Dreaded wet dottle

Only once. I will next bowl

Just dump it out for the homies.

... Word

8:30 today for longest out of a briar.

Treat the bottom (and sides for that matter) with a 50/50 blend of water and corn syrup. Apply by a pipe cleaner and it will capture the ash and let you build up a nice cake over time easier than without.

1. I've had success with the false light / true light method, if you're doing this already then I'm not sure
http://www.smokingpipes.com/information/howto/packing.cfm

2. I reduced my gurgliness by smoking slower