Welcome from Colorado. Growing up on the Jersey shore, I spent many a weekend backpacking in Harriman State Park and the Adirondacks. Very pretty up there.
That reminded me, I haven't smoked my Serie 1960 Golden Extra in ages. What a great little pipe. McC 40th Anniversary with some Ferrand Ambre Cognac on the side.
Firebird in a Wiley. Spent the last couple hours visiting with a friend who just lost his dad last Thursday. So sad because it was preventable if his dad hadn't been so stubborn and gone to the doctor a few days earlier. :cry:
This. It will take some years to figure out if you're the type that is happy with one or only a few blends or if you crave variety. I typically have over 60 tins open at any time.
Firebird Flake in a Wiley. My second bowl and am really enjoying it. First bowl was uneven because I rubbed it out and didn't dry it. I also used a pipe dedicated to English blends, so not a great way to sample a new blend.