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Post by trailboss on Feb 2, 2021 20:10:49 GMT -5
Finishing up some Epiphany from earlier. Not sure what's next. Captain Black would be a good follow up, Justin. It will give you an experience of a sudden and striking realization that Epiphany was a much better smoke.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 2, 2021 20:18:07 GMT -5
Finishing up some Epiphany from earlier. Not sure what's next. Captain Black would be a good follow up, Justin. It will give you an experience of a sudden and striking realization that Epiphany was a much better smoke. I refute that statement. I still like the occasional bowl of Captain Black Royal. I find it a better smoke than many pricier "NAME" blends. |
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Post by SCF Dan on Feb 2, 2021 20:30:45 GMT -5
Aged Dunhill Nightcap. Courtesy of forum sensei: Darin.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Feb 2, 2021 20:33:03 GMT -5
Angler's Dream in my Tom Eltang Billiard. urbino - A while ago, I responded to one of your comments about some of my birdseye something like: wait until I post my Tom Eltang. Well, here it is. The most jaw dropping birdseye in my collection.  |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 2, 2021 20:35:53 GMT -5
Captain Black would be a good follow up, Justin. It will give you an experience of a sudden and striking realization that Epiphany was a much better smoke. I refute that statement. I still like the occasional bowl of Captain Black Royal. I find it a better smoke than many pricier "NAME" blends. Says the guy that likes grape tobacco. Ron, I am calling a priest to exorcise the demons that have control of you. J/K tastes are subjective, I like Chimo oral tobacco that some would say would make a skunk vomit. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 2, 2021 20:36:52 GMT -5
One word: Badass.
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 2, 2021 20:43:06 GMT -5
Angler's Dream in my Tom Eltang Billiard. urbino - A while ago, I responded to one of your comments about some of my birdseye something like: wait until I post my Tom Eltang. Well, here it is. The most jaw dropping birdseye in my collection. Wow... that’s a beautiful looking pipe John! Very nice indeed! |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Feb 2, 2021 21:12:41 GMT -5
That really is beautiful.
MB HH Bold Kentucky. I much prefer the ODF, but this stuff is ok and it has a good kick.
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Post by Silver on Feb 2, 2021 22:09:23 GMT -5
This afternoon, while working, I smoked Haunted Bookshop and Pegasus, in a couple of cobs. Now enjoying a bowl of McConnell Scottish Cake in a Savinelli Porto Cervo bent Dublin with a Labatt's Blue. Time to unwind, reset and count my blessings.
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Post by urbino on Feb 2, 2021 22:19:14 GMT -5
Angler's Dream in my Tom Eltang Billiard. urbino - A while ago, I responded to one of your comments about some of my birdseye something like: wait until I post my Tom Eltang. Well, here it is. The most jaw dropping birdseye in my collection. Great googly-moogly!  He did a heck of a stain job on it, too. |
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Post by Silver on Feb 2, 2021 22:47:39 GMT -5
Still smoking the Scottish Cake, but require a little more relaxation before hitting the sack. Prepped a mix of C & D Vixen and GLP Stonehenge flakes for my nightcap. Might have a splash of bourbon to go with.
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Post by sparks on Feb 2, 2021 23:00:09 GMT -5
Fired up a bowl of Fr. Dempsey. Planning on getting to bed before midnight again. I need to make a habit of that.
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Post by Goldbrick on Feb 2, 2021 23:39:48 GMT -5
Stirling Bridge, from McCranie's, in a sandblasted lavat by Kaywoodie, cold water on the side.
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Post by mrlunting on Feb 3, 2021 0:31:09 GMT -5
Mac Barron's 7 seas cherry blend in a cherry wood pipe. Another excellent smoker Ron!😉
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Post by terrapinflyer on Feb 3, 2021 7:13:10 GMT -5
On a chilly burley morning, Sir Waler Raleigh in MM Pride.
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Post by mrlunting on Feb 3, 2021 7:58:40 GMT -5
Starting off with captain black royal in a little white hills briar. Cooking a little piece of bacon for Sherman.
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 3, 2021 9:09:38 GMT -5
This afternoon, while working, I smoked Haunted Bookshop and Pegasus, in a couple of cobs. Now enjoying a bowl of McConnell Scottish Cake in a Savinelli Porto Cervo bent Dublin with a Labatt's Blue. Time to unwind, reset and count my blessings. Sitting on the fence with Haunted Bookshop. Based on your posts, it seems to be a favourite of yours and I’m hoping to gain some insight and your honest opinion: Is it earthy and nutty like some claim? Being a cigar smoker, when I hear the term “earthy” that tells me it’s more “barnyard” and “hay” tones. Neither appeals to me cigar wise and I suspect the same in my pipe tobacco. Due to the heavy dose of perique in this blend, I’m also told to smoke it on a full stomach and that it’s not an everyday smoke. I’d appreciate your thoughts, and anyone else who’s had this blend. Thank you! |
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Post by just ol ed on Feb 3, 2021 10:48:01 GMT -5
another later start. Earlier, usual walks, no-band 5x50 for company, Then about an hour with neighbor doing snowblower work. We got about 4" overnite, but a mere pittance compared to downstate, NYC, L.I areas. Next up, feed the Ed, then Abingdon in SerJac Rowlette "scoop" & finish the papers. Trip to WallyWorld later
25, overcast but no more snow xpected till much later
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by CrustyCat on Feb 3, 2021 10:59:42 GMT -5
Some Amphora in my new Savinelli Bing with a Sam Adams.
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 3, 2021 11:38:57 GMT -5
Some Amphora in my new Savinelli Bing with a Sam Adams. You must be off work and spending time at your tranquil place Kevin? |
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Post by Silver on Feb 3, 2021 12:58:43 GMT -5
This afternoon, while working, I smoked Haunted Bookshop and Pegasus, in a couple of cobs. Now enjoying a bowl of McConnell Scottish Cake in a Savinelli Porto Cervo bent Dublin with a Labatt's Blue. Time to unwind, reset and count my blessings. Sitting on the fence with Haunted Bookshop. Based on your posts, it seems to be a favourite of yours and I’m hoping to gain some insight and your honest opinion: Is it earthy and nutty like some claim? Being a cigar smoker, when I hear the term “earthy” that tells me it’s more “barnyard” and “hay” tones. Neither appeals to me cigar wise and I suspect the same in my pipe tobacco. Due to the heavy dose of perique in this blend, I’m also told to smoke it on a full stomach and that it’s not an everyday smoke. I’d appreciate your thoughts, and anyone else who’s had this blend. Thank you! I'm not very good at describing flavors, but here's what I get: Very burley-forward, bready, nutty, some slight fruit (plummy?), underlying sweetness and spice. Maybe a little hay, mostly early. Spiciness builds and is very noticeable when you get halfway into a bowl. I don't get anything in the way of any flavoring or topping, except that underlying sweetness.
I usually start the day with this blend with coffee. I usually don't eat anything beforehand, no issues.
I prefer to smoke HB in a cob.
Hope this was helpful.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Feb 3, 2021 13:12:10 GMT -5
Angler's Dream in my Tom Eltang Billiard. urbino - A while ago, I responded to one of your comments about some of my birdseye something like: wait until I post my Tom Eltang. Well, here it is. The most jaw dropping birdseye in my collection. Great googly-moogly! He did a heck of a stain job on it, too. Yeah, Tom's contrast stains look great. Here's my other really good birdseye from Tom. 2015 SH Select Mixture in my Tom Eltang blasted bent Danish Dublin.   |
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Post by Silver on Feb 3, 2021 13:15:16 GMT -5
This morning, smoked Haunted Bookshop, twice in a cob and once in a rusticated Savinelli Zulu. Will be looking at something else to smoke this afternoon. Got some tobacco in the mail today, so I think I'll be trying C & D Three Friars for the first time.
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Post by mrlunting on Feb 3, 2021 13:37:10 GMT -5
Enjoying some HH burly in a Dr.Grabow bent bulldog. This time trying cube cut. Ice water beside.
Happy hump day everyone!🤪
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Post by addamsruspipe on Feb 3, 2021 15:18:49 GMT -5
Working. Having some C&D Carolina Red flake w/Perique. In my Amphora cob. 😀
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Post by kxg on Feb 3, 2021 15:35:21 GMT -5
A marvelous 72 degrees on this Feb. 3rd. Not normal for my neck of the wood. Smoking SG FVF in a Radice Rind Billiard, C&D Pegasus in a Savinelli Bing’s Favorite, Sutliff Match Flying Dutchman in a Nording Freehand Signature.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 3, 2021 16:03:59 GMT -5
63 and sunny day in NE Texas. WCDCC in the Peterson Deluxe System 20FB. Iced tea on the side. 😁
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Post by jcurtis55 on Feb 3, 2021 16:53:25 GMT -5
Some Hearth & Home White Knight in my "new to me" Longchamp. Thanks to Trailboss I have some 6.5 year old White Knight. Thanks!
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Post by terrapinflyer on Feb 3, 2021 17:23:36 GMT -5
Great googly-moogly! He did a heck of a stain job on it, too. Yeah, Tom's contrast stains look great. Here's my other really good birdseye from Tom. 2015 SH Select Mixture in my Tom Eltang blasted bent Danish Dublin. Another beauty! H&H Anni Kake in a Kaywoodie Flame Grain Dublin. A&W root beer back. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Feb 3, 2021 17:27:28 GMT -5
Lane 1Q in a Savinelli 320
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