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  1. sparroa

    March 2011 - What are you smoking?

    Had a second phenomenal bowl of Peter Stokkebye Balkan Supreme in as many hours. Whiling away the rest of my night with a healthy dose of Churchill's Port... Divine after an English mixture, I must say - balances the sweetness nicely...
  2. sparroa

    Favorite OTC blend and why...

    Amphora Red didn't do anything for me at first. I didn't enjoy the fruity taste or slightly floral aroma. It sat in a drawer until all the moisture evaporated and the casing faded and then I found it to be enjoyable enough when my other tobaccos ran out. I can't say I've smelled it from the pipe...
  3. sparroa

    Favorite OTC blend and why...

    Schmitzbitz, Since I started smoking a pipe here in Newfoundland around 15-16 months ago I've seen very similar brands. Captain Black White, Amphora Full Aroma or Original, Sail Green or Yellow, Borkum Riff Cherry, MacBaren's Vanilla Cream, Scottish Mixture, Plumcake, and a few Brighams. Of all...
  4. sparroa

    Maryland Bans Internet Sales of Pipe Tobacco and all OTP

    Correct, flip... They've taken away your consumer rights and some of your liberty, too. You will no longer be able to avail of 4noggins or SmokingPipes services thanks to your state government. It's already illegal in Canada - for the time being we are getting away with ordering from US...
  5. sparroa

    Heavy Latakia Flavour - Light(er) Nicotine Punch

    William, I finally found that back in stock just yesterday for the first time in at least 3 months. Reading the reviews, I seem to find that people indicate it is "strong". I wish I could be sure they were rating it's nicotine or whether or not they're just commenting on the latakia taste. I...
  6. sparroa

    Heavy Latakia Flavour - Light(er) Nicotine Punch

    Thanks guys, I appreciate it all... Fatman, Margate has been on my list for a long time - I may just have to pick up both and see which one I favour. Didn't find it too strong? Or are you one of the ones immune to nicotine? :-)
  7. sparroa

    Heavy Latakia Flavour - Light(er) Nicotine Punch

    bowhatchie, Billy Budd is one that really scares me. The cigar leaf AND burley and VAs. too? It sounds interesting to try and everyone loves it but I don't think I'm brave enough yet... That TR.com "Strong" isn't very encouraging to me... :worship: Here's to you who can!
  8. sparroa

    Heavy Latakia Flavour - Light(er) Nicotine Punch

    mjtannen, I was one of the lucky ones who managed to land two tins of Penzance last week. They are on the way! I think I will definitely have to try one immediately, just because I'm so curious. I wasn't sure if it was strong or not in reality, hard to gauge by reviews alone. Fatman, Thanks...
  9. sparroa

    Canada Police Say Cigarettes Could Be Weapons

    I know someone who was charged for using a cigarette as a weapon towards another person's face. A short stint in jail purged that tactic from her brain once and for all... For other reasons, I agree that the Canadian government is weak and ineffectual. And another two cents - if a cop is afraid...
  10. sparroa

    What Did You do Today?

    I did my grocery shopping for two weeks, mosied around, worked, and spent the evening afterwards with my best friend and smoked my pipe while I was at it... Not bad for an uneventful day - capping it off by watching the western Appaloosa.
  11. sparroa

    March 2011 - What are you smoking?

    Escudo in my Country Gentleman.
  12. sparroa

    Evolution of Your Personal Tastes in Pipes

    The corn cob is my primordial form of pipe. I couldn't buy anything in my area and the internet supplied me with these beauties; I'm only a year in but I haven't seen a need to change yet! I look forward to the time when I will be able to contribute more to these threads!
  13. sparroa

    Heavy Latakia Flavour - Light(er) Nicotine Punch

    Is there a real heavy latakia blend you guys know of that is a bit lighter in strength? Nicotine is not always my friend and though I've been interested in trying Ten Russians and similar blends just to experience that latakia jolt I do not want to blindsided and sent spinning. I am influenced...
  14. sparroa

    Capt. Earle's Ten Russians - Pipe Tobacco Reviews

    Great review, Bob - very enticing....
  15. sparroa

    My discussion with a B&M owner.

    Go for it, bootleg... I'll never be in the industry unless I win many millions of dollars - but if I do, I'll open the best B&M in Canada with no concerns of turning a profit; just to establish a pipe smoking mecca. :D It's great if you get to start up a club, make some contacts, take on some...
  16. sparroa

    Where are all the Peter Stokkebye blends?

    I'm pretty satisfied with that response, sounds like they are being forward with us and are acting with responsibility and accountability in striving to fulfill our requirements and answering our questions. It is very easy for big companies to ignore our inquiries; I hope a new shipment of Peter...
  17. sparroa

    Evolution of Pipe Smokers?

    Those are very true words. I've found immense pleasure and absolute indifference from the same blends, it's amazing how variable it can be. Most everything else I enjoy - beer, wine, tea, coffee, all kinds of food satisfy me consistently but never bring me to the same peak that pipe smoking...
  18. sparroa

    Where are all the Peter Stokkebye blends?

    There's a fine line between hoarding and cellaring, is all. If you buy beyond the limits of what you will ever possibly, conceivably smoke of a single tobacco - then you may be hoarding. Some people are doing that and it ups the ante for everyone else towards mass purchases. (It would be more...
  19. sparroa

    Where are all the Peter Stokkebye blends?

    I've never used eBay for tobacco and I have only ordered multiple tins as of the past two weeks, but never for speculation and never for excessive amounts. I do have several tins of Escudo on the way but that is because it's my favourite tobacco and I got the vibe from online TAD lists it was in...
  20. sparroa

    Aromatic ? Or not aromatic ?

    Jim, The only downside to your theory about the necessity of a pleasant room note is that it's such a variable factor; what smells good to you may differ sharply from what smells good to me, and in the case of an old blend like Erinmore Flake it may even be the result of a generational...
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