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  1. seaweed

    What are You Watching? [2023] Please Rate 1-5

    The Bear on Hulu. It watches like someone who read Bourdain’s “Kitchen Confidential” but never worked in a real kitchen. Still a fun watch, though. 3.5/5
  2. seaweed

    Packing jars too tightly?

    I pack them tight
  3. seaweed

    Cellaring- How Long is too Long?

    I’ve got a few others cellared, but I’ve been smoking for 14 years and always gravitated towards VA, so I’m hedging that it’ll stick.
  4. seaweed

    Cellaring- How Long is too Long?

    I’m only a bit older at 34, and I’ve had the same thoughts. My plan is to cellar 15-20 years worth (luckily I really only like VAs and VAPers), then replace as I smoke. I don’t think most blends will hold up strongly past 20 years based on what I’ve read, so I don’t see the need to cellar beyond...
  5. seaweed

    Pipe Smoking Social Meaning…If There Is One

    Tobacco being available at grocery stores has more to do with historical attitudes towards pipe smoking than current ones, in my opinion. It is so rare to see a pipe smoker, that I think most would be thought of as trying to cultivate some sort of intellectual identity, whether that’s true or...
  6. seaweed

    Dishonorable Mentions

    Edward G. Robinson I know the veritable Jim loves the stuff, as do many other members here, but it’s the only time I’ve not finished a tin. I smoked five or so bowls trying to figure out what I was missing, then chucked the rest. In general, I’m fairly picky about what I like enough to...
  7. seaweed

    Looking For Cedar Flavor Without Latakia

    Good idea! I never thought about trying that.
  8. seaweed

    Looking For Cedar Flavor Without Latakia

    I’ve had some cigars (a while back, don’t keep track of names unfortunately) with a strong cedar flavor and I’ve absolutely loved it. Never come across that note in pipe tobacco, but would love to find it if I can. Only thing, I don’t like Latakia or dark fired KY. I’m iffy on burley, but...
  9. seaweed

    Thoughts From Millennials or Younger

    I reckon if you’ve got salt and pepper hair, you’re old enough to smoke in public. I started at 18 as mentioned earlier, but I’ve always been too self conscious to smoke in public, not wanting it to seem like an affectation. At 34 I still feel too young to flaunt it, but I think by 40 I’ll go...
  10. seaweed

    What are You Reading Now?

    I’m reading Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb, and the antagonist is so incredibly infuriating in such a realistic way that I have trouble sleeping if I read before bed because I’m so annoyed by them. I keep turning page after page hoping someone puts them in their place, but it hasn’t happened. Even...
  11. seaweed

    Noob Questions About Whole Leaf Storage

    The cost savings is only one benefit. It seems fun to me.
  12. seaweed

    Noob Questions About Whole Leaf Storage

    Will do! Wasn’t sure how much of a pain scissors would be, and at least this way it’ll be consistent.
  13. seaweed

    Noob Questions About Whole Leaf Storage

    Do you not process it and jar it (like a usual bulk) just for flexibility in prep? That seems to be the downside with my method. I would be curious to try ropes, shag, etc., but I guess I’d be locking myself in processing it straight away. Does your leaf age noticeably after three years...
  14. seaweed

    Noob Questions About Whole Leaf Storage

    Looking into home blending for some fun and cost savings. I’m having trouble figuring out what is/isn’t possible with whole leaf. My original plan - Buy a variety of whole leaf by the pound. This seems like a no brainer just based on how cheap it is compared to tinned, and I’m relatively...
  15. seaweed

    Illegal To Ship Tobacco To Maine

    Do you know how long they’ll hold things at a PO Box? Many of my favorites are rarely in stock (SG and G&H). Could I pull the trigger whenever they’re in stock, let it sit a few months, then go pick it up? It’s a long round trip for me. It ain’t hard, but I don’t fancy spending a full working...
  16. seaweed

    Illegal To Ship Tobacco To Maine

    Even with the taxes and other annoyances people are pointing out here, I’m thinking of just going for it. Maybe not tomorrow, but in the next few years. If I am legally allowed to run a B&M out of my garage, I might do it just to help out whatever pipe smokers might live in the area (or visit...
  17. seaweed

    Thoughts From Millennials or Younger

    I’m 34 and started smoking a pipe the day I turned 18, so I was obviously chomping at the bit to get started. I have gotten some of my friends to be occasional smokers simply by offering them a cob and some easy smoking blends to try out. Some tried it and never wanted to try again, most only...
  18. seaweed

    Illegal To Ship Tobacco To Maine

    As far as I can tell, it’s illegal to ship in state no matter what. I’d love to start a little side business shipping around the state, but it doesn’t look like I could
  19. seaweed

    Illegal To Ship Tobacco To Maine

    I hadn’t thought of doing a tobacco drop. I’m about four hours from NH, but it could be worth it. Easier than starting a business haha.
  20. seaweed

    Illegal To Ship Tobacco To Maine

    The legal labyrinth is what I’m worried about. Don’t know how to go about navigating it, and hiring a lawyer seems like a bit much just to feel out an idea.
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