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  1. prairiedruid

    STG update from your good friend Bradley

    Stuff and Things STG update Seems that the information is as legit as anything I've heard. Definitely a kick to the nuts.
  2. prairiedruid

    Brethren, I Humbly Ask a Favor

    My wife, after a long illness, passed away in her sleep this morning. She was Native American and I ask that you would consider lighting a pipe or a cigar in her memory. She was Kasitsinhawi : She who brings flowers Mohawk Wolf Clan Thank you....
  3. prairiedruid

    Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial

    Split Rock Lighthouse event Was there one year and it is a very moving memorial service. It is streamed and I highly recommend watching it.
  4. prairiedruid

    Cleaning a Room and Finding a Treasure Chest!

    Cleaning out a room we've used for storage of this and that over the years a what do my weary eyes behold? A box from P&C from November 2015!!! Contents are: 8 oz. Ambassador's Blend 8 oz. Larry's Blend 8 oz. Carmel Apple Pie a tin of Tudor Castle 3 tins of Christmas Cheer 2015 a pint jar...
  5. prairiedruid

    Edmund Fitzgerald

    In remembrance..... Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Going to be a stormy night up there......somehow fitting.
  6. prairiedruid

    Smoking a Unicorn: GLP Renaissance Reserve

    Only 500 tins were made when Mr. Pease got a hold of some high quality Syrian latakia in 2015. This blend contains both Cyprian and Syrian latakia as well as generous amount of virginias and a little oriental as well. The tin had expanded a bit over the 4 1/2 years. A beautiful mass of...
  7. prairiedruid

    2014 3 Oaks Syrian Starting to Fade

    Pulled out a tin this week of my beloved Syrian latakia and the taste is starting to mellow considerably. If you have some in the cellar you may want to start smoking it before it fades more. Haven't checked my Vintage Syrian tins yet, being a different blender it may be more...
  8. prairiedruid

    According to Walmart maybe pipe smoking isn't dead

    Was in at the local Wally World and wife need some Bic lighters. As I scanned the lighters there were 3 brands of pipe lighter. Zippo with the pipe insert, some cheap piece of Chinese crap pipe lighter and a Ronson pipe lighter. I liked the look of the Ronson and picked one up for $8. So far...
  9. prairiedruid

    The Sailor's Pleasure

    Just came across this on youtube The Sailor's Pleasure From the video: This curious object is a prick of tobacco. It is made of leaf tobacco, which was usually soaked in rum. After it was rolled up in canvas it was served or tied with tarred twine. This would compress it as solidly as...
  10. prairiedruid

    After Your Feast Smoking Choice

    After your Thanksgiving Day feast what blend will you be packing your pipe with? For those outside of America what is your go to blend to celebrate...... uh, um..... Thursday? I'll be having some of my hoarded Motzek Strang as I rest from all the cooking.
  11. prairiedruid

    MN Internet Sales Tax

    Minnesota will start requiring the collection of sales tax by internet vendors on October 1st or when the vendor has 10 or more sales in the state reach $100,000. At least I can still stock up during the Peter Stokkebye sale in August.
  12. prairiedruid

    New FDA Labeling Rules Put on Hold

    cigar-and-pipe-tobacco-firms-can-forego-health-warning-statements Court in DC has ruled that the FDA labeling rules that were to take effect on Aug. 10 are now on hold. The court said that the new rules will be delayed until 60 days after the conclusion of the appeals case. This case could...
  13. prairiedruid

    Internet Sales Tax Decision is...

    The Supreme Court has decided that states can require internet retailers to collect sales tax. 5-4 decision, I haven't had a chance to read it yet. NOTE FROM KEVIN: Guys - Please keep the politics out of this so we don't have to close the thread.
  14. prairiedruid

    Legislation Update: Hope Springs Eternal

    Proposed Legislation We'll see what happens.
  15. prairiedruid

    Internet Sales Tax Case at the US Supreme Court

    Oral arguments were this morning and the transcript is at: transcript A quick armchair quarterback take on this is nothing will change. It appears, in my opinion, the justices believe it is up to Congress to settle this issue. A lot of concern about overturning the Quill decision opening the...
  16. prairiedruid

    Spring? What Is This Thing You Speak Of?

    50 mph winds tonight and tomorrow with 8-16 inches of snow. Local Department of Transportation already saying roads will be closed tonight and if you go out they ain't coming to save you. Making a big kettle of ham and potato soup with some cornbread. Going to be a great weekend with book and...
  17. prairiedruid

    RIP McCranie's Red Flake

    I had emailed McCranie's about if there was going to be more Red Flake and Red Ribbon available for sale. Unfortunately there is no more Red Flake; they did say there will be some more Red Ribbon arriving soon. Luckily when the McClelland's announcement came out I was able to order a bunch of...
  18. prairiedruid

    P&C IPSD

    Seems like this is the goodie package coming my way! Item Quantity IPSD18 Freebies MM Pipe IPSD18-1002 1 IPSD18 Freebies Super Value Pipe Cleaner IPSD18-1001 1 IPSD18 Freebies 1M 1.5oz Pouch IPSD18-1000 1 IPSD18 Freebies Tamper IPSD18-1003 1 Drexel VII 1.5 Ounce...
  19. prairiedruid

    Distinguished Penguin + Captain Morgan = Drunken Penguin

    I picked up a couple of tins of Distinguished Penguin a few months ago. It is a very dry blend out of the tin; kind of a chopped course cut mix of virginia, latakia, and cavendish. It was an okay smoke but seemed to be missing something. I had some Captain Morgan sitting by my desk so I added...
  20. prairiedruid

    What Blend Have You Discovered This Year?

    With 2017 coming to an end; time for some reflection and sharing. What blend have you "discovered" that really sings to you. This could be a blend that is a new production or an old time blend that you first sampled this year. For me Hearth and Home El Nino is my winner. It's a tasty mix of...
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