Waldron
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Post by Waldron on Oct 7, 2020 0:21:19 GMT -5
Hello Everyone, greetings from Boston, Massachusetts. I thought I would pop in to introduce myself to the club and tell you all how much I enjoyed my first ever smoke. Pipe smoking has always intrigued me, something I remember my grandfather doing in his den at Christmastime. Smelling my pipe tonight brought me back to late evenings as a kid sneaking into his den to hang out while he smoked his pipe. Pure nostalgia. Fun fact, my profile picture is actually a photo of my great grandfather at our family's lake property in the Catskill mountains, circa 1922. In a way I felt connected to him this evening, despite both my grandfather and his father being gone for many, many years. Here's a photo of what I had the pleasure of enjoying this evening. Savinelli 626 Alligator with some nice Solani Gold. Anyone here try either of these before? I found I quite enjoyed them, even with my initial struggles as a novice. Without knowing much about tobacco, hopefully, the Solani Gold is a decent starter blend for breaking in my pipe.   |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 7, 2020 8:16:05 GMT -5
Wow, I'm glad that you had such a great experience first time.
Welcome to the forum. I hope you have fun here.
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Post by mrlunting on Oct 7, 2020 8:18:06 GMT -5
A warm and friendly welcome from Ontario Canada.
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briarbuck
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Leave the gun...take the cannoli.
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Post by briarbuck on Oct 7, 2020 8:34:45 GMT -5
Welcome from the Buckeye State. O H
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 7, 2020 8:38:50 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from Linden Texas!
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Post by just ol ed on Oct 7, 2020 9:05:58 GMT -5
adding greets/welcome from midway between Buffalo & Rochester, NY. Also good to seeya at the chats last nite in "owl" time!
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
apparently "Mr. Seniority" for now
pipe/cigar since '62
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Post by addamsruspipe on Oct 7, 2020 10:12:53 GMT -5
Welcome. New Mexico, Land of Confusion. 😀
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 7, 2020 10:16:53 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from central north Florida. Good looking pipe, by the way!
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Post by lestrout on Oct 7, 2020 10:18:20 GMT -5
Yo Wal - welcome. You are in a great town for pipes, as well as lots of cultural resources. I met my wife there when we were both in school, and found the restaurants even then just wonderful. I got my first pipes and tobaccos at Peretti's and Leavitt & Peirce, which was a great way to start before the days of Internet forums and pipe clubs.
hp
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Post by papipeguy on Oct 7, 2020 10:51:30 GMT -5
Welcome to The Patch. Enjoy your time here with us.
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 7, 2020 11:46:36 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from central Illinois.
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Post by puffy on Oct 7, 2020 14:36:05 GMT -5
Welcome Aboard..I actually have that same pipe..I've had it for a good many years
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Post by bigwoolie on Oct 7, 2020 18:00:04 GMT -5
I cant speak to the tobacco, but you sure started with a good pipe. Well done.
Welcome from the Palouse range
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Waldron
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Post by Waldron on Oct 7, 2020 19:11:05 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome, it's good to connect with a community right from the start. In my short time here so far I have grown quite fond of the friendly people here and prospects of stimulating conversations to be had. I'm looking forward to many interesting discussions, and I'm especially looking forward to learning from some of the greybeards on how to best immerse myself in this fulfilling lifestyle. just ol ed - It was great chatting late last night, hope to pick up that convo again soon. I guess the blend I started with had a nice kick, because I rarely make it that late into the night. lestrout - great to meet you, Boston is a great town. Have been here 8 years now (originally from CT). I haven't made it down to Peretti's yet, but it's on my list. The restaurants are great, I actually used to live in the North End and had 6 years of italian dinners almost every night. Never got sick of it! puff - cool to meet someone with the same pipe. I'm glad to hear it has lasted you for years, I'm hoping to have this one for a lifetime (it is my first after all). Personally, I really like the alligator style. I was incredibly torn between a smooth or rusticated for my first pipe, and I feel like this texture is the best of both worlds. To all the others, great to make your acquaintances. Excited to be connected to pipe smokers around the world, and I'm looking forward to learning more about this hobby and all of you. I am the first of my friend group to plunge into the world of pipe, so it is nice to have common friends here. Happy Smokes  |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 7, 2020 22:35:45 GMT -5
I am not sure if I have tried Solani Gold or not, but Solani puts out some great blends. You are far ahead of the curve for most pipe smokers that fry their tongues on drugstore aromatics.
That pic of your grandpa is pretty cool, that generation knew a thing or two about simple pleasures, delivering rich rewards.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2020 2:54:53 GMT -5
Hi Waldron, and welcome from Atlantic Canada! I used to own a Savinelli Brown Alligator, a 320 KS. The finish is just so cool! As for the Solani English Mixture, you chose very well.
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chasingembers
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Posts: 1,912 
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 Oct 8, 2020 4:25:52 GMT -5
Savinelli 626 Alligator with some nice Solani Gold. Anyone here try either of these before? An alligator, what'll they think of next?  😁 |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Oct 8, 2020 8:02:52 GMT -5
Hey, welcome. I'm from your area, but transplanted to the hinterlands. Born in Lynn, lived in NH, Foxboro, Beverly. Check out Peretti's. A road trip to Ernie Q. at Watch City is worthwhile.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 8, 2020 11:30:39 GMT -5
This is where you need to go.
OLD FIREHOUSE SMOKE SHOP
Wilke Pipe Tobacco
100 Franklin Street
Fall River, MA 02720
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Post by sperrytops on Oct 8, 2020 12:17:43 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern California. Back in the day, I spent a lot of time in Boston that was business related and loved it. It's a great city.
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,912
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 Oct 8, 2020 12:56:04 GMT -5
This is where you need to go. OLD FIREHOUSE SMOKE SHOP Wilke Pipe Tobacco 100 Franklin Street Fall River, MA 02720 Just look out for Lizzie Borden, it is nearly Halloween!👻🎃 |
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jay
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Edward's Pipes....only Edward's pipes....and Buccaneer in the bowl
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Post by jay on Oct 8, 2020 13:15:18 GMT -5
The other side of the continent says "Hello". Puff away, gently, and feel free to ask questions and share opinions.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 8, 2020 13:26:12 GMT -5
This is where you need to go. OLD FIREHOUSE SMOKE SHOP Wilke Pipe Tobacco 100 Franklin Street Fall River, MA 02720 Just look out for Lizzie Borden, it is nearly Halloween!👻🎃 He makes WILKE LIZZIE BLOOD RED Virginia, but I don't like Virginias. It's a Virginia with a little Blood orange flavor. Jiminks likes it. |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Oct 8, 2020 13:42:13 GMT -5
With 40 whacks?
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Post by Yohanan on Oct 8, 2020 14:25:36 GMT -5
Hello Waldron, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,912
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 Oct 8, 2020 15:11:27 GMT -5
Just look out for Lizzie Borden, it is nearly Halloween!👻🎃 He makes WILKE LIZZIE BLOOD RED Virginia, but I don't like Virginias. It's a Virginia with a little Blood orange flavor. Jiminks likes it. I know!👍 Dedicating my new pipe from Jason either to it, or the Blood Red English. |
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chasingembers
Senior Member
Posts: 1,912
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 Oct 8, 2020 15:19:46 GMT -5
Unless she had already seen what she had done, then it would be 41.😉 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 8, 2020 16:47:39 GMT -5
Optional at extra charge. |
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Post by mrlunting on Oct 8, 2020 17:35:09 GMT -5
Weed whacker? 😶
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Waldron
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Post by Waldron on Oct 8, 2020 23:05:38 GMT -5
Love some of these recommendations. Excited to explore
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