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  1. sparroa

    If you could only smoke one blend, what would it be?

    Escudo, so far... That's probably going to change!
  2. sparroa

    Pipe Tobacco Illegal in Utah Now?

    They'll never learn that prohibition never works.
  3. sparroa

    What are You Reading?

    My girlfriend gave me a Valentine's/birthday present last night that might be of interest to you all. I haven't gotten around to reading it yet, but I'm sure to do so soon. It's a brand new 2011 reprint of "Smoke Rings and Roundelays - Pipes and Tobacco" by Wilfred Partington. It's a collection...
  4. sparroa

    What are You Reading?

    Sounds great, Mike - I would love to wander the UK, tracing stories and legends, dipping into country pubs throughout the whole trip! I love folklore, especially that of the British Isles - amazing stuff, all part of my heritage. You're very lucky in my books to be so close to it all. Highwaymen...
  5. sparroa

    Cup-o-Joes please forgive me

    Good to hear, man. Hope you enjoy your blends!
  6. sparroa

    Sugar Barrel - Your thoughts?

    I'm very interested in trying it. If it's not my cup of tea, no big deal - it just sounds very appealing and there is something to be said for simplicity at times. I'd like to find an inexpensive smoke for occasions when I don't have the time to sip and savour outside in the cold for an hour and...
  7. sparroa

    Perique Forward VaPers?

    (Good recommendation Briar Bully, I've already got Dorisco) I'm grateful for all the suggestions, folks - keep them coming if anything else comes to mind. As for Prairie Winds, I'm going to have to break down and order some soon. It always slips my mind when I'm placing an order. Kevin, I have...
  8. sparroa

    Pipe Tobacco Illegal in Utah Now?

    I've never been to Utah but based on what I've heard it seems like they are no stranger to heavy handed regulations and irrational bans. This trend against "flavoured" tobacco is right up there with the horrendous proposed tax increase as the greatest threats to the survival of our hobby. It's...
  9. sparroa

    post your pet pics

    I lost my black cat Tybalt in a storm on December 23 this past year. He was a hardened downtown tom that I took in as a stray - I only got to have his company for a few months. He remained something of an outdoor cat because he knew no other life and could not be trained to use a litter box...
  10. sparroa

    Love old tin art!

    I paid most attention to that Possum tin, too. Something about it intrigues me! I wish our branding strategies were that simple today. I love it in a bizarre kind of way.
  11. sparroa

    I remember The Greek's

    Sounds like a wonderful memory. I wish there were more stores like that these days.
  12. sparroa

    Sugar Barrel - Your thoughts?

    Thanks for the feedback, everyone. And Max, I really appreciate that offer - I'll let you know!
  13. sparroa

    Sugar Barrel - Your thoughts?

    I know that Prince Albert and Carter Hall are extremely popular drugstore tobaccos, but what are your opinions on Sugar Barrel? There is something about the descriptions I've read that make it seem more enticing than almost every other OTC blend I've ever heard about. A no-nonsense burley with...
  14. sparroa

    Perique Forward VaPers?

    Hello Gentlemen, What Virginia/Perique blends would you characterize as being on the heavier end of the Perique spectrum? I love my Escudo but the spice and pepperiness are fairly understated to me, especially as I smoke it more often. I'm very happy with it as a well-balanced all day smoke, I'm...
  15. sparroa

    February 2011 - What are you smoking?

    Escudo in a Country Gentleman, wonderful pair for me on a bitterly cold but calm night.
  16. sparroa

    Guys, do not forget St. Valentine's Day Tommorrow.

    Thanks Tommy, I appreciate it. She's a great girl - always full of pleasant surprises. I wish I was doing more to celebrate! Hope you'll have some luck locating the right thing for your woman, it's wonderful when they are genuinely pleased with our finds. :)
  17. sparroa

    Guys, do not forget St. Valentine's Day Tommorrow.

    We are saving for a vacation in a few months so I don't have to go out of my way with big purchases. I bought her favourite sparkling wine and a nice card; she doesn't care for flowers and she's given up chocolate for awhile, so that makes it easier on me. We're going to dinner at a nice...
  18. sparroa

    shipping on tobacco :(

    I think it's very simple - you need to save up until you order a larger amount of tobacco. It takes time and money for a business to send product via USPS, even if you think it's a minimal effort. I typically pay double that on my orders to Canada, and I couldn't be more satisfied. You are lucky...
  19. sparroa

    shipping on tobacco :(

    I think it's very simple - you need to save up until you order a larger amount of tobacco. It takes time and money for a business to send product via USPS, even if you think it's a minimal effort. I typically pay double that on my orders to Canada, and I couldn't be more satisfied. You are lucky...
  20. sparroa

    Pipe Tobacco Containers = Best ? Suggestions ?

    All very interesting... I've begun using Mason jars for all my tobacco I plan to age. For a few aromatics I'm not really into, I'm using bail-top jars like yachtexplorer. I figure they are so damp that even if I open the jar occasionally there will be no great loss of moisture; saves me Mason...
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