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  1. foolwiththefez

    Possible New Favorite

    I just received a leather wrapped meerschaum lined bulldog that I bought on ebay. I haven't had a chance to light it up yet, but I'm in love with its aesthetics. It couldn't be prettier and is amazingly light. This may become my new Ennerdale pipe.
  2. foolwiththefez

    Birthday Tobacco Order

    I'm trying out PipeandLeaf for this order. I purchased: 8 ounces of Ennerdale because I am completely out and don't ever want to be again (a generous sample is already promised to N8 as well) 4 ounces of PS Bulls Eye flake (this is going straight in into the cellar) 4 ounces of Haunted...
  3. foolwiththefez

    A Most Excellent Smoke

    I just had a bowl of Escudo from my very first tin of that mixture. I smoked it rubbed out in bent MM Legend while sitting on my porch listening to Collin water my tomatoes. I am quite happy now. What an unexpectedly sweet smoke. I anticipated Escudo being a good blend, but I can say that, for...
  4. foolwiththefez

    Plug Question that probably has an obvious answer

    I ordered a clay pipe and a Condorlover suggested they're good for plugs. Since I just ordered a new pocket knife, it seems like a plug tobacco is in my near future. Researching them I've run into things labeled as "cut plug" such as Bosun Cut Plug (high on my list because it was recommended to...
  5. foolwiththefez

    Clay Pipes? Care and Handling

    I just bought this beauty on ebay. I know next to nothing about clay pipes other than they get super hot while smoking and impart little to no flavor. Is there anything I need to know to keep it in good shape? I'm assuming it doesn't need a break in or cake build-up. Will it ghost if I smoke...
  6. foolwiththefez

    Ennerdale Questions

    So I took the plunge and bought a tin of Ennerdale flake (and a new corncob to dedicate to it). Boy, am I glad I did. I find it to be absolutely wonderful. Yes, this is definitely a floral tobacco but I don't find it soapy (or urinal cakey) at all. However, I do have a few questions. It's called...
  7. foolwiththefez

    Strang Group Buy Interest Thread

    Over in the thread about the dropping exchange rate between the USD and the Euro there is a growing list of people expressing interest in place a group order for Motzek Strang. I figured I'd post a new thread to attract anyone with interest who may not care about the Euro. Comment if you're up...
  8. foolwiththefez

    Started a Cellar

    My Wonderful Wife gave me a membership in PipesAndCigars.com's Pipe Tobacco of the Month club for our anniversary. At the moment, I have open jars of Peterson Special Reserve (2015); Frog Morton; Milan Burley; McClelland 221b; and 2 different blends from the Jacksonville B&M I recently visited...
  9. foolwiththefez

    Has anybody aged 221b?

    I recently purchased a tin of McClelland's 221b Black Shag to share with my pipe mentor (who is also a huge Holmes fan). I am not too impressed by the blend but my friend likes it. I'm planning to buy a tin to give him next year as a present. Has anyone had experience aging this blend? From what...
  10. foolwiththefez

    Giving Perique a second chance

    I've had a few bowls of MacBarren's HH Acadian Perique blend and haven't enjoyed it much. I get a little tongue bit from it. I've read a few comments on the boards here about people experiencing that pretty commonly with MacBarren so I'd like to give another brand a try. What is a good blend...
  11. foolwiththefez

    First Smoke from my Falcon

    I bought an estate Falcon off of ebay. It arrived every bit as beautiful as the pictures made it seem. I love the straight bowl and it came wonderfully broken in with a nice thin even layer of cake. I cleaned it with some whiskey and let it rest a whole day. Last night I packed half a bowl of...
  12. foolwiththefez

    Good Starter Oriental blend

    I'd like to expand my knowledge of non-aromatic blends. I already know I like a good English/Latakia blend. I like the Acadian Perique blend I received in my sampler from tobaccopipes.com. Now I'd like to try an oriental blend. I'm thinking of non-latakia oriental blends to start simply to learn...
  13. foolwiththefez

    Condensation inside MM Legend Stem

    I picked up a Missouri Meerschaum Legend when I was out rode tripping this weekend. First pipe I've bought from this company and I am mightily impressed. It's also the first filtered pipe I've smoked. I left the filter in and notice a signification amount of moisture inside the bit when I was...
  14. foolwiththefez

    Peterson Summertime 2014 alike?

    Short Question: What is a good readily available non-limited edition blend that tastes like Peterson Summertime 2014? Long story: Last Christmas my father bought me my very first pipe and my wife bought me a few tins of excellent tobacco to go with it. One of the tins was Peterson's Summertime...
  15. foolwiththefez

    Good B&M in Jacksonville, FL?

    I'm planning a day trip to Jax, FL this weekend adn would love to hit a real tobacconist while I"m there. There are a couple of stores in my hometown that claim to be but have far too much glassware for my tastes. Does anybody have any experience with any of the retailers in Jacksonville? A...
  16. foolwiththefez

    How to tell Gourd from Wood on estate Calabash

    I'm super interested in picking up a calabash pipe but I want one actually made out of gourd instead of wood. Is there a reliable way to tell the difference? Many of the sellers I'm looking at on ebay are unsure when asked. Are there any better places to buy a genuine calabash gourd pipe?