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  1. davet

    "Special Occasion Smoke" Cost or Scarcity?

    Special occasion I'll smoke my favorite, that's what I enjoy the most. Simple as that.
  2. davet

    Epic First Post

    Welcome to the forum :D Love this picture :mrgreen:
  3. davet

    *** What Are You Smoking?*** (January 2019)

    Newminister 403 Superior Round Flake in a Peterson Donegal Rocky rusticated straight bulldog. Watching nine Whitetail Deer in the front yard. :puffy:
  4. davet

    Blending OTC with exotics

    I have a few straight Virginias, PS and Low Country, bulk that I have used like that.
  5. davet

    Everyday no brainer smoke

    I've usually got a jar of Bayou Morning or Orion's Arrow sitting on my desk. Carter Hall is becoming a regular though....
  6. davet

    *** What Are You Smoking?*** (January 2019)

    C&D Bayou Morning in a unknown Canadian marked Supreme Deluxe
  7. davet

    Looking for advice

    Be sure to check out our own Jiminks reviews, informative and unbiased, there's none better :clap:
  8. davet

    Briar Pipes and Water

    I don't have any other pipes other than briar that I want to sacrifice, how about a cob? :rofl:
  9. davet

    A New Shop Chair

    +1 Thats a cheap converter for you, never thought of that :wink:
  10. davet

    Looking for advice

    You came to the right place! :D
  11. davet

    Pipe price

    $43.20 $436.00
  12. davet

    Have all of you (or almost all) started on cheap aros?

    Bingo !, A little bit of time makes a big difference :!:
  13. davet

    Briar Pipes and Water

    Three days in and I removed this for a quick weighing, wiped the excess water with paper towel and...... 29grams 8O Has gained approximately 8 grams and is far less buoyant than three days ago. The weight gain is not at all what I expected.
  14. davet

    Have all of you (or almost all) started on cheap aros?

    That should come with time, give it some time and it may be a whole new experience. If I were to choose something to recommend it would be Carter Hall, Amphora Original or Sail Regular. These may be easier to obtain for you and are nice easy to smoke, trouble free blends. Take your time, enjoy...
  15. davet

    Have all of you (or almost all) started on cheap aros?

    You're still a new pipe smoker and your taste and preferences will change. What you don't get much from today may really "sing" to you after some time and experience. Tastes change over time but when starting out tastes may be really muted, give it some time and enjoy what appeals to you in the...
  16. davet

    Aromatic defined?

    You are probably correct :mrgreen: Some Aromatics are will be more enjoyable to those around you but your palate will determine how your experiences are. Many have said, and I agree that Aros are better left until your individual palate becomes more refined / experienced. I occasionally smoke...
  17. davet

    Have all of you (or almost all) started on cheap aros?

    I've never tried Granger but I think I have a pouch of Velvet put away. Next on my list if I can find it.
  18. davet

    Bad briar fox

    What a shame :crying: Better safe than sorry though.
  19. davet

    A New Shop Chair

    Your pad is 12volt and house is 120volt ? You have to convert 120 house power to 12 pad, no? If it's the opposite there are 12volt - 120volt inverters available as well.
  20. davet

    Pipe price

    There's a body shop near by my house, best painter around,run by brothers for years. Told me the story of a customer brought his vette in many years ago. Very customized and wanted the "good" paintjob, was quoted $3500, repeatedly said nope wanted the "good" paintjob. They finally said $5000...