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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2017 19:35:42 GMT -5
Sub Title: Give my Regards to Bond Street
Ever since I was a wee broth of a punk I used to look at all the Codger Blends that were more or less all unflavored junk to me. However, I loved some of the art on the boxes and tins. In particular I liked the art on Bond Street, later renamed Bourbon Street. I recently picked up a vintage tin. While I was lighting up I looked up Jim's review.
Soap, perfume, 1 star.
Every review of Jim's I read and agree with. This one was no different, save one thing:
All of the negatives he pointed out were all positive to me. Goes to show how objective a review he gives, and I can trust the words he uses. That I liked what he did not does not lessen the accuracy of the review, it actually enhances it.
The art on Bond Street reminds me of everything from Dickensian art to George Cohan's Give my regards to Broadway. And, I still have almost 14 ounces left to enjoy.
Jim, you are one Yankee Doodle Dandy!
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Post by papipeguy on Aug 11, 2017 19:56:48 GMT -5
I look at reviews as guidelines to find out what someone's impressions are of how the parts add up to the whole. There are many times that I scratch my head wondering what I'm missing in certain blends and then there are the ones that give the "aha" moment when what I thought is spot on. So, I get where you're coming from.
The main thing I appreciate about Jim's reviews, and several others, is that he's neither a basher or a gusher over any blend. Well, except in the case of Strang. Jim let's the number of stars he appoints speak to his judgement.
Finally, I smoked Bond Street in the early 1970's and swore it was a sub-brand of Proctor & Gamble. It definitely has its fans so to each his own. As it turns out I have developed a taste for Lakelands over the past couple of years, so there may be help for me yet.
Enjoy the rest of you tub of Bond Street.
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Post by JimInks on Aug 11, 2017 20:16:37 GMT -5
Sub Title: Give my Regards to Bond Street Ever since I was a wee broth of a punk I used to look at all the Codger Blends that were more or less all unflavored junk to me. However, I loved some of the art on the boxes and tins. In particular I liked the art on Bond Street, later renamed Bourbon Street. I recently picked up a vintage tin. While I was lighting up I looked up Jim's review. Soap, perfume, 1 star. Every review of Jim's I read and agree with. This one was no different, save one thing: All of the negatives he pointed out were all positive to me. Goes to show how objective a review he gives, and I can trust the words he uses. That I liked what he did not does not lessen the accuracy of the review, it actually enhances it. The art on Bond Street reminds me of everything from Dickensian art to George Cohan's Give my regards to Broadway. And, I still have almost 14 ounces left to enjoy. Jim, you are one Yankee Doodle Dandy! As John alluded to in his comments, my reviews are only guides, not recommendations or rejections. I don't rate for my personal tastes, either. If I did, a ton of my reviews would read differently and be rated differently. Even in the case of Strang, which is a fav of mine, I don't say in the review that I think it's "the best durn tobacco made today". I only say that when I post in the WAYS thread when I'm having a bowl. Sometimes, I don't think I should even do that, but it's become a tradition. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2017 21:13:06 GMT -5
yeah, he's fair minded and all that, but he's still a mug!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2017 21:14:50 GMT -5
If he smokes a Bulldog while saying, "yeah, this is Biggy talkin', see?" I am heading for the door!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2017 21:36:59 GMT -5
oh what the hey . . . . as long as were heaping praise on him, I'd even go so far as to say he's competent!
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Post by JimInks on Aug 11, 2017 21:43:30 GMT -5
yeah, he's fair minded and all that, but he's still a mug! Dis mug's gonna send Slats and Sluggy to yer house to knock yer teeth out, see! Myeah, youse mug!  I'd have them dot your eyes, but you need them to fry the eggs, yolk pupils!  |
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Post by JimInks on Aug 11, 2017 21:45:32 GMT -5
oh what the hey . . . . as long as were heaping praise on him, I'd even go so far as to say he's competent! It's too late to make up to me, see. Youse in biiiiig trouble, now, see. Myeah! |
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Post by goose on Aug 12, 2017 11:35:22 GMT -5
The Master  |
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Post by Matthew on Aug 15, 2017 16:46:10 GMT -5
oh what the hey . . . . as long as were heaping praise on him, I'd even go so far as to say he's competent! |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Aug 15, 2017 17:14:56 GMT -5
oh what the hey . . . . as long as were heaping praise on him, I'd even go so far as to say he's competent!  |
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Post by JimInks on Aug 15, 2017 18:50:22 GMT -5
Please don't make his head get any bigger than it already is! Nice baby picture of ya, Roy. |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Aug 15, 2017 19:51:19 GMT -5
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Post by Matthew on Aug 15, 2017 20:10:54 GMT -5
Why Sir ! JimInks is the most "Humble" person I know.Having read his reviews thourghly from Acadia to Zinfindale. I can say he surpasses meer competence. He delves closely to Impotance,,,err,,Omnipotence. (one of them) Jim can I please have my Bubble pipe back,,,,PLEASE. |
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Post by JimInks on Aug 15, 2017 22:58:56 GMT -5
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Post by JimInks on Aug 15, 2017 23:00:18 GMT -5
Why Sir ! JimInks is the most "Humble" person I know.Having read his reviews thourghly from Acadia to Zinfindale. I can say he surpasses meer competence. He delves closely to Impotance,,,err,,Omnipotence. (one of them) Jim can I please have my Bubble pipe back,,,,PLEASE. Too late, bud. We used it for a billyklubb blend and it melted! |
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your mouth! 