOOM!!!!

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PipedJimmy · Subject: Re: Michael Parks, Perfection Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:48 pm

Did you check out the 'cup and saucer' in the special section? Absolutely beautiful!

PipedJimmy · Subject: Re: Michael Parks, Perfection Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:46 pm

yes I saw it! It was such a beautiful pipe thanks for pointing it out. (Authorial intrusion) (No worries Mr. Penguin! Glad you enjoyed it!....Why are you running like that?) I started running back in '63, a woman told me she loved me, I couldn't take it so I picked up my old blues guitar and ran, I've been on the road ever since. (Wow! that's incredible, I didn't even know penguins played guitar).

Centurian 803 · Subject: Re: Michael Parks, Perfection Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:14 pm

Of course they do. They play jazz because they are all cool. clown

O.M.G. I can't believe I said that! Mad

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PipedJimmy · Subject: Re: Michael Parks, Perfection Sat Oct 17, 2009 4:17 am

Lol never mind, your snowman face was very much appreciated! What has happened to the board though?? Don't they know old men don't like change?!?!?!?

dubinthedam · Number of posts: 4 Registration date: 2009-10-18

Just a quick throw in here, I took at the young artist's website this week. His starting grade pipe comes in at $225 which frankly is a helluva lot a pipe for your money. I find some of his commissions are purely for the collector rather than the smoker, but his classic lines are very classy IHMO. One of the greats out there and he still a young lad.

http://www.parkspipes.com/

CPT/VSG · Subject: Re: Michael Parks, Perfection Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:17 am

One thing to note is how good Michael has become with his version of a "golden contrast" stain. It really brings out the grain. Your new acquisition is one beautiful piece.

Michael is one of the very best North American craftsmen and is a terrific person as well. I'm fortunate to have 3 of his pipes and each smokes wonderfully. Enjoy!

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mrlindeman · Subject: WOW! Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:22 pm

DROOOOOLLLLL!!! santa

ZuluCollector · Subject: Re: Michael Parks, Perfection Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:23 am

Those Parks pipes are beautiful examples of Michael's work. I like the restrained quality in the shapes of these pipes because there isn't too much going on. They just reveal nature's perfection.

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