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The Five Families
I own Castellos (Kinos all), Radices and Savinellis (Corallo di Mares). In the past I have also owned Ascorti, Il Ceppo, Tom Spanu, Caminetto (Ascorti/Radice Era), Jacono and Pipa Croci. The ones that I culled were simply because my tastes and preferences changed. Most ended up being bigger...- pipingfool
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe Smoking doesn't Interest me Anymore
Depression is no joke. I've battled it for years. Medication helps as does talking to someone. I've taken breaks from hobbies for months (sometimes years), including pipes. But the way I see it, I can always come back to a hobby. Priority number one is to take care of your health and do...- pipingfool
- Post #44
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pumpkin vs Sweet Potato Pie
I notice the difference and prefer Sweet Potato pie, but my grandmother made it with candied pecans on top. If it's just sweet potatoes and whipped cream (or the dreaded marshmallows), then I'll pass. But a good Pumpkin Pie is really good, too. It has a slightly denser texture that is...- pipingfool
- Post #20
- Forum: Food & Drink
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From Cigars to Pipes or Pipes to Cigars?
I went from cigars to pipes because of the cost at the time. Pipe blends are just more economical usually. Hell, even a $300 bag of Penzance will give you a lot more smoking time than the equivalent cost of premium cigars. But now with the amount I’ve spent on pipes alone, that justification...- pipingfool
- Post #10
- Forum: Cigar Discussion
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Name ONE favorite...
McClelland 40th Anniversary Samuel Gawith St James Flake/Full Virginia Flake G&H Best Brown Flake #2/Dark Birdseye C&D Carolina Red Flake GLP Quiet Nights/Stonehenge Sutliff Cringle Flake Newminster #400 Navy Flake Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake Orlik Golden Sliced Macbaren HH Vintage Syrian...- pipingfool
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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The Most Disappointing Tobacco
Most underwhelming blend for me was Chelsea Morning. Nothing against GLP as I love just about every other blend he puts out and my cellar reflects that, but CM just didn't do it for me. The other has to be Plum Pudding. I like a good many SPC blends, but PP just didn't live up to my...- pipingfool
- Post #123
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, September, 2023?***
G&H Best Brown Flake #2 in a Radice Silk Cut Liverpool.- pipingfool
- Post #906
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Greenhorn Meerschaum Questions
There are other Meerschaum experts here that can point you in the right direction, but it might help if we knew a range for your budget. Meerschaums can range widely in both price and quality.- pipingfool
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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This is a request from Latakiaphiles...
Westminster and Quiet Nights are my go to Latakia blends from GLP. Quiet Nights ages magnificently IMO. The Lat settles in and the whole blend becomes a harmonious smoke with tons of complexity. My cellared tins start around 6yrs old at this point, so I'll always have aged QN when I want it...- pipingfool
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.
Thanks. This was my first automatic watch and I really wanted a nice, clean dress watch and I’ve always like Longines watches. I don’t wear it as often as the other two, but it certainly looks great with a suit.- pipingfool
- Post #444
- Forum: General Discussion
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Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.
I just got back into nicer watches after I almost threw my Apple Watch across the room because of the constant notifications (yes I know I can turn some off, but then what's the point of having the damned thing). Here are a few of mine. I also have two pocket watches that I rebuilt several...- pipingfool
- Post #442
- Forum: General Discussion
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Are You Country or City?
I was raised in the country in Mississippi until I was 23 and moved to Florida. I've since only lived in the city/suburbs, and now live in Seattle. I love our neighborhood here because we can walk to a dozen restaurants, pubs, several grocery stores, etc. within less than half a mile. And...- pipingfool
- Post #94
- Forum: General Discussion
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Let’s See your Guitars!
Here are the two in my household: This is my Washburn HD71SCEG-O. Solid Cedar top that sounds great for fingerpicking (which is how I prefer to play). Ovangkol back and sides and onboard electronics. One of the tuning machines broke in the move across the country, so I replaced them all with...- pipingfool
- Post #18
- Forum: General Discussion
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Erinmore or Blue Note
I actually like Erinmore because it's the only "aromatic" that I enjoy consistently. But I've never had the old version, so I have no basis for comparison. But I really enjoy it. The topping is very light and the tobaccos are good quality. I've never had Blue Note, so I have no insights on...- pipingfool
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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A Piper's Request for Help; Now, Thanks
@MaukaMan send me a PM. I’m in Seattle so it might get to you in a decent amount of time.- pipingfool
- Post #28
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Lakeland Tobacco
Did you get the G&H Best Brown Flake #2, or the Samuel Gawith Best Brown Flake. It’s confusing, but they are two different blends and I’ve never had the SG Best Brown. If it’s the G&H BB2, then you don’t necessarily need to let it sit if you want to try it fresh because it is fantastic right...- pipingfool
- Post #48
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Starting to Wonder, I Am
I see what you did there. And I’m here for it. :col:- pipingfool
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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Premium: A Quality to Ponder
While I have enjoyed the discussion on this thread, I think we are getting hung up on the word "premium". If you look at the actual definition of the word "premium" in this particular context (not an insurance premium), this is what you get from Merriam-Webster: Noun - a sum over and above...- pipingfool
- Post #167
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Cellaring- How Long is too Long?
I would think that just about any blend that has been sitting in a tin/jar/Mylar for 40+ years is going to have deteriorated to some degree. There are exceptions to every rule, but if it were me, I would not shoot for that length of aging. Here is what I do... I usually buy 5-10 tins at a...- pipingfool
- Post #74
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion