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    Pipe smoking etiquette; NEIGHBORS

    Observe a bit more until you can assume they always leave when you smoke. That would mean they're harbouring evil intentions or they accept your pastime as it is your right but harden in their perception of smoking. Then it's time to find out and hope for the best outcome. Make a good impression...
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    Year of the......Dragon

    Happy new year! Aye, the envelopes! Going to buy a few tins.
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    New Sherlock Holmes Makes Pipe Smoking Cool ... Again

    Alright, I made a half-hearted attempt to introduce the question how we could present our passion and ourselves best in the open internet. I was inattentive and the action backfired. The best way to withdraw from this thread is to give the article's author his overdue recognition. Welcome to the...
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    European tobacco prices

    Prices in Spain are awesome, but most EU countries are also fair, charging less taxes for cheaper blends like mcbaren and borkum riff (6.5 euros in Austria and Germany). The UK sucks in that regard.
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    New Sherlock Holmes Makes Pipe Smoking Cool ... Again

    Alright, time to get more precise. Maybe I'm a bit paranoid and too concerned about the perception from external people who don't view our activity favourably. Ethan, I appreciate your work and don't question your intent behind this article, but I'm worried about the range on interpretations...
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    Wider or Deeper?

    Deeper bowls may reveal a baccy's secrets but you should know what you are smoking before you stuff it in a deep bowl: if you don't get to the bottom, you don't get to the bottom, and you want to get to the bottom, even if it means blowing a bit into the bowl. If possible, use break-in rules for...
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    New Sherlock Holmes Makes Pipe Smoking Cool ... Again

    @classicgeek: Of course, our activity deserves to be put in a proper light, and I welcome advertisement, but not from us. There is a difference between posting an article referring to another positive newspaper article and blowing our own trumpets. Furthermore, I doubt how such an article could...
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    New Sherlock Holmes Makes Pipe Smoking Cool ... Again

    To be honest, this article irritates me a bit. Great men and figures in literature choose to smoke pipes because pipe smoking is great. Although these people have the charismatic power to endorse this activity, we pursue it for its intrinsic quality. The impression made here is of superficial...
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    New Members, Introduce Yourself!

    Hi! I'm back online after a long break and even fonder of the forum. If anyone sent me me an unanswered friend request, please take no offense. Happy smoking! Nam
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    Glenfarclas Scotch

    Hey Kevin enjoy the scotch! I was planning to try out the 30yo after graduation, but you're ahead of me. I've tried the Glenfarclas 105 (60%) which seemed to just have the proper strength. Tell me how full the 75-80 proof Glenfarclas are.
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    Anyone know anything about straight razors?

    Straight razors give the cleanest and smoothest shave to be had. A man should know what it is best for him. The fact that there are still real barbers around prove the advantages of a str8 razor.
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    Not to brag, but ...

    The 13 yo D&D nut within me would say: "Whoa, a level 20 Paladin of St. Bruno! - Smite those antis down to whence they came from!" Congrats and have a good time clobbering the Nazis!
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    New Mac Baren HH Highland Blend Exclusive Sneak Peek

    Definitely. However, Serge Valentin (Whiskyfun) doesn't rate it very high throughout the batches. Explains the pricing for the 30yo.
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    A Few Search Engine Rankings

    Oh yeah, and a conceivable non-German and "posher" alternative would be Aston Martin. More elegant and with a B&O system, too. But I can't say much about the handling of their ranges as I've never been in one.
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    A Few Search Engine Rankings

    When it comes to cars, I really have an affection for Audi: sporty on difficult tracks, comfortable in the city, subtly yet richly detailed, neatly built, most bang for the buck AND (optionally) with a Bang & Olufsen sound system. Wealthier people will have more expensive cars than less...
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    Porsche Design Pipes ?

    They're better than Dunhills. Dunhill only made accessoires for car owners. Porsche even makes excellent low-maintenance sports cars! As you see, brand names say nothing but if you like the design go for it. It definitely compliments to a Porsche, though.
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    Do You Haggle With Carvers?

    Haggle if the piece doesn't represent the carver's pride. I heard the most extraordinairy pieces are usually withheld for special and privileged clients anyway and will never be seen on the tables. Good judgement is key. And yeah, don't point at the flaws lol
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    Hey... Any Of You Maniacal Pipe Smokers Have Facebook Pages, Huh?

    I'm an FB addict. I treat myself a smoke each time I logout :D
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    Mac Baren HH Highland Blend - Pipe Tobacco Review

    Sip a belter of a latakia blend - blow it into a tulip-shaped glass with a cask strength highlander/speysider - nose it. I'm drinking the Springbank 10 yo 100 Proof (57% - a Campbelltowner to be exact). The spicy oak, elegant sherry, maritime note, and the cheese/ginger complements it. Pair up...
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    New Mac Baren HH Highland Blend Exclusive Sneak Peek

    Yes but I doubt it's the same whisky - first of all it's watered down to 43 % and a few old casks would do the the same job without the need to select and marry whisky - the whisky flavour is rather faint after all. I wonder whether the 43 % is a warning sign so you don't water it down because...
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