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  1. The Amish Tyrant

    Golf Tee as an Accessory?

    Yes. Not novel, but a creative idea on the cheap (especially if you golf). The concave top tamps without extinguishing the cherry and the point is a decent "pick" (with the extra long tee giving more "drive"). Put in the pocket or behind the ear and it's a space saver (although my favorite...
  2. The Amish Tyrant

    Five Brothers to Pep Things Up!!

    While good on its own, I like to use Five Brothers as a booster, like with some aromatics or for a little punch.
  3. The Amish Tyrant

    Sunday Morning Ritual

    Nice view. I had an apartment off a pond and would enjoy morning smokes there. Something about earth, fire, and water makes things right in the world.
  4. The Amish Tyrant

    Cleaning Routine

    Pipe cleaner down the stem and the bent to scrape the sides of the chamber after each smoke. Then wadded paper towel to chamber and rim. I was using a brown liquor dipped pipe cleaner after each session, but don't do it as often (but do it when the pipe seems sour or off).
  5. The Amish Tyrant

    Show off Your Meerschaum Claws Here!

    There are some decent responses in this thread: https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/history-of-the-dragon-claw.94213/
  6. The Amish Tyrant

    Solitary or Social Smoker?

    I enjoy my alone time with a pipe for contemplation, decompressing, or brainlessness. Although, I have slowly started getting a friend to try and he seems to enjoy it on the few occasions we meet up (as I keep my circle short and neat while restrained for time with social interaction).
  7. The Amish Tyrant

    Show off Your Ropp Pipes here!

    Anyone have a heritage 355 (oom paul)? I've been eyeing one for awhile as an everyday deep chambered briar pipe (instead of a house or pub pipe).
  8. The Amish Tyrant

    The Flu Sucks for Smoking

    I actually quit cigarettes by being so busy I didn't have time to step outside over a weekend. Figured I'd see how long I could go and haven't had one since (although I vape a lot more).
  9. The Amish Tyrant

    Perfect Foods

    Food : garlic. Seasoning: salt. Protein: beef. Meal: sandwich/burger. Convince: pizza. Appetizer: Buffalo wings. Bread: white Italian. Salad: Caesar. Soup: French onion. Breakfast: Omelet. Condiment: hot sauce. Dessert: ice cream.
  10. The Amish Tyrant

    Smoking, Grilling, and BBQ

    Fantastic. Made me want a steak or roast beef sandwich (instead of the roasted vegetable flatbread I had for dinner).
  11. The Amish Tyrant

    Cuts and Blends

    I either fold and stuff coins or rub them out. With ropes, I either slice thin with a knife or use a cigar cutter to make coins (which usually get rubbed out). With plug, I either slice into flakes or shave some off the plug. If flaked, I usually cube cut or rub out.
  12. The Amish Tyrant

    What's For Dinner?

    Amish's Roast Chicken with Au Jus, served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted summer squash.
  13. The Amish Tyrant

    Smoking, Grilling, and BBQ

    Very nice. And enough beef to feed a small army. My lady got me a "meat box" as a gift. She picked a variety of goodies for the first box (some roasts, rack of ribs, strips). I got to pick the second box and ordered ribeyes (my favorite cut of beef) and small briskets. Looking forward to...
  14. The Amish Tyrant

    What’s for Lunch?

    My 4 year old wanted a bowl of chips for lunch. Not happening. So, I compromised and made mini broccoli and smoked chicken quesadillas. Mine have guacamole and Valentina hot sauce.
  15. The Amish Tyrant

    Smoking, Grilling, and BBQ

    I smoked a bunch of chicken breasts today to have meal prep for the week. Here are bbq and buffalo smoked chicken flatbreads (both naked and with blue cheese - which goes surprisingly well with bbq sauce).
  16. The Amish Tyrant

    What's For Dinner?

    Wow. Looks great.
  17. The Amish Tyrant

    Your Favorite Classic Blends (Virginia, Burly, English, etc) and Why?

    These are what I consider standard codger classics: Half and Half is my daily driver. Comforting, like a friend that rarely lets me down. I enjoy the Burley and brightness with a sweet topping. Balkan Supreme. Like a campfire on a fall evening. Amphora Virginia Blend is a broken flake that...
  18. The Amish Tyrant

    Only One Blend

    T-minus 36 months? Despite understanding, this makes me a sad panda.
  19. The Amish Tyrant

    Only One Blend

    I'm a large American and would help you out if I could. Seriously, I smell cookies and gain 2 pounds. That being said, I could live off of various hamburgers. For a few years, I designed the "hamburger of the day" at a tapas restaurant. I ate burgers 4 days a week and never got tired of them...