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  1. MesabiBear

    Burley Thoughts

    I’m still somewhat new here. My first foray into piping was Early Morning Pipe and Nightcap. Both fantastically flavorful. But sometimes you something less flavorfully strong. Then I tried Haunted Bookshop. In a small way, it reminded my of the Camel Lights I enjoyed in my youth. Woodsy...
  2. MesabiBear

    Sometimes I Think Pipe Smoking is dying...

    I agree. fb came along as the new shiny thing, a one stop for all. Then it became the nightmare it is now with constant adds and sponsors. I find I’m returning to the few forums left leaving the facepalm behind.
  3. MesabiBear

    Old Joe Kranz

    It appears I made the right choice. A bit anxious to try OJK and compare to HB.
  4. MesabiBear

    Old Joe Kranz

    While running errands, I conveniently found myself near a tobacco shop. I couldn’t pass by without stopping in. The other day I enjoyed 2 bowls of Haunted Bookshop I jarred 3 months ago. I found I enjoy the simple burley flavor. Anyway, my plan was to purchase another tin of Haunted...
  5. MesabiBear

    Haunted Bookshop and Pirate Kake first timer

    Maybe age will enhance HB. I’m not too keen on sitting in a 30 degree garage to smoke a bowl or cigar. So, the jars are aging. HB has a good jar aroma.
  6. MesabiBear

    Haunted Bookshop and Pirate Kake first timer

    I have yet to try this Haunted Pirate Ship. I’ll wait for March, when the jar is 3 months old.
  7. MesabiBear

    What Pipes Do You Wish You Had?

    I spent the day out in the garage working on projects. As I puttered around the garage, I enjoyed a couple of bowls of Early Morning Pipe in my Rossi bent bulldog. The pipe rested in the pipe ashtray on my workbench. It poiceded to roll and tip over. I can see now I really wish I had a poker...
  8. MesabiBear

    Pipe Sighting at the Movies

    Mr. Gailey in A Miracle on 34th Street.
  9. MesabiBear

    Pipe Sighting at the Movies

    Granny Hawkins in The Outlaw Josey Wales
  10. MesabiBear

    What Cigar Are You Smoking? 2025

    Cool, thanks for this tip! The unravelling has mainly happened on ultra cheap cigars I try now and then. And when I accidentally allow one to dry out. It surprised me that a La Gloria right out if the walk in humidor would have this happen.
  11. MesabiBear

    What Cigar Are You Smoking? 2025

    I was at Tobacco Grove in Maple Grove. No idea the price. I grabbed 6 cigars a tin of Haunted Bookshop and this La Gloria heading out of the humidor to settle in one of their recliners and light it up in their cigar lounge.
  12. MesabiBear

    What Cigar Are You Smoking? 2025

    La Gloria Cubana Series S maduro. Weird that it unravels after cutting it.
  13. MesabiBear

    How Many Cutters And Lighters Do You Have?

    I have a couple Zippos, some Bics. I can.’t find any of my cutters so I use my teeth. My pocket knife is in dire need of sharpening.
  14. MesabiBear

    Haunted Bookshop and Pirate Kake first timer

    Today I smoked a bowl of Haunted Bookshop and Pirate Kake. Not at same time. Here’s a pipe tobacco rookie review. Haunted Bookshop: It seemed like a pleasant smoke as I watched a cloud of glorious smoke rise into the garage rafters. There was something to it that I kinda’ enjoyed. Yet...
  15. MesabiBear

    Lost Top To Zippo

    My top fell off as well. I’m thinking about silver soldering it permanently.
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