10 Nov, 2002 And, now for something completely different! How abot some pipes by Germany's Paul Becker? Okay, so it's another pipe maker. "What's so different?" you may ask. what's different is that these pipes are brought to you by the perhaps soon-to-be infamous collaborative efforts of Pulvers and Pease. Marty and I are excited to bring these pipes to you, and I'm excited that Marty's doing most of the hard work. Have a look, and if you see something you like, and we're sure you will, give Marty a call to order it. Details are on the page.
7 Nov, 2002 Robusto, Robusto, Robusto! It'll be released next week. I'm STILL really excited about it! I've just added some beautiful pipes by Kent Rasmussen and Peter Heeschen to the site, as well as a few Estate pieces and some vintage tobaccos (on the Estate page). You know what to do...
14 Oct, 2002 I'm excited to report that the 8oz bags have started finding their way to dealer's shelves, and are being greeted by an enthusiastic audience. So, for all who have been asking for larger packaging, I HAVE been listening! Now, get out and get some! The Virginia blend I've been working on is still under development, and is getting close to what I am after, but it's not quite there. However, I've also been developing a blend that incorporates cigar leaf, and it will probably be released sometime in November. To my tastes, this is a wonderful example of what this style of tobacco can be. I'm using a beautiful maduro wrapper leaf as a spicy condiment, rounding out the blend with just a bit of Cyprian Latakia, and filling in the gaps with some wonderful oriental and Virginia leaf. It's called "Robusto," and the name is fitting. Watch for it.
17 Sept, 2002 Okay, so it's been a while. I've gotten the mail, heard the phone messages. "Hey, Pease! What's up? What's the news?" So, here's a taste of "what's up." First, after well over 3 years of research and development in alternative packaging, I've made a decision. Very soon, 8oz bags of GLPease tobaccos will be available. These bags are manufactured from a multi-layer high-barriar film that has demonstrated in extended tests the ability to not only hold water, but also to retain the non-polar products of fermentation and aging, which is the stuff that's lost in more common bags. In other words, tobacco will actually age in this packaging. I still believe the tins to have the edge, and personally feel that the smaller packages are preferred for long aging anyway, but the bags will work superbly. There have been some technical details to work out, but I'm satisfied with the result. Labels are at the printer, and the new packaging should be ready in time for the CORPS show. Second, I've been working on a new blend, this one for the straight Virginia lovers. It's in the final stages of development, and I expect it to be released sometime in the fall. Watch this space... And, yes, I did return from Denmark, though it wasn't easy.
20 July, 2002 I'm on my way to Denmark, Germany and Sweden for a couple of weeks. The shelves are stocked, and the elves are ambitious, so there'll be no shortage of tobacco while I'm away. When I return, there will be new pipes, and probably some big news. I'm really looking forward to the trip. It's part business, part holiday. I haven't had a real vacation in 12 years, so it's about time! I'm told the weather is beautiful, and so is the scenery. See you in a couple weeks!
1 June, 2002 Hard to believe it's June already, but here we are. Cumberland has become quite popular, and I'm really thrilled with the comments I've received. Thank you all! I've just put up a small selection of pipes from Johan Kock of Ærø, Denmark. These are wonderfully unusual pieces, and well worth looking at. These are attractively priced, and lovely. Work continues on the next blend. It's coming along nicely, and I expect to make an announcement soon. But,until then, no hints...
25 April, 2002 Back from Chicago. What a show! Thank you to the CPCC for putting on this amazing event, and for continuing to make it bigger and more amazing every year. Thanks especially to everyone who came by to visit, to say hello, to sample the new blends, to chat for a while. My newest blend, Cumberland,was very well received, and we sold out Saturday afternoon. For those who missed it, it's finding its way to dealers' shelves, and should be generally available soon. The early reviews have been quite encouraging! I'm working on the next blend, but no hints yet, except to say that it does not contain Latakia...
5 March, 2002 I've been working on a couple new blends. The first is coming along very nicely, and will be ready in time for release at the Chicago show. It's a delightful blend of several red Virginias, a wee bit of perique, and some VERY special leaf... I'll save the rest of the details for April. In the "Just For Fun" department, Dark Lord t-shirts are now available. What the heck is with Dark Lord t-shirts? Read the story and see the shirt...
25 January, 2002 Stonehenge is gone. There may be a tin or two on some random shelf, but I'm starting to doubt it. I had NO idea this would happen! It has sold out as soon as it's been received by just about everyone. Next time, I'd better make a little more! Odyssey is finding its way to the shelves, now, and at least a couple retailers have received their first supply. I'm working on some new things; watch this space. Finally, my deepest and sincere thanks to the hardworking folks at Cornell &Diehl, distributors of GLPease, for their amazing efforts through these intense times! Their dedication and hard work in keeping my tins flowing, while simultaneously running their own line is truly herculean. I wouldn't be here without them.
18 January, 2002 Odyssey! The labels are done, the first batch is in the tins, and this new blend will begin finding its way to the dealers next week. News from the pipe front? I just received a couple of beautiful pipes from Oliver Brandt. These are beautiful, and more will be coming soon, but be sure to check these out. Exquisite! There are still a few nice pipes from Brian Ruthenberg, some lovely pieces from Refbjerg, with more on the way, and a couple of really nice pieces on the Estate Pipes page.It's an exciting time for pipe smokers, I think.

News from 2001