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Post by urbino on Apr 15, 2021 21:58:33 GMT -5
Yeah, a bit of birdseye. Amazingly , Erik graded it C in his system of A down to D. I've seen people describe bird's eye as inferior, and less desirable to most pipers. I think that's nuts. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Apr 15, 2021 22:36:11 GMT -5
Beautiful evening with a slight breeze as temperature currently sitting at 65F. Perfect time to enjoy a Night Train with a wee dram of scotch (Hyland Park) on the side. Good evening everyone.
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Post by Gandalf on Apr 16, 2021 1:25:32 GMT -5
Molto Dolce in a Molina bent apple
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Post by terrapinflyer on Apr 16, 2021 2:17:38 GMT -5
taiguy66 Billy Budd Blonde is quite good, but didn't knock my socks off, though if I was still actively building a cellar, I might consider adding a pound. It might take me this ounce to figure it out. It's got the kitchen sink in there and each component is detectable. They all play nice. It leans more toward burley than Virginia, methinks. Cigar leaf is evident, but not pushy. Has a bit of nicotine. Worth a try. Also I detect notes of toasted abalone shell, scents of red tide on the New England shoreline in early July, Ripple, creosote on a warm freshwater dock piling, Bernese Mountain Dog dewclaw, gin-soaked sultanas, and portabello & Swiss omelet. Oops, disregard that last sentence until I try it in a meer. Anyway, Watch City Slices in a MM Pride, ginger ale back.
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Post by lizardonarock on Apr 16, 2021 6:27:56 GMT -5
PS Navy flake
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Post by isett2860 on Apr 16, 2021 6:44:22 GMT -5
Starting a run of 15 days off. With a a few hours of work related travel
On Monday and Thursday.
So going to treat myself to some KBV Burley Morning to start the day in a MM Spool.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Apr 16, 2021 6:49:29 GMT -5
C&D Virginia Gentleman in a Washington. Extra large mug of decaf tea, because it's coldy-cold for April.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Apr 16, 2021 6:55:56 GMT -5
taiguy66 Billy Budd Blonde is quite good, but didn't knock my socks off, though if I was still actively building a cellar, I might consider adding a pound. It might take me this ounce to figure it out. It's got the kitchen sink in there and each component is detectable. They all play nice. It leans more toward burley than Virginia, methinks. Cigar leaf is evident, but not pushy. Has a bit of nicotine. Worth a try. Also I detect notes of toasted abalone shell, scents of red tide on the New England shoreline in early July, Ripple, creosote on a warm freshwater dock piling, Bernese Mountain Dog dewclaw, gin-soaked sultanas, and portabello & Swiss omelet. Oops, disregard that last sentence until I try it in a meer. Anyway, Watch City Slices in a MM Pride, ginger ale back. Sounds like the ingredients of a spell, lol |
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Post by fadingdaylight on Apr 16, 2021 6:57:21 GMT -5
Balkan Sasieni in a blasted Rdpipes lovat this morning, pu'erh tea on the side. Been waiting to try this blend in this pipe, and it did not disappoint. I think I have actually found a genuine all day smoke.
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Post by taiguy66 on Apr 16, 2021 7:40:22 GMT -5
Molto Dolce in a Molina bent apple Love this blend G! |
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Post by taiguy66 on Apr 16, 2021 7:43:34 GMT -5
taiguy66 Billy Budd Blonde is quite good, but didn't knock my socks off, though if I was still actively building a cellar, I might consider adding a pound. It might take me this ounce to figure it out. It's got the kitchen sink in there and each component is detectable. They all play nice. It leans more toward burley than Virginia, methinks. Cigar leaf is evident, but not pushy. Has a bit of nicotine. Worth a try. Also I detect notes of toasted abalone shell, scents of red tide on the New England shoreline in early July, Ripple, creosote on a warm freshwater dock piling, Bernese Mountain Dog dewclaw, gin-soaked sultanas, and portabello & Swiss omelet. Oops, disregard that last sentence until I try it in a meer. Anyway, Watch City Slices in a MM Pride, ginger ale back. 😁👍 You had me at Burley/Virginia Emily. Doubling down on Jason’s comment above... a spell? More like a tobacco love potion. Thanks again sis. |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Apr 16, 2021 8:23:03 GMT -5
I did not detect any eye of newt in the BBB.
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Post by Gypo on Apr 16, 2021 8:25:11 GMT -5
Starting a run of 15 days off. With a a few hours of work related travel On Monday and Thursday. So going to treat myself to some KBV Burley Morning to start the day in a MM Spool. That is great to hear you get some time off. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Apr 16, 2021 8:48:29 GMT -5
Preloading my pipes before getting started with my day. SG FVF and Bald Headed Teacher should do the trick!
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thewingedsloth
Junior Member
working on it
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First Name: maybelater
Favorite Pipe: Todays pipe......
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Post by thewingedsloth on Apr 16, 2021 8:51:23 GMT -5
April 16th.
Still sore from laboring, i tried to get more redburn smoked this morning yet dumped 3/4 of a bowl out. The wife grabbed the tin and tossed it in the trash after i complained. Wont say thats a bad thing. I cant waste tobacco and have gotten through some bad blends and homebrew trainwrecks but was relieved when the opened tin hit the bin. My suggestion to C&D is to use better rum and drop the berry flavor. It is good at first light, slight sweet berry but I suspect it is the culprit later in the bowl.
So i opened my one tin of c&d montford point marine and currently mid bowl. Dark and slightly sweet so far. I can tell it is a potent blend but a nice sweet hint ties it together so far. Almost as if the perique is given a chance to be fruity.
Anyhoo,
Addendum:
Montford point marine blend..
First bowl and it is nice. Dark, slightly sweet start, good satifying smooth flavor midbowl, but a great finish. Found I had little left in the bottom.
A nice almost oriental flavor at the end.
My only comparision is a nub of a good cigar. Sometimes a cigar would be average at first but make a nub so flavorful it was hard to let go as even unlit it was tasty. Montford point seems to have a similar character and that is a welcome development!
We will see after half a tin
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Post by just ol ed on Apr 16, 2021 8:58:32 GMT -5
greets & happy TGIF to those affected. Full walks earlier, no-band 5x50 for company. After the Ed is fed, Abingdon in old Nording freehand & continue with the papers. Should be quiet here till usual late afternoon doings.
38, now drizzly rain
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
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Post by terrapinflyer on Apr 16, 2021 9:50:46 GMT -5
DTM ToI Kilarney in a MM Diplomat. GInger ale back.
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Post by Gypo on Apr 16, 2021 11:08:15 GMT -5
Bas Matica in MM Gentleman so far I think the bowl on the Gentleman is my favorite but would like to get one a little deeper any suggestions.
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Post by Professor S. on Apr 16, 2021 11:29:49 GMT -5
MacBaren Old Dark Fired ready-rubbed (compliments of Jason fadingdaylight !) in my Grabow freehand. I'm determined to smoke my way through this magnificent CARE package he sent, and this was the bag I grabbed this morning. I've intentionally not researched any of the tobaccos, since I don't want to prejudice myself one way or the other. I was convinced that I don't care for Burley blends, but I really like this one! |
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Post by Gandalf on Apr 16, 2021 11:40:27 GMT -5
Molto Dolce in a Molina bent apple again
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Post by Gandalf on Apr 16, 2021 11:53:13 GMT -5
Molto Dolce in a Molina bent apple Love this blend G! Yes, one of my favorites too. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Apr 16, 2021 13:11:14 GMT -5
MacBaren Old Dark Fired ready-rubbed (compliments of Jason fadingdaylight !) in my Grabow freehand. I'm determined to smoke my way through this magnificent CARE package he sent, and this was the bag I grabbed this morning. I've intentionally not researched any of the tobaccos, since I don't want to prejudice myself one way or the other. I was convinced that I don't care for Burley blends, but I really like this one! I love this tobacco, for me it’s what tobacco should be. It’s like coffee for me. I like my coffee black and strong, because I actually like the taste of coffee. Cream, sugar, chocolate, pumpkin spice etc.. they have their place but they don’t taste like coffee to me. |
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Post by zver on Apr 16, 2021 13:14:55 GMT -5
PS English Luxury in my Boswell poker.
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Post by sperrytops on Apr 16, 2021 13:59:21 GMT -5
SPC Hood Canal in an IMP Meerschaum. Enjoying the sun on the patio today.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Apr 16, 2021 14:21:42 GMT -5
MacBaren Old Dark Fired ready-rubbed (compliments of Jason fadingdaylight !) in my Grabow freehand. I'm determined to smoke my way through this magnificent CARE package he sent, and this was the bag I grabbed this morning. I've intentionally not researched any of the tobaccos, since I don't want to prejudice myself one way or the other. I was convinced that I don't care for Burley blends, but I really like this one! I love this tobacco, for me it’s what tobacco should be. It’s like coffee for me. I like my coffee black and strong, because I actually like the taste of coffee. Cream, sugar, chocolate, pumpkin spice etc.. they have their place but they don’t taste like coffee to me. Agreed sir. I've got a jar of flake from 2015 still stewing that I really want to crack into, but I've got a few open tins to finish up first. Professor S. try the ODF in a cob, it's heavenly. |
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Post by just ol ed on Apr 16, 2021 14:28:00 GMT -5
greets & hope all's well. Tea at desk, Abingdon in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room. Finished paying a few bills, next a snoozie then off to get groceries etc. Hope to be at the chats before 11pm tonite )EDT
42, bit windy but normal for this time of year here
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62
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Post by pepesdad1 on Apr 16, 2021 14:37:18 GMT -5
Thought I'd try something a little different...so I put a little McClelland's 5100 with some Bengal Slices to see if it spiced it a bit...turned out to taste like a vinegarey dog turd...not a good taste...so following in others' footsteps it hit the trash can about half way through....yuk!! Butternut burley in a Cramps special apple.  |
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Post by Goldbrick on Apr 16, 2021 15:46:40 GMT -5
Lancer's Slices in a Kristi freehand
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Post by taiguy66 on Apr 16, 2021 17:06:17 GMT -5
Sitting down to some Edward G Robinson while enjoying the peace and tranquility in my backyard. Happy Friday everyone.
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Post by lizardonarock on Apr 16, 2021 17:13:19 GMT -5
PS701 aged to perfection in a Gepetto apple.
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