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  1. Old_Newby

    Newby News - Battle of Low Cost Virginia

    Ok I finished off my first 3 months. Having a blast. Learning a lot. I logged my blends in a book based on types and combinations. Did you know if you go from Straight Virginia all the way to VaPerBurLatCavTurkOr then you can have at least 20 categories. That does not include any Aromatics...
  2. Old_Newby

    Morning or Nights

    I noticed that the Chelsea Morning and Quiet Nights appear to be very similar. For those whom have smoked both which do you prefer and why? As a newby I probably would lean towards trying one of these but I am seeking the sweeter less peppery version.
  3. Old_Newby

    Pre Packing Pipe

    Well I poured out a couple blends this morning to dry out. I keep my jars in the house, but smoke outside. So I poured tobacco on a paper plate to dry then layer loaded my pipes outside. I packed a pipe with Edge Ready Rub and another with Norway 80. I smoked them in that orde this morning...
  4. Old_Newby

    Mythical Unicorn

    After a few months and trying a few blends I got the feel for the landscape. I realize aromatics are more for the roomers around you than for you. Not bashing them as I like a few but it’s the smell more than taste that is appealing. Kinda like smelling a cake baking but it taste like a piece...
  5. Old_Newby

    Bulk Verses Tin

    As a new smoker reading a lot of reviews I have noticed on occasion that a review may ding bulk (sample) of the same tin blend. For example on P&C reviews a C&D Billy Bud (not actual example) that comes in both tin and bulk might have 1-2 negative reviews where comments are made that the tin is...
  6. Old_Newby

    Newby News - Just Needed a Reset

    For those following I got my first bad case of tongue bite last Friday. It was on a wet straight Virginia on a new pipe on a windy day. It was bad. I tried to pick it up the next day but no good, the next day no good. From good advice here I just took 3 days off. Cleared my palate. This...
  7. Old_Newby

    Are These Still Relevant?

    I am 3 months new and have absorbed lot of info on tobacco. Whether Top 5, Top 10, 2019, 2020,2021, etc. I have used TobaccoReviews for a lot of reading about a blend. This morning I used the advanced search to look for the highest ratings with over 300 reviews. That should give me the...
  8. Old_Newby

    Did I Over Dry It?

    Is this a good result or did I just mess up my Amphora Virginia? So the amphora Virginia that bit me yesterday came in a pouch. When I got it 2 months ago I poured it into 2 jars (8 ounce jars) and it filled both up to near the top. No way it would have all fit into 1 jar. Yesterday afternoon I...
  9. Old_Newby

    Congrats To The Old Country

    Just wanted to say congrats to all of you winter phenom countries. I just watched my favorite event (Skeleton) and Germany kicked ass. I live in Texas (no snow or hills) ☹️, and would love to try that sport.
  10. Old_Newby

    Newby News - My First Bite

    Well I had my first bad experience pipe smoking today. I will share what occurred and my self analysis. If anyone has an alternate theory please share. Yesterday I received my new and first briar pipe. I was excited about trying it out. I am dedicating it to Virgina (Cobs are Latakia, VaPer)...
  11. Old_Newby

    Is My Grabow Damaged

    My first briar came in yesterday. A Dr Grabow. Economical, good starter, made in North Carolina. I know it’s not the best pipe but I have heard good thinks about them. I have to be thrifty and this fits my personality because I lose my sun glasses, readers, and am usually knocking around in...
  12. Old_Newby

    Do Cuts Matter

    As I learn more and shop more (or make my wish lists -?) I notice I am offered the same size tin in either a flake, a ready rub, or ribbon, etc. I noticed I can save $1 if I choose flake over ready rub, which obviously is less work for the manufacturer. However is a flake better to cellar...
  13. Old_Newby

    Beginners Advice

    I am 3 months in and had a revelation I want to share with beginners. If you tried Latakia blend and did not like it, or a Perique blend and did not like it, then double check the blend. I recommend trying a Latakia blend without Perique in it, and visa versa before trying anything with both...
  14. Old_Newby

    Newby News - 020722

    3 months into pipe smoking. My birthday was this weekend and I received a 10% off from P&C and wife approved $60 gift. So I ordered me Grabow Golden Duke Smooth (my first briar), and StoneHenge, and Amphora Burley. I wanted Orlik Golden Slice but all sold out. I know I like Latakia and have been...
  15. Old_Newby

    Newby News - The Conundrum

    Well having a blast but now 2 months in I have about 40 tobacco samples where half were given by some fellow forum members and I purchased other 1oz bulk, match, and codgers myself. I have tried about 12 of them and like 5 of them. So how do I find the time to enjoy the ones I like AND try...
  16. Old_Newby

    Bacci and Spirit

    Gents I had one of those evenings. Life stress led me outside in the dark. Beautiful clear night about 55 degrees, no wind, stars in the sky, sitting back relaxing with some Tito’s vodka (I was out of Jack Daniels) and had me a cob of Edward G Robinson. Looking up at the stars figuring it all...
  17. Old_Newby

    Looking for Lane RR

    I am new and like Carter Hall. I was watching some YT vids about different tobaccos and came across one about Burleys. Carter Hall was spoken highly of but also Lane Ready Rub was mentioned great tobacco but you have to buy a huge tub. The flavor of both are similar and the TR ratings are...
  18. Old_Newby

    Amphora Thoughts

    I have more samples than I can smoke in 2022 (new smoker) and not really looking for more, but I came across this video today on YT and thought I would ask all of you across the world if you have tried Amphora English or Kentucky. This guy has both in his top 5 of 2021. Or is it more likely...
  19. Old_Newby

    Cellaring

    I have air tight jars for all of my non-tin samples, but should I jar a tin after it is opened? The tins seem pretty air tight. I am starting to open tins now (2 so far) and was curious if most if you just leave it in tin? I do like that the tin has larger circumference so spillage is easily...
  20. Old_Newby

    Drool Not Cool

    It’s embarrassing but when I smoke my mouth produces more saliva. I am avoiding spitting because even though I am outside I may not be one day. I manage it ok but would much prefer a dryer mouth. If I use a rubber tip cover the saliva gets underneath it. I feel like I am adding moisture...
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