What Did You Smoke Today? (Pipe Edition)

[NeverBend]

On my 2nd cobful of a blend (mixture, really) I just made from some leaves that just arrived from Larry, a grower in KY (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/manufacturers-and-retailers-forum/tobacco-butcher-leaf-4714.html)- Silver River, plus some perique, turkish imzir, and latakia (lat not from Larry). It's not too bad - spicy, smoky, slightly sweet, but a little cigaretty; next time I think I'll omit the imzir.

Morning Bruce,

Is this mixture whole that you're pressing (flake) or is it cut and you're mixing it?

You're in the state with the right name, north to be sure, but have you visited any tobacco farms? Just a thought but perhaps you could pick your own leaf or maybe trade a farmer some leaf for finished pipe tobacco (I doubt that many would have the ability to press as you do). At the quantity you use, they might be willing to give you some choice leaf - especially if you name the mixture after him/her or their farm :).

Pete

@9:20am
2015 (new) Cromwell (pressed and tweaked) in a 1950s Pelican Pipette (made by Barling) sandblast saddle billiard. Iced water, Willie and Lobo.

[JimInks]

Starting off my smoking day with Flying Dutchman Match in a 1970's medium bend big bowl rusticated Sienna colored Savinelli Estella with a pearl grey stem.

[JimInks]

MacBaren HH Pure Virginia in a 2003 straight grain Karl Erik Ekstravagant A medium bend freehand sitter.

[AlanS]

Smoked a cob of Chocolate Espesso Bean mix compliments of Our Horseshoe.

[NeverBend]

2015 (new) Cromwell (pressed - tweak #1) in a 1981 Mastro de Paja 1C (sandblast) lovat. Ice water.

Used a check in the Verizon store at the Bill Pay Kiosk. It took and then returned my check but still issued a PAID receipt. I was about to play my luck forward and pay for the whole year when a young fellow explained that this was the way it's supposed to work, it just reads the check. I need to get out more!

[Lostmason]

Used a check in the Verizon store at the Bill Pay Kiosk. It took and then returned my check but still issued a PAID receipt. I was about to play my luck forward and pay for the whole year when a young fellow explained that this was the way it's supposed to work, it just reads the check. I need to get out more!

That's why I use AT&T, They rip you off the old-fashion way.Not really.I'm pretty happy with them,had this phone 4 yrs and counting.I can't get service for verizon out at my house so I have to stick with what works.

Contemplating the origins of the universe with "Einstien" by Pete in my DG Grand Duke with the saddle bit stem.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking D&R Ryback in a 1970s smooth medium bend Stanwell Rego 969-48 Design Choice 837 sitter with a vulcanite stem and ferrule.

[JimInks]

MacBaren Virginia #1 in a late '90s half smooth/half etched freehand sitter, medium bend Nielsen Viggo.

[JimInks]

Smoking the last of my stash of Watch City Nor’ Easter in a 2003 Ural full bend egg shaped Lattice meer.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Jim's Test VaPer in a 2003 medium bent straight grain Two dot 2 P. Ardor Venere Extra Bucaneve with a silver ferrule signed by Dorelio Rovera.

[JimInks]

2012 Anniversary Kake in a smooth 1981 Century full bend natural egg. Have enough left for two or three more bowls.

[Bruck]

Morning Bruce,

Is this mixture whole that you're pressing (flake) or is it cut and you're mixing it?

You're in the state with the right name, north to be sure, but have you visited any tobacco farms? Just a thought but perhaps you could pick your own leaf or maybe trade a farmer some leaf for finished pipe tobacco (I doubt that many would have the ability to press as you do). At the quantity you use, they might be willing to give you some choice leaf - especially if you name the mixture after him/her or their farm :).

Pete

This particular mix is just raw leaves, cut up (I've found that a pasta cutter makes a pretty good ribbon/shag cut), jarred, and shaken. But yes, normally what I do is press flake but in this case I'm trying to figure out what goes best with Silver River which I find singularly enigmatic, unlike any of the conventional tobaccos I've toyed with.

Unforch, I've never been to a tobacco farm, in fact I've never seen a tobacco plant up close and personal. OTOH, I'm pretty happy with the places I buy from :)

[cpmcdill]

Daughters & Ryan Picayune in a Grabow

[JimInks]

A couple minutes away from smoking MacBaren HH Pure Virginia in a mid-late 1930s straight black grain relief Dunhill OX Shell bulldog with a silver band repair.

[JimInks]

Part way through this bowl of Hayward Mixture in an early 1930s smooth straight Super Grain Kaywoodie Synchrostem Canadian 5129.

[JimInks]

Old Dark Fired in a smooth medium bend post-WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Shamrock Killarney 9BC with a sterling silver band.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking 2009 McClelland Beacon in a post WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Dublin straight smooth X155 Bulldog with a sterling silver band.

[GWBowman]

HH Marquee White Knight

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[NeverBend]

HH Marquee White Knight

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In your neat Hilson Bolero?

2015 (new) Cromwell (pressed with tweak #2) in a 1986 Ser Jacopo Maxima R1 (rusticated) canadian. This ol' boy has a 4"+ shank. Iced water. My electrician is making some repairs outside and he'll install some lights for the ponds as a surprise for my wife. I'll try to post pics.

Wind's blowing hard out here, gusts around 25mph but it doesn't look like a storm is coming. Hope that you all are having a good start to the weekend. Tomorrow I'll go to the Jets-Eagles game, first time at a stadium in a while for me.

[GWBowman]

In your neat Hilson Bolero?

2015 (new) Cromwell (pressed with tweak #2) in a 1986 Ser Jacopo Maxima R1 (rusticated) canadian. This ol' boy has a 4"+ shank. Iced water. My electrician is making some repairs outside and he'll install some lights for the ponds as a surprise for my wife. I'll try to post pics.

Wind's blowing hard out here, gusts around 25mph but it doesn't look like a storm is coming. Hope that you all are having a good start to the weekend. Tomorrow I'll go to the Jets-Eagles game, first time at a stadium in a while for me.

Yes, I finally loaded a bowl. Seems the bowl has an odd taper inside (can't get my little finger in far enough to touch the bottom) and looks like the hole comes into the bowl a little high. After dumping it out, the bottom of the bowl looks wet, but it never gurgled. Haven't seen much about Hilson. The stem is a cheap plastic and there are no markings. Does that sound like a knockoff?

[NeverBend]

Yes, I finally loaded a bowl. Seems the bowl has an odd taper inside (can't get my little finger in far enough to touch the bottom) and looks like the hole comes into the bowl a little high. After dumping it out, the bottom of the bowl looks wet, but it never gurgled. Haven't seen much about Hilson. The stem is a cheap plastic and there are no markings. Does that sound like a knockoff?

Morning George,

Does it say HILSON (and possibly/probably Bolero) on the pipe?

Hilson was the first company to introduce this style of pipe (1960s I believe) and there were knockoffs but most were well made and passed for the Bolero without closer inspection. Hilson made some well respected mid-range pipes.

High draught hole won't gurgle by itself but it prevents burning all of the tobacco. I wrote somewhere else that most gurgle is caused by a partial obstruction of the draught hole with a wet piece of tobacco that flaps on and off the hole.

Tapered bowls are intentional (some manufacturers) and the merschaum insert was obviously made this way. Different schools of thought on whether this is a beneficial or not. If the hole is too high, so that it interferes with a good smoke, you could try some pipe mud to raise the bottom but if it smokes well, I'd not bother.

So, how does it smoke?

Pete

2015 Blood Meridian in a 1970s Caminetto Business #104 saddle billiard. Last of this mixture (not quite a whole bowl). Dr. Brown's diet Black Cherry on ice.

[GWBowman]

Morning George,

Does it say HILSON (and possibly/probably Bolero) on the pipe?

Hilson was the first company to introduce this style of pipe (1960s I believe) and there were knockoffs but most were well made and passed for the Bolero without closer inspection. Hilson made some well respected mid-range pipes.

High draught hole won't gurgle by itself but it prevents burning all of the tobacco. I wrote somewhere else that most gurgle is caused by a partial obstruction of the draught hole with a wet piece of tobacco that flaps on and off the hole.

Tapered bowls are intentional (some manufacturers) and the merschaum insert was obviously made this way. Different schools of thought on whether this is a beneficial or not. If the hole is too high, so that it interferes with a good smoke, you could try some pipe mud to raise the bottom but if it smokes well, I'd not bother.

So, how does it smoke?

Pete

Pete,

Unfortunately there are no marking anywhere. I'm don't consider myself someone to rate a pipe, but I'm the only one here, so, Lots of smoke and a easy draw, and about the same number of relights that I generally encounter. The smoke was good but seemed hot. Bowl was noticeably hot but not alarming. Quite a bit of tobacco left in the bottom. I'll definitely smoke a few more bowls over time, and wouldn't be surprised if it finds a regular spot. Thanks for all your info/help.

George

[JimInks]

Peacehaven in a 2014 smooth quarter bend Basil Meadows horn with a cumberland stem and p-lip.

[NeverBend]

Pete,

Unfortunately there are no marking anywhere. I'm don't consider myself someone to rate a pipe, but I'm the only one here, so, Lots of smoke and a easy draw, and about the same number of relights that I generally encounter. The smoke was good but seemed hot. Bowl was noticeably hot but not alarming. Quite a bit of tobacco left in the bottom. I'll definitely smoke a few more bowls over time, and wouldn't be surprised if it finds a regular spot. Thanks for all your info/help.

George

Sounds like a good Bolero knock off and all of them (including the Hilson) could get hot. I don't know (or remember) what material is used for the outside of the bowl but they're similar in smoking to most meerschaum lined pipes.

Sounds like you're doing everything right.

Will soon smoke the remainder of the
2015 Thomas Hariot (pressed) in a 1950s Barling's Make, Ye Old Wood Fossil (sandblast) #252 saddle billiard. This is the last of this sample.

[JimInks]

Almost finished smoking Stonehaven in a 1998 smooth medium bend Peterson Limerick 69 with a nickel band. Got half an ounce from a good friend today. And another friend gifted me some Rich Dark Flake along with other stuff from England. Just a great day for "hate" mail!!!

[JimInks]

P&W Dummerston in my old reliable 1986 smooth Peterson Kildare 999 Rhodesian.

[Lostmason]

PS Lux Navy Flake in a DG Savoy

[JimInks]

P&W #515 in a 1980s black sandblasted slight bend Savory’s Argyll 281 Cherrywood.

[BryGuySC]

Just popped a jar of McClelland 2015 that has been sitting up since February. Great stuff.

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[JimInks]

MacBaren Symphony in a very ugly reddish color 1980 medium bend Lorenzo Leganza Sigma 8635 etched rough top.

[JimInks]

Listing this a little early: P&W #400 in a 2003 medium bent Ural meer with a lined and etched egg shaped bowl.

[NeverBend]

2015 (new) Stout (pressed - tweak #1) in a 1985 Ser Jacopo Renaissance #313 (sandblast) taper apple with handmade white acrylic stem. Iced water, Paul Desmond Taking Ten.

[JimInks]

Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem.

[Bruck]

C&D Crowley's Best - part of a nuclear attack from our friend Alligator Gar a few weeks ago. Very nice 7 smooth!

[Alligator Gar]

C&D Crowley's Best - part of a nuclear attack from our friend Alligator Gar a few weeks ago. Very nice 7 smooth!

I was in a burley mood myself. Smoking some '09 Haunted Bookshop. The very definition of smooth and satisfying.

[JimInks]

Greve Gilbert Hamiltons Blandning in a 1982 smooth straight Sasieni Ivory 105 Apple.

[Bruck]

I was in a burley mood myself. Smoking some '09 Haunted Bookshop. The very definition of smooth and satisfying.

Agreed. I'm finding that with the Crowley's, I have to be very disciplined in smoking speed - too fast and it gets soggy and goes out.

[JimInks]

Rich Dark Flake in a 1984 black sandblasted straight Dunhill Shell 4103 Billiard. Can't believe I was gifted this rare treat! :D

[JimInks]

Part way through this bowl of MacBaren HH Pure Virginia in a mid-late 1930s straight black grain relief Dunhill OX Shell bulldog with a silver band repair. Wasn't quite so crazy about it at first, but it's growing on me now that the bowl is seasoned with the flavors.

[JimInks]

Now smoking the best durn tobacco made today: Strang in a 1999 medium bend black sandblast Savinelli Tris 677KS apple with a cumberland stem.

[pdq_wizzard]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/26/0f3520904aa4f4229eacb6803fd37119.jpg

sent from my bag phone

[JimInks]

About a third of a pipe left of this bowl of Standard Tobacco Company of Pennsylvania John Cotton’s Smyrna in a black pebble finish straight 2003 Cavicchi C. Fatto A Mano lovat.

[JimInks]

P&W #515 in a 1998 smooth straight Butz-Choquin Bistro 1501 pot.

[JimInks]

Flying Dutchman Match in a slight bend black sandblasted Lorenzo Elba Imperia 8636 with an amber colored acrylic stem.

[Haebar]

I am having a bowl of "My Mixture 28,000" in a Captain Black billiard.

[Lostmason]

I am having a bowl of "My Mixture 28,000" in a Captain Black billiard.

You'll need to review that tobacco for us.I'ld bet it was a custom blend.

Started my day with PS Black Coffee in a Monterey straight billard with a tapered stem.
Gotta admit I like how this pipe smokes,it's well balanced and comfortable.

[JimInks]

A third of the way through this bowl of Troost Slices in an egg shaped medium bend smooth Burgundy colored 1985 Caminetto. A bottle of Sprite is my drink. Surprisingly, my cats, Suzy and Molly stayed in bed when I got up, and it's still quiet in the house. I'm cleaning a few pipes, listening to the news and deciding on when to start my work day.

[JimInks]

About a third of the way through this bowl of Ogden’s Walnut in a 2002 medium bend smooth Rinaldo EGEA 03 Silver line spigot 10.

[Bruck]

A mini meer (eagle head, bent blue acrylic stem) full of my homemade flake batch #6 from a little over a year ago. This one is a mix of burley, latakia, some topped VA from Tobias Lutz (sweetened mainly), and cigar scrap cavendish, all slightly moistened with whiskey, vanilla, almond, cherry, and molasses. A bit of a tobacco salad to be sure, but not too bad. The almond doesn't help therefore it is omitted from succeeding flakes. & it could use a little more straight up bright VA.

[GWBowman]

Squadron Leader in a MM Cob

[JimInks]

Almost finished smoking Edgeworth Ready Rubbed Match in a medium bend 2002 MM Legend cob.

[JimInks]

About a third of the way through this bowl of MacBaren HH Pure Virginia in a 2003 straight grain Karl Erik Ekstravagant A medium bend freehand sitter. Just about ready to write my review of it.

[JimInks]

Listing this early so I can concentrate on work for a while: 2014 McClelland Christmas Cheer in a 2002 quarter bend sandblasted Stanwell Golden Danish 139.

[JimInks]

SG Skiff in a medium bend 2001 Ural lattice Rhodesian with a yellow stem with white swirls.

[Alligator Gar]

Rattray's Red Rapparee in a GBD Fantasy panel. What a beautifully balanced blend.

[JimInks]

St. James Flake in a straight sandblasted pre-transition Barling Exel 249 Fossil T.V.F. black billiard with a silver band and military bit.

[cpmcdill]

GL Pease Cairo in a Grabow

[Lostmason]

PS Black Coffee / PS Lux Bullseye Flake in a no name Polish billard.

First time trying the layering method, I could tell the difference in flavors but the transition was more subtle than I expected.

[JimInks]

Not far from finishing this bowl of D&R Ryback in a 1970s smooth medium bend Stanwell Rego 969-48 Design Choice 837 sitter with a vulcanite stem and ferrule.

[JimInks]

Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

FVF in a 2014 Savinelli Gaius smooth brown slight bend black acrylic stem and ferrule 320KS author.

[JimInks]

Half way through this bowl of G&H Rich Dark Honeydew in a straight 2014 MM Pride Legend.

[JimInks]

Almost finished smoking Heine's Blend in the very first pipe I ever bought ($2.49) in 1974; a smooth three quarter bend Dr. Grabow Omega.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking Edward's Bishop Burley in a 1970s smooth straight grain Savinelli Oom Paul Non Pareil 9504 with a horn ferrule.

[JimInks]

Stonehaven in a 1998 smooth medium bend Peterson Limerick 69 with a nickel band.

[JimInks]

Half way through this bowl of Rich Dark Flake in a 1984 black sandblasted straight Dunhill Shell 4103 Billiard.

[JimInks]

P&W Dummerston in my old reliable 1986 smooth Peterson Kildare 999 Rhodesian.

[JimInks]

P&W #515 in a 1998 smooth straight Butz-Choquin Bistro 1501 pot.

[Haebar]

Having a little bowl of Tambolaka, courtesy of Shemp Jizzle, in my tiny "The 3/4 Oz" pipe.

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[JimInks]

Time for Short Smoke Theatre, starring Vincent Manil La Brumeuse Semois in a straight 2012 MM Pony Express cob.

[NeverBend]

2015 (new) Cromwell (pressed - tweak #2) in a 1963 Barling #6269 King (smooth) pot. Iced water, some classical guitar. First smoke in this very generously sized pipe and this is the last of this sample.

[BryGuySC]

2012 McClelland Christmas Cheer.

[JimInks]

Moonshine XXX Blend in a 2013 slight bend grain etched briar John Barrett Volcano with a walnut shank.

[JimInks]

Now smoking the best durn tobacco made today: Strang in a 2003 smooth medium bent straight grain Ardor Venere Extra signed by Dorelio Rovera Dublin.

[Bruck]

Just finished a mini meer (billiard, dark red acrylic bent stem) full of Esoterica And So to Bed - a BOTL co-worker gave me a sample. It's okay but nothing to write home about.

Currently having a bowl (same mini meer) of 9954-7-8. The aforementioned co-worker and I split P&C's "Cut Above" sampler which has 5 different middle of the road tobaccos. Unforch, they didn't label them, so we've got 5 mystery tobaccos :) The only distinguishing info is a number on the label. He's attempting to track it down.

[JimInks]

2011 Villiger Maryland No. 333 in a 2004 smooth long stem Canadian Trever Talbot Ligne Bretagne Faite en Bretagne 4/3.

[JimInks]

Peter Heinrichs Curly Block in a straight 1968 Dunhill Shell bulldog.

[JimInks]

MacBaren Navy Flake in a 1981 Ascorti Black Billiard Business with a military bit.

[Alligator Gar]

Having a little bowl of Tambolaka, courtesy of Shemp Jizzle, in my tiny "The 3/4 Oz" pipe.

Does it live up to the hype? What were your thoughts?

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking Jim's Test VaPer in a 2003 medium bent straight grain Two dot 2 P. Ardor Venere Extra Bucaneve with a silver ferrule signed by Dorelio Rovera.

[JimInks]

Half way through this bowl of MacBaren Burley London Blend in a 2001 black sandblasted three quarter bend Rinaldo Lithos YY bulldog with an amber colored stem.

[JimInks]

Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem.

[Haebar]

Does it live up to the hype? What were your thoughts?

My first impression was favorable; it is different from any pipe tobacco I've ever tried. Definitely some new smells and tastes there, some campfire memories in there and some other tastes that I can't quite pin down yet. It was very smooth and mellow, yet robust at the same time. It smoked dry all the way to the bottom, just a tiny bit left. Can't wait to smoke it in some different pipes; it's hard to review it with just one bowl in a tiny pipe.

[AndyCAYP]

Not enough HH Vintage Syrian for a bowl. Not enough Arcadia for a bowl. What's a boy to do?

Why, dump the Arcadia on top of the HHVS, that's what! And I'll tell you, they've morphed into something sweeter and more floral than their singular parts would suggest. It's quite nice if yer like me and want to hoard all of the Bengal, Lancer's Slices, and Fusilier's Rations.

[JimInks]

Ogden’s Walnut in a 2002 medium bend smooth Rinaldo EGEA 03 Silver line spigot 10.

[NeverBend]

2015 (new) Stout (pressed - tweak) in a 1963 Barling #6269 pot. Iced seltzer with Ottmar Liebert. Muggy day.

[AndyCAYP]

Ogden’s Walnut

What a wonderful tobacco!

[JimInks]

Half way through this bowl of Stonehaven in a 1998 smooth medium bend Peterson Limerick 69 with a nickel band.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking Test Blend #3 in a 2014 smooth medium bend Basil Meadows egg with an aluminum band and a "root beer swirl" acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

Drew Estate Gatsby Luxury Flake in a 2002 smooth natural straight silver banded Ardor Venere Extra Fatta A Mano Maigret billiard, signed by Dorelio Rovera.

[GWBowman]

Escudo in a Dr. G and a cup of Earl Grey with local honey on a rainy day

[JimInks]

P&W Dummerston in my old reliable 1986 smooth Peterson Kildare 999 Rhodesian.

[cpmcdill]

Rattray's Hal O' The Wynd in a Grabow pot

[JimInks]

Peter Stokkebye 80 Norwegian Blend in an old grain relief, partly smooth full bend "V" shape bowl Ben Wade Prominence freehand with the letter A and the numeral 2 in circles.

[Bruck]

Newminster Denmark in a cob. We like.

[Cool Breeze]

Earlier I had some FVF in a MM Country Gentleman.

Now I'm on the balcony enjoying some Frog Morton Cellar in the same Country Gentleman...............because it's a cob and I don't care. :pipe:

[JimInks]

SG Skiff in a medium bend 2001 Ural lattice Rhodesian with a yellow stem with white swirls.

[Haebar]

Having a bowl of Tambolaka in my Captain Black billiard.

[Aguineapig]

I had a bit of Stokkebye Optimum this morning in my Grabow Savoy (my lone Aro pipe), augmented with an afternoon cigar. The Optimum smelled nice, and kepts its flavor pretty well down the bowl. It was fine as far as aros go.

[cpmcdill]

Stokkebye English Luxury

[JimInks]

P&W #515 in a 1998 smooth straight Butz-Choquin Bistro 1501 pot.

[JimInks]

Tilbury in a medium bend raw sienna toned early Radice sandblast egg with bamboo craving on the shank.

[pdq_wizzard]

SG 1792 Flake in a cob

sent from my bag phone

[JimInks]

Listing this a few minutes early: Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 1982 black sandblasted paneled slight bend Savinelli flat bottom sitter.

[Shemp Jizzle]

Having a bowl of Tambolaka in my Captain Black billiard.


Thoughts?

[JimInks]

A third of the way through this bowl of Grousemoor in an undated fancy designed tall, thin bowl medium bend Waren Zeichen Viennese Coffeehouse Bombay clay with a white acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking Moonshine XXX Blend in a 2013 slight bend grain etched briar John Barrett Volcano with a walnut shank.

[JimInks]

Jim’s A Blend in a three quarter bend smooth 1985 Dunhill Chestnut 5202 with a cumberland stem.

[AndyCAYP]

Cup of puerh and a bowl of LGF in a ????

Boy, I feel terribly about not remembering the name of the carver. I bought this a few years back on another site directly from the carver for no more than $150, and he's since gone on to ask significantly more for his pipes. It's a beauty. Wonderfully stained, wonderfully grained, beautiful rolling sort of Danish-style with sexy little curves and a tiny cumberland stem, and it's easily my best smoker.

[Emperor Zurg]

Boy, I feel terribly about not remembering the name of the carver. I bought this a few years back on another site directly from the carver for no more than $150, and he's since gone on to ask significantly more for his pipes. It's a beauty. Wonderfully stained, wonderfully grained, beautiful rolling sort of Danish-style with sexy little curves and a tiny cumberland stem...

Pics!

Or it didn't happen.

[AndyCAYP]

Pics!

Or it didn't happen.

Terrible lighting in this office. Shooting towards a computer screen doesn't help.

3920

[Emperor Zurg]

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d'oh!!!

[JimInks]

Troost Slices in an egg shaped medium bend smooth Burgundy colored 1985 Caminetto.

[AndyCAYP]

d'oh!!!

Well, that's sumthin. Let's try again, shall we?

http://niceashnews.com/blucover/pipe.jpg

Sort of a Danish Egg, I suppose. I like it.

[JimInks]

Smoker’s Pride Rich Taste in a 1970s medium bend smooth Ben Wade Golden Walnut.

[Emperor Zurg]

Well, that's sumthin. Let's try again, shall we?

Cool, that is a very nice looking pipe.
I like what he did with the stem joint. Must've been fun to turn that out and line it all up.

You can tell I don't smoke it - not enough teethmarks in the bit :p

[JimInks]

Drew Estate Gatsby Luxury Flake in a 2002 smooth natural straight silver banded Ardor Venere Extra Fatta A Mano Maigret billiard, signed by Dorelio Rovera.

[AndyCAYP]

Cool, that is a very nice looking pipe.
I like what he did with the stem joint. Must've been fun to turn that out and line it all up.

You can tell I don't smoke it - not enough teethmarks in the bit :p

I never did get the hang on smoking while doing something else. I'm a handholder!

[JimInks]

Rich Dark Flake in a 1984 black sandblasted straight Dunhill Shell 4103 Billiard.

[JimInks]

Peter Stokkebye Nougat in a 1975 medium bend sandblasted looking, smooth on the sides yellow Pioneer meer.

[Haebar]

Smoking some Sleepy Hollow by Straus Tobacconist in Florence, Kentucky. Samples of this were given out at the party on the first night of the Nashville Pipe Show.

[Aguineapig]

I had a half bowl of C&D Crooked Lane (about 3 years of age) after the heavy rains this afternoon. Stuffed up with a little cold so havent been smoking much.

[Lostmason]

Some PS Black Coffee in an Old Vic 3/4 bent shown in the other thread.

[cpmcdill]

C&D Bayou Night in a Redonian army mount billiard

[AndyCAYP]

Morning Andy,

White burley I've heard of but I was hoping that there is a White Virginia as I imagined a mixture the color of Latakia and PVC shavings :).

Pete, just realized I never did confirm or deny my blend.

White Burley and Bright VA. The "ite" is what got my mind all twisted. Excuse my ignorance, please!

Turns out both, plus Red VA, East Carolina, a bit of Stoved VA, and a touch of light-brown Burley were the components in that particular blend. I seem to remember it being a bit brighter and livelier when fresh. A few years in a jar and it became a touch muddled... Maybe the burleys, of which there really wasn't much, became more dominant. Odd, but possible, I suppose.

Right. Now, to keep this on track.

Had some MacB Plum Cake in the lovely Sasieni 4 Dot (I want more of these pipes!) while I was puttering around the garage earlier, cursing the cold and rain and wishing that I could have a hands-on woodworking hobby in a perpetual 75 degree climate. The tobacco was, plus or minus a week or so, exactly three years older than me, which means that it was tinned in June of '77. A quick check of Google shows that in that month: Bill Walton's Trailblazers won the championship over the 76ers, Elizabeth II celebrated 25 years on the throne, the Apple II was released, and, exactly three years before I was born to the day, Elvis performed his last concert. I wonder where that tin of tobacco sat for all of the years until I bought it.

Then, I moved on to some slightly younger but still old Escudo, circa 1997-98, which puts it near my Junior/Senior year of high school, in a tiny little squiggly fish-shaped Dan Huber nosewarmer pipe (which, again, I bought before he matured and started charging big money). This tin must've been been born right after AC Peterson took over. To bookend my experience, I would love to track down some Cope-made Escudo, circa 1994, which would be that company's last year of production, so that I could try some made when I was a Freshman.

On deck for a brisk walk in the dark and rain: the feared and powerful Ennerdale in an upscale cob that has performed flawlessly for years. Was gifted to me by Moo, I think, and I question his judgement as it's not every day that someone would give away a pipe that smokes this well.

[JimInks]

The last of this eight ounce tin of 2012 Anniversary Kake in a giant size 2002 full bend black sandblasted Ardor Urano with the initials D.R. This pipe is almost the size of my first. I inherited this pipe five years when my friend Donald passed away, and this is the first time I have smoked it. So, this smoke is a tribute to my buddy who was like a brother to me.

[GWBowman]

A little baggy of a Tinderbox Aro from the late-mid 80's in an Irish Second from the same time and place. At this point, it's just a weak Cavendish. RIP

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[Bruck]

Having a meerful of Grape Nuts, aka PS 41 Cube Cut (burley).

[Shemp Jizzle]

mix of some left over Brown bogie and some S&G XX rope in a CG.

[Cool Breeze]

Some My Mixture 965 in my Savinelli billiard.
I realize this isn't the most sophisticated pairing, but for some reason I'm enjoying it immensely.

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[JimInks]

Time for a short smoke: Vincent Manil La Brumeuse Semois in a straight 2012 MM Pony Express cob.

[JimInks]

Listing this early as I finish up this evening's work: P&W Dummerston in my old reliable 1986 smooth Peterson Kildare 999 Rhodesian.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking Dunhill Elizabethan Match in a smooth 1977 Medley (GBD second) medium bend billiard with a flat underside.

[JimInks]

Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

Moonshine XXX Blend in a 2013 slight bend grain etched briar John Barrett Volcano with a walnut shank.

[JimInks]

Heine's Blend in the very first pipe I ever bought ($2.49) in 1974; a smooth three quarter bend Dr. Grabow Omega.

[JimInks]

Half way through this bowl of Smoker’s Pride Rich Taste in a 1970s medium bend smooth Ben Wade Golden Walnut freehand.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking Jim's Va/Bur #1 in a 2003 smooth Peterson Sherlock Holmes Series Baskerville.

[JimInks]

Ogden’s Walnut in a 2002 medium bend smooth Rinaldo EGEA 03 Silver line spigot 10.

[JimInks]

Drew Estate Gatsby Luxury Flake in a 2002 smooth natural straight silver banded Ardor Venere Extra Fatta A Mano Maigret billiard, signed by Dorelio Rovera.

[JimInks]

P&W Dummerston in my old reliable 1986 smooth Peterson Kildare 999 Rhodesian.

[JimInks]

P&W #515 in a 1998 smooth straight Butz-Choquin Bistro 1501 pot.

[bluenoser]

Owls head in the mm Ozark

[Haebar]

Time for a short smoke: Vincent Manil La Brumeuse Semois in a straight 2012 MM Pony Express cob.

How do you like that stuff? It's stirred up my interest.

[JimInks]

Peter Stokkebye 80 Norwegian Blend in an old grain relief, partly smooth full bend "V" shape bowl Ben Wade Prominence freehand with the letter A and the numeral 2 in circles.

[Alligator Gar]

2010 GH Kendall Kentucky in Old Reliable, a Savinelli 320 Tignanello.

[Bruck]

Smoking a bowl of tobacco in a pipe :)

OK, this one is C&D Safe Harbor, from our friend Alligator Gar, in an Altinok meer - bent billiard smooth.

Update: whoowee, this one has some serious vitamin N!

[JimInks]

Now smoking the best durn tobacco made today: Strang in a 2003 smooth medium bent straight grain Ardor Venere Extra signed by Dorelio Rovera Dublin.

[Bruck]

Peter Stokkebye 80 Norwegian Blend in an old grain relief, partly smooth full bend "V" shape bowl Ben Wade Prominence freehand with the letter A and the numeral 2 in circles.

Jim - I was going to ask you what you thought of this one, but then it occurred to me to see if you had reviewed it on tobaccoreviews.com (http://tobaccoreviews.com), which you have; hope you don't mine my quoting you here:

The Virginias are citrusy sweet, grassy and hay-like. The burley is mildly nutty, toasty sweet, adding a little substance. The Orientals are smoky, woody and spicy, and are evident in every puff, but do not dominate. While the Virginias act as a base for the other components, they tend to take the lead more than the burley does. Burns at a more than moderate rate, but should not be puffed at a fast pace, or you risk the presence of it burning hot as well as getting a cigarette taste. The flavor is consistent to the finish. Has a mild nic-hit, leaves virtually no moisture in the bowl, and the after taste is pleasant. The Orientals tend to make for a woody room note. An all day smoke if you're so inclined.

[JimInks]

2009 McClelland Beacon in a post WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Dublin straight smooth X155 Bulldog with a sterling silver band.

[Alligator Gar]

Jim - I was going to ask you what you thought of this one, but then it occurred to me to see if you had reviewed it on tobaccoreviews.com (http://tobaccoreviews.com), which you have; hope you don't mine my quoting you here:

The Virginias are citrusy sweet, grassy and hay-like. The burley is mildly nutty, toasty sweet, adding a little substance. The Orientals are smoky, woody and spicy, and are evident in every puff, but do not dominate. While the Virginias act as a base for the other components, they tend to take the lead more than the burley does. Burns at a more than moderate rate, but should not be puffed at a fast pace, or you risk the presence of it burning hot as well as getting a cigarette taste. The flavor is consistent to the finish. Has a mild nic-hit, leaves virtually no moisture in the bowl, and the after taste is pleasant. The Orientals tend to make for a woody room note. An all day smoke if you're so inclined.

Sounds good, doesn't it?

[BryGuySC]

Rainy night starting up. Supposed to get some serious rain this weekend.
Smoked some Ruins of Isengard in a MM Country Gentleman. This has been sitting up for most of the year.
It is good stuff. It makes me think of building a fire in a mossy, damp cave. Perfect for a slightly cool, rainy night.

[JimInks]

Listing this a couple minutes early: MacBaren Navy Flake in a 1970s black sandblasted Savinelli Autograph 05 Horn. Have enough left for one more bowl.

[BryGuySC]

You know what makes smoking a pipe difficult?
Hiccups.

[Cool Breeze]

SG Navy Flake in a pre-Republic Peterson Shamrock.

BryGuySC, I sure wish we were getting some of that rain. I've got food plots that need some water before muzzle loading season opens.

[JimInks]

Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

How do you like that stuff? It's stirred up my interest.

It's strong and I like it in a small bowl.

[JimInks]

Not far from finishing this bowl of 2011 Villiger Maryland No. 333 in a smooth straight 1980s James Upshall Walnut pot.

[JimInks]

MacBaren HH Pure Virginia in a 2003 straight grain Karl Erik Ekstravagant A medium bend freehand sitter.

[Haebar]

Finishing off my Romeo Y Julieta Toro in a Zenith Old Mokum clay pipe.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpsj2knokfc.jpg

[BryGuySC]

BryGuySC, I sure wish we were getting some of that rain. I've got food plots that need some water before muzzle loading season opens.

I hope you get the rain you need, and the deer!
I'd be happy to send this rain your way!

[JimInks]

Troost Slices in an egg shaped medium bend smooth Burgundy colored 1985 Caminetto.

[JimInks]

Part way through this bowl of Jim's Va/Bur #1 in the first pipe Trever Talbot made when he went to France many years ago. It's a smooth straight Algerian briar Billiard bowl with a long Canadian stem, unbranded.

[JimInks]

Smoker’s Pride Rich Taste in a 1970s medium bend smooth Ben Wade Golden Walnut freehand.

[JimInks]

Stonehaven in a 1998 smooth medium bend Peterson Limerick 69 with a nickel band.

[Haebar]

MacBaren Black Ambrosia in a Captain Black billiard.

[Lostmason]

Virginia Gold Black and Gold in a straight Middleton "Middletonian".

[JimInks]

P&W #191 in a 2002 IMP smooth full bend egg shaped meer.

[JimInks]

Listing this early: St. James Flake in a small slight bend black sandblast 2000 D.R. Ardor Urano Ninfea Fatta A Mano author with a silver spigot military bit.

[Bruck]

Sounds good, doesn't it?

Just might have to get some w/ my next P&C order :)

[JimInks]

HU Khoisaan in a 2002 Ser Jacopo Delecta Fatta A Mano R1 sandblast Rhodesian with a smooth extension at the shank. Don't have much of this left.

[Lostmason]

PS Lux Bullseye Flake in my "Tall Ho" Ahem,,,I meant "Tally Ho".

[AlanS]

PS Lux Bullseye Flake in my "Tall Ho"

If the folks on the other side can spend time with Whores, no reason a piper shouldnt enjoy a Tall Ho too!

[BryGuySC]

Some more Ruins of Isengard.

[Alligator Gar]

Just might have to get some w/ my next P&C order :)

I just took advantage of P&C's buy two H&H, get one free.
A
BlackHouse 1.76oz
1.76 OZ TIN PT-HMA0050 1 0 1 $0.00 $0.00
A
Anniversary Kake 1.5oz
1.5OZ TIN PT-HSH0042 1 0 1 $7.49 $7.49
A
Magnum Opus 1.76oz
1.76 OZ TIN PT-HMD0050 1 0 1 $9.99 $9.99

[Alligator Gar]

J.F Germain and Son Plum Cake Mixture in a GBD Panel. Good stuff sipped, hell on the tongue if you puff.

[Lostmason]

If the folks on the other side can spend time with Whores, no reason a piper shouldnt enjoy a Tall Ho too!

I Really Need To Proof Read these Posts !!

[JimInks]

Part way through this bowl of Peter Heinrichs Curly Block in a straight 1968 Dunhill Shell bulldog.

[AndyCAYP]

Ending the night with a no-name blend from a tiny shop in a no-name city in Mississippi stuffed into a MM cob. This was gifted to me a few years back and is actually quite tasty, it looks to be a Cav & VA blend with a little bit of Burley, a light touch of Latakia, and a slight caramel/vanilla topping. It leaves enough of a campfire scent in the air to keep me happy and enough burnt sugar to keep my wife from gagging.

[cpmcdill]

Hearth & Home Chestnut in a Redonian army-mount billiard

[JimInks]

A couple of minutes or so away from smoking the last of my open stash of MacBaren Navy Flake in a 1987 Peterson first series Sherlock Holmes full bend with a silver band.

[cpmcdill]

Hal O' The Wynd in a BBB lovat

[JimInks]

Not far from finishing this bowl of Dunhill Elizabethan Match in a 1982 smooth straight Dunhill Root Briar 31051.

[JimInks]

A couple minutes away from smoking Old Dark Fired in a 1970s GBD Prehistoric Rhodesian 9438 with a perspex stem.

[cpmcdill]

GL Pease Cairo in same lovat as before. Dig this blend. :pipe:

[JimInks]

Greve Gilbert Hamiltons Blandning in a 1982 smooth straight Sasieni Ivory 105 Apple.

[JimInks]

P&W #515 in a 1998 smooth straight Butz-Choquin Bistro 1501 pot.

[JimInks]

Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking Troost Slices in a 2014 smooth quarter bend Basil Meadows horn with a cumberland stem and p-lip.

[JimInks]

Ogden’s Walnut in a 2002 medium bend smooth Rinaldo EGEA 03 Silver line spigot 10.

[JustTroItIn]

Night Train in a Savinelli Alligator playing with my new Sphero BB-8 Droid. I bought one of these for my son on his birthday and decided I had to have one myself.

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[JimInks]

Just finished smoking Hines Match in a 1979 medium bend etch relief meerschaum lined TinderBox Arabesque.

[JimInks]

Rich Dark Flake in a 1984 black sandblasted straight Dunhill Shell 4103 Billiard. A cup of freshly brewed black coffee is my drink on this cold and rainy day.

[BryGuySC]

Old Dark Fired in a cob, standing in the doorway watching the rain.

[JimInks]

P&W #191 in a 2002 IMP smooth full bend egg shaped meer.

[JimInks]

Half way through this bowl of MacBaren Symphony in a slight bent black pattern etched 1979 Lorenzo Lorsan Sigma tilted top with a gray swirl colored stem.

[GWBowman]

HH Old Dark Fired in an Irish Second

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[Cool Breeze]

Spent Friday night at deer camp so we could get up early and move a couple stands today.
Sat around the fire last night, drank Redd's apple ale and chain smoked H&H Virginia Spice in a MM cob.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Drew Estate Gatsby Luxury Flake in a 2002 smooth natural straight silver banded Ardor Venere Extra Fatta A Mano Maigret billiard, signed by Dorelio Rovera.

[Bruck]

Having a little homemade mix in a Nordling rustic billiard. The mix is mainly Silver River, augmented with a bit of perique, latakia, and imzur. It's okay but I think I'll keep my day job :)

[Bruck]

Spent Friday night at deer camp so we could get up early and move a couple stands today.
Sat around the fire last night, drank Redd's apple ale and chain smoked H&H Virginia Spice in a MM cob.

Sounds like a good time! I assume it's bow season in AR as it is in VA? I'm going out next weekend with some bow hunters. I'm not a bowhunter myself so I'm just along for the camping and socializing. I'll bring a 22 as it's also squirrel season. And of course it's always empty beer can season :)

[Cool Breeze]

Sounds like a good time! I assume it's bow season in AR as it is in VA?

Yep, bow season opened last weekend and we did go sit in stands then. This weekend however we just went to get some work done. Moved a stand, filled up a couple of feeders, checked some game cams and then several of us went out to stock up on firewood for the upcoming camping.

We do have a one week modern gun, doe only week starting Friday, October 10th, and then starting the 17th there is 9 days of muzzle loading.
So it's getting crunch time and I'm getting excited. My ol neck is starting to swell up.

[JimInks]

Now smoking the best durn tobacco made today: Strang in a 2003 medium bend straight grain Viggo Nielsen Dublin sitter with a Cumberland-like lucite stem. Haven't smoked this pipe in along time, but it's a keeper for sure!

[Alligator Gar]

Best Brown Flake in an author.

[cpmcdill]

GL Pease Maltese Falcon in a MM cob

[JimInks]

MacBaren Burley London Blend in a 2001 black sandblasted three quarter bend Rinaldo Lithos YY bulldog with an amber colored stem.

[JimInks]

Standard Tobacco Company of Pennsylvania Bengal Slices in a 1990s smooth Peterson Captain Pete XL80 bulldog. Have enough left for two more bowls.

[thechasm442]

Too damn cold for a cigar tonite so I crossed over and enjoyed some dunhill nightcap.

[JimInks]

A few minutes from smoking Tilbury in a medium bend raw sienna toned early Radice sandblast egg with bamboo craving on the shank.

[pdq_wizzard]

Enjoying some Mississippi River

sent from my bag phone

[JimInks]

Almost finished smoking Edgeworth Ready Rubbed Match in a medium bend 2002 MM Legend cob.

[JimInks]

Next will be Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 1982 black sandblasted paneled slight bend Savinelli flat bottom sitter.

[JimInks]

Heine's Blend in the third pipe I ever bought ($1.95), a 1974 smooth straight French briar Hadley Apple.

[JustTroItIn]

H&H Black House in a Non Canta La Raganella Prima.
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[GWBowman]

HH Marquee Cerebus in a mini meer

[Alligator Gar]

Peterson Irish Flake in a GBD Club House.

http://i.imgur.com/3jZ2yoC.png

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking Edward's Bishop Burley in a tan etched medium bend 2001 Rinaldo Sahara 2 Acorn round at the shank, pointy at the opposite top.

[JimInks]

Smoker’s Pride Rich Taste in a 1970s medium bend smooth Ben Wade Golden Walnut freehand.

[JimInks]

Rich Dark Flake in a straight sandblasted black billiard 2013 PSF POY Kaywoodie with an amber colored lucite stem.

[JimInks]

2011 Villiger Maryland No. 333 in a smooth straight 1980s James Upshall Walnut pot.

[Bruck]

Some more of my Silver River blend in a large Sunday afternoon bowl :)

http://i.imgur.com/GWWu0c9.jpg

I added more Silver River to the previous blend so its unique flavor wouldn't get lost. An improvement!

[JimInks]

Part way through this bowl of Synjeco Oxenfisl Twist in a 1988 smooth full bend Peterson System Standard XL 315.

[AndyCAYP]

My wife surprised me with two containers of Carter Hall, so I stuffed some into a cob and paired it with a hot mulled cider spiked with bourbon. Yum.

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Some more of my Silver River blend in a large Sunday afternoon bowl :)

http://i.imgur.com/GWWu0c9.jpg

I added more Silver River to the previous blend so its unique flavor wouldn't get lost. An improvement!

You either have baby hands or that thing is the size of an orange!

[JimInks]

FVF in a 2014 Savinelli Gaius smooth brown slight bend black acrylic stem and ferrule 320KS author.

[Bruck]

My wife surprised me with two containers of Carter Hall, so I stuffed some into a cob and paired it with a hot mulled cider spiked with bourbon. Yum.

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You either have baby hands or that thing is the size of an orange!

LOL, it's more the latter :) I've been toying with pipe-making of late. You could call this a "concept pipe." It actually smokes pretty well, cool and dry - easy to keep a steady burn going.

[JimInks]

Red Virginia in a 2002 medium bend smooth straight grain Karl Erik freehand with a pointy bottom.

[Desertlifter]

Nice bowl of Telegraph Hill in my first self-pipe.

[BryGuySC]

2014 Holiday Spirit. Just delightful on a cool, rainy evening.

[JimInks]

Dunhill Standard Match in a 2003 Ural full bend egg shaped Lattice meer.

[JimInks]

P&W #191 in a 2002 IMP smooth full bend egg shaped meer.

[JimInks]

Listing this a little early: P&W #515 in a 1998 smooth straight Butz-Choquin Bistro 1501 pot.

[JimInks]

Tilbury in a smooth 2002 Peterson Sherlock Holmes Series Milverton.

[Cool Breeze]

Had a bowl of Escudo earlier.

Finishing the evening with some Nightcap in a MM hardwood.

[JimInks]

Part way through this bowl of Old Dark Fired in a smooth medium bend post-WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Shamrock Killarney 9BC with a sterling silver band.

[JimInks]

Greve Gilbert Hamiltons Blandning in a 1982 smooth straight Sasieni Ivory 105 Apple.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking G&H Rich Dark Honeydew in a straight 2014 MM Pride Legend.

[JimInks]

Ogden’s Walnut in a 2002 medium bend smooth Rinaldo EGEA 03 Silver line spigot 10.

[BryGuySC]

Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake in a bent "The Pipe" while checking out the flood damage to our parking lot at work.

[JimInks]

Troost Slices in an egg shaped medium bend smooth Burgundy colored 1985 Caminetto.

[JimInks]

2009 McClelland Beacon in a post WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Dublin straight smooth X155 Bulldog with a sterling silver band.

[JimInks]

Peter Stokkebye 80 Norwegian Blend in an old grain relief, partly smooth full bend "V" shape bowl Ben Wade Prominence freehand with the letter A and the numeral 2 in circles.

[JimInks]

A couple minutes away from smoking Jim's Test VaPer in a 2003 medium bent straight grain Two dot 2 P. Ardor Venere Extra Bucaneve with a silver ferrule signed by Dorelio Rovera.

[AndyCAYP]

Just finished the last two coins from an '04 tin of Escudo.

Now loading the last few flakes from an '01 tin of Capstan. Absolutely on my desert island, all time, ten most "must-have-at-all-times" blends. And that list is, in alphabetical order:

1792
Capstan
Condor
Dark Flake Scented
Ennerdale
Irish Flake
Lancer's Slices
Margate
Marlin Flake
Royal Yacht

[JimInks]

St. James Flake in a straight sandblasted pre-transition Barling Exel 249 Fossil T.V.F. black billiard with a silver band and military bit.

[c.ortiz108]

G&H Louisiana Flake in my official flake pipe - an old Hardcastle's Old Bruyere billiard. Not expecting a heavily topped whiskey/tonquin blast, I'm really enjoying this blend. Nice light chocolate and burning leaves flavors, and just enough Lakeland essence to be interesting. It compares well with the Gawith Scottish Autumn Flake I had last night (which maybe wins by a hair). I think both of these samples came from tmoran, so thanks, brother!

[coffeecup]

For the last month or so I have had the company of three of my female cousins from back east and have been too busy to write.:flustered: These girls are 19, 20 and 22 and thank god with no children as yet; they will be with me until after the new year. My girls are totally delightful and they all enjoy the smell of my pipe tobacco which goes a long way.:friendly_wink: In the evening when I am smoking my pipe they would be sitting around playing their math calculating games with no paper, pen or calculator and they would have me with pen and paper and a scientific calculator checking their results.:fly: This process was OK with me until they get into specific gravity of liquids, different size of pipes and pressures and liquid flow. I said to myself "dang-it", this is giving me a headache.:bash: I know my girls have been doing this sort of thing since they were very young, but for me this is tough even with a computer and calculator. This evening I am having a bowl of my blend of Dunhill's Nightcap with Ashtons Artisans Blend in my extra-large Rossi Freehand.:pipe: I am topping off this smoke with a large ice cold mug of "Guinness Draught" brew and I am feeling relaxed.:beerchug:

[cpmcdill]

Rattray's Hal O' The Wynd in a BBB lovat

[JimInks]

Half way through this bowl of Mellow Monk in a 2003 medium bent Ural meer with a lined and etched egg shaped bowl.

[JimInks]

Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

MacBaren Burley London Blend in a 2015 three quarter bend two tone Chacom UPO Rouge squashed tomato with a black acrylic stem and shank.