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Restore estate pipes
Any chance you'd expand on this?- drrock
- Post #16
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Post-Lighting re-pack.
When I mess up & overpack a bowl - I run a pipe cleaner through the stem as far as possible into the bowl, leave the pipe cleaner in place, & slide the pipe tool pick down along a side wall all the way to the bottom of the bowl. More often than not, this will allow enough air flow to get a...- drrock
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Mac Baren's antique store find
Finding an old tin like that is fun. In June 2012 I bought some unopened 7 oz. tins of MacBaren Symphony & Burley London Blend. Both had also been imported by Fireside Industries of New Jersey. I was curious as to the age of these tins so I emailed Mac Baren & received the following reply...- drrock
- Post #17
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Old pipe tobacco.
Hey, I resemble that remark! (doing my best Slip Mahoney impression...)- drrock
- Post #24
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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E Bay Sales
Does this mean that, for income tax purposes, I could deduct the initial cost of the pipes I sold from the gross amount on the 1099? Generally I've been selling my pipes for less than I paid for them & am able to document the original purchase price. If I am able to deduct the initial cost...- drrock
- Post #24
- Forum: General Discussion
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E Bay Sales
Packing to move to a new house last year made me realize the size of my pipe collection had gotten out of hand so I have been slowly thinning the herd by selling on eBay. This past year eBay did indeed change their policy as the OP pointed out. I'm expecting a 1099 at year's end that will...- drrock
- Post #9
- Forum: General Discussion
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Benlow Golmet Motorist Pipe Lighter
Cool lighter! I'll bet I wasn't the only one who immediately looked for one on eBay...- drrock
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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C&D tins bulging
I haven't had one burst yet. Closest I've come is a tin of Low Country Waccamaw from 2007 that I found hiding in my cellar in 2020. When I opened it, there was a whoosh of beautifully fermented pipe tobacco. When I put flame to a bowlful it was fantastic!- drrock
- Post #40
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Looking for a different flavor
The perfect choice given your request of something to try: Sutliff Maple Walnut. As a big fan of Maple aromatic tobaccos, that's been an ongoing favorite of mine. Other good ones in my experience: 4noggins Essence of Vermont Cornell & Diehl Autumn Evening. Lane Ltd. Rum & Maple...- drrock
- Post #20
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Favorite Seasonal Blends?
I'm a sucker for Holiday blends & have tried many over the years. Straus Tobacconists' Sleepy Hollow & Wenceslas are great. I also like Sutliff Pumpkin Spice & Christmas Spice. They are similar (if not identical!) to the Straus offerings. In addition to the delicious Figgy Pudding, The...- drrock
- Post #16
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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An Aromatic I Enjoy!!
Sutliff 1M & Vanilla Custard Z92- drrock
- Post #8
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Stocking Up on Bulk Tobacco
^^^ This is absolutely the way to go...- drrock
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Movies with Pipe Smoking Characters
The other night I watched an enjoyable Edward G. Robinson flick, "Bullets or Ballots", from 1936 with multiple pipe smoking scenes.- drrock
- Post #88
- Forum: General Discussion
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Lighter Full-sized Pipes
Missouri Meerschaum Country Gentleman Bent. Since you're only 6 months into your piping journey you might consider giving one of these a try as a budget-friendly answer to what you seek. Cobs are great smokers, can take lots of abuse, will last for years, & are low maintenance.- drrock
- Post #33
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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How is Milan Tobaccos?
I'm a big fan of Milan Tobacconists pipe tobaccos. I was in Roanoke in 2007 on business, stopped in their B&M store to check out their tobaccos, & have been buying them ever since. Quality tobaccos that burn well yielding tasty blends, great room notes, & minimal goop. For me worth every...- drrock
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Removing Carbon Buildup on Rim
My personal method for cleaning the bowl rim of estate pipes: Saliva, folded paper towels, & elbow grease.- drrock
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Sutliff Tobacco Co. Dulce de Leche D58
To me the bulk equivalent of Molto Dolce is Creme Brulee. Dulce de Leche is a totally different animal. While all three of these tobaccos have a caramel/vanilla topping/casing, Dulce de Leche is much more subtle & it doesn't have the significantly sweetening honey topping as do the other two...- drrock
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Sutliff Tobacco Co. Dulce de Leche D58
Sutliff Dulce de Leche is an aromatic I'd never previously tried. After thoroughly enjoying a couple ounces of it I thought I'd put in a good word since I see it seldom mentioned. It's a bulk Burley/Virginia blend with a caramel/vanilla topping/casing. It arrived quite dry as a chopped ribbon...- drrock
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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The Official 2022 Stanley Cup Playoff Thread
As an optimist, previous North Stars fan, & currently a season ticket holder here in the State of Hockey, I only have one thing to say: GO WILD!!!- drrock
- Post #21
- Forum: General Discussion
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What Are You Listening to ~ April 2022
Been obsessed lately with old time rock & roll from a Swedish group, The Refreshments. Here's a sample & youtube has full concerts:- drrock
- Post #75
- Forum: General Discussion