While separating some old, rare stuff out in the cellar for possible liquidation via tinbids, i noted that i still had a big ole stack of Dunhill tins and decided to pop one and see how they were coming along. 2012 Navy Rolls...
I've had this experience more than a couple times, too. Just one of the advantages to having shelves full of open jars, ready for smoking. Keeping about 50 or 60 blends on tap helps keep me distracted for a while. ;)
On my trips to Florida, for fear of losing lighters to airport security (and leaving them home) i always just swing through Dollar General as soon as i'm there and grab some long neck bics. Same shape. Work great! I go through about one a week. :)
Going to take the dog for a walk after i finish this here pipa. Pulling out a Tabernacle for the trek. My love for Nicaraguan tobacco knows no bounds...
My best advice is to pack it, smoke it and watch it do it's thing without fuss or muss. Regular maintenance like any other pipe and yes, back to back smoking is the biggest advantage. No soggy pipes! :)
Thanks! I ran 8 bowls through the Tekin already. Mostly VA and tried it out with a burley. Great little smoker. Shooting for getting that to 12 or so bowls by the end of the day.
Another inaugural bowl...this time an Oriental in a Mehmet Cinar cherrywood shape meer. I really liked the...