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Post by papipeguy on Mar 2, 2016 9:33:32 GMT -5
Last Fall there was a rumor going around that Warrior and Mick McQuaid plugs were going to be discontinued. I did a bit of a panic buy for myself and a couple of other members here. I have not heard anything since then and James Fox in Dublin knew nothing about the rumors. I enjoy the prep work and especially the rewarding smoke that these plugs give me. I've also been smoking Peterson Perfect Plug on a regular basis since it is more readily available here and less expensive. I'm also anxiously awaiting War Horse Plug to be released. Anyway, here's the haul from James Fox.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 2, 2016 9:45:35 GMT -5
John, I see Warrior Plug, ordered some from Simon last year, no show, I really liked it. Thought he said he was haveing trouble with Customs, really don't know.
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Post by sparks on Mar 2, 2016 10:05:22 GMT -5
Same here, Brad. I had an order placed, saw a bunch of other orders coming in, but never heard a peep about mine. I just wrote it off.
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Post by sparks on Mar 2, 2016 18:13:24 GMT -5
I have a handful of Warrior and Mick McQuaid. I intend to try 3 P's at some point as John has said it's pretty damn good. If that can satisfy my plug fix when I need it, I'll write the others off. Too much of a pain to get and not cheap.
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Post by phonomet on Mar 2, 2016 21:30:34 GMT -5
Wow, you sure do! Do you keep them in their original packaging?
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 2, 2016 21:56:28 GMT -5
Yes, phono, but I put them in Mason jars.
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Post by lestrout on Mar 2, 2016 23:31:08 GMT -5
Simon told me he got dinged on the last blockade run, so no more Condor/etc pipeline there. Papi - I assume that fine pic there of the plug goodies included my stash?
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 3, 2016 9:06:47 GMT -5
Yes, Les, that's the load that included your goodies. I feel another order coming on sometime in April or May. I'll let you know in case you want anything.
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Post by phonomet on Mar 3, 2016 13:37:14 GMT -5
Yes, phono, but I put them in Mason jars. Gotcha, that makes sense. |
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 3, 2016 16:03:49 GMT -5
Any other than my own plug knocked me off my feet with it´s vitamin N!  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2016 21:43:08 GMT -5
As a raging 3P fan, I highly recommend trying it. I don't think it's as hardcore as some would suggest, in the Vitamin N department. More just a good mellow medium-to-strong smoke that can last for hours.
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Post by username on Mar 4, 2016 14:27:47 GMT -5
I need to get more plugs its just my credit card keeps getting bounced by the bank when I try to order from James Fox. I find myself rationing my plugs because of that. At least with plugs I find they tend to smoke longer then flakes or ribbon.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2016 19:54:36 GMT -5
Plugs seem to smoke longest for me; makes sense, as they are the densest.
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 6, 2016 20:10:48 GMT -5
I'm smoking 3P now as a matter of fact. Less expensive and more readily available here; but I'll never not have the above on hand.
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Post by Darin on Mar 6, 2016 21:52:46 GMT -5
Plugs are great and they seem to preserve flavors that are disrupted after exposure to oxygen.
Samuel Gawith Cob Plug is one that I really enjoy as well as GLP Triple Play and JackKnife Plug.
I'm currently pressing some plugs myself with a 6-ton shop press and will post pics when complete.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 7, 2016 8:32:22 GMT -5
Them European plugs are satisfying and delicious...but as Sparks said, they are not for the faint of wallet.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2016 22:22:50 GMT -5
Surely there's someone in the pipe community with a yacht who makes frequent trips to the UK and could bring back a few hundred pounds for personal use.
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Post by mikemac on Mar 7, 2016 23:37:34 GMT -5
My favorite are Mick McQuaid and Warrior Plug, however the cost of buying from across the pond, I have changed to Peterson 3Ps and G.L. Pease Triple Play. I had some FVF plug, but could not taste the difference from it to the flake version.
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 8, 2016 10:33:56 GMT -5
I just checked the prices at James Fox for the plugs and they have raised the price significantly. Over US$5.00/50 gram plug.
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Post by Darin on Mar 9, 2016 21:42:42 GMT -5
Recently broke into this dark and oily treat ... 2007 SG Cob Plug:  |
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 10, 2016 8:42:17 GMT -5
That Cob Plug is a mighty beast and I love it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 0:13:24 GMT -5
Finally tried JackKnife Plug and thoroughly enjoy it. Good to alternate with bowls of Old Joe Krantz.
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 12, 2016 8:27:07 GMT -5
I need to revisit Triple Play and Jack Knife. It's been a few years since I've tried them.
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Post by Darin on Mar 12, 2016 17:03:47 GMT -5
Now ... if we could just get some War Horse Plug ... LOL
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Post by fadingdaylight on Mar 12, 2016 19:42:49 GMT -5
Now ... if we could just get some War Horse Plug ... LOL +10 |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2016 18:48:58 GMT -5
I need to revisit Triple Play and Jack Knife. It's been a few years since I've tried them. I have not tried Triple Play, but JackKnife Plug holds its own alongside 3P and other classics... |
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Post by Baboo on Mar 18, 2016 18:55:54 GMT -5
Salty Dogs is also a real winner!!!
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Post by charl on Mar 19, 2016 3:56:48 GMT -5
Hmm, now I feel like Kendal Plug!
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 19, 2016 7:58:04 GMT -5
I want to try Salty Dogs but it's been sold out here forever and I don't feel like jumping through hoops to get it from Europe.
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Post by Baboo on Mar 19, 2016 8:31:49 GMT -5
I want to try Salty Dogs but it's been sold out here forever and I don't feel like jumping through hoops to get it from Europe. Papi - PM me your mailing address info again and I'll send you a cut off my plug :-) |
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