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Post by Silver on May 6, 2021 11:14:19 GMT -5
Have you had the truck since it was new? 30 years is pretty impressive.
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Post by urbino on May 6, 2021 16:54:49 GMT -5
No longer in the mail: Wilke Balkan blend and 71st Street, Hearth & Home 10 to Midnight.
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Post by taiguy66 on May 6, 2021 18:12:01 GMT -5
How long did this shipment take Urb?
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Post by terrapinflyer on May 6, 2021 18:27:00 GMT -5
A happy surprise came from urbino and the UPS person. He had offered me some E Stokkebye Evening Flake, as it was out of stock. He was kind enough to include John Aylesbry Cassic Flake, which I think was Luxury Flake in the past. I'll have look that one up, as well as the Green Dragon. I'm not familiar with that, but it smells awesome! I just got home and Bruins are on, so I'll pack one for first intermission. Thanks, Urb! I'll let you know what I think. |
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Post by urbino on May 6, 2021 19:12:05 GMT -5
A happy surprise came from urbino and the UPS person. He had offered me some E Stokkebye Evening Flake, as it was out of stock. He was kind enough to include John Aylesbry Cassic Flake, which I think was Luxury Flake in the past. I'll have look that one up, as well as the Green Dragon. I'm not familiar with that, but it smells awesome! I just got home and Bruins are on, so I'll pack one for first intermission. Thanks, Urb! I'll let you know what I think. Correct on the Aylesbury name, Emily. Hope you enjoy them. I really wasn't sure what I could send that you wouldn't already have. The Aylesbury is kind of hard to get right now, but that doesn't mean you don't have a pound of it cellared from 2014.  Didn't want to "gift" you a bunch of stuff you already had and now had to figure out where to put more of, or already knew you didn't like. Surprises are hard! |
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Post by urbino on May 6, 2021 19:17:40 GMT -5
How long did this shipment take Urb? Ha. That one was pretty normal, but I paid extra to get it UPS instead of USPS. I continue to wait for that Esterval's order I placed on March 20. That one's not on USPS, though. Not yet, anyway. DHL has had it in limbo in Germany this whole time. About a week ago, after I had Esterval's initiate a trace on it, it finally went to an "on its way to the destination country" status. This is the same package that DHL held in Rodgau for a couple weeks, then delivered back to Esterval's for some reason, who then had to turn around and ship it again. |
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Post by Silver on May 6, 2021 19:43:40 GMT -5
How long did this shipment take Urb? Ha. That one was pretty normal, but I paid extra to get it UPS instead of USPS. I continue to wait for that Esterval's order I placed on March 20. That one's not on USPS, though. Not yet, anyway. DHL has had it in limbo in Germany this whole time. About a week ago, after I had Esterval's initiate a trace on it, it finally went to an "on its way to the destination country" status. This is the same package that DHL held in Rodgau for a couple weeks, then delivered back to Esterval's for some reason, who then had to turn around and ship it again. What a pain. |
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Post by taiguy66 on May 6, 2021 21:38:53 GMT -5
How long did this shipment take Urb? Ha. That one was pretty normal, but I paid extra to get it UPS instead of USPS. I continue to wait for that Esterval's order I placed on March 20. That one's not on USPS, though. Not yet, anyway. DHL has had it in limbo in Germany this whole time. About a week ago, after I had Esterval's initiate a trace on it, it finally went to an "on its way to the destination country" status. This is the same package that DHL held in Rodgau for a couple weeks, then delivered back to Esterval's for some reason, who then had to turn around and ship it again. Too bad you’re not collecting air miles for your package. Cheers pal.... |
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Post by oldcajun123 on May 6, 2021 21:46:21 GMT -5
3/5pks of Partagas Black Label Parimide, cigars, ran out of that style, still have some Robusto but I like the Parimide better.  |
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Post by trailboss on May 6, 2021 21:48:34 GMT -5
broke down for Chimo...going to use it sparingly.
EL CHACALITO CHIMO PASTA CHEWING JELLY GEL 18 GRM 20 containers....
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Post by bonanzadriver on May 6, 2021 22:01:00 GMT -5
Have you had the truck since it was new? 30 years is pretty impressive. No Pete. Bought it for my youngest son about 5 years ago. Transmission went out last year and he purchased a newer Ford F150 extended cab 4x4. He trailered the sick f150 down here and I've been waiting to find the time and the $$ to get er back running. It's a single cab flare side short bed. Don't know if I'm gonna turn it into a toy or sell it? |
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Post by terrapinflyer on May 7, 2021 5:32:52 GMT -5
A happy surprise came from urbino and the UPS person. He had offered me some E Stokkebye Evening Flake, as it was out of stock. He was kind enough to include John Aylesbry Cassic Flake, which I think was Luxury Flake in the past. I'll have look that one up, as well as the Green Dragon. I'm not familiar with that, but it smells awesome! I just got home and Bruins are on, so I'll pack one for first intermission. Thanks, Urb! I'll let you know what I think. Correct on the Aylesbury name, Emily. Hope you enjoy them. I really wasn't sure what I could send that you wouldn't already have. The Aylesbury is kind of hard to get right now, but that doesn't mean you don't have a pound of it cellared from 2014. Didn't want to "gift" you a bunch of stuff you already had and now had to figure out where to put more of, or already knew you didn't like. Surprises are hard! You did very well! Everything fits and is in a flattering color scheme. However, I stepped out for my first bowl of Evening Flake, had a sneezing fit, and promptly clogged up my nose. I smoked it, of cousre, but it wasn't an ideal test. That just means I have to hit it again today! For science, or something. Thanks, again. |
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Post by fadingdaylight on May 7, 2021 9:06:49 GMT -5
A few weeks back isett2860 messaged me to see if I was interested in a swap for a few aged tins of my new found love, Balkan Sasieni. Naturally, I was very interested. On Wednesday afternoon, they arrived, along with tins Spark Plug, Jackknife Plug, and Jubilee,a jar of aged Vintage Syrian, a nice chunk of Nightwatch, and several cigars! Thank you sir! There are some things here I have been looking forward to trying for a while. Might want to go put a reinforced post on your mailbox. |
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Post by Plainsman on May 7, 2021 18:22:50 GMT -5
Ordered some soft “bit protectors” from Amazon. Mostly wanted them for the cobs. Arrived today and do not fit the cobs by a long shot. Way too big. Tried them on others. Don’t like ‘em at all. Trying to think of other uses. Spats for a Chihuahua?
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Post by trailboss on May 7, 2021 18:32:49 GMT -5
 It looks like Samuel Gawith has a new distributor, I have never heard of Kretek International. I am pretty sure that Arango cigar was the distributor before.  |
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Post by Gypo on May 7, 2021 18:38:21 GMT -5
I had a package waiting on the counter when I got home today. Some Stonehaven YUM! and Black Frigate. Thank you sperrytops |
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Post by sperrytops on May 8, 2021 10:16:08 GMT -5
broke down for Chimo...going to use it sparingly. EL CHACALITO CHIMO PASTA CHEWING JELLY GEL 18 GRM 20 containers.... Love it. The glorious route where all foreign packages seem to spend a little time in Cincinnati. |
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Post by trailboss on May 8, 2021 11:33:57 GMT -5
Kinda funny, it is going through LA
I have no complaints about DHL on international shipments. They always come through and get the packages to me...Venezuela is tough to ship to the USA.
Fedex on the other hand processes from Miami, and it seems they flag everything for customs to check, and if you get an agent that hates tobacco you are srewed.
A retired customs agent that is a member of our pipe club says that Fedex in Miami has always been that way.
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Post by addamsruspipe on May 8, 2021 12:12:59 GMT -5
Just got in a lot of Savinelli Oscars. Based on the identical teeth mark on all five of them, they were well enjoyed by the same smoker. They should all nicely restore.  |
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Post by Plainsman on May 9, 2021 19:27:54 GMT -5
Ordered some soft “bit protectors” from Amazon. Mostly wanted them for the cobs. Arrived today and do not fit the cobs by a long shot. Way too big. Tried them on others. Don’t like ‘em at all. Trying to think of other uses. Spats for a Chihuahua? Anybody want these, PM me your addy and I’ll pop ‘em in the mail to you. |
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Post by urbino on May 9, 2021 23:50:47 GMT -5
Kinda funny, it is going through LA I have no complaints about DHL on international shipments. They always come through and get the packages to me...Venezuela is tough to ship to the USA. Fedex on the other hand processes from Miami, and it seems they flag everything for customs to check, and if you get an agent that hates tobacco you are srewed. A retired customs agent that is a member of our pipe club says that Fedex in Miami has always been that way. I never had problems with DHL prior to this Esterval's order. The works seem to be pretty gummed up on that one, though. |
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Post by urbino on May 9, 2021 23:53:19 GMT -5
A couple pounds of HH Pure Virginia to cellar and age.
Some Plum Pudding Special Reserve and Savinelli 145th Anniversary.
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Post by Darin on May 10, 2021 11:20:54 GMT -5
Not in the mail but direct pick up ... stopping by my local cigar lounge for a few sticks and BS with the staff.
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Post by taiguy66 on May 10, 2021 15:10:13 GMT -5
It looks like Samuel Gawith has a new distributor, I have never heard of Kretek International. I am pretty sure that Arango cigar was the distributor before. Haven’t had the pleasure of trying Hansom Flake. A review would be appreciated please. Thanks Charlie! |
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Post by Silver on May 10, 2021 15:29:39 GMT -5
I've never heard of Hansom Flake. This isn't one of the blends listed as "out of stock" at the places I shop.
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Post by terrapinflyer on May 10, 2021 15:40:05 GMT -5
I think Hansom Flake is a Pipes and Cigars exclusive. It's been a while since I had some. Oddly, Kretek (Indonesian clove and tobacco cigarettes) are banned in USA.
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Post by Gypo on May 10, 2021 17:40:51 GMT -5
A box of stained cobs that I had sent to one of our talented members. I had several Danish cobs and the black flecks showing through are really awesome.
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Post by Gandalf on May 10, 2021 18:19:09 GMT -5
Have an order from Wilke Tobacco on the way. Black Raspberry, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Vermont Maple Cavendish, 71st Street.
And from 4Noggins: Tewksbury Hobbit's Weed Match and Hearth & Home Trout Stream.
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Post by trailboss on May 10, 2021 19:28:41 GMT -5
It looks like Samuel Gawith has a new distributor, I have never heard of Kretek International. I am pretty sure that Arango cigar was the distributor before. Haven’t had the pleasure of trying Hansom Flake. A review would be appreciated please. Thanks Charlie! I really don’t do reviews, as I don’t have the palate for it. I know what I like and I do like this one, the Lakeland essence is far in the background to my taste buds. Jiminks gave it 3.5 stars! www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/12181/samuel-gawith-hansom-flake |
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Post by Silver on May 10, 2021 20:03:10 GMT -5
Have an order from Wilke Tobacco on the way. Black Raspberry, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Vermont Maple Cavendish, 71st Street. And from 4Noggins: Tewksbury Hobbit's Weed Match and Hearth & Home Trout Stream. Sounds a little bit like a doughnut order from Wilke! Great. Now I want a doughnut. |
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Didn't want to "gift" you a bunch of stuff you already had and now had to figure out where to put more of, or already knew you didn't like. Surprises are hard!
