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New Pipe Smoker
Try one of these from Stanwell. click on pic to enlarge: If I had a dollar for every mistake I made in pipes and tobacco, I'd be a rich man. In this forum, you have a great deal of experience for free at your finger tips...- captainbob
- Post #48
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Exhaling Pipe Smoke Through Your Nose
Actually, I believe the opposite is true. Exhale from the mouth and inhale through your nose to get the same experience that others around you will smell and you also get the taste as well...- captainbob
- Post #23
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Son of a.........
Since I started buying artisan pipes I have learned how to take care of a pipe. It has its rewards. Besides, I am a career insurance agent but self-insure my pipe collection. At $350 a pop, I am very careful and don't bang the bowl on ash trays. I use a dull pipe knife. Regardless of what...- captainbob
- Post #11
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Oh for the love of latakia...no No NO!
Amen, brother! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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How Many Pipes Do You Own?
How many did I get rid of? About 200. How many do I have and smoke? 36. Fourteen of them are my favorite Bob Hayes Originals custom made for me by hand. I now only buy Bob Hayes pipes...- captainbob
- Post #53
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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What Are You Smoking? April 2012
Captain Bob's Ship's Mate Blend (from C&D) in a Bob Hayes Original made for me. A glass of Jameson Irish Whiskey on the rocks as a side! click on pic to enlarge __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #201
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Question about heat forming in the bowl while smoking.
I think it's the tobak. Dryer is better than wetter. 15% moisture is the ideal. However, good luck in measuring that. One would have to weigh tobacco pre-sauced and pre-moisturized and then weigh it again after topping and added water moisture. An easy test is to squeeze tobacco hard...- captainbob
- Post #21
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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My Girlfriend Is Pretty Cool
Just love her! My Dad once told me that marriage is like a tub of hot water... Once you get in, it's not so hot. Personally, I don't agree. But, thought I would just throw that out there for ya...- captainbob
- Post #26
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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What tobacco is the mildest and most aromatic?
Based on what I have experienced and based on comments and reviews, I would suggest two blends: Buddy's Blend from Milan tobacco and Captain Bob's Ship's Mate Blend (available by direct order from C&D). There are numerous blends that fall into your request, but these two are my favorites based...- captainbob
- Post #19
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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My Girlfriend Is Pretty Cool
Let's see a picture of your fine Lady smoking your pipe. Me thinks she deserves special attention. Maybe she could be the next Pipe Babe? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #22
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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Get ready to be ticked off
We should all remember what former President Bill Clinton did to Monica Lewinski with his cigar... Where is that piece of artwork in this collection? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #19
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Oh for the love of latakia...no No NO!
On a relatively, somewhat related myth... Not all black tobacco is Latakia. Although, uneducated pipe smokers often mistake that anything black must be Latakia. A simple pouch whiff should set them straight! Flue-cured Burley and Black Cavendish can look like Latakia but will never smell like...- captainbob
- Post #3
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What Are You Smoking? April 2012
Captain Bob's Blend in a Hayes Original something or other with a side of Jameson Irish Whiskey on the rocks. click on pic to enlarge __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #151
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How Many Tins Do You Keep Open At One Time.
When I open a tin, it goes into a mason jar. It will keep indefinitely. Mason jars are the cheapest and best way to keep air (tobacco's enemy) from your treasured tobacco. Just screw the lid on tight and open it only when needed. If, over time, your tobacco feels dry, use a spray bottle of...- captainbob
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Show Us Your Tobacco Stash
Frankly, for me, it is not at all about aging tobacco. It is all about a hedge on what I know is going to come. It is a hedge against the rising costs to befall us and the very real threat that many blends will not be available once the FDA has fully implemented the F.T.C.A. prohibiting flavor...- captainbob
- Post #242
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Freehand 2 Finished
I love panelled pipes. I love your pipe! It is beautiful!!! Must say, the best panel I have ever seen in a free-hand design. Below is a pic of my most recent purchase of a panelled pipe carved by bob Hayes and featured in the Kansas City panelled pipe carvers contest and pictured in Pipe &...- captainbob
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Halcyon 2 and Paragon wax
Just don't use any Petroleum-Based wax on your pipes... you will taste Petroleum! Not good! I'm from the old school and stick with Carnauba and the wheel, only. It doesn't last that long, but it sure is fun to shine them up now and then. I would consider the suggestions offered here, but I...- captainbob
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Show Us Your Tobacco Stash
CLICK ON ALL PICTURES TO ENLARGE, IF DESIRED: This is just a reecent order of C&D favorites. In addition, there is obviously a stash of my blend (second picture). And, packing bulk into mason jars for storage... And, more bulk to pack away in jars... And, more... And, let's sauce...- captainbob
- Post #240
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Learning Latakia
Gentlemen, when it comes to Latakia, "less is more". Grow into it rather than blast your socks off with it. It has a very respectable place and should be savored and experimented with as you test your taste buds in that direction. If you thirst for more, graduate to a heavier Latakia content...- captainbob
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Evening Beach Party
Kevin, is that a pickle in your pocket or are you just glad to see me? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- captainbob
- Post #22
- Forum: General Discussion