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Post by Professor S. on Feb 18, 2021 12:29:08 GMT -5
I just gave my ChiCom (i.e. Road Town) bent Dublin a try, loaded with what I'm calling "Harvest of Leng." It's a 2:1 mix of Golden Harvest Extra and Plateau of Leng. There's just enough Lat left to make it a nice, full-bodied smoke, but not overwhelm my delicate taste buds. I'm still not ready to buy another one of these pipes, but I can't say as I regret this purchase...yet... Working out a proper filling method for my pipe has been an ongoing struggle learning experience. I watched this video by James J Fox the other day and thought I'd give it a try. It definitely requires sitting at my desk with some paper handy to catch the errant tobacco, but it worked really well! Followed it up with a bowlful of Haunted Bookshop in my little Italian bent apple. Nice way to spend the morning while the princess was at an appointment. |
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Post by Darin on Feb 18, 2021 12:34:59 GMT -5
Just finished an MM Country Gent full of Burley Legal and now smoking 5 Brothers in an MM Washington ... black coffee to drink.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 18, 2021 13:20:40 GMT -5
I just gave my ChiCom (i.e. Road Town) bent Dublin a try, loaded with what I'm calling "Harvest of Leng." It's a 2:1 mix of Golden Harvest Extra and Plateau of Leng. There's just enough Lat left to make it a nice, full-bodied smoke, but not overwhelm my delicate taste buds. I'm still not ready to buy another one of these pipes, but I can't say as I regret this purchase...yet... Working out a proper filling method for my pipe has been an ongoing struggle learning experience. I watched this video by James J Fox the other day and thought I'd give it a try. It definitely requires sitting at my desk with some paper handy to catch the errant tobacco, but it worked really well! Followed it up with a bowlful of Haunted Bookshop in my little Italian bent apple. Nice way to spend the morning while the princess was at an appointment. Honestly, the more you think about filling your pipe, the harder it gets. |
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Post by william on Feb 18, 2021 13:42:55 GMT -5
Dunhill Aperitif in an Alberto Bonfiglioli. Cool and breezy and the sun is struggling to show through. A bit uncomfortable for smoking on the back deck....  |
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Post by Professor S. on Feb 18, 2021 14:05:31 GMT -5
I just gave my ChiCom (i.e. Road Town) bent Dublin a try, loaded with what I'm calling "Harvest of Leng." It's a 2:1 mix of Golden Harvest Extra and Plateau of Leng. There's just enough Lat left to make it a nice, full-bodied smoke, but not overwhelm my delicate taste buds. I'm still not ready to buy another one of these pipes, but I can't say as I regret this purchase...yet... Working out a proper filling method for my pipe has been an ongoing struggle learning experience. I watched this video by James J Fox the other day and thought I'd give it a try. It definitely requires sitting at my desk with some paper handy to catch the errant tobacco, but it worked really well! Followed it up with a bowlful of Haunted Bookshop in my little Italian bent apple. Nice way to spend the morning while the princess was at an appointment. Honestly, the more you think about filling your pipe, the harder it gets. The biggest problem I've had is overfilling it, which appears to contribute to it not staying lit. The method I learned from David McGrane was easy, I got to play with my tobacco a bit, and it worked. I'm sure as I keep at this, I'll get to the point where filling the pipe is natural and I'll enjoy more successes with fewer burnt matches |
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Post by Silver on Feb 18, 2021 14:52:23 GMT -5
Blwb, in a cob outside,,,bowl must have been damp cause it cracked and fell apart just after lighting,,, Wow! That hasn't happened to me yet. I've got about a dozen cobs, and the worst thing that happened is poking a hole through the bottom of a bowl while I was cleaning it. Its a good thing they're cheap, I guess. |
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Post by Silver on Feb 18, 2021 14:56:42 GMT -5
Latakia is like hot dogs, we don't want to know what's in it. The main flavor is supposed to come from the cedar used in curing it. I'm pretty sure Latakia is cased with Open Pit barbeque sauce  I wish. |
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Post by Silver on Feb 18, 2021 15:04:47 GMT -5
Getting to the end of a bowl of Haunted Bookshop in a MM bent Diplomat 5th Avenue. Been an interesting day at work, not in a good way. One step forward, eight steps backward. Still keeping calm and carrying on, with a totally insincere smile on my face.
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Post by just ol ed on Feb 18, 2021 15:32:19 GMT -5
greets again & hope all staying well. Wfie's needs done for now, tea at desk, Abingdon in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room.
24, just a a very few snowflakes here/there
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62
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Post by addamsruspipe on Feb 18, 2021 16:18:46 GMT -5
At the lounge. Having some Virginia Supreme in a torpedo pipe I picked up. Actually smokes pretty well. 😀
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Post by mrlunting on Feb 18, 2021 16:21:55 GMT -5
Getting ready to start a bowl of Mac Baren 7 seas cherry in a small apple, and a cup of tea. Following is Squadron Leader in the Brigham Mountaineer and a glass of sprite.
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Post by Silver on Feb 18, 2021 16:29:11 GMT -5
Mac Baren Club Blend in the same MM Diplomat 5th Avenue. Winding down the work day.
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Post by Gandalf on Feb 18, 2021 17:53:48 GMT -5
Vanilla Black Cavendish in an Alpha Cameo rusticated volcano.  Beautiful pipe! Thanks. More importantly - it smokes great. |
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Post by Gandalf on Feb 18, 2021 17:57:54 GMT -5
Vanilla Black Cavendish in the Alpha Cameo above.
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 18, 2021 18:20:26 GMT -5
A little late posting this but spent a quiet, relaxing afternoon watching a rain. Plum Pudding in my Aldo Velani with Bengal Spice tea on the side to keep me company.  |
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 18, 2021 18:22:57 GMT -5
I just gave my ChiCom (i.e. Road Town) bent Dublin a try, loaded with what I'm calling "Harvest of Leng." It's a 2:1 mix of Golden Harvest Extra and Plateau of Leng. There's just enough Lat left to make it a nice, full-bodied smoke, but not overwhelm my delicate taste buds. I'm still not ready to buy another one of these pipes, but I can't say as I regret this purchase...yet... Working out a proper filling method for my pipe has been an ongoing struggle learning experience. I watched this video by James J Fox the other day and thought I'd give it a try. It definitely requires sitting at my desk with some paper handy to catch the errant tobacco, but it worked really well! Followed it up with a bowlful of Haunted Bookshop in my little Italian bent apple. Nice way to spend the morning while the princess was at an appointment. Definitely the joys of being a pipe smoker. Given time, this too shall pass and you’ll be a “master” pipe smoker/aficionado. |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Feb 18, 2021 18:39:37 GMT -5
SG 1792 in a MM Washington. Root beer in the can. This should set me up for the Bruins game in a bit.
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Post by kxg on Feb 18, 2021 18:41:27 GMT -5
This afternoon/evening: Peterson Irish Oak in an Abe Herbaugh blasted brandy w/a bamboo shank; C&D Sansepolcro in a Cristiano 60 B4; Sutliff Match Edgworth Ready Rubbed in an Arley Curtz rusticated 1/4 bent Pot.
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jcurtis55
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Posts: 324
First Name: Jeff
Favorite Pipe: Winslow Crown Viking
Favorite Tobacco: Dominican Glory Maduro
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Post by jcurtis55 on Feb 18, 2021 18:45:05 GMT -5
Decided it was time to start breaking in my new Peterson St Patrick's Day Prince. Loaded up some Peterson's University Flake.  |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Feb 18, 2021 18:51:54 GMT -5
Good looking pipe, Jeff! ^^^
Butternut burley in a straight grained bent Dublin by BSP.
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Post by papipeguy on Feb 18, 2021 20:06:45 GMT -5
Warrior Plug in a Peterson Summertime XL90.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 18, 2021 20:58:57 GMT -5
Motzek Strang in my 1940's Peterson 308, Boomerang stem. Foster's Lager on the side.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 18, 2021 21:03:50 GMT -5
Decided it was time to start breaking in my new Peterson St Patrick's Day Prince. Loaded up some Peterson's University Flake. I like that green stem. I wish I could justify another pipe. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 18, 2021 21:05:38 GMT -5
Motzek Strang in my 1940's Peterson 308, Boomerang stem. Foster's Lager on the side. I started to comment on that after your attack on the Captain. Talk about some nasty shite! I have some next to the jar of Rum Twist. I take one out and we just start laughing. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 18, 2021 21:29:53 GMT -5
I have to agree with Jiminks as to Strang being so good. I lack the ability to ferret out all the flavors, but as it ages every bowl rides on the shoulders of the last one and it just gets better.
It will be a sad day when the jar is empty, never to be refilled.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 18, 2021 21:32:53 GMT -5
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Post by username on Feb 18, 2021 21:41:04 GMT -5
Triple crown in a cob. I saw the bag sitting on my desk and figured if go for it as I’ve been smoking a lot of burley lately and wanted a change of pace.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Feb 18, 2021 21:41:22 GMT -5
SPS Court of St. James in my Dr. Grabow Royalton Billiard.  |
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Post by sparks on Feb 18, 2021 21:42:49 GMT -5
Fr. Dempsey in a Scottie.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Feb 18, 2021 21:42:57 GMT -5
I have to agree with Jiminks as to Strang being so good. I lack the ability to ferret out all the flavors, but as it ages every bowl rides on the shoulders of the last one and it just gets better. It will be a sad day when the jar is empty, never to be refilled. Yeah, Strang will be missed. I have half a stick left in jar and can’t bring myself to open it yet as when it’s gone, there's no more. I just need to keep reminding myself that I have it to smoke it and not look at it. |
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