Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread

[MarkinAZ]

Star of the East, a C+D lat blend.

That post did look like alphabet soup didn't it? haha

...:tu

[nutcracker]

$130 is ridiculous

Yep - probably why that bag has been listed for a few months.

The stuff shows up in the $30/ 8oz range from time to time. (Which by the way is what Canadians pay for a 2oz tin of any regular tobacco).

Keep your eyes skinned and stay tuned to the forum. If pops up here and there.

[WhiteMamba]

Yep - probably why that bag has been listed for a few months.

The stuff shows up in the $30/ 8oz range from time to time. (Which by the way is what Canadians pay for a 2oz tin of any regular tobacco).

Keep your eyes skinned and stay tuned to the forum. If pops up here and there.

Yeah I was lucky enough to be able to buy a bag of Penzance off of a brother here. Now just gotta find some Stonehaven.

[The.Sheepdog]

Wish I knew if I should be wanting either of those. If it cant be found how would I ever try it. But if it is that rare maybe it is that great?

[nutcracker]

Wish I knew if I should be wanting either of those. If it cant be found how would I ever try it. But if it is that rare maybe it is that great?

That's the whole thing isn't it? I think they are good tobaccos - the fun is finding them. Don't spend $130 though!

[WhiteMamba]

That's the whole thing isn't it? I think they are good tobaccos - the fun is finding them. Don't spend $130 though!

Ditto

[mhailey]

$130? Ouch! At $50 for an 8oz bag I balked, but bit because I haven't seen it in so long.

Last time I bought it, I got it for $22 for the 8 oz bag about 14 years ago. Last time I saw an 8oz bag available, it was for $26. I did not pull the trigger because I really didn't have the disposable cash to do it - now I wish I did. Oh well, considering I still have some that is 14 years old, and only pull it out for a special treat, I am sure this will last a while. In fact, I am guessing it will not get opened for some 10 years at least.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

My local B&M gets regular shipments and the retail price is $38 plus tax. Comes out to about $43 with sales and tobacco taxes per 8oz bag. I think the price on these is only going up.

Matt

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

43 is quite fair considering GLP 8oz tins are 32 at smoking pipes. I'd bite at that price easily.

[RevSmoke]

Wish I knew if I should be wanting either of those. If it cant be found how would I ever try it. But if it is that rare maybe it is that great?

I do not know that it is that rare because it disappears so quickly, or if it is so rare because the production of it has tailed off quite a bit? Or, because only so much is brought into the US? Or is it rare because of a combination of them?

Because production has trailed off, and only so much is brought into the US, when it does appear, people buy and hoard whatever is available.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[WhiteMamba]

Wish I knew if I should be wanting either of those. If it cant be found how would I ever try it. But if it is that rare maybe it is that great?

If you get it for a descent price and realize you don't like it I'm sure someone else on here would buy it from you. It's great that we all like different stuff. Every tobacco appeals to someone.

[stevieray]

Picked up a couple pipes this week. First one is a Boswell Volcano Sitter and the second one is a Dagner Pipes Hooligan.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/d0c638d6-94fd-44a9-9a47-d0ee5bca7c1d.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/d0c638d6-94fd-44a9-9a47-d0ee5bca7c1d.jpg.html)
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/CE7E5217-2921-4CFD-9D57-3A165C6A5112.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/CE7E5217-2921-4CFD-9D57-3A165C6A5112.jpg.html)

[WhiteMamba]

Those are pretty :tu

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

Great pick-ups Steve, both look great.

[DaBear]

Decided to stop by George's since I was doing a couple things in downtown today. Walked in, grabbed a tin of Dunhill Flake and stepped in the humidor to see what he had interesting. Grabbed a couple sticks and was about to walk out the humidor and I just happened to look to the left of the door and lo and behold, 2 bags of Penzance. Grabbed one for myself and the other for a co-worker. Twas a good day.

[nutcracker]

I've been on the prowl for pipes suitable for flake and cake tobaccos. This turned up on Smokingpipes.com

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/luciano%20volcano_zpspk9b4cbp.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/luciano%20volcano_zpspk9b4cbp.jpg.html)

A Luciano volcano sandblast. Sweet looking pipe. I'll start breaking her in today. Thinking MacBaren Dark Fired

[WhiteMamba]

Nice pick up Neil :tu

[RevSmoke]

I've been on the prowl for pipes suitable for flake and cake tobaccos. This turned up on Smokingpipes.com

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/luciano%20volcano_zpspk9b4cbp.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/luciano%20volcano_zpspk9b4cbp.jpg.html)

A Luciano volcano sandblast. Sweet looking pipe. I'll start breaking her in today. Thinking MacBaren Dark Fired

Looking good!

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

My order came in with Barbary Coast x2, 100g Hal 'o the Wynd, Germain Plum Cake, and a small OGS as well as a new Sav Porto Cervo full bent. I'll try to get a pic later.

[MarkinAZ]

Picked up a couple pipes this week. First one is a Boswell Volcano Sitter and the second one is a Dagner Pipes Hooligan.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/d0c638d6-94fd-44a9-9a47-d0ee5bca7c1d.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/d0c638d6-94fd-44a9-9a47-d0ee5bca7c1d.jpg.html)
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/CE7E5217-2921-4CFD-9D57-3A165C6A5112.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/CE7E5217-2921-4CFD-9D57-3A165C6A5112.jpg.html)

I've been on the prowl for pipes suitable for flake and cake tobaccos. This turned up on Smokingpipes.com

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/luciano%20volcano_zpspk9b4cbp.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/luciano%20volcano_zpspk9b4cbp.jpg.html)

A Luciano volcano sandblast. Sweet looking pipe. I'll start breaking her in today. Thinking MacBaren Dark Fired


Great looking pipes Steve and Neil:tu

[Subvet642]

Great looking pipes Steve and Neil:tu

Yeah, I'm gonna have to second that; they are sweet!

[nutcracker]

Couple of rare birds showed up from 4noggins:

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/image.jpg1_zpssy7jlyhz.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/image.jpg1_zpssy7jlyhz.jpg.html)

[nutcracker]

A Chacom "Elite' zulu. Part of my flake pipe endeavors. Along with some 1792.

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/6b71121d-444a-419c-a554-746bf0a33097_zpsckw8f4vs.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/6b71121d-444a-419c-a554-746bf0a33097_zpsckw8f4vs.jpg.html)

[WhiteMamba]

What is it that makes a pipe better for certain tobacco types?

[nutcracker]

The bowl is tapered, which allegedly allows for a folded flake to be stuffed in and burn easily without rubbing it out. So far my baby Dunhill bulldog handles flakes the best, and it isn't tapered.

I've had limited success so far, with the bowl getting nasty hot. Not sure if it is a lower quality briar, thin wall, or hot burning Virginia tobacco.

My quest continues.....

[WhiteMamba]

I hope it works out for you. :tu

[ksknnr]

Couldn't pas this up at the local B&M at lunch yesterday. Only 4 bucks, and perfect for a quick lunchtime smoke.

[MarkinAZ]

Very nice Kevin :tu

[MarkinAZ]

My order arrived yesterday from 4 Noggins; 8oz of John Patton's "Storm Front" and 2 tin's of McClelland's CPCC Samovar (Club Blend for the Chicagoland Pipe Collector's Club)...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/pipe%20tobaccos%20001_zpszlonitpl.jpg

[mhailey]

Nice pickups Mark.

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

Let me know your thoughts on the Samovar Mark. I'm thinking of grabbing some McC Smyrna #1 and GLP Embarcadero now that the Oriental bug has bitten.
I have an unwrapped box at home that should contain 2 tins of Escudo and a tin of Dan Tobacco's Gordan Pym. 4pm cannot come quick enough.

[mhailey]

A Nording Eriksen keystone pipe, the keystones that came with the pipe, and some Gawith & Hoggarth Sweet Coconut Twist. Happy Father's day from myself!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/34653516/photos/20150619_130343.jpg

[MarkinAZ]

Nice looking pipe Matt. Sometimes we have to gift ourselves on Father's Day :D

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

lookin' good Matt!

[DMK]

Mail Call....
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x57/dmkincanada/001_zpsrubatpkf.jpg
Couldn't resist 4noggin's sale.....;)

[WhiteMamba]

What are the silver things in the baggies?

[DMK]

Tobacco moisteners.

[The.Sheepdog]

My tobacco comes to me wet and then the humidity here at 90* adds to it! I put some in the fridge overnight to dry it out!

[sweater914]

I've been trying to post my pipe picture for awhile now, finally had the opportunity this morning.

I'd like to thank nutcracker for his generous pipe tobacco sampler he sent with his hockey pool cigars.

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae269/sweater914/Vitolas/P6300537_zpsc2qyn68a.jpg (http://s978.photobucket.com/user/sweater914/media/Vitolas/P6300537_zpsc2qyn68a.jpg.html)

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae269/sweater914/Vitolas/P6300538_zps2bjd1mw8.jpg (http://s978.photobucket.com/user/sweater914/media/Vitolas/P6300538_zps2bjd1mw8.jpg.html)

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae269/sweater914/Vitolas/P6300539_zpshz3makfp.jpg (http://s978.photobucket.com/user/sweater914/media/Vitolas/P6300539_zpshz3makfp.jpg.html)

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae269/sweater914/Vitolas/P6300540_zps7gmz7n94.jpg (http://s978.photobucket.com/user/sweater914/media/Vitolas/P6300540_zps7gmz7n94.jpg.html)

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae269/sweater914/Vitolas/P6300541_zpsjwaq4jaa.jpg (http://s978.photobucket.com/user/sweater914/media/Vitolas/P6300541_zpsjwaq4jaa.jpg.html)

I can't take credit for the pipes, my lovely spouse purchased all of them for me.

The pipe stand was purchased at an antique store in Comfort, TX during my visit attending my brother's wedding. They had several different styles to choose from, I don't know how old it is, but it was well worth the $40, ditto again to my spouse, she wouldn't leave without it.

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

That's a nice start! Looks like you have a nice variety of good leaves too.

[ksknnr]

nice haul, I too have been on the receiving end of Neil's shipments, great guy!

[sweater914]

To many choices and not enough time. When Neil said he'd send some samples my way, I thought wonderful 3 or 4 different varieties from someone with more experience, I wasn't ready for the nearly dozen samples he sent. I wish I were home more often.

[mhailey]

Picked up a couple tins at a local B&M

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/34653516/photos/20150708_162516.jpg

[MarkinAZ]

I'd like to thank nutcracker for his generous pipe tobacco sampler he sent with his hockey pool cigars.

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae269/sweater914/Vitolas/P6300541_zpsjwaq4jaa.jpg (http://s978.photobucket.com/user/sweater914/media/Vitolas/P6300541_zpsjwaq4jaa.jpg.html)


I agree. That is a great start-up package from Neil and the wife:tu


Picked up a couple tins at a local B&M

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/34653516/photos/20150708_162516.jpg

Great pick-ups Matt!

[Col. Kurtz]

I took advantage of (or got taken advantage of by) the P&C Stokkebye bulk sale...

1.5 lbs LNF, 1.5 lbs LBF, 1 lb of Luxury Twist, four oz. Chatham manor to try and a couple of Dunhill tins I can't find locally.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc267/jdubx2/DSCN9914_zpsrpylyfae.jpg

[mhailey]

I took advantage of (or got taken advantage of by) the P&C Stokkebye bulk sale...

1.5 lbs LNF, 1.5 lbs LBF, 1 lb of Luxury Twist, four oz. Chatham manor to try and a couple of Dunhill tins I can't find locally.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc267/jdubx2/DSCN9914_zpsrpylyfae.jpg


Nicely done!

[MarkinAZ]

I took advantage of (or got taken advantage of by) the P&C Stokkebye bulk sale...

1.5 lbs LNF, 1.5 lbs LBF, 1 lb of Luxury Twist, four oz. Chatham manor to try and a couple of Dunhill tins I can't find locally...

Stocking up Jerry??? Online sales are great:D

[mhailey]

Picked up another 8 oz. bag of Stonehaven at the local shop. I love that blend. Such a smooth, silky, enjoyable smoke.

[MarkinAZ]

Picked up another 8 oz. bag of Stonehaven at the local shop. I love that blend. Such a smooth, silky, enjoyable smoke.

...:tu

[MarkinAZ]

Received this in the mail yesterday: 8oz of L.J. Peretti Blend #333, new blend from P&C H&H Signature Delta Days, and an 8oz tin of H&H Anniversary Kake. The Blend #333 and Delta Days will be transferred to Mason jars, and the Anni Kake will simply be dated and set aside for future use (I already have two Mason jars of Anni Kake sitting)...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20151029_074736_zpspsqwvfpu.jpg

[mhailey]

Received this in the mail yesterday: 8oz of L.J. Peretti Blend #333, new blend from P&C H&H Signature Delta Days, and an 8oz tin of H&H Anniversary Kake. The Blend #333 and Delta Days will be transferred to Mason jars, and the Anni Kake will simply be dated and set aside for future use (I already have two Mason jars of Anni Kake sitting)...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20151029_074736_zpspsqwvfpu.jpg
:banger:noon

Nice!

[Mr.Maduro]

My first "large" tin...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2482_zpsmeqvpeai.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2482_zpsmeqvpeai.jpg.html)

[WhiteMamba]

You better let him out...

[MarkinAZ]

My first "large" tin...

Congratulations Patrick! Enjoy:tu

[The.Sheepdog]

You better let him out...

snicker! :sl

[stevieray]

My latest pick-ups.

Holiday themed "Mr. Grinch" pipe by Paul's Pipes
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/C7A76E56-0B61-48D5-B32E-647C829E42FB.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/C7A76E56-0B61-48D5-B32E-647C829E42FB.jpg.html)

Penzance, Stonehaven, Balkan Sobranie, Germain's Special Latakia Flake.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/683670AD-54C3-420D-B085-8360F093C17E.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/683670AD-54C3-420D-B085-8360F093C17E.jpg.html)

[mahtofire14]

Have you had that Germains flake before? Sounds tasty.

[stevieray]

Have you had that Germains flake before? Sounds tasty.

I've gone through several tins. It's really good, but pretty hard to find.

[WhiteMamba]

Great pick ups Steve :tu

[mahtofire14]

Got a nice little holiday package in today from P&C with some goodies. VT meat candy is something I've always wanted to try as I've heard it's great as well as the eggnog. Frog Mortons Cellar just always seems to come up on here so I thought I'd give that a try as well. Really excited to try these.

http://rs262.pbsrc.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/00ACF303-E39E-4238-956F-C24629DA5C5D_zpsukho8jsh.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[AdamJoshua]

So a couple small items today. The rack was originally 75, then marked down to 50, I ended up getting it for 40 bucks, just needs a nice little rub down with Murphy Oil Soap...but then don't we all.

The Bull's Eye tobacco I got on a whim, I tried the Dunhill De Luxe Navy Roll and really enjoyed it, the guy at the shop said this would be more mild that that but I figured what the hell it's not that expensive.

They were out of folding stands so I asked if I could buy one of the ones in the cases that they were displaying pipes on, he couldn't find them in the system so he charged me 5 bucks :tu

The lighter, well I only have torch lighters at home so I wanted something more specialized for my pipes.

I might end up moving the pipe rack to the mantle.. sadly the mantle is painted white so we'll see.

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12342414_10153768847004486_2504607857610377266_n.j pg?oh=b2ad846c96747de9a5a5854a698c50f2&oe=56D989F8

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/v/t1.0-9/12341235_10153768847014486_436067512990579107_n.jp g?oh=5e8cc6f7c7899d34490a4124ffae59dd&oe=56E52B80

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

solid start Adam. The LBF is one of my go-to blends for it's simplicity.

on topic, I picked up a couple tins of McClelland Black Shag from the 221b series and am in love. There is some strength but not enough to knock you down, very rich and extremely easy to smoke. Burns like a dream straight from the tin.

[stevieray]

Nice score on that pipe rack Adam.

[MarkinAZ]

Nice score on that pipe rack Adam.

I agree. Nice rack purchase Adam:tu

Say, is that a cribbage board I see on top of your humi my friend?

[AdamJoshua]

I agree. Nice rack purchase Adam:tu

Say, is that a cribbage board I see on top of your humi my friend?

Yes sir, growing up our thing was playing cards at night, it was good cheap entertainment, every night I would play card games or cribbage with my mom. :tu

[MarkinAZ]

Yes sir, growing up our thing was playing cards at night, it was good cheap entertainment, every night I would play card games or cribbage with my mom. :tu
.
I agree. Great way to pass the time and be with family or friends. About 6 years back or so, I was playing with my mom. Dad was sitting in the recliner reading a book. Front door to their place up in the mountains of Pauma Valley was open. Quite night, with only the coyotes howling in the distance. No electronics were on. Mom was laying out some cards, counting off, and then started moving her pegs, and that is when I caught her "cheating." I said, "Hold on a second sister Suzy. I think we miscounted a bit here," and I called the old lady out. "You just cheated on your son. I can't believe it." Mom started laughing so hard, I thought she was gonna pee in her panties. I turned to my Dad, who was just sitting there shaking his head, and I said, "can you believe that crap?" He said, "and now you know why I don't play cards with your mother buddy!":D

[AdamJoshua]

:lr :lr Awesome!

When I was little and we'd play gin rummy and if I begged she would play crazy eights with me, then one day she questioned how I made every right play and I told her I could see the cards in her glasses, that I could always see them. :lr after that she went out and bought the big bold faced cards with the giant letters and numbers and stopped wearing her reading glasses when we played :D Good times indeed.

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

Great stories guys :) Made me smile and remember playing rummy with my Mother , Grandma, and great Aunts. Incidentally, My great Aunt Peg smoked a pipe. I was always fascinated by it, a large electric blue bulldog.

[AdamJoshua]

So after reading Penzance this and Esoterica that, as well as reading how it's bigger on the internet (phrasing), I shot over to my local Tobacco shop because people said you will have better luck at a B&M. I headed over at lunch time and was looking through the tins, I didn't even see Esoterica (of any kind) on the shelves, then I literally look down right next to where my hand was and ... BAM!! So I bought the five they had. Also while not technically my first tin purchase, I did a sampler off P and S that they are obviously delivering via Panda bear, this is my first tin purchase in hand. :D

http://i.imgur.com/bFJnQzu.jpg

[DMK]

Do you want to sell one?

[AdamJoshua]

Nope.

:lr


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41mEUYn70qL._AC_UL320_SR220,320_.jpg

PM incoming

[mahtofire14]

Nice score!

[stevieray]

So after reading Penzance this and Esoterica that, as well as reading how it's bigger on the internet (phrasing), I shot over to my local Tobacco shop because people said you will have better luck at a B&M. I headed over at lunch time and was looking through the tins, I didn't even see Esoterica (of any kind) on the shelves, then I literally look down right next to where my hand was and ... BAM!! So I bought the five they had. Also while not technically my first tin purchase, I did a sampler off P and S that they are obviously delivering via Panda bear, this is my first tin purchase in hand. :D

http://i.imgur.com/bFJnQzu.jpg

Chalk that one up to "beginners luck" :r

[Mr.Maduro]

Wow.... Wow..... Wow.....

[WhiteMamba]

That's a very nice score. Do they have any of the other esoterica blends?

[AdamJoshua]

That's a very nice score. Do they have any of the other esoterica blends?

No that's all they had so I grabbed them, seems I've already promised three of these out :lr. I might try their other location or at least call them.

[stevieray]

No that's all they had so I grabbed them, seems I've already promised three of these out :lr. I might try their other location or at least call them.

In your travels, If you ever run into Pelican pipe tobacco keep me in mind :D

[WhiteMamba]

It's nice of you to be so generous in sharing your good fortune with the fellow botb.

[AdamJoshua]

In your travels, If you ever run into Pelican pipe tobacco keep me in mind :D

So now I don't remember if I saw one of those tins in the shop or just saw a picture online :lr When I go back I'll look :tu

[AdamJoshua]

Picked this up off of fleabay for about 50% of the price of one new out of the box, already figured out I really like the bent billiards and apples.

Savinelli Santa Maria 606KS.

http://i.imgur.com/R81hJQN.jpg

[MarkinAZ]

My last pick-ups for 2015, which should bring inventory up to a manageable level:pi

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20151212_154242_zpsoxt2fnwv.jpg

Savinelli Santa Maria 606KS.

http://i.imgur.com/R81hJQN.jpg


Thats a great looking Savinelli Adam. That should help you further along this new slope your on...:D

[AdamJoshua]

Loving the Savinelli, has a nice big bowl and smokes so well, wow a really good pipe makes all the difference in the world, well that and letting your tabac dry out just the right amount. :tu

Oh and not using the little balsa wood filter, I put the adapter / little plastic tube in instead.

[Mr.Maduro]

Picked this up off of fleabay for about 50% of the price of one new out of the box, already figured out I really like the bent billiards and apples.

Savinelli Santa Maria 606KS.

http://i.imgur.com/R81hJQN.jpg

Very nice pipe. They are only two pipes left I want to add to my stable to make it complete. One is a Savinelli. I have my eye on one but will wait until after Christmas.

[AdamJoshua]

Ok so I was cruising around Pipes and Cigars and came across the build it yourself tin sampler, how could I resist, I was looking forward to trying a couple of the flakes and I liked what I've had from the Seattle Pipe Club so I grabbed that and a Twain Bent and Country Gentlemen Bent (after seeing posts about them here). I think that's it I can only use the birthday excuse 10 or 15 times :lr

[MarkinAZ]

Ok so I was cruising around Pipes and Cigars and came across the build it yourself tin sampler, how could I resist, I was looking forward to trying a couple of the flakes and I liked what I've had from the Seattle Pipe Club so I grabbed that and a Twain Bent and Country Gentlemen Bent (after seeing posts about them here). I think that's it I can only use the birthday excuse 10 or 15 times :lr


...:r oy vey!!! gey arop di shipue...:adam

Nice pick-ups Adam. Gotta love the Mark Twain:tu

[AdamJoshua]

...:r oy vey!!! gey arop di shipue...:adam

Nice pick-ups Adam. Gotta love the Mark Twain:tu



It's SO much cheaper than cigars :lr I haven't even spent what I would spend on one half decent box of sticks yet :lr

[stevieray]

It's SO much cheaper than cigars :lr I haven't even spent what I would spend on one half decent box of sticks yet :lr

Wait until you start buying artisan pipes...........

[MarkinAZ]

Wait until you start buying artisan pipes...........

:D... Oh man, don't go opening that gate for him Steve;)

[AdamJoshua]

Nah, not an artisan type, that Santa Maria I bought is like perfect for me, love how it feels in hand, the bowl size, the bent stem, just perfect.. I'm easy to please. Just not really looking to spend 100s on a pipe when there are plenty out there that I know I'd like at a good price.. blah blah blah. :tu :lr

[mahtofire14]

Ok so I was cruising around Pipes and Cigars and came across the build it yourself tin sampler, how could I resist, I was looking forward to trying a couple of the flakes and I liked what I've had from the Seattle Pipe Club so I grabbed that and a Twain Bent and Country Gentlemen Bent (after seeing posts about them here). I think that's it I can only use the birthday excuse 10 or 15 times :lr

I hope P&C has something left! I'm planning on putting an order in soon.:sl

[AdamJoshua]

It's funny the Twain Bent is back ordered now, I think I literally got the last one as in my order it says it is now back ordered even though I got mine.

[AdamJoshua]

My first bulk purchase some Lane 1-Q and some Dunhill My Mixture 965. Now I need to go out and get some mason jars. I think I'll wait till Saturday when the stores aren't packed.

http://i.imgur.com/Zn70bMk.jpg

[nutcracker]

Those are decent tobaccos Adam.
If you head to Walmart at 6pm tonight it will be dead quiet. (Is in my town.)

I'd suggest Canadian Tire - but that might be a bit of a drive for you!!

[AdamJoshua]

Yah I need to go to a couple places so I figured around dinner time would be the best.

I have been to Canadian Tire and London Drugs, add those to my addiction to Hickory Sticks, though not a fan of HP sauce, I dated a girl in BC and spent quite a bit of time in Vancouver and White Rock :tu

[mahtofire14]

Got two estates in today that I got for under $20 each. The one in front is a Stanwell Royal Danish, and the one behind it is a Weber Blackthorne. Both need some reaming and a polish but I am hoping they both turn out nice.
http://rs262.pbsrc.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/6D0495E4-6521-4C42-A924-3F95343450A5_zps6xtwryty.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[AdamJoshua]

That's awesome, Pete! I keep looking on fleabay and thinking I should just buy a couple to learn how to restore on, then I end up on the web watching all these different restoring DYI videos. I think first for me is to get a reamer set and all the basic stuff that you need on hand. I need a hobby besides smoking cigars and working .. :lr

[mahtofire14]

That's awesome, Pete! I keep looking on fleabay and thinking I should just buy a couple to learn how to restore on, then I end up on the web watching all these different restoring DYI videos. I think first for me is to get a reamer set and all the basic stuff that you need on hand. I need a hobby besides smoking cigars and working .. :lr

I really don't know what I'm doing still. It's amazing how much better they look after reaming, salt treatment, and a little magic eraser. I've been hanging out on YouTube looking at restoration videos for techniques. They are quite helpful. Now I'm trying to figure out the best way to polish the wood without a buffer of some sort.

[Remo]

Now I'm trying to figure out the best way to polish the wood without a buffer of some sort.


:r

[AdamJoshua]

http://www.desipio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/archer-phrasing.jpg

[mahtofire14]

:sl

[mahtofire14]

Got a small but good order in. Two Stokkebye blends, the 52 Proper English and the luxury navy flame. AND some pipe sweetener. Looking forward to smoking the flame again and trying the proper English! Now I'm just waiting on my waxes so I can polish up my estates and I also picked up a tin of this years' Christmas Cheer.
http://rs262.pbsrc.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/B5C8B64B-E9BE-43B1-8BB3-C4765E17DAEC_zpsiyaxudsx.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[Django]

My wife let me pick up some tobacco myself for my coming birthday. No pic(s) yet as it is still wrapped, but just had to share. To boost my recently started pipesmoking hobby I got a "My own Blend" sample pack with 5 totally different blends so I can give some direction to which tobaccos/blends I favor most.

It was the only sample I could find around here and it contains very diverse blends:
Rijnstroom
Red Virginia with some black Cavendish, Perique and dark fired Kentucky. Also some Liqor 43 flavoring;
Red Feast
Burley plug, brown Cavendish (Burley and Virginia) blend with some light vanilla and chocolate casting;
Golden Blend
Ready rubbed flake blend from several Virginia and Burley tobaccos;
Smokin' Aces
Mild blend from several Virginia and Burley tobaccos with some caramel and chocolate casting;
Red Heat
English style ready rubbed flake blend from Louisiana Perique, Dark Fired Kentucky and Aged Virginia. Some black Cavendish, Oriënt and Latakia is also included.

Can't wait to try all of them so I can select some more blends, based on my opinion of this sample

[MarkinAZ]

Got a small but good order in. Two Stokkebye blends, the 52 Proper English and the luxury navy flame. AND some pipe sweetener.

Very nice Pete. Here's another wax to try out when your other runs out:

http://www.finepipes.com/accessories/halcyon-ii-wax

Its good stuff. If your pipe sweetener doesn't work out for you, a pipe cleaner dipped in your favorite bourbon or whiskey works great in the shank and stem:tu

It was the only sample I could find around here and it contains very diverse blends:

Rijnstroom
Red Virginia with some black Cavendish, Perique and dark fired Kentucky. Also some Liqor 43 flavoring;
Red Feast
Burley plug, brown Cavendish (Burley and Virginia) blend with some light vanilla and chocolate casting;
Golden Blend
Ready rubbed flake blend from several Virginia and Burley tobaccos;
Smokin' Aces
Mild blend from several Virginia and Burley tobaccos with some caramel and chocolate casting;
Red Heat
English style ready rubbed flake blend from Louisiana Perique, Dark Fired Kentucky and Aged Virginia. Some black Cavendish, Oriënt and Latakia is also included...


Where did you purchase your sampler at? Looks like a nice selection to dig in to...

[mahtofire14]

That sounds like a a great idea Mark.

[Django]

Where did you purchase your sampler at? Looks like a nice selection to dig in to...

I got the sampler at my local tobacconist De oude leeuw (The old lion) (http://deoudeleeuw.nl/?p=producten&hcat=&scat=&md=det&prod=4018)

"My Own Blend" (http://www.hajenius.com/en/contact/news/28-my-own-blend-en) is a product of Scandinavian Tobacco Group (if I'm not mistaken) and is distributed in the Netherlands by Hajenius in Amsterdam. You can have your own blend made in their shop (and registered for future reference).

The sampler consists of the 5 non-personal (i.e. made by Hajenius) best sellers from the "My Own Blend" brand. Don't know if either shop delivers across the pond though :confused:

[mahtofire14]

I got the sampler at my local tobacconist De oude leeuw (The old lion) (http://deoudeleeuw.nl/?p=producten&hcat=&scat=&md=det&prod=4018)

"My Own Blend" (http://www.hajenius.com/en/contact/news/28-my-own-blend-en) is a product of Scandinavian Tobacco Group (if I'm not mistaken) and is distributed in the Netherlands by Hajenius in Amsterdam. You can have your own blend made in their shop (and registered for future reference).

The sampler consists of the 5 non-personal (i.e. made by Hajenius) best sellers from the "My Own Blend" brand. Don't know if either shop delivers across the pond though :confused:
That's cool! Would be cool to see them blend it. I just got my shipment of this years' Christmas Cheer. After enjoying the '13 blend I'm hoping this blend is good also!
http://rs262.pbsrc.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/D8C16E5B-3B7A-4A7C-A8A0-769ADCCB65D9_zpsj3tymrmj.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[MarkinAZ]

I got the sampler at my local tobacconist De oude leeuw (The old lion) (http://deoudeleeuw.nl/?p=producten&hcat=&scat=&md=det&prod=4018)

"My Own Blend" (http://www.hajenius.com/en/contact/news/28-my-own-blend-en) is a product of Scandinavian Tobacco Group (if I'm not mistaken) and is distributed in the Netherlands by Hajenius in Amsterdam. You can have your own blend made in their shop (and registered for future reference).

The sampler consists of the 5 non-personal (i.e. made by Hajenius) best sellers from the "My Own Blend" brand. Don't know if either shop delivers across the pond though :confused:

Thanks Django. My Dutch a bit rusty and switched to the "English" translation:D You're lucky to have MOB available to you:tu

[Mr.Maduro]

These were made to celebrate the Centennial of the Savinelli brand.

I picked these up on a pretty popular auction site in unsmoked mint condition!!

Apparently there were 6 pairs of special pipe shapes made to celebrate the 100th anniversary. These are style number 3.

Does anyone else have any more info on these or have any of the other styles?

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2867_zpswgvqk5sk.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2867_zpswgvqk5sk.jpg.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2872_zpswizhyqlg.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2872_zpswizhyqlg.jpg.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2875_zpsh5w9v3cz.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2875_zpsh5w9v3cz.jpg.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2868_zpsxxrsxxsx.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2868_zpsxxrsxxsx.jpg.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2870_zpshjxkovz4.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2870_zpshjxkovz4.jpg.html)

[The.Sheepdog]

These were made to celebrate the Centennial of the Savinelli brand.

I picked these up on a pretty popular auction site in unsmoked mint condition!!

Apparently there were 6 pairs of special pipe shapes made to celebrate the 100th anniversary. These are style number 3.

Does anyone else have any more info on these or have any of the other styles?

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2867_zpswgvqk5sk.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2867_zpswgvqk5sk.jpg.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2872_zpswizhyqlg.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2872_zpswizhyqlg.jpg.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2875_zpsh5w9v3cz.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2875_zpsh5w9v3cz.jpg.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2868_zpsxxrsxxsx.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2868_zpsxxrsxxsx.jpg.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2870_zpshjxkovz4.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2870_zpshjxkovz4.jpg.html)


wow. I am envious!

[WhiteMamba]

Thats a nifty little case

[Mr.Maduro]

I need to take better photos. These from my phone really don't show how nice the pipes really are.

[05venturer]

Grabbed a tin of Frog Morton Cellar
Delish:noon

[Mr.Maduro]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2909_zpsnhsgwgix.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2909_zpsnhsgwgix.jpg.html)

[WhiteMamba]

Jealous. great find Patrick :tu

[Django]

That's cool! Would be cool to see them blend it.
Late reply, but yes ... it is certainly cool to see them blend it. Especially since the lady below is the person doing all the blending in the shop :D
http://www.hajenius.com/images/news/myownblend3.jpg

[mahtofire14]

Late reply, but yes ... it is certainly cool to see them blend it. Especially since the lady below is the person doing all the blending in the shop :D
http://www.hajenius.com/images/news/myownblend3.jpg

Very nice.

[mahtofire14]

Not a purchase but I recently inquired about Hobbits Weed and Matt (mhailey) was nice enough to offer me a sample. However he sent some really badass bodyguards. Thanks Matt! I've not had the chance to try the others either! Much appreciated!
http://rs262.pbsrc.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/AD23AAE0-F08D-4DDC-8E34-4400083279EA_zpsxlh46lgt.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[mhailey]

Not a purchase but I recently inquired about Hobbits Weed and Matt (mhailey) was nice enough to offer me a sample. However he sent some really badass bodyguards. Thanks Matt! I've not had the chance to try the others either! Much appreciated!
http://rs262.pbsrc.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/AD23AAE0-F08D-4DDC-8E34-4400083279EA_zpsxlh46lgt.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

:tu

[Mr.Maduro]

Not a purchase but I recently inquired about Hobbits Weed and Matt (mhailey) was nice enough to offer me a sample. However he sent some really badass bodyguards. Thanks Matt! I've not had the chance to try the others either! Much appreciated!
http://rs262.pbsrc.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/AD23AAE0-F08D-4DDC-8E34-4400083279EA_zpsxlh46lgt.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip


Nicely done Matt!!:cl

[stevieray]

Looks like Matt has been busy, he smacked me around too. Thank you sir, I'm humbled.


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/0F248956-FCB9-4671-8CC0-B8B66BFE07C4.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/0F248956-FCB9-4671-8CC0-B8B66BFE07C4.jpg.html)

[mhailey]

Looks like Matt has been busy, he smacked me around too. Thank you sir, I'm humbled.


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/0F248956-FCB9-4671-8CC0-B8B66BFE07C4.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/0F248956-FCB9-4671-8CC0-B8B66BFE07C4.jpg.html)

:tu

[MarkinAZ]

Matt's on that Rocky Mountain High thing...;)

Great PIF Matt:tu

[Mr.Maduro]

These two landed today.

First, a fully restored (my first) Kaywoodie Standard.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/il_570xN.906467459_ee51_zpsx3o4s3dc.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/il_570xN.906467459_ee51_zpsx3o4s3dc.jpg.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/il_570xN.906467491_gj9n_zpsqhr8raip.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/il_570xN.906467491_gj9n_zpsqhr8raip.jpg.html)




Second, this 1923? Dunhill's "Shell" in nice condition for its age.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2942_zpsrtmalvkj.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2942_zpsrtmalvkj.jpg.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG2941_zps9ajgoev9.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG2941_zps9ajgoev9.jpg.html)

[WhiteMamba]

Nice pickups :tu

[stevieray]

Picked up a tin of Bengal Slices and a Jake Hackert cob.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/c50966b8-fd89-43aa-886e-1c302ac1c27b.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/c50966b8-fd89-43aa-886e-1c302ac1c27b.jpg.html)

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

you guys have excellent taste, I love these posts.

I'm currently waiting on 2 14 year old tins of Rattray's Accountants Mixture from pipestud. Also I scored a Big Ben ranger (the small pocket pipe shape) for super cheap. Oxidation on the small stem was really bad and I'd never gotten so strong of a burnt rubber smell while cleaning it up. Looks to be in fine shape, just high sulphur content in their stems I guess?

[mahtofire14]

Few pickups from the inter web. 2oz of trout stream, a tin of Autumn Evening, and a nice jetliner pipe lighter.
http://rs262.pbsrc.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/A731B98E-228A-4A9B-B336-0D2BF3C7F0E8_zps89likpup.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[mahtofire14]

Holy moly does that Trout Stream smell like butterscotch!

[MarkinAZ]

Few pickups from the inter web. 2oz of trout stream, a tin of Autumn Evening, and a nice jetliner pipe lighter.
http://rs262.pbsrc.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/A731B98E-228A-4A9B-B336-0D2BF3C7F0E8_zps89likpup.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

Picked up a tin of Bengal Slices and a Jake Hackert cob.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/c50966b8-fd89-43aa-886e-1c302ac1c27b.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/c50966b8-fd89-43aa-886e-1c302ac1c27b.jpg.html)

Nice looking pickups....

[MarkinAZ]

you guys have excellent taste, I love these posts.

I'm currently waiting on 2 14 year old tins of Rattray's Accountants Mixture from pipestud. Also I scored a Big Ben ranger (the small pocket pipe shape) for super cheap. Oxidation on the small stem was really bad and I'd never gotten so strong of a burnt rubber smell while cleaning it up. Looks to be in fine shape, just high sulphur content in their stems I guess?

Pipestud has some good vintage blends on his site from time to time:tu

[mahtofire14]

you guys have excellent taste, I love these posts.

I'm currently waiting on 2 14 year old tins of Rattray's Accountants Mixture from pipestud. Also I scored a Big Ben ranger (the small pocket pipe shape) for super cheap. Oxidation on the small stem was really bad and I'd never gotten so strong of a burnt rubber smell while cleaning it up. Looks to be in fine shape, just high sulphur content in their stems I guess?

That ranger is a cool looking little pipe!

[MarkinAZ]

Picked-up this unsmoked block meerschaum by Amhet Govem on the Bay last weekend:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160211_133532_zpsjvboywrq.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160211_133506_zpsjejviggj.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160211_134026_zpseapetlg3.jpg

Gave it a test drive this afternoon with a bowl of Mac Barens Golden Extra ready rub:dr Smokes very nicely...

[stevieray]

Mark,

That pipe is saaaaweeeet! :tu

[Mr.Maduro]

Some President's Day pickups...
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG3016_zpsexpu6bdx.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG3016_zpsexpu6bdx.jpg.html)

[mahtofire14]

Nice! Is that CC '15? I bought one tin of that and now I'm wishing I would've gotten two so I could age one and smoke one. I can only stare at that unopened tin so long...... :O

I also really like the Frog Mortons Cellar.

[Mr.Maduro]

Nice! Is that CC '15? I bought one tin of that and now I'm wishing I would've gotten two so I could age one and smoke one. I can only stare at that unopened tin so long...... :O

I also really like the Frog Mortons Cellar.


Yes 2015.

[stevieray]

Road trip to Boswell's during my son's Feb vacation. Picked up my 3rd Boswell and 1st jumbo Omm Paul shape.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/777D8CC9-9393-4C0E-B2D2-41BE77D21AB4.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/777D8CC9-9393-4C0E-B2D2-41BE77D21AB4.jpg.html)

[stevieray]

^^^oom paul. Darn iPhone.

[stevieray]

Needed a yard/shop pipe. Picked this "Bones" pipe from Chris Morgan.


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/5C1E99B5-DCAC-40D4-91AB-EFAECED07476.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/5C1E99B5-DCAC-40D4-91AB-EFAECED07476.jpg.html)

[MarkinAZ]

Stevie Ray, that Boswell OP looks massive and nice rustication. The Bones is a beauty too. I just received a last addition in yesterday to the Meerschaum family, and will attempt to post a photo up later...

[Mr.Maduro]

Here are some of my latest pickups...

A replica of Bing Crosby's signature pipe...
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Mobile%20Uploads/350544_zpsfnkccdjd.jpeg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/350544_zpsfnkccdjd.jpeg.html)


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Mobile%20Uploads/350545_zpsyy0fkp5z.jpeg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/350545_zpsyy0fkp5z.jpeg.html)

My IPSD purchase 15% off at P&C...
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsplda64or.jpeg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsplda64or.jpeg.html)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskdth0dlm.jpeg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskdth0dlm.jpeg.html)

And their free box of goodies...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswflureux.jpeg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpswflureux.jpeg.html)

[stevieray]

Here are some of my latest pickups...
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskdth0dlm.jpeg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskdth0dlm.jpeg.html)



That Savinelli is pretty sweet. Nice pick ups Patrick. :pi

[stevieray]

Stevie Ray, that Boswell OP looks massive and nice rustication. The Bones is a beauty too. I just received a last addition in yesterday to the Meerschaum family, and will attempt to post a photo up later...

Yeah, the OP has a massive bowl. Took a while to finish the first bowl....like hours, LOL. Nice cool smoke though. Looking forward to pics of your Meer. I have yet to acquire one, and have just started reading up and learning about Meerschaum.

[MarkinAZ]

Some President's Day pickups...
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/IMAG3016_zpsexpu6bdx.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/IMAG3016_zpsexpu6bdx.jpg.html)

Great selection of weed Patrick:D

[gbum]

latakia rules... :D

http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae163/mrgbum/Photo%20Feb%2026%2012%2042%2017%20PM_zpsr8xmflqw.j pg

Peterson Balkan Delight
Dunhill Nigh Cap

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

How is Pete's Balkan, I haven't tried it yet.

[gbum]

How is Pete's Balkan, I haven't tried it yet.

Nice smoke id say with my limited experience 😬,woody and smoky from the latakia and pungent and peppery from the prerique i think...

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

I'll give it a spin, I usually enjoy Pete's non-aromatics.

Picked up a tin of Sam Gawith's Summer English Flake from my B&M Sunday. Decent mild VA flake. I was hoping it was a Lat flake but the tin said nothing and I didn't other checking my phone first.

[stevieray]

Picked up a nice reverse calabash stubby dublin from pipe maker Paul Menard.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/F03E3618-DDB6-4B9E-98FC-8B9785F9BC57.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/F03E3618-DDB6-4B9E-98FC-8B9785F9BC57.jpg.html)

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/F5FE4AFF-74D9-43D1-9102-009BAB7F4F95.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/F5FE4AFF-74D9-43D1-9102-009BAB7F4F95.jpg.html)

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/C56F3271-843E-4CE2-973A-642BF8150FCE.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/C56F3271-843E-4CE2-973A-642BF8150FCE.jpg.html)

[MarkinAZ]

Nice looking briar and carving Steve:tu It will definitely place that bowl up close to your nose:D

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

Very nice Steve, gorgeous piece.

Some tins came in yesterday:
Blakeney's Best Latakia Flake
Dan Ironsides
Another Samovar to add to the pile
and a sample of Bourbon Bleu

Bourbon Bleu is pretty darn good, I may grab a few tins to hold on to .

[Mr.Maduro]

Well I officially have my 1st Pipe show checked of the to do list.

It was really nice. It's nice to be able to see the pipes up close and hold them in your hands. Wide range of pipes also from Savinelli to Meerschaum to absolutely stunning Artisan masterpieces as well as beautifully restored estates.

I met Rick Newcombe, the author of In Search of Pipe Dreams and bought a copy that he autographed for me. I told him I was fairly new to pipe smoking so he brought me over to the Lane tablenand recommended some samples of Medal of Valor and Crown.

Speaking of samples, I got a bunch of different ones from GL Pease Virginia Cream, C&D Straight Up English, John Cotton's 1, & 1&2, War Horse, Bengal Slices, Lane 1Q, and a few different Solani blends.

The reps from Savinelli, C&D, and Standard Tobacco Company were all very nice to talk with.

Here is the entire haul...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/Mobile%20Uploads/352432_zps3knax59g.jpeg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/MrMaduro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/352432_zps3knax59g.jpeg.html)


The tin with no label is McC 5100 from '93. The pipes are a (unsmoked) Peterson Millennium Edition Dublin and a new Savinelli 320.

[WhiteMamba]

Nice haul! I went to a golf expo today and all I got were some free tee's seems like pipe shows are a lot better.

[stevieray]

Looks like you scored some good stuff Patrick. I think I'll be adding "pipe show" to my bucket list.

[jsnake]

Made a Viaje trade for these. Very happy!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/jaamkrell/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsog87dbxs.jpeg

[MarkinAZ]

The tin with no label is McC 5100 from '93. The pipes are a (unsmoked) Peterson Millennium Edition Dublin and a new Savinelli 320.

Happy to hear you had a great time at your 1st Patrick. Great looking samples too.

I missed last years show, but this year, I'm heading over to the West Coast Pipe Show in Las Vegas. November 5 and 6, 2016:

http://www.westcoastpipeshow.com/


Made a Viaje trade for these. Very happy!

Great looking pocket pipes Jake:tu



This is the latest addition to my meerschaum family, an F. Baki...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160311_080640_zpswh1dbcth.jpg

[stevieray]

Made a Viaje trade for these. Very happy!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/jaamkrell/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsog87dbxs.jpeg

Nice looking pipes. I'm familiar with the pipes on the left and right....who made the one in the center?

[jsnake]

Nice looking pipes. I'm familiar with the pipes on the left and right....who made the one in the center?

J Deschaine from jdsmoking pipes. I fired it up already and it smokes perfectly. I was pretty excited about these.

[stevieray]

J Deschaine from jdsmoking pipes. I fired it up already and it smokes perfectly. I was pretty excited about these.

:tu :pi

[mahtofire14]

Anybody have any thoughts on the St Patrick's day blend from Peterson?

[jsnake]

Anybody have any thoughts on the St Patrick's day blend from Peterson?I have a sealed tin but haven't cracked it open yet. I may on Thursday. I heard last year's was fantastic which they now make as a regular blend called Founders Choice.

[OnePyroTec]

This is the latest addition to my meerschaum family, an F. Baki...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160311_080640_zpswh1dbcth.jpg

Good looking Baki Mark :tu

[mahtofire14]

I have a sealed tin but haven't cracked it open yet. I may on Thursday. I heard last year's was fantastic which they now make as a regular blend called Founders Choice.

Thanks for the info. Might have to pick up a tin.

[jsnake]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/jaamkrell/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpseaombmfi.jpegPicked up this 2014 Savinelli St. Nicholas and some great Christmas baccy.

[MarkinAZ]

Great looking Savinelli Jake:tu

[stevieray]

Todays mail call. Something new from C&D and some Latakia Flake. :pi


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/C32D5089-FCD6-4809-B75C-75E4820D40F6.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/C32D5089-FCD6-4809-B75C-75E4820D40F6.jpg.html)

[mahtofire14]

Todays mail call. Something new from C&D and some Latakia Flake. :pi


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/C32D5089-FCD6-4809-B75C-75E4820D40F6.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/C32D5089-FCD6-4809-B75C-75E4820D40F6.jpg.html)

You got a black market Germains dealer Stevie?

[stevieray]

You got a black market Germains dealer Stevie?

nope...just get lucky.

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

I finally got a brick of Semois during the P&C free shipping day. Also new on the menu is a tin of Rattray's Wallace Flake and a 2 year old tin of C&D Pirate Kake from JR's on drive back from JAWgia. The Wallace Flake and Semois are spectacular and I'm looking forward to putting some words down in review once a few more bowls are incinerated.

[mahtofire14]

Order from P&C came in today including my first MM cob!
http://rs262.pbsrc.com/albums/ii91/drscholl14/3A82F337-B60E-44AB-B763-9C621F12DAAE_zpsvgpreb9t.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[MarkinAZ]

Stevieray, you'll have to let us known how that new C&D Small Batch smokes.

Seth, enjoy the new cob. Did you buy some filters for it, or are you gonna smoke it without?

I was recently down San Diego way attending a seminar, and I decided to stay over on Friday close by to do a mini herf with Adam (Adamjoshua) at Liberty Tobacco. Later before leaving, I perused their pipe tobacco area and found an aged tin of C&D Bailey's Front Porch sitting in there "git rid of" area. The cool thing about it was, the tin is from 12/2005, with the lid and bottom of the tin bulging outwards. So it had been sitting there for quite some time just fermenting. And, you can't go wrong with a $10 sticker price including tax, license, and drive it off the lot....:D

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160403_130533_zpsgxbkwrhd.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160403_130418_zpstlwmryzr.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160403_140202_zpsrrw5mphd.jpg

The blend is burley, latakia, perique, and virginia. Tin aroma is out of site:dr

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

That's Pete's cob but I'm strictly no-filter in all my pipes. I'm considering trying out the savinelli's wood filters just out of curiosity though, the trick will be remembering to take it out after a smoke or two.

Pete: How do you like the Black Shag? I've been reaching for that quite a bit recently and really enjoy it.

[mahtofire14]

That's Pete's cob but I'm strictly no-filter in all my pipes. I'm considering trying out the savinelli's wood filters just out of curiosity though, the trick will be remembering to take it out after a smoke or two.

Pete: How do you like the Black Shag? I've been reaching for that quite a bit recently and really enjoy it.

I haven't tried it yet unfortunately. Got a new puppy on Saturday and haven't had much free time. 😂 I did open it and it smells very fruity with sweet tobacco and earth notes.

[nutcracker]

That's Pete's cob but I'm strictly no-filter in all my pipes. I'm considering trying out the savinelli's wood filters just out of curiosity though, the trick will be remembering to take it out after a smoke or two.

Pete: How do you like the Black Shag? I've been reaching for that quite a bit recently and really enjoy it.

1.) I hate filters. My buddy Hektor makes these:

http://www.hwiebepipes.com/

Less gurgle for sure. Hektor is also an all-round decent kid who can use the cash if you are after something different....

2.) I love Black Shag - but in small doses in a rotation - the burning tires aroma can be a bit much if you are hitting it every day!

[mahtofire14]

Seth, enjoy the new cob. Did you buy some filters for it, or are you gonna smoke it without?



I am not planning on using filters with my cob. Never really thought about using them and don't really know much about them.

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

@Neil, funny you post that, I just came across that link a few days ago and have the page pulled up on my phone so I could check it out when time permits. Interesting and non-traditional but I have to say I'm interested. It never hurts to have a few oddball burners in the rotation.

[stevieray]

Mail call...gotta strike while the iron's hot. Should be all set for a while.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/14416E69-0E75-4304-B83C-C9D6A4239387_1.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/14416E69-0E75-4304-B83C-C9D6A4239387_1.jpg.html)

[Mr.Maduro]

Mail call...gotta strike while the iron's hot. Should be all set for a while.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/14416E69-0E75-4304-B83C-C9D6A4239387_1.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/14416E69-0E75-4304-B83C-C9D6A4239387_1.jpg.html)

Wow!! Nice pick ups.

I just placed an order on the 4 tin special.

Bengal Slices
Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture
Dunhill Flake
Mac Baren Old Dark Fired Flake

[nutcracker]

Good grief - what an incredible selection!

[MarkinAZ]

Mail call...gotta strike while the iron's hot. Should be all set for a while...


:D...You Pig!!!;)

[mahtofire14]

Mail call...gotta strike while the iron's hot. Should be all set for a while.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/14416E69-0E75-4304-B83C-C9D6A4239387_1.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/14416E69-0E75-4304-B83C-C9D6A4239387_1.jpg.html)

Damn!!!! Never got an email. Which retailer?

[stevieray]

Damn!!!! Never got an email. Which retailer?

I know a guy who knows a guy...:D :pi

[mahtofire14]

I know a guy who knows a guy...:D :pi

Should've known......:sl

[AdamJoshua]

Should've known......:sl

https://youtu.be/O8DXE5Sx5m8

:lr

[stevieray]

Should've known......:sl

Long story short .... I struck up a conversation with a B&M owner while on vacation last year and now he helps me find stuff that I can't find online.

[mahtofire14]

Long story short .... I struck up a conversation with a B&M owner while on vacation last year and now he helps me find stuff that I can't find online.

So since you have a supplier how much you want for that Stonehaven? :r

[stevieray]

https://youtu.be/O8DXE5Sx5m8

:lr
https://youtu.be/58uE99nZvnY

[Conch Republican]

Picked up a very slightly used Nording - finished...since I have an unfinished one - nice to have 2 :-)

[Mr.Maduro]

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah73/mrmaduro1/Pipes%20and%20Stuff/105a6ed2-13e7-4ba5-b34d-2fa19048d05e_zpsi1ylrg3e.jpg~original (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/mrmaduro1/media/Pipes%20and%20Stuff/105a6ed2-13e7-4ba5-b34d-2fa19048d05e_zpsi1ylrg3e.jpg.html)

[mhailey]

All I can say is :dr:dr:dr:dr

looks amazing. please let us know how it smokes.

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah73/mrmaduro1/Pipes%20and%20Stuff/105a6ed2-13e7-4ba5-b34d-2fa19048d05e_zpsi1ylrg3e.jpg~original (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/mrmaduro1/media/Pipes%20and%20Stuff/105a6ed2-13e7-4ba5-b34d-2fa19048d05e_zpsi1ylrg3e.jpg.html)

[MarkinAZ]

:D...That Edgeworth looks yummy. Like maybe it would pair-up well with 3 eggs scrambled:dr Nice pick-up Patrick...

[stevieray]

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah73/mrmaduro1/Pipes%20and%20Stuff/105a6ed2-13e7-4ba5-b34d-2fa19048d05e_zpsi1ylrg3e.jpg~original (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/mrmaduro1/media/Pipes%20and%20Stuff/105a6ed2-13e7-4ba5-b34d-2fa19048d05e_zpsi1ylrg3e.jpg.html)

:dr Nice pick up. Let us know how that smokes :tu

[stevieray]

Stumbled upon my unicorn tobacco while stocking up this week in light of the impending tobacapocalypse. First time I've seen Pelican available online at MSRP in years.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/86123FEB-067F-48D2-8F75-9D5652FCB345_1.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/86123FEB-067F-48D2-8F75-9D5652FCB345_1.jpg.html)

[mahtofire14]

Stumbled upon my unicorn tobacco while stocking up this week in light of the impending tobacapocalypse. First time I've seen Pelican available online at MSRP in years.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/86123FEB-067F-48D2-8F75-9D5652FCB345_1.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/86123FEB-067F-48D2-8F75-9D5652FCB345_1.jpg.html)

I bow to you all knowing master of rare tobacco....:eek:

[mhailey]

Stumbled upon my unicorn tobacco while stocking up this week in light of the impending tobacapocalypse. First time I've seen Pelican available online at MSRP in years.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/86123FEB-067F-48D2-8F75-9D5652FCB345_1.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/86123FEB-067F-48D2-8F75-9D5652FCB345_1.jpg.html)

Nice pick ups. Let me know how you like that Pelican.

[MarkinAZ]

Stumbled upon my unicorn tobacco while stocking up this week in light of the impending tobacapocalypse. First time I've seen Pelican available online at MSRP in years.

Nice tobacco's StevieRay. The new SM Beast release on April 29th I missed out on for the online retailers. Everybody was out by the time I finished procrastinating. However, I do know of a B&M in San Diego that had a dozen tin's sitting on the counter as of 05/04/2016. Just didn't feel like paying $14.95 a tin:D

[stevieray]

Some more tins arrived today in preparation of tobacapocalypse. I saw that Smoker's Haven had these in stock so i grabbed a couple of each. Their blends are made by J.F. Germain & Son. In the cellar they will go...:pi


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/F586EC73-2498-419B-BBC5-2E5629450C7D.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/F586EC73-2498-419B-BBC5-2E5629450C7D.jpg.html)

[stevieray]

I bow to you all knowing master of rare tobacco....:eek:

lol...tracking this stuff down at MSRP is what's rewarding to me. These are somewhat easy to find if you are willing to pay crazy prices...but I refuse to pay 100 plus bucks for a tin of tobacco. :pi

[mahtofire14]

lol...tracking this stuff down at MSRP is what's rewarding to me. These are somewhat easy to find if you are willing to pay crazy prices...but I refuse to pay 100 plus bucks for a tin of tobacco. :pi

Agreed.

[stevieray]

More stockpiling....McClelland 10% off and pipes and cigars this month :pi


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/808AAAFB-95C8-484D-868A-4D30FC4AB240.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/808AAAFB-95C8-484D-868A-4D30FC4AB240.jpg.html)

[MarkinAZ]

Excellent pick-ups on 5/13 and today Steve. I took a slight advantage of the McClellands 10% myself from P&C.

Ordered the following tins: 3 McClellands Scottish Woods, 3 GLP Barbary Coast, and 3 C&D Oak Alley. From Pipestud, took home 3 100g tins of 2010/2011 Rattrays Old Gowie. From an order dated 05/10, awaiting 4 tins of SmokeHavens Our Best Blend (JF Germain & Son).

[mahtofire14]

More stockpiling....McClelland 10% off and pipes and cigars this month :pi


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/808AAAFB-95C8-484D-868A-4D30FC4AB240.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/808AAAFB-95C8-484D-868A-4D30FC4AB240.jpg.html)

Love FM Cellar.

[stevieray]

Love FM Cellar.

FMC is my go to blend. Could smoke it exclusively and be a happy camper. :pi

[stevieray]

Apparently my regular mail carrier is on vacation because my neighbor walked over last night with a few boxes I've been waiting for.

Picked up a Brian Doran pipe

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/FA6DBE9F-F901-4BB2-802C-2DBC8EE320DF.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/FA6DBE9F-F901-4BB2-802C-2DBC8EE320DF.jpg.html)

Another Jake Hackert cob. Love these pipes. For 25 bucks they can't be beat.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/9D7577E6-15C5-4135-B1D8-5BF0486F1222.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/9D7577E6-15C5-4135-B1D8-5BF0486F1222.jpg.html)

Grabbed a "seconds" billiard from Moonshine pipes.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/9CD8DEE4-9DBD-442D-AD04-63B1B447F7E5_1.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/9CD8DEE4-9DBD-442D-AD04-63B1B447F7E5_1.jpg.html)

[stevieray]

Surprising I found these locally.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/7F8D2D9A-FB09-44D8-BCB0-6343AB50E7D2.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/7F8D2D9A-FB09-44D8-BCB0-6343AB50E7D2.jpg.html)

Grabbed a few aged tins from Pipestud. Chocolate Flake and Meridian is from '11. and the Ashbury is from '05

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/0C049BF0-C80D-4E86-A39C-94ADC26E5280.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/0C049BF0-C80D-4E86-A39C-94ADC26E5280.jpg.html)

[hammondc]

Nice haul!

[MarkinAZ]

Nice haul!

I'll second that! Like the Moonshine seconds pipe too!!

[stevieray]

I'll second that! Like the Moonshine seconds pipe too!!

50 bucks :tu

[MarkinAZ]

These arrived the other day. 2 tins from Oct 2011 and 1 from Mar 2008. I was lucky to swoop on in to Pipestuds as the email arrived...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160610_145538_001_zpsmc6rslyw.jpg

[stevieray]

These arrived the other day. 2 tins from Oct 2011 and 1 from Mar 2008. I was lucky to swoop on in to Pipestuds as the email arrived...


Nice pickups! :tu
I bet Pipestud has one heck of a cellar. I imagine he gets first crack at anything and everything.

[MarkinAZ]

Nice pickups! :tu
I bet Pipestud has one heck of a cellar. I imagine he gets first crack at anything and everything.

Thanks Steve. I'm sure he has one heck of a cellar in his hallway closet:D A majority of his offerings come from others that for some reason or another, want to move their own cellars. What I enjoy about his site is, the tins and bags are priced somewhat reasonably (except for the Estoterica, which I refuse to even look at)...

[Mr.Maduro]

Well done guys...

I grabbed 5 tins of the new Carolina Red Flake from C&D.

[stevieray]

Well done guys...

I grabbed 5 tins of the new Carolina Red Flake from C&D.

:tu I ordered 4 yesterday as well

[AdamJoshua]

Don't know if anyone is interested by a guy has a couple pipes for sale on OLH that seem too cheap haha ... the guy selling them is from what i've seen and heard a stand up guy.

http://www.onlinehumidor.com/forum/index.php?topic=38626.0

[stevieray]

Well done guys...

I grabbed 5 tins of the new Carolina Red Flake from C&D.

You get the email from smokingpipes.com about mold issues with the Carolina Red?

[Dux]

New Pick up

Peterson Killarney Pipe - 221

http://www.northamptontobacconist.co.uk/images/PetersonKillarneyRed221.jpg

[MarkinAZ]

Beautiful looking pipe Doug:tu

[Mr.Maduro]

New Pick up

Peterson Killarney Pipe - 221

http://www.northamptontobacconist.co.uk/images/PetersonKillarneyRed221.jpg

Very nice Doug!!

[stevieray]

New Pick up

Peterson Killarney Pipe - 221

http://www.northamptontobacconist.co.uk/images/PetersonKillarneyRed221.jpg

Nice looking pipe Doug. Enjoy. :pi

[Mr.Maduro]

You get the email from smokingpipes.com about mold issues with the Carolina Red?

Yes. I trade done away, and I opened another that had no signs of any growth. I'm still deciding weather to keep them or not.

[Dux]

Nice looking pipe Doug. Enjoy. :pi

Thanks! Iv'e been after a Peterson pipe for sometime. Snagged this one for $58 bucks :tu

[MarkinAZ]

Received the following over the weekend and today from Peretti's and Smokers Haven for the cellar:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160808_094923_zpsikafz6fr.jpg

[DAFU]

After just recently reaching back into my cellar I ordered some bulk;

C&D Bayou Morning, Pegasus and Oriental Silk
H&H Marble Kake

[MarkinAZ]

Completed a trade recently with a brother on another site for this Peterson Dalkey. Gave it a brief polish. Nice smoker:tu

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160816_152001_zpsdc4iju9l.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20160816_152106_zps4pgpkyib.jpg

[stevieray]

Arrived last Saturday, a copper devil anse by Paul Menard. :pi
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/CSC_0859.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/CSC_0859.jpg.html)

An imperfection filled with copper.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/CSC_0849.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/CSC_0849.jpg.html)

[mhailey]

Arrived last Saturday, a copper devil anse by Paul Menard. :pi
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/CSC_0859.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/CSC_0859.jpg.html)

An imperfection filled with copper.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/CSC_0849.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/CSC_0849.jpg.html)
Beautiful Pipe Sir!!!

[hammondc]

Completed a trade recently with a brother on another site for this Peterson Dalkey. Gave it a brief polish. Nice smoker:tu


Is that like the Pipe Asylum or something?

[MarkinAZ]

Is that like the Pipe Asylum or something?

PM sent...

[Zeavran1]

Ebay is cool!
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah58/richboricua/20161012_170535_zpszhvbgf2z.jpg (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/richboricua/media/20161012_170535_zpszhvbgf2z.jpg.html)

[stevieray]

Picked up a couple more cobs modified by Jake Hackert. :pi


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/32CD2363-C7B3-41AB-8071-FC017E6CAAFE.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/32CD2363-C7B3-41AB-8071-FC017E6CAAFE.jpg.html)

[MarkinAZ]

Chris (Sancho) was offering-up some aged tobacco tin's here on the forum, and I purchased a couple of '07 McClelland Grand Orientals Drama Reserve...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20161014_153316_zpslfg1obfw.jpg

Chris included a couple of body guards, samples of '99 Samuel Gawith 1792 Flake and '09 Davidoff Flake Medallion...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/20161014_153357_zpsrljwogg1.jpg

Thank you Chris...:tu

[weedsnager]

Picked up a couple more cobs modified by Jake Hackert. :pi


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/32CD2363-C7B3-41AB-8071-FC017E6CAAFE.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/32CD2363-C7B3-41AB-8071-FC017E6CAAFE.jpg.html)

Did he have those on eBay ?

[stevieray]

Did he have those on eBay ?

Yeah, Jake puts up at least a couple cobs per week when he lists his briar pipes.

[weedsnager]

Good deal, thanks

[nutcracker]

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Got some great service from Peretti. Very helpful to a Canuck. Recommended.
I'm yet to try the Thanksgiving, but waiting.....

[nutcracker]

Received the following over the weekend and today from Peretti's and Smokers Haven for the cellar:

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Mark - are those paint tin style jobbies form Peretti airtight?

[MarkinAZ]

Mark - are those paint tin style jobbies form Peretti airtight?

Hello Neil, I would think so, but do not know the long term at this time. I just sent an email to Peretti' inquiring about "just how airtight are the 8oz tin's in regards to cellaring over a period of time."

I'll let you know once I have received a response back from them.

I don't know how long the tin's are sealed prior to a customer receiving one from Peretti' (i.e., are the tin's on the shelf for a period of time, or does Peretti' fill em' up per order?).

BTW, I just received two 4oz bricks of the Thanksgiving Day blend, and an 8oz tin of #8 Slice Flake from Peretti' last week:tu

[BlackDog]

I've kept tobacco in Peretti's paint tins for a year or more. No worries unless you plan for long term cellaring.

[nutcracker]

:hn. With the tobacco apocalypse looming, might need 20 years ability on some blends...

[MarkinAZ]

I've kept tobacco in Peretti's paint tins for a year or more. No worries unless you plan for long term cellaring.

:hn. With the tobacco apocalypse looming, might need 20 years ability on some blends...


That's good to know Warren. I would think a little "sealing wax" around the plug on top would help longevity too.

Still awaiting feedback from Peretti'...

[Zeavran1]

1st TAD order in awhile as I've been focusing on cigars. Bought the CB Grape because of the influence of a another forums thread. Has a strong grape jelly smell.

Edited to say it's more of a childrens grape cough medicine smell.
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[MarkinAZ]

1st TAD order in awhile as I've been focusing on cigars...

Nice haul Rich:tu But, the Captain Black Grape?:confused:;)

[Zeavran1]

Nice haul Rich:tu But, the Captain Black Grape?:confused:;)

Yeah I had to do it. Curiosity got to me.

[Zeavran1]

But then I came back with this.
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[nutcracker]

Hot ziggity! Nice little lot Rich. I'm getting into their tobacco now - esp like the Royal and Tashkent. Haven't broken open the Thanksgiving Day, but it smells pretty good!

[nutcracker]

Hello Neil, I would think so, but do not know the long term at this time. I just sent an email to Peretti' inquiring about "just how airtight are the 8oz tin's in regards to cellaring over a period of time."

I'll let you know once I have received a response back from them.

:tu

Did Peretti ever reply regarding the paint tin air permeability?

[MarkinAZ]

Did Peretti ever reply regarding the paint tin air permeability?

They did not Neil, which is a little frustrating. It was a very simple email request too.

For myself, I'm not really worried about it. On the two paint tins I have, I know once I open one of them, I'll work from the tin for a bit, and then transfer over Kerr or Mason jars until conclusion.

[RevSmoke]

Was running low on some stuff:

Only had 1000grams of this cellared, and about 250g left of the open one, so I picked up another 500gram box.
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Opened up the first pint of my last pound and half of Peter Stokkebye Luxury Twist Flake, so ordered another 1/5 pound package.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/tobrev/t/peter-stokebyye--luxury-twist-flake.jpg

In looking around, I realized I only had 1 quart jar with this in it, so I ordered another 8oz of Gawith & Hoggarth Bright CR Flake. (Yes, I do not smoke as much of this as the 2 previous.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/tobrev/t/005-001-0023.jpg

Getting other images was easier than taking pics.

Also got 4 oz of Gawith & Hoggarth's new Cherry Cream flake to test drive. First bowl was favorable, nice Virginias and the cherry/cream was nothing like the cloying stuff normally associated with cherry blends.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[RevSmoke]

Interesting pulls on the Peretti tobaccos. Interesting because I do not know that I have ever tried any of their blends in the last 30+ years.

(time lapse to do some investigating...)

Ahh, I see now why. MacBaren blends bite me like a rabid dog, not sure why, but there is not a blend of their I tried that did not. And as I looked at Tobacco Reviews, I saw a few there that would be up my alley, but there were a couple that said they have to be treated with kid gloves of they'll bite. I now remember visiting the shop in Boston while I lived in Connecticut. I think I was warned, so I just avoided - or I may have sampled one while there, and decided to avoid further attempts.

[nutcracker]

Dagner Damascus Series bent Dublin. Christmas gift form me to me:

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[MarkinAZ]

^^^ Sharp looking pipe Neil. About 5" or so in length?