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    Amphora Virginia Blend

    When I had open the pouch the aroma was a tangy fruit essence . The tobacco is cut in pieces in which I had to break down the tobacco in order to pack the pipe. Once the charring had started the first few puffs were dry. As I had smoked the bowl half way down the essence improved , a slight...
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    Noobie question

    Pipes and Cigars I would recommend . For the variety and the prices ,no one can go wrong. The best part of this hobby is that the horizon is boundless. Your tastes in tobacco and pipes will change and it should. That is the fun it. Research the wonderful history and enjoy the pleasure...
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    American Smoking Pipe Repair experiences

    Maryann is the best. Never had a problem , always excellent results. :puffpipe:
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    Cleaning meerschaum pipes.

    Simple methods seem to be the best.. Hot Water I will use.... :puffpipe:
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    First Tobacco?

    I know that this blog is 2 years old . However maybe there is new life I know that this blog is over 2 years old . However recommendations seem to never grow old. I would give Captain Black Copper a try . I tried this when I was staying at my folks vacation home on the Chesapeake bay...
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    Flying Dutchman Pipe Tobacco

    TRY PIPES AND CIGARS CATORGORY : TIN TOBACCO / MATCH SOME OF THE OLD BLENDS THAT ARE NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION ARE BEING REPRODUCED IN THIS FORM. :puffpipe: HAPPY MORTAL ! HE WHO KNOWS PLEASURE WHICH A PIPE BASTOWS" ISAAC HAWKINS BROWN
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    Pipe For Beginners

    :puffpipe:OH THE FUN BEGINS ! GET A GOOD QUALITY PIPE, MY PREVENCE WOULD BE A STANWELL.ALSO 2 MM COBS. TOBACCO ? THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN HAVE ALOT OF FUN ! TRY SAMPLERS 2OZ. ETC. DO A VARIETY TILL YOU FIND WHAT YOU LIKE. THE KEY IS TO BE PATIENT ...
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    Who Would Do This To A pipe?

    GREAT JOB ON THE RESTORATION I WOULD HAVE DONE THE SAME THING . I WOULD HAVE SOUGHT ADVICE AND GAVE IT TRY MYSELF . BEAUTIFUL GRAIN AND A GOOD LOOKING PIPE . IF YOU EVER WANT TO STAIN YOUR PIPE ,PLEASE POST SOME PICS . :puffpipe...
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    ***What Are You Smoking *** (Feb. 2015)

    Hearth & Home - Mid-Town Series : Derby Club Aromatic In an Old England Sasieni :puffpipe:
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    Good Old Faithfull Tobaccos

    The variety of pipe tobacco's let me count the ways. My first bowl was Sir Walter Raleigh. Than came along the Tinder Box blends, along with some old tin favorites like the Flying Dutchman, Dunhill Blends, etc. The best blends that I have found for the price and quality are the Sutliff...
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    New versus estate pipes

    I like a variety of pipes. One of them is Celius free hands. The pipe maker is now deceased. These pipes are now coveted by many collectors. I have made several estate purchases and have been more than satisfied. However making a purchase on a new pipe is always a thrill ...
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    ***What? Are You Smoking? *** (February, 2015)

    For years I have been putting my nose up to those old blends that our grandfathers use to smoke. I finally broke down and purchased Half & Half and Mixture No. 79. The Half & Half is mild and surprisingly good , a good blend to mix with other tobacco blends. Mixture No.79 , I haven't...
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    Tobacco Blends?

    Here is 3 tobacco blends that come to mind . 5 Brothers Macbarens HH Mature Virginia Dan Tobacco / Mellow Mallard :puffy:
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    What Are Putting in Your First Pipe Christmas 2013?

    A blend that I had mixed 6 weeks ago. I named it "December Solstice" This is the first time that I had tried it . It's an english/aromatic blend. Just got done smoking a bowl. :puffy:
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    Christmas Pipe From My Wife!

    Very nice ! Beautifull birds eye grain on your new pipe . Go and enjoy ! :puffy: