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Good place to start
I think Pax summed it up perfectly I can't believe how my tastes have changed over a short few years. A blend that I loved is now a blend a rarely go to. My advice-slowly try different blends but wait a while before you stock up on anything Enjoy the journey- allan
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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When Is Flavoring Added Not An Aro?
As I mentioned in my original post, almost all pipe tobacco is cased. As G.L.Pease has stated in his excellent article (found on this forum somewhere) without casing the tobacco would taste like, well, not very well at all. He did distinguish between casing and topping; the former involved...- allan
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Shaintiques Pipe Collection (Pics)
An excellent eclectic collection covering a large range of different makes and styles. Congrats.- allan
- Post #37
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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When Is Flavoring Added Not An Aro?
Cosmic: I'm not sure why I care, again maybe due to my early experiences with the 'drug store' blends. Nach I didn't know that and previously did not look it up. My thinking must change!- allan
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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When Is Flavoring Added Not An Aro?
I have been dividing my smoking habits into 2 distinct categories; The Virginias and the English which will include the orientals and balkan blends. Recently a pipe smoking friend handed me some samples of the new Wallace Flake from Rattrays. As soon as I opened the tin I knew that there was...- allan
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- Replies: 15
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Does Anyone Never Disassemble Their Pipe?
Very recently I listened to two very experienced pipe smokers get into a heated argument regarding the 'take apart' issue. The argument against break apart was very logical-pulling apart and putting together will eventually loosen the fit-one should just run a cleaner through. And of course...- allan
- Post #36
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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My new Moretti Volcano Commission (picture heavy)
Grain is gorgeous and the color looks very rich Good luck with it -
Pipe Show Etiquette
Gray I think you misunderstood my post. I was agreeing with you in that a bargain hunter actively negotiating in front of other customers would put the seller in the position, if agreeing to lower price, having to do the same for everyone.- allan
- Post #28
- Forum: Pipe Events
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New Estate Askwith from Briar Blues
I agree. Mike from Briar Blues takes special care in all of the pipes that go through his hands, which frequently separates him from his competitors. It is sad to lose him from the forum. -
Pipe Show Etiquette
Gray Sometimes even the most obvious needs to be expressed. An 'out loud' questioning of price in front of others takes the seller in a possibly difficult situation.- allan
- Post #26
- Forum: Pipe Events
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GLP JackKnife Plug
Jk Well done. When I first purchased the tin I was warned that it was a heavy blend, at least that's what I remember Fact is, it's delicious and I do enjoy it Nice knife and cutting board- allan
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Pipe Show Etiquette
My experience at last year's Chicago show (my first) was that if you don't ask, you will not get. Not in any way to be rude, but during a conversation about his/her product, a very friendly question about pricing I do not feel is insulting in any which way. In terms of trade, I had a Costello...- allan
- Post #20
- Forum: Pipe Events
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Clark Layton Commission
He just sent pics of the light stain. I'll wait to post until after its finished. I'm getting excited -
Barling Bummer
I can see the reamer damage at the base but the sides look like knife gouging-reimers cut smoothly in long swaths. -
Where's Peck??
- allan
- Post #26
- Forum: General Discussion