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  1. tschiraldi

    Who is your Favorite Current Artisan Pipe Maker ?

    For me, it’s Jesse Jones (Blue Room Briars). I’m good for about a commission a year from him. Most comfortable pipes I’ve ever had. His bit work is exceptional and if they smoked any better they wouldn’t need me!
  2. tschiraldi

    Opening A Tin? Show Us!

    Not a tin, but tore open G&H Brown Flake Aromatic. It smells wonderful!
  3. tschiraldi

    Is a Peterson System Standard Better Than Other Pipes in its Price Range?

    Personally, I would look at Stanwell or Ropp over Petes. Everyone has their own opinions. I am not a fan of Peterson pipes and especially Systems. Just my own 2 pennies. Actually, for $100, I would be more apt to pick up an even better (IMO) estate pipe. Pre transition Comoy’s, GBD, BBB pipes...
  4. tschiraldi

    Are we Really Losing That Much With the Closures of Mac Baren and Sutliff?

    The pipe community as a whole, yes. Me personally, not at all… yet. I’m good with only a few blends and none of them have anything to do with McBaren or Suttliffe. My only concern is that two of my favorites are already difficult to find at times and I’m afraid others will add to the competition...
  5. tschiraldi

    Lakeland Help

    Grousemoor today. I’ll work with that for a couple days, then it’s on to Brown Flake Aromatic. So far, nothing has beaten Broken Flake #7. I’ve tried most of the others. These are the final 2 contenders.
  6. tschiraldi

    How Many Blends Do You Have in Rotation?

    3 on a regular basis. I will occasionally dip into something else but, really, I’m satisfied with those 3. All 3 are very different from each other and that’s enough variety for me.
  7. tschiraldi

    ***What Are You Smoking, January 2025?***

    SG Grousemoor in an old Sasieni Mayfair apple.
  8. tschiraldi

    Opening A Tin? Show Us!

    SG Grousemoor.
  9. tschiraldi

    TAD Acquisitions 2025

    Latest mail call.
  10. tschiraldi

    In Support of B&M's

    It really is. We also have the NASPC. It’s a great community. We are fortunate.
  11. tschiraldi

    Best Blend of 2024: The Elimination Game Part

    +1 Bosun Plug -1 Horizons Challenge accepted.
  12. tschiraldi

    What Are You Listening To? - January, 2025

    Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi
  13. tschiraldi

    Best Blend of 2024: The Elimination Game Part

    +1 Ennerdale -1 3 Sails
  14. tschiraldi

    Ah, That McClellands Smell

    I really miss the 40th Anniversary.
  15. tschiraldi

    In Support of B&M's

    Aren’t they in Massachusetts? I thought they were banning all flavored products this year.
  16. tschiraldi

    In Support of B&M's

    I love my B&M! The Tinder Box at Karric Square in Columbus, Ohio is fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, pipe centered, and they even have a nice smoking lounge, grandfathered due to time in the location. I can’t get all my favorite blends there, but the ones I can, I buy there. Factoring...
  17. tschiraldi

    ***What Are You Smoking, January 2025?***

    Driving to see Dad. Esoterica Blackpool in a Jesse Jones billiard.