What Tobacco Are You Smoking? -June 2016

Thanks Jim! It is a definite possibility that the steroidal asthma inhaler that I use all-too-much has finally produced a deleterious effect on my mouth membranes - such steroidal inhaler use is often associated with mouth thrush (yeast growth), but this does not appear to be at all evident in my case. Lab tests will have to be performed to assist in diagnosing and ruling things out.

I think this is why my first taste of SG Brown Sugar Flake fresh out of the tin was such a downer. I did puff a bit on some SPC Plum Pudding last night, snorking mostly and getting good flavor through the nose, but the tongue sting set in quickly so I snuffed out the bowl.

BTW: Might you know what med your friend changed from and to?

I hope you pick up soon, an artist mate used to smoke cigarettes all his life and had no taste at all , but as soon as he gave them up his taste came back, but it may be temporary.

Just finished smoking Jim's VaPer in a 2014 smooth medium bend Basil Meadows egg with an aluminum band and a "root beer swirl" acrylic stem.

Uhles #00 in a Kaywoodie Dublin.

Puffing on my Falcon Biliards bowl on an international golden banded black bent stem, with my 3 jars " eventide" mix, sipping my dash of Vermouth Rosso & long lemonade after teatime evening meal, listening to Calm radio Celtic music, the walk postponed due to heavy rain, pleased Pop has revived...TG

Taking a break from working on the installation of a new basement window. Now sipping fresh, properly dried BBF in an Amorelli smooth bent Three Star, cold water and a waiting hammer drill on the side.

Smoking upshal billiard with dunhill standard mix. Is new dunhil baby's bottom shel

Part way through this bowl of Low Country Pipe & Cigar Guendalose in a 1977 smooth Rubino (Lorenzo) Oom Paul with a black vulcanite stem. Watching Mannix.

Part way through this bowl of 4Noggins Weybridge in a black 1980 sandblasted Peterson Premiere 01 medium bend apple with a black vulcanite stem and p-lip. This may get me to dinner time. Sure is storming outside.

I gave up firearms and blades a long time ago... keep one loaded in the drawer for security, but that's about it. Knives for peeling potatoes, cutting steak & chicken is all. No more hunting... all life is too precious to make sport of it... won't kill an ant or a roach either - they have as much right to life as you or I. Old Time Radio rules!!! Tried to smoke a little Plum Pudding again earlier today.. my tongue is still stinging... what the hell is going on with my mouth???!!! FECK!!!

It is a different culture in the UK, as far as firearms go , I fancied the military life as a kid, my Dad & Uncles served in the WW2, so it was in the blood, but it was not to be, but as someone who eats meat on feast days, I accept that  " if I eat it then I must be prepared to kill it" , but mercifully, which is a big question...I am selective what creatures  trespassing in my home I kill & do not kill, but that is custom. But I have never had need to kill for the table, but I  do not believe in killing for sport.
But I have never owned a firearm like most of my neighbours. But study the subject as an ageing armchair warrior. I liked shooting rifle & pistol when I tried it, as us overgrown boy scouts were taught, Be Prepared. 
I have a collection of legal knives and air pistol which I enjoy sharpening for wood carving , and shooting indoor targets in the pitch black darkness..., but like a second childhood as we say ...but I am a big city person by background and country pursuits are secondary.
If I were in your position I would fast from tobacco for a while, but if you vape , then menthol might have a calming effect, some herbal remedies may soften the symptoms , until the medication is balanced, but you probably no what to do, so excuse me intruding...

Biotene mouthwash may speed your recovery. I also avoid alcohol when my palate sours, hard medicine for sure. Another alternative I've found effective is to cut down on consumption and switch to Latakia blends when others lose their sweetness. I've found it helps when I begin dipping my toe back towards my beloved Virginia and Burley blends. Best of wishes with this.

Enjoying Cornell & Diehl Carolina Red Flake 1034/2400 in a reddish Dunhill Bruyere Canadian after rubbing out with a half hour dry time, drinking Dr. Pepper 10 and watching Bridge Over River Kwai. I'm a red Virginia hound and this one definitely rivals McCanie's. A steal at less than $10/tin compared to that one. Should age well but I'm glad I picked up 9 tins because I can see myself cracking a few more before putting the rest back for a while.