200 Smokes in the Owl

[Chasing Embers]

Your response was head turning. I had to do a double take to see who posted it, and thought "who? Who?"

Alright, I know I'm not punny or a real hoot at parties. Owl see my way out.

I'm going to start calling any remains I get from the owl's chamber "pellets".

 

[Chasing Embers]

And this is the only pipe you're smoking in 2023, right?

Didn't jump on that train. I was in for the first 100 smokes but I'll keep up documentation with the owl.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

Looks like it's coming along nicely. Well done sir.

 

[kcghost]

The Owl is coloring up nicely!!

 

[mortonbriar]

Thank you for all your persistent counting!

I imagine this thread will be referenced for many a year when new members start asking questions about meer colouring...

 

[mso489]

BulletProof, that's a handsome bird, a falcon maybe? That art goes back centuries in Europe and longer in Asia. Trust is everything, I've heard,, and knowhow.

 

[BarrelProof]

BulletProof, that's a handsome bird, a falcon maybe? That art goes back centuries in Europe and longer in Asia. Trust is everything, I've heard,, and knowhow.

Yep. A Peregrine. The sport of kings, or so they say. I haven’t done it in years, but it’s a lot of fun.

 

[bullet08]

You actually counted? Nice coloring.

 

[Ebarber]

Wow! What a cool pipe!

 

[Jbyrd]

It’s not that difficult.

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I'm guessing you are a member of the falconry?

 

[john19]

I want to see this owl after 500 bowls.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I want to see this owl after 500 smokes..

It'll happen sometime this year, guessing mid Autumn. I'm probably going to hang the owl up briefly in favor of my normal sized pipes.

 

[john19]

It'll happen sometime this year, guessing mid Autumn. I'm probably going to hang the owl up briefly in favor of my normal sized pipes.

Off topic, but i have a question. I ordered C&D Black Frigate. What kind of blend is it? Aro-English? Aromatic? Cavendish based? I heard good things, and ordered it. On tobaccoreviews it says "other".

 

[Chasing Embers]

Off topic, but i have a question. I ordered C&D Black Frigate. What kind of blend is it? Aro-English? Aromatic? Cavendish based? I heard good things, and ordered it. On tobaccoreviews it says "other".

When I was still buying it, it was a sweet Virginia/Oriental with latakia far in the background and only noticeable if you were looking for it. The black cavendish is unflavored and only used to add body to the smoke. With the introduction of C&D's new equipment and cut in recent years, I haven't tried it. Tte newest I have is from 2014.

 

[john19]

When I was still buying it, it was a sweet Virginia/Oriental with latakia far in the background and only noticeable if you were looking for it. The black cavendish is unflavored and only used to add body to the smoke. With the introduction of C&D's new equipment and cut in recent years, I haven't tried it. Tte newest I have is from 2014.

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Ok, I'll try it when it comes.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Ok, I'll try it when it comes.

It's been a long standing favorite of mine since the '90s.

 

[john19]

It's been a long standing favorite of mine since the '90s.

Hope i love it too. I like the name of blend, and tin art too.

 

[Zamora]

It's remarkable piece, not many owl or bird meers in general

 

[MinnesotaNice]

What's the count up too now? I think it's time for an update @Chasing Embers

 

[warren]

Great record keeping. I'm very impressed with the sketch!