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***What Are You Smoking, September 2025?***
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A few years ago I grabbed 000/250 that was unsmoked, also from SP. I had it packed and lit within 5 minutes of opening the package.
Had a bit of Low Country Pee Dee in my Nuttens Bing. Had some sparkling water to wash it down with.
Sun Bear Navy Cask in a Peterson 120. My first bowl after an irritating dance with Covid
Almost finished smoking year 2024 Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem in the military mount style. Fed all the cats.
I haven't been keeping up with the ways thread and am way behind. I have been smoking Exclusive and Low Country Natural Virginia and Burley in the few pipes that I bought with me. We visited family in WV on Saturday and have been hanging out at my brother's place in Virginia. We are leaving from Knoxville and flying to Boston on Thursday where we will begin our family roadtrip through the Notheast.
OJK in what is likely a 19th century WDC meerschaum bulldog. It has a gold plated band with a silver applique and a modern VF Bakelite replacement stem.
Yesterday's Lineup: Morning smoke, MM Minicob with Captain Black Cherry Cavendish. Afternoon smoke, McQueen Miniature "Seafarer", with Black Frigate. Evening smoke, 1st part of 2nd break in smoke on the Mr. Brog #31 Birdie, stuffed with Captain Black Dark Cavendish. Interspersed with a few cheap flavoured cigars throughout the day. Details of smokes and my new toy for those interested is in Skippable Drivel below the shot. Nice day out, and my first task is to grab my camera and photograph the Amanitas that are popping up all over. Then slicing and dicing and drying.
Skippable Drivel: First thing I'll comment on is my new toy in the picture - the metal match, $31 bucks on Amazon. It's terrific, a great pipe lighter. easy to control, flame consistent, and certainly eye catching, for those who care about such things. The minicob shows my amazing ability to destroy pipe bowls. Hoping the new frill will help here - it's certainly more controllable than matches or the usual Yusud retro-lighter that I usually use.
The minicob smoke was a back to usual, at the computer chomping away at the pipe, scanning the morning gnus, a nice smoke with the over-the-top cherry coughdrop offering from Capt Black.
The break-in procedure continues with the three pipes involved, over six days with a Sunday break. Load the pipe, smoke half of it, and the other half the next day. I like this system, as it "spreads the wealth" and is easier on the tongue. Break in smokes always taste yuchhhh. Will do the second smoke with the visible half bowl today. Yah, it's gonna take longer than the usually "hell bent for leather and lets go for it" manner in which I approached this unpleasant task before, but it's way more tolerable, and I can concentrate on the smoking qualities of the pipe a bit better, without all the whining.
This Brog is a great smoker - and I'd recommend it to those who want a cheap pipe that looks good, smokes great, and can be taken anywhere without cause for concern. I have a feeling Brog would sell more pipes if he upped his prices, but he does have a cult following. This pipe is also terrific in the hand. Takes a filter, which I'm using out of curiosity, as I don't use them. Seems to help with the break-in procedure.
The McQueen Miniature Seafarer is dedicated to Black Frigate. I've tried other lats in the pipe, and it doesn't seem to object, but it truly shines with BF, so BF it is. I use the gravity feed system taught to me by the Captain, and for whatever reason, I get astounding time from this wee bowl (it's actually smaller than the minicob, believe it or not.) If I don't get half an hour, it's my fault. Wonderful for a tobacco that I love and have in limited supply. Pipe is really sweet to smoke, too.
I included the crabapples not only as a prop, but I've discovered that sweet-sour apples AND cherries are the best thing for tongue bite i've tried so far. Absolutely amazing. Instant relief. Just passing this on. Better than apple cider vinegar or cold coffee by quite a bit.
Be back late tonight, and will try to catch up on comments for the next half hour or so as I have breakfast. Have a great Tuesday.
Skippable Drivel: First thing I'll comment on is my new toy in the picture - the metal match, $31 bucks on Amazon. It's terrific, a great pipe lighter. easy to control, flame consistent, and certainly eye catching, for those who care about such things. The minicob shows my amazing ability to destroy pipe bowls. Hoping the new frill will help here - it's certainly more controllable than matches or the usual Yusud retro-lighter that I usually use.
The minicob smoke was a back to usual, at the computer chomping away at the pipe, scanning the morning gnus, a nice smoke with the over-the-top cherry coughdrop offering from Capt Black.
The break-in procedure continues with the three pipes involved, over six days with a Sunday break. Load the pipe, smoke half of it, and the other half the next day. I like this system, as it "spreads the wealth" and is easier on the tongue. Break in smokes always taste yuchhhh. Will do the second smoke with the visible half bowl today. Yah, it's gonna take longer than the usually "hell bent for leather and lets go for it" manner in which I approached this unpleasant task before, but it's way more tolerable, and I can concentrate on the smoking qualities of the pipe a bit better, without all the whining.
This Brog is a great smoker - and I'd recommend it to those who want a cheap pipe that looks good, smokes great, and can be taken anywhere without cause for concern. I have a feeling Brog would sell more pipes if he upped his prices, but he does have a cult following. This pipe is also terrific in the hand. Takes a filter, which I'm using out of curiosity, as I don't use them. Seems to help with the break-in procedure.
The McQueen Miniature Seafarer is dedicated to Black Frigate. I've tried other lats in the pipe, and it doesn't seem to object, but it truly shines with BF, so BF it is. I use the gravity feed system taught to me by the Captain, and for whatever reason, I get astounding time from this wee bowl (it's actually smaller than the minicob, believe it or not.) If I don't get half an hour, it's my fault. Wonderful for a tobacco that I love and have in limited supply. Pipe is really sweet to smoke, too.
I included the crabapples not only as a prop, but I've discovered that sweet-sour apples AND cherries are the best thing for tongue bite i've tried so far. Absolutely amazing. Instant relief. Just passing this on. Better than apple cider vinegar or cold coffee by quite a bit.
Be back late tonight, and will try to catch up on comments for the next half hour or so as I have breakfast. Have a great Tuesday.
Don't feel guilty about keeping up. Enjoy the family and your visit. This thread is waayyyy to addictive, anyways.
You have my sincerest sympathies and I'm sure those of many others, too!
Did a set of walking reps, and smoked a bowl of year 2016 D&R Three Sails in a slight bent black pattern etched 1977 Lorenzo Lorsan Sigma level top billiard with a gray swirl acrylic saddle stem. None of the ferals were around except for Daisy the Feral Princess who stayed on the deck recliner. Harry the Hairy is inside. Dunno where Tomato the Brave is.
I frankly have a touch of disdain for wild colored stems, but that copper colored spigot definitely makes this Special Edition work. A smooth transition. Like it!
Bait 'em and shoot them at night with a flashlight strapped to the barrel of a good .22 airgun. Great fun!!
HU Edward G Coin,Ribbon,Flake & Shag Cut 
in an Abe Herbaugh Apple and Diet Coke on the side.
The Jeep project is finished and the yard is cut.
in an Abe Herbaugh Apple and Diet Coke on the side.The Jeep project is finished and the yard is cut.
C&D Burley Flake #2 in Sav prince.
2012 Christmas Cheer in a Sav 207
and in a Meer my Turkish friend brought back from Turkey.
2012 Christmas Cheer in a Sav 207
and in a Meer my Turkish friend brought back from Turkey.
G.L. Pease Charing Cross in a custom Knute by the late Wayne Holmes.
I been under what I thought is a sinus change of weather sickness but more I think it was Covid as well
Nice looking Castello
@Bananacaravanadium See my pack rat thread I just started.
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