What Did You Smoke Today? (Pipe Edition)

[Bruck]

Had a few more cobfuls of Haebar VaPer over the course of the day. Helped ease my troubled mind - I took the day off to drop a very large dead tree, but had a few problems. First the danged thing wanted to fall the wrong way, toward the deck/house, and meanwhile trapped the bar of my saw. So I put a rope on it and persuaded it to fall in the right direction, more or less, with a ratchet strap aka come-along. After a round or two of axing and tugging, it started to fall but came to rest against another tall tree, and the saw is still trapped. At least it's stable now. I called a professional to take a look at it tomorrow. Hope he doesn't skin me alive :(

While the tree was still standing precariously, a lady walking her dog on the trail adjacent to our yard and wanted to chat (a guy working in the yard always wants to chat, doesn't he?). I strongly suggested that she move along and get out of the tree's radius, and it took a few tries with increasing vehemence. Now she probably thinks I'm an unfriendly jerk, oh well, could be worse :)

[Haebar]

Had a few more cobfuls of Haebar VaPer over the course of the day. Helped ease my troubled mind - I took the day off to drop a very large dead tree, but had a few problems. First the danged thing wanted to fall the wrong way, toward the deck/house, and meanwhile trapped the bar of my saw. So I put a rope on it and persuaded it to fall in the right direction, more or less, with a ratchet strap aka come-along. After a round or two of axing and tugging, it started to fall but came to rest against another tall tree, and the saw is still trapped. At least it's stable now. I called a professional to take a look at it tomorrow. Hope he doesn't skin me alive :(

While the tree was still standing precariously, a lady walking her dog on the trail adjacent to our yard and wanted to chat (a guy working in the yard always wants to chat, doesn't he?). I strongly suggested that she move along and get out of the tree's radius, and it took a few tries with increasing vehemence. Now she probably thinks I'm an unfriendly jerk, oh well, could be worse :)

What a day you had! I hate to get a chainsaw jammed.

[Lostmason]

Had a few more cobfuls of Haebar VaPer over the course of the day. Helped ease my troubled mind - I took the day off to drop a very large dead tree, but had a few problems. First the danged thing wanted to fall the wrong way, toward the deck/house, and meanwhile trapped the bar of my saw. So I put a rope on it and persuaded it to fall in the right direction, more or less, with a ratchet strap aka come-along. After a round or two of axing and tugging, it started to fall but came to rest against another tall tree, and the saw is still trapped. At least it's stable now. I called a professional to take a look at it tomorrow. Hope he doesn't skin me alive :(

While the tree was still standing precariously, a lady walking her dog on the trail adjacent to our yard and wanted to chat (a guy working in the yard always wants to chat, doesn't he?). I strongly suggested that she move along and get out of the tree's radius, and it took a few tries with increasing vehemence. Now she probably thinks I'm an unfriendly jerk, oh well, could be worse :)

Feel for ya brother, I dropped three today.I learned long ago to cut at a downward angle towards where I want the tree
to fall.I can always go back and straight cut for a flat top stump.Also helps to blow on the trunk while cutting,ya know
get a wind going.Anywhose,I gonna go burn a small crop of virginias in a cob.If that old broad and her doggy think yer
a jerk,take it as a compliment.My wife branded me an A$$hole about a week after we got married,25 years ago.

[cpmcdill]

Lane BL/WB in a MM cob

[Haebar]

Last night I got into a couple of bowls of GH Sweet Whisky Twist in various pipes. Very full bodied aromatic with very subtle, almost imperceptible, flavorings. I enjoyed this immensely but had a little trouble keeping it lit. Put it in the blender and pulsed it a few times to get a consistent cut and then let it air for a few hours and it stayed lit considerably better.

[BryGuySC]

Had an unproductive day working on the bike.
At least I got to smoke.
SG Best Brown Flake
BryGuy's English Cake #2
BryGuy's Shelf Vaper Cake
McClelland 2010 Classic Virginia

[Pipe Smoker]

Four fills, four tobaccos:

Dunhill Flake.
Solani ABF.
Long age FVF.
Wessex Classic Virginia.

All delicious!

[Haebar]

I've been smokeless for almost 36 hours. Girlfriend came over yesterday feeling sick so I took her to the clinic where they diagnosed strep throat. Since her mother is an elderly, cancer survivor with a compromised immune system, she quarantined herself at my house until the antibiotics had a chance to get in her system and make her non-contagious. She's gone now and I'm about to fire up a bowl of G&H Scotch Flake that I have been rehydrating over the last couple of days. When I got this flake in the mail it was loosely wrapped in some cellophane - no zip-lock bag to keep it from drying out. Hopefully it hasn't lost any flavor as a result. Going to smoke it in this Sunrise billiard:
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[Haebar]

About to fire up a bowl of G&H Curly Cut in this old over-buffed Dunhill. You can barely see the nomenclature on it but it still has the original stem with an ivory dot.

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[Cool Breeze]

Haven't had any of this pure Virginia deliciousness in a few weeks now. I've been trying to smoke up a few opened tins of other stuff before cracking open anything new, but couldn't help myself this afternoon. I missed it too much. I am not regretting my decision.

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[Aguineapig]

kinda went nuts. 3 sails for breakfast with coffe, then a bowl of 5 brothers in a Jeantet price. Afternoon, had a Pete full of PA, and then a MM "diplovat" mod cob with some Kentucky club mild.

[cpmcdill]

SG Navy Flake in a MM cob

[Cool Breeze]

Having some Dark Star tonight.

[Emperor Zurg]

Had a bowl of McC, Smyrna #1 in the gourd this evening along with a New Holland, Poet to keep it company.
Anyone who hasn't tried the Grand Orientals line really ought to.

[Cool Breeze]

Cob Tuesday.

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[BryGuySC]

A bowl of McClelland 2035 Dark Navy Flake.

[Bruck]

Having some Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake in a cheap square dublin briar.

[Emperor Zurg]

A bowl of McClelland 2035 Dark Navy Flake.

How is that? I've been curious to try that blend.

[BryGuySC]

How is that? I've been curious to try that blend.

Pretty good. Has citrusy Virginias but is also dark and smooth. Some age should do wonders.

You can get some pretty cheap right now at pipeandleaf.com, should you want to try it out.

[Pugsley]

Smoking a bowl of SPC Mississippi River in a Sydney P. Ram bulldog. I love this blend but something is wrong here, I'm just not enjoying it. It's not just this blend or this pipe either, even my favorite tobaccos just aren't doing it for me lately. Either the love is gone or all my pipes are so in need of cleaning that everything tastes like crap. I hope it's not the former but I have doubts that it's the latter since many of my pipes have only been used a couple of times since they were last cleaned. Anyone else ever experience anything like this?

[Emperor Zurg]

...even my favorite tobaccos just aren't doing it for me lately... Anyone else ever experience anything like this?

I get it pretty reliably if I go off on a tangent and smoke too much (i.e. deer season). Cure seem to be to just lay off tobacco for a couple weeks and allow your palate to reset. For a milder case of the blahs I'll switch to a totally different genre that I like but don't smoke often, like G&H ropes and twists. However, for a full blown case, laying off seems to be the only cure.

Tried another bowl of SG, Sam's Flake last night. Still pretty 'meh' but who knows, it might eventually grow on me

[BryGuySC]

Smoking a bowl of SPC Mississippi River in a Sydney P. Ram bulldog. I love this blend but something is wrong here, I'm just not enjoying it. It's not just this blend or this pipe either, even my favorite tobaccos just aren't doing it for me lately. Either the love is gone or all my pipes are so in need of cleaning that everything tastes like crap. I hope it's not the former but I have doubts that it's the latter since many of my pipes have only been used a couple of times since they were last cleaned. Anyone else ever experience anything like this?

Yep! I get burnt out on favorites every once and a while.
I just jar it up, and leave it until it really calls to me again.
There are a few for which I have lost some of my love, but we are still good friends; and I'd not want to be totally without them.

[Pipe Smoker]

I occasionally have days when no tobacco tastes really good. Fortunately, those days are rare.

Today, I'm alternating fills of Dunhill Flake and Solani ABF, and both are going down great.

[AlanS]

I get it pretty reliably if I go off on a tangent and smoke too much (i.e. deer season). Cure seem to be to just lay off tobacco for a couple weeks and allow your palate to reset. For a milder case of the blahs I'll switch to a totally different genre that I like but don't smoke often, like G&H ropes and twists. However, for a full blown case, laying off seems to be the only cure.

Tried another bowl of SG, Sam's Flake last night. Still pretty 'meh' but who knows, it might eventually grow on me
Now chew on that for a while! :hammerhead:

[Emperor Zurg]

Now chew on that for a while! :hammerhead:

Yes. Sometimes a chew is in order too... just don't chew 1792 flake. Nasty!

[Pipe Smoker]

My tin of Solani ABF was nearly empty, so I added enough DF for a full fill. About 50/50. It's delicious!

[Haebar]

Smoking a bowl of SPC Mississippi River in a Sydney P. Ram bulldog. I love this blend but something is wrong here, I'm just not enjoying it. It's not just this blend or this pipe either, even my favorite tobaccos just aren't doing it for me lately. Either the love is gone or all my pipes are so in need of cleaning that everything tastes like crap. I hope it's not the former but I have doubts that it's the latter since many of my pipes have only been used a couple of times since they were last cleaned. Anyone else ever experience anything like this?

I experienced that many times over the years. Sometimes you need to reboot your system; just put the pipe down for a while. Sometimes I go totally tobacco free for a day or more and can't believe how good it is to light up a pipe again.

[Haebar]

Just got back from a mini-vacation to middle Tennessee where we toured the George Dickel and Jack Daniels distilleries. Learned a lot yesterday and had a good time with my brother and his card-playing friend. Drying out some G&H Scotch Flake to smoke in this Dr. Grabow Royal Duke.

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[Pipe Smoker]

My tin of ABF went empty this morning, so I'm now puffing a fill of Fribourg & Treyer Cut Virginia Plug from a just-opened tin. Of all the tobaccos that can be described as lightly topped straight Virginia, this one is my favorite. I've not seen it mentioned by any other member, so I'll say a few words about it.

The two neat stacks of rectangular flakes are very pretty -- light brown, with even lighter and darker bits. And wonderful aroma too. Mild, but rich, flavor -- some from the tobacco, some from the topping. Very nice room note too -- even non-smokers like it. Nicotine content is about average.

The only problem with this tobacco is that its status at SmokingPipes is nearly always "Currently Out of Stock". But I have 61 tins of CVP in my stock. I plan ahead...

[droy1958]

Had a few more cobfuls of Haebar VaPer over the course of the day. Helped ease my troubled mind - I took the day off to drop a very large dead tree, but had a few problems. First the danged thing wanted to fall the wrong way, toward the deck/house, and meanwhile trapped the bar of my saw. So I put a rope on it and persuaded it to fall in the right direction, more or less, with a ratchet strap aka come-along. After a round or two of axing and tugging, it started to fall but came to rest against another tall tree, and the saw is still trapped. At least it's stable now. I called a professional to take a look at it tomorrow. Hope he doesn't skin me alive :(

While the tree was still standing precariously, a lady walking her dog on the trail adjacent to our yard and wanted to chat (a guy working in the yard always wants to chat, doesn't he?). I strongly suggested that she move along and get out of the tree's radius, and it took a few tries with increasing vehemence. Now she probably thinks I'm an unfriendly jerk, oh well, could be worse :)

Tell her to be like a tree and leave...or is that leaf. Or just try yelling......GIT...

[Haebar]

Smoking a bowl of H&H Sweet Cask in a Dr. Grabow.
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[droy1958]

Smoking a bowl of SPC Mississippi River in a Sydney P. Ram bulldog. I love this blend but something is wrong here, I'm just not enjoying it. It's not just this blend or this pipe either, even my favorite tobaccos just aren't doing it for me lately. Either the love is gone or all my pipes are so in need of cleaning that everything tastes like crap. I hope it's not the former but I have doubts that it's the latter since many of my pipes have only been used a couple of times since they were last cleaned. Anyone else ever experience anything like this?

I can't say everything tastes bad, but I purchased an 8 oz. tin of Mississippi River 2/2016 and opened it 4/2017 and it doesn't taste like the sample that was sent to me. I don't know how long the original was cellared, but it was much better. I'm drying some out right now to try again after supper. Good luck finding your taster thingies....

SPC MS River in a Comoy's 184 Pebble Grain......
6600

[Emperor Zurg]

Had a bowl of (mostly) G&H, Bob's Square Cut on a trip across town. It needed something to offset the predominately grassy/floral flavor (which I don't care for) of this weed so I amended the charge with a few shreds of Black Twist Sliced. Perked up the flavor considerably and was quite nice for the first half of the bowl but the dark, oily flavor of the BTS started to get annoying toward the bottom. I think next time I'll try adding a bit of Sliced Brown Twist instead.

[Cool Breeze]

FVF tonight.
It was just okay because I've got a cold ramping up. May have to put the pipe down for a few days. Bummer.

[Haebar]

I've been smoking G&H Scotch Flake almost exclusively the last two days. Very tasty Virginias and no bite if you take your time with it. Not nearly as strong in terms of N as many of their other blends.

[Aguineapig]

I've been smoking G&H Scotch Flake almost exclusively the last two days. Very tasty Virginias and no bite if you take your time with it. Not nearly as strong in terms of N as many of their other blends.

sounds good. Is that the one you were rehydrating? if so sounds like it worked well.

[Lostmason]

loaded up a bowl of CB Royal in a DG watching Dr Phill.
Oi Boi ,,,,SomeOne Shoot Me !

[droy1958]

I can't say everything tastes bad, but I purchased an 8 oz. tin of Mississippi River 2/2016 and opened it 4/2017 and it doesn't taste like the sample that was sent to me. I don't know how long the original was cellared, but it was much better. I'm drying some out right now to try again after supper. Good luck finding your taster thingies....

SPC MS River in a Comoy's 184 Pebble Grain......
6600

Ditto the MS River and Comoy's.....

[Bruck]

Having some homemade navy flake that I made a couple years ago. And a Gaffel Koelsch.

[cpmcdill]

Hearth & Home Porch Swing in a MM cob

[Haebar]

sounds good. Is that the one you were rehydrating? if so sounds like it worked well.

Yes, it is. It rehydrated well and has some deep inner moisture. The flavor is still there; it is a good medium Virginia flake.

Last night I smoked bowls of H&H Sweet Cask, SG Commonwealth, and the last of the CCC Ready Rubbed and Burley flake scraps mixture.

[Lostmason]

Peterson's Sunset Breeze in a Cassillero billard with a saddle bit and coffee.
Yesterday afternoon had 6 white tail doe stop by for dinner. They were milling
around the backyard about 30 ft from my south window.

[Pipe Smoker]

Puffing Wessex Classic Virginia. This red Virginia VaPer is superb. I highly recommend it for anyone that likes this type of tobacco.

[Lostmason]

Just started my 3rd bowl of 1Q, this one in a Grabow. Earlier I thought it was a good day for a cigar.
So I grab one at random out of my tupperdor. As luck would have it I grabbed aMy Father Maduro.
Now I've been a cigarette smoker for over 30 years. I've dabbled with pipes since 1982. Been serious
with pipes and cigars for about 3 years now. This is the first time I've ever had a nicotine buzz. WOW !
So the wife and I had our dinner, and that settled things down, so of course it was time for another pipe.

[Pipe Smoker]

Puffing F&T Cut Virginia Plug. Savory! And thinking about lunch, which will have to be light to atone for my weekend eating binge.

[Lostmason]

A recent trade has left me a bit overwhelmed, ok alot Overwhelmed. So I'm gonna grab my Dunhill canted dublin
stuff it with some Penzance and head for the porch to contemplate the nature of the universe.I expect to see
pretty colors.If not I'll lie and say I did.

[Haebar]

I thought I'd give Mississippi River another try in my Dunhill billiard this evening. It doesn't appeal to me on the second time around either.

[Pipe Smoker]

Puffing Solani 633, Virginia with Perique, from a just-opened tin. After two prior fills, neither of which went down particularly well, I'm happy to say that this one really hit the spot.

[Haebar]

Smoking a bowl of P&C Match Presbyterian in a Dunhill billiard. This is a tasty smoke. I haven't had the original Presbyterian yet so I can't compare them.

[BryGuySC]

Smoking a bowl of Margate in a Savinelli Trevi 320.

[Lostmason]

Started the day with Pipework &Wilke Wilke Rumcake wich was so good
I followed it with Watch City Americano. What's next,,,,,,,,,,,,,I'll get back with you on that.

[BryGuySC]

I've had a plug of my English shelf blend (aka leftovers) in the press for the past two weeks. Took it out last night and smoked some this evening. I really like it!
I had just enough in the jar for one more plug (which I put in the press this evening), then that particular "blend" will never again be duplicated.

[Lostmason]

Pipeworks&Wilke Vermont Maple in a Brigham Brandy Pot.

[cpmcdill]

Lane BL/WB in a MM cob

[Haebar]

Last night I had another bowl of P&C's Match Presbyterian in a Dunhill billiard. This stuff is growing on me; it smokes cool and dry. It's mostly Virginias and Orientals with a touch of Latakia. But I better not get attached to it because its on backorder at P&C - maybe on the list to be discontinued?
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigarbum%20001_zpsvlp9x6b3.jpg

[BryGuySC]

Woke up early enough for another bowl of my English Shelf Plug with my morning coffee.

[Aguineapig]

Last night I had another bowl of P&C's Match Presbyterian in a Dunhill billiard. This stuff is growing on me; it smokes cool and dry. It's mostly Virginias and Orientals with a touch of Latakia. But I better not get attached to it because its on backorder at P&C - maybe on the list to be discontinued?
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigarbum%20001_zpsvlp9x6b3.jpg

probably most of the P&C matches will be goners. I'm not sure. I bet with your blending skills you could come up with something that would scratch the same itch though.

[Lostmason]

just finish a bowl of Watch City Deluxe Crumb Cake in my Wiley Rodesian.

[Pipe Smoker]

I haven't smoked any English mixtures for years and years. Something put me off them, but it was so long ago that I don't remember what it was. But a nudge by Aguineapig induced me to give them another go, so I ordered a tin of Solani 779, English Luxury Mixture, and I'm now puffing my first fill.

I chose that one for a couple of reasons: First, I've been impressed by the quality of Solani tobaccos. Second, reviews of the 779 were generally positive, and a couple of them said that the Syrian Latakia had been judiciously applied -- that sounded good to me.

So how do I like it, you ask. Well, the tin note is quite nice -- even exotic, for a Virginia guy like me. And it tastes pretty good too, by golly, and is a change of pace for me. I suspect that I'll be ordering a few more tins.

All the basics are met too: it packs nicely, and takes fire easily. So thanks for the nudge, Aguineapig!

[Aguineapig]

I haven't smoked any English mixtures for years and years. Something put me off them, but it was so long ago that I don't remember what it was. But a nudge by Aguineapig induced me to give them another go, so I ordered a tin of Solani 779, English Luxury Mixture, and I'm now puffing my first fill.

I chose that one for a couple of reasons: First, I've been impressed by the quality of Solani tobaccos. Second, reviews of the 779 were generally positive, and a couple of them said that the Syrian Latakia had been judiciously applied -- that sounded good to me.

So how do I like it, you ask. Well, the tin note is quite nice -- even exotic, for a Virginia guy like me. And it tastes pretty good too, by golly, and is a change of pace for me. I suspect that I'll be ordering a few more tins.

All the basics are met too: it packs nicely, and takes fire easily. So thanks for the nudge, Aguineapig!

A little variety can be a nice thing.

[BryGuySC]

I haven't smoked any English mixtures for years and years. Something put me off them, but it was so long ago that I don't remember what it was. But a nudge by Aguineapig induced me to give them another go, so I ordered a tin of Solani 779, English Luxury Mixture, and I'm now puffing my first fill.

I chose that one for a couple of reasons: First, I've been impressed by the quality of Solani tobaccos. Second, reviews of the 779 were generally positive, and a couple of them said that the Syrian Latakia had been judiciously applied -- that sounded good to me.

So how do I like it, you ask. Well, the tin note is quite nice -- even exotic, for a Virginia guy like me. And it tastes pretty good too, by golly, and is a change of pace for me. I suspect that I'll be ordering a few more tins.

All the basics are met too: it packs nicely, and takes fire easily. So thanks for the nudge, Aguineapig!

That's the spirit!

- - - Updated - - -

Just popped a jar of AJ's Vaper from 12/15.
Quite enjoyable.

[cpmcdill]

D&R Rimboche SJ in a Willard small straight billiard

[droy1958]

A little SPC Plum Pudding in a little Sav King's Cross......
6627

[Haebar]

Last night I smoked a mix of SG Commonwealth and P&C Match Presbyterian - a good combination! I'm still trying to make it through all my small amounts of various blends; determined to smoke them all.
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[Aguineapig]

FVF in a tiny Jeantet prince. First bowl of this, very tasty. Spendier than my usual fare but I might spring for 8 ounces at some point.

[Lostmason]

Mystery Mix #3 in my 3/4 bent Tally Ho

Wife got to watch the deer playing in the yard tonight,
They're really pissing her chaweenies off though.

[LandonColby]

Not a pipe rotation day, but I had a shipment of cigars come in so while doing some errands and yard work I chewed through 2 Gran Habano 2002 vintages, a 5 Vegas classic, and a HC Habano^2. Really enjoying the 2002 vintage and the 5 Vegas, HC was nice but first lighting up it is SPICY. Mellows out nicely though.

[Haebar]

I'm smoking a bowl of G&H Curly Cut in a Dr. Grabow billiard.

[Pipe Smoker]

Puffing:
#1 - Solani 633, Virginia with Perique
#2 - F&T Cut Virginia Plug
#3 - Solani 779, English Luxury Mixture, my new friend. Yesterday evening I ordered 10 more tins. Yeah, I like this stuff.

[bluenoser]

Waitin for the grill to heat up. Enjoyin some Vermont meat candy in the pick axe.

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[Aguineapig]

Had a self-blend I made of approx 60% D&R Windsail (Bright VA), 30% D&R Two Timer (Burley) and 10% Perique. Pressed into a crumble cake in a little wooden mold I made. I was shooting for something that'd taste similar to C&D three friars. This is a bit spicier with more woody notes, but I like it fine. The pressing helps to deepen the flavors a little bit and marry things together (along with light hydration before hand). Pretty good in a cob. Flavor picks up about 1/4 of the way into bowl.

[Pipe Smoker]

After my weekly fill of aged FVF, now puffing Wessex Classic Virginia. Such an excellent vaper. And getting ready to head out to Kaiserhof. They have such good soups. Last week it was liver dumpling. Their split pea soup is the best I've ever had. And yes I've had the famous Anderson's split pea soup in Buelton, CA.

[Pipe Smoker]

Puffing Solani 779, English Luxury Mixture, in my elegant little Dunhill 2110 Liverpool (bruyere finish). It doesn't get any more English than that.

And thinking about lunch, which will feature sautéed cremini mushrooms.

[Haebar]

Enjoying a bowl of MacBaren HH Vintage Syrian in a Hendon billiard.
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[BryGuySC]

McClelland 2020 matured cake in a Sasieni 2nd, Old England, sitting around what is probably our last time around the fire pit until this fall. Fireflies are starting to come out, but so are the mosquitoes.

[BryGuySC]

A bowl of R.O. Firestorm in a Grabow Golden Duke. Wasn't feeling it today. I think it was the pipe.

[coffeecup]

This evening I am having a bowl of Dunhill Mixture BB1938 in my extra large Savinelli 606.:pipe: At the end of the summer of 2016 I took advantage of the "End of Summer" sale including a 20% off at Pipes and cigars.com with buying 19 tins of tobacco that I had not used before.:santagrin: I have been really enjoying these tobaccos and BB1938 is one of my favorites. This evening smoke is quite delicious and I am topping it off with a small glass of Costco's Kirkland brand of spiced rum which is absolutely delicious; needless to say that I am very relaxed after a busy day.:thumb:

[Haebar]

This evening I am having a bowl of Dunhill Mixture BB1938 in my extra large Savinelli 606.:pipe: At the end of the summer of 2016 I took advantage of the "End of Summer" sale including a 20% off at Pipes and cigars.com with buying 19 tins of tobacco that I had not used before.:santagrin: I have been really enjoying these tobaccos and BB1938 is one of my favorites. This evening smoke is quite delicious and I am topping it off with a small glass of Costco's Kirkland brand of spiced rum which is absolutely delicious; needless to say that I am very relaxed after a busy day.:thumb:

I loaded up on Dunhill tins during that sale; have never seen such good prices on tins, especially with the 20% off!

Smoking an early morning smoke of HH Vintage Syrian in a straight Guildhall billiard. Going in to work at 6:00 today in order to get my field work done when it is cool.

[Pipe Smoker]

Puffing Solani Aged Burley Flake. I don't know how much age Solani puts on it, but I put an additional year on top of that. It's good stuff.

[Pipe Smoker]

A Solani kind of day for me. First, 633, Virginia with Perique. Then 656, Aged Burley Flake. Now 779, English Luxury Mixture. All good stuff.

[Aguineapig]

A Solani kind of day for me. First, 633, Virginia with Perique. Then 656, Aged Burley Flake. Now 779, English Luxury Mixture. All good stuff.

Now *that's* a rotation! good variety.

[BryGuySC]

I added a pinch of McClelland 5105 & 2035 to some 1.5 year aged AJ's Vaper, and am smoking in a Transition Battling 5574.
Pretty nice!

[Haebar]

Just got back from the Knoxville Pipe Club meeting. Seven of us showed up. We're fortunat to have two members who are pipe makers and one which is a very good pipe repairman. I bought a pipe from one of them tonight and the other one showed me the Canadian that he is making for me. I don't need any more pipes but these have a personal touch and will mean a lot to me. So I am thinning the herd a bit and am offering some of my other pipes on ebay.

Tonight I had a bowl of DPE (David P. Ehrlich) in a Group 5 Dunhill Bent Brandy Bruyere. This is a very tasty mild English; several of us smoked it and liked it.

Followed by a bowl of McClelland Yenice Agonya in a group 4 bent billiard Dunhill Shell. This is one of their Grand Orientals series. This was a very interesting and enjoyable smoke - very different and exotic.

And finally a bowl of Solani White & Black 763 in a straight billiard Dunhill Shell. I liked this after I let it dry a little bit - right out of the tin it was nippy and hard to keep lit.

[Cool Breeze]

McClelland Red and Black in my unfinished Savinelli Series III.

[Pipe Smoker]

<snip>
And finally a bowl of Solani White & Black 763 in a straight billiard Dunhill Shell. I liked this after I let it dry a little bit - right out of the tin it was nippy and hard to keep lit.

I ought to try the Solani White & Black. Every Solani tobacco that I've tried has been excellent, except for the Tropical Mango Flake, which was horrible. But then I'm not an aromatic fan.

Edit: I now regret tossing the Tropical Mango Flake after one fill. A mixture of 80% DF and 20% TMF might've been interesting.

[Haebar]

Having an early morning smoke of 2016 Christmas Cheer! A pipe club member gave me a whole tin of it Wednesday night for no good reason!

[Haebar]

I ought to try the Solani White & Black. Every Solani tobacco that I've tried has been excellent, except for the Tropical Mango Flake, which was horrible. But then I'm not an aromatic fan.

Edit: I now regret tossing the Tropical Mango Flake after one fill. A mixture of 80% DF and 20% TMF might've been interesting.

Well, it's worth a try. Be sure to let it dry a little bit.

[Pipe Smoker]

Happily puffing Wessex Classic Virginia. This is very fine tobacco. Unflavored, except for a touch of Perique.

[GWBowman]

Peterson University Flake in a Shannon

[Cool Breeze]

Was in a Latakia mood tonight so I cracked open a tin of GL Pease Quite Nights and tried it for the first time.
I only have the one bowl to go on, but it was really good.

If you like Penzance but can't find it, try Quite Nights. Very similar and readily available.

[Lostmason]

Sorry about my absence lately. I've been working on a pouch of Mystery Mix #3, and now that it's gone
I'm enjoying a bowl of Peterson's Sunset Breeze. A fitting smoke for the two days of rain.

[Pipe Smoker]

Puffing Solani 633, Virginia with Perique. Somewhat like OGS, but the Virginia component is better, and it has a bit more Perique.

[Lostmason]

Today I'm returning to a practise I had last spring, I've loaded 4 pipes to smoke.Now, this will probably
not be all I smoke today.But will give me a good starting lineup.So in order of their demise will be.
Captain Black Original in my DG Savoy
Peterson's Sunset Breeze in my 1950's Monterey
Lane Dark Red in my Casillero
and Lane's 125th Anniversary in a figural meer.

[Haebar]

I am smoking a bowl of C&D White Burley. It arrived with a 3/4" cut in the bag and the tobacco was dry. After rehydrating it a little, I wanted to see if it still had flavor after being dried out and it does. Smoking it in a straight Sunrise Featherweight Apple.

[Emperor Zurg]

G&H Rum Flake in a MM General with an acrylic stem whilst doing a bit of turkey hunting.
One full bowl smokes off and on all day.

[Aguineapig]

SG chocolate flake in my MM "Diplovat" mod. This is really good stuff, I'm a bit surprised. Not "aromaticky" at all.

[Lostmason]

Just now getting around this bowl of LL 125th Anniversary, and I've 3 bowls of Mystery Mix #9 in waiting.
I did cheat and snuck in a Cult BRM cigar.

[Emperor Zurg]

SG chocolate flake in my MM "Diplovat" mod. This is really good stuff, I'm a bit surprised. Not "aromaticky" at all.

That's one of my favorites.

[Pipe Smoker]

Puffing my weekly fill of ten yo FVF. It's remarkably good. Next up: Solani 779, English Luxury Mixture. No age on that one though.

[Aguineapig]

That's one of my favorites.

The chocolate poked in here and there, but if it weren't called chocolate flake it might be a bit hard to tell. I got that good SG baccy flavor in droves though. I did dry mine for several hours though, so I think that's partly why the chocolate wasn't as prominent. what do you think?

[Pipe Smoker]

Solani 656, ABF, is unflavored, but I taste chocolate notes in it none the less.

[Emperor Zurg]

The chocolate poked in here and there, but if it weren't called chocolate flake it might be a bit hard to tell. I got that good SG baccy flavor in droves though. I did dry mine for several hours though, so I think that's partly why the chocolate wasn't as prominent. what do you think?

I dry it too. In fact, I dry everything. If I don't dry tobacco the flavor comes across as steamy and muted IMO. I also prefer this blend roughly rubbed out or cube cut. Seems it doesn't have enough surface area to really shine if I smoke it fold n stuffed. And no, if it wasn't called 'chocolate flake' I'd never peg the topping as chocolate. It's just a very nice tobacco with a mysterious, "deeper" flavor to me. I also love the sour notes in the first part of the bowl... which you don't get as much of if you don't break it up a little.

[Lostmason]

While working on the roof, I indulged in C'est Le Vie in a Rolo pocket pipe.Had anther on the porch.
Followed with Oriental Blend in my Swiss BBK while reading.

[BryGuySC]

G&H Rum Flake in a MM General with an acrylic stem whilst doing a bit of turkey hunting.
One full bowl smokes off and on all day.

I've got a jar of that somewhere!
When I got it, it was to much nicotine for me.
I need to dig it out sometime and give it another go!

Right now I'm smoking G&H Louisiana Perique Flake in a Comoy's Tawny Saddle straight billiard.

[Emperor Zurg]

When I got it, it was to much nicotine for me.
I need to dig it out sometime and give it another go!


When I first got it, it was too lakelandy for me. This was one I stored for a year in a mason jar with he lid disk inverted.

You think Rum Flake is more potent than Louisiana Flake? I thought they were about the same.

[Lostmason]

re-visited the FMC, this time in my Friar straight billard. I'm thinking I could smoke alot of this !

[BryGuySC]

You think Rum Flake is more potent than Louisiana Flake? I thought they were about the same.

No, I think they should be about the same. I had just forgotten I had a jar of Rum Flake in the cellar! I've come to terms with Louisiana Flake and Bob's Chocolate, so I may have to dig around and find that jar of Rum Flake. It should have a year or two on it now.

[Emperor Zurg]

I've come to terms with Louisiana Flake and Bob's Chocolate...

You owe it to yourself to try Sam Gawith Chocolate Flake as well. Good stuff.

(When you really think about it, isn't that a ridiculous statement: 'owe it to yourself' ? How inane.)

[BryGuySC]

You owe it to yourself to try Sam Gawith Chocolate Flake as well. Good stuff.

(When you really think about it, isn't that a ridiculous statement: 'owe it to yourself' ? How inane.)

I've added it to my list!

Yes, but I find I enjoy the inane parts of our language. One that always gets me is "a whole nother."

[Cool Breeze]

Had some GL Pease Quiet Nights in a Savinelli Punto Oro.

[Emperor Zurg]

Had a small bowl of Samuel Gawith, Navy Flake in my glassbottom, Gountry Gent last night. It's been a while since I smoked this blend but it's very nice... Navy indeed; I can't see a wet, filthy sailor smoking this. I figure they probably smoked something like Rum Twist but far more crude, harsh and bitter... but I digress...

[Pipe Smoker]

Puffing Solani ABF. Such a nice, relaxing tobacco. Never any of the tartness that I sometimes get from Virginias.

[Bruck]

Had a small bowl of Samuel Gawith, Navy Flake in my glassbottom, Gountry Gent last night. It's been a while since I smoked this blend but it's very nice... Navy indeed; I can't see a wet, filthy sailor smoking this. I figure they probably smoked something like Rum Twist but far more crude, harsh and bitter... but I digress...

They mostly chewed in the old days, accordion to what I've read.

[Emperor Zurg]

They mostly chewed in the old days, accordion to what I've read.

Accordion to Herman Melville they smoked pipes. Next you'll tell me Moby Dick isn't historical fact!

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[Cool Breeze]

Had some GL Pease Quiet Nights and some Russ Ouellett Firestorm earlier today.

Now I'm enjoying some PS Proper English in a Dr. Grabow Berwyck.

[Pipe Smoker]

#1 - Solani ABF
#2 - Solani English Luxury Mixture
#3 - Wessex Classic Virginia
All were good, but the Wessex was the winner. This mild, under-the-radar red Virginia vaper is just good. And less expensive than the Solani tobaccos.

[Cool Breeze]

Had some Fire Storm in a Savinelli Bing's Favorite.
Now I'm about to light up some Peterson Irish Flake in an old banded Dr. Grabow.

[BryGuySC]

Smoked some McClelland 40th Anniversary Flake.
It is pretty good now; should be great with some age.
Hopefully, I can pick up a few more tins to cellar.

[Branzig]

Haddos in a big ugly Custombilt

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[BryGuySC]

C&D Temple Bar in a Dr. Grabow Starfire billiard.
Still trying to figure out how to make C&D Virginias work for me.

[Pipe Smoker]

Puffing Dunhill DLNR. And yes, my tin is marked DE LUXE NAVY ROLLS, rather than just NAVY ROLLS, as appears on newer tins. This stuff is indeed nobel tobacco.

[BryGuySC]

A bowl of AJ's Vaper from 2015 in a Savinelli Roma 626.
Delicious. Smooth, sweet, peppery; with a great mouthfeel.

[droy1958]

Frog Morton Cellar in my Comoy's 187 Pebble Grain......

[Haebar]

I'm having a bowl of C&D Poplar Camp in a Yello-bole billiard with a Bing Crosby length stem. The stem is a little loose and I'm hoping that smoking it some will tighten it up somewhat.

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[Pipe Smoker]

A-B-ing two vapers: Dunhill DLNR and Wessex Classic Virginia. The DLNR is nobel, but the Wessex is holding its own.

[Aguineapig]

I'm having a bowl of C&D Poplar Camp in a Yello-bole billiard with a Bing Crosby length stem. The stem is a little loose and I'm hoping that smoking it some will tighten it up somewhat.

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What a fantastic picture! Could try a little beeswax on the tenon. That usually helps a lot with mine. smoking it will tighten it up also.

How do you like the poplar camp? That's one i have not tried by them. sounds kind of interesting.

[Haebar]

What a fantastic picture! Could try a little beeswax on the tenon. That usually helps a lot with mine. smoking it will tighten it up also.

How do you like the poplar camp? That's one i have not tried by them. sounds kind of interesting.

Thanks, I started to clear off a place on my desk and left the cords there to hold the pipe up. Thanks for the beeswax tip; I put some on before smoking and it helped some. The stem fit has tightened up considerably after smoking it. The heat and moisture swells the briar wood a little bit and makes the fitting tighter. I don't know when this pipe was smoked last; I got it on Ebay. The stem was so loose that the bowl would fall off if you tipped it just so.

The Poplar Camp is definitely worthy of smoking some more. After the initial lighting and down about 1/4 bowl it became very enjoyable. I don't know whether the wankiness of the first part of the bowl was due to the tobacco or the pipe. The pipe may have had a ghost. I need to smoke a few more bowls before I can give a fair review of the tobacco.

[Pipe Smoker]

Just opened my second tin of Solani 779, English Luxury Mixture. This stuff is pretty darned good.

[droy1958]

Haddos in a big ugly Custombilt

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Geeze, that reminds me of my nose warmer. Rustication looks so familiar......Now if I can just find it.....

[Emperor Zurg]

This weekend it was all G&H Rum Flake and SG Chocolate Flake in the big ol' MM General: one bowl a day. I actually started liking the Rum Flake better for this... even though it's second in line between the two for flavor, it burns better and leaves less moisture at the bottom of this tall bowl. Still, either one offers hours of smoking enjoyment in this big-arse pipe.

[Branzig]

Geeze, that reminds me of my nose warmer. Rustication looks so familiar......Now if I can just find it.....
Gonna have to see it!

Find it!

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[droy1958]

Gonna have to see it!

Find it!

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6646

6647

[Branzig]

6646

6647
I like it!

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[Emperor Zurg]

Smoking a bowl of a complete mystery blend from P&C.
I ordered 1# of G&H, Sweet Rum Twist...
I received 3 oz of some fruity smelling aromatic flake
I assume this substance is tobacco... because I haven't gotten sick or died... and because, while smoking it, I still retain the same jaded, pessimistic outlook on life in general... that and nothing unusual seems funny... I wish I knew what it was but I know what it ain't; and it ain't SRT. Even so, for an aromatic, it's really pretty good. I've sent them 2 emails about it but thus far they're ignoring me.

[BryGuySC]

I found two old flakes of Stonehaven tucked in my remnants box!
They even have crystallization streaks on them!
I shoved those suckers in a 1960s Barling and am smoking the crap out of it!

[Pipe Smoker]

A-B-ing these two vapers again: Dunhill DLNR vs. Wessex Classic Virginia. The Wessex is so good that I'm thinking that I won't order any more DLNR. The Wessex is less expensive, and mostly rubbed out, so a bit more convenient for me too. But a final decision isn't imminent -- I have about three years worth of DLNR on hand.

[Haebar]

Last night I smoked a bowl of my navy flake scraps in a Willard pot.

[cpmcdill]

Hearth & Home Chestnut in a Willard small billiard

[BryGuySC]

I was smoking a little R.O. Firestorm this morning after breakfast, and my niece (who is visiting today) walked up and said, "Eww, that smells like bacon!" I said, "Hmm, I guess I can see that."
She walked off, and I enjoyed the quiet.

[Emperor Zurg]

...my niece (who is visiting today) walked up and said, "Eww, that smells like bacon!"

Wait... 'eww, Bacon'?!? This does not compute!

Thinking of trying a chaw of G&H Sweet Whiskey Twist this afternoon. Smoking it, it's decent but I sure like Sweet Rum Twist better. I'm wondering how it compares as a chew.

[Haebar]

I was smoking a little R.O. Firestorm this morning after breakfast, and my niece (who is visiting today) walked up and said, "Eww, that smells like bacon!" I said, "Hmm, I guess I can see that."
She walked off, and I enjoyed the quiet.

That's curious that she would say it smelled like bacon. How old is she? Maybe she associates the smell of smoke with cooking bacon on a campfire? Did you smell it too?

[BryGuySC]

She is ten. I didn't put much weight to her comment. Just thought it funny.

Currently smoking
McClelland 2035 in a Grabow Starfire billiard; possibly my favorite pipe

[Bruck]

I was smoking a little R.O. Firestorm this morning after breakfast, and my niece (who is visiting today) walked up and said, "Eww, that smells like bacon!" I said, "Hmm, I guess I can see that."
She walked off, and I enjoyed the quiet.

I love the off-the-wall stuff kids say :)

[Haebar]

Smoking some navy flake scraps in a Dr. Grabow Grand Duke billiard. It's better now that I've let it dry out for 36 hours. (The tobacco, that is.)

[BryGuySC]

A mix of McClelland 2035 & 2010, in a 1930's Kaywoodie Drinkless.

[Pipe Smoker]

Puffing Dunhill DLNR in my venerable aluminum stem Kirsten Mariner. Despite my previous comment about not buying any more, DLNR is very fine stuff. Savory.

[droy1958]

White Knight in a Sav King's Cross.....
6652

[Haebar]

White Knight in a Sav King's Cross.....
6652

Hey David, what do you think about that White Knight? I've got a tin of it but have never tried it.

[droy1958]

Hey David, what do you think about that White Knight? I've got a tin of it but have never tried it.

Not great at descriptions, but it's smokey and sweet with a good balance. Has a great, but not long enough finish. It's kind of similar (to me) to Black House, but I think the Black House has some Black Cavendish in the blend....

[droy1958]

I was smoking a little R.O. Firestorm this morning after breakfast, and my niece (who is visiting today) walked up and said, "Eww, that smells like bacon!" I said, "Hmm, I guess I can see that."
She walked off, and I enjoyed the quiet.

BACON.....who said BACON? I'm in!!!!!! Geeeesh, I love BACON!!!!!!......

[droy1958]

I love the off-the-wall stuff kids say :)

No kidding. My good friends 10 year old niece was crappie fishing with us a few weeks ago. She came over and sat next to me and we fished while trying to solve several of the world's problems. She kept looking up at my beak and blurted out that I sure had a hairy nose and that I should consider doing a bit of cultivation. I went home that evening, and went to survey the issue and it wasn't that bad. I guess if you're looking up, it may be worse......

[JimInks]

MacBarren Virginia No. 1 in a Savinelli Bing's Favorite.

Where the hell has JimInks been on this thread? We miss you amigo.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I hadn't posted in a long time because I just got very self conscious of hogging this thread so much, and wasn't seeing a lot of other smokers. I hate seeing so much of me and so little of others. I need to see what others are smoking a lot more than I need to post my smokes. I'm glad you need to see me, but I need to see you guys just as much. Also, I've been very busy with a lot of things, and cut down on the number of forums I have been on, and cut down on my posts on the ones I have stayed on, even PSF. I admit it is heart warming to be missed.

Smoking C&D Crooner in the very first pipe I ever bought ($2.49) in 1974; a smooth three quarter bend Dr. Grabow Omega with a black vulcanite stem. Wouldn't take 10k for this pipe.

[Haebar]

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I hadn't posted in a long time because I just got very self conscious of hogging this thread so much, and wasn't seeing a lot of other smokers. I hate seeing so much of me and so little of others. I need to see what others are smoking a lot more than I need to post my smokes. I'm glad you need to see me, but I need to see you guys just as much. Also, I've been very busy with a lot of things, and cut down on the number of forums I have been on, and cut down on my posts on the ones I have stayed on, even PSF. I admit it is heart warming to be missed.

Smoking C&D Crooner in the very first pipe I ever bought ($2.49) in 1974; a smooth three quarter bend Dr. Grabow Omega with a black vulcanite stem. Wouldn't take 10k for this pipe.

Welcome back Jim! It is great to see you come back. What do you think about blends with deer tongue in general?

[JimInks]

Welcome back Jim! It is great to see you come back. What do you think about blends with deer tongue in general?

Thank you, Haebar.

I've only tried a couple, so I don't have enough frame of reference to adequately answer your question. I like Crooner, more so than I did when I had tried it in the past. Then again, the formula has been changed since then, and a little less deer tongue is in this mix now. I wish I had tried Henie's Blend when it had deer tongue, but I never even saw that blend until recent years.

Relaxing after a wonderful Mediterranean chicken dinner with a bowl of Peter Heinrichs Curly Block in a straight black sandblasted 1968 Dunhill Shell bulldog with a black vulcanite stem.

[JimInks]

Watch City Slices in a 1979 straight smooth Dr. Grabow Grand Duke 45 pot with a black stem.

[JimInks]

A couple minutes away from smoking D&R VIP in a 2004 smooth long shank Canadian Trever Talbot Ligne Bretagne Faite en Bretagne 4/3 with a black vulcanite stem.

[Lostmason]

Hiyas JimInks , nice to see ya in our little puddle again.
I've been smoking up my Captain Black original in a Friar billard with a nickel band
and filling out the day with a couple Felipe Dominicas (cigars)

Matt

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking Jim's Evolving Work Blend in a 2003 Stanwell Golden Danish 56 Rusticated Canadian with a black vulcanite stem.

[JimInks]

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

[JimInks]

Part way though this bowl of Angler's Dream in a slight bend 1984 Stanwell Antique 124 grain etched with a smooth front with a black vulcanite stem.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking 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. A bottle of Mountain Dew made with pure cane sugar is my drink. Watching the Braves-Reds ball game.

[BryGuySC]

Smoked a bowl of McLelland 2035 while on a lunt in the park with my wife

[droy1958]

Some Erin Go Bragh in a leather clad Ambassador aro beater pipe....
6656

[JimInks]

Sam Gawith Cabbie’s Mixture in a post WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Dublin straight smooth X155 Bulldog with a sterling silver band and a black vulcanite p-lip stem.

[BryGuySC]

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I hadn't posted in a long time because I just got very self conscious of hogging this thread so much, and wasn't seeing a lot of other smokers. I hate seeing so much of me and so little of others. I need to see what others are smoking a lot more than I need to post my smokes. I'm glad you need to see me, but I need to see you guys just as much. Also, I've been very busy with a lot of things, and cut down on the number of forums I have been on, and cut down on my posts on the ones I have stayed on, even PSF. I admit it is heart warming to be missed.

Smoking C&D Crooner in the very first pipe I ever bought ($2.49) in 1974; a smooth three quarter bend Dr. Grabow Omega with a black vulcanite stem. Wouldn't take 10k for this pipe.

I too, am glad to see you here again, Jim.

[JimInks]

Watch City Deluxe Crumb Cut in a 2016 PSF POY quarter bend black sandblasted Vermont Freehand egg with an aluminum band and a tortoise shell colored acrylic saddle stem. Ice water and bergs is my drink.

[droy1958]

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I hadn't posted in a long time because I just got very self conscious of hogging this thread so much, and wasn't seeing a lot of other smokers. I hate seeing so much of me and so little of others. I need to see what others are smoking a lot more than I need to post my smokes. I'm glad you need to see me, but I need to see you guys just as much. Also, I've been very busy with a lot of things, and cut down on the number of forums I have been on, and cut down on my posts on the ones I have stayed on, even PSF. I admit it is heart warming to be missed.

Smoking C&D Crooner in the very first pipe I ever bought ($2.49) in 1974; a smooth three quarter bend Dr. Grabow Omega with a black vulcanite stem. Wouldn't take 10k for this pipe.

Hey stranger! Best!.....

[JimInks]

Part way through this bowl of D&R William’s Delight in a 1979 no name French briar smooth full bend egg with a black vulcanite stem. Have enough left for about half a bowl.

[Pipe Smoker]

After my dinner at Kaiserhof, which featured pork and sauerkraut goulash (and a tall Hacker-Pschorr), my fill of Solani 779, English Luxury Mixture, is going down very nicely.

[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 with a black acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Sutliff Balkan Luxury Blend in a 2002 Ser Jacopo Delecta Fatta A Mano R1 sandblast Rhodesian with a smooth extension at the shank with a black acrylic stem. Have enough left for one more bowl.

[JimInks]

2012 Louisiana Red in a 2003 medium bend Nording 4 rough top sitter with a small rusticated area at the top left and a with a black vulcanite stem.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking Jim's Va/Bur in a 2015 Basil Meadows Bing Crosby Merchant Service replica with a smooth straight thin shank, aluminum band and black ebonite stem.

[JimInks]

The last of my open stash of Peretti Cuban Mixture in a 2016 Peretti's M.T. Natural made in Holland straight smooth brown Algerian briar billiard with a black vulcanite stem. Working and listening to The Beatles Channel on the XM.

[JimInks]

A couple minutes away from smoking Angler's Dream in a slight bend 1984 Stanwell Antique 124 grain etched with a smooth front with a black vulcanite stem.

[JimInks]

Just past the half way mark of this bowl of D&R William’s Delight in a 1979 no name French briar smooth full bend egg with a black vulcanite stem. This will finish the tin. A bottle of Boylan's Birch Beer made with pure cane sugar is my drink.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Watch City Old Dominion in a smooth straight early ‘60s Lane era “William Conrad” Charatan Executive Extra Large stretch apple with diagonal channel cuts on the lower right and left of the bowl along with a black vulcanite double comfort stem. Watching Mad Dog Russo.

[droy1958]

D&R Ryback Gold in a DH2 Bent....
6658

[JimInks]

Half way through this bowl of McCranie’s Red Ribbon, vintage 1996 in a smooth straight WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Sterling Canadian with a sterling silver band and a black vulcanite p-lip stem.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 1982 black sandblasted paneled slight bend Savinelli flat bottom sitter with a black vulcanite stem. A can of the very delicious Hansen's Mandarin Lime soda made with pure cane sugar is my drink.

[JimInks]

The last of my stash of Sutliff Balkan Luxury Blend in a 2002 Ser Jacopo Delecta Fatta A Mano R1 sandblast Rhodesian with a smooth extension at the shank with a black acrylic stem. Ice water and bergs is my evening drink.

[JimInks]

Part way through this bowl of Paul Olsen Dark Flake MOB in a slight bent black pattern etched 1979 Lorenzo Lorsan Sigma tilted top with a gray swirl colored stem.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Solani 633 in a smooth straight late 1970s Charatan 4148DC Reg. No. 203573 pot with a black double comfort vulcanite stem. Have enough for one more bowl.

[JimInks]

Not too far from finishing this bowl of MacBaren Burley London Blend in a 2015 three quarter bend two tone Chacom UPO Rouge squashed tomato with a black acrylic stem and shank.

[BryGuySC]

Rainy today, so I cleaned a few pipes instead of smoking. (Sad face)

[JimInks]

Peretti Coffee Blend in a 1979 smooth slight bend H. Jones Ltd. Easy Loader 391 Dublin with a black vulcanite stem.

[BryGuySC]

Writing that made me sad, so I loaded up a pipe of Dirty Myrtle, a blend I put together with Pete Seigel. It has been mellowing for about two years, and it is pretty good now!

[Emperor Zurg]

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I hadn't posted in a long time because I just got very self conscious of hogging this thread so much, and wasn't seeing a lot of other smokers. I hate seeing so much of me and so little of others. I need to see what others are smoking a lot more than I need to post my smokes. I'm glad you need to see me, but I need to see you guys just as much. Also, I've been very busy with a lot of things, and cut down on the number of forums I have been on, and cut down on my posts on the ones I have stayed on, even PSF. I admit it is heart warming to be missed.


You could always wait till evening and make one post listing all your smokes that day. That's what I'd do. Beats posting every 45 minutes on 6 different forums. Who has time for that

[JimInks]

You could always wait till evening and make one post listing all your smokes that day. That's what I'd do. Beats posting every 45 minutes on 6 different forums. Who has time for that

It is a challenge sometimes. But I'm busier in the evenings than I am during the day, and not as busy as I used to be either way. I do wonder when I see people like posts here, and I don't see them post their own smoke. Why is that?

Just finished smoking 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. A bottle of Cheerwine is my drink.

[JimInks]

Smoking the last of this sample of Sutliff Mark Twain in a 1975 medium bend sandblasted looking, smooth on the sides yellow Pioneer meer with a black vulcanite stem. And hoping for a day without rain for a change.

[JimInks]

Watch City Old Dominion in a smooth straight early ‘60s Lane era “William Conrad” Charatan Executive Extra Large stretch apple with diagonal channel cuts on the lower right and left of the bowl along with a black vulcanite double comfort stem.

[JimInks]

Now smoking McCranie’s Red Ribbon, vintage 1996 in a smooth straight WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Sterling Canadian with a sterling silver band and a black vulcanite p-lip stem. A can of Hansen's Creamy Root Beer made with pure cane sugar is my drink on this hot and humid day.

[BryGuySC]

I do wonder when I see people like posts here, and I don't see them post their own smoke. Why is that?


I know there are many times I have access to the internet, but not a pipe. (I work in I.T.) I drop into the forums when I have a break, but those are not times I can smoke.
I also don't smoke inside, so I am often on the couch with my wife watching TV and meandering through the net.

[JimInks]

I know there are many times I have access to the internet, but not a pipe. (I work in I.T.) I drop into the forums when I have a break, but those are not times I can smoke.
I also don't smoke inside, so I am often on the couch with my wife watching TV and meandering through the net.

I'd die if I couldn't smoke inside. I do all my work at home.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Sam Gawith Cabbie’s Mixture in a post WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Dublin straight smooth X155 Bulldog with a sterling silver band and a black vulcanite p-lip stem.

[Emperor Zurg]

I'd die if I couldn't smoke inside. I do all my work at home.

Truth be known, you'd probably live a lot longer in the end :D :D

As for me, I don't smoke all the time - only a bowl every couple days except when I'm out hunting or fishing.

I also don't post about a smoke unless it's noteworthy (or I'm bored and don't feel like doing anything else). I mean who cares if I smoked a bowl of Prince Albert and it tasted average and behaved like every other time me or anyone else has ever smoked Prince Albert. So what? Now if I smoked a bowl of PA and it blew me away for some reason then I'd post about it. Likewise if I smoked a bowl of Penzance and it was particularly awful I'd post about it. But the average stuff? I don't bother posting about that.

[JimInks]

A few minutes away from smoking P&W #515 in a 2003 IMP horn Meer with a black acrylic stem. Watching Mannix.

[Haebar]

Not too far from finishing this bowl of MacBaren Burley London Blend in a 2015 three quarter bend two tone Chacom UPO Rouge squashed tomato with a black acrylic stem and shank.

Jim, didn't they stop making MB Burley London Blend? I bet you have a stash of it.

[BryGuySC]

Elizabethan Match in a MM Missouri Pride.

[JimInks]

Half way through Watch City Persian Slipper in a 1975 three quarter bend black Dunhill Shell 52021 with a black vulcanite stem. Ice water and bergs is my evening drink.

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Jim, didn't they stop making MB Burley London Blend? I bet you have a stash of it.

I do. I made sure I got several pounds before it disappeared.

[JimInks]

Now smoking GLP Jack Knife RR in a smooth medium bend post-WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Shamrock Killarney 9BC with a sterling silver band and a black vulcanite stem.

[JimInks]

Now smoking the last of this tin of Solani 633 in a smooth straight late 1970s Charatan 4148DC Reg. No. 203573 pot with a black double comfort vulcanite stem. Tinned tobacco doesn't last so long in pots. Then again, neither does chicken soup! :)

[JimInks]

Half way through this bowl of Watch City Deluxe Crumb Cut in a 2016 PSF POY quarter bend black sandblasted Vermont Freehand egg with an aluminum band and a tortoise shell colored acrylic saddle stem.

[JimInks]

A few minutes away from smoking D&R VIP in a 2004 smooth long shank Canadian Trever Talbot Ligne Bretagne Faite en Bretagne 4/3 with a black vulcanite stem.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Sam Gawith Medium Virginia Flake in a 2014 Savinelli Gaius smooth brown slight bend black acrylic stem and ferrule 320KS author. Have just a little more work to do before I finish.

[JimInks]

Last smoke of the day is Angler's Dream in a slight bend 1984 Stanwell Antique 124 grain etched with a smooth front with a black vulcanite stem.

[Pipe Smoker]

Now puffing Fribourg & Treyer Vintage from a just-opened tin with nearly 3 years of age on it. It's a tasty, lightly topped medium brown Virginia. Soft smoking with a delightful room note.

As of yesterday evening, many of the F&T tobaccos were "Currently out of stock" at SmokingPipes, and they haven't received any for at least 4 months. I have enough Vintage to last me for several years, but I hope F&T hasn't left the business.

[BryGuySC]

A bowl of 2015 AJ's Vaper in a 1930's Kaywoodie Drinkless.

[droy1958]

It is a challenge sometimes. But I'm busier in the evenings than I am during the day, and not as busy as I used to be either way. I do wonder when I see people like posts here, and I don't see them post their own smoke. Why is that?

Just finished smoking 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. A bottle of Cheerwine is my drink.

I "like" posts even if I'm smoking cigars. I try to get out on the back deck and read the forums while I smoke whatever I'm smoking. By the way Jim, if you don't mind me asking, do you have a clue how many pipe blends you have. I'm just amazed. And also, do you have hired help to clean your pipes?......

[droy1958]

I'd die if I couldn't smoke inside. I do all my work at home.

I work from home also. I basically smoke all my cigars outside, but will cheat sometimes in the winter and go into my office and open a window when it's just too damn cold outside. I will hoot my pipe inside, but also try to keep it in my office. My wife is cool with me smoking whatever I want, where I want.....

[Cool Breeze]

Had some PS Luxury Bullseye Flake in a MM cobbit.

[Haebar]

Smoking some navy flake scraps in a Willard pot.
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20Photos%20001_zpsprpngxx0.jpg

[GWBowman]

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-6/4980DBA8-B48F-459A-B1E2-1A61EBE90A8D_zpslcxerk7x.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-6/4980DBA8-B48F-459A-B1E2-1A61EBE90A8D_zpslcxerk7x.jpg.html)
Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture in a meer with a dab of Blanton's Bourbon

[JimInks]

I "like" posts even if I'm smoking cigars. I try to get out on the back deck and read the forums while I smoke whatever I'm smoking. By the way Jim, if you don't mind me asking, do you have a clue how many pipe blends you have. I'm just amazed. And also, do you have hired help to clean your pipes?......

I have no idea how many blends I have or how many pounds of tobacco I have in the cellar. I haven't even bothered to count the open tins and baggies I'm smoking out of it. I'm congenitally lazy. I do have a fair idea of what blends I have, but I know I don't remember all of them. And I don't even have that big a cellar compared to some guys I know.

As for cleaning my pipes, I do that myself. I did ask my cats, Suzy and Molly, to help out, but all they wanted to do is to bat around and chew on the pipe cleaners, the little moppets!

Relaxing after a wonderful steamed mussels dinner with a bowl of MacBaren Burley London Blend in a 2001 black sandblasted three quarter bend Rinaldo Lithos YY bulldog with a tortoise shell acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

I work from home also. I basically smoke all my cigars outside, but will cheat sometimes in the winter and go into my office and open a window when it's just too damn cold outside. I will hoot my pipe inside, but also try to keep it in my office. My wife is cool with me smoking whatever I want, where I want.....

When I met my wife, she was helping to conduct anti-smoking clinics at her church. When we decided to get married, I said I only have one rule. I've been a pipe smoker since I was 13 and been smoking in the house since I was 16, and that I wasn't going to be one of those guys who goes outside to smoke his pipe while holding an umbrella in the rain. I said if you can put up with that, we'll never have a problem. Well, July 2 will be our 28th wedding anniversary, and we've never had a problem, and never gone to sleep at night mad at each other.

[cpmcdill]

C&D Red Odessa in a MM cob

[JimInks]

Now smoking 2012 Anniversary Kake in a smooth medium bend 1979 Chippendale (Charatan second) Rhodesian 49 with a black vulcanite stem. Watching the Braves-Phillies game and getting ready to go to work.

[JimInks]

Now smoking C&D Red Carpet in a medium bend 1983 Ascorti New Dear KS with a black acrylic stem. Needed more red Va. to smoke.

[BryGuySC]

Orlik Golden Sliced in a Comoy's Tawny Saddle billiard.

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking D&R Raccoon’s Delight in a smooth three quarter bend 1970s Charatan Belvedere 4211DC and a black vulcanite double comfort stem.

[JimInks]

Watch City Deluxe Crumb Cut in a 2016 PSF POY quarter bend black sandblasted Vermont Freehand egg with an aluminum band and a tortoise shell colored acrylic saddle stem.

[Pipe Smoker]

I've had two fills of F&T Vintage, and I'm now working on my second fill of Solani 779, English Luxury Mixture. The pipe is going exceptionally well today. I don't know why that happens, but I'm grateful when it does.

[JimInks]

Now smoking P&W #191 in a 2002 IMP smooth full bend egg shaped meer with a black acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

Now enjoying Sam Gawith Cabbie’s Mixture in a post WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Dublin straight smooth X155 Bulldog with a sterling silver band and a black vulcanite p-lip stem. Ice tea and bergs is my drink on this cool, lightly breezy day. I'm savoring it before the hot summer starts.

[Haebar]

About to light up a bowl of MacBaren Roll Cake in a smooth Dr. Grabow Grand Duke billiard.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Cup O’ Joes #4 Yeti Flake in a straight smooth patent era 1952 Dunhill Bruyere ODA apple 806 B124 with a black vulcanite stem. Ice water and bergs is my evening drink.

[droy1958]

I have no idea how many blends I have or how many pounds of tobacco I have in the cellar. I haven't even bothered to count the open tins and baggies I'm smoking out of it. I'm congenitally lazy. I do have a fair idea of what blends I have, but I know I don't remember all of them. And I don't even have that big a cellar compared to some guys I know.

As for cleaning my pipes, I do that myself. I did ask my cats, Suzy and Molly, to help out, but all they wanted to do is to bat around and chew on the pipe cleaners, the little moppets!

Relaxing after a wonderful steamed mussels dinner with a bowl of MacBaren Burley London Blend in a 2001 black sandblasted three quarter bend Rinaldo Lithos YY bulldog with a tortoise shell acrylic stem.

Well I'm a numbers man and I can help you out with one eye closed, and probably with one hand tied behind my back. Let me try.....errrr, I think I can. It's coming to me... You have over 61 blends, and over 7 pounds of tobacco..... Errrrrr....was I correct?....

[droy1958]

When I met my wife, she was helping to conduct anti-smoking clinics at her church. When we decided to get married, I said I only have one rule. I've been a pipe smoker since I was 13 and been smoking in the house since I was 16, and that I wasn't going to be one of those guys who goes outside to smoke his pipe while holding an umbrella in the rain. I said if you can put up with that, we'll never have a problem. Well, July 2 will be our 28th wedding anniversary, and we've never had a problem, and never gone to sleep at night mad at each other.

That's great Jim! Congrats on her putting up with you that long! I know it's a two way street, but you're right about never going to sleep mad at each other. It'll just fester in the morning. We don't argue because things can always be worked out with calmer heads. If there's a problem, just face it head on and do exactly what she tells me to do. I've been following Nannette around since August 31st 1991. She probably wouldn't​ have kept me around that long, but I can still out run her, so it looks like I'm still following her. Anyhow, I'm blessed to have a woman who'll put up with all my faults, as few as they are......😁

[BryGuySC]

Smoked a haphazard mixture of McClelland 2010, 5105, and 2020 while on a walk with my wife.

[Haebar]

About to fire up a bowl of G&H Sweet Rum Twist in this KBB Yello-Bole.
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20001_zpsjsg8h9xj.jpg

[JimInks]

Relaxing after a wonderful chicken parmesan and spaghetti dinner with a bowl of 2012 Louisiana Red in a 2003 medium bend Nording 4 rough top sitter with a small rusticated area at the top left and a with a black vulcanite stem. Still tangy, but age has refined the overall flavor.

[droy1958]

Relaxing after a wonderful chicken parmesan and spaghetti dinner with a bowl of 2012 Louisiana Red in a 2003 medium bend Nording 4 rough top sitter with a small rusticated area at the top left and a with a black vulcanite stem. Still tangy, but age has refined the overall flavor.

We made a venison parmesan a couple of nights ago. Good stuff Maynerd.....

[JimInks]

Well I'm a numbers man and I can help you out with one eye closed, and probably with one hand tied behind my back. Let me try.....errrr, I think I can. It's coming to me... You have over 61 blends, and over 7 pounds of tobacco..... Errrrrr....was I correct?....

No, no, no, no, no.... I have 2,000 blends which I merged into six strands of tobacco. David Copperfield taught me how to do it.

[droy1958]

No, no, no, no, no.... I have 2,000 blends which I merged into six strands of tobacco. David Copperfield taught me how to do it.

Well I just knew I was correct! I just knew you had over 61 blends! I just amaze myself, and probably you and most on here also. I'll just jump out there and predict that you have more than 3....Errrrrr, I mean 2 lighters or other means to light a pipe.... I just have a feeling that I'm not that far off....

[JimInks]

Not far from finishing this bowl of C&D Burley Flake #3 in a 1980s Peterson 314 Full Bend black Sandblast system pipe with a black vulcanite p-lip stem.

[JimInks]

Almost finished smoking Penzance in a black pebble finish straight 2003 Cavicchi C. Fatto A Mano lovat with a black acrylic stem. Been phone chatting with friends.

[JimInks]

Paul Olsen Dark Flake MOB in a smooth medium bend straight grain 2001 Karl Erik Ekstravagant brandy with a leaf engraved silver band and a black acrylic stem.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Angler's Dream in a slight bend 1984 Stanwell Antique 124 grain etched with a smooth front with a black vulcanite stem. I may finish the day with this smoke.

[Emperor Zurg]

Been meaning to try a chaw of G&H Sweet Whiskey Twist, finally got around to it. Cut a 3/16" coin and cut that in two with a razor blade. Not bad at all but SRT is still the best rope for chewing (and smoking) IMO. YMMV of course, especially if you're a whiskey drinker, which I'm not...

[Haebar]

Smoking a bowl of G&H Rum Twist in a Sunrise Dublin. I really like this tobacco!
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigarbum%20004_zpsv7joqyra.jpg

[JimInks]

Half way through this bowl of 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. A can of Hansen's Mandarin Lime made with pure cane sugar is my drink.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Watch City Old Dominion in a smooth straight early ‘60s Lane era “William Conrad” Charatan Executive Extra Large stretch apple with diagonal channel cuts on the lower right and left of the bowl along with a black vulcanite double comfort stem.

[JimInks]

Now smoking Old Companion in a smooth 1998 Parker 489 three quarter bend Billiard and a black vulcanite stem. Ice tea and bergs is my drink.

[JimInks]

Old Dark Fired in a quarter bend 1970s GBD Prehistoric Rhodesian 9438 with a perspex stem.

[BryGuySC]

Orlik Golden Sliced in a Savinelli Roma 626.

[cpmcdill]

Frog Morton's Cellar in a Willard small billiard

[JimInks]

Half way through this bowl of C&D Burley Ribbon Cut in a 1970s slight bend black sandblasted Comoy's Silver Cloud 624 sitter with a silver pearl gray acrylic stem. Ice water and bergs is my evening drink.

[JimInks]

Part way through this bowl of Cup O’ Joes #4 Yeti Flake in a straight smooth patent era 1952 Dunhill Bruyere ODA apple 806 B124 with a black vulcanite stem.

[Haebar]

Earlier tonight I smoked a bowl of G&H Curly Cut in a Dunhill Shell billiard.

[JimInks]

Now enjoying D&R VIP in a 2004 smooth long shank Canadian Trever Talbot Ligne Bretagne Faite en Bretagne 4/3 with a black vulcanite stem. Working and listening to the MLB talk on the XM.