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  1. sparroa

    Hobby vs. Habit: Pipe Smoking

    fisher, I never cottoned to cigarettes for the reasons you describe. It is wonderful to tailor your experience each and every time, depending upon your whims at the moment; that is why most of us try so many different blends and have a variety of pipes - pipe smoking has so much to offer. When...
  2. sparroa

    Red Man Plug and the Power of Chew

    I guess there is no "standard serving" but how much do you guys tend to use when you are chewing? (I've seen ads for Beechnut in the past but I've never seen it before... Skoal is the only dip around here.)
  3. sparroa

    Hobby vs. Habit: Pipe Smoking

    I consciously try to limit my pipe smoking so that I can keep it as an enjoyable pastime rather than as an addiction. There have been days when I've felt compelled to smoke, but that is when I take a little break. I suppose I am also trying to mitigate the health effects by reducing my exposure...
  4. sparroa

    Red Man Plug and the Power of Chew

    skysail, it's probably best to lay off it for awhile unless you are looking to chew regularly... ohin, that's a good philosophy but it is tough to stay on course. mangers, I know what you mean. I just had a small pinch on the first occasion when it burnt like hell.
  5. sparroa

    Red Man Plug and the Power of Chew

    Honestly, from my point of view, every time you chew tobacco it will be excessive because that rush will be just as intense unless you learn to tolerate that level of nicotine. The only way to be "moderate" would probably be to restrict your usage such as Hawk has done and I plan to do. (For as...
  6. sparroa

    Red Man Plug and the Power of Chew

    I guess if you took enough out of the blue then that could easily happen! I'm glad I never tried it before now because I don't think I would've handled it very well.
  7. sparroa

    Red Man Plug and the Power of Chew

    Yeah the plug is only 40g so under 2 oz...
  8. sparroa

    Red Man Plug and the Power of Chew

    Well I haven't come close to throwing up yet so at least I'm that far ahead. ;) I think I'd prefer the loose leaf as it'd be easier to handle straight from the pouch. I've been hesitant to try stronger pipe tobaccos lately so I figured if I could survive the Red Man than I'd be able to smoke a...
  9. sparroa

    So many good blends, so little time!

    cigrmaster I think you have sold people on Wessex BCDF because it is sold out at 4noggins. ;) Would you mind describing the similarities/differences between the BCDF and Astley's No. 44?
  10. sparroa

    Red Man Plug and the Power of Chew

    deithial, didn't see your post until the last one was submitted... Thanks for the information. I'd heard of Levi Garrett but the others are new to me - the site, too I will have a look around northerner. As I said, I'm no nicotine bigshot so you are right about the withdrawals. I'd be curious to...
  11. sparroa

    Red Man Plug and the Power of Chew

    I definitely went overboard - my plan was to keep it small initially but I decided to push my boundaries a bit. I can't see ANY woman approving of chew or dip, so I'd say that's a smart idea to keep it from her! It's not a big sin to have and if you don't get addicted it'll be your little secret...
  12. sparroa

    Red Man Plug and the Power of Chew

    Over a year ago I began a search for molasses flavoured pipe tobacco and I received very few leads. I did, however, learn that chewing tobacco is often prominently flavoured with molasses. Especially Red Man. I was curious, but I put it on the backburner because I didn't want to play with fire...
  13. sparroa

    My new YANIK meers

    I really love some of Yanik's designs. The price tags are a bit high but who knows, perhaps I will pick one up evventually.
  14. sparroa

    Staining a pipe

    If you aren't acquainted with pipe restoration perhaps a pipe that has a black factory finish is in order... Feel free to experiment of course, but consider the fact that you may make mistakes. captainprophesy has the right idea - a basket pipe that you wouldn't be too upset to lose is the best...
  15. sparroa

    Smoking Ban

    Perhaps that is a question that you shouldn't ask too loudly, if you catch my drift...
  16. sparroa

    Enjoying Squadron Leader

    Thanks. I used to think I needed a lot of latakia but maybe a restrained blend with a better and more refined Virginia/Turkish component would be just the ticket. I'll approach it with an open mind, anyway! There seems to be less of a shortage on Samuel Gawith than when I first started so it may...
  17. sparroa

    Here We Go Again...Now There's "Third Hand" Smoke

    Hysteria, plain and simple. I don't think the allergy or sensitivity excuse works if you are outside. They imagine that they are going to have a reaction and it occurs. I think it is real on the whole, because I know people who have that trouble, but it is almost exclusively indoors and in...
  18. sparroa

    3 Tobacco Reviews

    You can definitely save yourself a lot of trouble by reading, watching videos, or just asking a quick question on the forum. Google is your friend - if you can't find the answer in back posts here, then you can easily find reviews or tips or what not on the wider web... I would say pipe clubs or...
  19. sparroa

    Enjoying Squadron Leader

    When do you think it is at its peak, roth? I sure as hell hope it is still sealed, as I have not tampered with it in any way, but who knows what may have happened in between... Honestly I thought Balkan Flake was rather light for my tastes, so I don't have much hope for latakia intensity with an...
  20. sparroa

    tobaccoreviews.com

    cigrmaster, perhaps I shouldn't have mentioned Pipestud because I don't specifically follow his reviews (or necessarily agree with them) but he was one of the only ones that I could think of off the top of my head. I do recognize his name as he is the "most reviewed" member and he has a...
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