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  1. DesertDan

    McClelland # 5110 Dark English Full

    Well, I missed out on the "McClelland Era" of pipe tobacco being a dedicated cigar smoker during that time. On the occasions that I did have a pipe I smoked what I am relatively certain were various Lane blends from the local tobacconist. Recently I splurged a bit for a tin of #5110 Dark English...
  2. DesertDan

    Question about HH Latakia storage.

    A while back I bought a 1lb box of HH Latakia flake. As many know the tobacco is wrapped in the gold wrapper and then in cellophane. I am concerned about long term storage and am considering unpackaging it and moving it into jars. Thoughts?
  3. DesertDan

    A Match for Capstan Blue?

    Greetings all, Having finally tried Capstan Blue (and Gold) and becoming highly enamored of it, I wonder if there is another blend that is a good, close match of it. I have been going through the forum looking for a prior thread on the subject but have been unsuccessful. I appreciate any...
  4. DesertDan

    Pipe Appeal videos

    I really enjoy the Pipe Appeal videos on Youtube, it's like Bob Ross for pipesmokers. puffy I don't know who the guy is, but his vintage tobacco collection is impressive to say the least. It is cool to see the old tins, the artwork and associated memorabilia. Quality videos very artistically...
  5. DesertDan

    Country Squire's Middle Earth Series to be Renamed.

    Well, it looks like Country Squire has run afoul of the licensing Nazgul and will have to reissue their Middle Earth blends under different names. I can't help but think that the good professor would be disappointed, I certainly am. But at least the blends will be reissued after a short...
  6. DesertDan

    BBB 738

    Was perusing the Blue Room Briars and saw this BBB estate pipe. I really liked its shape and I don't have anything like it. The price was right, so I bought it. I must say that dealing with Blue Room Briars was pleasant and easy, the pipe arrived ahead of schedule and was very well packed. They...