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Forum: Discussion 03-05-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,481
Posted By Bruce
Re: Barling Pre-trans Stem Replacement

Try RonnieB at Nightowl Pipe Works. Does incredible work. I had a high grade S. Bang stem made by Ronnie after I broke the tenon and shattered the stem. I could not tell the difference. Plus he will...
Forum: Discussion 12-28-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,378
Posted By Bruce
Re: Pipe suggestion

If you want an English pipe because of your heritage and are looking for heirloom quality, I would consider looking for an estate Dunhill in your birth year. This would fulfill what you are looking...
Forum: Discussion 03-29-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,566
Posted By Bruce
Re: Chicago Pipe show 2011 may 14,may15

I'll be there.
If any are considering going, try to make it Friday for the pre show market.
By the time Saturday rolls around, a lot of the rare stuff has already been sold either at the pre-show...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 03-11-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,346
Posted By Bruce
Re: Cuban Suggestions?

Try something unique to Canada....the Canadian RE's.
Also, see if you are around any Native American reservations. Some have tobacco outlet stores that sell Cuban cigars...........without the high...
Forum: Discussion 03-06-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,782
Posted By Bruce
Re: Most Expensive Pipe Tobaccos

Wait until you get into the vintage tobacco market....;)
But, even vintage tins are still a bargin compared to the rare and vintage cigar market.
Forum: Discussion 01-21-2011, 06:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,488
Posted By Bruce
St. Louis Show

Anyone going?
Forum: General Discussion 01-14-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,654
Posted By Bruce
Re: Life as a nursing student

Suck it up!
I put myself through nursing school working two jobs and accruing 2000 hours towards my sports medicine internship. That was 30 years ago........all papers had to be typed and spaced...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 10-26-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 39,788
Posted By Bruce
Re: WTF is wrong with people?

should have sprayed her with the hose as you pretended to retrive your cigar.
Forum: Discussion 01-27-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,470
Posted By Bruce
Re: Aged pipe tabacco, where to buy?

try Ebay.
I have found many tins that were rare treasures. Some I got at a good price, some I paid what the FMV was, some I paid more becuase I really wanted it, and a few tin I stole off Ebay. Like...
Forum: Discussion 01-22-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,143
Posted By Bruce
Re: Finally thinkin about getting a Quality pipe!

if you are just coming over from cigars, Penzance is highly recommended.
Also try this place for good, inexpensive pipes:
http://www.pulversbriar.com/specials.html
Forum: Discussion 01-20-2010, 06:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,176
Posted By Bruce
Re: More Questions :) What is Cellaring

I would have to disagree about English blends not ageing well.
I have tins of John Cotton's, Sullivan's, Dunhill's, and Sobranie that are simply marvelous after 20/30/40 years in the tin.
As a...
Forum: Discussion 01-12-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,723
Posted By Bruce
Re: My first pipe

1972
Bought it at Iwan Ries, downtown Chicago. It was a store brand bent billiard. Also bought a leather tobacco pouch and pipe tool.
Used to smoke Iwan's Three Star Series.

The pipe was...
Forum: Discussion 11-12-2009, 06:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,225
Posted By Bruce
Re: Can anyone tell me about canadians

I collect old Patent Canadians from Dunhill. These are the pipes I smoke the most out of my collection. Excellent smokers, very light and comfortable, classic English style pipe.
Check out Ebay. You...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 11-04-2009, 06:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,034
Posted By Bruce
Re: Difference between spice and pepper?

I break it down to two groups:
"Black spice" pepper, ect.
and "sweet spice" cinnamon, ect.
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 09-26-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,757
Posted By Bruce
Re: Major Disappointment w/ my first Opus X

It's sometimes hard to match a cigar's hype with your anticipation and expectations.
IMHO, fresh Opus is almost unsmokable. Poor burn, and too peppery. They lack balance.
But if you have the...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 08-01-2009, 05:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 32,026
Posted By Bruce
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 03-25-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,533
Posted By Bruce
Re: In a funk

Just stop for a while. Don't fire a cigar up until you really crave one. All will be well then..............
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 03-08-2009, 07:43 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,091
Posted By Bruce
Re: What is the pricey cigar in your box

hehehehe..............
you don't want to know!
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 02-25-2009, 02:07 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 23,395
Posted By Bruce
Re: Mikes Cigars loses Oliva.

Yes!
And Mikes was one of the biggest gougers when it came to Opus during the cigar boom.
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 01-05-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,128
Posted By Bruce
Re: What's Your Favorite Davidoff?

The best NC Davidoff that I have tried was a Double R from the very first release. This was a great cigar!

The second best was the Millennium Series that was released in '99/'00. A box of 20...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 11-20-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,051
Posted By Bruce
Re: What cigar ages the longest?

"Tooth".......
those tiny little bumps characteristic to certain types of cigar wrappers. Camaroon (sp?) normally has a lot of tooth.
"Toothy" does not mean a "rough" wrapper.

As far as some...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 11-20-2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,310
Posted By Bruce
Re: Smoking While Sick?

No, never.
It's just a waste of a good cigar.
Now a pipe is a different matter. If I am a bit sick yet crave a smoke, I'll pack a partial bowl and fire it up. If I don't care for it or am not...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 11-19-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,468
Posted By Bruce
Re: the best Machine Made Cigars you have smoked

Ramon Allones "Topper" (C) from the 70's.
Forum: Discussion 11-08-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,186
Posted By Bruce
Re: Is this Murray's?

I think you answered your own question. The Made in UK stamping is the proof.
Nice find......too bad it's so expensive now.
That being said, we all may say this is a great price 5 or 10 years down...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 11-07-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,907
Posted By Bruce
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