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Post by urbino on Jan 6, 2024 1:37:09 GMT -5
What sort of a blend is/was it? Hey Urb! I only have vague memories and impressions of the original. My recollection was that it was a black cavendish blend, just as the match is. It’s listed as vanilla flavored, but there is something else there I can’t quite put my finger on (besides anisette). I seem to remember that the original had more topping on it than the match does, I get the impression that the match is a much better quality version than the original. I don’t remember the original being that great and the match is a pretty good smoke for its genre, nothing that interests me now though. Hiya, Ted! If it's predominantly black cavendish, yeah, I'm probably not much interested, either. |
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chasingembers
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First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
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Post by chasingembers on Jan 6, 2024 4:33:29 GMT -5
Captain Black Grape before bed.  |
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Post by coalsmoke on Jan 6, 2024 5:35:45 GMT -5
Good Saturday Morning! It's 29° here with a light snow flurry and about an inch of snowfall is in the forecast over the next twenty-four hours. This afternoon I have to make a supermarket run, do some laundry, and scan some newly arrived postcards. Starting the smoking day with a bowl of HH Pure VA Flake in the Peterson Rosslare 106 smooth billiard and there's a fresh travel mugga coffee tucked underneath my jacket. Have a great weekend everybody!
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Post by coalsmoke on Jan 6, 2024 6:10:24 GMT -5
Lit up a bowl of Christmas Cheer in the Pete smooth billiard. Even though it's now on the dry side from being in the day jar for some weeks, it's still deep and rich.
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Post by urbino on Jan 6, 2024 6:14:13 GMT -5
Mornin', Russ.
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Post by coalsmoke on Jan 6, 2024 6:33:57 GMT -5
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Post by coalsmoke on Jan 6, 2024 7:19:21 GMT -5
Good Morning Again! It's still 29° here and very damp with snow on the way soon. Currently smoking a bowl of Limerick Flake in the Pete smooth billiard, an excellent tobacco that I always try to have on hand. Time to check the latest headline news and sip some more coffee.
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Post by coalsmoke on Jan 6, 2024 8:28:44 GMT -5
Just lit up a bowl of Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake, another excellent tobacco that I always get whenever I can.
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Post by just ol ed on Jan 6, 2024 10:58:15 GMT -5
Hope all having a nice weekend so far. 10Russians in old Nording freehand, usual ClassicCoke by side
30, to 34, none so far but snow probable
Ed-slow dealing with..
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Post by Silver on Jan 6, 2024 12:37:36 GMT -5
Happy Saturday! Started the day with a couple bowls of Haunted Bookshop in the Saturday cob and coffee. Dealing with the residue of this cold and watching Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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Post by Goldbrick on Jan 6, 2024 12:45:34 GMT -5
I just got my hands on Sutliff Argosy Match from West Virginia Smokeshop (along with a few other things). It’s been about 40 years since I smoked Argosy and I don’t know when it was discontinued. Upon opening the bag, it was amazing to me that I could still remember the smell of the original and how much this match blend is like it. I’ve loaded up a cob and I’m about to have a nostalgic smoke. What sort of a blend is/was it? I have to jump in, because Argosy Black was my first tobacco purchase as a new pipe-smoker, back in 1979. There was a Regular in a gold and White pouch, and the black in a red and white pouch; both had a ship's captain at his wheel on the front. The old Argosy Black was a mostly black tobacco with bright flecks of some unknown{to me that is} tobacco, and had an almost oily feel to it from all the dressing...But I remember I really liked it. Like Ted said, there was something other than Vanilla going on in there, a sharp ,tangy sweetness that sets it apart from other vanilla blends...but I didn't know that then. Thanks turbocat, I may order some of that stuff; I like a little time-travel now and then. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Jan 6, 2024 12:52:04 GMT -5
F.M.O.T.T. in a Savinelli 177 Prima Serie, black coffee on the side.
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Post by just ol ed on Jan 6, 2024 12:55:24 GMT -5
Abingdon in Ascorti spot-carved billard, post brunch apple juice & meds
Slow moving ED
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Post by turbocat on Jan 6, 2024 14:22:25 GMT -5
Captain Black Grape before bed. Your owl pipe is looking great these days! |
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Post by john on Jan 6, 2024 14:23:17 GMT -5
Captain Black Grape before bed. Duane, 5hat has to be one of the absolute best Meer carvings I’ve see ever!! WOW!! |
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Post by john on Jan 6, 2024 14:27:37 GMT -5
Decided to start the day where yesterday left off... Royal Yacht in the Danish Pride Handmade Freehand... here’s a different view... A bottle of water alongside...  |
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Post by exbenedict on Jan 6, 2024 15:01:27 GMT -5
Smokers Haven Brian's Blend, Peterson bulldog army mount
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Post by Goldbrick on Jan 6, 2024 15:03:43 GMT -5
Carter Hall in my Dr Grabow Starfire bulldog.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 6, 2024 15:44:07 GMT -5
Captain Black Grape before bed. You made me want to open my big tub, but that's a big commitment. |
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Post by Silver on Jan 6, 2024 16:16:48 GMT -5
Friar's Bayou in the Saturday cob. Watching The Shawshank Redemption.
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Post by just ol ed on Jan 6, 2024 16:44:03 GMT -5
finished Abingdon in LaughingBacchus meer. To be as mentioned, cigar & munchies during f.ball, Steelers/Ravens
Ed
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Post by urbino on Jan 6, 2024 17:11:44 GMT -5
What sort of a blend is/was it? I have to jump in, because Argosy Black was my first tobacco purchase as a new pipe-smoker, back in 1979. There was a Regular in a gold and White pouch, and the black in a red and white pouch; both had a ship's captain at his wheel on the front. The old Argosy Black was a mostly black tobacco with bright flecks of some unknown{to me that is} tobacco, and had an almost oily feel to it from all the dressing...But I remember I really liked it. Like Ted said, there was something other than Vanilla going on in there, a sharp ,tangy sweetness that sets it apart from other vanilla blends...but I didn't know that then. Thanks turbocat, I may order some of that stuff; I like a little time-travel now and then. Interesting, Herb. Thanks for the info. Argosy is one of those blends I've heard about but never really knew anything about. |
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Post by Silver on Jan 6, 2024 17:51:08 GMT -5
Friar's Bayou in the Saturday cob. Tombstone is on the tube.
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Post by turbocat on Jan 6, 2024 17:57:14 GMT -5
I just popped a tin of Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend from Dec 2010. I’m smoking it in a Butz Choquin calabash.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 6, 2024 18:16:31 GMT -5
Happy Saturday! Started the day with a couple bowls of Haunted Bookshop in the Saturday cob and coffee. Dealing with the residue of this cold and watching Raiders of the Lost Ark. needs to relinquish the title to you, Pete. Not many mortals feel like smoking while fending off such a malady. My sinus infection gives me no desire to consider smoking....Pipewimp! |
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Post by urbino on Jan 6, 2024 18:36:22 GMT -5
I just popped a tin of Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend from Dec 2010. I’m smoking it in a Butz Choquin calabash. That tres elegant one? |
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Post by turbocat on Jan 6, 2024 19:12:18 GMT -5
I just popped a tin of Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend from Dec 2010. I’m smoking it in a Butz Choquin calabash. That tres elegant one? Yes, I’ve fallen out of the habit of posting pics here  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 6, 2024 19:15:46 GMT -5
Yes, I’ve fallen out of the habit of posting pics here Fall back in it or Silver will get onto you. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Jan 6, 2024 20:08:27 GMT -5
TK-6 in a nose-warming Whitehall Rhodesian, iced tea on the side.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Jan 6, 2024 20:16:47 GMT -5
C&D Palmetto Balkan in my 2008 Dunhill Amber Root 4103 oval shank Billiard.  |
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