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Post by fadingdaylight on Apr 16, 2021 18:10:15 GMT -5
My two tins of SG FVF arrived today. Unfortunately the vacuum sealed lid was compromised and both tins of tobacco completely dried out. Called my b&m and replacement tins on the way. I wouldn't trash them Ted, they could be lightly rehydrated most likely. I find FVF served best dried to a crisp anyhow. Edit - Now you've got me wanting to pull a tin out of my micro-cellar |
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Post by taiguy66 on Apr 16, 2021 18:44:30 GMT -5
My two tins of SG FVF arrived today. Unfortunately the vacuum sealed lid was compromised and both tins of tobacco completely dried out. Called my b&m and replacement tins on the way. I wouldn't trash them Ted, they could be lightly rehydrated most likely. I find FVF served best dried to a crisp anyhow. Edit - Now you've got me wanting to pull a tin out of my micro-cellar I thought about it Jason but the tobacco is extremely brittle and really can’t pack it. It’s currently in the mail going back to my b&m. Appreciate your comment though.😁👍 |
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Post by Gandalf on Apr 16, 2021 23:27:01 GMT -5
Had a couple tobacco orders waiting for me when I got home from vacation.  |
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Post by urbino on Apr 16, 2021 23:46:00 GMT -5
Had a couple tobacco orders waiting for me when I got home from vacation. Several Wilkes and . . . what's the Sutliff in the bag front-left? |
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Post by Gandalf on Apr 16, 2021 23:49:17 GMT -5
Had a couple tobacco orders waiting for me when I got home from vacation. Several Wilkes and . . . what's the Sutliff in the bag front-left? It's Sutliff Serendipity - Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia - Blackberry, Cinnamon. Got some of that Peanut Butter and Chocolate from Wilkes. It's awesome! |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Apr 17, 2021 14:06:21 GMT -5
Mail call. Thanks to beardedmi turning me on to modern production Kaywoodie pipes a couple years ago, my second one showed up today. Just arrived from a good auction win is this unsmoked 2010 Kaywoodie Shellcraft Natural oval shank blasted Billiard. I never got into vintage Kaywoodies because I hate the stinger and metal screw in tenon. Modern Kaywoodies have standard push tenons and are good quality smokers at a very good price. (The standard lines can be found starting at $40 to 50 and high grade lines starting at $100.)    A full set of pics can be found here: imgur.com/a/wnGFia1 |
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Post by urbino on Apr 17, 2021 15:40:23 GMT -5
Mail call. Thanks to beardedmi turning me on to modern production Kaywoodie pipes a couple years ago, my second one showed up today. Just arrived from a good auction win is this unsmoked 2010 Kaywoodie Shellcraft Natural oval shank blasted Billiard. I never got into vintage Kaywoodies because I hate the stinger and metal screw in tenon. Modern Kaywoodies have standard push tenons and are good quality smokers at a very good price. (The standard lines can be found starting at $40 to 50 and high grade lines starting at $100.) A full set of pics can be found here: imgur.com/a/wnGFia1 Very handsome. I love the way the grain lines wrap the bowl. |
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Post by Silver on Apr 17, 2021 17:50:20 GMT -5
Mail call. Thanks to beardedmi turning me on to modern production Kaywoodie pipes a couple years ago, my second one showed up today. Just arrived from a good auction win is this unsmoked 2010 Kaywoodie Shellcraft Natural oval shank blasted Billiard. I never got into vintage Kaywoodies because I hate the stinger and metal screw in tenon. Modern Kaywoodies have standard push tenons and are good quality smokers at a very good price. (The standard lines can be found starting at $40 to 50 and high grade lines starting at $100.) A full set of pics can be found here: imgur.com/a/wnGFia1 Another beauty to add to the collection! |
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Post by Silver on Apr 17, 2021 17:53:13 GMT -5
Still not very much energy today. Slept in, had coffee and a pipe on the back porch. Mowed the lawn and went inside to rest. Went back out and cleaned up a flower bed near the deck. Had a couple pipes and a beer. Went in and took a 2 hour nap.
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Post by taiguy66 on Apr 17, 2021 17:56:18 GMT -5
Still not very much energy today. Slept in, had coffee and a pipe on the back porch. Mowed the lawn and went inside to rest. Went back out and cleaned up a flower bed near the deck. Had a couple pipes and a beer. Went in and took a 2 hour nap. Tell me again which vaccine you got Pete? |
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Post by Silver on Apr 17, 2021 18:14:57 GMT -5
Pfizer. The sore arm and achiness actually cleared up by yesterday evening. I just feel tired and have a very mild headache
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Post by Gypo on Apr 19, 2021 14:32:51 GMT -5
Dan-Treasures of Ireland 'Limerick' McConnell-Scottish Flake, Scottish Cake, Red Virginia pluss two 100g Rattrays Old Growrie. Dated and in the cellar before the wife got home he he
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 19, 2021 16:02:09 GMT -5
My Peterson House Pipe arrived today. I thought the Pub pipe was big— and it is— but the House pipe tops it. Chamber is a tad under 1” diameter and 2-1/4” deep. SHown here with a Pete Standard 304 for comparison.  |
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Post by fadingdaylight on Apr 19, 2021 17:07:19 GMT -5
My Peterson House Pipe arrived today. I thought the Pub pipe was big— and it is— but the House pipe tops it. Chamber is a tad under 1” diameter and 2-1/4” deep. SHown here with a Pete Standard 304 for comparison. That thing is huge! I might have to get one of those. |
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Post by Gypo on Apr 19, 2021 17:27:02 GMT -5
My Peterson House Pipe arrived today. I thought the Pub pipe was big— and it is— but the House pipe tops it. Chamber is a tad under 1” diameter and 2-1/4” deep. SHown here with a Pete Standard 304 for comparison. Pub pipe next to the House pipe would be a cool picture |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 19, 2021 18:18:15 GMT -5
Pub on top, House, and Pete Army-mount Rhodesian for scale. The House pipe’s chamber is both wider and deeper than the Pub’s. Feels great in the hand, too. Hangs well without breaking your jaw.  |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 19, 2021 18:23:30 GMT -5
Respective bores, House on the left (15/16 x 2 -1/4”)  |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 19, 2021 18:33:17 GMT -5
Sorry, forgot Pub = 2 x 7/8” chamber.
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Post by Gypo on Apr 19, 2021 19:21:52 GMT -5
Thank you I have a rusticated Pub and have thought about a bent House pipe
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 19, 2021 21:09:22 GMT -5
Should warn folks that do not yet have a BIG pipe— they may spoil you. While it's all good, the top 1/3 of the bowl is extravagantly pleasant. They are addictive...
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Post by bonanzadriver on Apr 20, 2021 12:07:16 GMT -5
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Post by taiguy66 on Apr 20, 2021 12:40:00 GMT -5
Beautiful looking pipe Dino!
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 20, 2021 13:00:08 GMT -5
Lovely indeed.
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Post by Silver on Apr 20, 2021 15:12:44 GMT -5
Sweet!
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Post by bonanzadriver on Apr 20, 2021 16:12:31 GMT -5
Thank you all.
Adam and his family @ Smokers Haven in NY created this for me.
Can't wait to receive it in the mail.
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Post by trailboss on Apr 20, 2021 17:08:23 GMT -5
That is a beaut, Dino!
Is that considered a Zulu?
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Post by trailboss on Apr 20, 2021 17:12:48 GMT -5
Should warn folks that do not yet have a BIG pipe— they may spoil you. While it's all good, the top 1/3 of the bowl is extravagantly pleasant. They are addictive... The big bowls work well for me with English and Aromatics, and in the case of English it just gets better through the smoke. If I load a large bowl of Virginia’s it just doesn’t cut the mustard. That is just my experience. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Apr 20, 2021 21:56:11 GMT -5
That is a beaut, Dino! Is that considered a Zulu? It's a "Horn" style, similar to a Alpha Citation Horn |
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Post by daveinlax on Apr 21, 2021 1:44:31 GMT -5
It’s a beautiful example of an Olifant shape!  |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Apr 21, 2021 13:17:24 GMT -5
A ridiculous amount of aged tobacco. A very good friend realized a couple years ago that his tastes had changed. He waited a while to be sure and is now revamping his cellar. He offered me a really good good friend's deal that I couldn’t refuse on some of my favorites. Everything is 4+ years old. Leo is my desert island favorite blend and hasn’t been made in 8 years.  |
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