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    The Smoking Shed

    I set this up a couple of years ago with a couple of chairs inside and a small propane heater. Worked great for cold nights, but was a little iffy in high winds. LOL Packed it away when the weather warmed up.
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    Fifteen Minute Sweet Spot?

    I'm not sure about the time, but with non aromatic blends I notice the flavor will intensify between half and 2/3 of the way through a bowl. Anything aromatic or with a lot of latakia I get quite a bit of flavor right off the bat.
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    What’s the Difference?

    This topic has been discussed a lot on the forum. Some expensive pipes may have superb grain and finish and that's what may may it expensive. I only care about how a pipe smokes. I have many inexpensive pipes that smoke great. I have one of a kind pipes that don't smoke well at all. Its...
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    ***What Are You Smoking, December 2023?***

    Finally popped a tin of Cringle Flake 2022 in a Dr. Grabow Riviera with bourbon on the side. This is the first briar pipe I ever bought once I realized I wanted to smoke a pipe.
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    First Attempt - Dismal Failure!

    Its hard to get everything right the first time around, especially if there isn't an experienced pipe smoker around to show you how its done. You'll get the hang of it in no time. Drier tobacco is better, a lighter pack is better to start and you don't need to get the tobacco lit the first...
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    ***What Are You Smoking, November 2023?***

    A Butz Choaquin Arsenal packed with 3 Nuns yellow, ready for happy hour. Bourbon on the side.
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    That incredible Zen...

    I grew up not far from the Yuengling brewery. Can't get it where I live now. :cry:
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    What Music Are You Listening to? November, 2023

    Listening to klove radio. Every night during happy hour. Listen to Positive & Encouraging K-LOVE - https://listen.klove.com/
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    ***What Are You Smoking, November 2023?***

    Just finished some Duke Albert in a Ducca Carlo with a heavy pour of Bourbon before Church.
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    Victory Is Mine!

    Awesome, just awesome!
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    ***What Are You Smoking, May 2023?***

    Just finished some more 2013 Capstan Gold in an HS Studio squat tomato. Spiked ice coffee on the side.
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    ***What Are You Smoking, May 2023?***

    Hope you feel better soon brother.
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    ***What Are You Smoking, May 2023?***

    Back after a long time away. Had some 2013 Capstan God in an Aldo Velani with brass and briar accents on the stem. Spiked iced coffee to drink.
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    ***What Are You Smoking, March 2023?***

    Just finished some Duke Albert in a Duca Carlo.