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Post by urbino on Oct 16, 2023 18:47:03 GMT -5
I have 3 tins of Astleys, Royal Tudor, on the way...one of my faves. Hopefully the order will be here by the weekend. I bought from Iwan Ries and really think they are a fine establishment...Polite service from knowledgeable staff. Turns out IR called me up this morning and said they only had one tin in stock. So they still get a plus for politeness, but being knowledgeable about their inventory is out the door. 😋 I can't say that surprises me. I visited IR a couple of times when I lived in eastern Iowa, and it was indeed a good experience. Technologically, though, they are so far behind the curve they can't even see it. I'm not surprised they don't have any kind of real-time inventory system. |
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Post by urbino on Oct 16, 2023 19:11:56 GMT -5
I picked up an estate pipe from SP. It's a Golden Arrow 291, made by Comoy's. It's in excellent shape, although the mortise-tenon joint is a bit looser than I'd like. About as classic a billiard shape as billiards gets:   |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 16, 2023 19:30:05 GMT -5
Definitely a classic. Nice find.
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Post by urbino on Oct 16, 2023 19:32:45 GMT -5
Definitely a classic. Nice find. Thanks, Bob. |
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Post by Silver on Oct 16, 2023 19:39:59 GMT -5
Very nice, urb. Makes me wanna brew a pot of tea. Gotta like the classics.
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Post by urbino on Oct 16, 2023 19:48:57 GMT -5
Very nice, urb. Makes me wanna brew a pot of tea. Gotta like the classics. Thanks, Pete. I'll likely want to brew some Rooibos tea or something when I take it outside to smoke it, in a bit. Chilly out there. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 16, 2023 20:01:22 GMT -5
I picked up an estate pipe from SP. It's a Golden Arrow 291, made by Comoy's. It's in excellent shape, although the mortise-tenon joint is a bit looser than I'd like. About as classic a billiard shape as billiards gets: Certainly a strong addition to your collection, Urb. |
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Post by urbino on Oct 16, 2023 20:47:14 GMT -5
Thanks, Russ!
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Post by olbluesmoke on Oct 17, 2023 0:20:18 GMT -5
Turns out IR called me up this morning and said they only had one tin in stock. So they still get a plus for politeness, but being knowledgeable about their inventory is out the door. 😋 I can't say that surprises me. I visited IR a couple of times when I lived in eastern Iowa, and it was indeed a good experience. Technologically, though, they are so far behind the curve they can't even see it. I'm not surprised they don't have any kind of real-time inventory system. Interestingly enough, they gave me a call just before they closed. They left a message indicating they had found three tins and wondered if I was still interested. 🤔🤔🤔 |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Oct 17, 2023 0:23:25 GMT -5
I picked up an estate pipe from SP. It's a Golden Arrow 291, made by Comoy's. It's in excellent shape, although the mortise-tenon joint is a bit looser than I'd like. About as classic a billiard shape as billiards gets: Very nice, you got a gooder one there. |
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Post by urbino on Oct 17, 2023 0:28:01 GMT -5
I picked up an estate pipe from SP. It's a Golden Arrow 291, made by Comoy's. It's in excellent shape, although the mortise-tenon joint is a bit looser than I'd like. About as classic a billiard shape as billiards gets: Very nice, you got a gooder one there. Thanks! Just got done with its first smoke. It's nice and light and the airway is free and clear. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Oct 17, 2023 0:33:38 GMT -5
Very nice, you got a gooder one there. Thanks! Just got done with its first smoke. It's nice and light and the airway is free and clear. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Which tobacco got the honor? -Geoff |
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Post by urbino on Oct 17, 2023 0:34:17 GMT -5
Capstan Navy Flake. It's becoming a favorite.
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Post by olbluesmoke on Oct 17, 2023 0:39:40 GMT -5
Capstan Navy Flake. It's becoming a favorite. I haven't tried that one, but I've heard many positive reviews. |
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Post by urbino on Oct 17, 2023 0:42:37 GMT -5
Capstan Navy Flake. It's becoming a favorite. I haven't tried that one, but I've heard many positive reviews. Remind me. You're an SWR man? |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Oct 17, 2023 0:47:31 GMT -5
I haven't tried that one, but I've heard many positive reviews. Remind me. You're an SWR man? Yes, that's me. I came to SWR late in the game. I also enjoy full English blends. Are you mostly a flake guy? Straight VAs? English/Balkan devotee? VAPERS? |
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Post by urbino on Oct 17, 2023 0:54:07 GMT -5
Remind me. You're an SWR man? Yes, that's me. I came to SWR late in the game. I also enjoy full English blends. Are you mostly a flake guy? Straight VAs? English/Balkan devotee? VAPERS? I do tend to like flakes, it seems. A lot of my favorites are flakes: Orlik Golden Sliced, Evening Flake, Marlin Flake, Navy Flake, Luxury Bullseye Flake, etc. Most of them I do a fold and stuff. Some of the thicker flakes, that doesn't work very well. Virginias, VA/Pers, and Virgentals are in my wheelhouse, but I find I've been smoking more Englishes lately. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Oct 17, 2023 0:59:15 GMT -5
Yes, that's me. I came to SWR late in the game. I also enjoy full English blends. Are you mostly a flake guy? Straight VAs? English/Balkan devotee? VAPERS? I do tend to like flakes, it seems. A lot of my favorites are flakes: Orlik Golden Sliced, Evening Flake, Marlin Flake, Navy Flake, Luxury Bullseye Flake, etc. Most of them I do a fold and stuff. Some of the thicker flakes, that doesn't work very well. Virginias, VA/Pers, and Virgentals are in my wheelhouse, but I find I've been smoking more Englishes lately. Very nice. Which Englishes do you prefer? |
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Post by urbino on Oct 17, 2023 1:06:57 GMT -5
I do tend to like flakes, it seems. A lot of my favorites are flakes: Orlik Golden Sliced, Evening Flake, Marlin Flake, Navy Flake, Luxury Bullseye Flake, etc. Most of them I do a fold and stuff. Some of the thicker flakes, that doesn't work very well. Virginias, VA/Pers, and Virgentals are in my wheelhouse, but I find I've been smoking more Englishes lately. Very nice. Which Englishes do you prefer? Lately I've been smoking Bengal Slices (there's those flakes again), Drucquer & Sons First Amendment, Presbyterian Mixture, Peterson Standard Mixture. Some Peretti stuff. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Oct 17, 2023 1:13:31 GMT -5
Very nice. Which Englishes do you prefer? Lately I've been smoking Bengal Slices (there's those flakes again), Drucquer & Sons First Amendment, Presbyterian Mixture, Peterson Standard Mixture. Some Peretti stuff. Good selection you have there. It's been quite a while since I've smoked LJP, but I recall enjoying Omega and British. |
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Post by urbino on Oct 17, 2023 1:39:57 GMT -5
Lately I've been smoking Bengal Slices (there's those flakes again), Drucquer & Sons First Amendment, Presbyterian Mixture, Peterson Standard Mixture. Some Peretti stuff. Good selection you have there. It's been quite a while since I've smoked LJP, but I recall enjoying Omega and British. I've got a few of their blends around. Cambridge Flake. Boston Flake. Their 150th Anniversary blend. Some others. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Oct 17, 2023 1:46:14 GMT -5
Good selection you have there. It's been quite a while since I've smoked LJP, but I recall enjoying Omega and British. I've got a few of their blends around. Cambridge Flake. Boston Flake. Their 150th Anniversary blend. Some others. You do like the flakes, for sure. Well, I'm off to try and get some rest. I hope you enjoy that new acquisition. |
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Post by urbino on Oct 17, 2023 1:47:53 GMT -5
I've got a few of their blends around. Cambridge Flake. Boston Flake. Their 150th Anniversary blend. Some others. You do like the flakes, for sure. Well, I'm off to try and get some rest. I hope you enjoy that new acquisition. Thanks, Geoff. Have a good one. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Oct 18, 2023 1:36:58 GMT -5
Turns out IR called me up this morning and said they only had one tin in stock. So they still get a plus for politeness, but being knowledgeable about their inventory is out the door. 😋 I can't say that surprises me. I visited IR a couple of times when I lived in eastern Iowa, and it was indeed a good experience. Technologically, though, they are so far behind the curve they can't even see it. I'm not surprised they don't have any kind of real-time inventory system. Well my, my, my. IR got back to me yesterday to tell me I would be receiving those 3 tins after all. Seemed to be just a tad bit of confusion on their part. Thank you, Gentleman. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 20, 2023 13:48:35 GMT -5
Just ordered another vintage railroad postcard for my collection and should get it sometime next week.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Oct 20, 2023 18:09:58 GMT -5
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 20, 2023 18:16:24 GMT -5
 My Briarville purchase arr’d. Pete XL315 standard system with box and bag. I hesitated on this one b/c of its small size, compared to the Pubs and Houses, and the lack of a stinger. But it smokes very well indeed. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 20, 2023 19:18:58 GMT -5
Nice looking smokers, John and Bob!
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Post by urbino on Oct 20, 2023 20:48:12 GMT -5
Couple of good pickups there, fellas. Congrats!
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Post by coalsmoke on Oct 21, 2023 5:59:55 GMT -5
Very fine pipes indeed!
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