Recent content by shannonh
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Absolutes of tobaccoreviews.com
While I agree in part of the above assessment of tobaccoreviews.com, the real issue is,you never know what the reviewers baseline is. If I don't know that he finds SG XXX Rope sort of mild, and he says, "Irish Flake is mild tobacco for an all day smoke" I will be sorely disappointed with the end...- shannonh
- Post #19
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Room Clearers
So, just to be contrary, What's the vilest room note of any tobacco you've had? I mean the ones that can compete with the leaky o-ring on the day after a bowl of chili..... Mine is (was) Dunhill London Blend. Lovely English, but oh my the smell it left behind.... That reminds me of a story: In...- shannonh
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Cornell & Diehl Questions
Here's my two cents: If they could come up with a VA similar to Dunhill Light Flake or SG Best Brown, I would buy theirs vs. the over the pond stuff. It must be a flake though, not a krumble cake. This may be a tobacco source thing though, as many english VA's come from africa.Peace- shannonh
- Post #8
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Still searching for a non chemical Aromatic
Sounds like you (like me) can taste Propylene Glycol. The only tobacco I have had that doesn't end up tasting like a little man pooped in my mouth has been Classic Burley Cake from Hearth and Home. I can smoke it all the way down to the dottle and still have a pleasing taste. Avoid Altadis and...- shannonh
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Fla. Mayor: Quit Smoking Or Get Fired, Even At Home
I'll call it what it is. Stupid. Somebody needs a good kick in the ass.- shannonh
- Post #4
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Best Brown Flake
Oppie, Did you have better luck with BB? I smoked some last week in a tall Oom Paul and it was loverly. Just the right amount of sweet and a long finish. I do recommend a tall straight bowl for it...- shannonh
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Welcome new members. Introduce yourselves.
I never took the time to intro myself so here goes... My name is Shannon and I've been a pipester for about 13 years now. My favorites tobaccos are english VaPers and BurVaPers although Cornell and Diehl are winning me over. I like all sorts of tobacco, but I dislike latakia, or rather, it...- shannonh
- Post #331
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Describe \"Lakeland Essence\"
I smoked a urinal cake once. Hard to light, but once you got it going it reminded me of cranberries.- shannonh
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Describe \"Lakeland Essence\"
I thought a little community definition might help the overall information base, so throw in with your thoughts. My two bits: The lakeland essence is slightly like incense and patchouli, but sweet, vaguely floral. I have heard that this is from the extractive of the tonka bean, but I can't find...- shannonh
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Old Joe Krantz comment
I ask because I never thought of my self as able to smoke "strong" blends, but this leads me to think differently. I guess I never found OJK that strong, just really "tobaccoey" Peace- shannonh
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Are there any blends....
Ditto on the OJK. Thinking of buying a pound when "the economy" get better.- shannonh
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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the Delayed Gratification Technique
I always thought it was pishposh, then I tried it. Waiting is the hardest part.- shannonh
- Post #4
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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the Delayed Gratification Technique
I've planned on posting this for some time. I cannot claim to be the originator of the technique, as it originates from some of the gents from ASP.Pipes back when it was worth frequenting. DGT is for VA's and VaPers, and is a fine way to either cool the effects of the tobacco, and also to...- shannonh
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Best Brown Flake
It has a mild sweetness that develops gently. See my next post in the general discussion regarding DGT for a good way to enjoy this tobacco.- shannonh
- Post #6
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English Blend Advice
Amy I recommend plantation evening? Easy to pack, great taste, and the room note is better than some. Frog Morton is a good choice too. PLantation Evening is a bit brighter tasting- shannonh
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion