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  1. M

    Thoughts From Millennials or Younger

    been riding bikes since 1967 and havent regreted one day in the saddle. thats 58 years i think. currently own 4 harleys ( actually my wife owns 2 and i have 2 ). whenever we venture out...maybe only 100 miles or 2-3 weeks i have my falcons with me. have converted a plano plastic box to...
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    What does the English "Smoke Free Target of 2030" Mean?

    first of all dont believe what the mass media has to say on any given day or any given topic. we are learning this the hard way here in the good old us of a. having said that, keep these things in the back of your mind. never dismiss what they say out of hand. read between the...
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    Relighting

    been smoking a pipe for about 1 year but have learned much early on by the posts from the long time smokers on this forum. read and learn. what i have learned has made my smoking much more pleasant and enjoyable. my lessons learned...not in any particular order as follows. dry tobacco, pack...
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    What Music Are You Listening to - July, 2023

    my morning ritual definitely includes music on youtube. listening to joe bonamasa right now with stevie ray coming next. may also include eric clapton, buddy guy, beth hart, estes tonnes and many more. music makes all the crap going on in the world go away...for a while.
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    4noggins.com 2023?

    have nothing but good to say about 4noggins. have been using them for about 1 year with no issues. seem to have decent supply of brands that i like or wish to try. they have always notified me when order is shipping and provide usps tracking number and when it is out for delivery....and they...
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    Falcon Negatives?

    have to admit that they do look a little unusual and maybe higher maintenance than a briar but...i bought two stems ( straight and bent ) and seven bowls. i then carved out a waterproof plastic case with room for bowls, stems, lighters and some extras. works like a charm when traveling and to...
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    Question about Peterson Nightcap

    smoking some nightcap as we speak. only been smoking pipes about a year but have found nightcap to be very enjoyable. tried topping a bowl of nightcap with some 5 brothers a couple of nights ago....cant remember much after finishing that bowl. have to be a little more cautious next time.
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    Hawaii Bans Online Tobacco Sales: SHTF Scenario

    this is in reply to maukaman. feel your pain brother. i live in washington which has banned online sales of tobacco. another example of our government helping us in our greatest need!!!!! dont know how we would ever get along without them. anyhow i started ordering online and shipping to my...
  9. M

    ***What Are You Smoking, June 2023?***

    just saw post from jakesmokes with ojk in background. good stuff. been one of my favorites recently. still trying to figure out ojk and all it has to offer.
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    ***What Are You Smoking, June 2023?***

    sweet jesus mother of mary.....just finished first bowl ever of 5 brothers. had to strap in and hang on. i normally start day out with ojk. that is some hefty stuff. will get you spinning if you are not careful...but 5 brothers i have to say is a couple of notches above ojk in the nic...
  11. M

    Greetings from Washington State!

    looks like we live in the same area. have to try to get together and tell some stories
  12. M

    Greetings from Washington State!

    welcome from ellensburg wa. hope all finds you well.
  13. M

    Question about 4noggins

    have to agree with you. since washington state in their infinite wisdom wants to regulate everything we do concerning our health i will continue using 4 noggins as long as i can.
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    Staying Hydrated! What is Your Ideal RH for Non—Aromatics?

    Haven't had a problem with rehydration so far. Have had maybe two or three tins that were very dry...kind of crispy. I put the tobacco in a tupperware with a small lid of sterilized water a let it sit in the sun for the day. Seems to work well. Tobacco was moist enough to smoke without...
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    Trying to Find the Flavor

    Have tried the following: SPC Mississippi River, SPC Plum Pudding Special Reserve, Sasieni Balkan, Escudo, G.L.Pease Westminster, G.L.Pease Quiet Night, Corniel & Diehl Pirate Kake, Petersen 3 p's, Petersen 965, Petersen Nightcap, Petersen Irish Whiskey just to name a few. Probably to many for...
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    Trying to Find the Flavor

    Good morning to all from Eastern Washington. Very windy here so smoking outside is definitely out of the question. Much very good information in reply to my post...thanks. In looking back to my very recent beginnings with the pipe and taking into consideration all that has been said I have...
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    Trying to Find the Flavor

    I have tried smoking in a quiet place with some classical music...seems to work better. I think that i just need to put in my time like everyone else and hope for the best. I am not going to get all flustered about the flavor and some day the flavor will come.
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    Alcohol Treatment

    only been smoking since january this year so dont have a lot of experience like many of the experienced on this forum. have been buying on ebay and have found some really nice pipes but they have needed some work. have done all with the rock salt and alcohol treatment and have had no problems...
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    Trying to Find the Flavor

    Title edited. See rule 9. Please capitalize proper names, sentences, etc..in body of text (edited) Been smoking pipe since January this year. Started with aromatics and have since switched to English etc. Can't seem to find the flavor that other more experienced smokers talk about. Have...
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    Hail from Deep in the Wild Back Country of BC

    welcome to you. just south of you in eastern washington. been to bc many times and enjoyed it immensely.