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From Tin to Mason Jar?
If the tin is properly sealed you should not be able to smell the scent of the tobacco. Play it safe and put it in a mason jar. Then you can be sure of the air-tight seal. No need to wax the top. You are not canning fruit here. Just screw the lid on tight and check it now and then for...- captainbob
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Really Strange Tobacco Cellaring Question
I don't see why not. A temperature-neutral place of storage is ideal. The darkness is better than light. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Must You Be in Favor of Aro or Non-Aro Blends?
Thank you all for the participation and honesty! The bottom line is "enjoy your pipe" and be proud of choices of tobacco blends that meet or exceed your expectations. That means that I also applaud all of us for recognizing a blend that does not meet our individual expectations. With all the...- captainbob
- Post #12
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Stingers, Love'em or Hate'em?
Get rid of the stinger! Own more pipes, give them a rest and you will never regret it! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #12
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Must You Be in Favor of Aro or Non-Aro Blends?
dhizzy, based on what you like and prefer, try Two Friends Heritage. This was the late Craig Tarler's (CEO of C&D) go-to smoke since he created it in 1999. It is in my rotation. It is also similar to my Captain Bob's Pot O' Gold Mixture except I added more Burley depth (about one-third) and a...- captainbob
- Post #3
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Must You Be in Favor of Aro or Non-Aro Blends?
No. You do not need to be on one side or the other. Recently, I received an email from a smoker of my C&D blends who could not understand why I would want to create both aromatic and non-aromatic tobacco blends for Cornell and Diehl. Now, I do consider Captain Bob's Pot O' Gold Mixture, a...- captainbob
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- Replies: 27
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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You're an Idiot if You Smoke Pipes More Than $50!
One man's business is another man's pleasure... and one man's junk is another man's treasure! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #95
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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I Definitely Have Issues
Harris, I own a Savenelli quarter-bent pot with a wafer thin mouthpiece that fits my teeth and jaw perfectly. And, the pipe is a great smoker. I have owned and smoked this pipe since 1972! You may know that Bob Hayes is my Artisan pipe-maker and I own 19 of his pipes and love them all. So...- captainbob
- Post #8
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Are IRC "Perma-Moist" Packs Good For Long Term Storage?
Jud, as you already know, air is the enemy of tobacco. The PM packs are fine until opened and reopened and reopened... I would suggest that once opened you put them in an absolute air-tight container or quart Mason Jar as I do. As for long term storage, I think if the PM pack remains...- captainbob
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Go-To Blends?
Well, it is obvious that my go to blends would include my Captain Bob's Series of Blends from C&D: Captain Bob's Blend Captain Bob's Pot O' Gold Mixture Captain Bob's Shipmates Blend PLUS Iwan Ries Three Star Blue Milan's Buddy's Blend...- captainbob
- Post #29
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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FDA Rejects Tobacco Products for First Time
Yes, since the FTCA (Family Tobacco and Control Act) was signed into Law by Obama, the FDA has the authority to regulate pipe tobacco through hefty cost compliance regulations which are being implemented in due course. Where were all you guys when this Law was being proposed? Did you contact...- captainbob
- Post #14
- Forum: Tobacco Legislation
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Pipes / Tins with pictures
When the artwork for Cornell and Diel's "Captain Bob's Blend" was complete and the Blend was released to the public, Craig Tarler sent me a huge reproduction of the tin label that I shall always cherish. click to enlarge and note the leather helmet and goggles and scarf hanging on the frame!- captainbob
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Where Are You Located?
Appleton, Wisconsin. Thirty miles from the Green Bay Packer Stadium! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Click to enlarge - a gift from Craig Tarler and Cornell and Diehl!- captainbob
- Post #123
- Forum: General Discussion
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How Old Are You?
On February 25th of this year, I turned age 21... (for the third time)! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #79
- Forum: General Discussion
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A Question Regarding Virginia's and Request for Recommendations
lostandfound, You can order "Captain Bob's Pot O' Gold Mixture" direct from www.CornellandDiehl.com with a phone call. Or, you can request it from your favorite e-tailer. It is available to the e-tailer if they do not have it in stock. All you have to do is request it from the e-tailer. They...- captainbob
- Post #27
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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A Question Regarding Virginia's and Request for Recommendations
lostandfound, An alternative that I would suggest is Orlik Golden Slices as they do not require drying to enjoy. Another alternative is to try a predominant Virginia blend that is traditional-cut and not a pressed Flake tobacco. A blend to consider is Cornell and Diehls Captain Bob's Pot O'...- captainbob
- Post #15
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Half & Half Plus
mso489, I still smoke Half and Half now and then and enjoy it. But, I do add a little deer-tongue to bring it back to the "old days". I also smoke Iwan Ries Three Star (Blue - the original Three Star Blend). Three Star was one of the inspirations to my creation of C&D's Captain Bob's Blend...- captainbob
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Am I a "Smoker?" Advice Please.
locopony, With all due respect for your opinion, I will not defend the insurance companies as they do that quite well themselves. I will say that as an Independent Agency owner and agent for 41 years, it is my opinion that it is not the insurance companies that drive up the cost of medical...- captainbob
- Post #32
- Forum: Tobacco Legislation
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Captain Bob's Blend
Thanks for the kind words, guys. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #33
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Am I a "Smoker?" Advice Please.
My career has been 41 years as an Independent Insurance Agent representing numerous companies for all types of insurance including life and health. If you apply for life insurance your urine will be tested for nicotine which takes at least 6 weeks to not be noticed if you do not use tobacco in...- captainbob
- Post #25
- Forum: Tobacco Legislation