What Did You Smoke Today? (Pipe Edition)

[JimInks]

Just finished work and 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.

[JimInks]

Smoker’s Pride Mellow in a smooth three quarter bend 1979 Ben Wade Golden Matt freehand sitter.

[GWBowman]

Pete, loose application is exactly why it was written that way. This is the ninth time the FDA has attempted to grab a hold of premium cigars, and they are basically acting like a rabid dog looking to bite. They're relentless, and they want unimpeded access to make the next generation completely smoke-free.

IMHO, it really isn't about a particular form of tobacco. It's not about tobacco at all. From the day the government first regulated a legal product, because they know better than everyone else, nothing is safe. WE THE PEOPLE messed up by not squashing it and telling the government to stick to what is actually their job. Now look at all the lead way some agencies have. They pass "Regulations" on their own, instead of passsing/ammending the law. Tobacco, sweets, salty food...nothing is safe. We'll have to start disguising our tobacco as marijuana.

Peter Stokkebye 701 Virginia in a Dr. G

[JimInks]

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

[Bruck]

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

Jim - I was initially taken aback that someone of your esteem would be puffing a bargain basement blend, but I see there are some decent reviews of it on tobaccoreviews.com, including yours. Can't judge a book by its cover!

[JimInks]

Amphora Brown in a 1990s slight bend black Sasieni 4 Dot Ruff Root Dark 4 Dublin.

[Alligator Gar]

Just polished off a bowl of Pinkerton Burley mixed with SG Commonwealth in the SPD Peterson. Burned fast and hot; my burley is too dry, I think. Off to buff some cigar stands I made of spalted Live Oak and Cherry Laurel.

[JimInks]

Hal O' the Wind in a 2015 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend tomato military mount with an aluminum accent, horn ferrule, and cumberland p-lip stem.

[JimInks]

Jim - I was initially taken aback that someone of your esteem would be puffing a bargain basement blend, but I see there are some decent reviews of it on tobaccoreviews.com, including yours. Can't judge a book by its cover!

I didn't hold out much hope for it when a friend offered to send me some (he sent 6 ounces). He loves it and wanted me to, also. I think it's decent for a lawn mower, uncomplicated smoke. Nothing world shaking, but fit for when you just want to smoke something pleasant without giving it much thought. I think a blend like that has some merit, especially at that price. Btw, I actually prefer and recommend the Smoker's Pride Mellow over the Rich Taste. It is a pretty fair VaBur with no topping. Not much nuance, but again, it's a good work smoke at a bargain price, so I bought a bag of it for those instances.

[NeverBend]

2015 Red Ronnett's Sonnett in a 1961 Barliing's Make #5179 saddle billiard with warm tea on an overcast and gloomy afternoon. Still, better outside than in.

Congrats to the KC Royals and the Toronto Bluejays on a great season but that's as far as it goes...

Mets in 6.
Yankees take the American League East in 2016.