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 7, 2020 3:13:50 GMT -5
Still tinkering with Rustica, I figured out that my XL Dunhill can easily hold four cube cut flakes. Three and a half hours later, the room is spinning and I have cold chills.....heavenly.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 7, 2020 3:42:29 GMT -5
HAHA. I'm glad you've found your Nirvana, Duane!
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,909
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 7, 2020 4:33:35 GMT -5
HAHA. I'm glad you've found your Nirvana, Duane! I have never felt this from ANY form of tobacco use. I get a good hit from chewing, but this is next level! |
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Post by roadsdiverged on May 7, 2020 10:11:46 GMT -5
Nice! Now I cant wait to get mine.
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Post by bigwoolie on May 7, 2020 10:28:29 GMT -5
I honestly didnt know that people actually go looking for a nic-hit. I get 'em sometimes, mostly from ODF Kentucky if Im thinking hard and freight-training the pipe, not being careful. I enjoyed a really good Cohiba the other evening that left me a tiny bit light headed, but I try to avoid the hit. I dont like feeling even a little bit out of control of my mind or my body. I havent been drunk in close to 25 years for the exact same reason.
That's interesting. I just never considered it a thing.
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,909
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 7, 2020 11:00:38 GMT -5
I honestly didnt know that people actually go looking for a nic-hit. I get 'em sometimes, mostly from ODF Kentucky if Im thinking hard and freight-training the pipe, not being careful. I enjoyed a really good Cohiba the other evening that left me a tiny bit light headed, but I try to avoid the hit. I dont like feeling even a little bit out of control of my mind or my body. I havent been drunk in close to 25 years for the exact same reason. That's interesting. I just never considered it a thing. I just had never felt anything from a pipe. Always enjoyed the taste but never understood how anyone could get a nic hit from one. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on May 7, 2020 11:23:09 GMT -5
I dont "chase" it. I just prefer copious amounts of nicotine from time to time. The flavors from the high nice blends always seem more robust and stout to me.
Dark Plug for breakfast is good from time to time.
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Post by Ronv69 on May 7, 2020 12:20:33 GMT -5
I like a nic-hit, but I don't go looking for it. It reminds me of the good old 60s,but only for a few minutes. I don't enjoy it enough to try the Rustica.
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Post by Cramptholomew on May 7, 2020 12:27:42 GMT -5
Still tinkering with Rustica, I figured out that my XL Dunhill can easily hold four cube cut flakes. Three and a half hours later, the room is spinning and I have cold chills.....heavenly. Aha! |
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calabash
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Favorite Pipe: Baki meerschaum, 1972 Dunhill
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Post by calabash on May 8, 2020 11:06:21 GMT -5
Not an enjoyable experience, IMO. The last time I had it happen was with a Fuente Opus X.
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Spartacus
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First Name: Cliff
Favorite Pipe: Von Erck / Scottie Piersel
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Post by Spartacus on May 8, 2020 11:19:03 GMT -5
I'm a lightweight. Too much nic makes me sick.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 8, 2020 12:23:14 GMT -5
I've never had anything resembling a nic hit, but like others, I'm not sure if like it, so I won't chase it.
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Post by isett2860 on May 8, 2020 19:34:48 GMT -5
Just got a tin of Rustica.
Now I’m scared to open it😝
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Post by Kerley0319 on May 9, 2020 15:49:24 GMT -5
I would like to have some , not sure I want to pay the price on it though.
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,909
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 9, 2020 15:54:50 GMT -5
I would like to have some , not sure I want to pay the price on it though. Same as their other HH 3.5 ounce tins. With Rustica being $19.90/tin and 34 flakes/tin, that's $.59/flake. |
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,909
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 9, 2020 15:56:15 GMT -5
Just got a tin of Rustica. Now I’m scared to open it😝 I smoked four flakes, one flake isn't bad. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on May 9, 2020 16:20:35 GMT -5
I would like to have some , not sure I want to pay the price on it though. Same as their other HH 3.5 ounce tins. With Rustica being $19.90/tin and 34 flakes/tin, that's $.59/flake. I like the way you think! |
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Post by Kerley0319 on May 9, 2020 17:01:06 GMT -5
Didnt realize they were 3.5 ounce tins!
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Post by Kerley0319 on May 9, 2020 17:05:18 GMT -5
I've had a few HH blends but not from a tin. Some were given to me, one bulk from the shop.. assumed it was smaller.
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Post by trailboss on May 9, 2020 18:09:15 GMT -5
I smoked a light of Nitecap and always wondered why people complained about the nicotine hit, then I found myself puking in the back yard one night, since then I plan ahead. I hydrate and eat well, before testing a strong tobacco. Brown Bogie delivers the freight for me, and I prepare ahead of time, but a stout cigar can really send me reeling.
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,909
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 9, 2020 18:12:58 GMT -5
I've had a few HH blends but not from a tin. Some were given to me, one bulk from the shop.. assumed it was smaller. What's really sad is that just 5-6 years ago their 3.5 ounce tins were $12. |
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Post by trailboss on May 9, 2020 19:09:44 GMT -5
I remember buying Mexican dirt weed for $10 an ounce back in the 70’s, so this is still a good value for me.
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Post by Ronv69 on May 9, 2020 21:20:55 GMT -5
I remember buying Mexican dirt weed for $10 an ounce back in the 70’s, so this is still a good value for me. I remember buying a pound for a C-note and sifting it all into one batch of brownies. Those lasted over a week though. |
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,909
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 10, 2020 10:28:47 GMT -5
I remember buying Mexican dirt weed for $10 an ounce back in the 70’s, so this is still a good value for me. I remember buying a pound for a C-note and sifting it all into one batch of brownies. Those lasted over a week though. Never used it myself, always been a big fan of alcohol though. |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 10, 2020 10:32:27 GMT -5
I remember buying a pound for a C-note and sifting it all into one batch of brownies. Those lasted over a week though. Never used it myself, always been a big fan of alcohol though. I had a friend who went from alcoholic to mary-holic. It was a huge improvement. |
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,909
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 10, 2020 10:37:28 GMT -5
Never used it myself, always been a big fan of alcohol though. I had a friend who went from alcoholic to mary-holic. It was a huge improvement.  Haven't had a good drunk in ages, but on nights when I can't sleep I'll throw back a shot of scotch or rum to help me sleep. Marriage is something I often wish I had avoided. |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 10, 2020 10:40:10 GMT -5
I had a friend who went from alcoholic to mary-holic. It was a huge improvement. Haven't had a good drunk in ages, but on nights when I can't sleep I'll throw back a shot of scotch or rum to help me sleep. Marriage is something I often wish I had avoided. I sometimes do the same, but it doesn't help with neuropathy, arthritis, or general anxiety. |
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,909
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 10, 2020 10:47:21 GMT -5
Haven't had a good drunk in ages, but on nights when I can't sleep I'll throw back a shot of scotch or rum to help me sleep. Marriage is something I often wish I had avoided. I sometimes do the same, but it doesn't help with neuropathy, arthritis, or general anxiety. Capsaicin and vitamin D3 do though.😉 |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 10, 2020 10:50:34 GMT -5
I sometimes do the same, but it doesn't help with neuropathy, arthritis, or general anxiety. Capsaicin and vitamin D3 do though.😉 I can't take capsaicin. I take the D3 every day. |
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,909
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 10, 2020 10:53:18 GMT -5
Capsaicin and vitamin D3 do though.😉 I can't take capsaicin. I take the D3 every day. Can you eat hot peppers? I'm not supposed to but can't help myself from time to time. My doctor suggested D3 for my anxiety. 3000 IUs/day. It's a natural mood elevator. |
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