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***What Are You Smoking, September 2021?***
Smoking my Stanwell with Wilke Vermont Maple at the Tower of Pisa today.- Johnkelly55
- Post #2,310
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, September 2021?***
For us Americans, Labor Day… But, today was also the first day of the Great London Fire in 1666. With that in mind, I lit up my Castello with some 2012 Blackwoods Flake… Beautiful ? sunset, guys- Johnkelly55
- Post #675
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, September 2021?***
Today is World Beard Day! And I am scratching my goatee while smoking McClelland #22 in a favorite Don Carlos. A gorgeous day in SE PA John Kelly- Johnkelly55
- Post #394
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, September 2021?***
Well… today is National Welsh Rarebit Day!!! But it is Taco Night at our house. I am smoking Boswell’s Countryside in a new Boswell pipe!! Note- guys, I took a trip to Chambersberg today, loaded up on tobacco, and had a great time with everyone at Boswells!- Johnkelly55
- Post #285
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Looking For A Really Good Pipe Lighter
I am a zippo, for pipers, all the way. Yes, true, it will run out on you. But, it is a nostalgia thing for me. I carry about 2 in my pocket at any one time. John Kelly- Johnkelly55
- Post #50
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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***What Are You Smoking, September 2021?***
Best wishes on World Coconut Day! ?. U put the lime in the coconut and stir it all up, after all… My first smoke in September- Boswell Railroad Station in a newly restored Savenelli Autograph. Thanks to Briarworks!- Johnkelly55
- Post #156
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How To Home Stove Tobacco - Informational Only
Thanks for the reply. I will certainly give this a try. I mentioned the tins because somewhere I read "Haddos" is great once stoved. But, I could see where Virginia Slices would do well... I haven't stoved, but have read about it. I'll pick up some Bullseye and give it a try... John- Johnkelly55
- Post #106
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How To Home Stove Tobacco - Informational Only
U wrote this a while ago, but I was reading something by Fred Hanna about stoving. This really got my interest So, a couple questions: Have u tried it with tinned tobacco? Can u and how would u do it? And, with this method, after u put the foil on, do u tighten the lid on to the mason jar as...- Johnkelly55
- Post #103
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, August 2021?***
Love the pipe! Haddos is one of my top five blends. I am amazed it doesn’t get mentioned more…- Johnkelly55
- Post #3,828
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, August 2021?***
Beautiful Costello!- Johnkelly55
- Post #3,827
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, August 2021?***
Second pipe of the day. I moved one to a Don Carlos and a 2012 HOTW. Thoughts out to everyone in the path of Hurricane Ida. On a brighter note, today is the 200th Anniversary of the publication of the book of Frankenstein. “What hump? John Kelly I am including a photo of an Amish farmer, who...- Johnkelly55
- Post #3,758
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Where Do You Search for Pipes?
I’ve bought quite a few estates in my time - and I have found that when a seller tells u they have completely restored them, well, u learn who to trust. I was talking about one I bought on eBay that was restored and clean and wasn’t. Finally, I got it cleaned up enough- salt treatment, lots of...- Johnkelly55
- Post #34
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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***What Are You Smoking, August 2021?***
Smoking Railroad Station with an old Butz- wondering WHY did I pull this pipe out!?! It will be pulled out of my rotation.. ever happen to u? John K- Johnkelly55
- Post #3,752
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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B&M Shops in Italy?
Do u know the name of the shop? John- Johnkelly55
- Post #23
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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Pipe Tobacco Packing Techniques/Methods
I have been going with the Fred Hanna approach for a while… grab a pinch, lightly put it in- but leave a small gap in the bottom. Then a smaller pinch, followed by an even smaller pinch. All lightly tapped. I know it is controversial but it works like a charm for me. I am smoking a pipeful...- Johnkelly55
- Post #47
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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B&M Shops in Italy?
Please, tell him I led u into an occasion of sin! Certainly this is a venial matter, and the BVM will be understanding. This is why Peter ended up in Rome.- Johnkelly55
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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B&M Shops in Italy?
Wow! We wanting to go to Scotland for 2012 but our friends are talking 2013… Rats- Johnkelly55
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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B&M Shops in Italy?
Thanks, I know we have time to shop in Florence. It ought be easy to find…. I love the fact that he personally picked out his own Castillo’s! How cool is that! I have been on a few B&M websites and they don’t even list tobacco. So, if I grab some great. But, I am just aiming for a pipe now...- Johnkelly55
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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B&M Shops in Italy?
Thanks Alex, from what u and everyone is saying, I will plan on looking for a B&M to pipe up a new Castello. I only have one in my collection and it is one of my best smokers. I always love when it come up in my rotation! We will be in Lake Como, but I may just grab a pipe before then...- Johnkelly55
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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B&M Shops in Italy?
I’ll be looking for the Germain, for sure. There are a few things from England I hope to grab. I hope they are available in Italy!- Johnkelly55
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers