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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 1, 2019 17:26:57 GMT -5
Now we have really got into the summer festivities, what are your summer blends?
Any summer-themed aromatics, non-aromatics? Fourth of July or patriotic themed tobaccos?
I've been fond of C&D's Founding Fathers this time of year.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2019 17:32:47 GMT -5
As for me, always been.....any blend any time. I’ve never picked seasonal blends. I do have a very “ special “ cigar for the night of the 4th.....thanks again Greg....aka desolbones👍👍👍 |
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Post by sperrytops on Jul 1, 2019 19:15:58 GMT -5
Fourth of July is definitely a night for an expensive cigar and a small batch bourbon.
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Post by headrott on Jul 2, 2019 3:50:54 GMT -5
I believe that blends (like music) go with times of the year. I enjoy blends like C&D Yorktown, Peretti Cuban Mixture, Savinelli Brunello Flake (and most Virginia blends) are very good summer blends.
Alternatively, Latakia (and dark fired Kentucky) blends with their smokiness, are more winter time.
Great thread!
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Favorite Tobacco: Black Frigate,Solani Silver Flake, Yenidje Highlander, Angler's Dream, Watch City Slices, Salty Dogs, Mephisto, Ennerdale Flake, Rich Dark Honeydew, 1792 Flake
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Post by chasingembers on Jul 2, 2019 4:04:39 GMT -5
No seasonal preference here, I just smoke whatever suits my mood at the given time.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 2, 2019 4:23:15 GMT -5
I don't have any preferences either. However, I suppose I would lean to the aromatics or perhaps light English blends like Presbyterian or Wild Atlantic or King Charles mixture.
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Post by Darin on Jul 2, 2019 11:54:35 GMT -5
Virginias get smoked more in the summer for me and I usually pull a really old tin or two to enjoy during that time. Right now I'm working on a tin of Germain's Brown Flake from the early 2000's.  |
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Post by kxg on Jul 2, 2019 11:57:38 GMT -5
I am pretty much non-seasonal when it comes to which tobacco to choose for the evening smokes; whatever strikes my fancy.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 2, 2019 14:20:02 GMT -5
Anytime is Virginia time for me.
Side note: the 4th of July is my favorite holiday, it always has been. Even the year I smashed the end of my thumb off with a hammer. It will be a good day for a few pipes and s couple of cigars.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 2, 2019 21:15:22 GMT -5
When it's too hot to smoke, I can still smoke Candy Cane Cocoa. 🤠
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Post by elric on Jul 3, 2019 7:49:31 GMT -5
Too hot to smoke? Never!
I'll smoke whatever takes my fancy regardless of the weather.
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Post by Scott W on Jul 3, 2019 9:47:36 GMT -5
As for me, always been.....any blend any time. I’ve never picked seasonal blends. I do have a very “ special “ cigar for the night of the 4th.....thanks again Greg....aka desolbones👍👍👍 Camacho Liberty by chance? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2019 10:00:09 GMT -5
As for me, always been.....any blend any time. I’ve never picked seasonal blends. I do have a very “ special “ cigar for the night of the 4th.....thanks again Greg....aka desolbones 👍👍👍 Camacho Liberty by chance? Spot on I say, cheerio ole bean👌👍👍. Either 2009, 2010 or 2011. All great smoking cigars!!! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 4, 2019 14:22:19 GMT -5
Too hot to smoke? Never! I'll smoke whatever takes my fancy regardless of the weather. and he should know... |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 4, 2019 21:53:27 GMT -5
Too hot to smoke? Never! I'll smoke whatever takes my fancy regardless of the weather. I've been in SE Asia when it was like 42 Celsius and 100% humidity. Walked passed construction workers smoking Camels with a bit of Lao banter. Openly drinking Beer Leos on lunch break. No idea how they do it. Too hot to smoke for me.
Oddly enough, my 4th of July smokes were Prince Albert and Carter Hall.
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Post by elric on Jul 4, 2019 23:05:08 GMT -5
Too hot to smoke? Never! I'll smoke whatever takes my fancy regardless of the weather. I've been in SE Asia when it was like 42 Celsius and 100% humidity. Walked passed construction workers smoking Camels with a bit of Lao banter. Openly drinking Beer Leos on lunch break. No idea how they do it. Too hot to smoke for me.
Oddly enough, my 4th of July smokes were Prince Albert and Carter Hall.
When I was on building sites starting in the late 70's, many European fellas had a long neck of beer [750ml] before work even started. Many building workers would have a long neck of beer for morning tea & lunch.
Especially in the heat, beer slows me down & makes me drowsy so I refrained. A few bosses who liked a beer often would suggest that we go to the pub for a counter lunch & a few beers. My stock response was that if I went to the pub at lunch time, it meant that I wasn't returning to work for the day. One boss thought that I was kidding & had to learn the hard way. Funny thing was; a joint of whacky baccy after lunch would give us a burst of energy & enthusiasm. One really straight contractor would often comment on our particularly good mood & after lunch work effort but never figured it out. How times have changed. O.H.&S will actually breath test workers if they suspect that they've had a beer at work & some work places have introduced drug testing. We really are turning into a nanny state run by control freaks. Stalin would be proud. |
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Post by elric on Jul 4, 2019 23:10:40 GMT -5
It reminds me of one place whom I work with occasionally; The pencil pushers at Penrith council thought it a wonderful idea to introduce random drug testing of workers, many of whom smoke pot after hours.
Naturally the workers were outraged. Their union rep was a smart fella who calmed them down by suggesting that they agree, as long as the testing applied to councils entire workforce from the Mayor down.
Suddenly, surprise surprise, the pencil pushers thought that a terrible idea & dropped the proposal entirely.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 5, 2019 9:05:03 GMT -5
It reminds me of one place whom I work with occasionally; The pencil pushers at Penrith council thought it a wonderful idea to introduce random drug testing of workers, many of whom smoke pot after hours. Naturally the workers were outraged. Their union rep was a smart fella who calmed them down by suggesting that they agree, as long as the testing applied to councils entire workforce from the Mayor down. Suddenly, surprise surprise, the pencil pushers thought that a terrible idea & dropped the proposal entirely. Ha. Brilliant. |
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