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  1. drrock

    Senlar Pipes

    Over the years I've picked up 3 Senlar pipes, a brand I rarely see mentioned. From pipedia.org: "Senlar - Pipes were made in Minnesota by pipe maker Wally Larsen who inverted his last name LAR SEN to come up with SEN LAR. The Saint Paul Pioneer Press nicknamed Larsen "The Great Dane Of The...
  2. drrock

    Suggestions for Trip to Castello’s and Lake Como?

    I haven't used a travel agent in many, many years. When it comes to finding accommodations I'm a big fan of TripAdvisor.com. While it's basically people's opinions as to where to stay, if everyone raves about the place its rate to be disappointed. I've also found that booking directly with...
  3. drrock

    PSA for WiFi extenders

    Which Brand/Model did you buy?
  4. drrock

    Rlp-6 vs 7 Seas Regular

    RLP-6 is the bulk version of Captain Black Original (White) & to me smoke/taste the same. The bulk version may possibly have less propylene glycol than the pouch version. MacBaren Seven Seas Regular is similar to the Lane offerings but to me seems to be less topped/cased. It's still very good...
  5. drrock

    First Impressions: The Country Squire Swiftcurrent Coffee

    From James Ravenwood's The Briar Fellowship website: "Swiftcurrent Coffee" collaboration with The Country Squire 50g sealed tin - Reviews since the release have been fantastic, grab a tin or two if you missed out! I am very excited for this blend release!! The gents at the Squire and I have...
  6. drrock

    Conflicting Pipe Smoking Advice!

    ^^^^This! Don't overthink it. Just keep trying, go slow, & you'll eventually catch on. This ain't rocket science!
  7. drrock

    Reamer Recommendations

    Get a Buttner pipe reamer from eBay. Inexpensive & works great
  8. drrock

    Minneapolis

    Anthony's Pipe & Cigar Lounge
  9. drrock

    Milan Prince Albert and Carter Hall

    While I haven't tried their versions of Prince Albert or Carter, I have to put in a plug for Milan Tobacconists. I don't see their blends mentioned very often but the ones I personally have tried are terrific. I discovered this old time tobacconist a number of years ago when I was in Roanoke...
  10. drrock

    A Little Humor for the Day

  11. drrock

    American Made Pipes

    You aren't particularly limited if you include all the terrific American-made pipes from WDC, Kaywoodie, Missouri Meerschaum, Dr. Grabow, Marxman, & a multitude of others, plus many, many artisan American carvers...
  12. drrock

    Opening A Tin? Show Us!

    From The Country Squire website: "In Collaboration with James Ravenwood of The Briar Fellowship comes the combining forces of his Swiftcurrent Lake & our very own Cowboy Coffee. A blend composed of Sweet Virginias, Burley, Dark Fired Kentucky, and Cavendish. A mixture tailor made for the...
  13. drrock

    Need Some Recommendations for Quality Aromatics!

    ^^^This. Recommended starting places: The Country Squire Uhles Boswell Milan Tobacconist Peretti Wilke. Look at their websites, pick out blends that seem interesting, & use tobaccoreviews.com for other opinions.
  14. drrock

    Blends To Start Your Friends On

    The "codger blends" are a great starting place, but many of them have discontinued pouches. I'd recommend Captain Black Original (White) - aka Lane RLP-6. Readily available. There's a reason it's apparently the number one pipe tobacco sold in the USA. No prep needed. Won't bite like many VA...
  15. drrock

    Herb Grinder and Flake/Twist

    I used to use an herb grinder to prepare flakes etc. but recently I splurged for a rechargeable grinder. Break up a couple flakes, drop it in, press down for 2 seconds, & the tobacco is ready to go!
  16. drrock

    Irish Shamrock Souvenir Pipes

    I bought one of the Shannon Airport Irish Souvenir pipes on eBay in 2007 but wound up selling it this past February while "thinning the herd" to reduce the size of my humble collection. It had the BPL stamping. According to pipedia.org BPL "stood for Briar Pipes Limited, was a Dublin company...
  17. drrock

    Ennerdale: A Review

    For a real aromatic treat & the tobacco equivalent of a sugar high, mix Ennerdale & Molto Dolce/Créme Brulee in equal parts.
  18. drrock

    Opening A Tin? Show Us!

    The recent thread from @mikecronis about Best Peach aromatic inspired me to dig this 2003 tin of McClelland Pal O' Mine out of the cellar: Still delicious after all these years!
  19. drrock

    Best Peach?

    I rummaged through the cellar & came up with a lone tin of 2003 McClelland Pal O' Mine, a peach flavored Cavendish/Burley blend. Got a nice aroma of peach in the tin note. The tobacco was in perfect shape with just the right amount of moisture. Burned beautifully & has a wonderful room note...
  20. drrock

    Best Peach?

    Uhle's Pride O' Wisconsin blend is flavored with peach brandy, & like all Uhle blends, is worth a try. I don't get very much peach flavor smoking it though...
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