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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 15, 2018 10:25:03 GMT -5
That being said, I received a 1lb brick of Red Cake 5100, last year, that had been vacuum sealed for 10 years. Gotta tell ya, it was outta this world. No vinegar or ketchup smell at all. I ended up giving 1/2 of it away to various pipe pals and then it happened..... Tobaccolypse! Only have a few oz left now and save it for special occasions. Tobacco will age at a much slower pace when vacuum sealed....but it still ages👍👍 Good point Ted. I had feared, as you and others have indicated, that it might not have aged at all. IF this were the case, I had planned on transferring it to a jar and let it sit. Never been a fan of the ketchup smell. To my surprise, it had indeed aged, albeit not as much as it most likely would have in a jar, and is quite an enjoyable smoke. |
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Post by McWiggins on Sept 15, 2018 10:26:09 GMT -5
I agree strongly with this. It's my reasoning as well. I use Avery labels because even though some of you guys think you are are neat freaks, you are all obsessive-compulsive lightweights.   I agree so much! lol  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 10:34:38 GMT -5
Tobacco will age at a much slower pace when vacuum sealed....but it still ages👍👍 Good point Ted. I had feared, as you and others have indicated, that it might not have aged at all. IF this were the case, I had planned on transferring it to a jar and let it sit. Never been a fan of the ketchup smell. To my surprise, it had indeed aged, albeit not as much as it most likely would have in a jar, and is quite an enjoyable smoke. Dino, some pipe smokers just love the aroma of that vinegar/ketchup in most McC’s blends. Not me, they have to be air dried before I would smoke and enjoy any McC tobacco. If I want the smell of vinegar/ketchup I’ll open a bottle of Heinz Ketchup and use on a burger & fries!! That aroma was part of McC’s anti fungal agent. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 15, 2018 10:40:00 GMT -5
I'm no expert but this is my thinking based on my studies of microbiology and wanting the best care for my investment. I store my tobacco in wide mouth pint jars. Permanent marker is used on the lid itself for what tobacco it is and the date I put it in there. One of them is marked as the jar to pull from first of which I put that into an 8oz or 4oz jar. That way I'm only ever opening that smaller jar often leaving the pint jar alone. Once the pint jar is used up, I can move to another one and mark it as the one I pull tobacco from to put into smaller jars for smoking. My reasoning is that if something were to be in the air and get into my tobacco, that one jar will be singled out and not a whole batch in a larger jar like a half gallon one. Everytime it gets opened, thats another chance of contamination. Hence why I also put a small amount from the jar being used into smaller jars I smoke from. But I also dont smoke as much as others so always pulling from a pint jar takes a long time for me to finish. Its over kill I know and many pipe smokers never have issue just doing whatever they want without caution. To me, jars are cheap, its not much effort and I want to keep my investment. If a blend were to go away this week that I love and am stocked up on so that I can enjoy it ten years from now, I want to make sure its in the best condition possible. I agree strongly with this. It's my reasoning as well. I use Avery labels because even though some of you guys think you are are neat freaks, you are all obsessive-compulsive lightweights. I love those, and have noticed that different folks like Muttinchop Piper and others, use something like that. Would you mind sharing a little bit of how you create em. Is it as simple as scanning the original tin and then "pasting" the image somehow into the Avery label template? Dino |
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Post by william on Sept 15, 2018 10:42:20 GMT -5
I agree strongly with this. It's my reasoning as well. I use Avery labels because even though some of you guys think you are are neat freaks, you are all obsessive-compulsive lightweights. I agree so much! lol OK--STOP IT!!! I am the Briar Patch's unofficial obsessive compulsive nut case. (Although I must admit you are immensely tidy yourself. I think OCD is a great asset. Just sayin'.) |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 10:48:53 GMT -5
William ^^^^^^ some call it OCD, I call it anal retentive....lol. I too must have everything in my life in proper order....including my pipes and tobacco’s. Those small wide mouth jars on the top picture are the same I use for tobacco’s in my daily rotation.....perfect with that wide mouth👌👍👍
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Sept 15, 2018 10:51:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice, and Geaux Tigers (LSU Tigers that is  )!! Not a fan of Auburn and their unused coloring books... So we agree about something. I hope your team destroys Auburn today. Oh--and ROLL TIDE!!!As a Tide fan, I am sure you got the coloring book reference |
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Post by william on Sept 15, 2018 10:59:58 GMT -5
I love those, and have noticed that different folks like Muttinchop Piper and others, use something like that. Would you mind sharing a little bit of how you create em. Is it as simple as scanning the original tin and then "pasting" the image somehow into the Avery label template? Dino Dino--I use Avery round labels (22830) that I picked up locally at Office Depot. If you go to the Avery website, you can design your labels using an online template. Here is the link: AveryAs for the images, I just download an image online from any retailer and manipulate it in Photoshop Elements. Photoshop will work too as will any graphics program. Here's the process (bear in mind I am using Photoshop Elements so your mileage may vary). 1. Open the image 2. Use the elliptical selection tool to isolate the label. In Photoshop holding the shift key down while dragging the tool will turn it from a ellipsis to a circle. 3. Copy that round image. 4. Open a new file and paste that image into it. If you have the option to select "transparent background" do so. 5. Resize your image to 2 1/2 inch diameter (that's the size of the actual labels). 6. Save this file as a png (that is a file format with a transparent background--although a jpg might work as well) 7. When you go to the Avery site--tell it your label number (22830). Select a design type (you would want the first one which is a blank design with no designs) 8. Drag your image into the template (choose "edit one" at the top so you can print several different labels at once). 9. Click save, tell it to print, select "print using your printer's dialogue box"--at least I have had better results like that.. There you go. It took me several attempts to get it all right. If you do this and have problems message me and I will try to be helpful. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 15, 2018 11:03:37 GMT -5
I love those, and have noticed that different folks like Muttinchop Piper and others, use something like that. Would you mind sharing a little bit of how you create em. Is it as simple as scanning the original tin and then "pasting" the image somehow into the Avery label template? Dino Dino--I use Avery round labels (22830) that I picked up locally at Office Depot. If you go to the Avery website, you can design your labels using an online template. Here is the link: AveryAs for the images, I just download an image online from any retailer and manipulate it in Photoshop Elements. Photoshop will work too as will any graphics program. Here's the process (bear in mind I am using Photoshop Elements so your mileage may vary). 1. Open the image 2. Use the elliptical selection tool to isolate the label. In Photoshop holding the shift key down while dragging the tool will turn it from a ellipsis to a circle. 3. Copy that round image. 4. Open a new file and paste that image into it. If you have the option to select "transparent background" do so. 5. Resize your image to 2 1/2 inch diameter (that's the size of the actual labels). 6. Save this file as a png (that is a file format with a transparent background--although a jpg might work as well) 7. When you go to the Avery site--tell it your label number (22830). Select a design type (you would want the first one which is a blank design with no designs) 8. Drag your image into the template (choose "edit one" at the top so you can print several different labels at once). 9. Click save, tell it to print, select "print using your printer's dialogue box"--at least I have had better results like that.. There you go. It took me several attempts to get it all right. If you do this and have problems message me and I will try to be helpful. Thanks William ! Exactly what I needed. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 15, 2018 11:05:42 GMT -5
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Sept 15, 2018 11:17:24 GMT -5
I love those, and have noticed that different folks like Muttinchop Piper and others, use something like that. Would you mind sharing a little bit of how you create em. Is it as simple as scanning the original tin and then "pasting" the image somehow into the Avery label template? Dino Dino--I use Avery round labels (22830) that I picked up locally at Office Depot. If you go to the Avery website, you can design your labels using an online template. Here is the link: AveryAs for the images, I just download an image online from any retailer and manipulate it in Photoshop Elements. Photoshop will work too as will any graphics program. Here's the process (bear in mind I am using Photoshop Elements so your mileage may vary). 1. Open the image 2. Use the elliptical selection tool to isolate the label. In Photoshop holding the shift key down while dragging the tool will turn it from a ellipsis to a circle. 3. Copy that round image. 4. Open a new file and paste that image into it. If you have the option to select "transparent background" do so. 5. Resize your image to 2 1/2 inch diameter (that's the size of the actual labels). 6. Save this file as a png (that is a file format with a transparent background--although a jpg might work as well) 7. When you go to the Avery site--tell it your label number (22830). Select a design type (you would want the first one which is a blank design with no designs) 8. Drag your image into the template (choose "edit one" at the top so you can print several different labels at once). 9. Click save, tell it to print, select "print using your printer's dialogue box"--at least I have had better results like that.. There you go. It took me several attempts to get it all right. If you do this and have problems message me and I will try to be helpful. Thanks...I think...for this. |
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Post by McWiggins on Sept 15, 2018 11:44:19 GMT -5
I agree so much! lol OK--STOP IT!!! I am the Briar Patch's unofficial obsessive compulsive nut case. (Although I must admit you are immensely tidy yourself. I think OCD is a great asset. Just sayin'.) So bad time to mention I make both top and side labels? lol If it makes you feel better, in my life the only things I keep organized is my tobacco, computer files, art supplies and camera gear. Everything else is complete chaos. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Sept 15, 2018 12:07:25 GMT -5
lol Well you like what you like. I even like Moxie but to many, thats a big NO as a drink choice. I gotta try this Laphroaig though. I'm also no expert. I just know that with my studies, I think more about what could be floating in the environment at any given time. I can be a bit OCD so I'd rather take precautions and be organized. Wide mouth is just easier to work with too. I love Moxie. I wished they sold it in NY. I’ve ordered it online, but with the shipping, it gets expensive. Me, right now.  |
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Post by McWiggins on Sept 15, 2018 12:08:26 GMT -5
I love Moxie. I wished they sold it in NY. I’ve ordered it online, but with the shipping, it gets expensive. Me, right now. One of many reasons why we're friends.  |
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Post by Wolfman on Sept 15, 2018 13:57:44 GMT -5
I love Moxie. I wished they sold it in NY. I’ve ordered it online, but with the shipping, it gets expensive. Me, right now. Nice hat! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 14:09:59 GMT -5
Here in NC there is a company named “ Moxie “, they come to your home either monthly or bi-monthly and spray your property for ants, spiders and other annoying insects. Also the person doing the job at the time walks around the perimeter of your home and knocks down all spider webs. I’ve noticed a few times they’ve showed up at my son’s and completed the entire process within “ 7 “ minutes and left for the next job.
That’s what I call “ MOXIE “!! All for $89.99........unbelievable!
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Post by dave g on Sept 15, 2018 16:50:20 GMT -5
Half pint jars worked best for me. It's just like cracking a tin down the road. ^ this. |
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Post by flyinmanatee on Sept 15, 2018 17:20:14 GMT -5
So the the 8oz wide mouth Ball/Mason stack like crap. Does the Kerr or other stack on top of one another any better?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 18:29:55 GMT -5
So the the 8oz wide mouth Ball/Mason stack like crap. Does the Kerr or other stack on top of one another any better? The 8.oz jars I store 6.5 to 7. oz of tobacco, I leave room for natural fermentation. I have some Mason and Ball jars that stack well, but I wouldn’t trust putting more than one on top. I use heavy duty cardboard in between, works well. The new 4.oz extra wide mouth jars don’t stack at all, completely unsteady!! |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 15, 2018 20:51:02 GMT -5
Not a big fan of wide mouth jars, what they offer in ease of dipping into, is negated by the inability to stack. Loading a pipe over a piece of copy paper collects any spills and is easily funneled back in the jar. For traveling, pour some in a ziploc and put that into the tobacco pouch. As for labels, I go all out.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 21:10:45 GMT -5
Not a big fan of wide mouth jars, what they offer in ease of dipping into, is negated by the inability to stack. Loading a pipe over a piece of copy paper collects any spills and is easily funneled back in the jar. For traveling, pour some in a ziploc and put that into the tobacco pouch. As for labels, I go all out. I agree, absolute worst jar for stacking. For those I use a layer of heavy duty cardboard. Perfect jars for your tobacco’s in your daily rotation. Not for long term storage. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 15, 2018 21:20:49 GMT -5
The majority of my jars, 6 dozen or so, are the wide-mouth 1 pint (16 oz) Ball jars. Being that I only have me stacked 2 high, I haven't experienced any stability problems. Haven't tried the 8 oz ones yet. I've got 4 dozen on the middle right shelf and 1 dozen or so on the top left (Esoterica) shelf. I also have a dozen or so 1 quart jars, mostly for the bulk buys of long term stuff and quite a few of the bags of Esoterica. (I fold the bags up and squeeze em into the jars)  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 21:40:24 GMT -5
Dino ^^^^^ agree...no issues when stacked two high. Plus they look great the way you have the layout on the shelves👍👍
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Post by trailboss on Sept 15, 2018 21:44:29 GMT -5
I should have specified that I was talking about the squat wide mouth.... guessing that they are half pint sized.
I did cellar Jenga, and more often than not lost the challenge... great for waking the wife and pissing off my American Bulldog in the middle of the night though.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 15, 2018 21:53:23 GMT -5
Labels... well I write so small I cut mine in half. When I get old and can't see my own writing, it's all going to be a mystery.
Hindsight is 20/20 ... figuratively and literally
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Post by dave g on Sept 15, 2018 22:22:06 GMT -5
I like the wide mouth jars for easy access. But it’s not worth it if you plan on having several stored away. After many avalanche disasters, I switched to the 4ounce stackable jars. I also switched over to a no stack setup. No more digging. Everything is labeled on top for an easy search.
1st world problems....
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 22:25:09 GMT -5
I like the wide mouth jars for easy access. But it’s not worth it if you plan on having several stored away. After many avalanche disasters, I switched to the 4ounce stackable jars. I also switched over to a no stack setup. No more digging. Everything is labeled on top for an easy search. 1st world problems.... Dave, I label on top and on one side, so far no problem👌 |
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Post by dave g on Sept 16, 2018 1:24:03 GMT -5
Btw, I’m loving everyone’s cellar pictures.  |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Sept 17, 2018 20:44:22 GMT -5
Half pint jars worked best for me. It's just like cracking a tin down the road. This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Plus, I am an engineer and am paranoid both by nature and by training. So, if something goes wrong, I only lose a couple ounces and not a pound. |
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