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Review of SG Cannon Plug - A Lakeland Legend
I find cannon plug, Grousemoor and Ennerdale all to be of the same bent flavor wise. If you like one, you should like the others. None of them have a discernable rose geranium note (e.g., Kendal flake, Bosun plug, etc.), which I find to be more polarizing.- pinem
- Post #38
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Favorite Borderline Aromatics?
My progression so far has been english/Balkan, then VAs, VaBurs and VaPers because that is what we are told to like, and then realizing life is too short for auster blends, and then doing a deep dive into Gawith and Dan aros. At this point I'm happy as a clam with a steam pressed aro that has...- pinem
- Post #23
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Wind affecting pipe smoking question?
Meerschaum pipes are the way to go in windy situations. They can absorb the excess moisture from a fast burn better, and won't burn out. Key is to fold and stuff (not rub out), store pipe in pocket if not clenching, keep fingers/palm over bowl when out of pocket, and let the wind do all the...- pinem
- Post #32
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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2014 Salty Dog's
Based on multiple articles and threads on this over the years, real bloom is likely byproducts of the bacteria that feed on compounds in the tobacco that make tobacco smoke harsh. It's not sugar, and it doesn't add flavor. It's just an indicator of how much bacterial processing has occurred...- pinem
- Post #3
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The Great Duvet Cover Conspiracy
I had heard of these things, but have chosen to remain ignorant of their design. Like a Ouija board, I am certain nothing good can come from gaining an understanding of them and/or using them.- pinem
- Post #19
- Forum: General Discussion
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Pipe Smoking, Relationships, and Compromise
My wife was not happy about me starting, but it wasn't a deal breaker, and I told her I'd keep it outside. Then my wife didn't care for the smell of smoke on me, but it wasn't a deal breaker, and I did my best to clean up afterwards to lessen the smell. Then my wife didn't care for the TAD...- pinem
- Post #31
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Does Anyone Else Have Bad Smokes?
I imagine the definition of bad varies considerably amoung pipe smokers. I have had less than ideal smokes on occasion, and they are usually due to a pipe that has gone sour, or the heat and humidity takes it toll. It really is tough to have a good smoke with a pipe when the temp and humidity...- pinem
- Post #42
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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What Will Be The Most Sought-After Sutliff Blends 5 Years From Now?
Regardless of what it's called, disadvantaging and/or profiteering off your own kind to make a quick buck, is still best defined as a dick move. I ended up leaving pipe forums behind for about 3 years after all the crass materialism that was put on display after the McClelland closing. As...- pinem
- Post #100
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Defines a Codger?
Maybe this has already been stated, but I would argue that one of the seals of codgerdom is using one's nose grease to fight oxidation of vulcanite stems.- pinem
- Post #102
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Why Does This Happen So Often?
It's not society, it's just biology. Once a woman is past menopause, it doesn't matter how fit or young she looks, there is an ineffable hollowness to her aura. Both men and women understand this on a subconscious level, even if we don't consciously realize it or want to admit to it. Of...- pinem
- Post #23
- Forum: General Discussion
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How Long do Lakeland Toppings Last When Cellared?
I I wouldn't be so sure. Size does matter when it comes to being able to accommodate new regulations. All the new regulations are working in STG's favor to acquire smaller firms. These smaller firms see the writing on the wall, and know it's all lost, and all they have left is a buyout or...- pinem
- Post #128
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Jar Lid Pop
It's a mystery. I have jars of FVF that started off creating a vacuum, that later pushed the lid upwards. I have other jars that created a vacuum and stayed that way. I have tins that are bulging and tins that don't. If you want to know if you have a good enough seal, put the jar in a...- pinem
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Picking on Brits a Bit
She kind of looks like the kid in Love Actually. Interesting enough, I caught my wife watching this movie earlier this week. Talk about the epitome of holiday dreck. London should have been quarantined, hauled before the Haigh and/or shipped to Siberia, for being accomplice to that movie.- pinem
- Post #535
- Forum: General Discussion
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Is Gawith the Only Blending House Making Dark Fired Virginia Blends?
No expert either, but the smoothness you find in Gawith blends I'd likely due to the process not the tobacco origin. It really is a shame that Laudisi won't spend the money to get proper steam presses. MacBaren did, Dan did, why can't C&D? Maybe if anything good happens from the STG...- pinem
- Post #23
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Changes in GH twists
Hmm, in the interest of trying to get this back on topic. What if we forced everyone with a X account to indentured servitude in the tobacco fields as community service (after taking away all electronic devices, would not want them documenting it for likes).- pinem
- Post #43
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion