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Post by Wolfman on Apr 11, 2018 11:02:22 GMT -5
So a lot has changed since I graduated college (1996). I’m older, I don’t weight 137 lbs, Murray’s no longer makes Dunhill, but what’s most frustrating, is now everything is online.
I need to set up at least three separate accounts for email, homework assignments and something else. I don’t understand it. I’m a person to person kind of guy. I guess I’m antiquated, but I’m happy with that.
I’m about halfway through a bowl of GLP Stonehenge in a Peterson Killarney bulldog with a diagonal band and vulcanite p-lip stem. This tin is from last June, and I’m noticing shiny little crystals on the flakes. I know it’s not mold. Could it be sugar? I heard that’s a myth. My drink is a Diet Manhattan Special, on the rocks.
The one positive change is my Mets are off to their best start ever!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Apr 11, 2018 11:09:44 GMT -5
well, I was told that my smokes were missed, so I took notes yesterday as I was at the smoking lounge, lol. I started off with Wilke's Sailor Jack in my Big Ben Sylvia 827 Rhodesian. This is a blend with cigar leaf. I have tried three other blends with cigar leaf, all C&D, and the cigar leaf took center stage, so I was expecting the same with this blend. Not so! It was a well balanced blend, I could barely detect the cigar leaf, but I did detect it. It seemed to be about a medium strength blend to me and rather nice. I was very pleasantly surprised. Next was Wilke's #72 in my estate Savinelli University. It was a very pleasant smoker, quite balanced. I followed that up with Wilke's #524 in my Dr Grabow Royalton bent bulldog. All I can say is WOW! I loved the aroma in this blend, very different than the other two. I am assuming it was the Turkish Yenidje standing out to me, but as far as I know I've never had it so I have nothing to compare it to. I moved on to Wilke's Crystal Palace in my Savinelli Pietro 626 Rusticated. This was a pleasant, mild and mellow blend. I finished up my Wilke samples with Vermont Maple in my grapeleaf meer. A nice, pleasant smoke that was not overly sweet, just a hint of maple. After that I was ready for a change of pace and lit up some Sterling's Balkan Sterling I got in trade from Chico in my Savinelli Professor. I really enjoyed this blend. It was medium strength to me, balanced and pleasant. So, at this point my time at the lounge was coming to a close (I leave there in time to run by and collect hubby from work) so I ended on a sweet note by smoking Cult Blood Red Moon in my grapeleaf meer. I was sipping Coke Classic  Looks like today I'll get to sit out in my yard with a book and a pipe  That sounds like the perfect day!
Indeed it was! Also, baseball was on the telly
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Post by Wolfman on Apr 11, 2018 11:24:36 GMT -5
That sounds like the perfect day!
Indeed it was! Also, baseball was on the telly
It really doesn’t get any better. I’m really curious to try Sailor Jack. You’re the second one person that’s had positive things to say about it. My only question is does the Latakia overwhelm the other baccos? |
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Post by beardedmi on Apr 11, 2018 11:41:47 GMT -5
Amphora full aroma in the bpf poty diplomat apple fountain coke close to hand a 50 f day finally in michigan windows are down in the truck and all is well.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 12:12:51 GMT -5
Five Brothers in an Old Dominion Shenandoah Cob Coffee, dirty and sweet. From first light this new cob rocks. I will buy more  |
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Post by cigrmaster on Apr 11, 2018 12:15:00 GMT -5
2013 Capstan Blue Flake in a Rad Davis Billiard.  |
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Post by JimInks on Apr 11, 2018 12:21:29 GMT -5
Part way through this bowl of Esoterica Dorchester in a 2018 smooth straight flame grain Basil Meadows Merchant Service "Bing" replica with an aluminum band and black ebonite stem. A bottle of Cheerwine made with pure cane sugar is my drink.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 13:05:34 GMT -5
Lane: HG-2000 in a Savinelli unfinished #320KS Author with notched, multicolored stem. Coffee accompanying.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 13:36:34 GMT -5
Part way through this bowl of MacBaren Burley London Blend in a 2001 black sandblasted three quarter bend Rinaldo Lithos YY bulldog with a tortoise shell acrylic stem. I haven't had this blend in a while, and thought I'd revisit it for an ounce worth while that lasts. Glad I stocked up on this one. I have 1 tin with some years on it. Tempted, but would be sad to finish it. |
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Post by JimInks on Apr 11, 2018 14:05:09 GMT -5
My after lunch smoke is year 1999 Edgeworth Ready Rubbed in a 1984 medium bend black grain etched Savinelli Non Pareil 9310 poker with a horn ferrule and a black vulcanite stem. Watching the Braves-Nats game.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 14:09:32 GMT -5
Mac Baren: Scottish Mixture in a Savinelli Bruna #123 smooth Pot. More java.
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Post by slowroll on Apr 11, 2018 14:16:53 GMT -5
HH ODF in my #1 stack. If I'm not careful,I might smoke a lot of this.
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 11, 2018 14:23:12 GMT -5
Starting off a new month with C&D Yorktown in a brown straight smooth Paul Perri billiard with a black acylic tapered stem. Working and listening to the MLB talk on the XM. We had a record month in March. Let's see if we can get to 3,000 posts this month!  Do you ever get to 100 pages? Edit: That would be a 'no' considering March didn't get to 100 pages and it was a record month. |
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Post by JimInks on Apr 11, 2018 14:27:19 GMT -5
Well, that last smoke went fast. A minute or two away from smoking D&R Winter Gold in a 2002 IMP smooth full bend egg shaped meer with a black acrylic stem.
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Post by JimInks on Apr 11, 2018 14:28:31 GMT -5
Starting off a new month with C&D Yorktown in a brown straight smooth Paul Perri billiard with a black acylic tapered stem. Working and listening to the MLB talk on the XM. We had a record month in March. Let's see if we can get to 3,000 posts this month! Do you ever get to 100 pages? Edit: That would be a 'no' considering March didn't get to 100 pages and it was a record month. I'd love to see us get over the hundred page mark. We need some help getting there. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Apr 11, 2018 14:32:47 GMT -5
Indeed it was! Also, baseball was on the telly
It really doesn’t get any better. I’m really curious to try Sailor Jack. You’re the second one person that’s had positive things to say about it. My only question is does the Latakia overwhelm the other baccos?
no, not for me. as i said, it seemed very balanced. i know the description says it's a latakia and VA base, but it worked and nothing overpowered.
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Post by rblood on Apr 11, 2018 14:46:23 GMT -5
Afternoon break with Soloni Silver Flake in the Peterson Plato. Still drinking coffee.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 11, 2018 14:49:23 GMT -5
Do you ever get to 100 pages? Edit: That would be a 'no' considering March didn't get to 100 pages and it was a record month. I'd love to see us get over the hundred page mark. We need some help getting there. And I'd love to help. But I'm wearing shorts and it's cold outside. |
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Post by cigrmaster on Apr 11, 2018 15:07:31 GMT -5
2008 Escudo in a 1967 Dunhill LB Billiard.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 15:47:36 GMT -5
Stokkebye: Lux Twist in a Dr Grabow Riviera carved Billiard. Coffee refilled.
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Post by colorduke on Apr 11, 2018 16:02:06 GMT -5
LLRR in a Eaton cob.
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Post by Wolfman on Apr 11, 2018 16:10:21 GMT -5
It really doesn’t get any better. I’m really curious to try Sailor Jack. You’re the second one person that’s had positive things to say about it. My only question is does the Latakia overwhelm the other baccos?
no, not for me. as i said, it seemed very balanced. i know the description says it's a latakia and VA base, but it worked and nothing overpowered.
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Post by JimInks on Apr 11, 2018 16:10:43 GMT -5
Just finished smoking D&R Two Timer Gold in a smooth full bend 1977 Crown Coachman 215 egg with a black vulcanite stem.
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Post by JimInks on Apr 11, 2018 16:11:38 GMT -5
no, not for me. as i said, it seemed very balanced. i know the description says it's a latakia and VA base, but it worked and nothing overpowered.
Great to know. Thanks Sailor Jack is one of the best Wilke English blends in my opinion. |
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Post by Wolfman on Apr 11, 2018 16:12:54 GMT -5
I just finished my first ever bowl of Samuel Gawith Golden Glow in a rusticated Urbino bent apple with an acrylic stem.
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Post by JimInks on Apr 11, 2018 16:15:36 GMT -5
Now smoking Skandivanik Regular in a 2015 smooth unfinished Savinelli 320KS author with a black vulcanite stem. Ice water and bergs is my evening drink. Watching Virginia City. I'm a big Bogart fan, but they should have known better than to have portray a Mexican.
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Post by zambini on Apr 11, 2018 16:23:04 GMT -5
Standard Mixture Mellow working from home as the new painters started today.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 16:26:10 GMT -5
Now smoking Skandivanik Regular in a 2015 smooth unfinished Savinelli 320KS author with a black vulcanite stem. Ice water and bergs is my evening drink. Watching Virginia City. I'm a big Bogart fan, but they should have known better than to have portray a Mexican. saw it recently and concur. not as unbelievable as white guys portraying Charlie Chan, but a career low point. fortunately, looming success would rescue him from the dictates of studio roles. |
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Post by Artistik on Apr 11, 2018 16:52:02 GMT -5
Finally home and smoking Viprati in the Basil Meadows "AppleJack". A glass of Merlot close at hand.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 16:56:09 GMT -5
Buffalo Soldier in my Savinelli Trevi 320 Rustic. Paired with some Duncan Donuts coffee. Enjoying the high 70's weather today.
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