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  1. quantumboy

    ***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***

    When McClelland's was still in business, I was on a huge english/balkan kick, and really didn't smoke Virginias much. Turns out they had some of the best on the planet (IMHO). So I've been burning up my stash of mostly 14-15 year old McC VAs, and running out. Today I broke out some of their...
  2. quantumboy

    ***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***

    LOVE that pipe!
  3. quantumboy

    ***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***

    I'm smoking a home brew that I jarred many years ago, and though I'm pretty good at labeling exactly what I've done, on this jar it only says "Jim's Rainy Day Blend, VA, LAT, PER". It's black as night, and I do remember a very high percentage of Perique and Latakia. I dearly wish I could...
  4. quantumboy

    The Absurd Economics of Home CNC

    I think that's a great idea! My career is in industrial robots, so I understand exactly where you're coming from. In my opinion (and this might get me a few frowns here), what makes a pipe a great smoker is pure engineering. Air pathways, shape and contour, etc. What an experienced carver who...
  5. quantumboy

    The Strongest Blend You’ve Tried

    Tambolaka from Indonesia wins the title for me, hands down. It's insane. I still have a jar that I've been dipping into for years. I don't know if it's still available in the US, but if you want something stupidly strong, it would be worth the search.
  6. quantumboy

    I like Virginia Flakes, but . . .

    In my experience, I enjoy Virginia flakes in smaller pipes. That might help. I find the flavors are better and easier to coax out the subtleties.
  7. quantumboy

    Hot pressed tobacco

    This is one of Gawith's hot presses. In service for many, many years.
  8. quantumboy

    Looking to Expand the Inventory...Taking Recommendations

    If you like Quiet Nights, then I think you can trust most of Pease's English blends. They are consistently good, and I would also recommend that if you're in this for the long haul, aging really is a thing. Put a few down and try then in five years. Very much worth the wait and the discipline!
  9. quantumboy

    TAD Acquisitions 2025

    All those stupid "Rauchen ist todlich" warnings don't seem to make a difference do they? :LOL: Nice haul!
  10. quantumboy

    ***What Are You Smoking, September 2025?***

    It's the strangest thing. How can you explain to someone who does not smoke a pipe that motor oil can actually be a pleasing flavor? You know that smell when you walk into an old-time machine shop, with old lathes on the floor churning out custom gadgets, and greasy hand tools hanging on the...
  11. quantumboy

    Question about HH Latakia storage.

    I am an ardent believer in Ball jars. Right now I'm smoking some Stonehaven I jarred in 2011 and it's perfect. Same story with virtually every jar I've stashed away. A little tougher to sell later, but if your goal is to stash it for many years (which is well worth the effort!) then I recommend...
  12. quantumboy

    ***What Are You Smoking, August 2025?***

    Peterson's Irish Oak from 2009 in my little Granhill Select. Dry (as in red wine - not sweet), slightly astringent, nothing fancy but quite pleasing. It's a balmy 98 on the front porch this afternoon.
  13. quantumboy

    ***What Are You Smoking, August 2025?***

    I broke out some of my old jars of Pease blends, and I'm smoking some Ashbury from 2010 in my trusty meer. Really great stuff! A balkan lite, very smooth and tasty with an oriental-forward flavor.
  14. quantumboy

    Terabytes of free music!

    Some recordings are actually quite good, and some are allowed to take their recordings from the soundboard. Regarding artists not being reimbursed, the artists themselves approve of the taping and even encourage it. These are not illegal bootlegs, but legit live concert recordings.
  15. quantumboy

    Terabytes of free music!

    If y'all have not been on the archive.org live music archives, it's time to check it out. Lots of artists allow live recording of their concerts, and there are literally thousands of concerts to choose from. It's all legal, although recording quality varies with the skill of those with the tech...
  16. quantumboy

    Chuck Mangione Dead at 84

    We played his music in stage band 45 years ago. Loved his music. My 14 year old son now is really getting it, and whistles Feels So Good while he's walking around the house. He even started plinking it out on the piano. Love that kid!
  17. quantumboy

    ***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***

    McClelland Yenidje Supreme from 2010, in a little Granhill Select that has become a favorite smoker for its pure taste. I like this pipe when I'm trying something where I really want to peg the flavors, especially more subtle blends. This tobacco is very good, but intriguing. Not...
  18. quantumboy

    ***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***

    Well aged Penzance in my trusty Nording Freehand. It's a rainy afternoon in Louisiana, thankfully quite cool compared to the "feels like 104" we've had lately. It's been a while since I had Penzance, and it's stronger than I remember. Backing off and smoking it cooler helps a lot. Still a...
  19. quantumboy

    Jeantet De Luxe Oil Hardened Reserve Du Jubile 1816-1951

    Elegant!
  20. quantumboy

    Jeantet De Luxe Oil Hardened Reserve Du Jubile 1816-1951

    ELegan
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