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Post by Cramptholomew on Jul 3, 2019 15:49:31 GMT -5
I too was blessed by Santa of the Patch! This is really cool stuff. Already Googled a bunch of it and came up Partially Empty. A really cool Purex Caboose was in tow, as well I'll be giving it a whirl tonight! Thanks so much, Santa!  |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 3, 2019 16:18:48 GMT -5
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Post by elric on Jul 3, 2019 18:53:32 GMT -5
The pound of B20 Black Cavendish made it to my door! Yipee.
The first 3 Chinese pipes from Ms von Rip-off were also waiting at my door this morning. They look ok I guess ..... no gifted tamper that was promised.
Packing left a lot to be desired. Inside a pipe bag then wrapped in a thin layer of bubble wrap & chucked into the box.
Seriously, I could feel the pipes banging around when I picked up the box.
I'll fire up the Poker later in the hope that the pipe hasn't been treated with formaldehyde or any other deadly chemical that the Chinese are wont to use.
[Are Patchers aware that the Chinese regularly treat clothing textiles with formaldehyde? It inhibits wrinkling apparently]
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Jul 3, 2019 19:21:19 GMT -5
Had an unexpected package waiting for me at the door when I got home. A very nice 1st generation Kaywoodie with a stinger that I'll actually leave in this pipe. It's my first Kaywoodie as well Also, some OLD tobacco that is going to find a nice little home on my shelf. I've been looking at these packages for 5 minutes now. I love the Vintage packages. Thank you sir. I raise my pipe to you this afternoon. 
The good news: the Kaywoodie stinger does exactly what it's supposed to.
The bad news: this means you will be carrying a hanky with you to wipe the stinger if it gurgles.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2019 19:21:37 GMT -5
Somebody just told me I’m receiving another “ surprise “......by a member that needs all of our thoughts and Prayers but finds the time to play Santa is July. He’s definitely one in a billion 👍👍👍👍👍
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Jul 3, 2019 19:30:04 GMT -5
[Are Patchers aware that the Chinese regularly treat clothing textiles with formaldehyde? It inhibits wrinkling apparently] Everyone treats clothing with formaldehyde resin -- that's what "permanent press" is.
It's also why "permanent press" shirts are so damned sweaty/hot to wear. They are literally coated in plastic. Sure, you can skip ironing, but you'll melt like the wicked witch of the West if you walk outside.
I've given up on permanent press shirts. It's not a tradeoff that works for me.
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Post by elric on Jul 3, 2019 19:34:26 GMT -5
I'll fire up the Poker later in the hope that the pipe hasn't been treated with formaldehyde or any other deadly chemical that the Chinese are wont to use. [Are Patchers aware that the Chinese regularly treat clothing textiles with formaldehyde? It inhibits wrinkling apparently] Hope that I didn't speak too soon ...... the Poker smokes ok I guess but after several puffs I'm getting some sort of odd taste from whatever the bowl has been coated with. I'm starting to get a warm sensation, feeling a bit numb, relaxed with a sense of ........ oh wait ..... it's just my pain meds kicking in .......  |
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Post by elric on Jul 3, 2019 19:56:50 GMT -5
[Are Patchers aware that the Chinese regularly treat clothing textiles with formaldehyde? It inhibits wrinkling apparently] Everyone treats clothing with formaldehyde resin -- that's what "permanent press" is.
It's also why "permanent press" shirts are so damned sweaty/hot to wear. They are literally coated in plastic. Sure, you can skip ironing, but you'll melt like the wicked witch of the West if you walk outside.
I've given up on permanent press shirts. It's not a tradeoff that works for me.
Really? Did not know that. If memory serves, permanent press shirts are at least 50% synthetic, yes? [polyester] Would have thought that formaldehyde in textiles would be banned in civilised [Western] countries by now but I guess that most clothes are made in Asia these days. Formaldehyde is used in all sorts of manufactured goods; wood particle boards & carpets come to mind. Not great especially with babies & little kids. There is no acceptable level of formaldehyde in the human body. Back to the Poker; I'm not kidding when I say this, I've had to put the Poker down because my tongue & mouth is becoming irritated. [Totally non-bitey blend; Holiday match mixed 50/50 with 310 Modern English] Might be a good idea to get some sandpaper for these Chinese bowls. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2019 20:55:23 GMT -5
elric........I have 10 of that makers pipes and never an odd smoke or odor from any. Hope your Poker smokes better for you👍👍👍
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 3, 2019 20:58:14 GMT -5
Mine smokes with no ill side effects.
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Post by elric on Jul 3, 2019 21:26:59 GMT -5
elric ........I have 10 of that makers pipes and never an odd smoke or odor from any. Hope your Poker smokes better for you👍👍👍 No sudden seizures? Temporary blindness? Projectile vomiting? Nothing of that nature? Good to know. Apart from the weird taste & irritated mouth, I can already tell that it's a good smoker. What a shame that the seller is not on the level, I would've bought many more pipes had she not ripped me off. These three I got fairly cheap - $52usd. The next three are dearer [because she scammed me] $90usd but one is a bent Bamboo Sitter & the other two look cool, so it could be worse. Six of the pipes will do me just fine. There is a bent Poker that I like & have found another Road Town seller. I get the feeling that there's going to be a heap of them on the market. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2019 21:38:51 GMT -5
elric........I’ve never had an issue with this seller. Not only counting my ten that I smoke often, I purchased one for a friend back in NY last year and one recently for Josh, a friend and member of the Patch. The pipe struck my eyes immediately. I asked Annabelle to ship to a friend and please include a hand Made fancy tamper. She took good care of me and Josh is happy so far. She explained to me that she got ripped off on the first three pipes you won from the US post office, which I think her mistake was NOT passing this information on to you. This way you would be aware of future shipping costs. Honestly, ALL of my ten pipes are good to great smokers. No foul taste of mouth issues so far....maybe mine have more fiberglass......lol. Hope your others are issue free and give you great smokes for many happy and healthy years of smoking pleasure 👍👍👍
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Jul 3, 2019 21:48:26 GMT -5
Everyone treats clothing with formaldehyde resin -- that's what "permanent press" is. It's also why "permanent press" shirts are so damned sweaty/hot to wear. They are literally coated in plastic. Sure, you can skip ironing, but you'll melt like the wicked witch of the West if you walk outside. I've given up on permanent press shirts. It's not a tradeoff that works for me.
Really? Did not know that. If memory serves, permanent press shirts are at least 50% synthetic, yes? [polyester] As far as I know, you can give any light fabric the "permanent press" dip/spray.
Polyester blends are also hot/sweaty as all get out, even without the "permanent press"
Would have thought that formaldehyde in textiles would be banned in civilised [Western] countries by now but I guess that most clothes are made in Asia these days. Formaldehyde is used in all sorts of manufactured goods; wood particle boards & carpets come to mind. Not great especially with babies & little kids. There is no acceptable level of formaldehyde in the human body. The United States is pretty lax about these kinds of things. In the case of permanent press shirts, the formaldehyde is intended to be bonded pretty permanently into a resin, so only "small" amounts should off-gas. Is that dangerous? beats me. Is it sweaty? Most definitely. |
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Post by elric on Jul 3, 2019 22:56:51 GMT -5
elric ........I’ve never had an issue with this seller. Not only counting my ten that I smoke often, I purchased one for a friend back in NY last year and one recently for Josh, a friend and member of the Patch. The pipe struck my eyes immediately. I asked Annabelle to ship to a friend and please include a hand Made fancy tamper. She took good care of me and Josh is happy so far. She explained to me that she got ripped off on the first three pipes you won from the US post office, which I think her mistake was NOT passing this information on to you. This way you would be aware of future shipping costs. Honestly, ALL of my ten pipes are good to great smokers. No foul taste of mouth issues so far....maybe mine have more fiberglass......lol. Hope your others are issue free and give you great smokes for many happy and healthy years of smoking pleasure 👍👍👍 Glad that you've had good experiences Ted. I'm taking sandpaper to the rest of my bowls simply because I don't trust Chinese ..... well, Chinese anything (Only a year or two back Mattel had to dump a heap of product because the Chinese sub-contractors used lead paint ... on childrens toys) Charging $5 for 'p&h' on every pipe is a scam. Huge difference between $52 & $90; only difference being that I paid $11 extra for the Bamboo pipe. My German sellers send up to 8 pipes in the one order for the same price as one. They actually appreciate repeat business. Despite saying that she had included a tamper in this order, it's conspicuous by it's absence. |
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Post by elric on Jul 3, 2019 23:11:22 GMT -5
Really? Did not know that. If memory serves, permanent press shirts are at least 50% synthetic, yes? [polyester] As far as I know, you can give any light fabric the "permanent press" dip/spray.
Polyester blends are also hot/sweaty as all get out, even without the "permanent press"
Would have thought that formaldehyde in textiles would be banned in civilised [Western] countries by now but I guess that most clothes are made in Asia these days. Formaldehyde is used in all sorts of manufactured goods; wood particle boards & carpets come to mind. Not great especially with babies & little kids. There is no acceptable level of formaldehyde in the human body. The United States is pretty lax about these kinds of things. In the case of permanent press shirts, the formaldehyde is intended to be bonded pretty permanently into a resin, so only "small" amounts should off-gas. Is that dangerous? beats me. Is it sweaty? Most definitely. Ever since my mother bought me a bulky warm looking acrylic jumper as a young kid, I will not wear synthetic material. It was a new textile at the time so mother was keen to know what I thought; although I was around 9yo I can still remember telling her that it made me sweat when in the sun & shiver when in shade. Mother went back to knitting with wool. Yes any material can be treated with formaldehyde but I meant that permanent-pressed shirts in particular were 50% polyester by design. From what you wrote, it would seem that they're bonding the formaldehyde to synthetics in particular ('resin') as part of the process. Gives off "small amounts" of formaldehyde gas? Formaldehyde & formalin was found in vaccines intended for babies & little kids. When asked, the Health dept. said that there is "no acceptable levels of formaldehyde in the human body.". Formaldehyde in carpets is particularly dangerous to babies & toddlers. As temps rise, chemicals in the carpet (as well as fly spray if it's used in the home) start to vaporise where the concentrated levels stay low, just at the right height for little ones to breathe in. |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Jul 4, 2019 12:47:26 GMT -5
Yes any material can be treated with formaldehyde but I meant that permanent-pressed shirts in particular were 50% polyester by design. From what you wrote, it would seem that they're bonding the formaldehyde to synthetics in particular ('resin') as part of the process. The formaldehyde is the resin. A formaldehyde compound and a fixative are sprayed on the garment, and in combination, they fuse into a durable plastic layer over the fibers. Little or no un-polymerized formaldehyde should remain afterwards You could use any fiber you want, really. 50% polyester is just cheaper than all-natural. If you're really worried about the formaldehyde remnants after the resin is formed, here's a guide to avoiding such garments: www.contactderm.org/files/public/Patient%20Handouts/ZZ%20FORMALDEHYDE%20RESIN%20FINISH.pdfI don't really think the trace remnants of formaldehyde are bad for my health. It just makes for a very sweaty shirt |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 5, 2019 5:17:34 GMT -5
I've been enjoying dunhill early morning pipe, so this month I've ordered myself a tin of charatan first bowl to see how it compares.
I'll post my thoughts when I've smoked it.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 5, 2019 22:39:15 GMT -5
4 boxes of Carter Hall!
Woo Hoo !!
One of my fave OTCs.
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Post by headrott on Jul 6, 2019 17:43:09 GMT -5
Got two Watch City orders yesterday. Here they are (plus another 3P's that I smoked last night, but not in this picture). Gonna try the PSD TOY tonight; Can't wait!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 17:17:42 GMT -5
SP sale on Sutliff Private Stock tins Alexander Bridge and Great Outdoors.
Bulks: Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake, Natural Dutch Cavendish
Sutliff: Ready Rubbed Match, Basin Street Blues
via UPS, so a weeks waiting time for delivery.
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Post by elric on Jul 9, 2019 17:30:58 GMT -5
Got two Watch City orders yesterday. Here they are (plus another 3P's that I smoked last night, but not in this picture). Gonna try the PSD TOY tonight; Can't wait! You must really like Firedance Greg. It's the only SG blend that I've tried & was rather disappointed. I guess blackcurrant flavoured baccy is a love it or hate it thing. Nice score btw. |
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Post by elric on Jul 9, 2019 17:54:40 GMT -5
The 2nd order of 3 Chinese briars arrived [minus the promised tamper]
The bent bamboo sitter is a nice looking pipe but the army Bulldog & army bent 'Diamond shank' I'm not overly impressed. It's like they were made by a 2nd-rate craftsman or someone still learning how to make pipes.
One thing in common with all of the Chinese pipes [except the bent Bamboo] is they don't have a smooth transition from mouthpiece to shank.
Every other pipe I own, from my antique 20's briars to my more modern briars from Brebbia to George Jensen for example, have an accurate meeting of the two.
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Post by headrott on Jul 10, 2019 0:55:20 GMT -5
Got two Watch City orders yesterday. Here they are (plus another 3P's that I smoked last night, but not in this picture). Gonna try the PSD TOY tonight; Can't wait! You must really like Firedance Greg. It's the only SG blend that I've tried & was rather disappointed. I guess blackcurrant flavoured baccy is a love it or hate it thing. Nice score btw. Yes elric, I do like Firedance quite a bit. I like BBF, and Firedance is basically BBF with some blackberry flavoring added to it. Some have said the blackberry flavor is over the top, but the 50g tin I am smoking doesn't seem over the top to my tastes. I am hoping the 250 boxes aren't heavier in blackberry flavor though......  Are you saying that it's the only SG blend you have been dissapointed in? Or, the only SG blend you have tried? |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 10, 2019 4:16:12 GMT -5
You must really like Firedance Greg. It's the only SG blend that I've tried & was rather disappointed. I guess blackcurrant flavoured baccy is a love it or hate it thing. Nice score btw. Yes elric , I do like Firedance quite a bit. I like BBF, and Firedance is basically BBF with some blackberry flavoring added to it. Some have said the blackberry flavor is over the top, but the 50g tin I am smoking doesn't seem over the top to my tastes. I am hoping the 250 boxes aren't heavier in blackberry flavor though...... Are you saying that it's the only SG blend you have been dissapointed in? Or, the only SG blend you have tried? Blackberry, you say...hmm I might just have to add a tin of this to my next purchase. |
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Post by elric on Jul 10, 2019 4:29:46 GMT -5
You must really like Firedance Greg. It's the only SG blend that I've tried & was rather disappointed. I guess blackcurrant flavoured baccy is a love it or hate it thing. Nice score btw. Yes elric , I do like Firedance quite a bit. I like BBF, and Firedance is basically BBF with some blackberry flavoring added to it. Some have said the blackberry flavor is over the top, but the 50g tin I am smoking doesn't seem over the top to my tastes. I am hoping the 250 boxes aren't heavier in blackberry flavor though...... Are you saying that it's the only SG blend you have been dissapointed in? Or, the only SG blend you have tried? It's the only SG blend that I've tried [tobaccopipes is nearly always out of stock] I won a tin of Firedance & Black Forest on an ebay auction. Haven't popped the BF yet. Yes I've read that Firedance is BBF with a topping. Would the flavour dissipate if I aired it for a while? |
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Post by headrott on Jul 10, 2019 5:17:16 GMT -5
Yes elric , I do like Firedance quite a bit. I like BBF, and Firedance is basically BBF with some blackberry flavoring added to it. Some have said the blackberry flavor is over the top, but the 50g tin I am smoking doesn't seem over the top to my tastes. I am hoping the 250 boxes aren't heavier in blackberry flavor though...... Are you saying that it's the only SG blend you have been dissapointed in? Or, the only SG blend you have tried? It's the only SG blend that I've tried [tobaccopipes is nearly always out of stock] I won a tin of Firedance & Black Forest on an ebay auction. Haven't popped the BF yet. Yes I've read that Firedance is BBF with a topping. Would the flavour dissipate if I aired it for a while? I feel it would. The tin I had was a year and a half old, and the topping is somewhat apparent, but not as apparent as some have reported. I believe it’s because the topping dissipated after the year and a half. I say this because the SG blend is not nearly as moist as otherSG blends.... |
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Post by headrott on Jul 10, 2019 5:19:02 GMT -5
Yes elric , I do like Firedance quite a bit. I like BBF, and Firedance is basically BBF with some blackberry flavoring added to it. Some have said the blackberry flavor is over the top, but the 50g tin I am smoking doesn't seem over the top to my tastes. I am hoping the 250 boxes aren't heavier in blackberry flavor though...... Are you saying that it's the only SG blend you have been dissapointed in? Or, the only SG blend you have tried? Blackberry, you say...hmm I might just have to add a tin of this to my next purchase. I recommend itt. It’s a great blend. But will say theBBF and definitely Kendal Plug is better. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 10, 2019 5:44:55 GMT -5
BBF with Blackberry on top... and for some reason I havent tried this yet. That needs to change.
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Post by kbareit on Jul 10, 2019 5:49:18 GMT -5
I think I'll have to try this as well. For some reason I was under the impression it had cinnamon in it. I really need to read the descriptions.
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Post by elric on Jul 10, 2019 7:13:16 GMT -5
Just checked my Firedance. Doesn't have much of a blackcurrant tin note. Can't remember how it smelt fresh.
It must have had a little age on it when I bought it 6 months ago because it has quite a plume of sugar crystals forming.
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