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Post by mcganksta on Aug 23, 2020 8:46:24 GMT -5
Ok Bowl 5 recap: Tobacco: Lane Lux English Pipe: MM Cob Pack: 2 layer scoop and pack with each layer Extra notes: this tobacco was put in a my travel pouch around 7am and smoked around noon-ish. I sat in the cab of my truck most of the day. Also, i had a very light lunch, and this give me a very slight nic-buzz that caught me off guard. So I packed only about 3/4 of a bowl this time as it was a lunch break smoke. It was a bit windy and very sunny and hot (90+) I didn't have to relight at all this time, but I think I was smoking just a bit to fast. The cob ended up hotter than usual. I didn't end up with much moisture in the stem, or tongue bite. It was a great little smoke that broke up the day in a pleasant way  McG |
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Post by peteguy on Aug 24, 2020 13:55:32 GMT -5
Well done!!
"It was a great little smoke that broke up the day in a pleasant way"
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 24, 2020 20:54:02 GMT -5
Tomorrow...we take on FLAKE........
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Post by rmb on Aug 26, 2020 11:01:13 GMT -5
Glad you're keeping with it, sounds like you're getting it!
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 26, 2020 12:13:48 GMT -5
Ok Bowl 6 recap: Tobacco: Bayou Morning Flake Pipe: Bosewell Pack: 3 Flakes rubbed and packed Extra notes: So the Bayou Morning was mighty dry....it just crumbled when i picked it up.... Was only able to smoke 1/2 the bowl, then the NicHit got me and I went in for a bite to eat. Once I got it going, and got my sipping pace slowed way down, I could get some hints and teases at really great flavors..... I have more work to do...the flake is weak with this grasshopper...but my will is strong!  |
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Post by jeffd on Aug 26, 2020 12:58:50 GMT -5
I think you are well on your way.
For those at the very beginning of the journey, I would recommend some Carter Hall. It is such a consistently well behaved tobacco that it really facilitates learning. Packing, puffing, rate of puffing, tamping, everything. Getting all of it down. The idea is to start out taking the variables of the tobacco away, so that if you get bit you can know it is not the brand, or cut, or blend of the tobacco and that something else, something well in your control, needs adjustment.
And, Carter Hall is not a half bad smoke. Not a complicated "sophisticated" flavor, but real good. And not at all expensive, so you can ditch a half smoked bowl without guilt and start again.
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Post by iaido on Aug 26, 2020 17:14:33 GMT -5
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I am in Colorado Springs, if you are around here, I have several tobaccos you can try. Dave
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 26, 2020 17:20:36 GMT -5
McG I am in Colorado Springs, if you are around here, I have several tobaccos you can try. Dave I am In monument, maybe we can meet up at Stags one day! McG |
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Post by iaido on Aug 27, 2020 21:55:42 GMT -5
Sounds like a plan 7XX-XXXX-XXX3 leave message if I don’t answer
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Post by peteguy on Aug 31, 2020 17:11:54 GMT -5
Sounds like a plan 719-314-7483 leave message if I don’t answer Tried this number on Tinder and I got banned. Just saying.....  You should pm that info just to be safe. |
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Post by mcganksta on Sept 6, 2020 8:37:00 GMT -5
Ok,lets get this started up again...
new bowl soon
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Post by mcganksta on Sept 8, 2020 8:53:31 GMT -5
Going to take this thread into a bit of just open discussion, trying to get out of my head and just enjoy the smoke.
Tobacco: Hearth & Home Delta Days
Pipe: MM Legend
I am not sure what was going on with this smoke,it was not good at all. While I can not put my finger on any one thing, I really feel it was just a combination of a few factors. It smoked super hot, would not stay lit, had no flavor. It was packed a few days prior, but stayed in my humidor that I am using for my pipe kit and tobaccos. RH is in the low 60's high 50's.
I also I have a new lighter, and it seemed to burn much hotter than my old pipe lighter and I think that had an impact.
Looking forward to trying this blend again. After this front passes by.....
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Post by CrustyCat on Sept 9, 2020 2:18:07 GMT -5
I think your humidity is too high. More knowledgeable people can chime in. If it's a torch lighter, don't use that on a pipe. That's my 2 cents.
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Post by mcganksta on Sept 9, 2020 12:06:11 GMT -5
I think your humidity is too high. More knowledgeable people can chime in. If it's a torch lighter, don't use that on a pipe. That's my 2 cents. Yeah I figured the RH was outta whack, and a butane soft flame lighter....I save my torch for the stogies |
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Post by mcganksta on Sept 13, 2020 12:41:27 GMT -5
Tobacco: Lane Limited BCA
Pipe: Dr Grabow River
Lighter: Honest, soft flame butane
A bright and sunny morning after some less then pleasant weather and a hot cup of French roast.
All in all a very nice, well behaved, enjoyable smoke. I think it was still a bit too moist, but it behaved as it should.
Couple of relights as expected, but the times I forced my self to slow and relax into the pipe, the smoke was cool, if a bit light on flavor.
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Post by iaido on Sept 13, 2020 13:13:41 GMT -5
Yep peteguy my mistake, may be a moderator could delete the post. Although I think folks on here are old honorable people. 😊
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Post by bonanzadriver on Sept 13, 2020 20:45:50 GMT -5
I'll throw in my 2 bits here.
One thing that I didn't see mentioned, in previous responses, was the ph equation of tongue bite.
It's a simple fact that different tobaccos affect different folks , er, uhm... differently. ;-)
Most virginias absolutely blister me. Roof of my mouth and my tongue.
That being said, Virginia Perique mixtures don't seem to have the same result. I love Elizabethan Mixture and Dunbar.
As for the pipe burning too hot?
That can be many things... The tobacco, the way you packed it, and many times, the pipe itself. I have many pipes that just smoke hot.
I noticed someone suggested Carter Hall, I whole heartedly second that suggestion. I use it to break in all of my new pipes or newly refurbished.
I also smoke it pretty regularly just because I like it.
cheers
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 14, 2020 1:21:53 GMT -5
Yep peteguy my mistake, may be a moderator could delete the post. Although I think folks on here are old honorable people. 😊 I made a slight edit for you in case others who are not members are checking out the site. |
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