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Oriental Tobaccos Spoil Subsequent Smokes
Well, after some months of investigation I think I have a most probable cause. Long story short: it was the toothpaste! Orientals were a suspect because I was again smoking some blends with them after a long time without. But as someone pointed out, I got the same odd flavour from Penny...- Yambo
- Post #30
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Penpal (Aussie/Kiwi)
That's the way! I've wondered many times how is this not a thing. Not only to help smokers in near prohibition situations, but also to routinely exchange tobaccos that are available or cheaper in other latitudes. I'm open to that if someone's up for it.- Yambo
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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Royal Yacht Buzz
Only happened to me with Royal Yatch and Haddo's Delight. I think it's something with the sauce used and the ph of the leaf.- Yambo
- Post #26
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Seller's Labeling their Products
I'd gladly trade cubans for pipe tobacco. Maybe I'd offer it someday on the sell/swap section. Here in Spain we have a huge selection. Alas, they are getting more expensive each year.- Yambo
- Post #13
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Seller's Labeling their Products
I'm curious, how hard is it nowadays to get cubans in the USA?- Yambo
- Post #8
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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My Grandpa
My grandmother has told me about his father smoking pipes and even having crooked teeth because he was a hard clencher. But none of his pipes or pipe stuff got through to future generations. Enjoy your memories and your pipes!- Yambo
- Post #4
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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How Many Open Blends?
I used to have four or five some years ago. But life put in my way mason jars and a friend that is always urging me to try something new. God bless them both. I now have about 20-25 and rising. But I'd really like to get down to eight or ten.- Yambo
- Post #57
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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My Pipe Smoking Buddy is Gone
I'm very sorry for your loss.- Yambo
- Post #80
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Tobacco Hutch Project
Nice! And I really like those jars also. What brand are they? Or are they antiques?- Yambo
- Post #2
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Nicotine or Relaxation?
I'm in for the flavour and smell. It still amazes me after 20 years of pipe smoking how can something so artificial provide a pleasure that feels so natural and primary. Oftentimes it's like it itches a primordial itch. I like nicotine, of course, and sometimes I might have a cigarette just for...- Yambo
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What Prices Could Justify Contraband?
It is sold in Spain, but I've only seen one pouch this summer in Barcelona. Of course, I bought it. Our problem, more than prices, is availability. To give you an example: some weeks ago, Pesse Canoe started being sold in Spain. Two days later, there were no tins available in my area. Same...- Yambo
- Post #39
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What Prices Could Justify Contraband?
It's still comparatively cheap, but going up every month. You can get Capstan for about 10 euros, Condor for less than 6 and Rattray's for 22. I hope that gives you an idea.- Yambo
- Post #20
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What Prices Could Justify Contraband?
I'm sorry I misunderstood. Yeah, I like to be realistic and it's very likely that tobacco will most probably turn into a luxury good. So, I prepare for the pipocalypse and so should everyone. Reasons and motivations constitute another issue and sometimes are different from country to country. I...- Yambo
- Post #15
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What Prices Could Justify Contraband?
Believe me, I know. I'm currently around 15 kilos and going up every week. And I'm also going to grow my own sometime in the near future. What I don't really get is where did act as a spoiled three years old. Maybe I expressed myself wrong as English is not my primary language. I think...- Yambo
- Post #13
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What Prices Could Justify Contraband?
Title edited for capitals and brevity. I complain a lot about the speed at which tobacco prices are going up in my country (Spain) and Europe in general. But when I look at prices in Canada, New Zealand and Australia I feel that things might get even uglier in the future. I don't want to give...- Yambo
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