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Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.
I just got back into nicer watches after I almost threw my Apple Watch across the room because of the constant notifications (yes I know I can turn some off, but then what's the point of having the damned thing). Here are a few of mine. I also have two pocket watches that I rebuilt several...- pipingfool
- Post #442
- Forum: General Discussion
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Are You Country or City?
I was raised in the country in Mississippi until I was 23 and moved to Florida. I've since only lived in the city/suburbs, and now live in Seattle. I love our neighborhood here because we can walk to a dozen restaurants, pubs, several grocery stores, etc. within less than half a mile. And...- pipingfool
- Post #94
- Forum: General Discussion
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Let’s See your Guitars!
Here are the two in my household: This is my Washburn HD71SCEG-O. Solid Cedar top that sounds great for fingerpicking (which is how I prefer to play). Ovangkol back and sides and onboard electronics. One of the tuning machines broke in the move across the country, so I replaced them all with...- pipingfool
- Post #18
- Forum: General Discussion
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Erinmore or Blue Note
I actually like Erinmore because it's the only "aromatic" that I enjoy consistently. But I've never had the old version, so I have no basis for comparison. But I really enjoy it. The topping is very light and the tobaccos are good quality. I've never had Blue Note, so I have no insights on...- pipingfool
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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A Piper's Request for Help; Now, Thanks
@MaukaMan send me a PM. I’m in Seattle so it might get to you in a decent amount of time.- pipingfool
- Post #28
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Lakeland Tobacco
Did you get the G&H Best Brown Flake #2, or the Samuel Gawith Best Brown Flake. It’s confusing, but they are two different blends and I’ve never had the SG Best Brown. If it’s the G&H BB2, then you don’t necessarily need to let it sit if you want to try it fresh because it is fantastic right...- pipingfool
- Post #48
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Starting to Wonder, I Am
I see what you did there. And I’m here for it. :col:- pipingfool
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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Premium: A Quality to Ponder
While I have enjoyed the discussion on this thread, I think we are getting hung up on the word "premium". If you look at the actual definition of the word "premium" in this particular context (not an insurance premium), this is what you get from Merriam-Webster: Noun - a sum over and above...- pipingfool
- Post #167
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Cellaring- How Long is too Long?
I would think that just about any blend that has been sitting in a tin/jar/Mylar for 40+ years is going to have deteriorated to some degree. There are exceptions to every rule, but if it were me, I would not shoot for that length of aging. Here is what I do... I usually buy 5-10 tins at a...- pipingfool
- Post #74
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Lakeland Tobacco
While I appreciate the "Scented" Lakeland tobaccos and on occasion I have enjoyed them, I much prefer the "Unscented" blends that come out of the region. My absolute favorite blend for the past several years is Gawith's Best Brown Flake #2, followed very closely by Samuel Gawith's St James...- pipingfool
- Post #15
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Aromatics for Tobacco Lovers
The only “aromatic” that I’ve been able to smoke consistently has been Erinmore Flake. I’ve dabbled with others but I can only get a few bowl-fulls in until they just start tasting like hot air. Erinmore is great a great tobacco blend first and foremost with a topping. So after the topping...- pipingfool
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Rinaldo or Radice: who you got?
I have no experience with Rinaldo, but I have several Radices. Love them.- pipingfool
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Other Than You- What is Your Town Famous For?
My hometown of Cleveland, MS isn't known for too much. But it is widely considered as birthplace of the Mississippi Delta Blues. There is a small farm/plantation outside of town called Dockery Farms that is on the national Blues Trail where many blues musicians lived and worked. Names such as...- pipingfool
- Post #17
- Forum: General Discussion
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Casings
Here is the casing that I used on my Va/Per blend: Aged/Dark (not Spiced) Rum - 4 fluid oz Honey - 2 oz (weight) Cocoa Powder - 1/2 tsp I mix all of this up in a small spray bottle and just mist the finished blend until just tacky. Then I press the blend for a couple of days and then apply...- pipingfool
- Post #24
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Casings
I’ll go back through my notes and find the recipe and post it.- pipingfool
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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"The God Abandons Antony", C. P. Cavafy; Dodge Challenger Hellcat Edition
This was my beauty up until last year. 2017 Scat Pack 392cc HEMI Challenger Shaker. I loved this car. The Hellcats are something special, but there was just something about having 485hp with no supercharger. The power was on demand whereas the supercharged engines needed just the fraction of...- pipingfool
- Post #14
- Forum: General Discussion
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Thread Topic Ideas
A couple other topics that might be of interest: Is My Dog Addicted to Christmas Cheer? I Really Like This Pipe; Tell Me I Spent The Right Amount of Money On It Can Anyone Recommend a Curried Aromatic? I'm Angry at Limited Releases; That's All; No Further Discussion Water Flush or Sulphuric...- pipingfool
- Post #50
- Forum: General Discussion
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PS Luxury BEF and Navy Flake
It's been a looong time since I've had LBF, so I can't really comment on it with any degree of confidence. But I'm a huge fan of LNF and have a LOT in the cellar. It's hard to beat the price for the quality you get. It's a little one-dimensional when fresh and very Virginia forward. But even...- pipingfool
- Post #25
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Casings
I have occasionally used a casing made of aged rum, honey and cocoa powder. But I have never added enough to impart a strong aromatic flavor or aroma. Just enough to retain some moisture and smooth any edges that might be present in the blend. I’ve been told by people who’ve tried the blend...- pipingfool
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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New Cellar Idea?
I have several of those "Commander" tubs that we use to store crap in. Every single one of them has cracked to some degree with anything over 30lbs in it. And they all cracked around the rolled "lip" that are resting on those 2x4s. There's no way I would trust this setup with tins or jars of...- pipingfool
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion