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  1. Spavilla

    Van Gogh

    Recently saw the Van Gogh show at the Dali Museum. I enjoyed very much.
  2. Spavilla

    Van Gogh

  3. Spavilla

    Your Go to Morning Blend

    Not being a nic hound at any point in the day, I'll start with a milder English crossover with my coffee. At the present that means Eastfarthing or Smokers Mystery from Just for Him, which has a little more latakia (and is nice at $36/lb). I'll migrate toward more traditional English/Balkans and...
  4. Spavilla

    Hello from Naples (Italy), But Also from Prague (CZ)

    Benvenuto Bruno! I have family in Avvocato. I would like to see some of your carvings! Ciao, Franco
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    Central Florida Pipe Smokers Meeting - Saturday February 20, 2021 At Edwards Pipes & Tobacco

    "We'll probably be getting together again on Saturday March 20. We talked about getting together for lunch at Columbia in Ybor City then hitting a local cigar bar for drinks and tobacco." Well here is the good news; at least we won't be participating in a super-spreader event like the night of...
  6. Spavilla

    Central Florida Pipe Smokers Meeting - Saturday February 20, 2021 At Edwards Pipes & Tobacco

    Then, many thanks my friend of a feather. Perhaps we will meet our fellow bird next month?!
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    Central Florida Pipe Smokers Meeting - Saturday February 20, 2021 At Edwards Pipes & Tobacco

    A wonderful spot and a beautiful day to be spent in the company of such a fine group of fellows. It was a pleasure to meet you all and i sincerely look forward to our next meeting. Enjoying the sunset with some Esoterica Woodbridge, courtesy of Mark. Until next time gentlemen!
  8. Spavilla

    ***What Are You Smoking, December 2020?***

    Smoking Whiskey BIscuit Gravy infused with Wild Turkey 101 for 40 days in my Stanwell 404 Black & White pipe whilst sipping a Guinness Imperial Stout Bourbon Barrel Aged by the fire in a rare, chilly Florida evening. Enjoy gentlemen!
  9. Spavilla

    R.I.P. Storytellers Pipe

    I received this today.... “After considerable thought and prayers, we have decided to close the doors of The Story Teller's Pipe. Many factors played a part in our decision. One of the more significant factors is the number of states that recently enacted legislation requiring out-of-state...
  10. Spavilla

    Back in Lutz Florida!

    Don't worry about the gators. I caught a picture of the Florida Skunk Ape running along the road.
  11. Spavilla

    Back in Lutz Florida!

    Us too over here by St Pete Beach, but not by much. The trade-off for living near the water is sometimes it likes to visit uninvited. My nephews took the kayak and went noodling for catfish in my backyard.
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    What's Good Whiskey Aromatic? Bulk? Pouch? Tin?

    Although not an aromatic the best bourbon infused (not cased or topped) by far is Plum Pudding Bourbon Barrel Aged, replete with bourbon barrel stave. For an actual aromatic (which to me actually falls more into the English crossover category) is Whiskey Biscuit Gravy (by Just for Him). The name...
  13. Spavilla

    Can You Identify this Substance?

    It's a Sav "Hercules" 315EX
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    Can You Identify this Substance?

    No Worries-Thanks Again!
  15. Spavilla

    Can You Identify this Substance?

    It's a Savinelli. I have over a dozen and this is the first time I've seen it. As long as its not wood filler or any such repair putty, I'm ok with cleaning it out, but still consider it poor quality control for any pipe over $100. Thanks guys!
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    Can You Identify this Substance?

    Poor quality control under any circumstances. I have never seen on any other pipe out-of-the-box.
  17. Spavilla

    Can You Identify this Substance?

    No, more uniform. Almost clay-like (or wood filler).
  18. Spavilla

    Can You Identify this Substance?

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) This new pipe came in the mail today with this heretofore foreign material on the tenon and presumably in the mortise. It looks like some kind of putty to me and I am hoping it is not evidence of a repair. Does anyone know what it is and if it is...