mcganksta
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 3, 2020 11:05:19 GMT -5
Good day to all.
First, thank you for allowing me to join your forum, I am pretty picky about where I hang my hat and hope we can both live up to each others expectations.
Second...the name is a long standing/running joke from my gaming days, and is in fact very opposite of who I really am.
Now, who I really I am. I am an Ex-Pat from the great State of Texas currently and probably forever living in Colorado. I got to Colorado by way of Belgium all thanks to the Army.
I am a 20 year retired Army Military Policeman, married to an amazing woman, have a 16 year old daughter and 2 pups.
I enjoy Scotch, Cigars, making my own beer, and almost any activity where I can combine them.
I started pipe smoking briefly while living in Brussels, wow 10 years ago now, but did not stick with it -tongue bite - So I have a few pipes already, but I am looking to get 2 nice cobs to restart this adventure.
Thanks
McG
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Post by isett2860 on Aug 3, 2020 11:40:54 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch.
Jump in to the Briar and don’t be shy.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 3, 2020 11:47:19 GMT -5
Welcome from central north Florida...love to see pics of your pups! Lot of dog lovers here.
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Post by mgtarheel on Aug 3, 2020 13:28:32 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State". Check out Jake Hackert for some great corn cob pipes.
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Post by Gandalf on Aug 3, 2020 13:31:43 GMT -5
Welcome from central Illinois
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 3, 2020 14:28:02 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from somewhere in Texas. 😁 🤠
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Post by just ol ed on Aug 3, 2020 14:50:27 GMT -5
adding my greets/welcome from 50miles East of Buffalo, NY. Nice intro by the way mr. gang. Far as I know, I'm the oldest of the geezer party here, 12/29/40 & still mostly upright. Many yrs of xperimenting with all types of baccy, pipes etc, now a dedicated lata-holic for past 15 yrs. Do have a few cobs handy for yard work, otherwise all briars with Lucite stems. mid-price range cigars also do well with yard work. As others before, welcome to this fine place (am also at the chats most evenings after 11pm Eastern. Grands + 3 great-grands scattered all over, both "blood" & steps. Can't afford pets now, politics related.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
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Post by just ol ed on Aug 3, 2020 14:50:58 GMT -5
adding my greets/welcome from 50miles East of Buffalo, NY. Nice intro by the way mr. gang. Far as I know, I'm the oldest of the geezer party here, 12/29/40 & still mostly upright. Many yrs of xperimenting with all types of baccy, pipes etc, now a dedicated lata-holic for past 15 yrs. Do have a few cobs handy for yard work, otherwise all briars with Lucite stems. mid-price range cigars also do well with yard work. As others before, welcome to this fine place (am also at the chats most evenings after 11pm Eastern. Grands + 3 great-grands scattered all over, both "blood" & steps. Can't afford pets now, politics related.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
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Post by puffy on Aug 3, 2020 15:05:01 GMT -5
Welcome Aboard
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mcganksta
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 3, 2020 16:34:07 GMT -5
Hey guys, I am looking around trying to find a section where there are recommendations for blends for the new smoker.
Back in 2008/9 when i was starting out I remember trying and liking the long gone Frog Morton's, I also remember having Squadron Leader, but not sure if i liked it or not.
I am looking for some "entry" level introductions to Aromatics and English or Crossover low Lat blends.
Of course I will take any and all advice with gratitude....
McG
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Post by Yohanan on Aug 3, 2020 16:36:28 GMT -5
Hello McG, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
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calabash
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Favorite Pipe: Baki meerschaum, 1972 Dunhill
Favorite Tobacco: C & D Yorktown, Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake, Gawith St James Flake
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Post by calabash on Aug 3, 2020 17:12:37 GMT -5
Welcome from the Old Dominion!
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 3, 2020 18:17:53 GMT -5
May I recommend butternut burley as a beginning tobacco..if you are looking for an English you might try Arango Balkan Supreme.
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mcganksta
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 3, 2020 19:12:32 GMT -5
I stopped by my Local B&M and on a whim picked up some Sutliff 150 Mark Twain and a new MM Cob, but I might gift the pipe to a friend for his birthday.
I have a MM Ozark that I think may be new or only smoked a few times, or a Boswell from 2008 that i might fire up in a bit
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Post by Goldbrick on Aug 3, 2020 19:48:39 GMT -5
Welcome from Virginia, Peter Stockkebye's #17 English Luxury is a fine smoke ,and very nearly a crossover, but my favorite of late is Triple Crown, a bulk blend from Milan tobacconist of Roanoke Virginia.
Enjoy your stay, Herb.
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Post by papipeguy on Aug 3, 2020 20:10:30 GMT -5
Welcome aboard. Enjoy your time here with this crew. Great folks and tons of experience.
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Post by Stearmandriver on Aug 3, 2020 20:15:17 GMT -5
Hey guys, I am looking around trying to find a section where there are recommendations for blends for the new smoker. Back in 2008/9 when i was starting out I remember trying and liking the long gone Frog Morton's, I also remember having Squadron Leader, but not sure if i liked it or not. I am looking for some "entry" level introductions to Aromatics and English or Crossover low Lat blends. Of course I will take any and all advice with gratitude.... McG Just in case you don't already know about it, be sure to check out tobaccoreviews.com. It won't exactly suggest blends for you, but is a treasure trove of info as you start researching blends you hear about. When you find a blend you like, you can use tobaccoreviews to find similar blends. Oh, and welcome from western WA! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 6, 2020 7:20:26 GMT -5
A warm welcome from Ireland. I hope you enjoy your stay here and manage to find your rhythm and have a long and happy relationship with the pipe.
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Post by addamsruspipe on Aug 6, 2020 7:52:29 GMT -5
Welcome from New Mexico. Land of Confusion. 😀
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Post by mrlunting on Aug 6, 2020 13:32:03 GMT -5
Welcome from Ontario Canada. New here as well. Everyone seems to get along great. I am sure you won't be disappointed.
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Post by bigwoolie on Aug 6, 2020 13:55:34 GMT -5
Welcome. My tobacco journey is moving in the opposite direction, in that I've smoked a pipe for about 30 years but have picked up cigars in the last year, and am smoking the cigars quite a bit more than the pipes these days. But we enjoy 'em all.  |
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 6, 2020 15:28:42 GMT -5
Welcome. My tobacco journey is moving in the opposite direction, in that I've smoked a pipe for about 30 years but have picked up cigars in the last year, and am smoking the cigars quite a bit more than the pipes these days. But we enjoy 'em all. Well, if you have cigar questions feel free to ask, I am not an expert but I am a seasoned amateur... |
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Post by zambini on Aug 7, 2020 10:12:16 GMT -5
Welcome, from Mexico City.
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Post by Darin on Aug 7, 2020 11:33:53 GMT -5
Welcome from AZ! |
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Post by CrustyCat on Aug 11, 2020 1:35:56 GMT -5
Hello and welcome from Nevada.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 16:35:59 GMT -5
Welcome from Atlantic Canada!
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mcganksta
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Post by mcganksta on Nov 1, 2022 19:37:53 GMT -5
Ok, I am back again.
Had to step away for a while due to some life that happened, but now that the weather is cooler, gonna pick up where I left off
T
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don
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Favorite Pipe: J Everett Poker and a welll used MM cob
Favorite Tobacco: Penzance, St James Flake, Plumb Pudding SR, HH Burley Flake
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Post by don on Nov 1, 2022 19:41:23 GMT -5
Welcome.
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Post by Silver on Nov 1, 2022 19:50:55 GMT -5
Welcome from Michigan.
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turbocat
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First Name: Ted
Favorite Pipe: Calabash and Meerschaum
Favorite Tobacco: It always seems to be whichever one I am smoking at the time
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Post by turbocat on Nov 1, 2022 20:01:58 GMT -5
Hello from Michigan. Pipes wait patiently for us and never rush us, it’s always a good time to pick them up again. You said previously that you got tongue bite in your earlier smoking. What tobaccos are you smoking now or thinking of trying?
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