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    Mac Baren Virginia No. 1 - Dry?

    Awesome, thank you Gents!!!
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    Mac Baren Virginia No. 1 - Dry?

    Hi Folks - I opened a tin of Mac Baren No 1 and it seemed rather dry. Is that normal for this blend? It smokes perfectly fine but wondering if I need to add some moisture to it? Thanks!
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    Virginia and VaPer Recommendations

    Hi sir! Not sure how to take your comment. Are you saying buying tins are not necessary and one should only stick to bulk tobacco where it can be purchased by the oz? Unfortunately, some of the brands are only sold in tins :-|
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    Virginia and VaPer Recommendations

    Wow, the recommendations keep rolling in! Thank you, gents! Here is my final order: AJ's VaPer Bulk Per OZ (2oz) Cask 4 Bulk Per OZ (2oz) Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Per OZ (2oz) GL Pease Stonehenge Flake 2 Ounce Tin (2 tins) RO Blends - Fire Storm 1.75 Ounce Tin (2 tins) Peter...
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    Virginia and VaPer Recommendations

    Thank you, everyone!! This has been very helpful. Putting in an order as we speak!
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    Virginia and VaPer Recommendations

    Good Evening Ladies and Gents - I'm reaching out as I was hoping you all could recommend 6 or 7 solid Virginias and/or VaPer blends to try? I am a reletivlely new pipe smoker and really enjoy the sweet, earthy and hay type of flavors. Thank you, all! Just to level set, here is what I have...
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    H.I.S Billiard Stem Cracked

    I'm sorry I should have been more clear. The piece that cracked is the female side of where the stem inserts into.
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    H.I.S Billiard Stem Cracked

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob Hi Gents - One of my first pipes is an H.I.S billiard. It smokes great and I purchased it while my father in law was tagging along with me so while it is rather inexpensive it does have some sentimental value. But I noticed the other day...
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    Nice Little Haul from P&C Today!

    I'll need to grab a tin of bullseye and navy, they've been on my list! You'll love the twist
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    Nice Little Haul from P&C Today!

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob Nice little haul from P&C today! Immediately fired up the P.S. Twist Flake and holy moly, what an awesome, tasty smoke!!
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    Ready-Rubbed, Flake & Bars - How to Prepare?

    Thank you both for the replies!! I will experiment, thank you!
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    Ready-Rubbed, Flake & Bars - How to Prepare?

    HI Folks - I have a few tins of ready-rubbed, flake and bars (i.e. Plumb Pudding) and I'm just wondering the best way in which to prepare the product to be smoked? I have seem a few other threads where individuals have purchased pyramid grinders to break down the the product while others have...
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    Where to Get Esoterica Stonehaven?

    Hello Folks - Is there anywhere right now with Esoterica Stonehaven in stock? It seems like a unicorn. I am on the mailing list at smokingpipes to be notified when it does come available but just figured I'd here. Thank you!!
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    Greetings from Taxachusetts, the Bay State!

    Small world! I drive by Watch City a few times a week but have never been in. I will make that my destination on my way home tomorrow. We just moved from Natick to Marlborough.
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    Greetings from Taxachusetts, the Bay State!

    Good Afternoon Ladies and Gents - I hope all is well! I have smoked a pipe on and off for a few years at a VERY infrequent rate. Normally I would enjoy a bowl or two on a fishing trip or special occasion. However, over the last few months I have really gotten the itch to take up smoking a...