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  1. americaman

    Other Hobbies & Activities

    I have a firearms blog and podcast which I started in 2014.
  2. americaman

    Found A Barling at an Antique Shop

    Nicely done.
  3. americaman

    Sir John’s Flake @ SP

    Well, I guess the cat is out of the bag. Looking at Tobacco Reviews, seemingly half of the reviews are from 2021. Word must have gotten out fairly recently. Sir John’s is fantastic stuff. One of my favorites. Smoking Pipes got more in stock this morning and I bought some more to add to my...
  4. americaman

    Hampshire, UK ??

    Welcome from Orange County, California. I have always been fascinated by English culture, and English tobacco. Yorkshire Gold is my go to tea. Cheers.
  5. americaman

    Has Anyone Noticed?

    I’ve noticed it on Marty Pulver’s site. Barely any pipes come in.
  6. americaman

    Share Your Best Pipe Memories

    One of my favorite things about reading Tobacco Reviews is that you will find stories of smoking experiences that often transport you to that moment, as you can relate to them and picture yourself in that moment, smoking a pipe. Since it’s Christmas time I figured it’s a good time to gather...
  7. americaman

    Smoke Shop At Irvine Spectrum In California

    Does anyone remember the smoke shop at the Irvine Spectrum in Orange County, California? I believe it closed around 2008. I am having some major nostalgia over it today. I was too young when it was open to remember everything that was sold there. Did it sell pipe tobacco? What was the name of...
  8. americaman

    Tempted by the New Comoy's 498/499

    I have an early 498 and it is an incredible pipe. My first smoke in it was like a dream. Exactly the pipe smoking experience we all want every time we light up a pipe.
  9. americaman

    Is Esoterica Starting to Hit?

    Yes. I was able to get a bag of Stonehaven. Finally.
  10. americaman

    Greed & Gluttony

    Absolutely.
  11. americaman

    MClelland Cellars

    I often thought about taking a photo of my entire McClelland stash last year, but then I just kept adding more, and I continue to add more, so I don’t know when I should take the photo.
  12. americaman

    1921 Hallmarked Comoy Cased Set (Wagner’s) Updated w/ Documents

    Wow. You should get some of those museum display case shelves with lights.
  13. americaman

    Hoggarth Drop At SP

    Haha. I think we all know who you are talking about. Not answering their phones, not responding to emails, but then reaching out to nickel-and-dime you.
  14. americaman

    You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind To: No

    Not everyone has the genetic makeup to be an athlete. As a simple example, girls don’t have the genetic makeup to compete with guys, outside of a few sports like rock climbing, swimming, and golf. Many more examples I can give. But most people can do most things in life. I do NOT agree with...
  15. americaman

    Hoggarth Drop At SP

    Bought some Coniston Cut Plug and Rum Flake. I haven’t tried either, but Coniston sounds like a great Fall tobacco, and I have heard that Rum Flake has the best Christmas aroma and flavor.
  16. americaman

    Grandpa For The Third Time

    That’s amazing. The Lord has richly blessed you.
  17. americaman

    Scott Klein Design Pipe

    I recently got an estate Scott Klein Tomato handmade with bison horn (around $800 to $1,000 new). Mike McNeil and George Dibos have spoken highly of his pipes, so I have been wanting to get one. And all I can say is, “Wow.” It is perhaps my best looking and best smoking pipe. I don’t know how to...
  18. americaman

    The Secondary Market = Comic Relief

    Latakia based blends often contain Virginia in them. Latakia tobacco can be aged just like Virginias, but it becomes more mellow and muted, which some people like and others don’t. Whereas Virginia tobacco becomes sweeter. I had original Balkan Sobranie once (a Latakia based blend) and it was...
  19. americaman

    Frog Morton Substitute

    Forget what everyone is saying. The closest I’ve found is Lane HGL. Nothing will be the same, but HGL gave me the most similar taste experience as Frog Morton and other McClelland bulk blends that are similar to Frog Morton. If McClelland was selling HGL no one would know the difference. Of...
  20. americaman

    Orlik Double COM Stamp

    The Made in England and London Made stamps? I have one like that too if that’s what you’re referring to.