I've heard so much about Half and Half, and I couldn't wait to try this venerated old-timer's blend for myself. I heard it goes great with black coffee in the morning, but great for all day.
I bought a few ounces of the traditional blend at the local store and raced home to try it out.
Upon opening, the initial smell was slightly sweet and very fresh. It was easy to fill my MM Washington, it practically poured in. But that's where my problems started. I couldn't get it packed in firmly enough. It kept coming out of the pipe, and forget about even trying to do a charring light, the moisture level was off the charts! I took a forum member's advice and let it age a bit. Reluctantly in put it in the back of a closet for about two months. When I got it out again, the consistency had changed dramatically, and after putting it in the sun for about an hour to dry evenly, I finally got it to pack firmly in the pipe. It took a few charring lights to get it going, but the wife really complains about the room note! She says it makes her sick. She theatened divorce if I ever smoked it again...anywhere.
Can you offer any advice? I've got way more than I know what to do with. If anybody wants the rest, the picture is below.
Thanks!
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I bought a few ounces of the traditional blend at the local store and raced home to try it out.
Upon opening, the initial smell was slightly sweet and very fresh. It was easy to fill my MM Washington, it practically poured in. But that's where my problems started. I couldn't get it packed in firmly enough. It kept coming out of the pipe, and forget about even trying to do a charring light, the moisture level was off the charts! I took a forum member's advice and let it age a bit. Reluctantly in put it in the back of a closet for about two months. When I got it out again, the consistency had changed dramatically, and after putting it in the sun for about an hour to dry evenly, I finally got it to pack firmly in the pipe. It took a few charring lights to get it going, but the wife really complains about the room note! She says it makes her sick. She theatened divorce if I ever smoked it again...anywhere.
Can you offer any advice? I've got way more than I know what to do with. If anybody wants the rest, the picture is below.
Thanks!
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