In a social media discussion of the Very Rev’d George Conger’s somewhat lighthearted comments about the Rev’d Calvin Robinson’s bowler hat and pipes (I’ve been known to don a bowler and I like my pipes) in an otherwise serious and very vital discussion on
General Council, yes. The Diocese of the Southeast isn't as amicable in that regard, sadly.
You forgot to mention that Synods of the Reformed Episcopal Church are basically an excuse to smoke cigars. 😇