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  1. hawke

    Info on McCormick Cambridge Pipe Please

    Ive slowed down on the PAD but the alignment of the grain on this one really stood out as well planned! Nice straight grain bowl and oriented with the birds eye sections so perfectly that this took some real thought. I cant find much info on the brand however. Its a little larger bowl than I...
  2. hawke

    McClellands 5100-Perique-Five Brothers ...for Your Vitamin N

    I recently blended some McClellands 5100, PS 311 Perique, and some Five Brothers. Equal proportions. Sure does render an ample Vitamin N supply when at work and only time for a quick puff. A tin bake treatment might server to reduce the slight harshness however. Fixed thread title, please see...
  3. hawke

    Killed a Deer ...With My Car

    My poor Camaro! This was to be my retirement car. 4:45AM on my way to work. Going 60-65 mph and didn't even have time to take my foot off the gas. Flash... deer at my front end ...Flash Airbag dust, its over. Seat belt on and air bag worked. I'm not even sore.
  4. hawke

    Cornell & Diehl Exhausted Rooster

    What a nice tobacco! I was gifted some Aged Exhausted Rooster from 2011 and have enjoyed it from time to time so I purchased a new tin. The color difference was drastic and caught my eye right away. The new tin note is sweet from the Virginias and complemented with some Burley and a touch of...
  5. hawke

    Blending Periques, Why Do They Taste Different?

    Blending Periques, Why Do They Taste Different? I can think of several reasons why perique batches taste different but I was wanting to get feedback on this phenomenon from long time smokers.
  6. hawke

    Brebbia Latakia Flake No. 9

    Well, I'm a fan! I have enjoyed some HH Vintage Syrian for a month or so now and even some 2013 aged. Ive had the Brebbia Latakia Flake No. 9 before but its been a while. My last order included the No 9. I just read something about it being close to Penzance and so I popped the jar on some...
  7. hawke

    Is it Tongue Bite or Just Spicy?

    I meant to ask this question the other day but have been forgetting. I've read a few reviews where the blend is described with the word "spicy". I am not a fan of spicy foods with hot peppers but do enjoy the horseradish type of burn. I've often described latakia nose burn as being like...
  8. hawke

    FYI ...Where's the Nicotine?

    I read something posted saying that the most nicotine in tobacco was in the stem. I didn't believe that as back in the 70's and when out of the leafy weed, we would practice the "snorting of the stems" to try and get the famed buzz. For the most part there was only a glimpse of the effect. So I...
  9. hawke

    Black Mamba ...by Cobguy

    Cobguy sent me a bag of his own concoction he calls "Black Mamba". If you get the opportunity don't turn down a chance to smoke some of this. I'm not good at reviews, all I can say it has a spicy taste with smokey overtones and a slight nose burn. One of the few blends I can smell as I release...
  10. hawke

    Condor Long Cut -vs- Condor Ready Rubbed

    I've been a fan of Condor Ready Rubbed ever since condorlover1 introduced me to it well over a year ago as I first began the pipe smoking hobby. I have never let myself run out since, sometimes holding on to 2 bowls before obtaining more. I recently ordered some more but wish I had made one of...
  11. hawke

    Help... Coloring My New Meerschaum

    Well I happened upon a good deal maybe. Nothing fantastic but for $25 incl shipping it should be a good chance to try my hand at coloring a meerschaum. It hasn't arrived yet so I hope its from Block Meerschaum at least. I have damaged two other small ones I had and really have no experience of...
  12. hawke

    Do Stained Pipes Hold Their Color?

    I was wondering how a pipe stained green or blue holds up over time. Even a raw unfinished pipe darkens I've noticed. I tested some Fiebing's blue on a beater pipe but haven't smoked it any. Will they darken and lose their vivid color? Got pics?
  13. hawke

    For Your Entertainment ...from Hawke

    Sleep pattern crossed up here and awake at 3AM, A little bored and thought I'd share a video with you all. I spent a few years writing songs in Nashville back in the early 20th century(haha, I sound old) Anyway a humorous at times pipe related tidbit at first, then a simple song I wrote(overlook...
  14. hawke

    Rossi and Armellini Pairs

    Paired up! Ive got $80 in the whole lot here! Who's the king of the cheapskate bargain hunters? :puffy: The Rossi's are two awesome smokers and look like they came from the same briar batch. Both "1886 SPECIALE" Unsure if these Armellini's are sandblasted or rusticated but I love the deep...
  15. hawke

    Cornell & Diehl Exhausted Rooster

    I obtained some Exhausted Rooster from trading with scrooge and I find it a very pleasing. I seem to return to it fairly often as I look over the possibilities. A nice sweet blend to me. Now I must say that the portion he sent me in our trade was from 2011. I'm going to have to buy some of this...
  16. hawke

    Back to work.

    Well looks like my vacation is over. Got a job today, will start next week I'd say. Laid off since Dec 3rd, this has been the most enjoyable lay-off period I've had in a long time. I've got two more years and can take a serious look at retirement! Hawke IBEW Local 1579
  17. hawke

    Poll: Do You Store Your Pipes Stem Up or Down?

    Lets' try a poll on this subject. How do you store your pipes? I should have added another option like both, but didn't think of it. Lets say what do you think is best, up or down? Vote and View the Poll. Here is a Related Thread
  18. hawke

    The Nicotine Effect

    I wonder why we can get different nicotine effects from a blend by different people. I suspect body chemistry has something to do with it. I'm interested in a discussion on this subject. Just a few items to trigger thoughts from others on this. Sometimes a particular blend will hit me harder...
  19. hawke

    Esoterica's Stonehaven

    Thanks to fitzy and our trades, Ive been able to sample Stonehaven. I'm smoking my first bowl as I type. I liked the tin note right off but not all that impressed. It does have a unique smell which did attract me. THEN... I lit it up. SURPRISE! I'm very pleased with Stonehaven! Its quite tasty...
  20. hawke

    Hawke's To the Wind

    For my fellow latakia travelers... Ive been working on a personally pleasing latakia blend for a spell now. Since Syrian Latakia is essentially gone from the stage I have struggled to represent the smokey flavor in a satisfying blend. I have however arrived upon something which has a nice nose...
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