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    The Great Flakes or the Grand Delusion

    I tend to fold and stuff all the flakes that I smoke, even if rubbing them out might enhance the taste somewhat. Most of my pipes are on the smaller side, and it really doesn't make sense to load those with ribbon, unless you want a 15 minute smoke.
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    Quality of new Dunhill pipes compared to old.

    Why would Dunhill wood be so-so? I expect they purchased the best that was available at the time all thoughout the 'golden age' of Dunhill pipemaking (twenties through sixties). Did other makers have superior ways of aging their briar?
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    Quality of new Dunhill pipes compared to old.

    One big change has been the design and execution of the buttons. Going back to the 20's, they were slim and finely shaped. Nowadays they are more oversized and slightly crude.
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    What is the best strike Matches you have found?

    Swan Vestas put American made matches to shame. Hard to find, but I was able to place a large order with Iwan Ries recently. Ebay international is also a possibility.
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    The Clash Guitarist Keith Levene Dies

    Metal Box was a ground breaking album. Their version of Swan Lake is astounding. RIP
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    My Predictions

    Although I appreciate the thought that goes into the longer responses, they may have inaccuracies buried within that go uncorrected. Given our current state of understanding, the claim that nicotine is a carcinogen is far from established. The reason that cigarettes are much more highly...
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    Tobacconists in New York City

    It is sad to see what has happened to NYC retail since the late 70's, which is as far back as I can remember. As a young teen, I found the variety, depth, and charm of NYC's specialty shops to be amazing and inspiring. I'm sure all large cities have suffered in similar ways, but Manhattan is a...
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    More New Forums Members Than Ever? Why Is That?

    Social media. Good in the short term, but the bubble may pop when the next trend hits.
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    Recent Pipe Made For Me

    You won't mention the name of the maker. Ummm, uhhh, ok, I see...
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    Same Old, Same Old

    The only constant is change.
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    Quest for a pipe polish

    Straight carnauba also works fine on a smooth pipe. Walker's wax was carnauba, basically.
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    A New Sponsor - TINBIDS

    BTW, I looked at the Tinbids site and could find nothing about their incremental bidding policy. Either I missed it, or they need to add it.
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    A New Sponsor - TINBIDS

    That's the fairest way. I've seen 'auctions' where you pay every dollar of what you bid. Those should be avoided. Thanks.
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    A New Sponsor - TINBIDS

    A question about bidding: Suppose I'm the high bid at $100 and the runner up bids $50. What do I end up paying?
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    Golden Age of Pipe Tobacco

    Very difficult to compare what is now versus then. I remember my first stereo system, which I inherited in my early teens from my Dad, back in the mid-seventies. With my young ears, music was intoxicating. Now, I have a much fancier stereo system, but I doubt that the music sounds any better...
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    When Less is More... a.k.a. Minimalism in the PipeWorld

    I'd characterize standard shapes as elegant rather than minimalistic. They reflect the aesthetic of their time. If for example one looks at a classic billiard done right, the angles and proportions are highly exacting throughout. Another example of an elegant but by no means minimalistic...
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    Evening Pipes and Sleep

    Judging from this thread, there is a lot of individual variation. Last night I had a small bowl of dark bird's eye an hour before bed, and I slept well. I think there is a dose relationship for me, with insomnia brought about by even a mild nicotine overload.
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    Evening Pipes and Sleep

    Maybe if I smoke my evening bowl with a shot of whiskey? I doubt that would help much.
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    Evening Pipes and Sleep

    I've read about it having both stimulant and depressant effects, which could vary with the individual or the dose.
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    Evening Pipes and Sleep

    Last night I was up for hours, slept poorly, and had nightmares. I had enjoyed a large bowl of Royal Yacht after dinner, after having laid off the pipe for a couple of days. I should have smoked something less potent, but that's what I craved. I had slept quite well the previous few nights...
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