Recent content by pauls456
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Pesse Canoe
I tried it, I like it. It's good quality tobacco, mild with a natural sweetness.- pauls456
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Vacuum packing tins
I can certainly understand sealing in mylar. But I don't see any added advantage to applying negative pressure to the contents. Sealed is sealed, right?- pauls456
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Only Yanik Would Carve Something Like This
Reminds me of this! Joel-Peter Witkin, Woman Mastur___ing On the Moon, 1982- pauls456
- Post #61
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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Stimulation or Relaxation?
It's effects are complex. Its both a stimulant and a relaxant, depending on the dose, the individual, and the effect being looked at.- pauls456
- Post #21
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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XXV Reserve: A Celebration of 25 Years of Smokingpipes
Me too, never again...- pauls456
- Post #16
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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XXV Reserve: A Celebration of 25 Years of Smokingpipes
Are you sure?- pauls456
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Yeah, I know, I'm weird.
I agree, mostly. That's why I always fold and stuff my flake tobaccos, rather than break them up into little pieces. On the other hand, I'm not above adding a bit of Sweet Vanilla Honeydew to a straight burley once in a while.- pauls456
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Jim's GLP Ellipsis Flake (Zeitgeist Collection) Review.
I disagree. I mean, I agree..- pauls456
- Post #34
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Questionable Rant
Must be nice to be retired.- pauls456
- Post #34
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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A Counterfeit DuPont’s Progress
Many are willing to pay for authentic merchandise rather than knock-offs, but only if the difference in quality is significant. The manufacturing process in China has evolved, and the gap has narrowed considerably. Looking at the photos, I wonder if ST Dupont is sourcing their manufacturing to...- pauls456
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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I Paid Too Much for a Pipe... On Purpose!
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Tinbids Observations
Firebird Flake sold out in a matter of hours. Next week, the first tin showed up on TinBids for $40. Soon thereafter it was all over TinBids for the same $40 a tin. Were it not for the 'professional' resellers, we would be able to buy the limited releases directly from the retailer, just like...- pauls456
- Post #12
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Are we Really Losing That Much With the Closures of Mac Baren and Sutliff?
The FDA is being shaken up as we speak, with big budget and staffing cuts to come.- pauls456
- Post #245
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Mellowest Unflavored Burley Blends?
Uhle, Blend 00. Or if you want a bit of sweetness, Blend 300.- pauls456
- Post #29
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Pipe Tobacco is no Good Anymore/Better Than Before
There are many who feel McClelland is (was) overrated.- pauls456
- Post #80
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions