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The Virtue of Dry?
I just found an open pouch of Amphora Full Aroma in the back of my cabinet - long forgotten about, but with a few bowls out of it. It was dry, not quite crispy. More dry than I would have aired it out to smoke. These last few bowls have been the best that I can remember of this blend. I believe...- Jesster109
- Post #24
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Questions for Leonardw
I may or may not have enough in my cellar that I don't have to ever purchase tobacco again, but I may want to, of course. I applaud Leaonard for putting himself out here for the community. I appreciate it.- Jesster109
- Post #20
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What was your first blend and is it part of your current rotation?
I have a tin in my cabinet, unopened, and untried to date. I bought it on recommendation of a friend. I have been waiting for it to come up in rotation to open, but with several comments here, it may become my Christmas smoke.- Jesster109
- Post #67
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Tobacco pouches/ leather bags why do they exist?
I have a couple pouches I use for travel. As other have mentioned, a tin or two in the luggage and refill the pouch as needed. It carries a few cleaners, pipe nail, lighter, pipe and enough tobacco for a few days. I usually dry my tobacco, but the puch keeps it good for days at a time.- Jesster109
- Post #26
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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What was your first blend and is it part of your current rotation?
Mid-90's, bought a Grabow, and a pouch of Half and Half, a tin of MB Navy Flake I think, and a tin of Dunhills London Mixture. I still smoke Half and Half very occasionally, earlier this year I finished the last of my London Mixture tins, and I don't think I have any MacB in my cellar. I miss...- Jesster109
- Post #60
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Are Your Top Five Pipe Accessories?
Thinking of my current set up, and I can't come up with 5. 1. pouch or ziplock for on-the-go. 2. Lighter 3. Pipe nail, or other suitable tamper. Pipe cleaners and paper towels for maintenance, but I wouldn't consider those as accessories. I guess I'm a prety simple pipe smoker.- Jesster109
- Post #90
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Contests and Sweepstakes
I've been fortunate enough to win two separate contests through my company's wellness incentive program, each netting a $250 gift card - that was nice. Also a couple conests on a few of the motorcycle blogs/vlogs I follow. One TPMS system, and the other was a nice dash cam. I also enter P&C...- Jesster109
- Post #13
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Corn Cob Pipe I did it!
Not sure where you moved to, but this weekend is MM's 155th celebration there in Washington, MO. Lots to do and from what I understand, a few forum members will be there too....... We've got tickets for the tour.- Jesster109
- Post #24
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The Five Families
Italy was a beautiful trip. Wonderful country and even more wonderful people. I picked this Il Ceppo from Giovanni’s shop in Florence.- Jesster109
- Post #68
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The Five Families
No Italian pipes in the stable yet, but I am fortunate enough to be travelling to Italy in January/February. Visiting Venice, Milan, Florence, and Rome. I will be bringing home at least one..........- Jesster109
- Post #44
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Kajun Kake - C&D Classic
I share some of these sentiments. I smoked a few bowls and had to set it aside. I remember getting kicked in the gut by this one. I have most of a brick in a jar, waiting for the last two years or so for me to get brave enough to try it again. I guess when I get home, I'll check the date on the...- Jesster109
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Opening Cellared Jars
I think its been covered, but if want to age a blend, it goes into a jar (or leave it in its tin), and it is undisturbed. If I want to smoke that blend, I open one jar (tin) to pull from, the other container stays sealed, barring any seal issues, etc.- Jesster109
- Post #20
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Blending Blends
Have added BCA to a couple of blends that were just so-so to try to help them. Turns out it was just sweeter so-so. The only mix of commercial blends that I consider a success, was adding 5 Brothers to Butternut Burley 50/50. To me tasted exactly the same and the smoke was strong enough to be...- Jesster109
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Stem Length
I'm not the only one here, right.........?? two months and no gutter talk on this one? :) I am impressed, Gentlemen. Back to the topic, I agree. Technique is everything.- Jesster109
- Post #28
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Smoking and Talking
More often than not, I smoke with me, myself, and I. With some interaction with the household, which I don't mind. During the height of the sickness, I was part of an on-line smokers "club," more of a video chat for people who smoked pipes and wanted some conversation. That worked out ok, and...- Jesster109
- Post #35
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Thoughts On Rotation
Norm? As in normal? LOL. My normal changes daily, houlry sometimes........ but really, my routine used to be all over the place - if a jar caught my eye, it was in a pipe, then I would see a tin with some cool artwork and pop that for the next smoke. My new routine is smoking through a jar to...- Jesster109
- Post #29
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Something To Consider
Been on kind of the same thing - I chased a ton of blends - have a ton of jars with some measure of tobacco in them. I am now smoking up the blends as I whittle down to simpler times. Same with my pipes, I don't have an extensive collection, but enough, and the rotation I am currently smoking is...- Jesster109
- Post #30
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Lakeland Tobacco
I've only had a couple, Bob's Chocolate Flake, Balkan Blend, and the cream flake (? I can't remember the exact name. I enjoyed them all, though different than what I am used to. Don't let first impression turn you off right away. You may come around to liking them. BCF was a winner right off the...- Jesster109
- Post #35
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Vacation Stop
Stopped in on our tour of PA. You all know that it is impossible to bring enough money to this shop. Had a very nice visit and walked out with some of their bulk tobacco and other accessories.- Jesster109
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Your "No Fuss/Go To" Tobacco?
I can load up some HGL pretty much any time, any pipe, and have a nice smoke.- Jesster109
- Post #108
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion