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  1. Z

    Why are estate pipes ok?

    I've never tried a stinger before. But I should look into some German shops for future purchases then. I just really hope all this tariff nonsense settles down here in the states. Repeatedly arbitrarily announced and rescinded so many times I can't even begin to keep track. Don't want to get too...
  2. Z

    Gurgling

    There's so many variables, between how dry the tobacco is, how the bowl was packed, probably pipe shape, wind if you're outside, cut of the tobacco. But for me, if I can control the biggest factors I'll always have a good smoke at the least. I bet with the tobaccos you haven't mastered yet, if...
  3. Z

    Why are estate pipes ok?

    That's a really good idea, thanks for the tip. I'd heard filtered pipes are basically standard over in Europe. And I'll put my location in the profile, thanks.
  4. Z

    Danish Sir Walter Raleigh

    I got a pouch of the new stuff, when I opened it up I was like "I know that smell..." Smelled like the chemicals in the darkroom in my high school photography class. I emailed SP to give them a heads up about a potentially bad batch and they gave me a refund. I kept it in a jar and it never...
  5. Z

    Why are estate pipes ok?

    I like buying unsmoked estate pipes from SP. They're cheaper than if you bought them new and they're unused. I like 9mm filtered pipes, so I search "unsmoked 9mm" once in a while and see if they have anything cool at a good price. And now I let my secret out of the bag...
  6. Z

    Do Some Pipes Smoke Hotter Than Others?

    I found the same thing. Sometimes if a bowl gets too hot I'll set it down to cool. But I find a bowl with thicker walls takes longer to cool down too, not a huge deal though. I try to slow down and not let it get too hot but sometimes it happens.
  7. Z

    Gurgling

    Since I started drying my tobacco more before smoking it's rare for me to get any gurgling. But that's a preference thing. I started drying mine more to reduce bite and found I had much less gurgling. I like the Virginias about bone dry, English blends I don't dry as much. I think with it...
  8. Z

    How much do you cellar?

    I've got an odd method I used to determine how much I wanted to cellar. When I started and tried a bulk flake I liked, I thought "I need to get enough to fill a flat of jars." And in a pint jar I can fit 8oz. of flake, so 12 of those gets me 6lbs. That worked out well for bulks you can/could buy...
  9. Z

    Not Looking Likely That Seattle Pipe Club Will Be Back On The Market?

    Hope they can find a way to come back. When/if they do I'll expect them to be different for better or worse. I'm glad I got some Hogshead set aside, and Plum Pudding too. I don't smoke a lot of English or Balkan blends anymore but I enjoy Plum Pudding. That one's kind of odd for me...I don't...
  10. Z

    Tombigbee by the Country Squire

    I haven't tried any of the Faulkner Flake yet, but I really should, been very busy. Based on the look and smell of it I'm pretty sure I'd enjoy it. And it might be interesting to compare the two.
  11. Z

    Cowboy Coffee

    Just smoking my first bowl of this stuff now. I've had it for quite a while. This stuff burns really well, and it burns nice and cool. Really digging the flavor and I'm more of a Virginia and English kind of guy. I could probably smoke this all day long.
  12. Z

    The Sky is Falling

    Took a picture this morning from my front porch. This isn't too far out of the ordinary here in WI. And it's a big reason why I'm saving up to move to New Mexico.
  13. Z

    British High Tea Time

    I don't think so here in the US. If they did maybe I'd be a churchgoing man.
  14. Z

    British High Tea Time

    I've tried maybe a dozen English breakfast style teas, some British some not. I like the strong flavor, and milk or cream really helps the mouthfeel. It's like the same feeling you get when drinking dry wines, not sure if it's tannins or what. But a little milk or cream takes care of it...
  15. Z

    Tempted... But should I though?

    I don't know, man. That stuff seems pretty old. Because I'm such a selfless guy, if you sent that to me I'd properly dispose of it. I'd have to incinerate it in small amounts, a couple grams at a time but I'd be happy to help. 🤔 But seriously, enjoy it.
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