Ok, now I’m actually in. Looking forward to playing along in year’s pyramid scheme.
Plugs/ropes/cigars please. I’m not fussy, but the boys in customs can be
Plugs/ropes/cigars please. I’m not fussy, but the boys in customs can be
🌟 🎄 🎅 The UnOfficial Official 2025 PM Secret Santa Thread 🎅 🎄 🌟
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Forgive my ignorance, is this because these are less processed, less perceivable as tobacco, or because they are usually bulk format as opposed to tins?Ok, now I’m actually in. Looking forward to playing along in year’s pyramid scheme.
Plugs/ropes/cigars please. I’m not fussy, but the boys in customs can be
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This is PMSS 2025, ignorance is expected, even encouraged!
For many, that is a natural occurrence. No practice or encouragement required.
Oh I am in too, hopefully there is at least one more person from the EU 
I'm sure there are other participants from the EU. If not, there are people on this side of the pond who have volunteered to ship to you. Som Besths!
The real heroes of PMSS 2025
Cigars and chewing tobacco (which here technically includes all plug/rope cuts) are exempt from the import restrictions
I am already having too much fun, planning and preparing my box... I just can't decide if envy or pity the person, who is going to get it 
now I gotta go out and buy some coal..
now I gotta go out and buy some coal..This is addressed to my Secret Santa:
1. Here is a reference photo of tiny sample pack I got from someone I know and definitely can't call a friend yet. Although most tobaccos were at least 10 years old, I didn't appreciate that the most interesting and old ones (30+ years) were carelessly packed in stretch foil...also there wes just 2-3 bowls worth of tobacco in them... absolutely unacceptable!!!
This being said, anything less than that, will be considered offensive!
Here is the reference photo:
2. You might have read that if people send more than two tins, or if they send pipes - they're perceived as showoffs... That's total bull crap! You will be heavily judged if you don't send at least one nice pipe, no cheapos or common/ standard pipes either. If you are not sure what I would like, just check this thread for reference - anything similar to those pipe will be considered
Interesting Completed Ebay Auctions - British Pipes
3. If you have the genius idea to check for clues, about what I am sending to my giftee and then decide how much of your generosity I deserve, just know that I love jokes and I am also a dad... So when say that I am buying coal to send, or if I mentioned mold in connection to a tobacco that I am planning to send - that's all dad jokes!
The thought of me being incredibly greedy, might have crossed your mind for a second, but rest assured I am actually looking out for you with this post... We all know that our reputation in this forum is the most important thing in our lives and the last thing I want is for you to jeopardise yours.
P.S. please keep in mind that I am a professional photographer, so when I receive your amazing package, i will make sure to take some incredible photos (unatural shine and all my other tricks) of the goodies you sent me. At the same time I will put even more effort in drawing the attention of the viewers to any potential lack of pipes, stinginess, bad packaging, lack of handwritten personal note and lack of extra accessories like tampers or lighters.
1. Here is a reference photo of tiny sample pack I got from someone I know and definitely can't call a friend yet. Although most tobaccos were at least 10 years old, I didn't appreciate that the most interesting and old ones (30+ years) were carelessly packed in stretch foil...also there wes just 2-3 bowls worth of tobacco in them... absolutely unacceptable!!!
This being said, anything less than that, will be considered offensive!
Here is the reference photo:
2. You might have read that if people send more than two tins, or if they send pipes - they're perceived as showoffs... That's total bull crap! You will be heavily judged if you don't send at least one nice pipe, no cheapos or common/ standard pipes either. If you are not sure what I would like, just check this thread for reference - anything similar to those pipe will be considered
Interesting Completed Ebay Auctions - British Pipes
3. If you have the genius idea to check for clues, about what I am sending to my giftee and then decide how much of your generosity I deserve, just know that I love jokes and I am also a dad... So when say that I am buying coal to send, or if I mentioned mold in connection to a tobacco that I am planning to send - that's all dad jokes!
The thought of me being incredibly greedy, might have crossed your mind for a second, but rest assured I am actually looking out for you with this post... We all know that our reputation in this forum is the most important thing in our lives and the last thing I want is for you to jeopardise yours.
P.S. please keep in mind that I am a professional photographer, so when I receive your amazing package, i will make sure to take some incredible photos (unatural shine and all my other tricks) of the goodies you sent me. At the same time I will put even more effort in drawing the attention of the viewers to any potential lack of pipes, stinginess, bad packaging, lack of handwritten personal note and lack of extra accessories like tampers or lighters.
Joyous Yuletide
I’m in!
Thankfully, I am back in the States and it makes participation much easier.
I prefer Va’s, VaPer’s, and VaOr’s.
It is VERY rare that I find Latakia or DFK enjoyable.
Thankfully, I am back in the States and it makes participation much easier.
I prefer Va’s, VaPer’s, and VaOr’s.
It is VERY rare that I find Latakia or DFK enjoyable.
Oh for some of you the bar is set very low indeedGood luck, Mike