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  1. sparroa

    How do I convience a friend?

    The first tobacco products I somewhat enjoyed smoking were the Captain Black mini cigars filled with pipe tobacco, very common up here in Canada. They were enjoyable for a minute or two, but quickly degenerated to an acrid taste and didn't last kissing time. I loved the initial flavours and...
  2. sparroa

    How many blends are in your rotation?

    I try to sample the tins that intrigue me most, and save others for a rainy day. They are all well reviewed and I trust that I will enjoy them when the time comes - if not, you can learn to like almost anything, within reason. :D Lately, I've only been smoking my bulks - I enjoy them just as...
  3. sparroa

    Corn Cob Pipes - Almost 150 Years Old and 3,000 Produced per Day

    The stem has never bothered me, mainly because I don't know anything else... The tobacco makes all the difference to me. I know pipe selection has a major influence over your smoking experience, but I'll be content enough with my stable of Country Gentlemen to live happily without briars. Now in...
  4. sparroa

    Suggested Enhancement of Security for Profiles

    Either way, I won't be distraught... What you say is true enough, Bubba
  5. sparroa

    Where are all the Peter Stokkebye blends?

    As good as any, Uncle Arthur! That is a fair guess. I can sympathize with them falling behind, I just hope it isn't a permanent condition and that they will adjust accordingly soon enough...
  6. sparroa

    March 2011 - What are you smoking?

    Red Cake Virginia - McClelland 5100 I've just had one of the most enjoyable smokes of my life, a sublime hour and a half listening to the songs I love and recollecting many good memories - all the while savouring this wonderful blend and sipping a Scotch ale... I know what I need to buy more of...
  7. sparroa

    Where are all the Peter Stokkebye blends?

    I can understand Samuel Gawith shortages to a degree because of all their antiquated equipment and role as a tiny artisanal manufacturer of a host of sought-after blends. Peter Stokkebye, however, is part of a huge conglomerate and I always presumed their tobaccos were mass produced; that is...
  8. sparroa

    What Did You do Today?

    Had my first day off in awhile, spent it in peace and quiet cleaning up the house and clearing out old clothes and papers and clutter. I had a big fried chicken feast for supper and spent the next three hours at my wine class - two hours of lectures and notes, one hour tasting a flight of...
  9. sparroa

    Where are all the Peter Stokkebye blends?

    I hope this is a short-lived trend. Escudo, PS Luxury Bullseye Flake, PS Luxury Navy Flake, PS Luxury Twist Flake, and multiple aromatics are out of stock on 4noggins and SmokingPipes for quite a while now. I know Peter Stokkebye is popular for making great quality blends at an even greater...
  10. sparroa

    Sillem's Black Tobacco Review

    What etailer have you been using, if you don't mind my asking? (I only use 4noggins, though I'm always considering SmokingPipes) I haven't been searching for it lately, per se; I just saw it's great standing on TR.com and it was mentioned as a quality aromatic in many forum posts I read over...
  11. sparroa

    Tobacco Storage

    I've got some of my bulks in bail-top jars from Walmart. All my opened tins that I plan on aging were emptied into small decorative Mason jars. I don't have too many at the moment so it's easy to keep track. I still have one aromatic - McClelland Tastemaster - in its tin that's been open for a...
  12. sparroa

    Sugar Barrel - Your thoughts?

    Jimbo, I've seen plenty of mixed reviews, seems like it's a polarizing blend. A nice few people seem to swear by it - enough to make me curious. The only burley I've tried was Moe's Confetti and I like that decently. I'm going to order some Sugar Barrel anyway and also some Prince Albert just to...
  13. sparroa

    Suggested Enhancement of Security for Profiles

    I'm all for it if the administrators want to implement additional security. I like the seatbelt analogy, though in my neck of the woods it is mandatory to wear a belt. Still, it's a choice we all make every time we step into the vehicle; it can do nothing but help in the scheme of things.
  14. sparroa

    Sillem's Black Tobacco Review

    Man I haven't seen Sillem's Black in stock since I started browsing 4noggins or smokingpipes a few months ago. Still, I don't hear much demand for it - even though there is no dearth of praise or positive reviews. I guess people must have moved on; either that or they built up a personal reserve...
  15. sparroa

    Suggested Enhancement of Security for Profiles

    I don't consider it a big deal sharing my name and location with fellow forum members, but some people may disagree with universal viewing privileges to all comers browsing around the internet. Optional security controls wouldn't hurt anybody who wasn't worried and would satisfy those who did...
  16. sparroa

    Sugar Barrel - Your thoughts?

    oldjazzlover, You can get a 12oz can for $26.95 from 4noggins. They also sell 2oz bulk for $6.29 - something to consider for sampling purposes. Not every etailer sells the old drugstore blends. If you have a variety of tobaccos to order, it's free Priority Mail shipping in the US over $99. I...
  17. sparroa

    Kingfisher tins (Butera)

    I never heard of that method before. Thanks for letting me know how it's done, sounds good...
  18. sparroa

    TobaccoReviews.com Bought by Pipes & Tobaccos Magazine

    I agree fully with strongirish. I've used that site from day one, I enjoy sifting through the reviews and trying to get a coherent impression from them all. I hope for the best but will be displeased if they tamper too radically with the site; the extant reviews are a great resource no matter...
  19. sparroa

    Kingfisher tins (Butera)

    Okay, I feel better about leaving them be now. I heard that the tins were poor seals in general. I planned to cellar them and was a little concerned about their integrity, but your comment explains it nicely Hauntedmyst. Fred & westcoastrich, thanks for the reassurance. I'll probably try one and...
  20. sparroa

    Kingfisher tins (Butera)

    It's been out of stock a long time. I've heard a lot of goods things about Kingfisher; now that I revisit the reviews I am a little concerned, but only time will tell - I will let you all know my thoughts when my package shows up... I'm leaning towards mason jar storage until advised otherwise -...
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