After struggling mightily against sickness wherein I had the most awful throat, ear, and nose infections I was able to finally enjoy a pipeful last night for the first time since early/mid November. I've been feeling better for many days but my throat and tongue were so wrecked that nothing tasted nor sounded good for a long while. After dinner I settled down with a digestif and then poured me a brew and filled the B-C Corsar with G. L. Pease Quiet Nights. A perfect combination all around to come back to.