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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease May 2012 (Volume 13) 17 hours ago
G. L. Pease
In many cultures, the number 13 is considered an unlucky one, and there are fascinating tales of how this digit pair, the sixth prime, the "Baker’s Dozen," has come to be an omen of grave and imminent portent, and to this day, many buildings don’t have a 13th floor, but, we’re not a [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: John Cotton Throwdown Winner Now Available 2 days, 9 hours ago
Princes Street Mixture from Chief Catoonah Tobacconist
Dick Silverman won the 2012 John Cotton Throwdown judging at the Chicago Pipe Show a few weeks ago, and he now his award winning blend is available for purchase.Dick has been a retail tobacconist and tobacco blender for over 30-years. His store is Chief Catoonah Tobacconist. Dick tells how [...] -
Brotherbriar and Admin are now friends 2 days, 11 hours ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Luciano Pipes Shape Chart 2 days, 14 hours ago
What is so extraordinary about Luciano Pipes is that they devised a way to provide a very high quality Italian pipe at a kind-of "artificially" low price. They are "Hand-Finished" Italian pipes. This means that part of the process is machine-assisted, but the most important parts, like drilling the holes, are done by hand.
This allows [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: East Coast Bias Pt. 1 4 days, 17 hours ago
A Look at Classic Pieces by Rhode Island Pipecrafter Kurt Huhn
Tom SpithalerI grew up in western Pennsylvania. As kids, my parents had taken us on several trips to the homes of friends of the family that lived in Kentucky. I remember much about those trips in spite of the fact that I was only about [...]
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Burnsworth and Admin are now friends 5 days, 4 hours ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Samuel Gawith Chocolate Flake Pipe Tobacco Review 5 days, 16 hours ago
Adam J. Smith
Liner Notes: A product of the House of Samuel Gawith & Co. Ltd - Kendal, Cumbria, England. From the Website: The first of a collection dedicated to Samuel Gawith the First, Chocolate Flake is a luxury blend of Virginias, Burley and long-leaf Latakias. To complete the luxury a rich, dark chocolate has been [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Cynthia Smokes a Dunhill Root Briar 130 F/T 1 week ago
This photo shoot makes me both happy and sad. I’m happy that this is the most beautiful and elegant shoot ever done by Cynthia for Pipes Magazine. I’m sad because it may be the last. She has just graduated college and will soon be starting her career in the film industry. We even had to [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Designing Your Own Pipe 1 week ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The 2012 Chicago Pipe Show Report 1 week, 4 days ago
Ethan Brandt
How to describe the Chicago Pipe Show? A lot of different words come to mind: pipes, of course, but great times with friends, some that you never even knew before you arrived, wonderful conversation, and one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I was warned by Brad Pohlmann before I even attended the [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: 2012 Chicagoland Pipe Collectors’ Club Show 1 week, 5 days ago
The State of the Pipe Community as Reflected at Pipe Shows
Chris P. Bacon
In the fall of 2005, a post on the Pipe and Tobacco Collector’s Blog sounded an alarm about the “demise of the pipe show” which, in the context of a somewhat standard gripe session about the state of pipe shows as a whole, [...] -
Rookduiwel and Admin are now friends 1 week, 5 days ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: April 2012 Cartoon Caption Contest Winners Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com 1 week, 6 days ago
We are excited to announce the April 2012 Winners for the PipesMagazine.com Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com.
1st Place - Rick Bedor, Merrickville, Ontario
2nd Place - Tim Hawkins, Mackville, KY
3rd Place - Russell Shay, Toms River, NJ
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Sailortodd and Admin are now friends 1 week, 6 days ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: May 2012 Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com 1 week, 6 days ago
PipesMagazine.com Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com
Welcome to our 4th monthly Cartoon Caption Contest. PipesMagazine.com has signed a contract with Jerry King for the production of four exclusive Pipe Cartoons each month, starting in February 2012. (Jerry has been drawing cartoons for Playboy Magazine for the past 17-years.) One of the four monthly cartoons will [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: There is Pipe Smoking in Heaven! 1 week, 6 days ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Maintenance Gone Too Far! 1 week, 6 days ago
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Cumberland and Admin are now friends 1 week, 6 days ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Fred Hanna’s New Book for Pipe Smokers a Must Have 2 weeks ago
I am 1/4th of the way through the book, and it is super excellent! This really is a must-read for anyone that is into pipe smoking beyond just a passive pursuit. If you want to really understand pipe smoking and maximize your enjoyment, and really “get it”, you have to read “The Perfect Smoke - [...]
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Wayneteipen and Admin are now friends 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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Admin commented on the blog post New York Pipe Club Tobacco Blends - Exclusive 2 weeks, 1 day ago
You can now order the blends here:
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Paulwass59 and Admin are now friends 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: John Cotton Throwdown Results & Reviews (PM.com Exclusive) 2 weeks, 3 days ago
E. Roberts & Kevin Godbee
The 2012 John Cotton Throwdown event just completed moments ago at Pheasant Run Resort at The Chicagoland Int’l Pipe & Tobacciana Show. The winner that came the closest to the original John Cotton’s blend, decided by the expert judges is Dick Silverman, Chief Catoonah and the winner of the "People’s Choice [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post John Cotton Throwdown Results & Reviews (PM.com Exclusive) 2 weeks, 4 days ago
I liked all three blends a lot, and it was hard to decide which to vote for, but I chose Blend X, Steven Books just like Mr. Roberts. I didn’t remember which one he picked when I was doing my tastings, so was not influenced by his choice.
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Admin commented on the blog post John Cotton Throwdown Results & Reviews (PM.com Exclusive) 2 weeks, 4 days ago
I liked all three blends a lot, and it was hard to decide which to vote for, but I chose Blend X from Steven Books, just like Mr. Roberts. I didn’t remember which one he picked when I was doing my tastings, so was not influenced by his choice.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Customizing Your Favorite Blend 3 weeks ago
Russ Ouellette
It’s been said that your ideal blend is out there, but I don’t necessarily believe that. I would rather say that your ideal blend is out there, but it may be in disguise. What I mean is that we all have tried a blend that is really close to what would be the perfect [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: The Virtue of Persistence 3 weeks ago
G. L. Pease
It’s an absolutely gorgeous morning. Spring is sprouting all round, with wildflowers of all sizes and colours punctuating the green and gold of the open field across the street, and the weeds in the back yard have effortlessly achieved dog-camouflaging heights. The air is clean and fresh from recent rains, the delicate blue [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post New York Pipe Club Tobacco Blends - Exclusive 3 weeks, 5 days ago
You can buy them from http://pipesandcigars.com
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pease’s Fancy Artwork Now on Mugs & Shirts 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Kevin Godbee
Gregory L. Pease is best known for his wonderful pipe tobacco concoctions, but he is actually a man of many talents. He is a gourmet chef, wine connoisseur, professional photographer, lead guitarist, cigar aficionado, marshal arts expert, and ballroom dancer. Ok, I made up the ballroom dancer part, but the rest is true. I [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Pease’s Fancy Artwork Now on Mugs & Shirts 3 weeks, 5 days ago
@Hoguemeister - Click the Pipe Anatomy picture, or see the last line of the article with the link … Check out all of the items here: http://www.cafepress.com/glpmugs
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New Book: Scandinavian Pipemakers by Jan Andersson 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Kevin Godbee
Pipe smoking is a big deal in Denmark. The Danes have the highest per capita population of pipe smokers in the world. So it seems fitting that the Scandinavian region would also produce some of the most famous pipe makers in the world. If you really want to be knowledgeable about the past, present [...]
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Pipocudido and Admin are now friends 3 weeks, 6 days ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New York Pipe Club Tobacco Blends - Exclusive 4 weeks ago
E. Roberts
When I first joined the New York Pipe Club, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. I considered pipe smoking to be a rather solitary and sedentary pursuit, and envisioned a group of laggards like myself—gruff, quiet introverts—sitting placidly as grazing cattle. I was pleasantly surprised by how engaging it was to learn from [...] -
Carlosviet and Admin are now friends 4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Chelsea Plays “Farmer’s Daughter” with Her Corn Cob Pipe 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Spring has sprung in "Pipe Babe Land", and we decided to celebrate out in the American Heartland. What better place is there to smoke a Corn Cob Pipe than in the Corn Belt of Iowa? Chelsea is smoking a Missouri Meerschaum Legend Corn Cob Pipe.
This photo shoot is sponsored by the Missouri Meerschaum Company - [...] -
Fonsecawood and Admin are now friends 4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: This guy is really protective of his pipes! 4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Admin commented on the blog post The Other Side of the Table 1 month ago
We now have a picture of Dick Silverman in the article!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Other Side of the Table 1 month ago
Russ Ouellette
Last year, I had the good fortune to be asked to be a participant in the inaugural Throwdown blending competition, sponsored by the Seattle and New York Pipe Clubs, which called upon myself, Mike and Mary McNeil of McClelland and Carl McAlister of Altadis to try to make a blend as close as possible [...]
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Buzzpipe67 and Admin are now friends 1 month ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease April 2012 (Volume 12) 1 month ago
G. L. Pease
Welcome back. This edition of Ask G.L. Pease marks the one year anniversary of this column. It’s hard to believe how quickly time has flown by, and even harder to believe that after all this time, the questions still come in. Years ago, in response to the beginnings of a new on-line forum, [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: New Mac Baren Tobacco Packs a Punch (PM.com Exclusive) 1 month ago
Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired - Hot Pressed Pipe Tobacco
Kevin GodbeePipesMagazine.com has been given the exclusive sneak-peek at the new Mac Baren pipe tobacco that will be introduced at the up-coming Chicagoland Int’l Pipe & Tobacciana Show. Mac Baren traditionally makes their big debut of new tobacco blends at the "Chicago Pipe Show" every [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Newminster Pipe Tobacco Debuts from Villiger 1 month, 1 week ago
Kevin Godbee
Last month, Pipes Magazine broke the news of the change in distribution of the Peter Stokkebye Pipe Tobacco line. Now, we have breaking news on how Villiger-Stokkebye, (now Villiger Cigars North America) will fill the void in their pipe tobacco offerings. Villiger, today announced the introduction of the Newminster line of bulk pipe tobaccos. [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: We Allow Everything, but Tobacco 1 month, 1 week ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Late Night Visitors 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Russ Ouellette
Recently, after a long, but productive day at work, I came home and ordered a white pizza with clams. I sat down and ate my pizza, which I like to dip in peanut butter, along with a chocolate shake and smoked a heavy Latakia blend with Perique, while watching some reality TV.
When my eyelids [...] -
Colesradioactive and Admin are now friends 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: April 2012 Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com 1 month, 2 weeks ago
PipesMagazine.com Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com
Welcome to our 3rd monthly Cartoon Caption Contest. PipesMagazine.com has signed a contract with Jerry King for the production of four exclusive Pipe Cartoons each month, starting in February 2012. (Jerry has been drawing cartoons for Playboy Magazine for the past 17-years.) One of the four monthly cartoons will [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: March 2012 Cartoon Caption Contest Winners Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com 1 month, 2 weeks ago
We are excited to announce the March 2012 Winners for the PipesMagazine.com Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com.
1st Place - Joshua Pierson, Peoria IL
2nd Place - Brendan Powers, Ithaca NY
3rd Place - Wayne Baker, Grinnell IA
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Admin wrote a new blog post: This Guy Loves His Pipe 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Admin commented on the blog post New G.L. Pease Sextant Blend - Teaser 1 month, 2 weeks ago
It is delicious, and yes, you should put on your “big boy pants”!
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Doctorrobert and Admin are now friends 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Sutliff Private Stock Golden Age Tobacco Review 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Adam J. Smith
Tin Notes: Distinctive flavourful blend, darkened tobaccos with Perique. From Altadis Website: Perfect for Fans of Elizabethan. We can thank the Golden Age of Exploration for introducing the Old World to Perique. Perique lovers everywhere will marvel at this distinctively flavoured mixture combined with Turkish, Burley, Black Cavendish and Virginia.
When I first approached [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Naked Dublin: A Look at the Work of Jared Coles 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tom Spithaler
One of the benefits to being employed by a major firearms manufacturer by day is the occasional business trip that might take you to exotic locales, both foreign and domestic. Of those benefits, one of the better is the very occasional ‘down time’. This is just one such event. I arrived in sunny Las [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: How I Got Started as a Pipe Smoker 1 month, 4 weeks ago
… From one of those college-age pipe smokers you’ve been hearing about …
Ethan Brandt
My music teacher always smelled of pipe smoke. I started taking piano lessons from Charlie Rose (no association to the Channel 9 talk-show host) when I was only five years old, so I did not really know what the smell constantly lingering [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Sutliff Private Stock Blend 5 Pipe Tobacco Review 2 months ago
Adam J. Smith
Tin Note: Balanced Smoking Tobacco - Cool with a rich flavour. From the Website: A robust English blend with character. Plenty of Latakia, Pressed Virginia, and Burley provide the base.
This blend surprised me - but in a very good way. With a very ambiguous tin description and a post-modern abstract label that would [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipemaker Profile: Rolando Negoita 2 months ago
Russ Ouellette
For those who are unfamiliar with upstate New York, it’s probably far different than one would think. A number of people I talk to for work seem to believe that upstate is just a concrete-and-steel extension of New York City. Actually, most of this area is forest, mountains, lakes, farms and smallish cities, towns [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post New G.L. Pease Sextant Blend - Teaser 2 months ago
“It’s like smoking an orgasm.”
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Honeymoon at the Pipe Shop 2 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Fred Hanna’s New Book for Pipe Smokers a Must Have 2 months ago
The Perfect Smoke - Gourmet Pipe Smoking for Relaxation and Reflection, By Fred J. Hanna
Kevin GodbeeIt’s not often that a new book targeted to pipe smokers and collectors gets published. We are after all, a pretty small niche market. So when a new book does come out, it almost feels like there should be a [...]
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Magnificentbastard and Admin are now friends 2 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Fred Hanna’s New Book for Pipe Smokers a Must Have 2 months ago
I’m always pleased to direct my fellow pipe smokers and collectors to new items made with them in mind, especially items that I think are extraordinary.
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My pleasure Fred. I updated the piece to note that the book will ship in early May. -
Admin commented on the blog post Fred Hanna’s New Book for Pipe Smokers a Must Have 2 months ago
I can’t wait to hear Fred’s presentation in Kansas City, and to read the book!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Cynthia Smokes a Hermes Quarter-Bent Prince 2 months ago
Thanks to Rick Newcombe, pipe collector, and author of the book In Search of Pipe Dreams, for loaning us his pipe in the prince shape, which was made in the 1940s or 50s by the famous French department store Hermes. The pipe was not actually made by the department store. They probably commissioned pipes to [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post New G.L. Pease Sextant Blend - Teaser 2 months, 1 week ago
It’s not on the market yet, Jaysin. It should hopefully be out early next month, but that is not official.
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Admin commented on the blog post This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Pipe 2 months, 1 week ago
Amen Jaysin!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Check out Tommy Zman’s Smoking Outdoors Rant 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tommy Zman is a "real" guy - someone who considers himself a throwback to a time when men were kings of the castle, and smoking a cigar (or pipe) in public didn’t label you an outcast and a pariah. He’s totally old-school, a down to earth guy with traditional values.
Check out his excellent rant on [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New G.L. Pease Sextant Blend - Teaser 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kevin Godbee
I must be one of the luckiest people alive!
Everything is great! Business is great! The weather is great! The view is great! I have a smokin’ hot girlfriend, great staff working on PipesMagazine.com with me … and most importantly - I have great friends.
I am so lucky that, not only does Greg Pease write [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Maker of Big Ben, Porsche & Hilson Pipes Declares Bankruptcy 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Via Email from Pieter Potmeer
PipesMagazine.com received the below email this morning from Pieter Potmeer, who is a member of the Dutch Pipe Forums: http://www.pijprokersforum.nl/.
Some sad news was released today. The last pipe factory in the Netherlands, Koninklijke Gubbels en Zn., recently filed for bankruptcy. Gubbels was the manufacturer of the Big Ben, Porsche Design and [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post New G.L. Pease Sextant Blend - Teaser 2 months, 2 weeks ago
There’s is no definite date yet, but maybe in the next few weeks.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: March 2012 Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com 2 months, 2 weeks ago
PipesMagazine.com Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com
Welcome to our 2nd monthly Cartoon Caption Contest. PipesMagazine.com has signed a contract with Jerry King for the production of four exclusive Pipe Cartoons each month, starting in February 2012. (Jerry has been drawing cartoons for Playboy Magazine for the past 17-years.) One of the four monthly cartoons will [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post He Gets Pipes, She Gets Shoes 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Yes, this cartoon was actually inspired by your forum posts Cortez.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: February Cartoon Caption Contest Winners 2 months, 3 weeks ago
We are pleased to announce the winners of the February 2012 PipesMagazine.com Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com.
We received 531 entries with the initial screenings narrowing the pool to 175. The secondary appraisals reduced the caption collection to 56. Finally, it was down to five, and then the three winners were chosen.PipesMagazine.com has signed a [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Smooth Sailing with Borkum Riff 2 months, 3 weeks ago
E. Roberts
The Borkum Riff line of tobaccos has a pedigree that dates back to the early 1960s. It was formerly produced in the Mac Baren factory on an exclusive production line for Swedish Match. Now it is produced in-house at STG’s Orlik factory after the two companies merged in October 2010. Burley-forward Cavendish blends, they [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Smooth Sailing with Borkum Riff 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I just realized that nobody commented on the fact that Borkum Riff used to be made by Mac Baren. That was a highly guarded secret up until now.
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Admin commented on the blog post Smooth Sailing with Borkum Riff 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Borkum Riff is my favorite “OTC” blend.
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Admin commented on the blog post Smooth Sailing with Borkum Riff 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Borkum Riff Bourbon Whiskey is my favorite “OTC” blend.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: He Gets Pipes, She Gets Shoes 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Stokkebye, Lane, STG Shake-Up 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Kevin Godbee
It’s almost like a high-profile, celebrity-marriage break-up … or love-triangle kind of story … at least to pipe smokers. The immensely popular and historied Peter Stokkebye Pipe Tobacco line will ironically no longer be marketed by the US company sharing the same family name—Villiger-Stokkebye International. Starting April 1, 2012, Lane Limited of Tucker, GA [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Erik Stokkebye Resigns, Roy MacLaren Takes Over at Villiger Stokkebye 2 months, 3 weeks ago
In a sudden, surprise announcement, Pipes Magazine just learned that Erik Stokkebye has resigned as President of Villiger-Stokkebye International, effective immediately. Roy MacLaren is the new President of the company. Mr. MacLaren has previously worked for Gurkha Cigars, and has over 30 years of experience in the tobacco industry. Stokkebye’s resignation comes on the heels [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease February 2012 (Volume 10) 2 months, 4 weeks ago
G. L. Pease
The problem with writing a Q&A column is that there’s always someone with a question that’s just plain hard. This is compounded, unfortunately, by the fact that I’ve always been the curious sort, and if I don’t have a ready answer to an interesting question, I can get bogged down in the research [...] -
Bucknuts17 and Admin are now friends 2 months, 4 weeks ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Ask G. L. Pease February 2012 (Volume 10) 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Regarding “American Latakia”, in case it wasn’t clear, it’s really impossible to produce Latakia here that would even come close to resembling the Middle Eastern Latakia that we know.
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Something Greg didn’t say, that I have read elsewhere is that past attempts to grow Oriental varietals here in the USA resulted in tobacco that resembled Burley.
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Admin commented on the blog post Ask G. L. Pease February 2012 (Volume 10) 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Regarding “American Latakia”, in case it wasn’t clear, it’s really impossible to produce Latakia here that would even come close to resembling the Middle Eastern Latakia that we know.
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Something Greg didn’t say, that I have read elsewhere - is that past attempts to grow Oriental varietals here in the USA resulted in tobacco that [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Edwin Powell Hubble: One of the Most Extraordinary Astronomers & a Pipe Smoker 3 months ago
Fred Brown
Even before the Big Bang theory of the universe came into vogue, Edwin Hubble talked of "nebulae" swirling at great distances from Earth, with stars so far away, they appeared as thin mist in his telescope. The red glint in faint light wavelengths gave him the notion of a powerful force moving at tremendous [...]
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Dundrillon and Admin are now friends 3 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Sutliff Private Stock Kentucky Planter Pipe Tobacco Review 3 months ago
Adam J. Smith
Tin Description: Soft and Aromatic Blend of all AAA Burleys. From the Website: Prior to 1864, Red Burley was the type of Burley grown in Kentucky. The Civil War was raging and because of the scarcity of seed, George Webb purchased what was available. This new variety, White Burley, proved to be superior [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Chelsea Does an Incredibly Artistic Shoot While Smoking a Savinelli 3 months ago
This is an amazing shoot. I love the bricks, the lighting, Chelsea’s amazing blue eyes, auburn hair, her lacy, silky black dress and red topcoat all combine to make this shoot a feast for the eyes. Chelsea is smoking a Savinelli Baronet Bruyere (316 EX).
Chelsea Does an Incredibly Artistic Shoot While Smoking a Savinelli - [...] -
Southernbriar and Admin are now friends 3 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Brugo Pipes, Harlequin Humidor Spotlight Arango’s Distributorship of Mastro de Paja 3 months ago
Arango Cigar Co. is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for Mastro de Paja products. Mastro de Paja is the world-renowned Italian creator of upscale artistic briar pipes and cigar humidors. Arango acquired the inventory and distribution rights to Mastro de Paja in 2011, from XYZ Direct, Ltd.
Mastro de Paja was formed in 1972 … but [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Cartoon Caption Contest February 2012 3 months, 1 week ago
Enter the Contest Here
Enter the Contest Here
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New York Tobacco Taxes Cartoon 3 months, 1 week ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com 3 months, 1 week ago
PipesMagazine.com Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by SmokingPipes.com
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Cartoon Caption Contest. PipesMagazine.com has signed a contract with Jerry King for the production of four exclusive Pipe Cartoons each month, starting in February 2012. (Jerry has been drawing cartoons for Playboy Magazine for the past 17-years.) One of the [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Two Leaves in the Age of Discovery 3 months, 1 week ago
E. Roberts
In the first part of this series, A Brief History of Two Leaves: Tea & Tobacco, we took a look at the remarkable parallels in the early histories of tea and tobacco—plants springing out of the ground from falling body parts, a close association with spirits and the divine, a sense of ritual. [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Cup O’ Joes #2 Maricoxi Tobacco Review 3 months, 1 week ago
Cyndi Dollins, Photos by Paul Arms
The tin says this blend is a mix of Broken Virginia, Black Cavendish, and Golden Virginia with orange, chocolate, and honey flavors.
When I opened the tin, the tin note smells really sweet. It’s made of mostly broken leaf with dark ribbons threading throughout. It has a pleasant moisture ratio—it’s moist [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Higher Tobacco Taxes for Cigars & Pipe Tobacco Proposed by NY … Again 3 months, 2 weeks ago
ALBANY - The New York Association of Convenience Stores issued a press release yesterday strongly opposing changes in cigar and loose tobacco taxes being recommended by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his proposed state budget.
In testimony prepared for a budget hearing yesterday, NYACS President James Calvin said that while the budget document refers to them as [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Much Ado About Flavoring: Part Two 3 months, 2 weeks ago
C. R. S. Lyles
From the Editor: The opening photograph to this article is meant to be sarcastic parody. I’m sure our primary audience knows this, but with the anti-tobacco lunacy spiraling ever higher, I am forced to give an explanation up front to avoid a potential crucifixion.New York City banned all flavored tobacco without an [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Cornell and Diehl DaVinci Tobacco Review 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Adam J. Smith
Tin Notes: A blend of specially selected and aged Cyprian Latakia, rough cut Burley, and bright Virginia Flake. Heavy Latakia
Living in Canada, one has to accept winter as a fact of life. While it is true, we on the South-West coast are blessed with the mildest weather in the nation, the endless months [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post McClelland Orient 996 Pipe Tobacco Review 3 months, 2 weeks ago
@drlpipe
Read the 9th & 11th comments down here:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-tobacco-reviews/mcclelland-wilderness-pipe-tobacco-review/ -
Admin commented on the blog post McClelland Orient 996 Pipe Tobacco Review 3 months, 2 weeks ago
@drlpipe
Read the 9th comment down here:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-tobacco-reviews/mcclelland-wilderness-pipe-tobacco-review/ -
Paulwinstead and Admin are now friends 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Stay Right Here, ‘Cause These Are The Good Old Days 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Russ Ouellette
The title of this article might seem familiar; it’s the last full line from Carly Simon’s Anticipation, and it got me thinking the other evening. I had seen a display of Pepsi’s Throwback on the shelves and remembered how different the old cane sugar blend tasted as compared to the one made with corn [...] -
Pipesmokerrr and Admin are now friends 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: McClelland Orient 996 Pipe Tobacco Review 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Adam J. Smith
Tin Notes: A special blend of sugary bright Virginia and aged, mellow red Virginia, seasoned with a good amount of rare Yenidje and a touch of Syrian Latakia. Ready to smoke, but designed to age beautifully.
When I hear the word "Orient", I am immediately swept back to my days in Hong Kong. Although [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post McClelland Wilderness Pipe Tobacco Review 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Adam, I too thought the ketchup tin aroma was from vinegar being used as a mold-inhibitor.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New Sherlock Holmes Makes Pipe Smoking Cool … Again 3 months, 4 weeks ago
… But we already knew it was cool …
By Ethan Brandt
Imagine that there is a chain gun blasting away about 20 feet in front of you. Its target: You. How do you respond? By lying down and calmly smoking a pipe, of course! At least, that’s what you would do as Robert Downey, Jr.’s rendition [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: Physician, Sherlock Holmes Author - Pipe Smoker 3 months, 4 weeks ago
By Fred Brown
The irony is palpable. Attempting to understand British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who created one of literature’s most enduring characters—the great detective Sherlock Holmes—one must become something of a sleuth himself.
It is a well-known fact, of course, that Sherlock Holmes smoked. Oh, did he ever smoke. In Doyle’s stories, cigarettes were part [...] -
Woodsmansbriar and Admin are now friends 3 months, 4 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: G.L. Pease JackKnife Ready Rubbed Tobacco Review 3 months, 4 weeks ago
By E. Roberts
It speaks highly of the blender’s art to offer two incarnations of essentially the same blend, with each displaying a distinctive character of its own. When JackKnife Plug was released in January 2011, it quite literally took the pipe world by storm—supplies were immediately sold out, not to be replenished for several weeks [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease January 2012 (Volume 9) 4 months ago
By G. L. Pease
As I sit down to compile this month’s column, I’m smoking a lovely little Peter Heeschen briar, in his signature P shape, filled with a prototype blend that I’ve been obsessing over for some time, and which is finally approaching the point where I am ready to move it towards production. Now [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post McClelland Wilderness Pipe Tobacco Review 4 months ago
Tad, Thanks for that extremely interesting comment that explains the “ketchup” aroma that some of the McClelland blends exhibit. Many people have asked why this occurs, and that is the best answer I’ve ever heard.
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Lwbailey51 and Admin are now friends 4 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Test Post 4 months ago
Testing this thing, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Craig Cooper: Rusticated Bent Rhodesian 4 months ago
Pipe Review: Domestic Glory
Reviewing a Craig Cooper Rusticated Bent Rhodesian
By Tom SpithalerDoing a review on a new pipe may well seem to be the simplest thing that any pipe enthusiast might do. Looks cool, feels good, stem fits, finish is shiny, A-OK, let’s fire it up! But truth be known, it is rather a daunting [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Violet is a Blonde Knockout Smoking G.L. Pease Union Square in a Stanwell Pipe 4 months ago
Here’s an exquisite photo shoot of our sumptuous blonde, blue-eyed Pipe Babe, Violet. She is enjoying smoking G.L. Pease Union Square in her Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen VI Sandblasted Pipe.
Violet is a Blonde Knockout Smoking G.L. Pease Union Square in a Stanwell Pipe. -
Tokerpipes and Admin are now friends 4 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Balkan Sobriety 4 months, 1 week ago
@harkpuff - There is no comparison to be made here as they are not even trying to represent the same thing. Balkan Sobranie is one blend, and Balkan Sobranie 759 are two completel different blends. Black House was the winner of the contest to try to come the closest to representing an aged sample of [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Much Ado About Flavoring: Part One 4 months, 1 week ago
Thanks for the comments guys. I’m quite pleased with Carter’s work myself. He is working on Part II right now.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Hermit Tobacco to Continue & a Thank You from Louise Jones 4 months, 2 weeks ago
You may recall the sad news that we reported in mid-November of the passing of Jay Jones, of Hermit TobaccoWorks.
We received a letter today from his widow, Louise Pavonetti Jones, that she requested be posted as an open letter to the pipe community.
Dear Fellow Pipe Smokers,
"Another day in Paradise" is how we started each new [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Balkan Sobriety 4 months, 2 weeks ago
By G. L. Pease
It’s a fact. I’m no historian. This is clearly evidenced anytime someone asks me a question like, "When did Balkan Sobranie disappear from the US market?" I know it happened within the last decade, but that’s about as specific as my memory gets. A historian would remember when things like this occur, [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post Balkan Sobranie Re-Release Review And Comparison! 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I wonder if Bobby Flay is pissed off?
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Admin commented on the blog post Want to Learn to Blend Tobacco and Maybe Go Pro? 4 months, 2 weeks ago
New blends are in - http://pipesandcigars.com/fulabbl.html
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Kirkpetersen and Admin are now friends 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: A Three Pipe Problem 4 months, 2 weeks ago
By Dustin Babitzke
Whizzing down I-70 at 75 mph, wind blowing through my hair, the open road ahead of me; it all sounds so glamorous. That is until I try to hold a pipe in my right hand and pack the bowl with my left hand, while an open can of tobacco is precariously balanced [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: McClelland Wilderness Pipe Tobacco Review 4 months, 2 weeks ago
By Adam J. Smith
Tin Notes: This remarkable blend formulated by Fred Hanna provides a multi-layered, rich taste experience. The highest quality Syrian Latakia combines with small amounts of Cyprian to form the base for an exquisite array of rare and precious Orientals - sweet Drama, exotic Yendje, and more. Red irginias compliment the blend, adding [...] -
Havanarick and Admin are now friends 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Scandinavian Tobacco Breathes New Life into Lane Limited 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks Larry! (cortezattic)
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Admin commented on the blog post From Stem to Stern: Pipe Stem Restoration With No Buffing Wheel or Power Tools 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Wow, that was easier than I thought. Now I know how to fix some nasty looking stems that I have. Thanks!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: A Brief History of Two Leaves: Tea & Tobacco 4 months, 3 weeks ago
By E. Roberts
A cup of tea and a pipeful of tobacco are a sublime combination; one that speaks to a contemplative repast, a sense of ritual, and a repudiation of worldly cares. It may not be surprising that tea is the most popular prepared beverage in the world, second only to water in consumption; tobacco [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Burley - The Rodney Dangerfield of Tobacco 4 months, 3 weeks ago
By Russ Ouellette
"I don’t get no respect, no respect at all!" If you’re 30 or older, you can’t read or hear those words without seeing the image of Rodney Dangerfield straightening his tie. Well, from my perspective, Burley is the tobacco equivalent of the late comic. Let’s take a look at this mistreated leaf.
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Dailypuffer and Admin are now friends 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Much Ado About Flavoring: Part One 4 months, 3 weeks ago
By C. R. S. Lyles
Imagine the scene if you will.
It’s Christmas time, the bitter chill of the wind has driven all warm bodies into the glow of their light-strewn and Santa Clause-d houses, and as the youngest daughter of the family crawls up onto her grandfather’s lap to hear “The Night Before Christmas” for the [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Scandinavian Tobacco Breathes New Life into Lane Limited 4 months, 3 weeks ago
By Kevin Godbee
As you may already know from previously reading in these pages, Lane Limited, the 122-year old tobacco company, (that may be best known for Captain Black Pipe Tobacco), was sold to Scandinavian Tobacco Group of Denmark, in January of 2011. Reynolds American Inc., finalized the deal to sell the company in March of [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post Scandinavian Tobacco Breathes New Life into Lane Limited 4 months, 3 weeks ago
I agree with Joe on the Edgeworth Ready-Rubbed.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Santa Claus: Gift Giver, Sleigh Rider, North Pole Dweller - Pipe Smoker 5 months ago
By Fred Brown
Santa on the rooftop and down the chimney, a Christmas romance, with many apologies to Clement Clarke Moore.
‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for Santa, who was smoking his pipe.
Yes, Virginia, that same old jolly elf himself is about to descend upon us. [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease December 2011 5 months ago
By G. L. Pease
What fun! Another month, another mailbag full of great questions. As this goes on, though, my lack of mad organizational skillz is on the verge of becoming problematic. Here’s the way it should work. The mail comes in, I select those questions that seem to be of general interest, cut and paste [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post Ask G. L. Pease December 2011 5 months ago
Another excellent column Greg! I was wondering about the black pipes too. I have a couple of Dunhill Dress pipes that I love. They’re from Spelling’s estate and the black is starting to fade. It will be interesting to see what they look like in a few more years. They have a solid black finish [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Carmen Elegantly Smokes a Churchwarden Pipe 5 months ago
Carmen is the epitome of cuteness. You just have to love her big brown eyes, cute dimples, and luxuriously long dark brown hair.
And she can clench a churchwarden pipe! Wow!
Check out our amazingly beautiful Carmen as she enjoys smoking her Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen Churchwarden Pipe.
Carmen Elegantly Smokes a Churchwarden Pipe - CLICK HERE FOR [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: A Brief Review of Schrier’s History of the Calabash Pipe 5 months, 1 week ago
By G. L. Pease
It seems, at first thought, a bit unfair to present such a short review of such an imposing book as the second edition of Gary Schrier’s History of the Calabash Pipe, but since I’d encourage you to get a copy of the book and spend your time with it rather than reading [...]
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 5 months, 1 week ago
Thanks for signing up Denny.
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Admin commented on the blog post 2011 C.O.R.P.S. Show - Richmond Virginia 5 months, 1 week ago
@ chandlerjr - They didn’t have dates at the close of the show as they had to see what could be arranged with the hotel for next year. I’ll check with them and see if there’s any news.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New Hearth & Home Marquee Pipe Tobaccos 5 months, 1 week ago
PipesAndCigars.com announces the introduction of three new pipe tobacco blends as part of their Marquee Series.
This line has only been in existence for about a year but has garnered strong accolades. The first three blends, Magnum Opus, Sweet & Savory and Lakeland Brickle have been well-reviewed and continue to sell very well. The Series has [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post A Guide to Ebay Pipe Buying 5 months, 1 week ago
That was a nice quick easy-to-read guide for buying estate pipes on eBay. Thanks Eric.
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Admin commented on the blog post Balkan Sobranie Re-Release Review And Comparison! 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Gary, thanks for taking the time to voice your opinion. Now that you mention it, it probably would have been a good idea to give a nod to the clubs that sponsored the event at the Chicago show. Then we could have linked to the two posts where we promoted the event. So I agree [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Guerilla Marketing 5 months, 2 weeks ago
By Russ Ouellette
I’ve been involved in sales and marketing for over 30 years, sometimes for small local firms, sometimes for large national or multi-national companies, and I’ve seen, and been involved in, a fair number of marketing campaigns with varying amounts of advertising. I’ve worked for retailers that ran weekly Sunday newspaper inserts, have done [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Pipe 5 months, 2 weeks ago
In a related article, you can hear directly from a 20-something pipe smoker:
http://pipesmagazine.com/matchstickman/pipe-smoking/collegiate-smokers-and-a-new-era-of-pipe-men/ -
Admin commented on the blog post Balkan Sobranie Re-Release Review And Throwdown! 5 months, 2 weeks ago
@Shane -
It’s explained in Greg’s Epilogue; “… I also had a recently opened tin of the first-production run of my own Meridian, with about a year behind it. I’d received a few emails from people suggesting that they found it similar in character, in some ways, to the old Sobranie, so I figured he [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Post-Smoking Ban Studies Mislead Media & Public 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Columbus, Georgia - According to the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association, the news media and general public are being duped into widely reporting and believing a new tactic of many tobacco prohibitionists who are issuing so-called post-smoking ban studies that supposedly show declines in illnesses like heart attacks.
The IPCPR cited studies reported [...] -
Mrhooker93 and Admin are now friends 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Pipe 5 months, 3 weeks ago
By Kevin Godbee
Who smokes a pipe anymore these days? (I mean a wooden pipe with tobacco in it, not a glass or metal pipe with crack or weed.) If you walked up to a stranger on the street and asked them to imagine, and describe a person smoking a pipe, the vast majority of people [...] -
Bostonpipe and Admin are now friends 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Did You Know There was an International Holiday for Pipe Smokers? 5 months, 3 weeks ago
By Kevin Godbee
Pipe Smokers and Retail Tobacconists should mark their calendars for International Pipe Smoking Day.
Referred to as IPSD for short, the "holiday" is not exactly new, but in terms of other holidays’ age, it is one of the youngest, coming into its’ 5th annual celebration on February 20, 2012.Speaking of age and youth, an [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Pipe 5 months, 3 weeks ago
@clanobucklin
Unfortunately the reported numbers of pounds of pipe tobacco sold are unreliable and hugely over-inflated the last few years because of the RYO tax situation. -
Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Golden Sliced Tobacco Review 5 months, 3 weeks ago
@hermanhodges
Glad you enjoyed it. Orlik Golden Sliced is one of my favorite Virginia tobaccos. -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Balkan Sobranie Re-Release Review And Throwdown! 5 months, 3 weeks ago
By Adam J. Smith
I would like to start this column off by thanking both Mr. Kevin Godbee and PipesMagazine.com, and Mr. Gregory Pease for allowing me this once in a life-time opportunity. I have to say that I was quite pleased when Kevin contacted me to inform me of the re-release of this blend (and [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post New Balkan Sobranie Pipe Tobacco 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Mike Gold from Arango supplied this information, from Robert Germain & Son.
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Robert checked the original recipe documentation for the mixture and advises that it did contain a small amount of Cavendish, the main ingredients being Latakia and Oriental leaves.
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Mike added that when they were selling the mixture in the 1980s, it also included Cavendish. -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Indiana Smoking Ban Unnecessary Jobs-Killer 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Indianapolis, Indiana - The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association says the Indiana prohibitionists who want to pass a more stringent statewide smoking ban are blind to the jobs- and business-killing repercussions such a ban would have throughout the state.
"Our position hasn’t changed: business owners have the right to decide the smoking policies of [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: G.L. Pease In Celebration of Briar 2012 Calendar is Here 5 months, 3 weeks ago
The new G.L. Pease In Celebration of Briar 2012 Calendar is now available.
This is the 6th year that Pease has produced a calendar for the pipe enthusiast. It may be the only calendar specifically catering to the lover of smoking pipes. Pease has been a professional photographer for 43-years, and it shows in the extraordinary, [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease In Celebration of Briar 2012 Calendar is Here 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Oops. Sorry about that Greg. There’s 12 months plus the cover.
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease In Celebration of Briar 2012 Calendar is Here 5 months, 3 weeks ago
@tobakenist - “Could do with a link to G L Pease on this page.”
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There is a link in the last sentence. -
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Admin commented on the blog post New Balkan Sobranie Pipe Tobacco 5 months, 3 weeks ago
A review is going up on December 1st.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New Balkan Sobranie Pipe Tobacco 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Source: Official Press Release
The legendary Balkan Sobranie Original Smoking Mixture has now been reintroduced by Arango Cigar Co. The brand was originally produced by Sobranie of London in 1920, and became a top-selling brand worldwide. But, it disappeared in 1998, when Gallaher Group Plc, withdrew its tobacco products from the US market in order to [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post New Balkan Sobranie Pipe Tobacco 5 months, 4 weeks ago
@Bruno - If you notice at the very top of the article, it reads - “Source: Official Press Release”.
I will ask them if that was a mistake though.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: William Cuthbert Faulkner: Novelist, Playwright, Poet - Pipe Smoker 6 months ago
By Fred Brown
Most biographers agree that William Faulkner and his father never got along, but one particularly nasty argument demonstrates the deep-rooted animosity between the two men - and it was over a pipe.
One night after supper, the family headed to the front porch to relax and tell stories, as was customary in the Deep [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease November 2011 6 months ago
By G. L. Pease
There are always many great questions in the mailbag. It’s fun reading through them, but sometimes a bit of a head-scratcher selecting the ones to include in the month’s column. Of course, the overachiever in me wants to answer them all at once, but, truthfully, some require actual research, and have to [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: 3 Years Ago Today 6 months ago
Happy Conception Day PipesMagazine.com
It was three years ago today that PipesMagazine.com was conceived of. I am here in Ybor City (Tampa) Florida today for the Ybor Heritage & Cigar Festival. I am covering the event for my new (almost 2-months old) Cigar Chronicles site. Ironically, Pipes Magazine would not exist had it not been for [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post 3 Years Ago Today 6 months ago
Thanks guys.
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“Ha, this is a GREAT story Kevin!!”
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I wasn’t thinking of posting this, but I was on the phone with Greg Pease yesterday and I told him the story. He said the same thing, that it is a great story and that I should post it. So I did on Greg’s suggestion. -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Broken Pipe: Jay Jones, Hermit Tobacco 6 months, 1 week ago
It is with deep sadness, shock, and regret that we bring you the news of the untimely passing of Jay Jones of Hermit Tobacco. We received second-hand word over night, and have been waiting for confirmation and details until now. We have confirmation from different industry sources that he has indeed passed, but we do [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2011 C.O.R.P.S. Show - Richmond Virginia 6 months, 1 week ago
Shula’s is obviously awesome, but I was “steaked out” after going on a carnivorous binge before Richmond, and I felt like Mexican food.
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Admin commented on the blog post The 2011 North American Pipe Carvers Competition 6 months, 1 week ago
I was thinking the same thing Cortez.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The 2011 North American Pipe Carvers Competition 6 months, 1 week ago
By Kevin Godbee, Photos by Jon Rinaldi
During the annual Greater Kansas City Pipe & Tobacco Show there are several events within the event and a couple of competitions. One of the competitions is the obligatory slow smoking contest, and the other one is something that was started by the Greater Kansas City Pipe Club two [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Smoker Vacation Cruise Featuring Tonni Nielsen 6 months, 1 week ago
If you enjoy pipe smoking and high-end luxury vacation cruises, then the Piper’s Cruise on Alaskan Song with special guest Tonni Nielsen is for you. It’s not priced for the piper on a tight budget, but if you’ve managed to save up some coin, this could be an amazing, luxurious experience of a lifetime. Richard [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: 2011 C.O.R.P.S. Show - Richmond Virginia 6 months, 1 week ago
By Kevin Godbee
Richmond Virginia is steeped in tobacco history and tradition, and that makes it a great location for an exposition dedicated to pipes and tobacco. The second weekend of October was the 27th year in a row that the C.O.R.P.S Exposition & Celebration was held. It’s quite impressive, and no small feat to have [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Want to Learn to Blend Tobacco and Maybe Go Pro? 6 months, 1 week ago
PipesAndCigars.com Announces Fusion Lab
The folks over at PipesAndCigars.com have announced a great contest and fun learning experience for any wannabe tobacco blenders.They have put together a great section on their website that provides information explaining the different flavors imparted by different types of tobaccos, and lots of other pertinent information for blending. Many of you [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post 2011 C.O.R.P.S. Show - Richmond Virginia 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks Andy. It was great seeing you there.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ashley is an Irresistible Sultry Sexbomb Smoking a BBB Minerva No. 0667 Pipe 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Ashley’s puppy dog eyes, high cheek bones, black hair and pouty lips make her sensuous and adorable. She is ready for cocktail hour in her black party dress, but decided to enjoy smoking her classic billiard-shaped BBB Minerva No. 0667 in her hotel room before heading off to the party.
Ashley is an Irresistible Sultry Sexbomb [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Where Am I Going & What Am I Doing In This Handbasket? 6 months, 3 weeks ago
By Russ Ouellette
The implication of the title of this article would imply that I’m going to hell, and if you listen to some of the antis, they would reinforce that belief. In actuality, when I see the large number of our customers who are in their eighties and nineties who light up daily, I feel [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post PM.com Exclusive: New G. L. Pease JackKnife Ready Rubbed to be Released end-Oct 6 months, 3 weeks ago
JackKnife Ready Rubbed is now shipping and should start arriving at retailers as early as tomorrow, November 3.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Seattle Pipe Club Mississippi River Tobacco Review 6 months, 3 weeks ago
By Adam J. Smith
Tin notes: Rich Virginias Pressed Tobacco Spiced with Oriental leaf Latakia, and Perique. The source of Mississippi River! The way Joe tells it, it all came to him in a dream. Joe blended for 25 years before coming up with this, his first blend. Everything else was…unsmokable, says Joe. So one night, [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: This Old Pipe 6 months, 3 weeks ago
By G. L. Pease
When I first took up the pipe, and more specifically, the pernicious disorder known as pipe-collecting, I was counseled by a couple grizzled old guys, meaning they were then older then than I am now, that pipes were better back in the day. They patiently explained to me, the wide-eyed, enthusiastic youth, [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post This Old Pipe 6 months, 3 weeks ago
In case you guys missed it, the opening photo is an Adam Davidson cutty, along with the original ancient clay that inspired it.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Steven Books, Formerly of Rich’s, Opens His Own Shop 7 months ago
Steven Books Opens The House of Calabash
Many of you may be fans of the pipe tobacco blends from Rich’s in Portland, Oregon. Those blends were originally created by Steven Books, who has now opened his own shop in Downtown Oregon City, Oregon, called The House of Calabash.
After a short break from the blending world, Steven [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: J. R. R. Tolkien: Writer, Poet, Philologist, University Professor - Pipe Smoker 7 months ago
By Fred Brown
John Roland Reuel Tolkien wrote one of the most famous openings in literature when he penned this line: "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. . . " And those few words launched one of the most amazing careers in literary history.
J.R.R. Tolkien, called "Tollers" or "JRRT" by close friends, [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipes Smokers May Be the Next Target of the FDA 7 months ago
By Kevin Godbee
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) have sent a letter dated October 14, 2011, to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, requesting that the agency "move swiftly to issue a strong regulation that would legally treat or deem all tobacco products, including cigars, pipe tobacco, [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Pipes Magazine Publisher Launches Cigar Chronicles E-Zine 7 months ago
Thanks Cortez!
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Admin commented on the blog post Ask G. L. Pease October 2011 7 months ago
That was fun!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipes Magazine Publisher Launches Cigar Chronicles E-Zine 7 months, 1 week ago
St. Petersburg, Florida, - While the internet has seen a logjam of cigar related blogs and sites, one new web portal has made an instant impact on an industry filled with smoke and tradition.
CigarChronicles.com, the brainchild of web entrepreneur, Kevin Godbee, has made its debut at a time when things are heating up in the [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease October 2011 7 months, 1 week ago
By G. L. Pease
Welcome to the sixth edition of Ask G.L. Pease. It’s always a lot of fun going through the mailbag to select questions for the column, and this month was no exception. The questions are sometimes so specific that I simply email the querent with the answer. Or, they’ll be too straight forward, [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Cynthia Smokes a Nanna Ivarsson Pipe in Leather w/AK-47 7 months, 1 week ago
Cynthia looks bad-ass smoking a Nanna Ivarsson pipe in her leather jacket, jeans & boots, and no one is getting near that pipe while she’s packing an AK-47 assault rifle.
The pipe was on loan from well-known collector and author of the book, "In Search of Pipe Dreams", Rick Newcombe. Rick tells us about the pipe; [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post Ask G. L. Pease October 2011 7 months, 1 week ago
I think you do know which zoo it is Dr.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Magically Magnetic One-of-a-Kind Pipe Stand 7 months, 1 week ago
By Cam Schutte
There is much tradition associated with pipe smoking that dates back centuries ago. The traditions are part of the lure of pipe smoking for many people. In more recent times however, some of the traditions have evolved and been modernized, mixed and matched, new and old. Here is a story of the newest [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: PM.com Exclusive: New G. L. Pease JackKnife Ready Rubbed to be Released end-Oct 7 months, 1 week ago
By Kevin Godbee
PM.com Exclusive: New G. L. Pease JackKnife Ready Rubbed
When G.L. Pease’s JackKnife Plug came out in January it was a runaway hit. However, in today’s world, you can’t always carry a knife around with you in order to slice tobacco off a hard chunk, or sometimes you don’t want to be bothered and [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Getting Acquainted 7 months, 2 weeks ago
By G. L. Pease
It starts with the anticipation; a few days, a week, two. The deal was made, then it’s all about the waiting. Some are more calmly patient than I am, taking an almost philosophical approach; "It’ll be here when it’s here," they think, and go about their day. I’m the anxious school kid [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Getting Acquainted 7 months, 2 weeks ago
It’s funny. I had the same comment to Greg when he turned in the article that I tought he was describing me.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Great Detective and His Pipes 7 months, 3 weeks ago
By Russ Ouellette
The time is the mid-1880s and the location is London, England, specifically a second-floor room at 221B Baker Street. The room is rather dark, and there is only one figure in residence at the moment. He’s a tall, slender man with a receding hairline wearing a well-worn dressing gown. He sits quietly in [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post The Great Detective and His Pipes 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks for the interesting and entertaining read Russ. I was easily visualizing everything you talked about. I’m in the mood for some Sherlock Holmes and pipe smoking now.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Hearth and Home Black House Review 7 months, 3 weeks ago
By Adam J. Smith
Tin notes: This blend is a tribute to a great tobacco of the past, made for a 2011 contest. It was judged to be the closest overall to the dark, Balkan type mixture it was designed to emulate. We hope you enjoy the memory. Russ Ouellette, Blender.
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Admin commented on the blog post Hearth and Home Black House Review 7 months, 3 weeks ago
I loved the picture painted by describing the weekend camping in the wilderness of BC, and the “Why a pipe” part at the end. The whole review is great. Black House won the professional judging for the Balkan Sobranie Throwdown, and even though a different tobacco scored ahead of it in the “people Choice” voting [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Hearth and Home Black House Review 7 months, 3 weeks ago
I loved the picture painted by describing the weekend camping in the wilderness of BC, and the “Why a pipe” part at the end. The whole review is great. Black House won the professional judging for the Balkan Sobranie Throwdown, and even though a different tobacco scored ahead of it in the “People’s Choice” (voting [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Danish Pipe Shop in Copenhagen, Denmark 7 months, 3 weeks ago
By Nikolaj Liberoth Nielsen
The Danish Pipe Shop is more of an institution in Copenhagen as being one of the oldest businesses on the famous pedestrian street in the center of the city. The late Steffen Nielsen ran the shop from 1969 until January this year. Now, in the hands of Steffen’s family, the shop still [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The Danish Pipe Shop in Copenhagen, Denmark 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Nikolaj wrote a great story. All of the photos, except for two, were taken by me when I was there in July 2010. The store facade and the B&W photo of Steffen Nielsen Early 1980’s were sent to me.
The clientele while I was in the shop, for about an hour, was an interesting 50/50 mix [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The Danish Pipe Shop in Copenhagen, Denmark 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Nikolaj wrote a great story. All of the photos, except for two, were taken by me when I was there in July 2010. The store facade and the B&W photo of Steffen Nielsen Early 1980’s were sent to me.
The clientele while I was in the shop, for about an hour, was an interesting 50/50 mix [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: C. S. Lewis: Novelist, Scholar, Broadcaster - Pipe Smoker 7 months, 4 weeks ago
By Fred Brown
Pints and pipes. That’s what most conversations centered on at The Eagle and Child Pub back in Oxford, England, in the 1940s and ’50s.
There, inside the number 49 Saint Giles landmark on most any weekday, patrons would have found the likes of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien turning up their tankards and re-lighting [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post Captain Black Pipe Tobacco Review 7 months, 4 weeks ago
That must be on old pouches Frank. I just checked the three that I used for this review and none of them have any Latin on them.
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 8 months ago
Thanks for signing up Hydroplane.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease September 2011 8 months, 1 week ago
By G. L. Pease
It’s hard to believe this is already the fifth edition of this no longer new column. It seems like only yesterday I was worrying over whether or not there would be enough interest, enough questions coming in to justify it and sustain it, and here we are, five months later, with me [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post “Just the Facts, Ma’am” 8 months, 1 week ago
Wow Cortez. That was harsh. Who peed in your Cheerios?
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Chelsea Smokes a Stanwell Featherweight Sandblasted 8 months, 2 weeks ago
I love this shoot. Chelsea looks hot in her jeans and sweater, and she has the most amazing blue eyes. I love it when she looks straight into the camera. The shots in the second half where she is laying down on the couch and tilting her head back are a nice new angle we [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post A Bunch of Bull at Bull & Bear in St. Charles IL 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Check out the update at the top of the article. The good guys won!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: North American Society of Pipe Collectors 8 months, 2 weeks ago
By Bill Unger
Founded in 1993, The North American Society of Pipe Collectors (NASPC) has since grown to over 1,000 members in almost every state of the Union, Canada, and many countries overseas. I am Bill Unger, NASPC’s treasurer and editor of its newsletter, The Pipe Collector (TPC).
TPC offers members interesting and readable articles on any [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Cornell & Diehl First Responders Tobacco Review 8 months, 2 weeks ago
By Shaun & Cyndi Dollins, Photos by Paul Arms
A mixture put together by G.L. Pease.
As the description states on the tin - On September 11, 2001 America and the entire world changed forever. While horrified at the devastation that occurred, the world watched with awe and wonder the heroism of the men and women who [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: PR Firm Leads $13.3M Campaign Against Citizens Rights 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Birmingham, Alabama - A $13.3 million federally funded anti-smoking campaign led by a Birmingham public relations firm aimed at making Alabama a smoke-free state will result in a loss of businesses, jobs, tax revenues and citizen rights, according to the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association.
The PR firm cites recent successes in small Alabama [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Smoker Survey 2010 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Last year, in September 2010, PipesMagazine.com conducted a survey of 867 pipe smokers. We are not aware of any other present-day market research available for this micro-niche market, with one exception. Dr. Michael Garr is director of the Wilkes University Survey Research Center. He is also a pipe smoker and member of the online pipe [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Smoker Survey 2010 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I’m glad you guys found the information interesting. Thanks Doc for your help. Maybe we’ll get to do the cross tabs next time.
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Latakeyyeah and Admin are now friends 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Power of Suggestion 8 months, 3 weeks ago
By G. L. Pease
Not long ago, on a hot, sultry evening, I was out back, grilling chicken and burgers for the evening dinner - on days like that, the thought of standing at the stove, or turning on the oven finds me wanting to run to the nearest walk-in freezer and take up permanent residence [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post The Power of Suggestion 8 months, 3 weeks ago
This is so true, and sometimes the opposite can happen as well. There have been some occasions where someone has told me that a tobacco blend is completely amazing, the best thing I will ever smoke. Then my expectations get set so high that I end up disappointed, thinking the blend wasn’t so good after [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: A Smattering of Pipe Terminology 8 months, 3 weeks ago
By Russ Ouellette
As with most hobbies, we pipe smokers have our own lexicon. Most people believe that our terminology exists to allow us to express complex concepts in shorthand, but the truth is that we use this slang to exclude those who are not among the cognoscenti. For the sake of clarity, however, I’m going [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post A Smattering of Pipe Terminology 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I’m still not sure of the pronunciation of Latakia. Recently, when the city was under attack in Syria, the American news reporters pronounced it la-TAC-ee-ah.
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Admin commented on the blog post New Villiger 1888 Blends - After Dinner & Cocktail Hour 8 months, 3 weeks ago
That is incorrect. It is Cocktail Hour that is the Three Nuns copy. I will let them know. Thanks Larry.
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Goodpipe31 and Admin are now friends 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Review 8 months, 3 weeks ago
By Adam Smith
Tin Notes: English/Balkan Pressed Tobacco Rich blend of Latakia, Orientals, Virginias, Perique, and a little something extra. Say Hello to Plum Pudding! Ahh, what an exquisite tobacco! This Seattle Pipe Club Blend was created by our own blending guru, Joe Lankford. Plum Pudding is simply a legend in our Club. Many members say [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: The Pipe is a Symbol of Masculinity in China 8 months, 3 weeks ago
We received a fun and interesting email from Rick Newcombe the other day. Rick, the author of "In Search of Pipe Dreams", just came back from a trip to China and found that a smoking pipe is certainly a symbol of masculinity in that country. They demonstrate it in a amusing way. A smoking pipe [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Seattle Pipe Club 8 months, 3 weeks ago
By Bob Tate & Jeremiah Dreier
A new millennium had just been born, and had barely gotten its legs under it, when three pipe smokers who had met on the internet collaborated and decided to start a club.
The year? 2000
The three pipe smokers? Matt Guss, Gary B. Schrier, and Ron Butler
The club? The Seattle Pipe Club [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Indiana Governor Challenged on Smoking Ban View 8 months, 3 weeks ago
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - The International Premium Cigar & Retailers Association (IPCPR) is challenging what it calls Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels’ "unsubstantiated assertion" that a statewide smoking ban is gaining support.
Last session, a smoking ban failed to pass Indiana’s General Assembly. Nonetheless, news reports cite Daniels’ belief that a new bill could pass in the next [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post Largest Proposed Pipe Tobacco Tax Increase Ever 9 months ago
Check out the great piece Fred Brown wrote on his site -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: A City on the Back-End of Tomorrow 9 months ago
By C. R. S. Lyles
On June 11th, 2011, despite protestations from local business-owners and smokers alike, Springfield, Missouri passed Council Bill 2010-180, which bans any and all smoking activity indoors within the city limits.“The City Council has determined that the adoption of this ordinance furthers the public health and welfare of the community by prohibiting [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Three Oaks Syrian Pipe Tobacco Review 9 months ago
Hmmm … we have to see if we can figure out what the secret ingredient is. It will be interesting to smoke the original 3 Oaks and compare.
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Welshwizard and Admin are now friends 9 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Largest Proposed Pipe Tobacco Tax Increase Ever 9 months ago
@Rachna - You’re welcome. Thanks for having the platform to link to.
@WinstonS - Great “Clowns of the Senate” picture. -
Cajunplume and Admin are now friends 9 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part II) 9 months, 1 week ago
@gentlemanjerry - “Is there a possibility we will see you inside the hallowed halls of Lane Limited?”
I’ll see if we can arrange that for next year.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Bertrand Russell: Thinker, Mathematician, Philosopher, Prophet - Pipe Smoker 9 months, 1 week ago
By Fred Brown
Bertrand William Arthur Russell, grandson of a British Prime Minister, and one of Great Britain’s leading writers and philosophers, claimed to have remembered not only the day but also the very instant that he became a pipe smoker. Talk about your Eureka moment!
"I remember the precise moment," he said in an interview. [...] -
Philipnoto and Admin are now friends 9 months, 1 week ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part II) 9 months, 1 week ago
@RAM - “why is Capstan not being exported (or imported) to the US? This curious mind wants to know as Capstan is one of my favorites.”
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Good question, and I can only speculate that through very sophisticated market research that the suits decided there’s not enough market demand to make it worth the effort.
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Either that, or [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Broken Pipe: Bob Runowski 9 months, 1 week ago
It is with deep sadness and regret that we must report on the passing of a valuable member of the pipe community. Well-known, respected and beloved by many, tobacco blender Bob Runowski passed last month on or about July 24. We just heard the news this afternoon and do not have many details, but wanted [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Three Oaks Syrian Pipe Tobacco Review 9 months, 1 week ago
By Adam J. Smith
Tin Notes: Rare Syrian Latakia, with its renowned mellow smokiness, is balanced with naturally sweet Oriental tobaccos and aged Virginia leaf to create a satisfying blend reminiscent of classic Syrian Latakia blends of old. Formulated by Tad Gage to reflect the character of original Three Oaks Pipe Tobacco, it tantalizes with intriguing [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part II) 9 months, 1 week ago
By Kevin Godbee
In Part II, and the conclusion of our Orlik Factory Video Tour, you will see some interesting contrasts in production. There is some highly impressive automated machinery, but the video opens showing the handwork that goes into making of Luxury Bull’s Eye Flake. Watch carefully as the intro photo slideshow goes right into [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part II) 9 months, 1 week ago
I forgot to mention in the articles that these videos almost got lost forever. While in Denmark, I moved the files onto my laptop and removed them from the video camera.
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Then my hard drive had a critical, unrecoverable error. My computer was dead. I couldn’t even boot up.
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part II) 9 months, 1 week ago
@shimrra - “i also have to say, the “director” of the video made my day!”
We only work with the best!
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part II) 9 months, 1 week ago
Ha ha Cortez!
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Loneredtree and Admin are now friends 9 months, 1 week ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part I) 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks Fabricio. Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part I) 9 months, 2 weeks ago
@sjpipesmoker - “I loved the Chuck Woolery reference!!! Great Video…One observation I had…It seemed like most of the tobacco you or Sykes picked up was dry, was that the case? as I thought they would be moist when packaged?”
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Thanks for noticing the Chuck Woolery reference in the credits. I have a very hard time remaining [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease August 2011 9 months, 2 weeks ago
By G. L. Pease
Once again, the incoming questions are many, varied, and quite interesting. And, fortunately, I’ve got enough good ones to choose from that I haven’t had to resort to making them up, or, worse, answering the sillier questions, like what do I wear whilst working on new blends (a fetching little satin peignoir, [...] -
Briarbasher and Admin are now friends 9 months, 2 weeks ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part I) 9 months, 2 weeks ago
@dubinthedam - “thanks for taking the time to make the film.”
Thanks for taking the time to watch it.
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Admin commented on the blog post Ask G. L. Pease August 2011 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Now that I read the answer on the burley blends, it makes total sense. I should have figured that one out myself.
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Admin commented on the blog post Ask G. L. Pease August 2011 9 months, 2 weeks ago
I bet all the time it takes for overseas produced blends to get into the hands of U.S. consumers was something a lot of people didn’t realize. What’s ironic is that a lot of those blends often contain U.S. grown tobaccos. So the tobacco goes from the U.S. to Europe and then back again.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Violet is a Blonde Blue-Eyed Babe that is Literally and Figuratively Smoking! 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Violet is looking stunning and provocative, attired in her short red dress, wide leather belt and lacetop stockings. She is smoking a Lorenzette Black Matte Pipe No. 62 with Silver Ring. Be careful to not touch your computer screen while looking at this photo shoot as you might burn your fingers.
Violet is a Blonde Blue-Eyed [...] -
Wingcamnut and Admin are now friends 9 months, 2 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part I) 9 months, 2 weeks ago
By Kevin GodbeeThe Orlik Tobacco Company in Assens Denmark is one of the largest pipe tobacco factories in the world. Even if you are not a pipe smoker, it is an impressive place to visit, and if you are a pipe smoker, it is truly amazing. I had the opportune pleasure to tour the factory [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part I) 9 months, 2 weeks ago
@juozapas - “Too bad there is no “smell-o-vision” yet…I can just imagine the aromas at that facility.”
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part I) 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Amen cortezattic!
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Tobacco Company Video Tour (Part I) 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks for all the comments and compliments guys.
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@loneredtree - “It was interesting that Troels pronounced latakia two ways. la ta kia and la tac ia.”
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All of the pipe smokers I’ve encountered pronounce it la ta kia, and most online sources agree. However, I did find one online source that says the British-English pronunciation is la [...] -
Axelbehrends and Admin are now friends 9 months, 2 weeks ago
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Admin commented on the blog post A Tale of Two Syrups - Casings and Top Dressings 9 months, 2 weeks ago
@laufenstoc - Thanks for your response. I stand corrected. You are correct that Union Square has no casing, and it is an excellent blend. I’ve reviewed it myself. Yes, there are Virginia pipe tobaccos without casing. It is quite rare though. Many of the cased Virginias need to be cased, and some probably don’t. And [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Professional Tobacconists Say No to Proposed Alexandria LA Smoking Ban 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Alexandria, Louisiana - The crossroads of Louisiana may well be at a crossroads of its own when it comes to recognizing the rights of its citizens and local businesses.
Alexandria sits in the geographic center of the state of Louisiana. City leaders passed a smoking ban in restaurants one year before the state did in 2007. [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post A Tale of Two Syrups - Casings and Top Dressings 9 months, 2 weeks ago
@laufenstoc - “Thanks again, Russ. I guess the only way to taste pure Virginia is to grow it yourself?”
When I was a kid I found a chunk of chocolate hidden on the top shelf of the pantry. I took a big bite out of it and it was absolutely awful. That was the day I [...]
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Okietraveler and Admin are now friends 9 months, 2 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Seattle Evening Pipe Tobacco Review 9 months, 3 weeks ago
By Kevin GodbeeThe Seattle Pipe Club’s Seattle Evening blend is not only a wonderful pipe tobacco which is in a class all it’s own, but it is also a great way of conjuring up a little bit of Seattle back home. If you haven’t been to Seattle, I highly recommend it. It is a magnificent [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Seattle Evening Pipe Tobacco Review 9 months, 3 weeks ago
@kcghost - Yes! There are too many great pipe tobaccos! I want to smoke them all, but it would be more than a full time job. Oh well, I guess it’s not a bad problem to have.
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Melikeyredheads and Admin are now friends 9 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: A Glass of Tobacco, a Bowl of Wine 9 months, 3 weeks ago
By G. L. Pease
I frequently mention wine and pipe tobacco in the same puff of smoke. It’s usually an off-hand, casual remark, and it wasn’t until I was challenged by a friend, a devotée of the grape, but no fan of the leaf, to defend what seemed to be a somewhat tenuous position that I [...] -
Newcenturion and Admin are now friends 9 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: If You Won’t Change Your Mind, Then We’ll Just Have To Change Your Mind For You 9 months, 3 weeks ago
By C. R. S. Lyles
I saw a commercial today promoting some new show on Nickelodeon called Victorious. I have no idea what the show is about, nor do I have any interest in it whatsoever (as I presume, probably correctly, that it is merely the network’s answer to "tween wave" drivel that the Disney channel [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: A Tale of Two Syrups - Casings and Top Dressings 9 months, 3 weeks ago
By Russ Ouellette
Most pipe smokers are familiar with the terms "casing" and "top dressing", but what are they, how are they used and how are they different from each other?
First, contrary to legend, most tobaccos that contain Virginia and/or Burley (which is the vast majority of blends) are cased, including some that refer to themselves [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: The 2011 IPCPR Show 9 months, 3 weeks ago
By Kevin Godbee
The world’s largest luxury tobacco products trade show took place July 17 - 21, 2011 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Venetian Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas NV. After two years in a row in New Orleans, the show came back to Las Vegas for its 79th year with an increase [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post The 2011 IPCPR Show 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Hey guys, it’s a trade-only show, not open to the general public.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Tobacconists Counter Richmond County Endorsement of Proposed Extension of State Smoking Ban 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Augusta, Georgia - Some Richmond County officials have joined with certain prohibitionist groups to urge extension of the state’s smoking ban to include bars and restaurants in the Greater Augusta area. The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association, based in Columbus, Georgia disagrees with the proposed extension.
Advocates of the ban extension say they are [...]
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Squirrelrobert and Admin are now friends 9 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Jefferson Davis: President of the Confederate States - Pipe Smoker 9 months, 4 weeks ago
By Fred Brown
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.- There it was - a priceless relic of the Civil War, displayed in a simple Plexiglas box in a small Virginia museum, its graceful lines accented by a dramatic beam of light, its bowl as scuffed and dark as Black Cavendish.
The pipe itself was beautiful, yes-but it was its provenance [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: A Bunch of Bull at Bull & Bear in St. Charles IL 9 months, 4 weeks ago
By Kevin Godbee
The landlord for the Bull & Bear Tobacco Shop is trying to evict them because of complaints about smoking. The matter has gone to court.
Bull & Bear’s lease explicitly states that smoking will be allowed "in and upon the premises" … and they have been there for 14 years!
So why all of a [...] -
Lorrainesmokelover and Admin are now friends 9 months, 4 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: St. Louis County Tobacconists Seek to Maintain Exemptions 9 months, 4 weeks ago
St. Louis, Missouri - Local premium cigar store owners who are small-business members of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association are urging St. Louis County leaders to maintain their exemptions from the current smoking ban.
The Council is not required to give notice on amending a current law. Nonetheless, word got out that an [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease JackKnife Plug - Pipe Tobacco Review 9 months, 4 weeks ago
LOL Larry
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Smoking: Why Less Is More 10 months ago
By Steve Stein
(Originally Published October 2009 in The Pipe Collector (Newsletter of the NASPC)
I’ve smoked a pipe for 41 years but have really learned how to smoke more enjoyably during the last eight years. I learned to smoke a pipe from my role models (Grandfather, Father, Uncles and a favorite cousin). I also learned their [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease JackKnife Plug - Pipe Tobacco Review 10 months ago
JackKnife Plug has an amazing, very full, bold flavor, and it certainly packs a punch in the nicotine department. It is really great stuff, and it is unique. I can’t really think of another pipe tobacco that it reminds me of. It is in a class all it’s own. I bet it will age quite [...]
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Aviviljoen and Admin are now friends 10 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post The New York Pipe Club 10 months ago
Thanks Lou!
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Admin commented on the blog post New Villiger 1888 Blends - After Dinner & Cocktail Hour 10 months ago
Cocktail Hour is a dead on copy of Three Nuns. So for those of us in the US that can’t get Three Nuns, Cocktail Hour is a perfect substitute.
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 10 months ago
Thanks for being here Pat!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The New York Pipe Club 10 months, 1 week ago
By Bob Tate
The New York Pipe Club (NYPC) was established in the early 1980’s and currently has around 200 members. Over the years they have had many different presidents such as Sailorman Jack, David Siegel, and Vernon Vig to name but a few. The current president, Lou Carbone sat down with PipesMagazine.com’s Bob Tate for [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: G. L. Pease Lagonda Tobacco Review 10 months, 1 week ago
G. L. Pease Lagonda just shot to the top of my charts with a bullet! If you like Latakia blends or Oriental blends in any way, shape or form - I guarantee you will LOVE Lagonda. The flavor is full and complex, but in no way overbearing. I am experiencing my third bowl as I [...]
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Matchstickman and Admin are now friends 10 months, 1 week ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease July 2011 10 months, 1 week ago
By G. L. Pease
Welcome to our third monthly installment of Ask G. L. Pease.
Rick poses a good question about consistency: I have a question about tobacco supply and how blends change. C&D has been providing tobacco and manufacturing your blends for at least a decade, right? What tobacco stock (if any) of virginia, orientals, [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: In Search of Pipe Dreams Book Review 10 months, 2 weeks ago
IN SEARCH OF PIPE DREAMS: A METAPHOR FOR HIGHER SMOKING PLEASURES
By Steven Van PuyveldeDreams, passion, trying to reach that state of nirvana that only us pipe smokers know about … that is the point of Rick Newcombe’s book, which was first published in 2003 and was just recently reissued with 16 pages of beautiful color [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Carmen Enjoys a Summertime Smoke of Mac Baren 7 Seas Gold 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Carmen is enjoying a mid-Summer’s day smoking a flavorful bowl of 7 Seas Gold from Mac Baren. It is a golden blend of Burley and Virginia tobaccos. 7 Seas Gold is a soft and exceptionally mellow smoke with a delightful aromatic taste.
Carmen’s pipe is a Kaywoodie G20 Lightweight No. 4757-3R. Being fashion-conscious, you will notice [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New Villiger 1888 Blends - After Hours & Cocktail Hour 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Two new blends are being added to the popular Villiger 1888 series.
Cocktail Hour and After Dinner, will both be available in 50g tins in late-August / early-September. From the descriptions, it seems that Cocktail Hour is a Danish-style aromatic, and After Hours sounds especially interesting with its mix of Virginia, Burley and Perique
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Admin commented on the blog post New Villiger 1888 Blends - After Hours & Cocktail Hour 10 months, 2 weeks ago
I can’t wait to try them in Las Vegas next week.
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Admin commented on the blog post Lies, More Lies & A Small Touch of Sanity 10 months, 2 weeks ago
@Jimbo - Carter is currently off on assignment, but he said you can get all of the details of the policy here: http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=18382
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Rip-Off Report: SmokerPipe.com Scam Site 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Pipe smokers beware! Do not place orders with SmokerPipe.com. They are a scam site.
This site was first brought to our attention by Greg Pease calling in the report after-hours last night. Upon further investigation, we found that pipe maker Rad Davis posted the following on Facebook.
"WARNING!!! This is a scam website. They’ve pirated Smokingpipes and [...] -
Micwarfield and Admin are now friends 10 months, 2 weeks ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Rip-Off Report: SmokerPipe.com Scam Site 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Interestingly, this post just got hammered with 100 spam comments that were all caught by the spam filter without being published.
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Nu2pipesjd and Admin are now friends 10 months, 2 weeks ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Rip-Off Report: SmokerPipe.com Scam Site 10 months, 2 weeks ago
The site is back up and the article is updated with another site they own doing the same thing.
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Admin commented on the blog post 2011 Kansas City Pipe Show Report 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks Carl! I had a lot of fun. On another note, did anyone click the Audio button below my picture?
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Lies, More Lies & A Small Touch of Sanity 10 months, 3 weeks ago
By C.R.S. Lyles
Dear Readers,
I write to you from the road as I flee the oppressive atmosphere of a campus run rampant with anti-smoking campaigns and rules targeted to ostracize those brave enough to light up at the University of Florida.My destination?
Vegas.
Long known for its "anything goes", "whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" attitude, it [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2011 Kansas City Pipe Show Report 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks Scott. I’m glad you enjoyed the article.
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Admin commented on the blog post Rich Esserman on Dunhill Magnums at the 2009 Chicago Pipe Show 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Rich smokes them Kashmir.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: 2011 Kansas City Pipe Show Report 10 months, 3 weeks ago
What does a Cirque du Soleil performer, gourmet chef, and a knife juggler all have in common with the Greater Kansas City Pipe Club?
They all make what they do look like it’s easy.
The 2011 Greater Kansas City Pipe & Tobacco Show was held on June 25 & 26 at the KCI Expo Center, adjacent to [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2011 Kansas City Pipe Show Report 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks guys. I’m glad you enjoyed the coverage of the show. I had an amazing time. It was a great 3-day weekend. Everything was spectacular - the people, the food, the drinks, the conversations, and the smoking.
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I didn’t originally plan on going to this show, but Quinton Wells sweet-talked me in Chicago and then Carl [...] -
Wlfwalleye and Admin are now friends 10 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Hearth & Home Magnum Opus Tobacco Review 10 months, 3 weeks ago
I just smoked Magnum Opus again for the first time since this review and it is even better after three months of age on the tin. I liked it a lot before. Now I love it! It has become more round and full flavored, and a little sweeter.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Hobgoblins of Consistency 10 months, 3 weeks ago
By G. L. Pease
In one of his essays on Self-Reliance, Ralph Waldo Emmerson wrote, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines." If this is true, one look at the ever-changing chaos on my desk must make a statement about my own nature. Perhaps it reflects [...] -
Blink182ishi and Admin are now friends 10 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Hobgoblins of Consistency 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Cyndi, you are absolutely correct. There are lots of similarities between wine and tobacco. Greg was going to go into a whole discussion on that, but we axed it as it would have almost doubled the length of the article.
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Petrererobe and Admin are now friends 10 months, 4 weeks ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Curing Methods and Tobacco Types 10 months, 4 weeks ago
By Russ Ouellette
The curing of tobacco is sometimes likened to alchemy or subatomic structure by some pipe smokers. The fact is that curing is just a method of preparing the leaf for further processing, or for immediate use, usually by using a procedure which minimizes or eliminates certain inherent negative qualities. The main methods of [...] -
Ranchomadurocigars and Admin are now friends 10 months, 4 weeks ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Gawith, Hoggarth, & Co. Bob’s Chocolate Flake - Pipe Tobacco Review 10 months, 4 weeks ago
I like this one a lot myself Bob. Your review is exactly my take on it too. Smoking Bob’s Chocolate Flake (did they name it for you?) is like eating high quality chocolate.
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This is the only blend I’ve ever smoked where there is Latakia present, but it is hiding. The typical smoky flavor and aroma [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Calling All Pipe Clubs 10 months, 4 weeks ago
The United Pipe Clubs of America is putting out a call to all pipe clubs; old, new, and as yet to be conceived.
If your pipe club is not a member of the UPCA, you can now join for FREE1. It was decided in yesterday’s Executive Committee meeting that new pipe clubs joining the UPCA will [...] -
Mp31guitar and Admin are now friends 10 months, 4 weeks ago
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F100jetmech and Admin are now friends 11 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Top Black Cherry Tobacco Review 11 months ago
It seems everything got worked out and they received your order tatanka.
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Admin commented on the blog post Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Top Black Cherry Tobacco Review 11 months ago
Sorry to hear that the site had a technical issue tatanka. I ordered one of each tin from them and it worked fine. It is probably a temporary issue. Please let me know if you hear back and the issue is resolved.
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Yasseressam and Admin are now friends 11 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Top Black Cherry Tobacco Review 11 months ago
Ooh yeah! Great idea Cortez!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Top Black Cherry Tobacco Review 11 months ago
Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Top Black Cherry Tobacco is one of the unique Kendal-style pipe tobaccos. Kendal tobaccos are made according to over 200-year old recipes from back in the days where British purity law dictated that only certain natural ingredients could be used in pipe tobacco. This isn’t your grandfather’s tobacco … it’s your [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Top Black Cherry Tobacco Review 11 months ago
Yes, Bob is right. I don’t see how many of the G&H blends couldn’t ghost a pipe. I’m finally starting to see the value in dedicating pipes to certain types of tobacco blends and have started doing that now.
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Admin commented on the blog post Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Top Black Cherry Tobacco Review 11 months ago
Definitely pop that tin open sjpipesmoker! This is good stuff and very unique.
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 11 months ago
Sagar,
It would be great if you could post your question in the forums, and then the entire community can benefit from the responses you get.
Everyone is very friendly and enjoys answering questions like this.
Thanks,
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Admin commented on the blog post Sir Walter Raleigh Regular - Pipe Tobacco Review 11 months ago
To me, Sir Walter Raleigh is somewhat similar to Prince Albert. Nothing fancy, one dimensional, but not bad. There’s not a lot of flavor in either and they are certainly not complex, but I don’t dislike them.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: PM.com Exclusive: New G. L. Pease Full-Bodied Latakia Blend to be Released in end-July 11 months, 1 week ago
Latakia-lovers get ready!
We just received exclusive word that "Lagonda" will be the latest G. L. Pease blend in the Old London Series slated for shipping in mid-July.
Based on what Mr. Pease writes on his site, glpease.com, Lagonda will be the heaviest of the Latakia blends so far in the Old London Series. It is [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Golden Sliced Tobacco Review 11 months, 1 week ago
Dr. Scott - I didn’t detect any casing, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t one. Many times, casings are not intended to be detected. I do not know if it is cased, and if so, with what. However, your suggestion of “licorice with a touch of honey” is certainly plausible as they are commonly used.
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Tobakenist and Admin are now friends 11 months, 1 week ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease June 2011 11 months, 1 week ago
By G. L. Pease
There have been lots of fantastic questions coming in, some of which have presented a bit of a challenge in providing either an informed answer (to dazzle you with brilliance), or at least a convincing load of codswallop (to baffle you with BS). Hey, if it’s good enough for Fox, CNN, and [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Pipes or Tobacco – What’s Your Passion? 11 months, 1 week ago
Short answer: Tobacco.
Longer answer - Recently I have been appreciating some of my pipes more. I have a handful that I really love and have been smoking more than others. Over time I have been learning how to appreciate a pipe more. In the beginning it was just a tool to get a job done.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ashley Sports a Polka-Dot Dress, Stanwell Pipe, and Mac Baren 7 Seas Tobacco 11 months, 1 week ago
Ashley is a raven-haired hottie with big brown eyes and pouting lips that just love to pull on her Stanwell Han Christian Andersen VI Sandblasted pipe while smoking Mac Baren’s 7 Seas Regular Blend.
7 Seas Regular Blend contains Black Cavendish and Golden Burleys. It is a soft and exceptionally mellow smoke with a delightful, aromatic [...] -
Admin wrote on their own wire: 11 months, 1 week ago
Welcome to the site Pipetamper72!
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Admin commented on the blog post Ask G. L. Pease June 2011 11 months, 1 week ago
That’s a pretty neat link Cortez, and a good point too.
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Hey Ron,
Thanks for joining the site. Those are the only two Aldo Velani pipes I have.
Kevin -
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Admin commented on the blog post Erinmore Mixture - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 11 months, 2 weeks ago
So, it’s a light, fruity, high quality aromatic. That’s what I got out of your review, Bob. Is it kind of a typical “Danish-style” tobacco? Your description reminds me of Stanwell tobaccos.
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Hey Chaz, there are several more that I haven’t photographed and uploaded. Thanks for the compliments.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Orlik Golden Sliced Update - No Burley, Yes Perique 11 months, 2 weeks ago
For my review of Orlik Golden Sliced, I contacted the very friendly and accommodating Orlik Factory Manager, Troels Juul Mikkelsen. Troels gave me my first pouch of Orlik Golden Sliced when I visited the factory last year.
He didn’t have the chance to answer me before my article deadline, so the review was published without some [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Golden Sliced Update - No Burley, Yes Perique 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Ha ha ha! That’s funny Larry! The blend is in stock at the above link.
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Golden Sliced Tobacco Review 11 months, 2 weeks ago
UPDATE guys - Orlik Golden Sliced Update - No Burley, Yes Perique
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/kevins-blog/orlik-golden-sliced-update-no-burley-yes-perique/ -
Admin commented on the blog post Tobacco flavours and nuances 11 months, 2 weeks ago
This is great stuff man. Thanks for posting it.
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Admin commented on the blog post Youn And A Pipe Smoker 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks for the great post!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Indistinguishable from Magic 11 months, 3 weeks ago
By G. L. Pease
What makes a truly great, memorable smoke? I don’t mean the every day good smoke that we become accustomed to, but those stand-out smokes where everything comes together, and we find ourselves transported to the smoky experience of Pipe Nirvana.For nearly all the years I’ve been puffing away on these wonderful little [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Golden Sliced Tobacco Review 11 months, 3 weeks ago
@jimbo - Capstan is still being made, but it is not being imported into the U.S. I was gifted a tin while touring the Orlik factory, and haven’t open it yet. So it has 11 months of age on it right now.
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There were some attempts to get an order going for the U.S., but it [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Golden Sliced Tobacco Review 11 months, 3 weeks ago
@RAM - “By the way, do you have any suggestions where I may procure 100 gram tins of this tobacco?”
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http://www.4noggins.com/orlikgoldensliced100g.aspx
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@AstroMan - “Kevin is that Comoy a shape 299?”
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Yes it is! Good eye! I love this pipe.
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@cortezattic - “Thanks for the excellent review, and the time and effort you put into the pix. It adds so [...] -
Locktowndog and Admin are now friends 11 months, 3 weeks ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Blame Tobacco - Blame Biology 11 months, 3 weeks ago
@ capnbellamy & tatanka re: more recent reports vs. older reports.
I trust the older reports more than the more recent information from the surgeon general’s office.
Back in the 50’s & 60’s, even though tobacco was already being vilified, it was nowhere as bad as it is now, which slants the more recent info much harder [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Golden Sliced Tobacco Review 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Bruno, there was no noticeable casing. Thanks for the information that pouches are the prevalent packaging in Portugal.
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Admin commented on the blog post Virginia Tobacco NOT from Virginia!?!?! 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks for that great information rxman!
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Admin commented on the blog post Orlik Golden Sliced Tobacco Review 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Bob, yes, to me it taste the same, as it should for good product consistency.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Don’t Blame Tobacco - Blame Biology 11 months, 3 weeks ago
By C. R. S. Lyles
Just the other day, I turned on my television and ran across a commercial promoting an anti-acne product called Epiduo. Throughout the entire length of the commercial, the mantra of "don’t blame yourself; blame biology" was repeated multiple times, and I couldn’t help but see a parallel between this very phrase [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Virginia Tobacco NOT from Virginia!?!?! 11 months, 3 weeks ago
By Russ Ouellette
Virginia or Brightleaf or Flue Cured … whatever you want to call it, it’s one of the most widely used strains of tobacco for pipe smokers. You’ll find it in Latakia blends, aromatics and even Virginia blends (who knew?). It’s a versatile leaf with characteristics that make it suitable for a wide variety [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post Catini Pipes: Review of Bent Fan Pipe 11 months, 4 weeks ago
That’s a pretty neat pipe. Thanks for posting it up with great photos and write-up.
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Gottagotogrow and Admin are now friends 12 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Preparation for the Balakan Sobranie Throwdown 12 months ago
pipelady - Z is McClelland, X is Hearth & Home and Y is Altadis.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: 2011 Chicago Pipe Show Report 12 months ago
Going to the Chicago Pipe Show doesn’t really feel like going to a show at all. It feels more like going to a magnificent 3-4 day party where you get to hang out with your best friends that you haven’t seen in a long time. Sometimes I even experience a little post-show depression because you [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Chicago Pipe Show 2011 Smoking Tent 12 months ago
Here are 35 photos strictly from the smoking tent at the 2011 Chicago Pipe Show.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ask G. L. Pease May 2011 12 months ago
By G. L. PeaseWelcome to the first episode of Ask G.L. Pease. (Can we call it an episode if it’s not on radio? How about edition? That’s more like it.) Some really fantastic questions have been sent in, and it wasn’t easy choosing from them for this edition, so this month’s is a little longer [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Ask G. L. Pease May 2011 12 months ago
Submit questions here:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/ask-g-l-pease/ask-g-l-pease-to-debuts-on-pipesmagazinecom/ -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Broken Pipe: Rainer Barbi 1 year ago
Well-known and respected German Pipe Artisan, Rainer Barbi passed away on May 23, 2011. He was diagnosed with cancer in January, and had several strokes in late-February, early-March.
According to Jörg Rolf Lehmann, "Rainer Barbi started with the production of pipes in 1974. He can therefore be regarded as the "senior" of the German freehand [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post Bull & Bear Ltd Tobacco Shop, St. Charles, IL 1 year ago
Welcome to the wonderful world of pipe smoking Baskervilleslady!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Stolen Pipe from Rick Newcombe - Please Return 1 year ago
I just received an email from Rick Newcombe, whom many of you know as a prominent collector, and author of the book, "In Search of Pipe Dreams" - that he had a pipe stolen at the Chicago Pipe Show.
It’s almost shocking as pipemen are usually of the highest caliber of character. I know of [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Soul Searching…… 1 year ago
Welcome back Ray. Enjoy the pipe and enjoy the woman. Seize the day. You only live once and it goes by fast.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: 2011 U.S. National Slow Smoking Championships 1 year ago
Every year, since 2003, the United Pipe Clubs of America (UPCA) hosts the annual U.S. National Slow Smoking Championships at the Chicago Pipe Show. This year it was held on Sunday May 15, 2011 which was the last day of the show. Slow smoking contests are where contenders get together and see who can smoke [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2011 U.S. National Slow Smoking Championships 1 year ago
@nemrod - Yes, because I was first out, I got all the matches! It is hilarious!
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Admin commented on the blog post 2011 U.S. National Slow Smoking Championships 1 year ago
LOL Larry!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Help Fix the Biggest Threat to Pipe Tobacco 1 year ago
WE NEED YOUR HELP.
We need the TTB (Tobacco Tax Bureau) to to adopt the Pipe Tobacco Council’s proposed definition to differentiate Pipe Tobacco from Roll-You-Own (RYO) cigarette tobacco as proposed in rulemaking Docket TTB-2010-0004. Without this definition, pipe tobacco is in danger of having it’s tax rate equal that of RYO, which threatens the very [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Cynthia is a Classy Lady Smoking a Bo Nordh Horn 1 year ago
Cynthia is smoking a black sandblasted horn made by Bo Nordh in 1993. The pipe was loaned to us for the shoot by Rick Newcombe, (pipe collector and author of In Search of Pipe Dreams). Rick tells us; "This was the first Bo Nordh pipe I bought. It is elegant and beautiful. I paid $1,000 [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2011 Balkan Sobranie Throwdown 1 year ago
Thanks for chiming in on that Lou!
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Admin commented on the blog post Preparation for the Balakan Sobranie Throwdown 1 year ago
Ha ha ha Matt! You were the first one to notice my mistake. I was rushing as there was so much going on at the show. Thanks for your comments and compliments. I will have detailed coverage of the Balkan Sobranie Throwdown coming soon.
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Admin commented on the blog post Meet “Pipe Babe” Cynthia at the PipesMagazine.com Table at the Chicago Pipe Show 1 year ago
Cynthia is awesome, and she is much more beautiful in person.
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Admin commented on the blog post 2011 Balkan Sobranie Throwdown 1 year ago
And the winner is Russ Ouellette!
Second place was Mike McNeil of McClelland Tobacco, and 3rd place was Carl MacAllister of Altadis.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Preparation for the Balakan Sobranie Throwdown 1 year ago
It’s Friday here at the Chicago Pipe Show, and tomorrow is the judging and awards ceremony for the highly anticipated "Balkan Sobranie Throwdown". PipesMagazine.com originally broke the news of the contest on April 14th. Three tobacco blenders will compete to see who can create a new blend that comes the closest to the legendary Balkan [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Bull & Bear Ltd Tobacco Shop, St. Charles, IL 1 year ago
St. Charles, Illinois is a charming Midwestern town just one hour Southwest of Chicago. It has beautiful landscapes, canoes and kayaking, tempting boutiques, and restaurants in a quaint downtown. It is also the home of the Chicago Pipe Show at the exquisite Pheasant Run Resort. This is what brings us here. However, St. Charles is [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Virtual Antique Pipe Museum Launches 1 year ago
After many years of collaborative thought given to the idea of a virtual antique pipe museum residing on the most ideally suited platform today, the Worldwide Web, two avid collectors of these objets d’art have made it happen. This month, Daniel Beck and Ben Rapaport launch "The Tobacco Pipe Artistory" (a compound noun of art [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: G. L. Pease Triple Play Tobacco Review 1 year ago
Part of the joy of pipe smoking at times can be the nostalgia it brings as an aged pastime that has spanned hundreds of years. The new G. L. Pease blend, Triple Play, has two nostalgic factors going for it. 1) It is in an old fashioned plug form, and 2) the name Triple Play [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post G. L. Pease Triple Play Tobacco Review 1 year ago
It’s in stock at SmokingPipes.com right now. See link above.
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Admin commented on the blog post New G. L. Pease Blend to Be Released at Chicago Pipe Show 1 year ago
I am smoking this right now for the 2nd time and it is really damn good. I should have the review up sometime on Monday.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Good News for Washington State Pipe Smokers 1 year ago
Washington State has some of the most restrictive tobacco laws. Internet sales are banned, no indoor smoking is allowed anywhere, not even in a tobacconist, and they have proposals to ban all flavored tobacco, and for it to be illegal to smoke in your car if minors are present. Today, Washingtonian pipe and cigar smokers [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: “Ask G. L. Pease” Debuts on PipesMagazine.com 1 year ago
PipesMagazine.com is delighted to announce the upcoming debut of their new Q&A feature with renowned tobacco blender, G. L. Pease.
Pease has penned a regular monthly column for PipesMagazine.com entitled; "Out of the Ashes" since July 2010. He will continue to author "Out of the Ashes" along with the new "Ask G. L. Pease" feature. New [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Meet “Pipe Babe” Cynthia at the PipesMagazine.com Table at the Chicago Pipe Show 1 year ago
UPDATE: Cynthia will be signing 8×10 color glossy photos and giving them away for free.
It will be the above photo.
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Admin commented on the blog post Meet “Pipe Babe” Cynthia at the PipesMagazine.com Table at the Chicago Pipe Show 1 year ago
Thanks Larry! We’re just doing the job we set out to do, and we’re happy that it’s working. Thanks for the compliments and the enthusiasm.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Meet “Pipe Babe” Cynthia at the PipesMagazine.com Table at the Chicago Pipe Show 1 year ago
"The Chicago Pipe Show", officially, The Chicagoland Int’l Pipe & Tobacciana Show, is coming up on May 14 & 15, 2011. The show takes place at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL, and is the largest pipe show in the USA. PipesMagazine.com Publisher, Kevin Godbee will be in attendance covering new products at [...]
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Baronsamedi and Admin are now friends 1 year ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Premium Tobacconist Association Says No to Higher Tobacco Taxes in Louisiana 1 year ago
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Louisiana lawmakers are looking to offset a serious state budget deficit by increasing tobacco taxes again, this time by up to 50 percent or more across the board. Somebody should tell them it doesn’t work that way, says the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association.
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren HH Highland Blend - Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year ago
Great review Bob. You always do a great job of describing the experience. The BBQ sauce taste makes sense because of the combination of smoky Latakia and the sweetness of the Virginias.
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It interesting that you experienced the same thing as I as far as the Glenfarclas Scotch not making itself known until near the end [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: The Blends of Summer 1 year ago
By G. L. Pease
There’s more than a little irony to be found in the notion that, as I begin to write an article about seasonal smoking, and especially summer smoking, the sky is spitting rain at my windows, the wind is laughing behind my back, and it’s not particularly warm. Of course, last week, it [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post New Mac Baren HH Highland Blend Exclusive Sneak Peek 1 year ago
I just found out that the Glenfarclas 30 Year Old Scotch goes for a $200 bottle!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Arango Continues Distribution of Newly-Acquired Denicotea Filters & Pipes 1 year ago
Last December, Arango Cigar Co. purchased the U.S. Denicotea distribution rights and inventory from XYZ Direct, Ltd., along with many pipe lines, pipe tobaccos and related accessories. Arango now has ample Denicotea products in stock, and is actively promoting the line throughout the United States.
Michael Gold, Arango’s president, states, "Denicotea filters fill a need with [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Schizophrenic Tobacco Tax Laws 1 year ago
By C.R.S. Lyles
Allow me to pose a question: If you were able to sacrifice the few for the many, throw a couple of people under the bus so that the mass majority would be saved, would you do it?
This question has been at the core of the utilitarian conundrum since the discipline’s inception, and yet [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Outdoor Smoking Ban to Blow Away Business Says Two Premium Tobacco Associations 1 year ago
Decatur, Georgia - If DeKalb County Commissioners vote to expand its no-smoking ordinance, it will be doing its best to drive away local business, says two Georgia-based premium cigar associations.
According to the Atlanta-based Georgia Premium Retail Tobacconists Association and the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association, expanding the current smoking ban to include bars, [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Oh, The Things We’ll Do for Pipe Tobacco 1 year ago
By Russ Ouellette
I’m sure that some people think that pipe tobaccos are made by workers weighing out “some of this and a little of that”, mixing it up and putting it in bags or tins, but there are a number of processes that may be used in the manufacture of a blend that the average [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post A Time of Reformation and Enlightenment 1 year ago
Well said Fred! I too think we are in a pipes and tobacco Renaissance.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Premium Tobacco Association Calls Proposed Smoking Ban ‘Unnecessary’ 1 year ago
Rockville, Maryland - A resolution to adopt a proposed Montgomery County, Maryland Board of Health smoking ban regulation will be the subject of a public hearing May 5 by the Health and Human Services Committee of the County Council . The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association has branded the proposed regulation as ‘ridiculous, [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Mood & Environment While Smoking @ Pipe Shows 1 year ago
I have mentioned in the past how there are many variables that can affect the pipe smoking experience.
I also frequently refer to pipe smoking as an experience, because to me that’s what it is … an overall experience that touches on all 5 senses.
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Admin commented on the blog post Mood & Environment While Smoking @ Pipe Shows 1 year ago
I’m looking forward to seeing you Doc! I’ll be making some remarks in the UPCA meeting. Save me a seat. Unfortunately, Bob won’t be making the show this year, so I will be running my butt off.
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 1 year, 1 month ago
Sounds great David. Thanks for joining!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Chicago Show, Starting Your Own Pipe Club, Protecting Pipe Tobacco 1 year, 1 month ago
By Kevin Godbee
Here’s a short post to inform the pipe community of a few newsworthy items.
Chicago Show Schedule
The "Chicago Pipe Show" (officially The Chicagoland Int’l Pipe & Tobacciana Show) is fast approaching. The official show dates are May 14 & 15 for the exhibit tables, but there are actually show activities going on for nearly [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Chicago Show, Starting Your Own Pipe Club, Protecting Pipe Tobacco 1 year, 1 month ago
Yes, you can find it here:
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Admin commented on the blog post New G. L. Pease Blend to Be Released at Chicago Pipe Show 1 year, 1 month ago
G. L. Pease just updated his site with more information and the tin label art on http://glpease.com/
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Admin commented on the blog post Hearth & Home Lakeland Brickle Tobacco Review 1 year, 1 month ago
Testing comments while logged in.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Hearth & Home Lakeland Brickle Tobacco Review 1 year, 1 month ago
Do you want to try something unique, extremely tasty, and previously hard-to-get? The new Hearth & Home Lakeland Brickle is one of my favorite new tobaccos. Blender Russ Ouellette realized a market opportunity with the scarcity of “Lakeland-style” blends from British makers Samuel Gawith and Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Both of these boutique pipe tobacco [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Capt. Earle’s Honor Blend - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 1 month ago
I’m half way through a tin of Honor Blend and I love it. You perfectly described it Bob. Everything you said is exactly what I got from it. There is definitely aromas of wine and plums, and I also detected the coffee and chocolate in the background while smoking. The entire evolution of the smoke [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: 2011 Balkan Sobranie Throwdown 1 year, 1 month ago
As G. L. Pease refers to it, Balkan Sobranie is “The Stuff of Legend”. This long ago extinct brand of pipe tobacco is probably the most legendary of all pipe tobaccos. Even after two decades of being out of production, it is still one of the most talked about tobaccos in online forums.
We now have [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Chelsea Smoking in Shades of Red, Black & Grey 1 year, 1 month ago
Here’s a great outdoor shoot with some great colors from the red brick wall combining and contrasting with Chelsea’s auburn hair. The ebony Peterson pipe nicely matches Chelsea’s black top and grey skirt, and then we bring more red into the picture with Chelsea’s high heel shoes. Chelsea looks glamorous smoking her Peterson Killarney Ebony [...]
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 1 year, 1 month ago
Ha ha! That’s great Bazzyt!
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Admin commented on the blog post Fader’s Tobacco of Towson, MD. B&M Review 1 year, 1 month ago
Sounds like a great place, and looks like a great place. Thanks for the write-up Dan!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Tobacco Retailers Say Macon Going ‘Smoke Free’ Would Risk Local Jobs, Businesses 1 year, 1 month ago
Macon, Georgia - Two Georgia-based associations of premium tobacco retailers have warned the Macon City Council that the ordinance it is considering to restrict smoking in most indoor public places would be putting local jobs and small businesses at risk for no reason.
The ordinance under consideration would ban smoking at indoor public establishments such as [...] -
Fayettemed and Admin are now friends 1 year, 1 month ago
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Admin commented on the blog post How to Prepare Rope & Twist Pipe Tobacco 1 year, 1 month ago
Great video Bob. Now I feel like trying some rope tobacco.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Proof That Tobacco Tax Increases Do Not Work 1 year, 1 month ago
New York City is such a vibrant, culture-rich city with so much to offer, that it is a shame that it’s government is one of the worst offenders of personal freedoms and lifestyle choices. Politicians and policy makers think they can force people to change their behavior, but they are proven wrong time and time [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New G. L. Pease Blend to Be Released at Chicago Pipe Show 1 year, 1 month ago
PipesMagazine.com Exclusive: New G. L. Pease "Triple Play" blend to be announced and available for sale at the Chicago Pipe Show.
The name Triple Play nicely coincides with its Springtime release and the All-American pastime of Baseball Season. Triple Play also refers to how the three different types of tobaccos in the blend work together as [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post New G. L. Pease Blend to Be Released at Chicago Pipe Show 1 year, 1 month ago
You have to cut it with a knife. First, cut off a slice. Then you can decide where to go from there. You can fold & stuff. You can smoke it sliced, sliced and rubbed out, or cube-cut.
Here’s some info on different pipe packing methods, and Bob is working on a new one just for [...]
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Stmaartenman and Admin are now friends 1 year, 1 month ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Apple Pie & Hot Dogs Are Now Against The Law 1 year, 1 month ago
By C. R. S. Lyles
As the author Madeleine L’Engle once said, "We are strangers in a strange land."
I would like to be the first to welcome you to this foreign country.
Welcome to Happy Town, the happiest place on Earth. The people of Happy Town are a clean, industrious people who live in the strictest sense [...] -
Donaldgelinas and Admin are now friends 1 year, 1 month ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Gary J. Arzt, Cigar Industry Personality Passes 1 year, 1 month ago
Testing
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Admin commented on the blog post Hearth & Home Magnum Opus Tobacco Review 1 year, 1 month ago
testing
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Admin commented on the blog post New Mac Baren HH Highland Blend Exclusive Sneak Peek 1 year, 1 month ago
I agree with the above comments that this should be a good blend to cellar.
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 1 year, 1 month ago
Jay, I answered in a private message.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Gary J. Arzt, Cigar Industry Personality Passes 1 year, 1 month ago
I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear this news. Gary was a superb human being. I had the pleasure to work with him for about a year when he was writing for my cigar site.
http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2011/04/02/in-memorium-gary-j-arzt/
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 1 year, 1 month ago
Yeah, about time! ha ha ha!
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Thepipetart and Admin are now friends 1 year, 1 month ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Hearth & Home Magnum Opus Tobacco Review 1 year, 1 month ago
Magnum Opus is one of the first introductions to a new range within the Hearth & Home line called the Marquee Series. The new assortment is described on the tin as; "The Hearth & Home Marquee Series represents our finest craftsmanship, and made in limited, hand-blended batches from the finest tobaccos available."
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Admin commented on the blog post Hearth & Home Magnum Opus Tobacco Review 1 year, 1 month ago
My pleasure Larry! It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it!
_LOL @ Bob having to re-do his video.
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Admin commented on the blog post Gary J. Arzt, Cigar Industry Personality Passes 1 year, 1 month ago
Thanks Larry. Gary was a very cool, and much loved guy. He didn’t know it, but I was planning on going back into business with him next year, but now that will never happen.
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Admin commented on the blog post Gary J. Arzt, Cigar Industry Personality Passes 1 year, 1 month ago
I just talked to Eddie Ortega of United Tobacco (EO Brands), a mutual friend that actually originally introduced me to Gary. He *thinks* it was Liver Cancer. Gary wasn’t feeling good for a couple of weeks, was in the hospital, and then out of the hospital. He definitely had liver problems from contracting Hepatitis years [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Affordable Luxury 1 year, 1 month ago
By G. L. Pease
Recently, the "market value" of some vintage, no longer produced blends seems to have skyrocketed to record-setting altitudes. A 2oz tin of a once popular English tobacco was sold at auction for over $400, nearly twice its previous record-high, and not long before that, another often talked-about blend achieved similar levels. By [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Affordable Luxury 1 year, 1 month ago
@Comparadun - “Nice advertising piece for sellers of these blends.”
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Seriously?!? That’s all you got out of it?
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My wow moment was right in the first paragraph. $20 for an hour of pleasure. That really puts it all into perspective. Even the $400 tin is still pretty darn cheap when you start comparing it to other things.
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Kodiakred13 and Admin are now friends 1 year, 1 month ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Lovin’ Latakia 1 year, 1 month ago
By Russ Ouellette
In the last go-round, I blathered on about one of my favorite tobaccos-Perique. This time, I’m going to address my first pipe related love, Latakia.When I was small enough that I could just reach the top of the end table in the living room, I fell in love with Latakia because Dad would [...] -
Panheadjack and Admin are now friends 1 year, 1 month ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Oregon Considers Controversial Tobacco Tax Increases 1 year, 1 month ago
Salem, Oregon - A flurry of tobacco tax bills with conflicting objectives is under consideration by Oregon state legislators who should say ‘no’ to any new taxes, according to the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association.
Oregon currently taxes cigarettes at the rate of $1.18 per pack. One of the bills being considered would hike [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: 1st Iberian-American Tobacco Trade Fair, FIT 1 year, 1 month ago
"It’s imperative that tobacco companies plan for new business models"
"Ecological tobacco is possible …
Barcelona, Spain - The organizers of the 1st "Iberian-American Tobacco Trade Fair, FIT", (April 1st to 3rd at Fira Cornellá, Barcelona, Spain) consider that the tobacco industry must undergo some serious restructurings in order to face the difficulties imposed by government restrictions.
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Scallywag58 and Admin are now friends 1 year, 1 month ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Mind Workers of the World 1 year, 1 month ago
Here here Fred! Thanks for the great read.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Indiana Smoking Ban Will Only Hurt Lagging State Economy 1 year, 1 month ago
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - A statewide smoking ban with key exemptions has passed the Indiana House and now awaits action in the Senate. The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association is urging its members and their cigar loving customers to ensure that the exemptions stay in place.
Indiana House Bill 1018 exempts casinos and horse racing [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Hawaii Faces Fight Over Tobacco Tax Increase Proposal 1 year, 1 month ago
Honolulu, Hawaii - A controversial proposal to increase certain tobacco taxes in Hawaii is running headlong against individual constituent interests, says the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association.
Hawaii House Bill 273 proposes to change the excise tax on all tobacco products, other than cigarettes, from 70 percent of the wholesale price to $3.20 for [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Been awhile 1 year, 1 month ago
Glad to see you back Amanda.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: St. Louis Pipe Show 2011 Report 1 year, 1 month ago
This year’s “St. Louis Pipe Show” took place February 19, 2011, and PipesMagazine.com Publisher, Kevin Godbee was in attendance to cover the show. The show is remarkably in it’s 23rd year, and the official name of the show is, “The Gateway Area Pipe Show and Swap”. Organized by The St. Louis Pipe Club, the show [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The Mystery of Balkan Blends 1 year, 2 months ago
Now that was an extremely interesting discussion. Even though the question has not been definitively answered, I do feel a little more educated about “Balkan Blends” and pipe tobacco in general.
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Greg’s first answer cracked me up, and the article was not only informative, but entertaining as well. It was fun to see the sometimes different [...] -
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 1 year, 2 months ago
Thanks Rxman. We appreciate you being here. Feel free to jump into the forums.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New Mac Baren HH Highland Blend Exclusive Sneak Peek 1 year, 2 months ago
Every year at the Chicago Pipe Show in May, Mac Baren unveils a new tobacco blend of the year. PipesMagazine.com just received a pre-release sample, and here’s the early review on it. This is a new HH series blend named "Highland Blend". Some of you Mac Baren fans may remember the Mac Baren Highland Mixture, [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Quiet Man and the Symbolic Power of Tobacco 1 year, 2 months ago
By Michael P. Foley
Raised in a proud Irish American family - the "P" in my byline is for Patrick - the annual watching of the 1952 classic film The Quiet Man was a cherished ritual. Even before acquiring that marvel of technology, the VCR, we could always count on a UHF channel (remember those?) televising [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Violet, a Beautiful Blonde Lady, Elegantly Smokes 7 Seas Regular 1 year, 2 months ago
Violet is a stunning blonde, blue-eyed babe that likes to smoke Mac Baren’s 7 Seas Regular Blend pipe tobacco. 7 Seas Regular Blend contains Black Cavendish and Golden Burleys. It is a soft and exceptionally mellow smoke with a delightful, aromatic taste. Violet is smoking a classic billiard-shaped BBB Minerva No. 0667.
This photo shoot is [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post The Quiet Man and the Symbolic Power of Tobacco 1 year, 2 months ago
It’s an honor to have your writings here Mike.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Seattle Pipe Club’s 10th Anniversary 1 year, 2 months ago
The Seattle Pipe Club held their 10th Anniversary Dinner on January 29, 2011, and PipesMagazine.com’s Publisher, Kevin Godbee, was there to cover the gala event.
Highlights of the evening were legendary VIP guest speaker Clive Dunhill who flew in all the way from London. (There were other guests, including the author, that flew in from across [...]
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Sockmonkey and Admin are now friends 1 year, 2 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Seattle Pipe Club’s 10th Anniversary 1 year, 2 months ago
LOL Doc. Yeah, I kind of think I do!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Seattle Pipe Club 10th Anniversary 5-minute “Highlight Reel” 1 year, 2 months ago
The Seattle Pipe Club recently celebrated their 10th anniversary with a dinner and awards party.
PipesMagazine.com was invited to cover the event and will have an in-depth article published shortly. Part of the event included a "Lighting of the Clay Ceremony", which can be much more appreciated in a video rather than described in words.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Excellent Response to Anti-Tobacco Nazi 1 year, 2 months ago
Here is a perfect example of how the anti-smoking / anti-tobacco crowd aggressively pushes for the trampling of our rights and freedoms, tries to turn smokers into pariahs, is rude, ill-informed, and self-righteous, while at the same time, us pipe smoker’s are even-tempered, logical, intelligent, and respectful.
Scroll to the comments on the article [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ocean City Maryland Public Park Smoking Ban 1 year, 2 months ago
The Mayor and City Council voted unanimously on first reading, with no discussion, to ban smoking in public parks and playgrounds.
The ordinance defines “environmental tobacco smoke” as the complex mixture formed from escaping smoke of a burning tobacco product or smoke exhaled by the smoker. “Smoking” means the burning of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, [...]
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Rhythmaning and Admin are now friends 1 year, 2 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Maryland Bans Internet Sales of Pipe Tobacco and all OTP 1 year, 2 months ago
Oh, and as a MD cigar / pipe smoker, yeah, I would place the biggest order my credit card allows right now!
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Admin commented on the blog post Maryland Bans Internet Sales of Pipe Tobacco and all OTP 1 year, 2 months ago
@Firecured
I stand by my article , and I do not apologize to anyone and neither should you.
I pay a lawyer at $450 an hour, and many times get an answer of “maybe”. There are many ambiguities in law. Sometimes things have to go to court and some laws are overturned.
Sometimes laws are passed and [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipes are for Everyone 1 year, 2 months ago
@brian64
Great astute observation, and I agree!
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Hoguemeister and Admin are now friends 1 year, 2 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post English Blends and Latakia Blends - One in the Same? 1 year, 2 months ago
I think this is a great educational article for any newer pipe smokers, and a nice reminder for the more experienced of how things were in the past, and how they have changed as we moved into the present regarding what is referred to as an “American Blend” and what is referred to as an [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Maryland Bans Internet Sales of Pipe Tobacco and all OTP 1 year, 2 months ago
@Bob Gilbert - These things can obviously be confusing, and many laws are left open to interpretation. I read it over at least three times and still wasn’t sure myself, to be honest with you. After consulting with others on it, although we agreed it was confusing, we also had more of a majority with [...]
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Sargesmoke and Admin are now friends 1 year, 2 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Florida Outdoor Smoking Bans May Be on the Horizon 1 year, 2 months ago
Here we go again with the never ending senseless stripping of our rights. There are many ridiculous laws regarding smoking. Outdoor smoking bans, especially in wide open spaces is obviously one of the most ludicrous.
Kathleen C. Passidomo, a state representative from Naples, has introduced House Bill 211, which would amend the Florida Clean Indoor Air [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Broken Pipe: Pavel Hap 1 year, 2 months ago
On Saturday, March 5 Czech pipe maker, Pavel Háp died of an apparent heart attack while working on pipes in his shop. He was only 56 years old and had been making pipes for 32 years. He planned to participate for the first time in May of this year at the Chicago Pipe Show.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Tobacco and the Soul 1 year, 2 months ago
By Michael P. Foley
The current brouhaha over smoking has made everyone painfully aware of tobacco’s effects on the body, but it has also obscured a more profound reason for smoking’s popularity: its relation to the soul. As the heyday of smoking passes into the ashheap of history, it is meet that we reflect on this [...] -
Thepipeman and Admin are now friends 1 year, 2 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: How To Beat A Dead Dog: Anti-Smoking Activism in Modern America 1 year, 2 months ago
by C. R. S. Lyles
As the old adage goes, the only two sure things in life are death and taxes. As smokers know, these elements of life are even more assured, since smoking can lead to early death and the current taxation on cigarettes has outshone any other taxable product since the Intolerable Acts of [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post How To Beat A Dead Dog: Anti-Smoking Activism in Modern America 1 year, 2 months ago
@cornguy & jjtroutbum
The tone & style of the article was my decision.
Carter said he could either write it as a rant of sorts, or state facts and figures, more calm and toned down.
We both felt that at this point in time to try one of the anti’s own approaches. They have several techniques, like lying, [...]
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Absurdplanet and Admin are now friends 1 year, 2 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Making it Real 1 year, 2 months ago
By G. L. Pease
Pipe smoking today is often a solitary affair. We are too frequently accompanied only by a good book, good spirits, and our thoughts when striking the match, putting flame to leaf. But, it wasn’t always this way. It’s not hard to conjure ancient visions of taverns or club rooms, filled with smoke [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Maryland Bans Internet Sales of Pipe Tobacco and all OTP 1 year, 2 months ago
If you really want to boil things down, and will pardon my brief, perhaps somewhat crude assertion, there are really only three things that most people crave that make the world go ’round - sex, money, and power. This time, it’s all about the money, and perhaps the power too. It’s a sad day for [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Maryland Bans Internet Sales of Pipe Tobacco and all OTP 1 year, 2 months ago
I just updated with a new link to a 2 pg PDF that may be easier to comprehend. Look for the red Update note just above the footnotes at the end of the article.
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Admin commented on the blog post Maryland Bans Internet Sales of Pipe Tobacco and all OTP 1 year, 2 months ago
@cortezattic
The law is worded to include any method of ordering from anyone out of state, and specifically bans sales via telephone, mail order catalogs and internet.
MAY NOT:
(I) SELL OR SHIP OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ORDERED OR PURCHASED BY MAIL OR THROUGH A COMPUTER NETWORK, TELEPHONIC NETWORK, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC NETWORK BY A CONSUMER OR OTHER UNLICENSED [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Challenge to California’s Consideration of Anti-Tobacco Legislation 1 year, 2 months ago
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association is questioning the California State Senate’s consideration of proposed legislation that would ban smoking in all retail tobacco shops and other locations that have been exempted for more than a decade from the state’s current smoking bans.
Senate Bill 575 aims to ban smoking in all retail and [...]
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Seeingred13 and Admin are now friends 1 year, 2 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Passionate About Perique 1 year, 2 months ago
By Russ Ouellette
I love Perique. There, I’ve said it, and I’m not ashamed. I know that, as men, we’re not expected to wear our hearts on our sleeves, but this has been a love affair that has lasted over 30 years, and I think that it’s time to go public.
Actually, if you’ve ever looked at [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Illinois Lawmakers Mull Smoking in Casinos, Bars 1 year, 2 months ago
Two current bills under consideration by the Illinois General Assembly are expected to generate increased revenues for the state. They would allow smoking in gaming facilities and eligible businesses that have liquor licenses. The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association favors both proposals and today urged their passage.
House Bill 171 allows smoking in designated [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Broken Pipe: Dave Sprunger - Owner of Smoke Shop Mt. Pleasant MI 1 year, 2 months ago
Dave Sprunger was considered a well-liked and respected business owner in the Mount Pleasant, Michigan community by smokers and non-smokers alike.
The owner of the Smokers Club, 100 S. Mission St., died at his Merrill home Sunday evening. He was 54.David Edel, weekend manager at the Smokers Club, knew Sprunger for 32 years. Sprunger worked at [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Proposed Maryland Tobacco Tax Increase is Anti-Business 1 year, 2 months ago
A proposed 500 percent excise tax increase on ‘other tobacco products’ could decimate Maryland’s cigar and pipe tobacco businesses, according to the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association.
Maryland House Bill 853 and Senate Bill 654 both propose to increase the excise tax rate on tobacco products other than cigarettes from 15 percent to 90 [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Corn Cob Pipes - Almost 150 Years Old and 3,000 Produced per Day 1 year, 2 months ago
Corn Cob Pipes have many, many fans, probably way more than anyone knows. Of course, there are also those that treat the lowly corn cob pipe as if they were the Rodney Dangerfield of pipes … they get no respect. However, the history of corn cob pipes dates back to 1869 and over 3,000 are [...]
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Hkpipesmoker and Admin are now friends 1 year, 2 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Evolution of Pipe Smokers? 1 year, 2 months ago
This is a great article Bob. Cortezattic and Tripjoker’s comments make a lot of sense, and I agree with them on the point that people’s tastes can and do change. My tastes have changed over the years in food, wine and tobacco.
However, this does not negate the unacceptable snobbery being added to the mix.
There are [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Tobacco Users Must Unite! 1 year, 3 months ago
Well said Bob, and I couldn’t agree more!
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl #107 Haunted Bookshop - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 3 months ago
I have to be in the mood for a Burley-forward blend myself. Sometimes I like them and sometimes I don’t. This sounds like a good middle of the road blend.
Thanks for the review Bob.
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Admin commented on the blog post JackKnife Plug From the Blending Gods 1 year, 3 months ago
I think this is the best blog post I have ever read on this site. Thanks for a great story, and great tribute to JackKnife Plug, Fred.
Great story. Great tobacco.
I can picture it as a full page ad in a magazine.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Confessions of A Pipeman on National TV with Jimmy Fallon 1 year, 3 months ago
We would like to be the first to congratulate Gary B. Schrier for getting national attention for pipe smokers everywhere by having his book featured on the "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" show.
Jimmy is obviously not a pipe smoker himself, as "Confessions of A Pipeman" ranked #2 on his "Do Not Read List". Jimmy poked [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Confessions of A Pipeman on National TV with Jimmy Fallon 1 year, 3 months ago
“But then again, you could probably substitute the names of luminaries in the wine and cheese worlds and get the same response.”
Well said Larry!
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren Tobacco Factory Tour (Part 3) 1 year, 3 months ago
@Evo “How come Mac Baren does not sell pouches in the States?”
It is for marketing reasons. The general perception in the U.S. is that tobacco in pouches is lower quality “drug store” tobacco, and that tobacco in metal tins is of higher quality. Mac Baren is definitely of higher quality and not “drug store” tobacco, [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Nightcap Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 3 months ago
No problem 10piper. Go ahead.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Carmen in a Little Black Dress Smoking 7 Seas Royal 1 year, 3 months ago
Carmen’s essentials for a lady’s night on the town include a little black dress, accessorized with Mac Baren 7 Seas Royal pipe tobacco. 7 Seas Royal is an aromatic blend of Burley, Black Cavendish, and Virginia tobaccos that is a soft and exceptionally mellow smoke with a delightful, aromatic taste. Carmen’s pipe is a Lorenzette [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Tobacco Illegal in Utah Now? 1 year, 3 months ago
Here we go again. Pipe Tobacco made illegal to save the children.
The unintended consequences of HB0170 for professional tobacconists and their pipe-smoking adult customers is not unlike ‘throwing the baby out with the bathwater,’ according to the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Who Be Ye Smokers? (Pipes, Sanity, and Moby Dick) 1 year, 3 months ago
By Michael P. Foley
Many of us may recall the somewhat arduous task of having to read Herman Melville’s Moby Dick in school, wading through chapter after chapter of detailed accounts of whales and whaling in the nineteenth century as we impatiently awaited the final showdown between Captain Ahab and his nemesis, the terrifying and menacing [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Washington Tobacconists Look to Allow Cigar, Pipe Smoking in Stores & Lounges 1 year, 3 months ago
Even if this passes, they sure aren’t making it easy for tobacconists and lounges.
In addition to the requirements above, I just found out the following:
The cost of applying for the state endorsement wouldn’t be cheap: $15,000 for cigar lounges, and $5,000 for tobacco stores. The stores would have to pay the fee every year to [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Languid Hour 1 year, 3 months ago
As I walked along the road I saw construction to my right, a road torn up from the earth and the stench of new asphalt permeating the air. My favoured blends not strong enough on the nose to stem this odor I placed a portion of snus in my lip and continued on my way.
The [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: test 1 year, 3 months ago
It has been a very busy week for news in the pipe smoking world. Please allow me to update you on several pieces of news.
1. Richmond Pipe Show Announces New Dates & Location:
Interestingly, the two biggest shows have later dates this year. The Chicago Show is two weekends later, and the Richmond Show is one [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New Hearth & Home Tobaccos and Tins 1 year, 3 months ago
Pipe smokers have more choices in high quality tobaccos than they’ve ever had at any point in history, and the Hearth & Home brand is making sure of that. It seems that tobacco blender Russ Ouellette never rests and always has some unique new tobaccos in the works. Two of the new Hearth & Home [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: International Pipe Smoking Day, Feb. 20 1 year, 3 months ago
Millions of pipe smokers around the world will be celebrating the fourth annual International Pipe Smoking Day on February 20. Pipe smokers everywhere will "raise their pipes together to foster friendship, benevolence, and tranquility across all borders," according to the United Pipe Clubs of America.
IPSD was celebrated for the first time in 2008 when it [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Washington Tobacconists Look to Allow Cigar, Pipe Smoking in Stores & Lounges 1 year, 3 months ago
The State of Washington soon may be joining 46 other states regarding smoking ban exemptions for retail tobacco shops and 33 other states exempting cigar lounges from smoking bans, according to local and national groups supporting the exemptions.
Called the Cigar Lounge Bills, HB 1683 and SB 5542 would allow a limited number of endorsements to [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Alabama Opinion Leaders Urged to Seek Truth in Secondhand Smoke Claims 1 year, 3 months ago
My bad on that one Jimbo. Thanks for posting it over there too.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Richmond Pipe Show Announces New Dates & Location 1 year, 3 months ago
The Richmond Pipe Show, which is the 2nd largest show after Chicago, has just announced new dates and a posh new location. The show will be taking place one weekend later than usual this year. Instead of the first weekend in October, it will now be during the second weekend, which falls on October 7 [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Brigham U.S.A. Opens for Business 1 year, 3 months ago
If you haven’t seen a Brigham Pipe before, you will soon. Their new U.S.A. launch is just around the corner. Many people know and cherish Brigham Pipes as they’ve been around for over 100 years. However, they have been difficult to find at U.S. retailers.
Brigham’s past availability in the U.S. market has been spotty for [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Alabama Opinion Leaders Urged to Seek Truth in Secondhand Smoke Claims 1 year, 3 months ago
Birmingham, Alabama – The anti-tobacco forces in Alabama are gearing up to launch a well-orchestrated effort to spread their questionable claims regarding secondhand smoke, according to the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association. The IPCPR says the well-funded tobacco prohibitionists are buying breakfasts, lunches and dinners for Alabama opinion leaders in Dothan, Montgomery, Gadsden, [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Meet Erik Stokkebye at Old Havana Smoke Shop, March 25 1 year, 3 months ago
Erik Stokkebye, Villiger-Stokkebye’s President and General Manager will be at Old Havana Smoke Shop in Franklin, TN on March 25, 2011 from 3 pm - 7 pm.
Erik is the fourth-generation tobacconist of Villiger Stokkebye International, having spent much of his life and almost all of his career in the family’s tobacco business. Through his father, [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Second Battle in Seattle 1 year, 3 months ago
By C. R. S. Lyles
In 1999, thousands swarmed the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle to protest the World Trade Organization and promote the anti-globalization movement in the United States. Now, nearly twelve years later, a new spark of revolt is sweeping the streets of the Emerald City.
As of last year, a law [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The Smug Alert: Part Two 1 year, 3 months ago
“The mission of the coalition is to create an environment supportive of the development and maintenance of a healthy body, mind and spirit for all members of the University of Florida community”
Ok, but is anyone else’s health any of your business. How is what the Healthy Gators Coalition define as healthy the same as what [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The Smug Alert: Part Two 1 year, 3 months ago
“The mission of the coalition is to create an environment supportive of the development and maintenance of a healthy body, mind and spirit for all members of the University of Florida community”
Ok, but how is anyone else’s health any of your business? How is what the Healthy Gators Coalition define as healthy the same as [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The Second Battle in Seattle 1 year, 3 months ago
HB 1246 is “for the children”. It proposes outlawing any and all flavored tobaccos.
Even though it is illegal for minors to purchase tobacco products, the Washington legislature says they still do.
So, instead of enforcing laws already on the books that address the issue of youth tobacco use, they prefer to create additional laws that [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Stuff of Legend 1 year, 3 months ago
By G. L. PeaseMemory tells me it was the summer of 1977 or 1978. Giants game at the ‘Stick. I was in the bleachers with a friend who didn’t smoke a pipe, and his brother, who did. When he lit up, the air was perfumed with an intoxicatingly fascinating aroma. Prior to that day, with [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Smug Alert: Part Two 1 year, 3 months ago
By C. R. S. LylesThis is the place referenced in the countless examples of a dystopian future; these are the limits of human control.
Since the 1600s, those in power have wanted nothing more than to bring the use of tobacco under their jurisdiction, either to control its sale or to eradicate it altogether. Beginning with [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Common Misconceptions Redux 1 year, 3 months ago
By Russ Ouellette
A while ago, I wrote a column about myths, urban legends and misconceptions tied to pipe smoking. I mentioned at the end of the column that I would be glad to address other such items if folks wanted to email me with their thoughts. The stream of emails surprised me, as I [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Dunhill Nightcap Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 3 months ago
Dunhill Nightcap isn’t just for smoking at night. You really can enjoy it anytime of day. At first I was worried that it would hit me with a huge "nic-kick", make the room spin and force me to take a nap, but I decided to be brave and smoke it at 10:00 am. Now I [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Nightcap Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 3 months ago
I wrote this review while using Mr. Pease’s article as a guide:
http://luxurytobaccoreviews.com/reviews-without-tears.phpThe Latakia component on this one seemed to be in the mid-range, so it might be ok for you Cortez.
The link to 4noggins was given as that was the only online store I could find that had it in stock. I even asked smokingpipes.com [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Smoke Rings Cigar & Tobacco Company Opens in Vancouver Area 1 year, 3 months ago
Nanaimo is now home to the only specialty smoke shop north of Victoria on Vancouver Island.
Steve Wall recently opened Smoke Rings Cigar & Tobacco Company on Church Street, adjacent to the Dorchester Hotel. The store specializes in cigars from around the world, as well as pipe tobacco and smoking accessories such as humidors, pipes and [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Judge Rules No Smoking in Cigar Bars & Tobacconists in Nebraska 1 year, 3 months ago
There is apparently no end in sight to the shockingly illogical, rights-stripping abuse of power that is a tyranny against personal lifestyle choices.
Saying you can’t smoke in a smoking lounge is like saying you can’t pray in a church.
We might not all want to go to church to pray, but that doesn’t mean we should [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Seattle Trip Day 1 1 year, 3 months ago
Matt Guss, the President of the Seattle Pipe Club invited me out for their 10th Anniversary Dinner this Saturday and I graciously accepted. I decided if I am going to fly across the country that I should at least make a few days of it.
When I was leaving on Wednesday, January 26, there were tornadoes [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New Features Added to LuxuryTobaccoReviews.com 1 year, 3 months ago
New pipe tobacco review site, LuxuryTobaccoReviews.com is still evolving near the end of it’s first month and has added more features based on user feedback.
A new feature at the top of the home page will immediately tell a visitor how many tobaccos are in the database, and how many reviews have been done by how [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Ashley is “The Lady in Red” Smoking 7 Seas Gold 1 year, 4 months ago
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but Gold … specifically 7 Seas Gold is a lady’s favorite tobacco. Ashley, our latest "Pipe Babe" is enjoying 7 Seas Gold from Mac Baren. It is a golden blend of Burley and Virginia tobaccos. 7 Seas Gold is a soft and exceptionally mellow smoke with a delightful aromatic [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Nebraska Poll on Tobacco Taxes Called ‘Phony’ by Tobacconists Association 1 year, 4 months ago
The results of a poll of 500 Nebraskans are being touted by anti-smoking forces as justification for tobacco tax increases statewide but the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association is touting those results as ‘phony.’
The poll was paid for by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, an $8.4 billion organization that gets its funds from [...] -
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 1 year, 4 months ago
Ha ha ha! I’ll work on it Southernsmoke.
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Admin commented on the blog post Finally (Got Some Dunhill Nightcap) 1 year, 4 months ago
I tried the new batch and I love it!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New Tobacco Review Site Announced 1 year, 4 months ago
St. Petersburg, FL USA - The launch of the new tobacco review site, LuxuryTobaccoReviews.com was announced by Right Click Media, LLC today.
The last two years have seen an increase in the popularity of pipe smoking for the first time since the 1970’s. This resurgence in pipe smoking has been partially fueled by the Internet, which [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Mac Baren Tobacco Factory Tour (Part 3) 1 year, 4 months ago
In the final video in our 3-part series on Mac Baren, you get to see the continuation of the process of producing high quality pipe tobaccos. The previous video showed the extensive handwork that goes into creating the spun tobaccos that are cut into coins. This video demonstrates some impressive machinery that greatly automates getting [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Lane Ltd. to be Sold to Scandinavian Tobacco for $205 Million 1 year, 4 months ago
Reynolds American has agreed to sell its Lane Ltd. division to Danish company, Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, for $205 million. STG became the largest manufacturer of pipe tobacco in the world after their merger with Swedish Match last year.
The deal, which requires regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first half of 2011.
Lane, a [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post A Prayer to the Sweet SunSpring God 1 year, 4 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Mac Baren Tobacco Factory Tour (Part 2) 1 year, 4 months ago
In Part 2 of the Mac Baren Factory tour we get to see more of the impressive factory and the different ways tobaccos are processed into finished, smokable goods. We start off with some large full leaves that are used as a wrapper, much like in the cigar production process.
If you watch closely, an intriguing [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post G. L. Pease JackKnife Plug Tobacco Review 1 year, 4 months ago
Bob, in the photos that show the pipe and knife, you can see the flake I cut from the plug. I cut two of those and then rub them out. You can see the rubbed out tobacco in the 2nd to last picture.
I just finished my 3rd bowl and I am a little more buzzed [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post G. L. Pease JackKnife Plug Tobacco Review 1 year, 4 months ago
Bob, in the photos that show the pipe and knife, you can see the flake I cut from the plug. I cut two of those and then rubbed them out. You can see the rubbed out tobacco in the 2nd to last picture.
I just finished my 3rd bowl and I am a little more buzzed [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post G. L. Pease JackKnife Plug Tobacco Review 1 year, 4 months ago
I am on my 3rd bowl of this in two days and I am loving it. It’s even nice to feel and touch the chunky, bold tobacco.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Seattle Pipe Club’s 10th Anniversary Dinner 1 year, 4 months ago
The Seattle Pipe Club celebrates its 10th anniversary at our smashing annual dinner & auction Saturday January 29th.
Highlights of the evening will be legendary VIP guest Speaker Clive Dunhill flying in from London. The traditional Lighting Of the Clay ceremony, 50 page souvenir photo history book, catered small plate dishes, silent & live auction and [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: G. L. Pease JackKnife Plug Tobacco Review 1 year, 4 months ago
If Clint Eastwood were to smoke a pipe, he would be smoking JackKnife Plug. The same goes for Jack Nicholson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis or Al Pacino. These guys just ooze masculinity. A tobacco that requires the macho demonstration of being boldly cut with a sharp knife is just manly. It’s like shaving with a [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Mac Baren Tobacco Factory Tour 1 year, 4 months ago
The Mac Baren Tobacco Company’s roots go back to 1887. Today, they are one of the largest pipe tobacco production facilities in the world. Mac Baren is located in the beautiful town of Svendborg, Denmark and comprises several buildings on an incredibly large campus. Sykes Wilford of SmokingPipes.com, and I made the visit to Mac [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The Smug Alert 1 year, 4 months ago
By C. R. S. Lyles
There’s a smug alert in your neck of the woods.
It comes without mercy, and it comes without warrant. It can’t be reasoned with, negotiated, or swayed from its single-minded purpose to take from you what defines you as an American citizen: Choice.
Melodramatics aside, the singular focus of the health care crusaders [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: How to Adjust a Blend 1 year, 4 months ago
By Russ Ouellette
Some people will say "That car is red." while others will say that it’s scarlet, maroon, candy-apple metallic. What’s this got to do with adjusting a tobacco blend? Well, one of the common requests I get is to make a blend sweeter. That helps, but not as much as you might believe. What [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Saving for a Rainy Day 1 year, 4 months ago
By G. L. Pease
In the early 1980s, when I first took up the pipe seriously, aging tobaccos wasn’t something many smokers talked about. Most pipe smokers simply bought their tobaccos from their local shop, smoked it, and thought little of it. In fact, older literature often suggests that tobaccos should be enjoyed relatively fresh.
Charles [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Should PipesMagazine.com Start Charging a Subscription Fee? 1 year, 4 months ago
HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD TURN OFF YOUR AD BLOCKER
It’s obviously the New Year, but it is also the beginning of a new month and what does that mean? That means it’s time to pay rent, child support, credit card bills, insurance, etc.
It’s also time to pay the business’s bills.
This means that there are some actual [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Should PipesMagazine.com Start Charging a Subscription Fee? 1 year, 4 months ago
Continued here:
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Admin commented on the blog post Should PipesMagazine.com Start Charging a Subscription Fee? 1 year, 4 months ago
The question about charging a subscription was rhetorical, but I think it came off as serious to a lot of readers. I wanted to use it as sort of a wake up call that this stuff doesn’t just magically happen all by itself.
People have ad blockers because there are a lot of annoying ads and [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Should PipesMagazine.com Start Charging a Subscription Fee? 1 year, 4 months ago
The question about charging a subscription was rhetorical, but I think it came off as serious to a lot of readers. I wanted to use it as sort of a wake up call that this stuff doesn’t just magically happen all by itself.
People have ad blockers because there are a lot of annoying ads and [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Review: Prairie Wind, from Rich Gottlieb of 4noggins 1 year, 4 months ago
It feels good to know that I am not going to run out of new tobaccos to try anytime soon.
Thanks for the review Cortez.
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Admin commented on the blog post Review: J F Germain’s Royal Jersey Perique Mixture 1 year, 4 months ago
It sounds like a nice mellow, natural tobacco tasting smoke.
Thanks for the review Cortez.
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Admin commented on the blog post how I flavor tobacco with Jack Daniels 1 year, 5 months ago
I like that. I think I want to try it. What happens if you skip the air popcorn popper step. Is there a substitute for that?
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Admin commented on the blog post Mark Twain Sums It Up 1 year, 5 months ago
That was great Larry.
Mark Twain is awesome.
I guess the Nicotine Nannies have been with us for a long time.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: A Primer on Peterson Pipes 1 year, 5 months ago
By Chuck Wright
We all know the story of the Kapp brothers and Charles Peterson so I won’t bore you with it. Most are also familiar with the Peterson system pipes, so the same will hold true there. I intend to focus on the classic Peterson pipes beginning with the entry level pipes like the Aran, [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Mind Workers Unite! 1 year, 5 months ago
I’m glad you like it here Fred.
I too enjoy that I have an online home, a place where I can hangout with the other pipe smoking guys and be around people that understand what a joy it is to smoke a pipe.
And you apparently know what a joy it is to have cooked grits too! [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Exclusive Spy Photo of New G. L. Pease JackKnife Plug 1 year, 5 months ago
LOL Margova! Yes, please do. I get scared when I see a woman with a knife. I had a bad experience.
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Admin commented on the blog post Exclusive Spy Photo of New G. L. Pease JackKnife Plug 1 year, 5 months ago
Sorry Jimbo. I should have been more clear. It comes one way, as a plug, and you can prepare it three ways.
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Admin commented on the blog post McClelland Christmas Cheer 2007 - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 5 months ago
I think you gave me some of this one when we were in Richmond, Bob.
It is as you describe, a natural sweet Virginia taste. There are some different types of sweet Virginia tastes, imo.
In my recent review of C&D Manhattan Afternoon, I noted the following:
“Some natural Virginia blends have a sweet vanilla-like taste, and some [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: It’s OK to LIE, MISLEAD, MIS-EDUCATE, and cause HYSTERIA as long as it’s about TOBACCO 1 year, 5 months ago
Did you know that if a smoker looks at you from across the street that you will get cancer and die within 5-minutes?
You often hear that there are no "fact checkers" on the Internet, and that traditional media is more professional because they don’t just report anything … they have fact checkers. Well, if that’s [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Cornell & Diehl Manhattan Afternoon Tobacco Review 1 year, 5 months ago
After a week straight of smoking Latakia blends, I was up for a nice sweet Virginia pipe tobacco. I also wanted to pop open a tin from my collection that I hadn’t tried before. It’s a cold rainy Saturday morning, the weekend before Christmas. It’s one of those lazy rainy days so I’ve queued up [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Exclusive Spy Photo of New G. L. Pease JackKnife Plug 1 year, 5 months ago
It was revealed 5-days ago on the G. L. Pease website that the new blend that has been shrouded in mystery over the last month or so will be JackKnife Plug.
But it is only here on PipesMagazine.com, through the efforts of our spy cameras that you can see what the tin packaging will actually look [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill My Mixture 965 - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 5 months ago
I’ve been smoking this one for a few months now myself and think it is great.
It is definitely a high quality medium to full body English blend with a perfect mix between smokiness and sweetness.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: “In Search of Pipe Dreams” Returns with Color Photos and Updated Text 1 year, 5 months ago
If you’ve been in the pipe hobby for a little while, or have been to some pipe shows … or if you just like to read about pipes, then chances are you have read, met in person, or have heard of Rick Newcombe. Rick has been in the pipe hobby for a long time as [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: W.Ø. Larsen Edition 2011 Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 5 months ago
W.Ø. Larsen has become one of one favorite brands of Danish aromatic tobaccos. Just the words "Danish Aromatic Tobaccos" will make some pipe smokers cringe and wrinkle their noses in disgust, and I know where they’re coming from. I have had the same bad experiences as you guys. You open the tin and it smells [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Early Morning Pipe - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 5 months ago
There was some discussion in the forums about where EMP is made. It is made by Orlik in Denmark. I think Denmark has a negative connotation for some people, but EMP is excellent tobacco.
Please allow me to put on my marketing hat for a minute.
The full wording on the tin is as follows:
Manufactured in the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Early Morning Pipe - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 5 months ago
Thanks for a great, interesting review Bob. I have been smoking this for a while now, on and off, and without really paying attention to what EMP is made up of, I would have swore it had Latakia in it. The smokiness is definitely there. That is very interesting that Latakia is not in the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Early Morning Pipe - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 5 months ago
Thanks for a great, interesting review Bob. I have been smoking this for a while now, on and off, and without really paying attention to what EMP is made up of, I would have swore it had Latakia in it. The smokiness is definitely there. That is very interesting that Latakia is not in the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post All Up in the House 1 year, 5 months ago
That’s a great story William. It’s nice how lots of different pipe tobaccos will dissipate any odor in a short time.
I occasionally get away with smoking in the living room watching TV as long as I air out the place for a little bit, no odor is detectable.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: The West Coast Pipe Show 2010 Report 1 year, 5 months ago
In it’s 2nd year, The West Coast Pipe Show is the new “Big-Small” show for west coast pipers. It’s small because it’s not so big that you can’t get to everything, and you have time to talk to almost everyone. Some shows are so big that you have to accept that you won’t see everything [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: A Shopping List for the New Pipe Smoker 1 year, 5 months ago
By Russ Ouellette
One of the reasons cigar smokers cite for not trying a pipe is because of "all the stuff you have to carry around." Well, although there’s definitely more involved in smoking a pipe, it’s really not that much more than lugging around a cigar cutter and torch lighter. To simplify the shopping list [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Shapes of Things 1 year, 5 months ago
By G. L. Pease
It’s almost universally accepted that different pipes can smoke differently and taste unlike one another. Much talk about wood sources, curing methods, airway diameters, stem funnels and cycles of the moon as they affect the way our favored tobaccos taste can be found scattered all over the Interwebs, and even, occasionally, in [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Keep Your Laws Off My Pack 1 year, 5 months ago
By C. R. S. Lyles
All Ralphie Parker wanted for Christmas was "an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock, and this thing which tells time." However, as those who are already familiar with the story know, one thing stands in his way of acquiring this coveted possession: [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Dunhill & Escudo Navy De Luxe: The Verdict 1 year, 5 months ago
On November 16, I wrote an article asking the question, are "Dunhill & Escudo Navy De Luxe the Same?" I pointed out several similarities and one difference. In a close-up photo, the Escudo appeared to have more yellow, or lighter colored Virginia tobacco, and the Dunhill "coin" appeared a bit darker. This was only noticeable [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill & Escudo Navy De Luxe the Same? 1 year, 5 months ago
Here is my update:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/kevins-blog/dunhill-escudo-navy-de-luxe-the-verdict/ -
Pappapuffalot and Admin are now friends 1 year, 5 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Rich Gottlieb of 4noggins.com Interview 1 year, 5 months ago
Wow, Bob. That was an awesome interview. The Three Blind Moose story made me laugh.
Rich is a real cool guy and I have a special place in my heart for him.
When our site was still brand new (almost 1-year old), he took a chance and decided to try advertising with us.
4noggins.com, along with Missouri Meerschaum [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Anti-Tobacco Nazis Will Do Anything to Take Control of Your Life 1 year, 6 months ago
And it’s not just about the tobacco anymore either.
The latest form of terrorism is being committed right here by our own citizens and lawmakers. They so desperately and urgently want to control how others live their lives. The U.S.A. is being overrun with Totalitarianism.
The new San Francisco law prohibiting fast-food restaurants from including toys with [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 6 months ago
This is a review of the latest production of Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls. After the announcement of Dunhill’s re-entry into the U.S. market, I met with CAO International, the new U.S. importer / distributor … (for the moment -article here) … at the IPCPR Show in New Orleans. CAO’s Tommy Yates generously supplied me [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Dunhill Tobaccos are in Stock! 1 year, 6 months ago
Black Friday has come early for pipe smokers wanting to get their hands on Dunhill pipe tobaccos here in the US.
We received a call from SmokingPipes.com that they just checked in a HUGE shipment of Dunhill.
Get them while they’re hot! Order here.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Marty Pulvers Interview from the West Coast Pipe Show 1 year, 6 months ago
On the last day of the West Coast Pipe Show, as things were starting to wind down, we were finally able to corner Marty Pulvers, one of the show’s organizers. Marty has a long history in the pipe business. For nearly 20 years, he owned and operated the retail shop Sherlock’s Haven, in San Francisco’s [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Interview with Tobacco Blender Russ Ouellette 1 year, 6 months ago
Russ Ouellette is the tobacco blender of the widely popular Hearth & Home pipe tobacco blends. There are over 30 blends covering a wide variety of styles and tastes. Hearth & Home has Aromatics to English and everything in between, and they are all high quality tobaccos that have received numerous rave reviews. Russ presented [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Interview with Tobacco Blender Russ Ouellette 1 year, 6 months ago
I forgot to mention that the new blends will be out after the new year.
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Admin commented on the blog post Interview with Gary B. Schrier, Pipeman, Author & Publisher 1 year, 6 months ago
Gary is a real cool guy. He is soft spoken, very intelligent and witty.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Interview with Gary B. Schrier, Pipeman, Author & Publisher 1 year, 6 months ago
Gary B. Schrier, the owner of Briar Books Press, has some unique book offerings specifically crafted for the pipe enthusiast. He has published the only existing "lifestyle guide" for the pipe smoker (and collector) titled, "Confessions of a Pipeman". He has also brought back to life several out of print books and catalogs. Gary was [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Bob Swanson - Perry White Pipes Interview 1 year, 6 months ago
The 2nd Annual West Coast Pipe Show was held during the first weekend in November in Las Vegas, Nevada, and PipesMagazine.com was there covering this unique event for pipe enthusiasts on the west coast. Bob Swanson, the pipe maker behind Perry White Pipes presented the first seminar of the show, which was informative, entertaining, and [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Bob Swanson - Perry White Pipes Interview 1 year, 6 months ago
What part do you disagree with Cortez? All of it? LOL.
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Admin commented on the blog post Bob Swanson - Perry White Pipes Interview 1 year, 6 months ago
Cynthia was awesome. This was her first one. We did it with no rehearsal in one take, one the very first take.
I know there were some imperfections that could’ve been fixed with multiple takes, but we were already holding up the next seminar and had to keep moving.
There will be more videos going up very [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Bob Swanson - Perry White Pipes Interview 1 year, 6 months ago
Cynthia was awesome. This was her first one. We did it with no rehearsal in one take, on the very first take.
I know there were some imperfections that could’ve been fixed with multiple takes, but we were already holding up the next seminar and had to keep moving.
There will be more videos going up very [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Arango Cigar Co. Acquires XYZ Direct’s Assets and Distribution Rights 1 year, 6 months ago
Arango Cigar Co. has purchased the assets and distribution rights of XYZ Direct, Ltd. Arango also owns the Wessex brand as part of the agreement.
In addition to the entire Wessex line of products, Arango will also distribute Denicotea products, Rattray’s tobaccos, Chacom pipes from France, Mastro de Paja pipes and humidors from Italy, leather goods [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Is there a tobacco shortage or a pipe boom … or both? 1 year, 6 months ago
I’m not sure what to make of this. Is the pipe smoker market growing at a pace where producers have underestimated their production?
You may have seen Mac Baren’s advertising here in September and October. They renewed for two more months of advertising and then requested their ads be pulled because they are completely sold out [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Dunhill & Escudo Navy De Luxe the Same? 1 year, 6 months ago
As I’m sitting here writing a review of Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls and describing what it is like, I suddenly realized that it reminded me of Escudo Navy De Luxe. Then I realized that they are both made in the same factory and both have Virginia and Perique. I stopped my review of Dunhill [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill & Escudo Navy De Luxe the Same? 1 year, 6 months ago
cortezattic said: “On the labels, under the name you will find an identical pen-stroke flourish.”
Oh yeah! How did I miss that! There are exactly the same, and my other Dunhill tins do not have that mark.
cortezattic said: “The coin diameters look about the same. Are the coins the same thickness?
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Smokers Should Be Concerned About New Cigarette Laws 1 year, 6 months ago
Different consumers use different types of tobacco. There are cigarette smokers, cigar smokers and pipe smokers.
Cigarette smokers are the most vilified people in today’s society, short of child predators, but not by much.
Pipes and cigars are considered "luxury tobaccos" and cigarettes are considered to be different, and rightly so in many ways. Cigarettes are a [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post No Smoking on Campus! Really? 1 year, 6 months ago
LOL Ethan!
That’s a great story. Seeing the title of your post, I was ready to get ticked off about more misguided stupidity, but instead I smiled and then my smile broke out into a full out laugh.
“Eventually he shrugged, said, ‘Smells good,’ and left.”
Awesome.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Getting Published on PipesMagazine.com 1 year, 6 months ago
Get Published Now with Your Own Blog
The quickest and easiest way to have your writing published on PipesMagazine.com is to become a member of the site, create your own free blog, and post away. You can write about your favorite pipes and tobaccos, about your experiences smoking, buying from different retailers, both online and offline, [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post On Paying Exorbitant Instant-Gratification Taxes 1 year, 6 months ago
Yes, it’s completely up to you or I, how we spend our money. That’s a good comparison with overnight shipping - you want it now, you pay more.
It would be silly to buy something and then complain how much it costs, yet sometimes people do that.
I too have paid much higher prices at a B&M [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Cynthia Needs to See You in Her Office to Discuss Pipe Smoking 1 year, 6 months ago
There is just something about a beautiful woman dressed in office attire with glasses and her hair up. If you’re "hot for teacher", think librarians are sexy, and feel the best part about working in an office is the ladies apparel, then you’ll love this photo shoot. Cynthia, our newest "Pipe Babe" is smoking a [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Boswell’s Tobacco ROCKS!! 1 year, 6 months ago
Excellent! It’s great to get high quality service. It doesn’t happen much these days, but in the pipe business, good old fashioned customer service still exists.
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Admin commented on the blog post A Low Point in High Point 1 year, 6 months ago
I was at the old location.
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Admin commented on the blog post A Low Point in High Point 1 year, 6 months ago
I was at Pipe & Pint earlier this year and will have an article on them shortly.
North Carolina is beautiful, and it is tobacco country.
It is disheartening when things change in the wrong direction though.
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Admin commented on the blog post Peterson Old Dublin - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 6 months ago
Nice review Bob. I’ve heard this blend mentioned in many different forum threads and reviews and was wondering what it was like. I like your old tin. That’s pretty cool.
Was it vacuum sealed? It seems like the kind of tin that is, and based on you saying it was moist after five years, it must [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Think of a Purple Giraffe 1 year, 6 months ago
And at the end of the bowl it tastes like Cafe Mocha.
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Think of a Purple Giraffe 1 year, 6 months ago
I am smoking G.L. Pease Westminster right now, and on a re-light 2/3rds through the bowl, I got a little taste of Pizza crust, like when you get a piece that is a little burnt on the bottom.
Side note: The tin of open tobacco pictured at the beginning of this article is actually G.L. Pease [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2010 World Pipesmoking Championship, Estoril, Portugal 1 year, 6 months ago
That was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. You described it well Raymond. You are not only a great slow smokers, but a great writer as well.
Thanks for painting a vivid picture of your exciting trip for us.
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Admin commented on the blog post 2010 World Pipesmoking Championship, Estoril, Portugal 1 year, 6 months ago
That was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. You described it well Raymond. You are not only a great slow smoker, but a great writer as well.
Thanks for painting a vivid picture of your exciting trip for us.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: CAO and Dunhill Pipe Tobacco Distribution in Question 1 year, 6 months ago
What will happen with the distribution of CAO and Dunhill Pipe Tobaccos?
It’s funny how you start working on one thing, and then something unexpected sends you in an entirely different direction. I started working on a tobacco review of Dunhill De Luxe Navy Rolls, and in the midst of gathering information found out that CAO [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Broken Pipe: Kyoichiro Tsuge Founder of Tsuge Pipe Passes 1 year, 6 months ago
We received the following email from Tsuge Pipe this morning at 6:19 am.
Dear Sirs,
I regret to inform you that Kyoichiro Tsuge founder of TSUGE PIPE passed away early this morning (dated 2nd Nov).
Kyoichiro Tsuge was 99 years old. He is father of Sab Tsuge.
Dates:
5th Nov Friday 18:00-19:00
6th Nov Saturday 11:00-12:00
Place:
Higashi-Honganji
Nishi-Asakusa 1-5-5, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Why Do I Enjoy Pipes? A Meditation 1 year, 6 months ago
That’s a great story on how you got started on pipes and how much you enjoy them. I always like hearing about that.
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Admin commented on the blog post Merger Creates Largest Pipe Tobacco Co. in the World 1 year, 6 months ago
Thanks for that link. That’s a nice list of tobaccos by STG. As far as it being complete depends upon one’s point of view.
Yes, BAT owns the Dunhill trademark.
They also have ownership in STG.
STG owns Orlik.
Orlik makes Dunhill and all of the brands listed on the STG page you referenced, plus several more not [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Think of a Purple Giraffe 1 year, 6 months ago
I have found that it helps me to ask my girlfriend, Laura, to smell an opened tin of tobacco and tell me what it smells like. Then I smell it again, and I can detect what she got. I also asked her son once when he was here.
Some of the tin aromas I was able [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Danish Pipe Artisan Peter Heding 1 year, 6 months ago
One of my favorite books is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. The basic message of the book is to throw away conventionality and practicality, and to follow your dreams instead. Then you will find true happiness and success. This message is prevalent throughout many of Coelho’s books, and one I subscribe to. However, it is [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Smokers: The Primary Investors In The American Lifestyle 1 year, 6 months ago
By C. R. S. Lyles
Let’s face it: smoking is not collectively "in vogue" anymore.
Yet the irony of the fact is that the matchslingers of this world, who often find themselves wanting for the support of the American people (and more importantly, the American lawmakers), are the biggest contributors to the American way of life.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Savinelli Pipe Trunk Show Event November 3-4 1 year, 6 months ago
There will be a Savinelli Pipe Trunk Show Event in New York City at De La Concha Tobacconist November 3 & 4, 2010.
TIME: 9:30a - 7:00p
LOCATION:
De La Concha Tobacconist
1390 Avenue of the Americas, New York City
One of the most anticipated pipe and cigar events is finally here. Join Savinelli USA National Sales Manager Steven [...] -
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Admin wrote a new blog post: How to Quit Cigarettes - Smoke a Pipe! 1 year, 6 months ago
The anti-smoking crowd loves to say there is no safe alternative to cigarettes … but are there better choices? Yes, there are. One of the best alternatives to cigarettes is pipe smoking. Why do I say this? Well, first of all, as you’ve probably guessed, I am a pipe smoker. I get great enjoyment from [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Broken Pipe: Herb Brigham of Brigham Enterprises Inc. Passes 1 year, 7 months ago
Herb Brigham died September 30th at the age of 94. Herb was the son of Roy Brigham founder of Brigham Enterprises, a Canadian pipe manufacturer since 1906. Herb joined the firm at an early age and eventually took his father’s place as head of the firm.
His Obituary read:
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Admin commented on the blog post Artisan Pipe Maker Joe Nelson Interview 1 year, 7 months ago
That was a great interview. Thanks Bob.
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Admin commented on the blog post Art of the Pipe -Here it comes, the Seasonal Posts 1 year, 7 months ago
I really like Kajun Kake. Even though it doesn’t have cigar leaf in it, it reminds me of smoking a cigar.
Hearth & Home Sunjammer’s name had me fooled. I was thinking it would be something like Peterson Sunset Breeze, but it was nothing like that.
It’s a great Latakia blend with some spiciness and sweetness.
I haven’t [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Richmond Pipe Show 2010 Report 1 year, 7 months ago
The 26th Annual CORPS Exposition & Celebration, or “The 2010 Richmond Pipe Show” as it’s commonly known, took place the first weekend of October; 1st, 2nd, &3rd 2010.
The Richmond show is one of the longest running pipe shows, and the second largest after the Chicago Pipe Show. The show attracts a semi-national crowd of pipe [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Denmark - The land of Vikings, Tall Blondes & Pipemakers 1 year, 7 months ago
@jcsnaps - “Did you ever post a picture of that messterpiece pipe you got to make?”
Yes, you can see it in the forums here:
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/made-my-own-pipe-in-denmark -
Admin commented on the blog post Friday Night at the Richmond Pipe Show 2010 1 year, 7 months ago
More info on the Richmond show is up here:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-manufacturer-retailer-spotlight/richmond-pipe-show-2010-report/ -
Admin commented on the blog post Social Acceptance… 1 year, 7 months ago
Great observations and experiences Ray.
I think pipe smoking is the only form of smoking that doesn’t automatically repel non-smokers.
I think I’m going to have to hit the park bench today and people-watch.
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Pipe Tobaccos Now Coming mid-November 2010 1 year, 7 months ago
Chris, that is my understanding, that they are trying to build ample stock, which is the reason for the delay.
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Admin commented on the blog post Time 1 year, 7 months ago
Carpe diem my brother, and heal.
This post was anything but boring.
Thanks for your service.
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Admin commented on the blog post Finding the time to smoke… 1 year, 7 months ago
Fixing up the garage with a comfortable chair and a cheap way to watch TV or listen to music is a good idea. Cortez’ idea is really good, but it might be more challenging to pull off.
I can kind of relate. I can sort of smoke in the condo, but I am affected by the [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Don’t Believe Everything You Read, Cigar Association Warns Pelham Mayor 1 year, 7 months ago
Pelham, Alabama - The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association strongly suggests that Pelham Mayor Don Murphy and the Alabaster City Council change their reading habits to include factually balanced materials when it comes to smoking bans and secondhand smoke.
That position was taken by the IPCPR when Mayor Murphy, who announced this week he [...] -
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Admin commented on the blog post The Davidoff Disaster 1 year, 7 months ago
Here’s another blog post that expands a little on my comments above. We are discussing the differences between pipes and cigars.
http://pipesmagazine.com/colonelmcmuf/pipe-smoking/explaining-the-unobtainable
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Admin commented on the blog post It’s Elementary, My Dear 1 year, 7 months ago
The pipe looks great Dave, and you look mighty spiffy with it in your picture.
I have to get a Calabash one day. I hope I can find a traditional gourd calabash.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl Releases New Blends at Richmond Pipe Show 2010 1 year, 7 months ago
I smoked both U.S.S. Mason and Montford Point Marine at the show and they are both excellent.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl Releases New Blends at Richmond Pipe Show 2010 1 year, 7 months ago
I smoked both U.S.S. Mason and Montford Point Marine at the show and they are both excellent.
Good job on the video Bob. I was trying to signal Chris to turn the tins the right way. We almost got it. LOL.
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Admin commented on the blog post Statistical BS! 1 year, 7 months ago
This is an excellent post Garth. Thank you for taking the time to write it.
It’s so amazing how many lies there are out there just spouted off as truth and I bet ALL the non-smokers instantly believe every one of them.
@ Cortez - Bob and I were talking about this the other day - smoke [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Artisan Pipe Maker Bob Hayes Interview 1 year, 7 months ago
That’s right Lawrence! I didn’t have a pipe, and I should have.
Larry, thanks for that. I was trying to get some promotion in there for Bob. No offense to him, but I guess he is a pipe maker and not a salesman. We did this totally impromptu, as you could tell.
If we had planned it, [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl Kajun Kake Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 7 months ago
Thanks Cortez. I am glad you enjoyed the review.
Have you had a chance to try Kajun Kake yet?
I just recently tried Mississippi Mud, and it is a little bit similar, but not exactly the same.
Interestingly, the packaging is similar colors, and I think what makes them a little similar in taste is the mix of [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Artisan Pipe Maker Bob Hayes Interview 1 year, 7 months ago
Thanks for the article and video editing Bob.
Jeez, I was talking fast. I’ll try to talk slower next time. It’s the Jersey Boy coming out in me. I’m like The Wolf “I think fast, I talk fast and I need you guys to act fast if you wanna get out of this”.
I’m all about the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The Fickle Nature of First Impressions 1 year, 7 months ago
There was a price sticker in there Tony, but I have now removed it. I will have a talk with our staff photographer and photo editor for sleeping on the job on that one. It’s hard to get good help.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl - Good Ol’ American Tobacco 1 year, 7 months ago
Thanks Stephen. It was a really enjoyable trip. - Kevin
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Admin commented on the blog post Savinelli Black Cavendish Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 7 months ago
Thank you pipmannen.
The pipe is a Savinelli Milano Handmade Smooth Bent Dublin.
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Admin commented on the blog post Savinelli Black Cavendish Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 7 months ago
Thank you pipmannen.
The pipe is a Savinelli Milano Handmade Smooth Bent Dublin. The only markings are Hand made, Italy on the shank and 6M on the stem.
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Admin commented on the blog post The Fickle Nature of First Impressions 1 year, 7 months ago
I know I’ve had several times where I disliked a tobacco at first, but tried it 1 or 2 times more and then it became one of my favorite blends.
I have also had the occasion to love something the first time I smoked it, and then completely fallen out of love with it later.
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Admin commented on the blog post Friday Night at the Richmond Pipe Show 2010 1 year, 7 months ago
LOL Sykes. Too late now, and I think you look fine.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl - Good Ol’ American Tobacco 1 year, 7 months ago
Glad you enjoyed it Captain Bob. You should come around here more often.
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Admin commented on the blog post Arango Cigar Co. Debuts Four Diverse Pipe Designs by Erik Nording for Summer 2009 1 year, 7 months ago
LOL Mr. Brizzi! I was joking. I love meat.
PETA stands for People Eating Tasty Animals.
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Admin commented on the blog post Denmark - The land of Vikings, Tall Blondes & Pipemakers 1 year, 7 months ago
When I was walking around Christiania, there was tons of pot and hash in plain sight, for sale on tables with signs with their names.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl - Good Ol’ American Tobacco 1 year, 7 months ago
I’m glad you guys enjoyed the video and interview. Dr. Kenn, there will be more to come from Denmark. We will have video tours of the Mac Baren and Orlik factories in the future.
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Admin commented on the blog post An Ode to Meerschaum 1 year, 7 months ago
That was great. I’m not usually that into poetry, but I liked that.
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Pipe Tobacco Returns to the US 1 year, 8 months ago
The latest word is that it will be closer to early October for them to be arriving in the US, so probably more like mid-October to be on retail shelves.
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Admin commented on the blog post Inspiration from Many Sources (Ideas for New Tobacco Blends) 1 year, 8 months ago
Thanks Andy. I fixed that in the article just now after seeing your comment.
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren 7 Seas Royal Blend - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 8 months ago
Mac Baren has done a great job with their entry into the American style aromatic tobacco blends. Thanks for the review Bob.
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Admin commented on the blog post The Second Annual West Coast Pipe Show 1 year, 8 months ago
That’s just one of the many things I love about Vegas. You can smoke just about anywhere. Sin City is my kind of town.
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Admin commented on the blog post Denmark - The land of Vikings, Tall Blondes & Pipemakers 1 year, 8 months ago
Thanks Steen. I had a great time in Denmark. Maybe we can meet up next time.
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Admin commented on the blog post Romeo’s Downtown Pipe & Tobacco Co. 1 year, 8 months ago
Thanks Tyler. That was one of the first articles we ever published. Frank and I started our pipe businesses around the same time.
I corrected the store hours in the article. Thanks for that correction. What pipe shop would actually open at 8 am? Where did that come from? LOL.
I added the map with directions to [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Denmark - The land of Vikings, Tall Blondes & Pipemakers 1 year, 8 months ago
Hello Arko,
Next time I come to Denmark, we have to meet up and eat, drink, and smoke.
I actually did visit the Paul Olsen B&M. I bought a bunch of tobacco that we can’t get in the US and I stayed for a while in the store smoking while Laura shopped for clothes.
I didn’t mention it [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Denmark - The land of Vikings, Tall Blondes & Pipemakers 1 year, 8 months ago
Larry, there aren’t really any language problems. Most of the people speak English very well. Laura did some touring around while I was with Sykes, and she told me that some of the bus drivers didn’t speak English, and they had to point to places on a map, or bus numbers to give her directions. [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post McCranie’s Pipe and Tobacco Shop, Charlotte NC 1 year, 8 months ago
The new McCranie’s tobacco blend, Somerled, is available now on their website.
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Admin commented on the blog post An Annual Autumnal Fall into Latakia 1 year, 8 months ago
Doc, you did a great job of transporting me back to the feel of Autumn in the Northern climes.
I think there’s just something about Fall, and the coming holiday season too, that seem to go with pipe smoking.
Perhaps it’s the history of college professors and college students smoking pipes, with school starting in the Fall, [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Smoke House Thoughts 1 year, 8 months ago
Hey Fred, yeah, that DDoS attack on SP really got me annoyed, and a little worried too. I don’t know what’s wrong with people. They really do deserve to be punished, and not lightly either.
They need to be wearing orange jump suits and living in a 3×4 cell.
I’ve only read the first half of P&T [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren 7 Seas Regular Blend - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 8 months ago
I’ve smoked this one too and it is was surprised at how much I liked it since I’ve been sticking mostly to Va/Pers and English blends lately. 7 Seas regular blend is excellent.
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Admin commented on the blog post Captain Black Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 8 months ago
Jeremiah, the Lucienne pipes are great for handouts. They are not bad at all for their price. They smoke just fine.
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Admin commented on the blog post Dust in the Wind - A Primer on Tobacco Moisture 1 year, 8 months ago
Thanks Greg. That was appreciably improved, immensely facile to read, and most breviloquent for my indubitably assiduous schedule.
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Admin wrote on Bottotef’s wire: 1 year, 8 months ago
Hello Walter. I’m in St. Pete too. I’m downtown near the Bank of America building.
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Admin commented on the blog post Dust in the Wind - A Primer on Tobacco Moisture 1 year, 8 months ago
I think this is a great article and I was thrilled to have Greg write it. I often request writing on certain topics, but Greg came up with this one and it was a great idea since it is such an often discussed topic.
@ Jim Sides
If you want simpler verbiage, read the stuff I write. [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren Navy Flake Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 8 months ago
Navy Flake does not seem to have a high nicotine content.
The strongest flake I have ever smoked is Peterson Irish Flake. It makes my head spin.
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Admin commented on the blog post Art of the Pipe - Ritual 1 year, 8 months ago
Wow, Grant’s looks really cool. I am bummed we didn’t get to go there when I was in San Fran.
I like when I read about pipe smoking and it makes me want to smoke. I can almost smell the tobacco while reading this.
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Admin commented on the blog post Art of the Pipe - Warm Weather smoking? 1 year, 9 months ago
I like the McClelland Christmas 2003 Blend. Aside from that, I will tend to smoke some more aromatics around the holidays for two reasons.
1. They seem more festive with the aromas they produce, and
2. They please the extra family and friends that tend to be around during the holidays.Otherwise, I just smoke everything all [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Pipe Tobacco Returns to the US 1 year, 9 months ago
BAT’s response to the above question:
We are currently available in Germany, through Gebr. Heinemann .. Our default offer in Germany is the box of five; My Mixture 965, Standard Mixture Medium, Early Morning Pipe, Nightcap and Royal Yacht. We wlll be adding distributors in Europe, Asia and the Middle East over the course of the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipes are for Everyone 1 year, 9 months ago
Sorry krumblekake. No offense meant.
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Admin commented on the blog post Hello to everyone that probably wont read this… 1 year, 9 months ago
I was wondering what was going on in that picture. Now I know.
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Admin commented on the blog post My first Nording 1 year, 9 months ago
It looks great! Enjoy it. I have two Nordings myself. One is a large freehand, and the other is from the Hunter series; The Boar.
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Admin commented on the blog post Review: invicta Briars 1 year, 9 months ago
Sounds great Don. Any chance we can see a picture?
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Admin commented on the blog post The Art of the Pipe - What the smoke can tell us 1 year, 9 months ago
I am doing that right now and it is so nice and relaxing … mmm.
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Pipe Tobacco Returns to the US 1 year, 9 months ago
Check this thread for an update:
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Admin wrote on the wire of picture 1 year, 9 months ago
Wow.
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Admin commented on the blog post Country Girl Smoking a Corn Cob Pipe 1 year, 9 months ago
I guess I need to start making screen savers and wallpapers. Simon, I have larger size photos if you want me to send you a few.
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease Cumberland - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 9 months ago
I’m smoking Cumberland for the first time and I like it. I’m smoking it at 2 in the afternoon after some hearty Ropa Vieja for lunch. It is a nice old-school Burley / Virginia taste like ATL says, and it does become fuller as it goes. I am definitely getting a little of the cedar [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dedicating Tobacco Pipes to Pipe Tobacco Blends 1 year, 10 months ago
I am so glad I am doing it right!
I don’t dedicate at all. I just like to pick up whatever pipe I feel like smoking and whatever tobacco I feel like smoking and don;t want to have to worry about any rules.
It’s a great article Bob, and I can certainly see why someone would [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dedicating Tobacco Pipes to Pipe Tobacco Blends 1 year, 10 months ago
I am so glad I am doing it right!
I don’t dedicate at all. I just like to pick up whatever pipe I feel like smoking and whatever tobacco I feel like smoking and don’t want to have to worry about any rules.
It’s a great article Bob, and I can certainly see why someone would [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Pipe Tobacco Returns to the US 1 year, 10 months ago
Andrew, the trade show referenced is IPCPR, which is for the trade only. The general public is not allowed in.
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Pipe Tobacco Returns to the US 1 year, 10 months ago
It seems there will be more blends coming “based on demand” according to BAT. There is no firm date on those yet. The article has been updated with the new information above.
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Pipe Tobacco Returns to the US 1 year, 10 months ago
Al, thanks for the info, and the link to the thread on SF.
Our info is straight from British American Tobacco, who controls the Dunhill Pipe Tobacco brand.
However, we have a call into CAO, and BAT to see what they say about this.
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Admin commented on the blog post The art of the pipe 1 year, 10 months ago
Yes, pipe smoking is special and different, and so are the people that smoke pipes.
Maybe one of the characters in one of your upcoming novels can be a pipe smoker Sascha?
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Admin commented on the blog post A Glut of Masterpieces 1 year, 10 months ago
There’s some great stuff on that list Garrett. I only have about 1/3rd of them. I guess I have to get shopping.
I’m glad to see you back posting.
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Admin commented on the blog post Balkan Sasieni Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 10 months ago
Glad you liked the review.
Yes, I did in fact purchase that tin from a local tobacconist for retail of $18.10 here in Florida. I think we have the 2nd or 3rd highest tobacco tax rate in the country.
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Admin commented on the blog post Sykes Wilford Interview Part III (Conclusion) 1 year, 10 months ago
Thank you so much Rick! I’m honored that you were one of the first to read and comment on the article.
Keep it going Collin! That is great news!
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Admin commented on the blog post 90 Days and Counting…Due Diligence III 1 year, 10 months ago
Good luck Raymond. I know you’ll make us proud over there.
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Admin commented on the blog post Hearth & Home Ten to Midnight - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 10 months ago
It sounds like a good straight forward Balkan with the smoky and citrus notes combined. I think I would like it.
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Admin commented on the blog post The Smoke Shop - Annapolis, Maryland 1 year, 10 months ago
That sounds like a great shop. You know it’s going to be great when it is in their blood for three generations. He has a lot of good tobacco on the shelf too.
I’m adding him to the Pipe Store Locator.
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Admin commented on the blog post Las Vegas Pipe Club 1 year, 10 months ago
Looks like you’re going to have to start one!
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Admin commented on the blog post 4th Salute From Smokehouse 1 year, 10 months ago
Happy 4th Fred!
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Admin commented on the blog post SmokingPipes.com - Bringing a Nostalgic Pastime to a New Era 1 year, 10 months ago
Jim Greenberg said:
I believe that pipe smoking may appeal to the cigar-smoking crowd who are willing to plunk down one- or two-hundred bucks or more for a box of quality stogies.
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Jim, PipesMagazine.com has a half-page ad in the current issue of Smoke Magazine on page 24.
You can see it here:
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Admin commented on the blog post Holy Smokes! 1 year, 10 months ago
Welcome Fred.
I am looking forward to your future fun posts here.
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Admin commented on the blog post Who Was Caesar Rodney? 1 year, 10 months ago
Wow, that is a great story and I am disappointed to admit that this is the first time I’ve heard it.
And what if Columbus never invented America? Then where would we be? Just kidding.
Caesar Rodney was a real man. That is for sure.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl Sunday Picnic - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 10 months ago
That sounds delicious and interesting. I have an unopened tin of this that may be opened sooner now.
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Admin commented on the blog post The Davidoff Disaster 1 year, 10 months ago
I love Las Vegas, and I love the Venetian, but I am not surprised to hear this at all.
Davidoff has several small kiosks and some small store spaces in several hotels and casinos on the strip. In general it seems Davidoff is much more interested in the cigar side of the business, which is of [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The Davidoff Disaster 1 year, 10 months ago
I love Las Vegas, and I love the Venetian, but I am not surprised to hear this at all.
Davidoff has several small kiosks and some small store spaces in several hotels and casinos on the strip. In general it seems Davidoff is much more interested in the cigar side of the business, which is of [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe in Hand; Exhale 1 year, 10 months ago
Wilson, I truly enjoying reading your blog posts. I am always glad to see when a new post shows up on the home page from you.
I can relate to what you are saying as I haven’t had a chance to smoke in 3 days, which I thought was a long time!
LMAO at the announcement that [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Confessions of a Tobbacco Purist 1 year, 10 months ago
I am really enjoying reading your blog posts Raymond. Your types of posts here are what I had always hoped the member’s blogs would be like. (That goes for some others too, like pstlpkr, and I think cortez has done some blogging too.)
As to the discussion here, I mostly agree regarding your personal tastes and [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post SmokingPipes.com - Bringing a Nostalgic Pastime to a New Era 1 year, 10 months ago
Keeper, Our entire site is “copied from pamphlets that were written in 1905″, but don’t tell anyone. Shhh.
Just kidding. Thanks for such a well-thought out response, and same to cortezattic with some good points.
The Internet is extremely integral to the growth of the pipe smoking (and collecting) hobby.
As far as personal 1 on 1 mentoring, [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post SmokingPipes.com - Bringing a Nostalgic Pastime to a New Era 1 year, 10 months ago
Keeper, Our entire site is “copied from pamphlets that were written in 1905″, but don’t tell anyone. Shhh.
Just kidding. Thanks for such a well-thought out response, and same to cortezattic with some good points.
The Internet is extremely integral to the growth of the pipe smoking (and collecting) hobby.
As far as personal 1 on 1 mentoring, [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dan Tobacco Re-Introduces Old CAO Blends 1 year, 10 months ago
I’m going to buy them all before anyone else does. Mwa ha ha ha!
Just kidding.
Have you had any of these Bob? Anyone?
What do you think of them?
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl #417P Night Train - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 10 months ago
Ok, as Cortez said, I just got my ticket punched too!
I am smoking Night Train right now. When I broke open the brick, it smelled like I was back in the different tobacco processing plants I visited in North Carolina.
As Raymond said, this is definitely a “must for tobacco purists”.
This is tobacco flavored tobacco.
It [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Due Diligence, Part 2 1 year, 11 months ago
I’m going to whoop Raymond’s butt next time!
Yeah right. That’ll never happen.
Now, I really know why you were the winner Raymond.
You take this stuff seriously and you really know what you are doing.
You do a great job of telling the story and making it interesting too.
What you described with the tobacco being all stuck to [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Due Diligence 1 year, 11 months ago
Raymond, The Briary sounds like a great place. It would be my home away from home if I lived there.
And you did win the contest in Chicago!
Congratulations on that!
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl #417P Night Train - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 11 months ago
Bob, thanks for the review. This is one I have been waiting to hear about.
Raymond, thanks for the instructions and advice on storing this and preparing it.
I was at C&D last month and acquired a 1-pound brick of Night Train. Party at my house!
I guess I should go stick it in the freezer.
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Admin commented on the blog post Health Benefits of Pipe Smoking 1 year, 11 months ago
Thanks for the very informative comments Richard.
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Admin commented on the blog post Busy, Busy, Busy….. 1 year, 11 months ago
I am very upset that you haven’t posted in so long, and I am very upset about your computer breaking and you not smoking much.
Other than that, there’s nothing to be upset about.
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Admin commented on the blog post New York Wants to Increase Pipe Tobacco Taxes from 46 percent to 75 percent 1 year, 11 months ago
Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, this passed.
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Admin commented on the blog post Greater Kansas City Pipe & Tobacco Show 1 year, 11 months ago
Sorry Cortez. We will not be able to make this one this year, but we most likely will next year.
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease Fillmore - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 11 months ago
I stand corrected by the blender himself! Ha!
The plum flavors did not come from the Perique as I thought.
Thanks for clearing that up Mr. Pease!
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease Chelsea Morning Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 11 months ago
Ha ha ha! Thanks Greg!
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Admin commented on the blog post Just for Him Shortcut to Mushrooms - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 11 months ago
Bob, I am smoking this one for the 3rd time as I read your review. It seems moist, but as you said, it smokes fine.
I thought the aroma and smoking flavor were both great. I didn’t get vanilla, but I definitely go an earthiness, and coffee.
It is definitely smoky and sweet.
I think you are probably [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post How to Pack My Pipes? 1 year, 11 months ago
Have a great trip Wilson. It’s nice and warm (read hot as heck) in Florida right now.
I have utilized both A & B and combined them both in one trip.
Most of my travel is flying, but I have a rule. I never check bags. Roll up as much of your clothing as possible. It takes [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2010 U.S. National Slow Smoking Championships 1 year, 11 months ago
This articles brings back the memory of how much fun this was! I was really surprised. I didn’t think it would be so much fun and I really enjoyed it even though I was third from last. Ha ha ha!
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Admin commented on the blog post 2010 U.S. National Slow Smoking Championships 1 year, 11 months ago
This article brings back the memory of how much fun this was! I was really surprised. I didn’t think it would be so much fun and I really enjoyed it even though I was third from last. Ha ha ha!
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease Fillmore - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 11 months ago
As soon as you mentioned “a hint of plumbs”, I knew it was the Perique. From your description, it seems like the Perique was used in this in the tradition of a “condiment tobacco” as it is often referred to - just adding a little something extra to the Virginia tobaccos. Add a little Latakia [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease Fillmore - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 11 months ago
As soon as you mentioned “a hint of plums”, I knew it was the Perique. From your description, it seems like the Perique was used in this in the tradition of a “condiment tobacco” as it is often referred to - just adding a little something extra to the Virginia tobaccos. Add a little Latakia [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Orange County Smoking Ban May Be Illegal 1 year, 11 months ago
Raymond, Bob didn’t post this or make the Hitler comparison in the photo. I did.
I am sorry if you are offended. You are entitled to your opinion.
I am entitled to exercise my First Amendment rights as well.
I am not by any means, insensitive to the Holocaust, or anti-Semitic.
I am not Jewish myself, but a [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Afternoon Passage to Lusambo 1 year, 11 months ago
That was an excellent story Wilson!
You are a great writer.
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Admin commented on the blog post Pro and Amateur 1 year, 11 months ago
Thanks Ray! Your check is in the mail.
Seriously though, I appreciate hearing you say that. It is what we try to achieve and maintain here - a fun, friendly welcoming environment for all pipe smokers no matter what type of pipe or tobacco you like to smoke.
LOL at “Stupid that we have to give [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Haiku 1 year, 11 months ago
That’s my favorite Haiku ever!
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease Union Square - Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 11 months ago
Ha ha ha classicgeek. I like Cafe Mochas too.
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease Union Square - Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 11 months ago
By the way, I’m off to get a cup of coffee flavored coffee.
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease Union Square - Pipe Tobacco Review 1 year, 11 months ago
I just want to know … Did it taste and smell like tobacco?
Just kidding Bob. I think it’s great when tobacco actually tastes like … tobacco.
So many reviews have tobacco tasting like 40 other things that aren’t tobacco.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but I sometimes think people get the impression that if they [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2010 Chicago Pipe Show New Products 1 year, 11 months ago
Thanks Jim, I fixed the spelling of Peder Jeppesen’s name.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl #067 Bayou Morning - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 1 year, 11 months ago
Check this out! I just smoked this again, and I totally love it!
I don’t know how my experience did a complete 180, but it did.
I actually forgot about my first time smoking it and how much I disliked it, or I probably wouldn’t have even loaded up a pipe with it again.
I have so much [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Remembering… 1 year, 11 months ago
I 2nd what pstlpkr said!
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Admin commented on the blog post Weekend 1 year, 11 months ago
See that? Sometimes fate works out for the better. You thought it was bad that you lost your tamper, but now you have two new ones, plus a new lighter.
I think I would have got the Zippo too.
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Admin commented on the blog post The Long and Winding Road 1 year, 11 months ago
That’s true Wilson. And even when we think we have found the perfect tobacco, there are so many variables that affect the experience that today’s perfect smoke might not be tomorrow’s perfect smoke.
It’s good to have old standbys, but variety and experiencing new things makes life so much more interesting.
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Admin commented on the blog post The Morning 1 year, 12 months ago
Enjoy the weekend and your pipes. I hope moving isn’t too much of a chore.
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Admin commented on the blog post Remembering Those that Gave Their Lives 1 year, 12 months ago
Well said Lawrence.
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Admin commented on the blog post Chicago Pipe Show 2010 Photo Montage 1 year, 12 months ago
I like how you blended the video and still in there, Bob. That’s very cool, and a nice memory of a great show and a fantastic time.
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Admin commented on the blog post Corncob Synchronicity 1 year, 12 months ago
How we experience things, and the different influences on the outcome of those experiences is always interesting to me.
There are so many subtle influences to the pipe smoking experience:
- The Setting
- Frame of mind at the time
- How relaxed or stressed you are
- What you may have eaten, drank, or are drinking at the time
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Admin commented on the blog post United Pipe Clubs of America (UPCA) Annual Meeting 1 year, 12 months ago
That’s the best idea I’ve heard all day Cortez!
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Admin commented on the blog post The Lady Smokes a Pipe 1 year, 12 months ago
I just feel like I could hang out with Chelsea all day smoking a pipe.
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Admin commented on the blog post A Cigar is a Cigar, but a Pipe is a Pipe 1 year, 12 months ago
Wow, that really was a classy send-off. I’ll have to remember that for when my time comes, which hopefully won’t be for a while. I think I probably have more cigars than friends, so there will be plenty to go around.
I smoked cigars on a daily basis from 1998 to 2009. In that same time [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post United Pipe Clubs of America (UPCA) Annual Meeting 2 years ago
It was nice of Doc Garr to invite us to the meeting. I hope we can work more closely with the UPCA in the future to further the hobby of pipe smoking.
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Admin commented on the blog post Packing the Car, Packing my Pipe 2 years ago
Have fun at the event. What event is it?
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Admin commented on the blog post CAO Eileen’s Dream - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years ago
You poor bastard.
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Admin commented on the blog post 2010 Doctor of Pipes Award Dinner 2 years ago
That was a super great dinner and awards, and great acceptance speeches.
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Admin commented on the blog post Artisan Pipe Maker Bob Gilbert Interview 2 years ago
Great job on the article and video Bob!
Bob Gilbert is just a cool down-to-earth dude and he makes amazing pipes. I just finished smoking mine now.
I have to ask him about the size of the tobacco chamber. My Bob Gilbert pipe seems to smoke longer than my other pipes. It smokes very cool and the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Today’s Smokes (SAT08MAY10) 2 years ago
Sounds like another great day AA!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Chicago Show “Hands On” Pipe Making Seminar 2 years ago
How would you like to make your own briar pipe?
Well that’s exactly what participants in the “Hands On” Pipe Making Seminar got to do at the Chicago Pipe Show at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles IL. It seems like it would be a lot of hard work, and it is, but with the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2010 Chicago Pipe Show - Pre-Show Part 2 2 years ago
Bob this is really a lot of work you did! I heard it takes 15 - 30 minutes per photo for processing! That’s 8 - 16 hours of work!
Oh never mind. That was someone else that said that.
Can you do me a favor and blur me out of the pictures. j/k
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Admin commented on the blog post 2010 Chicago Pipe Show - Pre-Show Part 2 2 years ago
Even though I was there myself, it is still great to see these pictures and the story of what we did. I actually forgot parts of it, and this helps bring it back. I also helped deplete the bar too. LOL.
I love the idea of all those NASPC blends relating to the Lord of the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Today’s Smokes (WED05MAY10) 2 years ago
Sounds like a nice day of smoking Wilson!
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Admin commented on the blog post New and Historic Additions 2 years ago
Dave, I love the idea of going with an antique pipe rack. Now I am thinking of checking the local antique store near me to see if they have one.
That’s real neat getting your dad’s and grandfather’s pipes. I would smoke them. I think you would be honoring them by doing so.
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Admin commented on the blog post Today’s Smokes 2 years ago
What kind of blend is Country Doctor?
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Admin commented on the blog post The Big Surprise 2 years ago
That is a big surprise Brad!
I remember meeting you last year when I went to my first show. Did I see you this time? I talked to so many people, I am not sure.
I am glad you are telling us about the new Sutliff Private Stock.
I had some from last year that I liked, but [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Arrival of the Aromatic Auteur 2 years ago
Yes, welcome Wilson!
Pipe or Tobacco Snobs are definitely not well received here. As long as you smoke any type of pipe and any type of tobacco, you can consider yourself part of the family. Welcome again.
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Admin commented on the blog post My Journey on the Trail of Pipe Smoking 2 years ago
I will see you at the show in Las Vegas Brad.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Chicago Pipe Show 2010 Day 1 Update 2 years ago
Here is a quick overview of some people, products and parties from day 1 of the Chicago Pipe Show 2010.
There will be detailed articles with a lot more details and information in the coming days and weeks, but we wanted to give you a quick update to hold you over. We are posting live from [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Davidoff Madison Avenue - In a Class All It’s Own 2 years, 1 month ago
I’m glad you enjoyed the video Louis. In retrospect, I wish I did wear a jacket for that one. I’ve been down in Florida too long where it is much more casual.
However, the shirt is actually a high-end casual silk Nat Nast shirt that cost about $150.
Here are some well-known people that wear Nat Nast [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The Squeaky Wheel 2 years, 1 month ago
It seems to never end, and only get worse.
Just this morning on the news I hear of people wanting to get rid of the Ronald McDonald character. They are comparing him to Joe Camel - a figure that appeals to children, marketing a product they deem unhealthy.
Guess what?
Everything is bad for you when you do [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post SWEDISH MATCH BORKUM RIFF WHISKEY PIPE TOBACCO REVIEW 2 years, 1 month ago
Joe - Thanks for a great story with a little background info on Borkum Riff, and how it brings back memories from your childhood, along with a nice review.
I still have to get some of this.
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Admin commented on the blog post Anti-Smoking Snobs 2 years, 1 month ago
Unfortunately, society has trained and continues to train people from childhood that it is acceptable to NOT mind one’s own damn business when it comes to the drone-minded rote recitation of anti-smoking propaganda.
It’s nice to have you back Mate. You can be a hermit and still hang out here.
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Admin commented on the blog post CAO Moontrance - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 1 month ago
It sounds like a good quality Danish-style aromatic where the tin aroma over-promises on the actual taste, but at least it gives you some taste and doesn’t have the bad qualities you listed in the end.
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Admin commented on the blog post CAO Moontrance - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 1 month ago
It sounds like a good quality Danish-style aromatic where the tin aroma over-promises on the actual taste, but at least it gives you some taste and doesn’t have the bad qualities you listed in the end.
Aromatic lovers will probably enjoy it. Strictly English smokers probably would not.
That is what I got from the review.
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Admin commented on the blog post Freedom of Choice Equals Freedom of Speech 2 years, 2 months ago
It all comes down to the government thinking they know what’s best for us, better than we do ourselves, with them having the urgent desire to impose their will on us because they think we are too dumb to make our own choices.
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Admin commented on the blog post Heading to Hollywood Fl for a week. Any pipe shops worth visiting? 2 years, 2 months ago
No, but this is something you should post in the forums rather than a blog post.
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Admin commented on the blog post Routine Tobacco Pipe Cleaning (With Videos) 2 years, 2 months ago
Great video Bob. This is basic stuff that we take for granted. It is a great video for everyone to watch.
I have been using the pipe sweetners you pictured. I have both of them, but haven’t tried the Brebbia yet.
For pipe cleaners, I like the BJ Long Tapered ones the best, even on the larger [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post New pipe, new tobacco and a new realization 2 years, 2 months ago
I have experienced the same thing Dave.
The tobacco and pipe combination can definitely make a difference.
I won’t go through the trouble of keeping a log either, but I do try to remember the really good combos.
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Admin commented on the blog post Review: Country Store Natural, by Sterling/1776 Tobacco Co. 2 years, 2 months ago
Tanks for the review Larry. This sounds like a very good pipe tobacco blend. I noticed on their site that they are offering free samples too.
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Admin commented on the blog post Review: Country Store Natural, by Sterling/1776 Tobacco Co. 2 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for the review Larry. This sounds like a very good pipe tobacco blend. I noticed on their site that they are offering free samples too.
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Admin commented on the blog post New Vintage Decade Series Perique Tobacco Announced 2 years, 2 months ago
LOL mrsmokeyman. I chose that music because it is New Orleans style Jazz and the Perique is grown near there.
No idea what the price will be surfmac.
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Admin commented on the blog post Perique Tobacco Legacy of 50 Years - Curtis Hymel 2 years, 2 months ago
Actually, P&T’s absence was rather curious. I was sitting at Mark’s table with his office people during lunch and overheard them talking. They were wondering where P&T Magazine was. They said they were expecting 2 people that RSVP’d, but they never showed up and the thing went from 12 noon and I left at 6:30 [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Perique Tobacco Legacy of 50 Years - Curtis Hymel 2 years, 2 months ago
In all the past years, the farmers did much more of the processing of the tobacco. After curing the leaves by hanging in the barn, the farmers used to de-stem the leaves and put the tobacco in the barrels. They used to deliver the tobacco already in barrels.
Now they just deliver the cured leaves. The [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The Mystique of Perique 2 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for the correction Florian. It’s been fixed in the article.
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Admin commented on the blog post New Vintage Decade Series Perique Tobacco Announced 2 years, 2 months ago
phil said: Just looking at the leaf, it makes me want to take a piece and stick it between my cheek and gum… I know it’s pipe tobacco …
Actually, one of the Perique farmers down here chews it.
pipedawg said: moking HH Acadian Perique by Mac Baren as I write this.
I was actually smoking the same [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post New Vintage Decade Series Perique Tobacco Announced 2 years, 2 months ago
midniteryder said: I just bought a tin of King William from Benningtons.
I will have to try that. Benningtons has great stuff.
Bob said: Yeah, Laura wanted to come too, so at least I can tell her, “well, Bob didn’t come either”. Ha ha ha!
fhb2532 said: did they search you on the way out?
No, but there were [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post New Vintage Decade Series Perique Tobacco Announced 2 years, 2 months ago
midniteryder said: I just bought a tin of King William from Benningtons.
I will have to try that. Benningtons has great stuff.
Bob said: I am insanely jealous that I couldn’t make it down there for the coverage!
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Admin commented on the blog post New Vintage Decade Series Perique Tobacco Announced 2 years, 2 months ago
It will not be on the market until 2011.
We will be sure to keep you informed.
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Admin commented on the blog post W.Ø. Larsen Old Fashioned Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 2 months ago
I’m glad you enjoyed the review guys, and I am sure you will enjoy the tobacco too. Anyone that doesn’t try this is really missing out.
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Tread on Pipe Tobacco or Anything Else 2 years, 2 months ago
Great points stdog!
I thought about Prince Albert too, but neglected to say anything.
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Admin commented on the blog post Bill Introduced to Further Raise Federal Taxes on Pipe Tobacco 2 years, 2 months ago
stdog said: If they were going after cigars now, how many pipe smokers would care?
I wager not many.I think you are right and that is the one of the general problems we take issue with.
The self segregation of smokers is allowing them to all be defeated by the anti-tobacco people.
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Admin commented on the blog post Bill Introduced to Further Raise Federal Taxes on Pipe Tobacco 2 years, 2 months ago
Thomas said: I tend not to follow pipe and cigar sites as most are (have been) too pretentious for me.
I invite you to join us Thomas. I don’t think we are pretentious here, and it is the last thing we want to be.
I hope you decide to join. We would love to have you.
Join here:
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Admin commented on the blog post McClelland Bombay Extra Personal Reserve 2 years, 2 months ago
Thanks Joe. I’ll make a note of that one.
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Tread on Pipe Tobacco or Anything Else 2 years, 2 months ago
Jimbo said: wouldn’t it be better to REPEAL the RYO tax?
Yes. I think that should be the next step.
I think we may be safe from HR4439 at this point. It doesn’t seem like it will get out of committee.
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Admin commented on the blog post The Ghost Reveals Itself 2 years, 2 months ago
This is my favorite part of your post Brad:
What was the previous owners pleasure? Aromatic, Virginias, Burley, English, or perhaps a nice balkan? The previous owners pleasure is the ghost and it somehow transcends the pipe itself. Call me crazy, but when I smoke an old pipe, I can not help but try to catch [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Tread on Pipe Tobacco or Anything Else 2 years, 2 months ago
Nelson,
I don’t think we are too far apart. I think we agree more than disagree, and both want a positive future for the pipe smoking hobby. I agree with you that we need more leadership from some bigger guns in the industry. We are seriously lacking in this area.
Maybe you and I can work together [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Tread on Pipe Tobacco or Anything Else 2 years, 2 months ago
Hello Nelson,
Thank you for commenting. I will answer your questions and comments one at a time.
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1. Why would you publicize renaming RYO cigarette tobacco as pipe tobacco?
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I am not sure if you are asking why I would here on PipesMagazine.com, or why someone else would.
I am not aware of anyone in the tobacco industry publicizing [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Tread on Pipe Tobacco or Anything Else 2 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for all the comments and compliments so far everyone.
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Vic said: I’d like to know where you guys where when roll-your-own and other tobacco taxes went up for S-CHIP. I use roll-you-own and the tax ended up being $2 more than the cost of the pound of tobacco.–> Hey man, I’m here [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Tread on Pipe Tobacco or Anything Else 2 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for all the comments and compliments so far everyone.
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Vic said: I’d like to know where you guys where when roll-your-own and other tobacco taxes went up for S-CHIP. I use roll-you-own and the tax ended up being $2 more than the cost of the pound of tobacco.–> Hey man, I’m here [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Desert Island Blends for Feb, ‘10 2 years, 2 months ago
Oops. I meant an accompanying series … but I didn’t really as I was just joking.
This is what happens when I get interrupted in the middle of something, which happens way too often.
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Admin commented on the blog post Desert Island Blends for Feb, ‘10 2 years, 2 months ago
Yes, j/k means joking.
The feeble attempt at a joke was the subtle difference in spelling between “Desert” and “Dessert”.
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Admin commented on the blog post Desert Island Blends for Feb, ‘10 2 years, 2 months ago
Garrett, I think you should have an accompanying for Dessert Island Blends too! j/k.
I haven’t tried Frog Morton on the Bayou yet, but I love regular Frog Morton, so I have to get some of this. I have unopened tins of Chelsea Morning and Escudo I am waiting to try soon.
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Admin commented on the blog post Where to find good pipes and tobacco in Houston 2 years, 2 months ago
Ay! My work is never done! LOL.
They are all in there now. Tobacco Cove was in before.
Thanks for reminding me Dave.
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Admin commented on the blog post Frustrations and New additions 2 years, 3 months ago
Benton Pipes are excellent pipes. They are made by FGT Enterprises, which is the wholesale division of Edwards Pipe & Tobacco.
Here is some info on each:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-manufacturer-retailer-spotlight/fgt-enterprises-inc-gordon-smith/http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-manufacturer-retailer-spotlight/edwards-pipe-tobacco-tampa-fl/
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Admin wrote on the wire of picture 2 years, 3 months ago
Cool pipes Aidan!
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Admin commented on the blog post Interview with Tim Ozgener, President of CAO International 2 years, 3 months ago
John Huber should walk around smoking a pipe everywhere he goes too, so then more people will start smoking pipes.
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Admin commented on the blog post Interview with Tim Ozgener, President of CAO International 2 years, 3 months ago
I’d like to see CAO introduce a blend of pipe tobacco that could be a cross over for the cigar guys. Get more cigar guys smoking pipes and increase our ranks on this side of the tobacco fence.
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Admin commented on the blog post Interview with Tim Ozgener, President of CAO International 2 years, 3 months ago
Tim seems like a super nice guy, and very bright. I hope everyone sends in their requests for what they would like to see from CAO as I think they can continue to make a fine contribution to the pipe tobacco market.
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Admin commented on the blog post Setting the benchmark 2 years, 3 months ago
I’m pretty confident I can win a contest.
In fast smoking that is!
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 2 years, 3 months ago
Thanks ST!
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Admin commented on the blog post Interview With Master Blender Russ Ouellette - Part 3 2 years, 3 months ago
That was a great interview. I felt like I was sitting there in the same room with both of you guys eavesdropping on your conversation.
Russ seems real down to earth. I can’t wait to meet him in Chicago.
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Admin commented on the blog post Castro Brothers (Davidus) Portrait - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 3 months ago
That sounds like a very interesting blend, and you described it in great detail. It sounds complex and interesting.
When you were talking about the citrus and coffee, I thought about an espresso with a twist of lemon.
The tin art and lettering looks a little like other tins that McClelland has made exclusively for others, like [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dottle Diggers, Ember Chasing And Slow Smoking 2 years, 3 months ago
That is very interesting and creative Pstlpkr.
So it’s not just how you smoke it, but how you tamp the tobacco that keeps it lit while smoking slow.
Nice work on the carving.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl Kajun Kake Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Rev. Hernandez! I’m glad my review was useful to you, and I hope you enjoy the Kajun Kake tobacco.
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Admin commented on the blog post Interview With Master Blender Russ Ouellette - Part 2 2 years, 3 months ago
Another interesting conversation with Russ Ouellette! Most people have now idea how many different types of tobacco there are, how many different processes and things you can do with it.
It’s almost like food and cooking. There are so many different recipes and different outcomes you can get from the same basic ingredients.
I like smoking a [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Interview With Master Blender Russ Ouellette - Part 1 2 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Mick, but thank Bob on this one. He did all the work, and it was his idea.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl Kajun Kake Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 3 months ago
Ha ha ha Mick. What are you smoking? You are giving me credit for Bob’s interview with Russ Ouellette, and Bob credit for my tobacco review.
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Admin wrote on the wire of the group The Virginia Club 2 years, 3 months ago
Back in 1998, when I first started smoking pipes, I bought a store blend of Virginia that was bright yellow and gold colors. It was sweet like Vanilla, but not cased, and didn’t bite at all.
I haven’t found something like that again until recently when I order some Nat Sherman Liberty Golden Virginia.
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Admin wrote on the wire of picture 2 years, 3 months ago
That’s a nice pipe rack Furandfeather!
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Admin commented on the blog post Interview With Master Blender Russ Ouellette - Part 1 2 years, 3 months ago
Thanks for that Bob.
It’s great to get to hear from someone like Russ that has so much knowledge and influence in the pipe smokers market.
That was interesting information about the tobaccos and how some of the things work behind the scenes to bring some of the most popular tobaccos to market.
I’m waiting for part II.
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Admin commented on the blog post Today is a good day. 2 years, 3 months ago
Wow. Gorgeous pipes! It’s like Christmas all over again at your house.
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Admin commented on the blog post First order from 4Noggins 2 years, 3 months ago
Wow, you got some nice stuff there dernebo! Enjoy it!
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Admin commented on the blog post Impugn My Tastebuds, Will You? 2 years, 3 months ago
This has been an interesting quest to follow Garrett.
I just acquired a tin of Escudo Navy Deluxe. I am looking forward to trying it soon.
Welcome to the Va/Per club. And you were already a member of the Latakia club, which I think leads many of us to the overall pipe tobacco lovers club.
I always enjoy [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Making the rounds…. 2 years, 3 months ago
I am looking forward to the interview Dave.
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Admin wrote on the wire of the group Samuel Gawith 2 years, 3 months ago
I love Commonwealth Mixture and Bracken Flake. They are two of the best tobaccos I have ever smoked. I just got a tin of Balken Flake that I haven’t opened yet.
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Admin commented on the blog post 2010 Pipe & Tobacco Shows 2 years, 3 months ago
Thank you José. We added you to the list.
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Admin wrote on the wire of the group Drug store tobacco group 2 years, 3 months ago
My favorite drug store blend is Captain Black. I usually smoke it if I am going to be around a large crowd of non-smokers and I receive a lot of compliments on it.
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Admin commented on the blog post An Absolute smoke 2 years, 3 months ago
130 blends of pipe tobacco! Wow! That’s a lot … well, except for Bob. That’s lunch for him.
Go Dave Go!
Can you get any pictures during your travels?
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipes are for Everyone 2 years, 3 months ago
Dek, that is exactly the opposite attitude and thinking we need to keep the immensely enjoyable hobby of pipe smoking around for many years to come.
The way you talk, you would prefer to have pipe smoking be a private fraternity where you have to fill out an application and pass a test, and then meet [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Just Say No to More Smoking Bans in MA 2 years, 3 months ago
Try this one Nelson:
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Admin commented on the blog post Ahh 2 years, 3 months ago
Ha ha ha! True!
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Admin commented on the blog post More pipes… 2 years, 3 months ago
Ha ha ha! Oh, I should have said PAD, but you do have TAD too. Me too! I have both.
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Admin commented on the blog post More pipes… 2 years, 3 months ago
Nice pipes dernebo!
I especially like the English Ascot Special and the Flamingo Old Briar.
I would say you have a progressive case of TAD. Welcome to the club.
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Admin commented on the blog post Hearth & Home (pipesandcigars.com) Virginia Spice - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 3 months ago
This sounds like a very interesting blend. I am starting to think I will never run out of new tobaccos to try.
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Admin commented on the blog post Ahh 2 years, 3 months ago
Thanks for the 4,000 word post Garrett. You know a picture is worth a thousand words.
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Admin commented on the blog post Whew! 2 years, 3 months ago
Good news Garrett! We knew it!
Smoke on my brother.
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Admin commented on the blog post Stop the Pipe Tobacco Tax 2 years, 3 months ago
Bruce -
You can look for more info here as far as contacting your rep.
https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml -
Tennwriter and Admin are now friends 2 years, 3 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Give me a corn cob pipe any day 2 years, 3 months ago
Hey Scott, thanks for joining and posting up. It’s great to have you here.
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Admin commented on the blog post Damn! Damn Damn Damn! 2 years, 4 months ago
I hope you don’t have to give up the pipe Garrett. Were you smoking a lot before you went to the dentist?
I had an almost similar experience several years back, but a little bit tamer.
I had been smoking my pipes a lot one week. Much more than usual. I was just getting into trying a [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Damn! Damn Damn Damn! 2 years, 4 months ago
I hope you don’t have to give up the pipe Garrett. Were you smoking a lot before you went to the dentist?
I had an almost similar experience several years back, but a little bit tamer.
I had been smoking my pipes a lot one week. Much more than usual. I was just getting into trying a [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Desert Island Blends for Jan ‘10 2 years, 4 months ago
I think for me there can be other variables more often afoot.
Sometimes certain pipes work good with some tobaccos and not others. I think you have written about a certain pipe of yours, a Chacom, that is great with one particular tobacco only.
Earlier this week I was smoking a favorite Latakia blend, Mac Baren’s HH [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Big Government Strikes Again 2 years, 4 months ago
As a service to the pipe smoking community and the industry of pipe makers and pipe tobacco producers we have set up a free service that will automatically send emails to your Senators and Congressmen.
We have already typed the letter for you. The system does everything. Just enter your address, we find the right contacts [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Big Government Strikes Again 2 years, 4 months ago
As a service to the pipe smoking community and the industry of pipe makers and pipe tobacco producers we have set up a free service that will automatically send emails to your Senators and Congressmen.
We have already typed the letter for you. The system does everything. Just enter your address, we find the right contacts [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Where to find good pipes and tobacco in Houston 2 years, 4 months ago
Wow, that sounds great. I added both of the Serious Cigars locations:
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Admin commented on the blog post Topical Pneumonia 2 years, 4 months ago
I hope you feel better soon Don. I always enjoy my pipes, but there are definitely times that you get that real zen moment. I wish there could be more of them.
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Admin commented on the blog post Where to find good pipes and tobacco in Houston 2 years, 4 months ago
Nice pipe rack picture Dave. I’m adding those two stores to the Pipe Store Locator.
Vanilla Custard sounds good. Is it a store blend?
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Admin commented on the blog post Bill Introduced to Further Raise Federal Taxes on Pipe Tobacco 2 years, 4 months ago
We have set up an online petition that will automatically send emails to your Senators and Congressmen. It looks up the right people and automatically sends it for you.
This is free.
I sprung for the $3 deal to also mail a printed letter.
http://www.rallycongress.com/stop-the-pipe-tobacco-tax/2826/stop-pipe-tobacco-tax/ -
Admin commented on the blog post Smoking a Pipe and Reminiscing 2 years, 4 months ago
I can’t wait to hear more ziggy! That’s a great story on getting started with pipe smoking, then stopping, and then getting inspired to do it again.
I want to hear about working in the pipe store and the other tobacconists you’ve visited around the world.
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Admin commented on the blog post Bill Introduced to Further Raise Federal Taxes on Pipe Tobacco 2 years, 4 months ago
This is absurd! Thanks for getting the information up as soon as we got it Bob.
Excellent commentary.
There will be more to come from our side on this.
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Admin commented on the blog post Desert Island Blends for Jan ‘10 2 years, 4 months ago
I have frequently had times where a favorite tobacco will not deliver the sublime experience it did before. Sometimes it may be for the same reason you described, Garrett. Other times there are different variables effecting the experience as well.
I’m glad Dark Star came back for you eventually.
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Admin commented on the blog post Tobaccos I am Smoking Right Now 2 years, 4 months ago
I still have to learn how to do this. I only tried it once and it was like mixing milk and beer - not a good cocktail. So that shied me away from trying again. I have to educated on making tobacco cocktails.
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Admin commented on the blog post Tobaccos I am Smoking Right Now 2 years, 4 months ago
I still have to learn how to do this. I only tried it once and it was like mixing milk and beer - not a good cocktail. So that shied me away from trying again. I have to get educated on making tobacco cocktails.
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Admin commented on the blog post The Chicago Pipe Show 2010 2 years, 4 months ago
Here’s some more info on the show:
Hello All,
Several people have asked for an early draft of our Show
activities for 2010 because they wish to plan out their Show schedules
and do not want to wait. I am still missing confirmation on two
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Admin commented on the blog post Hello world! 2 years, 4 months ago
Welcome aboard clanobucklin!
Which tobaccos are you currently smoking?
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Admin commented on the blog post Michael Gladis of Mad Men - Part III 2 years, 4 months ago
Thanks for the compliments guys! I love Mad Men too, and they won another Golden Globe on Sunday!
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Admin commented on the blog post Ugh 2 years, 4 months ago
I hate when that happens!
Bob is right though. I have tried some tobaccos that I didn’t like and when I tried them again I liked them.
Or it could just not be something you like.
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Admin commented on the blog post Melanie Warms Up with Her Pipe 2 years, 4 months ago
I have to admit that Melanie is my favorite. She has been shooting with me for several years for several different sites and always does a great job and is just stunning.
I started working with her when she was 19 years old and now she is 23.
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Admin commented on the blog post Troost Special Cavendish - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 4 months ago
Sounds like this one is similar to Prince Albert and Sir Walter Raleigh. Straight forward tobacco, simple.
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Admin commented on the blog post “Happy Day in a Sinister World” Indeed! A Perfect Gift. 2 years, 4 months ago
That is gorgeous! I want one, and I need one.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cherry Cavendish 2 years, 4 months ago
Check this thread.
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/pipe-lighter-pros-cons-recommendations -
Admin commented on the blog post Too few smokingoppotunities 2 years, 4 months ago
I almost feel bad making the same complaint, since I live in Florida. However, it is so cold in FL right now that it is making news headlines that it may snow there, in what is normally a tropical climate.
Luckily, I live a block from a smoking lounge. Right now I am in Las Vegas [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post First trip to a tobacconist 2 years, 4 months ago
That sounds great Amanda. Some exclusive tobacconists blends can be very good. A brand name tinned tobacco is not a requirement for a quality smoke.
Maybe you can call the store and ask them which make of pipe you bought.
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Admin commented on the blog post Been awhile 2 years, 4 months ago
Pipe and tobacco shopping! Yea!
Yes, please post up a picture of your new pipe when you get it.
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Admin and Furandfeather are now friends 2 years, 4 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Coffee & Red Virginia with Michael Parks 2 years, 4 months ago
Those pipes are really gorgeous. Michael Parks is truly an artist.
Thanks for bringing him to our attention Garrett. I am looking forward to your more in depth interview. Bring your camera with you!
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Magnumsmoker and Admin are now friends 2 years, 4 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post The Mystique of Perique 2 years, 4 months ago
Ha ha ha! Thanks pipedawg! She is going to play the field awhile before she gets married, but you can flirt with her. You need approval from her father first too.
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Admin commented on the blog post Michael Gladis of Mad Men - Part II 2 years, 4 months ago
Thanks dunendain.
As you can imagine, I have Season 1 & 2 on DVD.
What’s really cool is that they are releasing season 3 on DVD early.
Usually, the last season comes out on DVD right before the season airs, which is August.
Season 3 will be out on March 23. Let’s race to see who gets it first! [...]
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Tobaccoblender and Admin are now friends 2 years, 4 months ago
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Admin joined the group The Flake Club 2 years, 4 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post The Mystique of Perique 2 years, 4 months ago
I just talked to Mark on the phone to ask him about tours. Yes, in the future, but not right now. He said he restored the old homestead where the Poche’s used to live, so that could be part of the tour.
Stay tuned for more info later this year. We will be sure to publish [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The Mystique of Perique 2 years, 4 months ago
Thanks dunendain. Mark is a super nice guy, and extremely intelligent. He is a real tobacco entrepreneur. He also owns D&R Tobacco in North Carolina, which produces several types of pipe tobacco blends.
I’m glad you enjoyed the article and found it interesting.
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Porshcigar and Admin are now friends 2 years, 4 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Captain Black Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 4 months ago
Good review ST.
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Admin commented on the blog post Peterson Merry Xmas 2009 and a Happy New Year - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 4 months ago
I got a tin of this as a Christmas present.
It is ok. Not great, but good.
I find that many Peterson blends have a very pronounced, and promising very sweet tin aroma that just barely translates to the smoking flavor. That is true of “Peterson Merry Xmas 2009 and a Happy New Year”. The tin aroma [...]
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Admin and Pipegangster are now friends 2 years, 4 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Winter Celebration 2 years, 4 months ago
Garrett, you are quickly becoming the resident tobacco blender here.
You might be interested in this video:
Tad Gage and Fred Hanna gave a 1-hour presentation and seminar at The 2009 Chicagoland Int’l Pipe & Tobacciana Show …
Thinking Outside the Tin: Tobacco Tasting and Blending
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-videos/thinking-outside-the-tin-tobacco-tasting-and-blending/Maybe you can go to the Chicago Show at the end of April?
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Admin commented on the blog post Prince Albert Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 4 months ago
You can find it here for $22.95.
http://www.4noggins.com/princealbert-14ozcanor2ozsample.aspx -
Admin commented on the blog post Peterson Merry Xmas 2009 and a Happy New Year - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 5 months ago
Thanks for all the great holiday tobacco reviews Bob.
I like that different tobacco producers come out with holiday blends. To me, pipe smoking goes along with the holidays and just adds to the ambiance.
I received a Christmas Card from one of the guys in the Chicago Pipe Club and it had an image of Santa [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Desert Island Blends for Dec ‘09 2 years, 5 months ago
Alas, so many tobaccos and so little time!
And sadly, I haven’t smoked any of those yet.
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Admin commented on the blog post Michael Gladis of Mad Men 2 years, 5 months ago
Thanks Garrett!
The show is great. It is only 1 of 2 shows I watch. From the little bit I am getting to know you here, I think you would enjoy the show.
I really appreciate your attention to detail. You seem to be the first person that read the credits.
If my girlfriend Laura could get [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Michael Gladis of Mad Men 2 years, 5 months ago
Thanks Mick. That makes it all worthwhile.
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Admin commented on the blog post Michael Gladis of Mad Men 2 years, 5 months ago
We are editing Part II now. Don’t hold me to it, but I think it should be up for New Years Eve.
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Admin commented on the blog post Michael Gladis of Mad Men 2 years, 5 months ago
Yes, I felt it was mandatory that we smoke pipes during the interview. That is what this site is all about, and we are all about promoting a wonderful hobby that so many evil, misguided people are trying to kill.
I want it to be obvious that we are for real here at PipesMagazine.com, and that [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post My Volcano Finally Erupts with Flavor 2 years, 5 months ago
It seems you have something there with your new Stonehenge blend Garrett. Maybe it can become the Official Blend of Chacom Pipes.
Perhaps you will have to produce it in commercial quantities. I’ll design the label for you.
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Admin commented on the blog post My pipes 2 years, 5 months ago
Wow, they are all gorgeous! I must really be a pipe geek because this is just as nice as looking at pictures of beautiful women.
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Admin commented on the blog post Michael Gladis of Mad Men 2 years, 5 months ago
“Do I see a talk show in the future?”
Ha ha ha! No effin way. That’s way too much work … well, maybe if I can smoke the whole time like I did here.
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Admin commented on the blog post Michael Gladis of Mad Men 2 years, 5 months ago
I only watch 2 shows on TV - Mad Men and Two and a Half Men.
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Admin commented on the blog post The pre - xmas ‘baccy run! 2 years, 5 months ago
It seems Davidoff does a much larger business in cigars. However, when I was at Davidoff in New York City, they did have a pretty good selection of tobacco.
We will be publishing a video piece on them next month and you can see all the tobaccos they have in NY. It’s not everything in the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Breaking in the Briar. 2 years, 5 months ago
Another thing to check is if the stem is clogged. A small piece of tobacco could get sucked in and get stuck.
Gently push a pipe cleaner through the stem, into the bowl.
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Skymuscle83 and Admin are now friends 2 years, 5 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post McClelland Holiday Spirit 2008 - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 5 months ago
I love dark rum, and I frequently accompany my pipe with rum on the rocks, so I would probably enjoy this.
And your wife liked the aroma too I see!
I think it’s kind of neat that they only release it around the holidays too. It makes it a true holiday blend with the flavors and availability.
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Admin commented on the blog post Breaking in the Briar. 2 years, 5 months ago
Bob gave good advice.
You can also use your pipe tool, if you have one with a straight stick-like piece on it to poke a hole in the tobacco if it is packed too tight. I usually poke a hole straight down, close to where the air hole meets the chamber (inside of the bowl), and [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post A visit to Camden Lock 2 years, 5 months ago
That sounds great Mick. Can you post a picture of it?
You can upload pictures here as follows …
Go to the home page of the site while you are logged in and look for the gray navigation bar across the very top of the site.
Mouse over –> My Account –> Upload picture
Thanks for joining the site [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipes are for Everyone 2 years, 5 months ago
I enjoy smoking a pipe much more now too Skylor. Back on Labor Day weekend I went to a cigar bar with some friends and had one of my all time favorite cigars, a Padron 1964 Anniversary.
I didn’t enjoy it as much as I do one of my moderately favorite pipes and tobaccos.
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Admin commented on the blog post Prince Albert Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 5 months ago
It is probably out of production.
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Admin commented on the blog post Prince Albert Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 5 months ago
You can’t go wrong with Maltese Falcon.
Here’s some other good ones for you.
http://pipesmagazine.com/python/pipe-tobacco-reviews/mcclelland-frog-morton-pipe-tobacco-review/
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-tobacco-reviews/samuel-gawith-commonwealth-pipe-tobacco-review/
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Admin commented on the blog post Prince Albert Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 5 months ago
Captain Black is another good beginner smoke.
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-tobacco-reviews/captain-black-pipe-tobacco-review/
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Admin commented on the blog post Captain Black Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 5 months ago
LOL ST! Podunk here we come!
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Admin commented on the blog post The first step 2 years, 5 months ago
Welcome to the wonderful world of pipe smoking Amanda! I see from your profile that you have been smoking Captain Black. That is a great choice for starting out.
I have a review of three different kinds of Captain Black here:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-tobacco-reviews/captain-black-pipe-tobacco-review/Who and what got you started?
It is nice and relaxing to smoke a pipe and read [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Raven-Haired Beauty Elena Relaxes with Her Pipe 2 years, 5 months ago
We add another photo shoot to our pipe smoking women with the debut of Elena.
Elena is thoroughly enjoying smoking her pipe with rich large plumes of delicious premium pipe tobacco. Light up a pipe and join her for a smoke.
Raven-Haired Beauty Elena Relaxes with Her Pipe - CLICK HERE FOR FULL GALLERY -
Inkedearth and Admin are now friends 2 years, 5 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Sir Walter Raleigh Pipe Tobacco Ad from 1959 2 years, 5 months ago
I completely agree!
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Admin commented on the blog post Captain Black Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 5 months ago
“When you are stuck in tiny town USA and Captain Black is all you can get. It fills in nicely.”
Exactly! That’s how I got onto CB in the first place! I was out of town and went to a store that only carried mass-market brands. Availability is important.
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Admin commented on the blog post Hearth & Home (pipesandcigars.com) Egg Nog - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 5 months ago
I should have guessed that the Hearth & Home Egg Nog was achieved with Cavendish. It’s makes perfect sense. I bet it is quite good. As I am reading this review, I hear in my head … Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring ting tingling too. Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 1 1 = 3 2 years, 5 months ago
That is quite interesting, and it is also brave to try mixing things together and not knowing what it will taste like. I’ve only done this once, and the results have me shying away from doing it again soon. LOL.
It’s great that you had good results Garrett. I wonder who the first person was to [...]
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Superpelic and Admin are now friends 2 years, 5 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Leave Home Without It … Your Pipe 2 years, 5 months ago
That’s great David! Power to the Pipe!
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Admin commented on the blog post With This Flame I Thee Wed 2 years, 5 months ago
I have been keenly aware of the different glass shapes for different drinks for a while. I am just starting to learn about how different pipe shapes can create different experiences with different tobaccos.
Thanks for the great information and inspiration in an extremely well-written post ST.
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Leave Home Without It … Your Pipe 2 years, 5 months ago
I may be in the LA area early next year. Possibilities include a trade show, photo shoot or celebrity interview. None are definite yet.
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Admin commented on the blog post Nat Sherman - An Icon in Luxury Tobacco for 80 Years 2 years, 5 months ago
Oh Man! We should have mentioned the corncob pipes! It is pretty neat that they were right in front of us the whole time though.
Our man Bob did an event in the DC area this past weekend where he handed out free corncob pipes and free tobacco to new smokers. He got about 4 - [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Nat Sherman - An Icon in Luxury Tobacco for 80 Years 2 years, 5 months ago
Oh Man! We should have mentioned the corncob pipes! It is pretty neat that they were right in front of us the whole time though.
Our man Bob did an event in the DC area this past weekend where he handed out free corncob pipes and free tobacco to new smokers. He got about 4 - [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Hello from Dernebo 2 years, 5 months ago
Welcome to the world of pipe smoking Dernebo. I started smoking cigars and pipes at the same time back in 1998. For a long time I smoked way more cigars than pipes.
Now I smoke pipes every day and hardly ever smoke cigars. I’ve smoked about 6 cigars this whole year and about 480 pipes.
I have [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post So far no english blog… 2 years, 5 months ago
Welcome Fredrik!
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Admin commented on the blog post Nat Sherman - An Icon in Luxury Tobacco for 80 Years 2 years, 5 months ago
Thanks Wayne! It makes all worth the while to produce the video when it is so appreciated like this. Mike Holba did a great job too. We pretty much just popped in on him, clip on a mic and started shooting. He is a natural at it.
In the interview with Joel Sherman we talked more [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Nat Sherman - An Icon in Luxury Tobacco for 80 Years 2 years, 5 months ago
Thanks Tom! Glad you are back. I was wondering about you. Did you get approval for your hiatus?
Just kidding
Welcome home. I am looking forward to your next installment. Do you have a video camera? Maybe we need to send Bob on an all expense paid trip to your house with his video camera?
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Admin commented on the blog post Nat Sherman - An Icon in Luxury Tobacco for 80 Years 2 years, 5 months ago
Re: “Great article and video! I am insanely jealous that I wasn’t able to make it up there with you!”
Thanks Bob. There was two hours of shooting video and stills in the store, plus 8 hours of editing, but we really had a blast in NYC. And you aren’t the only one that is jealous [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Nat Sherman New York City 2 years, 5 months ago
Did you notice the third photo with all the smoke? I was smoking my pipe the whole time I was in the store, for two hours. Even though there is smoke in front of the whole photo, there is no way I wasn’t going to include that one.
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Admin commented on the blog post Borkum Riff Celebrates it’s 40th Anniversary with Limited Edition 1968 Original Packaging 2 years, 5 months ago
Do you still smoke it rehfeldttw? What is it like? Now I am thinking about trying it.
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Leave Home Without It … Your Pipe 2 years, 5 months ago
The sailors that don’t smoke a pipe should be the ones getting the strange looks!
That’s funny - my girlfriend started calling Popeye when I smoke my pipe, but she means it affectionately.
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Leave Home Without It … Your Pipe 2 years, 5 months ago
I am glad to hear that Dan!
It’s funny, since I’ve written this article and started walking around downtown with my pipe going, I have run into 3 other guys doing the same thing here in St. Pete.
Maybe we’re starting a trend already!
We’ve got St. Petersburg and Boston on the map!
Bob, you’re in charge of the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post McClelland Christmas Cheer 2006 - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 5 months ago
You gave me some of this Bob, and I really like it too. Some Virginia’s I like and some I don’t. This is one of my favorite VA blends.
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Admin commented on the blog post An Interview with Joel Sherman of Nat Sherman 2 years, 5 months ago
Thanks Mick! It can be a lot of work, but it is fun to do as well.
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Admin commented on the blog post Don’t Leave Home Without It … Your Pipe 2 years, 5 months ago
Ha ha ha!
While I was writing this, I forgot that there actually are some localities with laws against smoking in public.
This article is a call to action for a rebellion against these laws, that in my opinion are unconstitutional.
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Admin commented on the blog post Tobacco Pipe Packing Methods - Part 2 (Videos) 2 years, 5 months ago
That’s really interesting information in those videos Bob. I never knew there were so many different ways you could pack a pipe. I’ve only done the first two, the Stuff and Puff, and the Three Step Method.
I’ll have to try those others out and see how they work.
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Admin commented on the blog post Peterson Irish Flake - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 5 months ago
Wow, you better be sitting down when you smoke this, and don’t have any plans either.
I smoked this for the first time at the Richmond show when Bob gave me some. Half way through the bowl I had to excuse myself to go to bed. It was 11:30 pm and I had several drinks, so [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post An Interview with Joel Sherman of Nat Sherman 2 years, 5 months ago
Yes, Nat Sherman’s is a must see for any trip to Manhattan for anyone that enjoys any type of luxury tobacco.
I like when he said, “We believe in having good moral conduct and sometimes get annoyed at the insinuations that the tobacco business is not ethical and moral. ”
Did you listen to the audio at [...]
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Classicrider21 and Admin are now friends 2 years, 5 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Ottumwa Iowa Cigar History 2 years, 5 months ago
That’s pretty interesting. I had no idea that cigars were ever made in Iowa. You always here about Ybor City, but not Iowa.
Thanks for enlightening us Wayne.
The anti-smoking is out of control. What a shame that the history is forgotten and disrespected.
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Admin commented on the blog post An Interview with Joel Sherman of Nat Sherman 2 years, 5 months ago
There is a unique ambiance when you walk into Nat Sherman. It takes you back to the good ole days, when men were men, and we weren’t drowning in political correctness. It’s classy, friendly and warm … and they are experts on all things tobacco, plus all things manly.
They even have old fashioned shaving kits, [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post A Gift To Mark My Coming Senescence 2 years, 6 months ago
Ah yes. I knew there was something special about you. Gotta love a Sagittarius.
My birthday is December 13. I’m just a few years behind you.
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Admin commented on the blog post A Gift To Mark My Coming Senescence 2 years, 6 months ago
Wow! I’m giddy too!
That is super cool. What day is your birthday?
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease Maltese Falcon Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 6 months ago
I understand why you would say that ST, since both blends have Red Virginia, Orientals and Cyprian Latakia. Of course MT doesn’t have the cigar leaf. I haven’t tried Key Largo myself, but I stand by my review of Maltese Falcon. I’ve killed a tin already, and opened a 2nd one.
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Admin commented on the blog post New Pipe Smoking Model Shoot with Alena 2 years, 6 months ago
Thanks Seawolfe. I’m glad you like the photos.
Here’s an article that talks about women pipe smokers too.
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/put-that-in-your-pipe/pipes-are-for-everyone/ -
Admin commented on the blog post Desert Island Blends for Nov ‘09 2 years, 6 months ago
Believe it or not, I haven’t had the chance to smoke any of those yet, although I have heard good things about all of them.
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipes are for Everyone 2 years, 6 months ago
I think you are eccentric and odd classicrider. Just kidding! It is nice when you get an unexpected positive response like that isn’t it?
While window shopping downtown on a recent Sunday, my darling girlfriend decided to go into a store to try on some clothes. I stayed outside to finish my pipe.
When I finished and [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dan Tobacco Milonga - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 6 months ago
Thanks for the comments Wayne.
Feel free to join up here:
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Admin commented on the blog post Dan Tobacco Milonga - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 6 months ago
You gave me some of this when we were at the Richmond show. I have smoked it a few times since then and I think it is one of the better aromatic blends. As you said, go slow and it doesn’t bite. You can’t say that for all aromatics. Some bite even when you go [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Tobacco Storage 2 years, 6 months ago
You should store your pipes in a Pipe Rack so the stems are pointing upwards and the bowl downwards.
Here is an article that shows a pipe rack at the beginning and the end of the article.
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Admin commented on the blog post CAO Cherry Bomb - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 6 months ago
This is a new CAO line that just came out a few months ago as an extension to their “Flavours” line from the cigar side.
I have the Bella Vanilla, which is pretty good too. I will do a full review sometime in the future.
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Admin commented on the blog post CAO Cherry Bomb - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 6 months ago
LMAO at the Kool-Aid guy Bob! This sounds like a mandatory buy for anyone that likes Cherry Flavored pipe tobacco.
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Admin commented on the blog post RE-flect, RE-examine, RE-LAX 2 years, 6 months ago
Hang in there Don. Feel free to blog whatever you like here. Maybe you can get a small pipe that holds a small amount of tobacco and is easy to carry with you. Whenever you feel like a cigarette, have a small pipe.
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipes are for Everyone 2 years, 6 months ago
Thanks for the comments Jochen. Yes, Victoria Beckham does smoke. It has been somewhat widely reported in the media in past years, but more on her cigar smoking. Funny thin is I haven’t actually seen any pictures of her smoking a cigar.
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Admin commented on the blog post New Orleans Photos 2 years, 6 months ago
New Orleans is a very cool place. You can still lots of damage from Hurricane Katrina.
I didn’t take pictures of any of that. However, if you look at this picture:
http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/gallery/new-orleans-city-pics/new-orleans-aug-09-037.jpg
The piece of wood going across the pole above the street sign shows the water level from the Hurricane.
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Admin commented on the blog post New Orleans Photos 2 years, 6 months ago
New Orleans is a very cool place. You can still see lots of damage from Hurricane Katrina.
I didn’t take pictures of any of that. However, if you look at this picture:
http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/gallery/new-orleans-city-pics/new-orleans-aug-09-037.jpg
The piece of wood going across the pole above the street sign shows the water level from the Hurricane.
The IPCPR Show (Industry tobacco show) [...]
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Paulkinsey and Admin are now friends 2 years, 6 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post G.L. Pease Barbary Coast - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 6 months ago
It sounds like a very nice, mellow aromatic of high quality. I could almost taste it myself while reading your review.
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Admin commented on the blog post Done with Dunhill 2 years, 6 months ago
I love Maltese Falcon by G.L. Pease.
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Admin commented on the blog post 2009 25th Annual C.O.R.P.S./Richmond Pipe Show Coverage - Part 5 2 years, 6 months ago
There was one question I forgot to ask Craig. I forgot to ask if he is related to Chuck Norris, and if so, if he smokes a pipe too and can we get an interview with him.
I guess that’s three questions.
Craig did a good job for us completely putting him on the spot.
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipes are for Everyone 2 years, 6 months ago
Kevin, we do have some female members here, but they have been quiet. A future article will address “closet pipe smokers”. Keep your eye out for it.
ST - by special request:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-photo-galleries/millicent-fenwick-grandmother-publisher-state-senator-pipe-smoker/ -
Admin commented on the blog post Pipes are for Everyone 2 years, 6 months ago
Yes, it is!
Pictures speak a thousand words. See the pictures above.
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipes are for Everyone 2 years, 6 months ago
There’s nothing more relaxing than a nice pipe and a good book.
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Admin commented on the blog post McClelland’s stunning new Three Oaks Syrian 2 years, 6 months ago
Wow, what a great endorsement and interesting description. How could I not want to try a tobacco that is like a single malt?
We have reported on this one from the IPCPR Show in New Orleans and more recently the Richmond Show.
One of our newest advertisers is showing this on their home page. Time to place [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Can you Dig it? 2 years, 6 months ago
Hey dgifford, that certainly sounds like pipe smoking time to me!
You need some comfort food, like macaroni & cheese, chicken soup, beef stew and meatloaf … but not all at once.
I’m glad you’re finding pipe tobacco to be much better than cigs.
Time for some smoking in the Rocky Mountains!
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Admin commented on the blog post 2009 25th Annual C.O.R.P.S./Richmond Pipe Show Coverage - Part 4 2 years, 6 months ago
Every time I think we covered it all, you come up with more stuff Bob!
My new pipe is the Ardor Giove Ninfea - 114 (YS). It smokes so smooth and cool. It is perfect. The tobacco burns well and tastes better in the Ardor than any other pipe.
I am already eying another one. In the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post How to Ventilate your Man Cave 2 years, 7 months ago
Hey Tom, that looks great!
Now we can all come to your house and smoke our brains out!
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Admin commented on the blog post Puffs of Poetry and Philosophy 2 years, 7 months ago
There is no sound I like better than adult male laughter.
–CS LewisI like some female sounds too. They usually include exclamations.
Welcome to the site Docwrite!
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Admin commented on the blog post John C. Loring - Legend in the Pipe Collecting World Dies 2 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for your moving words Tad.
I only met John for the first time at the 2009 Chicago Show. So my “history” with him is short to null, but my memory is recent and clear. I sat in on his Dunhill seminar, and that is what the pictures above are from.
I met with him later [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post International Charatan Collectors Society 2 years, 7 months ago
I continue to learn about and be intrigued by Charatans Tad.
Thanks you so much for your hospitality.
I a now yearning to smoke a Charatan. My search has begun.
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Admin commented on the blog post International Charatan Collectors Society 2 years, 7 months ago
I continue to learn about and be intrigued by Charatans Tad.
Thanks you so much for your hospitality.
I am now yearning to smoke a Charatan. My search has begun.
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Admin commented on the blog post 2009 25th Anniversary C.O.R.P.S. Show Coverage - Part 3 2 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for the great write-up Bob. It was sure helpful having you there. So much happens that it is impossible for one person to catch it all. Reading this brings me right back there like I got into a time machine and re-lived it all. There were some great speeches and commentary.
For those that weren’t [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Hobby versus Habit 2 years, 7 months ago
Not me. I’m in denial.
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Admin commented on the blog post 25th Annual CORPS Exposition & Celebration 2009 2 years, 7 months ago
LOL Mate!
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Admin commented on the blog post Hobby versus Habit 2 years, 7 months ago
Hey ST, sorry to hear you’re under the weather, and hope you feel better soon.
Pipe smoking is definitely a hobby, and one that we all enjoy greatly. You’re doing the right thing drinking plenty of liquids and refraining from smoking until you feel better.
Your “‘baccy that breaks the fast” is certainly going to be sweet [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 25th Annual CORPS Exposition & Celebration 2009 2 years, 7 months ago
Ha ha ha! I think you reversed the numbers. Or were you referring to mental maturity?
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Admin wrote a new blog post: 25th Annual CORPS Exposition & Celebration 2009 2 years, 7 months ago
If you are a pipe smoker or pipe collector and you missed the Richmond Pipe Show this year, we feel bad for you. The good news is that you can see what you missed here.
The show is put on by the Conclave of Richmond Pipe Smokers club or C.O.R.P.S. Bob Tate and I attended [...] -
Admin commented on the blog post Samuel Gawith Bracken Flake Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 7 months ago
You should try Bracken Flake Mate. It is excellent. I think you will like it.
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Admin commented on the blog post Corn Cob Pipes, The Making Of at Missouri Meerschaum 2 years, 7 months ago
Ha ha! Thanks Tobacco Barn! And thanks for giving me somewhere to link so people can buy them!
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) Exhausted Rooster - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 7 months ago
You are definitely a seasoned pipe smoker Bob. I can get different flavors when I smoke, but I rarely experience changing flavors throughout the smoke. That is pretty neat though.
Sweet, Spicy, Tobacco sounds good. I really do like Perique. It sounds like this is another good one from C&D.
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Admin commented on the blog post The 2009 IPCPR Show (formerly RTDA) - Part II 2 years, 7 months ago
Thanks x3corpse. It’s nice to know our hard work is appreciated.
Stanwell got the big coverage in the first part:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-manufacturer-retailer-spotlight/the-2009-ipcpr-show-formerly-rtda-part-i/Since you mentioned that, I will tell you something interesting. Maybe some of the manufacturers will take note.
Do you know how you get more coverage and how you get less coverage or no coverage at all?
You get [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Tools Part 2 2 years, 7 months ago
Good idea on the long matches. That will save me some burnt fingers.
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Sinistertopiary and Admin are now friends 2 years, 7 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) #067 Bayou Morning - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 7 months ago
I love Perique, btw.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) #067 Bayou Morning - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 7 months ago
I just tried this one and I am quite surprised at what a different experience I had.
Here’s another example of how two people can have such a different experience.
To be quite blunt about it, I hated it. It was the worst tobacco I ever smoked.
It tasted to me like I picked up some dried leaves [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Done with Dunhill 2 years, 7 months ago
–> I am naturally wary of anything that has achieved mainstream success
Same with me. I have little trust in the masses.
I have never tried 965. Interestingly, after reading of how your experience was so drastically different than most, I am now intrigued to try it.
I don’t have any, but I do have a newer blend [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2009 25th Annual C.O.R.P.S Show Coverage - Part 1 2 years, 7 months ago
Honestly, I have to admit that by Sunday afternoon we were really tired, but we did love every minute of it.
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Admin commented on the blog post 2009 25th Annual C.O.R.P.S Show Coverage - Part 1 2 years, 7 months ago
Hey, it’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it.
It’s funny you should mention it, but I am actually working on getting an interview with Hef.
And, believe it or not, I am under contract with one of the Bunny Ranch girls and just re-did her website. She is also the star of HBO’s Cathouse [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Tools Part 1 2 years, 7 months ago
LOL Mate!
Part 2 is coming in Oct 15 phage74.
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Admin commented on the blog post Musings in Blue 2 years, 7 months ago
I like the Dublin and Brandy shape too. I also like Half Bent Billiard, Straight Billiard, and Canadian.
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Admin commented on the blog post Samuel Gawith Commonwealth Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 7 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Musings in Blue 2 years, 7 months ago
I don’t get much cold weather here in Florida, but I can relate.
When we were in Richmond last weekend for the pipe show, it got a little cool one night and it just added to the ambiance of pipe smoking.
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a Jeantet Hawaii Blue Pipe?
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Admin commented on the blog post It’s OK, my Cardiologist Smokes a Pipe 2 years, 7 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post It’s OK, my Cardiologist Smokes a Pipe 2 years, 7 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Musings in Blue 2 years, 7 months ago
Ok, I am so anal I just manually put the comments in order. Now let’s see where this appears. It is now 4:32 pm and it better shop me that time and placement.
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Admin commented on the blog post Musings in Blue 2 years, 7 months ago
I have no idea why my first comment blew up top and say 2:02 when I made it at 4:02.
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Admin commented on the blog post Musings in Blue 2 years, 7 months ago
I don’t get much cold weather here in Florida, but I can relate.
When we were in Richmond last weekend for the pipe show, it got a little cool one night and it just added to the ambiance of pipe smoking.
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a Jeantet Hawaii Blue Pipe?
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) #972 Three Friars - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 7 months ago
I just smoked this one that you gifted me and now I know what you mean.
It is sort of Plain Jane. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. C&D Three Friars reminds me of Prince Albert or Sir Walter Raleigh - very basic mild tobacco taste.
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Admin commented on the blog post McClelland — An Appreciation 2 years, 7 months ago
Shhh … you’re going to dispell the myth that pipe smoking is inexpensive. LOL!
I can totally relate.
Try going to a pipe show and telling yourself you’re not going to buy anything because you already have enough pipes and tobaccos.
Yeah. That worked.
Anyway, back to McClelland.
That’s a great list ST. Thanks for that. I haven’t had [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2009 25th Annual C.O.R.P.S Show Coverage – Part 2 2 years, 7 months ago
That video came out great. Thanks for the great work Bob.
I found it very interesting how Alan described the blending. They first make mini-blends and let them marry. Then they mix those blends together to create a whole new blend.
I have a tin of this that I will be smoking in the next few days [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Chapter #2 The process for making a personal custom pipe cabinet 2 years, 7 months ago
It’s looking good Tom.
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Admin commented on the blog post Breaking News! Florida Representative Files Bill to Tax Tobacco Pipes! 2 years, 7 months ago
We should tax lighters too because they are used to smoke drugs.
We should tax hypodermic needles.
Wait, wait, I know!
We should tax dollar bills because they are rolled up to snort cocaine!
Yeah, yeah, let’s tax little plastic baggies too.
Hey, when you really think about it, my comments aren’t any more ridiculous than this bill. How in [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post It’s OK, my Cardiologist Smokes a Pipe 2 years, 7 months ago
Welcome to the site Don. Thanks for posting up a blog.
You dumped the “Hello World” title, but you didn’t replace it with anything. I put in a title for you. The title of the post is used to create the links to it on the home page of the site.
Pipedia is a real cool site.
We’re [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The process for making a personal custom pipe cabinet “Chapter 1″ 2 years, 7 months ago
I really need a custom pipe cabinet myself so I am following along with great interest.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) #412A Billy Budd - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 7 months ago
Bob gifted me some of this at the Richmond show and I smoked it last night. I have found a new favorite tobacco in Billy Bud.
Bob gave this a “Recommend”. I give it a “Highly Recommend”.
I did not experience what you said Bob, “There isn’t a whole lot to say about this blend except for [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post 2009 25th Annual C.O.R.P.S Show Coverage - Part 1 2 years, 7 months ago
That was very cool. This video gives you a very small taste of what we experienced at the Richmond show. There were so many tobaccos and pipes and people to talk to about them.
Cornell & Diehl always comes out with good stuff. They keep having hit after hit.
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Admin commented on the blog post 2009 25th Annual CORPS Show - Coverage Update 2 years, 7 months ago
It was great meeting you too Tom.
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Admin commented on the blog post The process for making a personal custom pipe cabinet. 2 years, 7 months ago
I am anxious to follow along with the process Tom.
I am finding that my biggest challenge is storing my pipes.
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Admin commented on the blog post 2009 25th Annual CORPS Show - Coverage Update 2 years, 7 months ago
There should be a law that after every pipe show you get to take a week off to smoke all the new tobaccos and pipes you bought full time for 7 days.
I had a great time hanging out with Bob. He smokes a lot and laughs at my stupid jokes. He gave me a whole [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Found a place to land 2 years, 7 months ago
Welcome and thanks for signing up sinistertopiary.
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Admin commented on the blog post The 2009 IPCPR Show (formerly RTDA) - Part II 2 years, 7 months ago
“Kevin WHAT IS A Tommy Bahama wardrobe allocation
You forget I am a simple Island Boy”
You mean it isn’t true that everyone in the islands wears Tommy Bahama!?!?!?
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Admin commented on the blog post FDA Clarifies Flavored Cigarette Ban 2 years, 7 months ago
They keep saying they are only targeting cigarettes. The polarized reaction on both the consumer side and business side is interesting to me. Some brush this off as nothing since it is just applicable to cigarettes, while others, like myself are quite concerned about the “slippery slope” … wondering what’s next and when will they [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The 2009 IPCPR Show (formerly RTDA) - Part II 2 years, 7 months ago
You get Travel, Food, Accommodation and a Tommy Bahama wardrobe allocation.
We know you already have enough tobacco!
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) Autumn Evening - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 7 months ago
Re: Now that autumn is here and the nights have become quite a bit cooler
Yeah, I know what you mean. It went down to 70 here last night. I had to get my sweater.
Seriously, though, you do great reviews Bob, and I am impressed that you used the word “cloying”.
That’s one I learned from our [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Tobacco Private Bulk Blends - Where Do They Come From? 2 years, 7 months ago
Did you ever wonder where all your favorite store blends / private blends come from? How does the tobacconist provide all their special blends? Do they have a secret tobacco plantation out back?
There are many excellent bulk pipe tobacco blends that are exclusive to specific retailers. Here’s the inside scoop on how this works.
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Admin commented on the blog post Flake Pipe Tobacco Preparation 2 years, 8 months ago
There is a lot of great info on that site.
My favorite part was this:
“Make sure to smoke all the way down the bowl: the last half-inch or so is the climax of the symphony. Pack 1/2 bowls or use a smaller pipe bowl to make sure you get the orgasm.”
Now I need some tissues.
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Admin commented on the blog post Clove Cigarettes Banned as “Flavored” 2 years, 8 months ago
Here too:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/health/policy/23fda.html?_r=1
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Admin commented on the blog post Clove Cigarettes Banned as “Flavored” 2 years, 8 months ago
There’s some good info here:
The Angry Few Who Oppose the FDA’s Ban on Flavored Tobacco
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/The-Angry-Few-Who-Oppose-the-FDAs-Ban-on-Flavored-Tobacco-1117 -
Admin commented on the blog post Flake Pipe Tobacco Preparation 2 years, 8 months ago
The fold & stuff method works pretty good, but I am having one side not wanting to burn. There’s like a hill of solid tobacco on one side of the bowl.
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Admin commented on the blog post Flake Pipe Tobacco Preparation 2 years, 8 months ago
Just tried the fold & stuff method with SQ Bracken Flake accompanied by a Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso. I’m on my 2nd espresso actually, plus the Bracken Flake … I caught a little buzz here, lol.
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 2 years, 8 months ago
Just tried the fold & stuff method with SQ Bracken Flake accompanied by a Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) #412A Billy Budd - Pipe Tobacco Reviews 2 years, 8 months ago
Sounds like it’s another good one from C&D even though it didn’t have all the dimensions you expected. Latakia never really gets old.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Gaslight Pipe-Smoking Contest 2009 2 years, 8 months ago
A 37-year-old Kentucky man smoked a pipe of 3.3 grams of tobacco for 71 minutes and 30 seconds to win the Gaslight Festival Pipe Smoking Contest.
Coy Howard, 37, of Springfield, KY., smoked the pipe with a single light longest to best five competitors Sunday at the annual contest in Jeffersontown, the Louisville, KY.
Gorden Vogel, 71, [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Corn Cob Pipes, The Making Of at Missouri Meerschaum 2 years, 8 months ago
Thanks Kevin. I enjoyed your post too:
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Admin commented on the blog post You’ve Got to Fight for Your Right to Smoke 2 years, 8 months ago
Thanks guys. I enjoyed posting this one.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) Mississippi Mud - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 8 months ago
Wow, that sounds very interesting, especially that it was giving tastes that you often find in cigar reviews.
My list of pipe tobaccos to try keeps getting longer.
Thanks for the review Bob.
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Admin commented on the blog post Edgeworth Ready Rubbed Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 8 months ago
I’m pretty bummed it is discontinued too.
Do you know of any substitutes that have come out?
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) Manhattan Afternoon - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 8 months ago
I have experienced and heard from others that Virginia tobaccos can bite. It seems this one did not bite and was enjoyable. C&D has a huge selection to choose from and Craig just seems to have the magic touch when it comes to tobacco.
Thanks for the review Bob.
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Admin commented on the blog post Samuel Gawith (SG) Sam’s Flake - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 8 months ago
I know what you are guys are talking about. While I do not experience this with Peterson University Flake or Mac Baren Navy Flake (they rub out pretty fine), I have experienced it with SG Bracken Flake - big hard chunks.
Python’s method works.
I am looking forward to the coming article.
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Admin commented on the blog post Reading Between The Lines - Pipe Smoking Tips 2 years, 8 months ago
B&M - Abbreviation for: Brick and Mortar, i.e. an actual physical tobacco store as opposed to online.
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Admin commented on the blog post My Tobacco Reviews - An Explanation 2 years, 8 months ago
Bob, that’s a great post and I couldn’t agree with you more. I will follow those guidelines in my reviews too. What you said makes perfect sense.
Reviews are subjective and different people have different tastes.
If s person tends to like strong English style blends and they do not like aromatics, and then you do a [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post My Tobacco Reviews - An Explanation 2 years, 8 months ago
Bob, that’s a great post and I couldn’t agree with you more. I will follow those guidelines in my reviews too. What you said makes perfect sense.
Reviews are subjective and different people have different tastes.
If a person tends to like strong English style blends and they do not like aromatics, and then you do a [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren Navy Flake Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 8 months ago
Wow! I sent him a message thru YouTube asking him to join us here.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) #972 Three Friars - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 9 months ago
C&C makes a ton of different blends and has several very good ones. I haven’t tried this one, but I agree that the burley is probably what is mellowing it out too much and making it too bland for your tastes.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) #972 Three Friars - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 9 months ago
C&D makes a ton of different blends and has several very good ones. I haven’t tried this one, but I agree that the burley is probably what is mellowing it out too much and making it too bland for your tastes.
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Admin commented on the blog post Reading Between The Lines - Pipe Smoking Tips 2 years, 9 months ago
Gee, if only there was a place where the people that work in tobacco stores could get educated … Oh wait! There is!
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Admin commented on the blog post Reading Between The Lines - Pipe Smoking Tips 2 years, 9 months ago
I’m going to take this article with a grain of salt and smoke my pipe upside down with the tobacco in the stem and draw through the bowl.
Joking of course!
That is an excellent article Bob. I remember when we were talking about this.
The Best Advice: Be careful of advice.
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Admin commented on the blog post The 2009 IPCPR Show (formerly RTDA) - Part I 2 years, 9 months ago
–> the Lane blend is BCA, not DCA
Fixed! Thanks
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Admin commented on the blog post New Pipe Smoking Model Shoot 2 years, 9 months ago
I gave her directions to your house.
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Admin commented on the blog post Big Ben, A Poor Mans way to own a 7 Day Set 2 years, 9 months ago
Those are all nice looking pipes John. Funny story with the dogs.
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Admin commented on the blog post McClelland Frog Morton - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 9 months ago
It seems McClelland makes a lot of great tobaccos. This is one of my favorites too. Their brochure says “… for those who desire really satisfying Latakia flavor, but want a tobacco soft enough to smoke all day.”
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Art #002 2 years, 9 months ago
That’s pretty neat John. I wouldn’t have the patience for making them. I would either buy them or as you suggested, buy “the wife” a kit.
LOL at –> you could possibly the wife a kit which would probally earn some brownie points towards you and your mistresses (Ms. Savanelli, Ms. Dunhill, Ms. Nording, Ms. Barling, [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Art # 001 2 years, 9 months ago
That’s cool John. Show us some pictures of the den too.
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Admin commented on the blog post Re: Central MI U Students Smart U of OK Students Dumb 2 years, 9 months ago
Actual life experience and practicing doing the right thing, treating others how you want to be treated - that’s what makes you wise, intelligent and a decent human being.
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Admin commented on the blog post Re: Central MI U Students Smart U of OK Students Dumb 2 years, 9 months ago
That is true. What is really interesting is that most people don’t realize this truth. While higher education has a lot of value, it is not the end all, be all to improving one’s self and being an intelligent and decent human being.
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Admin commented on the blog post IPCPR Photos New Orleans 2009 2 years, 9 months ago
phage - it is so easy to spend a lot of money at pipe shows, however, this was a trade show. For the most part, you could not buy stuff off the tables. It was mostly retailers placing purchase orders for merchandise to be shipped to their stores.
However, there were a few opportunities to buy [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New Orleans Photos 2 years, 9 months ago
Here’s some photos of the city of New Orleans. These were taken on Sunday, August 9, 2009. I was in town for the IPCPR (International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers) Show. The show opens on Sunday, but they do not let the people on a “press pass” in until Monday. So I took the day [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: IPCPR Photos New Orleans 2009 2 years, 9 months ago
Here are my photos from the IPCPR Show in New Orleans, August 10th & 11th, 2009. Actually, the first 5 photos are of the sun setting on Sunday, the 9th, from my hotel room window. You can see the Louisiana Superdome too.
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Admin commented on the blog post Briar Pipe Repairs: Home Remedies 2 years, 9 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Central MI U Students Smart U of OK Students Dumb 2 years, 9 months ago
Exactly!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Rich Esserman on Dunhill Magnums at the 2009 Chicago Pipe Show 2 years, 9 months ago
One of the many seminars that were held during the 2009 Chicagoland Int’l Pipe & Tobacciana Show was the Dunhill Focus Group. It was moderated by Craig Cobine and included guest speakers Rich Esserman, John Loring and Mike Reschke - all well-versed and well-known individuals in the pipe collecting community.
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Admin commented on the blog post Colouring Your Briar 2 years, 9 months ago
“Colouring” is correct spelling, but lets not get into an English Debate”
Don’tch yall speak American ’round here?
“I am weighting on a Light Tent that Kevin Recommended”
You might want to get better (stronger) lights than what it comes with though.
A brand new pipe can be quite attractive, but I also think a well-used pipe (and [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Scotty’s Bulk Blends (pipesandcigars.com) Milk & Honey - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 9 months ago
That’s interesting. Some store blends are very good and some are just so-so.
I wonder how it compares to the Savinelli Black Cavendish? Although that one has Virginia and Burley in it too.
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-tobacco-reviews/savinelli-black-cavendish-pipe-tobacco-review/
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Admin commented on the blog post I’m Expecting Twins, I ordered these two babies yesterday 2 years, 9 months ago
Nice pipes! Isn’t it fun buying pipes? If that was me, I would be like a kid waiting for Santa Claus to arrive on Christmas.
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Art 2 years, 9 months ago
That’s cool.
Every year Erik Nording does a new pipe based on a hunting theme.
He is a hunter himself.
The new one for this year is the rabbit. I have pictures and info from the show I just returned from.
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Georgeyale and Admin are now friends 2 years, 9 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Some People Just Don’t Listen to Good Advice (Like Me) 2 years, 9 months ago
Ha ha! I am in the land of Perique right now! In Louisiana.
I am in New Orleans at the IPCPR show. Heading over there now to see what kind of groovy tobacco samples I can get.
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Admin commented on the blog post I am Blessed 2 years, 9 months ago
LMAO!
My ex-wife objects to my breathing as in me being alive.
My girlfriend only objects to my breathing when I am snoring.
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Lessechler and Admin are now friends 2 years, 9 months ago
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Midniteryder and Admin are now friends 2 years, 9 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill - In days of old 2 years, 9 months ago
That’s pretty cool. I had no idea about that. It would be neat to have those little tins too. Comparing them to those little bottles and sitting in my hotel room with the mini bar makes me think how cool it would be to have them in the minibar too.
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Admin commented on the blog post F.G.T. Enterprises, Inc - Gordon Smith 2 years, 9 months ago
“I had to wonder tough, don’t these guys have to work or something.”
Ha ha ha! Yeah I know! It must be nice to be a man of leisure.
Hey, wait a minute. Don’t you have to work or something!?!?!
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Admin commented on the blog post Savinelli Black Cavendish Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 9 months ago
You’re making me hungry!
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Admin wrote a new blog post: State of the Estate Pipe Market Video of Rob Cooper 2 years, 9 months ago
On Friday, May 1 at The 2009 Chicagoland Int’l Pipe & Tobacciana Show, Rob Cooper gave a 45-minute presentation entitled, "The State of the Estate Pipe Market in These Economic Troubled Times".
The Program for Rob’s talk read as follows; "Rob will talk about the current state of the pipe market. As a seller of [...] -
Admin wrote on their own wire: 2 years, 9 months ago
Test test test
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 2 years, 9 months ago
testing
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 2 years, 9 months ago
testing
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Collection Photo Sharing 2 years, 9 months ago
I could tell you, but then I would have to kill you. LOL. j/k.
a) Strip out backgrounds - Photoshop
b) Lighting - Portable Photo Studio
http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/cameras-photography/a205/zoom/c) How you prop pipes in upright position - on the side of the photo studio, or on the bed with the pillows and white blankets and then strip them out.
Here’s one [...]
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Admin wrote on Paradisebob’s wire: 2 years, 9 months ago
Hey Bob, how’s it going? What are you smoking lately?
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Admin commented on the blog post Dear Dr. Phil 2 years, 9 months ago
That goes for Oprah too!
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Smoking Tips 2 years, 9 months ago
I just thought of another piece of advice.
When your pipe starts to go out, instead of trying to re-light with a flame, do a gentle tamping and then see if you can get it going just by puffing on it.
I used to have the habit of reapplying the flame when it was almost out. Now [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Smoking Tips 2 years, 9 months ago
Excellent tips Bob. I have to pay more attention to these:
Use Less Tobacco Than You Think You Need
Pack Looser Than You Think You Need To
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Admin commented on the blog post Samuel Gawith (SG) Sam’s Flake - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 9 months ago
The bad part about doing reviews is when you smoke something that sucks. The good part is when you smoke something you love.
I think many pipe tobacco blends that are lightly flavored just have a little sugar water sprinkled on them to compliment the flavor rather than adding flavor. Like adding sugar to your coffee.
With [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post F.G.T. Enterprises, Inc - Gordon Smith 2 years, 9 months ago
Just make sure you go to visit Edward’s Pipe & Tobacco Tampa FL rather than FGT.
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-manufacturer-retailer-spotlight/edwards-pipe-tobacco-tampa-fl/ -
Admin commented on the blog post Arango Cigar Co. Debuts Four Diverse Pipe Designs by Erik Nording for Summer 2009 2 years, 9 months ago
Murderer!
LOL! That’s my fear too. I think I am much better at smoking than carving.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Tobacco - it’s not all the same 2 years, 9 months ago
So you’ve been thinking of trying a pipe but you’re not sure of which tobacco to try? Perhaps it’s time to stop pondering which tobacco to use and just take the plunge and buy something that the tobacco store clerk recommends.
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Admin commented on the blog post Peterson Gold Blend Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 9 months ago
LOL Mate!
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Admin commented on the blog post Peterson Gold Blend Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 9 months ago
That’s right mate! Now I am thinking I should put some fancy words at the end of every review so you can be the resident dictionary / translator dude. Ha!
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Admin commented on the blog post Keeping Open Tins of Tobacco Fresh 2 years, 9 months ago
And whatever you do, with a chest that hairy, make sure you don’t blow dry it and put gel in it that will ignite.
We need more videos. More please.
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Admin commented on the blog post Keeping Open Tins of Tobacco Fresh 2 years, 9 months ago
You’re too sexy for your shirt John! Ha ha ha!
That is definitely nice and simple, and it works! What more could you ask for. I have to start doing that myself. I have way too many open tins just hanging around.
Thanks for a great, simple and effective way to keep open tins of tobacco fresh.
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Censorship - Absurd and Silly 2 years, 9 months ago
Yeah, you’re not kidding. How stupid is this.
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) Opening Night - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 9 months ago
It seems like you can’t go wrong with C&D.
Thanks for another fine review Bob.
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Admin commented on the blog post F.G.T. Enterprises, Inc - Gordon Smith 2 years, 9 months ago
Gordon is a real cool guy. I basically just showed up on his doorstep and he stopped what he was doing to show me around and chat for about an hour.
It was fun checking out the machines. It was the first time I saw equipment for pipe making, so they were all new to me.
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren HH Vintage Syrian - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 10 months ago
Here’s my review:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-tobacco-reviews/mac-baren-hh-vintage-syrian-pipe-tobacco-review/ -
Admin commented on the blog post Pipes, People and Dealing with Stress 2 years, 10 months ago
Thanks tokyopuffer!
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Admin commented on the blog post Why The Name? 2 years, 10 months ago
Wow, nice photos there John!
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Admin commented on the blog post Dan Tobacco Sweet Vanilla Honeydew - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 10 months ago
“the vanilla is like vanilla bean or a high quality vanilla extract, not a chemical vanilla smell that is associated with the cheaper tobacco blends.”
Yes, but is it Madagascar Vanilla?
Just kidding.
Mate would love this one!
Joking again.
This sounds like a good pipe tobacco to have when your sweet tooth kicks in and you still want something [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Cathy “My Best Friend” 2 years, 10 months ago
“Imagine if we could give all the women in our lives Tobacco for birthdays, christmas, anniversary etc., instead of useless things like flowers, jewelry, shoes, handbags and stinky perfume.”
LOL! That would be awesome!
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Admin commented on the blog post HICCUPS, English Baccy, Giving Away More Than ½ Dozen Tins of Dunhill 2 years, 10 months ago
LOL on “MacSugar”!
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Admin commented on the blog post Why The Name? 2 years, 10 months ago
I’m getting on the plane now. What time’s dinner? Can we have curry chicken and roti?
Seriously though, I wouldn’t mind visiting some day.
You are welcome to visit here anytime. Where I live in downtown St. Petersburg Fl isn’t so bad.
Here’s some views from my balcony.
http://pipesmagazine.com/balcony/balcony-01.jpg
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Admin commented on the blog post Cathy “My Best Friend” 2 years, 10 months ago
Ha ha ha! The clock was ticking on that one.
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Admin commented on the blog post Why The Name? 2 years, 10 months ago
Ok, I am coming to Trinidad to smoke!
After that, we’re going to Tobago.
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Admin commented on the blog post Tobacco Pipe Packing Methods 2 years, 10 months ago
Oh man, what a great post!
“it is easier to tighten up the tobacco while smoking than it is to loosen it up”
Yes! I finally figured that one out, lol.
Sometimes I get a perfect pack and other times I mess it up. This article is super interesting and very helpful.
I am going to keep this book-marked [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post HICCUPS, English Baccy, Giving Away More Than ½ Dozen Tins of Dunhill 2 years, 10 months ago
I got real excited when I saw the title say “…Giving Away More Than ½ Dozen Tins of Dunhill ”
I was all ready to sign up for that. Damn.
It’s interesting how your tastes can change over time.
I like Latakia and Oriental tobaccos quite a bit myself, although I still smoke aromatics too.
Yes, you can [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Why The Name? 2 years, 10 months ago
Hey John, that’s a great first post. I was thinking it must be real cool to live in Trinidad and Tobago. Two places at once! Cool!
Just kidding.
The no clue about pipes and tobaccos there sucks though.
Thank God for the Internet!
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Admin commented on the blog post New Pipe Smoking Babe Tanya 2 years, 10 months ago
I know! Isn’t she a sophisticated lady!
We have more coming from her, so stay tuned.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Concerns Over Rights to Smoke in Military 2 years, 10 months ago
Although the Department of Defense is considering phasing in a ban on tobacco use in the military over as many as 20 years, The Pentagon reassured troops this week that it won’t ban tobacco products in war zones, according to Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ press secretary Geoff Morrell. But the International Premium Cigar & Pipe [...]
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Hunter1127 and Admin are now friends 2 years, 10 months ago
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Ripperbard and Admin are now friends 2 years, 10 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Smoking Women are Joined by Blonde Babe Kathy 2 years, 10 months ago
Let’s join Kathy as she enjoys a nice afternoon pipe after shopping and lunch on a Saturday afternoon.
Pipe Smoking Woman Kathy - CLICK HERE FOR FULL GALLERY -
Admin commented on the blog post Gawith, Hoggarth, & Co. (GH, G&H) Rum Flake - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 10 months ago
Bob, What is the “Lakeland taste”?
I like your use of words. After seeing the word “cloying” twice in the last two days, I had to look it up.
John St. Mark used it in his wine & cheese article, “Bear in mind that a wine may be both sweet and highly acidic (as is often the [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipes, People and Dealing with Stress 2 years, 10 months ago
Yeah! Where’s a time machine when we need one? LOL.
I love J.R.R. Tolkein’s The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Trilogy. I read all four books 3 times each when I was in my teens and have watched the movies at least 6 times each.
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren HH Vintage Syrian - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 10 months ago
Great review of one of my favorite tobaccos Bob. I have one really big pipe that is a 1.5 to 2 hour smoke and this is what I smoke in it.
Maybe your tongue and Mac Baren tobaccos are starting to get a long a little better since this one only bit you a little?
I’m one [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Re-Hydrating Pipe Tobacco 2 years, 10 months ago
Thanks for a great informative post Bob. This is useful information that I know I will need to use on a few tins I have had sitting around for a while.
This is a “bookmarker”.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: FDA Tobacco Regulation Public Input Sought 2 years, 10 months ago
Ok fellow pipe smokers. Here’s your chance to offer some sane advice to the FDA on their recently approved regulation of tobacco.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is establishing a public docket to obtain information on the implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. FDA is establishing this docket in order to [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Samuel Gawith Bracken Flake - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 10 months ago
It sounds like a nice one. The tin says “Rich & Dark” and you say “complex” with pepper, sweetness and smokiness. This sounds very interesting!
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Usa2traveller and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Hearth & Home LJ Heart Virginia - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 11 months ago
I like that nice natural sweet tobacco taste and a chunky cut. This seems to be a popular tobacco that a lot of people like.
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Tobacco Storage 2 years, 11 months ago
That’s is an excellent article Bob. I definitely learned some new and valuable information on storing pipes tobacco.
When I first started out years ago, I was mistakenly storing my pipe tobacco in those glass jar humidors that had a little humi device for cigars. Now I know why it was too moist and burned the [...]
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Davehanson and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Lostabroad and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Tokyopuffer and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Wine Aromas and Flavors 2 years, 11 months ago
By: John St. Mark
Wine Aromas
Wine Flavors
The label mentions "blackberry, cassis, mocha and clove." … You take a sip … it tastes like wine …You have a good bottle of cabernet sauvignon. The label mentions "blackberry, cassis, mocha and clove." Your pinot noir is said to be reminiscent of "strawberry, rose and autumn forest earth." The [...]
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Paradisebob and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Mariopersico and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Doublebassmusician and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Staffwalker and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Cornell & Diehl (C&D) Bayou Morning - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 11 months ago
Excellent review Bob. I like how you describe everything from the look and feel of the tobacco, to how you fill and light the pipe, and then of course the taste.
I like how the Perique “danced” in.
Your review really makes me want to try this one.
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Mikestanley and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Cigarloverbr and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Tragicalien2002 and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Professorbriar and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Seniakpipes and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Periqueguy and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Serialhorseplayer and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Hal O’ the Wynd Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 11 months ago
Thanks Volk! It sounds like you know you’re way around the well-stocked tobacco store for sure.
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Admin commented on the blog post Oh Yes, My Friends, Pipes are Cool Again 2 years, 11 months ago
That’s right volk!
LONG LIVE THE PIPE!!!
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Bigpipeguy and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Admin commented on the blog post Middleton’s Carter Hall - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 11 months ago
I smoked Carter Hall like a hundred years ago and remember it being quite pleasant.
There are definitely some “drug store” brands that are not bad at all.
No one can accuse us of being “tobacco snobs” now can they?
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Admin commented on the blog post Is That A Gurgle I Hear? 2 years, 11 months ago
That’s a great article Bob. Now I don’t feel bad when my pipe occasionally gurgles.
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Hiphopgossipbyrandacom and Admin are now friends 2 years, 11 months ago
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Wine Tasting Basics 2 years, 11 months ago
By: John St. Mark
What’s the right way to taste wine?
Here’s the first thing you should remember: If you’re enjoying it, then whatever you’re doing works. You’re doing it right.
Analytic tasting techniques (like swirling and sniffing) are helpful if your goal is to maximize the amount of objective information you obtain from the wine. [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 2 years, 11 months ago
Don’t let the name fool you. There is no Latakia in this "Scottish Blend", but that is ok with me even though I love Latakia. This is a ready rubbed air cured blend of Burley, Cavendish and Virginia which has a reputation of being one of the most popular pipe tobaccos in the world. Despite [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Oh Yes, My Friends, Pipes are Cool Again 2 years, 11 months ago
Here’s a photo of a college graduate enjoying his celebratory pipe after graduation.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: G. L. Pease Odyssey Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 12 months ago
I guess that if you want to try just about every major type of tobacco in one single blend then you should try Pease’s Odyssey because it comes with red and black Virginias, Latakia and Orientals so you’re getting a bit of everything packed into one small tin.
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Smoker’s Rights & Cigar Rights of America 2 years, 12 months ago
Here’s an update on this.
As of July 1, Florida’s new cigarette tax is $1.34 per pack. An equivalent increase applies to smokeless and pipe tobacco, but not cigars.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/orl-crist-signs-cigarette-tax-052709,0,3688.story
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Marlboro Man Beats up the Small Tobacco Companies in Texas 2 years, 12 months ago
The state switches to a punitive weight-based tax on many tobacco products, which benefits Philip Morris and penalizes the smaller producers.
AUSTIN, Texas, May 27 /PRNewswire/ — The Texas Senate voted 29-2 to pass a $100 million tax increase on smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products. HB 2154, while being a laudable program to fund rural [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Collecting on eBay - Rob Cooper’s Chicago Pipe Show Talk 2 years, 12 months ago
Rob Cooper is reportedly the #1 top seller of collectible pipes on eBay.
If you are a pipe collector purchasing items on eBay, then this is probably not news to you. Personally, I’m more of a pipe smoker than a pipe collector, however, I did find Rob Cooper’s presentation at the 2009 Chicago Pipe Show to [...] -
Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Smoking - Quick Easy and Inexpensive 2 years, 12 months ago
All year I have been hearing that pipe smoking is realizing a resurgence. Articles, news stories and even government statistics point to increased sales in pipe tobacco. I was wondering why, and after perusing many stories on this there were two main reasons cited; 1) the economic and political turmoil in today’s world has people [...]
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Pipe Smoker’s Rights & Cigar Rights of America 2 years, 12 months ago
Did you ever have a great idea that fell on deaf ears?
I had a great idea about a month ago for helping protect the rights of pipe smokers. It’s a great idea that didn’t require any genius and it started with two attempts in private email that went ignored, so I will now post it [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Pipe Smoker’s Rights & Cigar Rights of America 2 years, 12 months ago
Yes, I agree Eddie. The IPCPR, (International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association) does a very good job as well, and they include pipes, but we need all the help we can get.
It just struck me as odd that the CRA could win a battle against increased cigar taxes in Florida, while leaving pipe [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake - Pipe Tobacco Review 2 years, 12 months ago
Another good one from Sam G!
Nice review Bob. I like how you check the differences between the tin and bulk versions. How many flakes rubbed out does it take to fill the bowl?
I have noticed that different manufacturers have different size flakes. With some flake cut tobaccos I need two flakes to fill a bowl [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Samuel Gawith Navy Flake Pipe Tobacco Review 3 years ago
Welcome to the site usa2traveller. Yes, Samuel Gawith certainly knows what he’s doing when it comes to pipe tobacco.
I like how you called it “Sam Gawith”. It reminds me of the movie Scent of a Woman …
Lt. Col. Frank Slade: Clear them little bottles off. And when I get off the phone here, call up [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Samuel Gawith Navy Flake Pipe Tobacco Review 3 years ago
Thanks analogmoz. Yes, I thought was good, but not great. I will have to try the Bracken Flake. Please be my guest if you would like to make a blog and do a review of it yourself too! So far, it’s just Python and I.
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Admin commented on the blog post Hearth & Home Anniversary Kake - Pipe Tobacco Review 3 years ago
Happy Anniversary Kake! You just made my mouth water with that one Bob!
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Admin wrote on their own wire: 3 years ago
I’m hanging out on the balcony watching the sailboats on Tampa Bay, little prop planes taking off from Albert Whitted Airport, and the sun glistening on the water while smoking some Savinelli Special Tobacco in a Bjarne flame grain.
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Admin commented on the blog post Hal O’ the Wynd Pipe Tobacco Review 3 years ago
I know!
I have a huge stash of stuff I am dying to get to!
I want to take a week off and smoke all day. LOL.
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Admin commented on the blog post The 2009 Chicagoland Int’l Pipe & Tobacciana Show 3 years ago
Can you email it to me? I was working on putting an upload feature on the site here, but got backed up with some client work.
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren In Chicago 3 years ago
They were selling them in Chicago and they seemed to have some left on the last day. I do not know how many or what will become of them.
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Admin commented on the blog post The 2009 Chicagoland Int’l Pipe & Tobacciana Show 3 years ago
LOL gaget! Were you snoring during the seminar.
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren In Chicago 3 years ago
Where are you located OleFattGuy? I think this should be available in the US and Europe, and probably other countries too.
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Admin commented on the blog post Peterson Irish Flake - Pipe Tobacco Review 3 years ago
Wow , that sounds really good. I have tried a few Peterson blends and really liked them. This morning I smoked the Peterson Navy Flake, which I would classify as mild-medium.
That’s pretty cool how you described the Irish Flake changing flavors as you go through. I have experienced that a little bit.
After reading this review [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post The 2009 Chicagoland Int’l Pipe & Tobacciana Show 3 years ago
Thanks tragicalien2002! The whole show was awesome.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: Chicago Pipe Show 2009 Report 3 years ago
The 2009 Chicagoland Int’l Pipe & Tobacciana Show had over 350 exhibitors and nearly 4,000 attendees from 65 countries. I spoke with several of the exhibitors such as; Cornell & Diehl, XYZ Direct, Tobacco Pipe Exports, Viprati Pipes, Pipa Castello, Harkam Pipe, Mac Baren and others about their new pipes and tobaccos.
Cornell & Diehl
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Admin commented on the blog post Chicago Pipe Show 2009 Report 3 years ago
Thanks Python. There’s a lot of info here, but in reality this is just the “charring light” of the whole show.
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Admin commented on the blog post Viking Pipe #424 3 years ago
Yeah, I have a few Bjarne pipes and I love them, but I don’t have a Viking. I think I’ll get one!
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Admin commented on the blog post Viking Pipe #424 3 years ago
Yeah, I have a few Bjarne pipes, but I don’t have a Viking. I think I’ll get one!
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Admin commented on the blog post Hello Everyone 3 years ago
Hey Brad! Thanks for posting up! The Chicago (St. Charles) show was great! I am glad I went. I just got home to St. Petersburg FL with fresh, fond memories. Thanks so much for signing up and giving your support to this new endeavor.
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Silvercloud and Admin are now friends 3 years ago
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Admin commented on the blog post My Christmas Pipe 3 years ago
That’s an awesome story. I would have married her too!
I wonder how many people have the same experience as beginning pipe smokers. The same thing happened to me. I started with Dr. Grabow and drug store tobacco and burned thew crap out of my tongue. LOL!
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Admin commented on the blog post Samuel Gawith Fire Dance Flake - Pipe Tobacco Review 3 years ago
Great review Bob, and nice pictures too. I enjoyed reading your descriptions and it was very informative with the notes about the slight differences between bulk and tinned versions, and that your wife likes the room note.
I am looking forward to reading more of your reviews.
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren In Chicago 3 years ago
I’m drooling at just the thought of it!
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Admin commented on the blog post Samuel Gawith Re-Introduces Blend 3 years ago
I will try to do that.
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Admin commented on the blog post Mac Baren In Chicago 3 years ago
I will be checking this out and getting comments from them at the show.
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Admin commented on the blog post Samuel Gawith Re-Introduces Blend 3 years ago
Great Info. Thanks Python!
I will be sure to check this out at the show.
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Admin wrote a new blog post: New Pipe Blog 3 years ago
I wanted to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Bob and I go by Python on the boards. I know Kevin, the owner of this site for a couple of years. I used to be a moderator on his old cigar site. He asked me to be a moderator in the forums here [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Edward’s Pipe & Tobacco Tampa FL 3 years ago
LMAO! Too late. I already smoked it. I guess I have to keep smoking it now.
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Admin commented on the blog post Edward’s Pipe & Tobacco Tampa FL 3 years ago
Let me know when you are coming and I will meet you there.
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Early Morning Pipe Tobacco Review 3 years, 1 month ago
In brief, the former importer of Dunhill tobaccos was sold to another company and the license to import and sell Dunhill tobaccos was lost in the process. Dunhill tobacco is still being produced, but they presently do not have a US Importer. I can provide a few more details after I get my interview with [...]
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Early Morning Pipe Tobacco Review 3 years, 1 month ago
I saw the thread. I see Dunhill all over the place. I know Early Morning Pipe is discontinued, but I haven’t heard that everything is. I am going to Edwards Pipe & Tobacco in Tampa today. They will know the real answer.
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Admin commented on the blog post Tobacco Taxes Steadily on the Rise 3 years, 1 month ago
If we are going to stop buying it, then we will have to grow our own. LOL.
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Admin commented on the blog post Dunhill Early Morning Pipe Tobacco Review 3 years, 1 month ago
Where did you hear that eddiegrob? I can see them available for sale on at least a couple American websites right now, so it seems they are here.
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Admin commented on the blog post Central MI U Students Smart U of OK Students Dumb 3 years, 1 month ago
Here’s another one. Gillette College, a Northern Wyoming Community College now has a policy to prohibit smoking tobacco or tobacco-like substances using a cigarette, cigar, pipe or other smoking equipment.
http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/articles/2009/04/18/news/friday/news01.txt
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KevinG Site Admin and Bob Python are now friends 3 years, 1 month ago
