chasingembers
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First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
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 May 1, 2020 10:41:51 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on May 1, 2020 10:53:15 GMT -5
Sounds terrible to me, but you enjoy!
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,884
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
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 May 1, 2020 10:54:46 GMT -5
Sounds terrible to me, but you enjoy! Smoked straight rustica years ago. Wondering what it's like in a blend. Plus, it gives me something to break in an XL Dunhill I've got on the way.👍 |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 1, 2020 10:57:48 GMT -5
Sounds terrible to me, but you enjoy! Smoked straight rustica years ago. Wondering what it's like in a blend. Plus, it gives me something to break in an XL Dunhill I've got on the way.👍 I'll bet that Dunhill will always smoke like a cheap cigar. 😈 |
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,884
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
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
Location:
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Post by chasingembers on May 1, 2020 10:59:48 GMT -5
Smoked straight rustica years ago. Wondering what it's like in a blend. Plus, it gives me something to break in an XL Dunhill I've got on the way.👍 I'll bet that Dunhill will always smoke like a cheap cigar. 😈 If so I'll have another bonsai container.👍  |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 1, 2020 11:01:53 GMT -5
I thought my wife bought expensive pots!
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,884
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
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 May 1, 2020 11:03:57 GMT -5
I thought my wife bought expensive pots!  That happened because it couldn't pass a pipe cleaner and it was straight. |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 1, 2020 11:05:37 GMT -5
Did you consider fixing it? 5 minutes with a drill.
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Post by roadsdiverged on May 1, 2020 11:13:22 GMT -5
Oooo I must!!
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,884
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
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
Location:
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Post by chasingembers on May 1, 2020 11:14:31 GMT -5
Did you consider fixing it? 5 minutes with a drill. Not when I have full bents that can pass a pipe cleaner. If I run into a pipe that doesn't meet my expectations it goes into the trash. The straight LB pictured above and a Shell Briar zulu both served me better as planters until Winter cold cracked them. A straight Ruby Bark 3103 2007 I had also failed the cleaner test and I traded it for two tins of Mephisto. The only time I drill a pipe is when I'm carving one.👍 |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 1, 2020 11:56:55 GMT -5
Did you consider fixing it? 5 minutes with a drill. Not when I have full bents that can pass a pipe cleaner. If I run into a pipe that doesn't meet my expectations it goes into the trash. The straight LB pictured above and a Shell Briar zulu both served me better as planters until Winter cold cracked them. A straight Ruby Bark 3103 2007 I had also failed the cleaner test and I traded it for two tins of Mephisto. The only time I drill a pipe is when I'm carving one.👍 I have several great smoking pipes that won't pass a cleaner. It's not the end of the world. 😜 |
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Post by Darin on May 1, 2020 13:47:50 GMT -5
I'm in on that. 👍
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,884
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
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 May 1, 2020 17:18:55 GMT -5
Not when I have full bents that can pass a pipe cleaner. If I run into a pipe that doesn't meet my expectations it goes into the trash. The straight LB pictured above and a Shell Briar zulu both served me better as planters until Winter cold cracked them. A straight Ruby Bark 3103 2007 I had also failed the cleaner test and I traded it for two tins of Mephisto. The only time I drill a pipe is when I'm carving one.👍 I have several great smoking pipes that won't pass a cleaner. It's not the end of the world. 😜 It is when you've heard about a company's impeccable quality standards. I threw out around 130 pipes last year just because they fell into disuse or no longer lived up to my expectations. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 2, 2020 4:08:51 GMT -5
I have several great smoking pipes that won't pass a cleaner. It's not the end of the world. 😜 It is when you've heard about a company's impeccable quality standards. I threw out around 130 pipes last year just because they fell into disuse or no longer lived up to my expectations. Noooooo |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 2, 2020 13:30:26 GMT -5
I have several great smoking pipes that won't pass a cleaner. It's not the end of the world. 😜 It is when you've heard about a company's impeccable quality standards. I threw out around 130 pipes last year just because they fell into disuse or no longer lived up to my expectations. I have to ask, are you F'n NUTS 🤪? |
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Post by sperrytops on May 2, 2020 13:32:47 GMT -5
It is when you've heard about a company's impeccable quality standards. I threw out around 130 pipes last year just because they fell into disuse or no longer lived up to my expectations. Noooooo Sounds like a waste of good pipes to me, but to each their own. |
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Post by trailboss on May 2, 2020 20:08:14 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up, it sounds like this blend has some horsepower, I would have liked to buy 10, but settled for 5 to keep it at the century mark.
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Post by trailboss on May 2, 2020 20:11:38 GMT -5
It is when you've heard about a company's impeccable quality standards. I threw out around 130 pipes last year just because they fell into disuse or no longer lived up to my expectations. I know that it is after the fact, but there is a guy in the community that sends pipes and tobaccos off to military men and women, and they are appreciative. You might be able to claim a deduction on your taxes also. |
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Post by terrapinflyer on May 2, 2020 21:45:26 GMT -5
I won't address tossing pipes.
Rustica Flake exists!? I don't buy tobacco any more. [Looks up Rustica Flake at smokingpipes]
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,884
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
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
Location:
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Post by chasingembers on May 3, 2020 1:46:26 GMT -5
It is when you've heard about a company's impeccable quality standards. I threw out around 130 pipes last year just because they fell into disuse or no longer lived up to my expectations. I have to ask, are you F'n NUTS 🤪? How does that make me nuts? I can't bring myself to pass on a pipe I find bad to someone else. |
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,884
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
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
Location:
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Post by chasingembers on May 3, 2020 1:49:03 GMT -5
Sounds like a waste of good pipes to me, but to each their own. Were they good, I would agree, and they were taking up valuable puzzle space. |
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,884
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
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 May 3, 2020 1:52:48 GMT -5
It is when you've heard about a company's impeccable quality standards. I threw out around 130 pipes last year just because they fell into disuse or no longer lived up to my expectations. I know that it is after the fact, but there is a guy in the community that sends pipes and tobaccos off to military men and women, and they are appreciative. You might be able to claim a deduction on your taxes also. If you're referring to Shane, I've restored and sent him several. Not terribly worried about tax deductions though. |
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Post by trailboss on May 3, 2020 9:15:19 GMT -5
Yeah, I had a lapse last night on his name until after I posted.
Shane is a good guy, and good on you for helping him out.
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Post by Ronv69 on May 3, 2020 9:55:35 GMT -5
I have to ask, are you F'n NUTS 🤪? How does that make me nuts? I can't bring myself to pass on a pipe I find bad to someone else. On a relatively good quality pipe, it only takes a few minutes to fix any issues. And a lot of people would not be nearly as picky as you. I only have about 200 pipes and a lot of them are cheap, but I only have had a very few that went OK to smoke. And plenty of people would love to have a Dunhill "second". |
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Post by Cramptholomew on May 5, 2020 21:58:49 GMT -5
HOLY CRAP! THIS BLEND CONTAINS NICOTINE!!! YOOWEE! I snuff Rustica everyday, and this is some potent stuff! It's also really good, really stout, and no bite whatsoever. I even got the "cigar throat" from it, which hasn't happened in two years. Five thumbs up! It gets the Potential for Making You Nic Sick award for "Don't smoke it on an empty stomach!". chasingembers - this might just be the blend that gives you a nic rush! |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 5, 2020 22:29:17 GMT -5
OJK is enough for me.
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Post by Cramptholomew on May 5, 2020 22:44:02 GMT -5
Think of OJK as diluted vodka in comparison. This is like Bacardi 151. |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 5, 2020 22:56:33 GMT -5
Think of OJK as diluted vodka in comparison. This is like Bacardi 151. Closer to Everclear I think 🤔. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on May 6, 2020 6:44:55 GMT -5
HOLY CRAP! THIS BLEND CONTAINS NICOTINE!!! YOOWEE! I snuff Rustica everyday, and this is some potent stuff! It's also really good, really stout, and no bite whatsoever. I even got the "cigar throat" from it, which hasn't happened in two years. Five thumbs up! It gets the Potential for Making You Nic Sick award for "Don't smoke it on an empty stomach!". chasingembers - this might just be the blend that gives you a nic rush! Mine should be here any day... I cant wait. I'm glad I got 2! |
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,884
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
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 May 6, 2020 9:31:22 GMT -5
HOLY CRAP! THIS BLEND CONTAINS NICOTINE!!! YOOWEE! I snuff Rustica everyday, and this is some potent stuff! It's also really good, really stout, and no bite whatsoever. I even got the "cigar throat" from it, which hasn't happened in two years. Five thumbs up! It gets the Potential for Making You Nic Sick award for "Don't smoke it on an empty stomach!". chasingembers - this might just be the blend that gives you a nic rush! Finished a smoke in my Dunhill magnum about an hour ago. Well, Rustica tastes good, but had to follow the smoke with a cut off of a Redman plug. |
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