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  1. dontbeaburleyman

    Finding tampers

    I enjoy rooting around antique stores looking for pipes and accessories. Been doing this for quite some time but have never seen tampers. Why can’t I find tampers at these places? Don’t find them at estate sales with pipes for sale either. Do they just get thrown away? Do people not know...
  2. dontbeaburleyman

    Wilke Tobacconist

    English--Crystal Palace is wonderful. Aro--Peanut Butter & Chocolate is yum.
  3. dontbeaburleyman

    Pipes I'm married to (and pipes I'm not)

    I sort of get attached to my pipes. Most have a story. Always wanted a Canadian Brigham. Daughter was in a golf tournament in Alberta. Took some time away and found a Sportsman in a antique shop. Not the most beautiful Brigham I've ever seen but would never part with it. Found a Vermont...
  4. dontbeaburleyman

    Dogs & Pipes

    Had to post. Lost my smoking partner this week. Greta was a great dog.
  5. dontbeaburleyman

    Burley Blends for Those Who Dislike Burley

    As my avatar name will attest, burley isn't my favorite. But I am learning. I'm starting to enjoy Haunted Bookshop. And Windjammer is a favorite. Is there hope?
  6. dontbeaburleyman

    Hello from Texas

    Welcome from Central California. I occasionally spend time around New Braunfels. Just drove to Austin to Pipe World (the main store is in Red Rock). Nice selection of pipes and tobacco. Worth a look if you're ever around.
  7. dontbeaburleyman

    San Antonio tobacconist?

    Anyone know of a pipe tobacconist in the San Antonio area? Visiting in a couple of weeks.
  8. dontbeaburleyman

    Great Yarns Spoilt

    I have the same problem with movies. I watch movies to get away from the rigors of everyday politics, world views, work, etc. Just want to let my mind wander and be entertained. Invariably the discussion becomes the deeper meaning of the movie regarding politics, world views and work. Uugghh
  9. dontbeaburleyman

    Piping While Driving

    Enjoy my pipe on the 45 minute drive home. Tilt open the sunroof, crack the back windows and turn off the air recirculation. Wife never complains about the residual room note. I also use a pipe screen to keep the embers from lighting up the back seat (or my shirt). Never been stopped in...
  10. dontbeaburleyman

    Making Your Own Blends from Your Cellar

    Had to find something to do with a bunch of 1Q that people had given me. Mixed it 1:1 with Carter Hall. Actually not bad at all.
  11. dontbeaburleyman

    Garage/estate Pipe Finds.

    I've been lucky enough to find some nice pipes at the occasional estate sale. An early Vermont era Elliott Nachwalter. A Frank Augsberger. A Preben Holm. And a few large nice Jobey and Nording. I've even purchased a couple of Micoli stummels (stems were missing) Never paid more than $30...
  12. dontbeaburleyman

    Are Burley Smokers a Breed?

    Have a hard time getting the tastes you describe from burley, hence my avatar name. That and a play on our former Cali governor being a girly man. I try to stay away from high burley content blends. Tastes like acrid smoke.
  13. dontbeaburleyman

    Anyone Heard of this Texas Bourbon?

    I've had and like the Balcones True Blue, Single Malt and Lineage. I enjoyed each of them. I agree about Garrison's. Good whiskey but have a hard time dropping $120 on a bottle. Really like Milam and Greene. The owner, CEO and master distiller are all women. Been to the distillery a couple...
  14. dontbeaburleyman

    Torrone ??

    No more than any other mail order place. I especially like the soft torrone and am partial to the Oliviero rounds (pistachio/almond)
  15. dontbeaburleyman

    Torrone ??

    Love the stuff! Pick one: Buy Imported Italian Torrone Nougat - Candy- Biscotti - Torrone Candy - https://torronecandy.com/
  16. dontbeaburleyman

    Are "Drug Store Pipes" really Available at Drug Stores?

    Here in California there are no drug stores, grocery stores or Wal-Marts that sell pipe tobacco. I have on occasion seen a cob sold at Wal-Mart but those are few and far between. And the nearest brick and mortar tobacco stores are about 40 miles away. Cigarette stores sell lots of cigs, vapes...
  17. dontbeaburleyman

    Your Favorite 4 Wilke Blends

    Just received a sampler pack of Crystal Palace, Pipemaker's Choice, Peanut Butter/Chocolate and Santa's Chocolate Covered Cherry Cream. Love the CP. Love the PB&C. I will buy both in much larger quantities next time. Pipemaker's is good but I have a tendency to puff too fast and it tends to...
  18. dontbeaburleyman

    Proposed Tobacco Taxes

    And don't forget the straws. Can't get a straw unless you ask for them! Cali craziness!