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Brick and Mortar
Geography factors in there, you need a sufficient amount of pipe smokers within a certain driving radius to survive, or barring that a receptive tourist market. Smoking now carries a social stigma, therefore like cigar stores, a modern pipe store needs to be a refuge for pipe smokers, with...- portalhq
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- Forum: General Discussion
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I just had an epiphanic moment with Prince Albert
I keep coming back to PA, I think it's the contrast PA provides to Early Morning and 965 that I like. I mean I like spicy foods Mexican, Italian but sometimes I like comfort foods like pot roast or meatloaf so PA is my comfort smoke. Plus it's cheap. Gotta try Burley Without Bite.- portalhq
- Post #28
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Turner Classic Movies Channel Gone !
I got a digital antenna, plus Roku and with Amazon Prime I really don't miss cable. Although it helps to be in a major city TV market (Chicago), I think I get over 45 channels on antenna free. I do miss TMC though.- portalhq
- Post #25
- Forum: General Discussion
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Where To Smoke When It's Cold?
I'm going to smoke in the garage this winter. I need the shelter from the winter winds. I expect this will reduce my smoking.- portalhq
- Post #15
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The Brigham Collection Finally Done
Great looking pipes. I think Brighams are a sleeper brand of pipe too often overlooked at least in the US. Mine are great smokers with nice sized bowls and priced right new.- portalhq
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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New ABC News Article on Pipe Resurgence
Single malt scotch, craft beers, cigars, good food, fancy coffee, plus pipe smoking making a comeback: we are living in a new Golden Age.- portalhq
- Post #19
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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I Hit The Pipe Mother Load (Huge Pic Hoard)
What a beautiful collection! Congratulations.- portalhq
- Post #38
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Burley "Buzzards," The Old Time Leaf Fans
Great thread. I'm getting lots of burley recommendations to explore and broaden my horizon in addition to Prince Albert. Thanks OP and everyone!- portalhq
- Post #23
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Vintage Marxman Pipe
I have one Marxman, a bent bulldog. My guess is it is post WW II . I don't think it was an expensive pipe but it is a fine smoker. -
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Burley "Buzzards," The Old Time Leaf Fans
Newbie here, while I tend to prefer English blends in the evening, I too am on a burley kick during the day mainly smoking Prince Albert and enjoying the heck out of it. PA will probably be a permanent part of my rotation.- portalhq
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Shouldn't you be informed if only half your order is shipping?
I recently ordered a pound of tobacco from P&C and only got about 5 oz. Called customer service, they were very nice, I explained situation and within a couple of days a package arrived with, gee 1 oz of tobacco. *facepalm* My next bulk tobacco order was placed somewhere else.- portalhq
- Post #12
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Finally Joined the Brigham Chinook Fan-Club
Dear Canadians, please send all the Brighams you can to the USA, wonderful pipes, we will get rid of them for you. I've got 3 Brighams plus two on order but no Chinooks yet. Even the cheap ones smoke great. OP that is a handsome pipe. P.S. Send more hockey players too! -
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French Pipes.
I've got quite a few French pipes in my collection, second only to the Italians in number, all are decent pipes. Just bought a nice new Ropp bulldog that smokes real nice.- portalhq
- Post #78
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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If You Were Going To Purchase A New Bulldog?
I just bought a Brigham Heritage bulldog and had my way with it for a first smoke and was impressed. Good dry smoke excellent balance and good feel in hand. -
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***What Are You Smoking *** (Sept. 2014)
Dunhill My Mixture 965 in a Falcon.- portalhq
- Post #594
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion