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Post by puffy on Jan 1, 2018 12:10:35 GMT -5
I received an order of tobacco a couple days ago.Enough to last me about half the new year..I'm thinking that there must be something psychological about having a good supply of tobacco because the more I have on hand the more I tend to smoke..Just A random thought to start a new year.
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Post by Matthew on Jan 1, 2018 12:22:48 GMT -5
Yes and no,I can get overwhelmed and shy away from the
quantities.Don't want to open a jar and ruin the aging.
Can't decide which blend I want.It usually comes down to
what is on my desk and what pipe is closest.But my smoking
will remain constant according to how much I have to get done.
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Post by crapgame on Jan 1, 2018 12:49:33 GMT -5
the more I have the more I want..
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2018 13:33:08 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2018 13:40:28 GMT -5
... After reading these first postings, I was thinking that some psychological think tank would probably love to gather a bunch of us together in a room and ask us about 60,000 questions or so. I'm sure they would have some wild papers to publish in their journals for their peers to read  Happy New Year Pipers!
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Post by rblood on Jan 1, 2018 13:44:00 GMT -5
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Post by dervis on Jan 1, 2018 13:50:01 GMT -5
Sometimes I will be smoking blend A and think no way I can find anything as good as this. Then I have to buy 100 more to test that theory apparently.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2018 14:13:37 GMT -5
With me it's not about finding a greater blend, just different. Carter Hall is not better or worse than Chatham Manor to me. Just a subtle difference that makes me grab for one or the other, depending.
I am only good for four bowls a day at the most, so how much I have makes no difference. My limits on bowls/day affects my buying, not the reverse. If I smoke more it takes its toll on my taste buds and mouth. That may be due to all the meds I am on.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jan 1, 2018 19:10:35 GMT -5
With me it's not about finding a greater blend, just different. Carter Hall is not better or worse than Chatham Manor to me. Just a subtle difference that makes me grab for one or the other, depending. I am only good for four bowls a day at the most, so how much I have makes no difference. My limits on bowls/day affects my buying, not the reverse. If I smoke more it takes its toll on my taste buds and mouth. That may be due to all the meds I am on.I sometimes experience the same thing. Not on any meds though. Dave, I think it's more to do with ph levels of one's mouth/body. (not that your meds might not effect that). As a result, I usually smoke my more subtle blends first, Penzance, Margate, Frog Morton, Quiet nights, etc... And the bolder ones later. Otherwise I cook the buds and the roof of my mouth. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Jan 1, 2018 20:25:24 GMT -5
I smoke the same regardless. I should mention that my TAD is very disproportionate to my consumption, so my hoard is always just getting bigger.
I do however experience the phenomena you just described after grocery shopping and being aware of the junk food cabinet being fully stocked... Haha
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Post by trailboss on Jan 1, 2018 20:54:35 GMT -5
My brother said that when he bought a carton of cigarettes, he tended to smoke more, just having a pack led him to smoke more conservatively.
As a pipe smoker, I am really pushing it to smoke four bowls per day, generally I smoke 2... but if pipe smoking didn’t bother the wife’s resporatory system, I would probably smoke more.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2018 20:57:59 GMT -5
With me it's not about finding a greater blend, just different. Carter Hall is not better or worse than Chatham Manor to me. Just a subtle difference that makes me grab for one or the other, depending. I am only good for four bowls a day at the most, so how much I have makes no difference. My limits on bowls/day affects my buying, not the reverse. If I smoke more it takes its toll on my taste buds and mouth. That may be due to all the meds I am on.I sometimes experience the same thing. Not on any meds though. Dave, I think it's more to do with ph levels of one's mouth/body. (not that your meds might not effect that). As a result, I usually smoke my more subtle blends first, Penzance, Margate, Frog Morton, Quiet nights, etc... And the bolder ones later. Otherwise I cook the buds and the roof of my mouth. I seem to do better starting off with something like Five Brothers, which is not exactly mild, but it's a straight flavor. Weather changes and an immune system that is shot has made this a rougher year. My MD says all his RA patients have been going nuts. Anyway, it doesn't take much for me to lose flavor these days. But, your point is taken. I think I will get some PH strips and keep tabs on that. Thanks. Your status in "The Club" is extended |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 1, 2018 21:15:07 GMT -5
Yeah... we had a discussion about that awhile back, I suspect body chemistry plays a role..... I love Virginia blends, but I have to use extreme care when smoking.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2018 0:19:17 GMT -5
I took Dino's advice. I looked up all the things I could eat and drink on a PH table. Everything I consume is acid. Have some Zellie's gum to combat that and some nitrazine paper to check ph. I'm at that point in life where my tobacco is as important as food, so if I have to do something healthy, it will be to eat veggies more. damn
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Post by crapgame on Jan 2, 2018 12:43:04 GMT -5
Yeah... we had a discussion about that awhile back, I suspect body chemistry plays a role..... I love Virginia blends, but I have to use extreme care when smoking. Red Virginia in blends does a number on me.. I have to be very careful with blends containing it.. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Jan 2, 2018 16:53:45 GMT -5
Yeah... we had a discussion about that awhile back, I suspect body chemistry plays a role..... I love Virginia blends, but I have to use extreme care when smoking. Red Virginia in blends does a number on me.. I have to be very careful with blends containing it.. For me, I get bitey with black cav. Also, I smoked straight perique once (to become familiar for blending purposes)and it was like a colony of ants were assaulting my mouth. haha I love it as a condiment though. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 9:46:32 GMT -5
I like Perique, but it plays hell with my sinus issues, so I go light with it.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 3, 2018 9:52:30 GMT -5
... After reading these first postings, I was thinking that some psychological think tank would probably love to gather a bunch of us together in a room and ask us about 60,000 questions or so. I'm sure they would have some wild papers to publish in their journals for their peers to read Happy New Year Pipers! Smoking a pipe activates the mind and gives it a chance to wander freely. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 18:40:56 GMT -5
... After reading these first postings, I was thinking that some psychological think tank would probably love to gather a bunch of us together in a room and ask us about 60,000 questions or so. I'm sure they would have some wild papers to publish in their journals for their peers to read Happy New Year Pipers! Smoking a pipe activates the mind and gives it a chance to wander freely. Fixing a hole where the rain gets in ? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 13:08:50 GMT -5
bonanzadriver was right. I got some pH paper. Over the course of a day my pH went from nicely alkaline to not as nicely acid. The latter did take its toll on enjoying tobacco. Things to help Alkaline: Don't eat or drink anything you like. Do use Stevia (sugar replacement), Hazelnuts, Almonds (other nuts taboo), Carrots, Celery, Herbal or Green Tea. Figs. Carob. All meats, fish, coffee and you are screwed. Cheese, Milk, etc... NoNo I intend on adding these things to my diet, but not giving up what I love
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 19:56:49 GMT -5
bonanzadriver was right. I got some pH paper. Over the course of a day my pH went from nicely alkaline to not as nicely acid. The latter did take its toll on enjoying tobacco. Things to help Alkaline: Don't eat or drink anything you like. Do use Stevia (sugar replacement), Hazelnuts, Almonds (other nuts taboo), Carrots, Celery, Herbal or Green Tea. Figs. Carob. All meats, fish, coffee and you are screwed. Cheese, Milk, etc... NoNo I intend on adding these things to my diet, but not giving up what I love If Heisenberg offers you Stevia, turn it down. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 20:14:41 GMT -5
bonanzadriver was right. I got some pH paper. Over the course of a day my pH went from nicely alkaline to not as nicely acid. The latter did take its toll on enjoying tobacco. Things to help Alkaline: Don't eat or drink anything you like. Do use Stevia (sugar replacement), Hazelnuts, Almonds (other nuts taboo), Carrots, Celery, Herbal or Green Tea. Figs. Carob. All meats, fish, coffee and you are screwed. Cheese, Milk, etc... NoNo I intend on adding these things to my diet, but not giving up what I love If Heisenberg offers you Stevia, turn it down. Not sure who he is, but if schrödinger were to offer it to me he would have to open the box to prove to me it's there. |
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