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  1. canadianbacon

    Pipe Cleaning With High-proof Spirits

    I use some shine that my buddy made that is nearly undrinkable. Works well though.
  2. canadianbacon

    Smart Phones & Stuff

    My 2 cents... I had an iphone 4, and loved it at first. Wife got a Galaxy S3. I started to hate my iPhone. Now have a Galaxy note 2. I summize with this. If you want something that just works, get an iphone, that is if you can figure out itunes. itunes constantly updates, and changes the...
  3. canadianbacon

    Anyone Else Enjoy Spinning LP's?

    Don't worry about smoke on electronics as long as there is conformal coating on the circuit board. You can do this yourself with an aerosol can if it doesn't already have it factory applied. Otherwise, yes, I do have an old cabinet style turn table. I don't get radio signals in my basement, so...
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    Something funny for my Northern brothers.

    Just came in from a run on the snowmobile tracks in -20 C. There is no such thing as too cold. I've done +50 and -50 celsius. From what I can tell you, you can keep on layering up to get warm, but you can't get naked enough to get cool.
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    Hello From Ontario, Canada

    Welcome. I am a former Ontario resident. Can't speak about local shops, however a lot of us order on line from the US because it is much cheaper, although I am still a supporter of the local shop. You will usually find different blend, and sound knowledge.
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    NHL Winter Classic?

    I agree with the World Juniors. My favourite hockey to watch hands down. That being said, I am an all round hockey fan, so I'm going to watch the winter classic regardless. Furthermore, I am a die hard leafs fan, and living in Alberta, I only get CBC and TSN games (until next year's Sportsnet...
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    NHL Winter Classic?

    Overdoing it? Let's not forget that this is how hockey all started. It's great to see professional hockey played the old way. The joy on the players' faces were enjoyable to watch. The players enjoyed it, the fans enjoyed it, and it was a tight well played hockey game in adverse conditions...
  8. canadianbacon

    City Cigar - Vancouver

    . I would like to add that the cat was away. In fact, Derek had stated that if the owner was there that it probably would have been chaos, as the owner has his own rambunctious store dog. I may be biased on the topic, and I know not everyone is a fan of dogs, but I love going into shops that...
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    City Cigar - Vancouver

    I am visiting family in Vancouver for the holidays and me and the wife decided to go full tourist on the city by deciding to go to Granville Island by foot. Typically, I didn't look at the directions. I essentially just walked towards the Arena downtown when I realized I was going the wrong...
  10. canadianbacon

    The Past Year of Piping

    Congrats. I will be reaching my 1 year in the next week or two. You definitely went full out with your pipe and tobacco collection. I just have 3 pipes and the collection of samples I got from 4noggins. That being said, I was never a daily cigarette smoker but an occasional cigar smoker, and...
  11. canadianbacon

    Canadians

    Are you referring to shipping and duties? There is usually an "additional comments" or "special instructions" box at the bottom of the shipping form. 4noggins usually does a good job for shipping discretely.
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    Any Canadian Football Fans Out There?

    Never followed Toronto when I lived there but started watching teh Eskimos when I moved to Edmonton, but I can't bear to watch them lose all season. In any case, I would put my money on the 13th man.
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    Anyone Tried "Boveda" Humidity Control Pack?

    I bought a couple. Didn't have to touch my humidor for months. Ever since they ran out, I have to actually check my humidor every couple of days. Next time I get the chance, I'm buying more. I reccomend them.
  14. canadianbacon

    30th Wedding Anniversary Gift

    Congrats. 5 years for me on friday.
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    When did They Quit Including Matches With Orders?

    I would agree that it is a safety thing. I know Federal Ammunition had an issue with how their primers were packaged. I guess some primers went off in shipping and caused a mess. Now they are packaged in a tray, with each primer having their own compartment, and they are all on their side. I...