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Fake Latakia???
For the record, I don't believe it. BUT... “Burger King's BK Broiler Chicken Breast Patty contains 'natural smoke flavor.' A firm called Red Arrow Products Company specializes in smoke flavor, which is added to barbecue sauces and processed meats. Red Arrow manufactures natural smoke flavor by...- greysmoke
- Post #56
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Experiences with eBay.
eBay buyer since 1998. Seller since -- some time in the 2000s. All experiences are positive to neutral. The fees have certainly climbed upward over the years. But it's still my "go to."- greysmoke
- Post #20
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Popularity Of The Cutty Style Pipe.
The first Dunhill I ever owned was a canted Zulu shape. Nice pipe... a bruyere. I sold it because I kept dribbling ashes down my shirt front as I smoke. Maybe if I had better posture.- greysmoke
- Post #45
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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A Pipe Mystery Solved
In 1998, I bought a cheap but great smoking pipe from a long-past website: a diamond-shanked bent pot. The vulcanite stem is stamped with a “K” with a circle around it (I call the pipe “Circle K” after a convenience store chain). One side was stamped “Kensington,” and the other “Made in London /... -
A Piper's Request for Help; Now, Thanks
Yes, thoughts and prayers to you. (And plenty of tobacco to spare if the need remains.)- greysmoke
- Post #39
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Cellaring- How Long is too Long?
Most of my cellar is from 1998 to 2012, and it’s mostly Latakia. I now have more tobacco than I’ll ever need. FWIW I find that it always improves with age, but there’s a curve. Like wine, at some point it begins to diminish. Even so, I don’t have a single tobacco of any age that I can’t enjoy...- greysmoke
- Post #55
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Mystery Blend: C&D X-Batch
I did some tobacco swapping about 10 or 12 years ago. I ended up with this blend. The story and the tobacco are both long forgotten. I just unearthed the jar recently. It’s labeled “C&D X-Batch” followed by ZPI or some other combination. It’s a nice Latakia blend. I don’t have a refined palate...- greysmoke
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Fate BBB, Alan's Inspiration, Princes Street?
As one who used to frequent Chief Catoonah's, the Ridgefield, CT, B&M pipe shop of the late Dick Silverman, I'm asking whether the fate of his many blend recipes is known? There's this (closed) thread from nine years ago, that isn't encouraging. If anyone knows anything more recent I would...- greysmoke
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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Better Call Saul Better Be Good.
Just to make this point in general: If you're ever to compare the two -- BB and BCS -- consider that BB came first and shouldered the entire burden of worldbuilding, as well as establishing some of the core characters that appeared on BCS together with their backstories. Take that into...- greysmoke
- Post #32
- Forum: General Discussion
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Does Anyone Enjoy Watering Plants?
Indoors, yes. I bought a 28 ounce Japanese made watering container for that purpose, seen in the picture below. Outdoors, wouldn't think of it. We have a large garden that the rain seems to keep up with. Just for grins, here's my false Aralia and Mother in Law's tongue along with my shell...- greysmoke
- Post #26
- Forum: General Discussion
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Pennsylvania nights
The storms are gone (at least for now), and the heat has dissipated a little, here in Chester County. I forgot to stow the outdoor chair cushions, though. Bummer.- greysmoke
- Post #15
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Briar Blues Shutting Down
I received that note, too, and was sorry to see it. Mike sold me this amazing, numbered Peterson. The gold plating is wearing off the sterling silver band, otherwise, it's flawless. It cost me -- I can't remember. But it was very affordable back then and today it's priceless. He didn't mention...- greysmoke
- Post #18
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The Skids! (Jeep Plates)
Still running the original top, 23 years later. I've alternated with the hard top, which has kept the soft top viable.- greysmoke
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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What White Lies Were You Told as a Child or Have You Told Your Children?
As a very young child, we would make frequent visits to the Great Smoky Mountains. Gatlinburg in those days was a charming, small town -- nothing like the tourist trap it's become today. One of the attractions in town was a glassblower: a white-haired old man who would create unthinkably complex...- greysmoke
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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Found An Old Folding-Knife Friend
After decades of trial, error and my share of losses, I've finally settled on a few inexpensive knives that serve my particular needs and persnicketiness quite well. The Opinel, two Kleins, and a Buck that I've taken by mistake through many an airport metal detector. I don't recommend doing so...- greysmoke
- Post #29
- Forum: General Discussion
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Hello from Moore Oklahoma
Greetings and welcome aboard from Chester County, PA!- greysmoke
- Post #42
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Hello from East TN
Grew up in Jefferson County. Sending my greetings and a welcome aboard from Chester County, PA!- greysmoke
- Post #28
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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New from Danbury ct
This former resident of Danbury (1998-2000) sends greetings and welcome from Chester County, PA!- greysmoke
- Post #33
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Greetings from The Netherlands
Greetings and welcome aboard from Chester County, Pennsylvania!- greysmoke
- Post #52
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Hello from PA
Greetings and welcome aboard from Chester County!- greysmoke
- Post #33
- Forum: New Member Introductions
