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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 6, 2017 0:20:46 GMT -5
Upon the advice of many here and elsewhere I've spent hours moving my pipe pics from photobucket over to Imgur. Let's see how it goes... Stairway up to mancave ![]()  Top of the stairs...  Set up for a poker game a few months back...    My modest tobacco cellar before going to the TAPS expo in Apr. (Top left shelf)  After the TAPS expo  My Craigslist $100 Pipe, Tobacco and TV wall unit   Corner unit holds some of the 29 Jars of tobacco I picked up from a closed C.B. Perkins Tobacco Shop sale.  Top shelf some of my favorite pipes. Second shelf, cigar stuff. Third Shelf, several of my 30+ mason jars of baccy. Fourth shelf, my son Nick's pipes  Top shelf, my Esoterica stash... Margate, Woodbridge, Stonehaven & Penzance. Second shelf, 30 sumpin tins. Third shelf, many of my frequent smokes. Fourth shelf, a dozen C.B. Perkins jars.  The whole enchilada.   Some mood lighting.  Most of the modest stable...  I kinda got a thing for those Bent Bulldogs. Here's about 10 or so of the 15 I've acquired...  Finally, my estate sale Mancave Art (except for the two watercolors.)         Settin up some briars for an evening tobacco medley...  |
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Post by zeavran1 on Jul 6, 2017 21:14:48 GMT -5
I could vacation in that cave!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2017 21:19:06 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this for us, ....again. still hope to see this in person one day.
Love the new name of that hosting site.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 6, 2017 22:19:48 GMT -5
I could vacation in that cave! Thanks Z, It's a work in progress. I'm now on the prowl for... 1. A couple of leather chairs. I'd prefer wingback's but will settle for club chairs. I want to set em up with a really nice marble chess set I picked up in the Philippines back in the 80's. 2. Vintage tobacco advertising & artwork. 3. A wooden cigar store Indian. (I'd settle for one of the replica's that are made out of crushed walnut shells) gotta be cheap though. |
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Post by papipeguy on Jul 7, 2017 10:06:15 GMT -5
Looking good. I'm sure you'll find Imgur a whole friendlier to use.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 20, 2017 9:02:19 GMT -5
Looking good. I'm sure you'll find Imgur a whole friendlier to use. You'e right John. Much less delay (latency) with this site, not always gettin bombarded with pop up ads. Just got to figure how to put all of those photos, I uploaded, into albums? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2017 12:02:16 GMT -5
Now you just need to put in a killer stereo system.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 20, 2017 12:15:22 GMT -5
Pretty nice digs for a caveman!  Check out any consignment stores that you may have in your area. The wife and I picked up a custom made Drexel heritage sofa that appears to have come from a formal living room, it is in pristine condition...had to cost thousands, we paid $110.00 for it. I have seen the chairs you describe in the store, and they don't take anything that isn't in excellent condition. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 20, 2017 23:20:04 GMT -5
Pretty nice digs for a caveman! Check out any consignment stores that you may have in your area. The wife and I picked up a custom made Drexel heritage sofa that appears to have come from a formal living room, it is in pristine condition...had to cost thousands, we paid $110.00 for it. I have seen the chairs you describe in the store, and they don't take anything that isn't in excellent condition. I'm with ya boss. I've been checkin em out and scouring CL. Just got to be patient. |
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Post by goose on Jul 20, 2017 23:25:18 GMT -5
Awesome
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 20, 2017 23:58:48 GMT -5
Now you just need to put in a killer stereo system. Pen Man, You obviously missed my Hi Fidelity Unit!  Heck brutha, it has all of the bases covered.... Cassette player (with auto-reverse) Cd Player And of course Am/FM And... Bass Boost !  |
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Post by Elston Gunn on Jul 22, 2017 0:08:12 GMT -5
Seriously nice man cave!
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Post by simnettpratt on Jul 22, 2017 3:52:10 GMT -5
One of the best caves ever. And whiskey and potato chips - dinner fit for a king But Dill Pickle? Seriously? |
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Post by dustin on Jul 22, 2017 12:18:44 GMT -5
Looks great man!
I am jealous of the amount of room you have in that man cave. I wish I had room for a poker table in my smoke room. Looks like you are stocked up on tobacco for a day or two. Enjoy!
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 22, 2017 12:19:00 GMT -5
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 22, 2017 12:25:47 GMT -5
Looks great man! I am jealous of the amount of room you have in that man cave. I wish I had room for a poker table in my smoke room. Looks like you are stocked up on tobacco for a day or two. Enjoy! Thanks Dustin. I think you could probably do what I do with the poker table. Mine folds up and I tuck it outta the way in the south dormer window area of my room. Fold up the 8 chairs and stick them down there with it. Seen here on the right side down by the window.. ![]()  When I have poker games I just move the table and chairs out of the dormer area and move my desk and chair down into it. Being as I only have a game here every month or so, it's not that big of an inconvenience. |
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Post by simnettpratt on Jul 22, 2017 16:22:56 GMT -5
You can redeem yourself by telling me what's in them two decanters. And if you say Clan MacGregor and Kentucky Deluxe dammit, I'm bringing my own shite! |
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Post by Yohanan on Jul 22, 2017 17:27:35 GMT -5
Great Job, Congrats!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 18:40:14 GMT -5
You can redeem yourself by telling me what's in them two decanters. And if you say Clan MacGregor and Kentucky Deluxe dammit, I'm bringing my own shite! I suspect Dino has tastes way above that level. At least Ushers and Old Crow! 💩🤡 |
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Post by simnettpratt on Jul 22, 2017 18:42:40 GMT -5
Hee hee |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 19:00:45 GMT -5
Now you just need to put in a killer stereo system. Pen Man, You obviously missed my Hi Fidelity Unit! Heck brutha, it has all of the bases covered.... Cassette player (with auto-reverse) Cd Player And of course Am/FM And... Bass Boost ! I was thinking of some 6ft tall speakers with a 24 inch subwoofer in the corner...lol |
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Post by deadfrog on Jul 22, 2017 19:27:27 GMT -5
Sweet mancave! You've put together a really comfortable and functional smoking lounge there. Very nice!
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 22, 2017 20:53:18 GMT -5
You can redeem yourself by telling me what's in them two decanters. And if you say Clan MacGregor and Kentucky Deluxe dammit, I'm bringing my own shite! Ha. The bourbon is 1792. Not an expensive whiskey, but good for the price. The scotch. Well, that's a different matter entirely. It's Glenrothes. One of my favorite single malts. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 22, 2017 20:57:52 GMT -5
Hee hee You guys are killin me. I know I'm cheap, but sheesh.  Don't get me wrong, I definitely have some inexpensive bourbon and scotch for those that don't drink much and might not appreciate my Glenrothes or Blantons. Not a snob, just, well, uhmmmm... Thrifty. Yeah, that's the ticket ... Thrifty. (the Blonde calls it cheap  ) |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 22, 2017 20:59:38 GMT -5
Sweet mancave! You've put together a really comfortable and functional smoking lounge there. Very nice! Thanks Frog. It's a great little place to enjoy some of life's simple pleasures. I'm sittin up in it now as I enjoy my 4th pipe this evening, sippin a corona and perusing TBP. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 21:03:57 GMT -5
1792 and Buffalo Trace are my two favorite Bourbons. I am an Islay and Speyside fan as far as Scotch goes, but enjoy most single malts. How about Tequila? I mean, good tequila?
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 22, 2017 21:18:48 GMT -5
1792 and Buffalo Trace are my two favorite Bourbons. I am an Islay and Speyside fan as far as Scotch goes, but enjoy most single malts. How about Tequila? I mean, good tequila? Don, Like most sailors, I've had my fair share of Jose', not to mention some of my worst hangovers from it as well. Can't tell ya how many Prairie Dog shots have crossed these lips. Nowadays, it seems that my tequila consumption is limited to a couple of margaritas with my senorita on our date nights. Most of the time they're Patron. |
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Post by simnettpratt on Jul 22, 2017 22:43:21 GMT -5
1792 is smooth and good for the money. It reminds me of butterscotch. I've never had Glenrothes; my favorite scotch is Dalmore (not the cigar malt, unfortunately). Most of the older posters seem to like Laphroaig, but I've never had it.
Never had a tequila I've liked as much as bourbon or scotch. Patron Silver to me has no flavor, though I like the bottle. I always think man, for $50 I could have had some Wild Turkey Rare Breed. All time favorite scotch is Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit. I tried it because Malt Enthusiast or comeone rated it 98%, and I agree. Rare Breed came in at 95%, with which I also agree.
I don't like rum or gin at all, and vokda not much.
PS I think Jose is nasty.
PPS After two shots of 1792 and one of Glenrothes though, I'd probably be eatin' on them Dill Pickles...
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jul 22, 2017 23:04:00 GMT -5
1792 is smooth and good for the money. It reminds me of butterscotch. I've never had Glenrothes; my favorite scotch is Dalmore (not the cigar malt, unfortunately). Most of the older posters seem to like Laphroaig, but I've never had it. Never had a tequila I've liked as much as bourbon or scotch. Patron Silver to me has no flavor, though I like the bottle. I always think man, for $50 I could have had some Wild Turkey Rare Breed. All time favorite scotch is Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit. I tried it because Malt Enthusiast or comeone rated it 98%, and I agree. Rare Breed came in at 95%, with which I also agree. I don't like rum or gin at all, and vokda not much. PS I think Jose is nasty. PPS After two shots of 1792 and one of Glenrothes though, I'd probably be eatin' on them Dill Pickles... Been drinkin single malt scotch since 1982. My preferred approach is to drink it neat and sip it's heavenly goodness. Laphroig! Now that's a different story entirely. Absolutely the most peaty, licrocey scotch I've ever had. Definitely have to cut it with water. If you haven't had Glenrothes you don't know what yer missin. |
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Post by simnettpratt on Jul 23, 2017 1:10:52 GMT -5
Went to the liquor store also around 1982, and asked if there was a scotch guy. Scotch guy comes out and I tell him look, I know it's an acquired taste, and I will hate it my first time, but what scotch would you recommend for a rank beginner? He reaches down to the bottom shelf and produces a bottle of Scoresby. I got one of those small bottles and, when I got home, decided to try the nasty Scoresby before I ruined my palate on what I planned on drinking. It was love at first sip. Oh, peat and whisky, awesome. Still, if I could choose between scotch and bourbon, I'd pick bourbon. I think scotches are so different, with bourbon I'm more likely to get something I like. Wanted to try some fancy scotch once, so dropped $250 on a bottle of something that was laid down in 1976. It was a really refined flavor-I-didn't-like-in-the-first-place. Aw |
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