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Mousetoescamper

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4. Yes. I've lived in PA for most of the past 50 years.

Reply to Devilsun (Reply #3)

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:43 PM

Nov 12

I remember well the pleasant sensation of flipping open the lid, thumbing the flint wheel and the distinct smell and taste before that first satisfying puff. I'm glad to have given up the deadly habit many years ago, but the memory of using a Zippo is indelible and has pleasant associations. The lighters were also useful for lighting kindling and candles and as torches in the dark.

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Zippo [View all] Mousetoescamper Nov 12 OP

Omigod, how clever! Zippo's a lighter, if I'm not mistaken. And the red leaf is the flame! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 12 #1

The Zippo windproof lighter is an American icon. Mousetoescamper Nov 12 #2

A Pennsylvania Point of Pride Devilsun Nov 12 #3

Yes. I've lived in PA for most of the past 50 years. Mousetoescamper Nov 12 #4