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  1. quint

    Published My First EBook Fantasy Novel - Get It Free for a Limited Time

    Hello, fellow smokers. I have finally finished my first short novel, and it is now published as an eBook on Amazon. I am running a free book promotion on it for 24 hours, starting November 15th. It is titled The Alchemist Chronicles: Book 1, and does have some pipe smoking in it. It is aimed at...
  2. quint

    A Collection of Vintage Prince Albert Tobacco Ads for Your Viewing Enjoyment

    I am sharing with you a collection of images from vintage Prince Albert tobacco magazine ads (1905-1950s) that I have collected for your viewing enjoyment. Can you imagine an advertisement today showing kids giving their fathers tobacco for Christmas or Father's Day? Oh, the horror! Enjoy...
  3. quint

    Remembering the Titanic

    I have always had a fascination with the ship Titanic and her sinking. I have also always wondered what pipe tobaccos passengers might have been smoking on that fateful cold night in the icy North Atlantic of April 4, 1912. What blends might they have been smoking that night that are still in...
  4. quint

    Old Codger Burley Shootout

    * = Lowest/Worst :puffy: **** = Highest/Best Old Codger Burley Shootout- Carter Hall vs. Prince Albert vs. Half and Half vs. Sir Walter Raleigh -------------------- Carter Hall Flavor: **** Nicotine Strength: ** Smoothness: ***** Complexity: ** Room Note: ***** -------------------- Half and Half...
  5. quint

    MacBaren Virginia No.1

    * = Lowest/Worst ***** = Highest/Best MacBaren Virginia No.1 Review Flavor: **** Nicotine Strength: ** Smoothness: **** Complexity: ** Room Note: **** Final Thoughts: Lightly topped pure Virginia blend. Nice, sweet honey/vanilla/natural tobacco flavor and room note. I have read many negative...
  6. quint

    MacBaren Old Dark Fired

    * = Lowest/Worst ***** = Highest/Best MacBaren Old Dark Fired Review Flavor: *** Nicotine Strength: **** Smoothness: ** Complexity: *** Room Note: *** Final Thoughts: Very noticeable heavy topping smell when opening tin. Reminded me of a spicy barbecue sauce. Even after proper drying and...
  7. quint

    UAE Tobacco to Be Taxed 100%

    Link I don't know if we have any board members here from the UAE, but this is just another example of sin taxes being heavily imposed on the working folks. Of course it won't impact the wealthy monarchy or others in government. And not only are they going after tobacco, but also sugar and caffeine.
  8. quint

    You Are Stranded on a Deserted Island with Only One Bulk Blend to Choose From...

    If you guys were stranded on a deserted island for years with a great looking young chick and only one bulk blend to choose from, what would it be? No tins or pouches. Must be a bulk blend. :mrgreen: Edited by jvnshr: Title capitalization.
  9. quint

    Cannon Television Show Pipe Smoking Observations

    Growing up in the 1970s, I used to religiously watch the Cannon television show . It was always one of my favorites. Love William Conrad. Great actor. It had been many years since I've seen the show, and I recently purchased the entire series on dvd. The show is just as good as I remember it...
  10. quint

    In Defense of Smoking vs Prescription Drugs

    Here's an interesting article written by a non-smoker: http://www.weeklystandard.com/in-defense-of-cigarettes/article/2009188 Is it a coincidence that, as tobacco use has dramatically fallen in western countries these past 20 years, prescription opioid use has skyrocketed? And at the same time...
  11. quint

    Dunhill Ultra Mild

    Anyone here smoke Dunhill Ultra Mild? It's a Virginia-Burley blend with a light plum topping. Really great flavor and room note. And wow is it smooth. Plus it burns so well that it practically smokes itself. I'm just sad that Dunhill will stop selling pipe tobacco, because Ultra Mild really is...