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  1. jaytex1969

    Preparing Tobacco For Going To Sea

    Here's a cool video of some older chaps across the pond demonstrating the skills of yesteryear. There's some debate in the comments over terminology, but it's quite interesting. Making A Perique
  2. jaytex1969

    Flying Blind With Old Seed Inspired by Cosmic Twist

    So, about 12 years ago, I was happily puffing away on American Spirit RYO's and took the notion to maybe grow my own tobacco. I bought some seed from a nice young man in Pennsylvania, Dan Di Francesco, and promptly misplaced the seeds. About 2 years ago, I found the envelope, but no longer felt...
  3. jaytex1969

    Deathmetal's Mentor?

    Just for fun. I stumbled onto this and had to share! :nana: LINK
  4. jaytex1969

    Mark Ryan's Tobacco Pilosophy

    "Meet" Mark Ryan and learn about some of his tobacco philosophy in this noisy interview from 2016. I've been enjoying several of the D&R blends in my rotation lately. This interview discusses his transition from RYO into pipe tobacco, why his moisture level is where it is and a few other trivia...
  5. jaytex1969

    First Impression: C&D Virginia Gemtleman

    A real Virginia Gentleman will detail the pickup truck before picking you up for the prom. That's how this tobacco rolls. I stay away from any ketchup scented VA's by now, but am always looking for the VA experiences that suit my taste. I've almost OD'ed on the dark, chewy VA's in ODF...
  6. jaytex1969

    Emerald Green Peterson Refurbishment

    I recently snagged my first Pete, a 2015 St. Patrick's #408 In the areas where it was handled, the green is fading into a rather yellow/brown color. Is there a recommended touch up for this? Thanks!
  7. jaytex1969

    First Impression: St. James Flake

    I scored a 250gr box of this on one of the pre-holiday TAD madness affairs. It's sat on the pile, beckoning to me, calling from its glossy cello wrap like some cheap hussy-- Er, excuse me... Today, Mama has a day long class, so I am catching up on chores, like jarring up the aforementioned pile...
  8. jaytex1969

    D&R Tobaccos and Aging

    I just popped open my 4th D&R, Ryback. In addition, I've had Cockstrong, Picayune and Ramback Balkan. I'm finding them all to be agreeable, once you learn the proper cadence for the much drier and less cased leaf. I've jarred up some of each, simply because I don't want one pound bags just...
  9. jaytex1969

    First TAD O' The Year

    15% off C&D bulks this month, in conjunction with 20% off order "Thanks" card inside last order box means I'll try Virginia Gentleman, Winchester and Shandygaff soon. Added some Golden Slice and CH to hit the free shipping mark, about 2 pounds of baccy at roughly $2 an ounce. Trying the...
  10. jaytex1969

    I Got Gas and I Like It!

    A few months ago, I grabbed one of those $10 Panama Jack "Pipe-G" lighters on P&C. I found the performance OK, not awesome. My biggest gripe is that the flame adjustment doesn't go as low as I'd like, but can live with it. My minor, secondary gripe was the "2 outa 3" ignition rate. I was using...
  11. jaytex1969

    Stokkebye's Luxury Bullseye Flake: Returning To Basics

    I finally got my 24 ounce of LBF in and dove right in. Lemony citrus tones with a bit of Perique spice and a bit of cavendish sweetness. Two flakes rubbed out and jammed into the Stanwell #185 provided 90 minutes of goodness. Verdict: GET SOME
  12. jaytex1969

    First Impression: Peterson Irish Flake

    Many of you likely recall a few months ago, when Virginias and flakes were beyond my capabilities and I cursed them vehemently. Then, the ODF bug hit. Finally, I was able to extract enjoyment and began the flaky, next chapter in my briar based journey. During the recent black Friday mayhem, I...
  13. jaytex1969

    Jobey Compact #425, NOS eBay score

    Just got my last, spontaneous PAD maneuver in for the year. I'm not finding much info on this Jobey. It seems the company has been around for some time but details are elusive. Auction Link
  14. jaytex1969

    Deck The (Carter) Halls

    Well, my jar of Cockstrong finally ran dry and I found myself missing the burley in my lineup. After MSO's recent burley thread and following the chronicles of Didimauw and the cob, I dug out the box of Carter Hall I "cellared" (read: tossed on the pile) in July. Ripping the cellophane top off...
  15. jaytex1969

    Post Turkey TAD Attack

    Ya bastids wore me down with the Sixpence review thread and the Black Friday thread. I hit up The Pipe Guys with their 30% off site wide sale, along with their first time order 10% off (after signing up for newsletter) and got a pile of stuff that I've never had before at a nice rate. A few pipe...
  16. jaytex1969

    Reaming Questions

    So, I picked up a British Buttner reamer. I now have two pipes that ought to be reamed. I've not done it before. Is it best to ream cold and dry or warm and moist? (The pipe, not me) What other virgin reamer advice can you provide? Thanks!
  17. jaytex1969

    Burley & Breakfast Stout

    I finished my shift in the salt mines a bit early. Stopped at the corner store near the house to buy my $1 worth of hope (Lotto) I stumbled upon quite a treat in the libation department. Founder's Breakfast Stout: Double Chocolate Coffee Oatmeal Stout, at about 8.3% Two of these with a larger...
  18. jaytex1969

    Mac Baren HH Latakia Flake

    I just scored a 2014 tin of this at my B&M recently. I grabbed it because I've been greatly enjoying the other HH line items I've tried. I didn't do my normal research before buying. My understanding of the HH line was that the theme was "just tobacco". I was surprised to learn, after...
  19. jaytex1969

    Rustication and Blasting

    I often read opinions about "good" and "bad" rustication and blasting. I know what I like and dislike, but could not define good and bad in this context. Please help me start a dialogue about what makes them good or bad. Thanks.
  20. jaytex1969

    Arrgh!

    Happy "Talk Like A Pirate Day!
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