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Wow - Hit 4000 Posts!
How much can one have to say about pipe smoking!? Congrats :)- ahouston
- Post #25
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Blending Blends
Blending at home is a great way to earn respect for real blenders who manage to make new flavors from their work. I've tried blending and it almost always ends up tasting like a generic English.- ahouston
- Post #18
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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How I Make Oatmeal
Any of you have savory oatmeal? A bit of chicken, green onions, oyster sauce, hoisin and sriracha added to oatmeal and milk really does the trick.- ahouston
- Post #24
- Forum: Food & Drink
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Tips on Similar Blends but Without Drytime Required?
I find that when it is packaged less moist, the manufacturers managed to retain flavor with a dryer tobacco. Whereas when I dry it myself, I find I can lose the flavor that is there when it's very moist but hard to keep lit.- ahouston
- Post #20
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Tips on Similar Blends but Without Drytime Required?
Even with the very moist Sam Gawith and SPC blends?- ahouston
- Post #10
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Tips on Similar Blends but Without Drytime Required?
Thank you! Will look into them- ahouston
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Tips on Similar Blends but Without Drytime Required?
I find if I dry my tobacco it loses flavor, I never know how much to dry- ahouston
- Post #8
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Tips on Similar Blends but Without Drytime Required?
Will do! What do you find it similar to? Plum Pudding?- ahouston
- Post #7
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Tips on Similar Blends but Without Drytime Required?
Hi all! I haven't been pipe smoking lately, in fact it's been about a year since my last bowl. I've been smoking cigars instead because they're much lower maintenance. But the price and nostalgia of the pipe is calling to me! But I need your help: I will list my favorite blends and you could...- ahouston
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Another Nicotine Question
What I would do to smoke nicotine-free tobacco! As the others have said, sleep well, stay hydrated, drink sugary drink while smoking, make sure you are on a full stomach.- ahouston
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Nicotine Buzz on a Empty Stomach
Unfortunately I hate a nicotine buzz, I just love the taste of tobacco. I wish there was something more effective, but the best is to eat a full meal and smoke with a sugary drink.- ahouston
- Post #29
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Il Cerchio Pipes
Those are really beautiful pipes. It surprises me that people still choose to go into this business, though of course it is a pleasant surprise. I guess being in Canada, it feels like a dead industry :( -
Kurt Russell is Dead
I can't believe people spread these sorts of lies. What do they get out of doing it?- ahouston
- Post #21
- Forum: General Discussion
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New Family Members
The royal derby looks like it has room just for a thumb and the rest is charred xD -
My second DIY pipe
It looks like it fits perfectly in your grip, good job!- ahouston
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Squadron Leader ???
I find that skiff is amazing with a freshly cracked tin, though you may have to dry it for 20 minutes before smoking it. I also think squad is lovely, but nothing beats skiff in my book!- ahouston
- Post #42
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Smoking and Talking
I see it as a blessing if you intend on having a really thoughtful conversation. It gives you a chance to really assess what you want to say. Hopefully the person you're speaking to is patient and understanding xD- ahouston
- Post #47
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Cadence
I think it works best when having a meditative frame of mind, to pace yourself and being mindful of how gentle you can sip to get the most flavor.- ahouston
- Post #25
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Smoke color
I've always found that tobacco smoke has always had a mildly blue tint. Cigarettes in particular!- ahouston
- Post #17
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions