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  1. K.E. Powell

    Does This Look Like Cancer?

    I agree, but my brother in Christ, we're talking somebody essentially asking for an excuse to smoke mold. Like, I had to throw out some bread last week because it had mold on it. I just know consuming mold is unwise. I didn't get on a baker's forum and ask, "Hey guys, can I still eat this?" 🤣
  2. K.E. Powell

    Does This Look Like Cancer?

    I take Chasing Ember's tact on this by simply ignoring such threads anymore. If someone is seriously thinking of taking a chance on smoking mold based on the opinions of randos on the internet, well, why even bother? What does blow my mind is how we can get a "is this mold" thread at least once...
  3. K.E. Powell

    What Peterson Should I Get?

    Glad you took the plunge with a full system and that it worked out. I love them. In particular, mounts are just so rad; they are functional and look great. I usually stay away from the holiday releases, but I've been thinking of grabbing a rusticated 2024 St Patrick's Day pipe. Probably a...
  4. K.E. Powell

    Cigars Versus Pipes

    I love both, but my overall preference is for pipes. They're such a highly individualized experience, and I find them to be very conducive to relaxation, contemplation, and the occasional bit of tabletop and boardgaming, provided all involved don't mind my smoking. I also find, generally...
  5. K.E. Powell

    Living My Best Cigar Life. —Moundsville, WV

    It's a 20 minute drive from my house and literally down the street from my office. I love this store. Very competitive prices, and the proprietor has been lending an ear to us pipe geeks as well as cigar consumers. Man was kind enough to message me when he had a haul of Esoterica, and I was able...
  6. K.E. Powell

    The Role of Distinguished Lunt Pipes

    I typically prefer sitting when I smoke, but every now and then the weather is just right and I feel like stretching my legs. In such cases, I prefer either my Boswell straight billiard, or my Peterson 8s. The latter is probably the better of the two for lunting, but the Boswell is an old...
  7. K.E. Powell

    With What are You Lighting Up?

    If it's one thing I am particular about, it's lighting my pipe with a match. A good false light sets the tone for the rest of the smoke, and a good sulphur-free match is perfect for the job. I keep the Zippo handy for inclement weather, or when I need just a quick relight. The old boy style...
  8. K.E. Powell

    An Annoying Occurance: Flake Tobacco Clogging a Fully Bent Pipe

    I've never tried this for myself, but I've seen these tiny little wire screens that can be placed in front of the draft hole. That should prevent tiny bits of dottle from clogging your pipe. They may restrict your draw somewhat, but I can't speak from experience.
  9. K.E. Powell

    Black Sails Pirate Drama: Any Good?

    This was the show that opened with some lesbian pirate action, right? If so, it's worth a watch.
  10. K.E. Powell

    Tyson vs Paul

    I think both fighters are going to win because both will come out obscenely richer regardless of the (likely predetermined) outcome. This shit is for marks.
  11. K.E. Powell

    Tired of Crooks

    In my experience, the most common way the info is stolen is at ATMs at gas stations and/or when people make purchases with their card online while tethered to unsecure public wifi.
  12. K.E. Powell

    Tired of Crooks

    I'm sorry you had to go through that. In my experience, debit cards are particularly vulnerable to fraud. I rarely use mine because of that. I try to use whatever I can to keep my security up, and I check my card balance regularly to nip any nonsense in the bud.
  13. K.E. Powell

    Escudo Alternative

    My favorite VaPers as of now are: Sillem's Councilor 1695 - great if you prefer your VaPers on the earthier side and less sweet. Consistent, burns cooly, and of medium body and finish. G.L. Pease Windjammer - perhaps my favorite VaPer. Boozy, sweet and slightly sour, but full-bodied and ages...
  14. K.E. Powell

    (Im)practical Pipe Tool

    Agreed. I've nicer tampers and they do work a little better, largely because they weigh a bit more and feel more substantial in the hand. But by and large, a Czech tool does the job pretty darn well at price of little more than a single U.S. dollar.
  15. K.E. Powell

    Pipe You Didn’t Like—Becomes Favorite!

    The Stanwell in my profile picture is just such an example. I didn't outright hate it at first, but it didn't win me over either. It's a bent acorn with a zebrawood accent, so I admittedly bought it largely for it's aesthetic quality. It's unabashedly Danish in design, as many pre-Italian...
  16. K.E. Powell

    Has Peterson Quality Suffered in Recent Years?

    To echo what others have said, they really have improved their QC after Laudisi took over. I find their quality in the price range you asked about is roughly equal to what you would see in other major factory brands with good reputations (e.g. Savenilli, Chacom, etc.). To me, however, the...
  17. K.E. Powell

    Delusional Burly

    Burley is king in my house. I've room for nearly all genres and varietals, but burley/dfk blends are what I smoke the majority of the time. VaPers and boozy English blends are getting plenty of love too. There are so many burley and dfk blends I enjoy. Haunted Bookshop and Briar Fox are my...
  18. K.E. Powell

    Need Some Advice, Please!

    My brother in Christ, I just returned from my favorite cigar shop after the owner told me he had tins of Esoterica and Toscano Sinfonia available. I bought both, in addition to Jamaican Flake and three cigars. Any advice I'd give now would be utterly redolent with hypocrisy. :ROFLMAO: That...
  19. K.E. Powell

    Grandfather knew best

    Love old photos like this. Thanks for sharing!
  20. K.E. Powell

    Today My Pipe Was Personal Protective Equipment!

    I knew MM cobs were plenty sturdy, but if someone told me they could tank a wrench, well, I would have been incredulous. I'd also, apparently, be wrong. Glad you are okay!