DID THE IMPOSSIBLE

[pipingnate]

Alright guys. My first tobacco finally came in. Loaded up a bowl in my Missouri Meerschaum Country Gentleman (a half bowl to cut down on time [was still 30 minutes]) and fired up a charing light. Tamped down after it went out and sparked up a true light. Then puffed slowly. The description reads, "A soft, sweet and very fragrant blend with either the

new smoker in mind or the seasoned smoker looking for a break from the heavier blends." This smoke tasted slightly of maybe cherry and some vanilla? First experience with fine tobaccos but from profiles a Virginia and Burley mix more Burley dominant. Again. A new guy's tastes I probably am wrong. However, didn't need to relight again and DID NOT GET TONGUE BITE!

 

[mso489]

If it's a good, tasty, relaxing smoke, it's the finest tobacco in the world. There is a world of blends and single-leaf out there, but that may be one of the best bowls you'll have. Sounds great.

 

[antbauers]

Ahh pipe smoking bliss!
BTW what was the blend?

 

[pipingnate]

The blend was Middle Earth Tobacco's Buckleberry Ferry.

 

[drezz01]

Sounds like an enjoyable smoke congrats! I've been smoking on/off seasonally for 2 years and I'm constantly relighting :roll:

 

[pipingnate]

Drezz01 what really helped was cutlerylover's video on YouTube.

 

[tarak]

Seems like everyone is different- some blends will bite, and some won't for different people. Glad you found a winner!

 

[pipingnate]

Seems like everyone is different- some blends will bite, and some won't for different people. Glad you found a winner!

I'm glad as well! Gonna pipe on some of the same company's VaBur named Rivendell a little later.

 

[framitz]

Congratulations. Cut down on capitals it's too noisy. Shel

 

[pipingnate]

Who says noisy is a bad thing?

 

[fnord]

Certainly NOT ME, Pipingate.
You're fortunate to have a good experience so early on in your piping career.
Nicely done and I hope you have 10,000 more.
Fnord

 

[joshb83]

Congratulations! Now that you've got that winning practice, just add that to all your piping and you'll be set!! Enjoy it!!

 

[wilson]

Congrats. It is always a special moment to find a blend that works. Now, when you try other blends, you have a standard by which to compare.

 

[darthcider]

Always a good time, when it comes together, especially when just starting out on the journey.

Gives you the time to enjoy, instead of stressing over dampness, packing, tamping, relights etc.

 

[delro]

Try Shortcut to Mushrooms - that is my favorite ME blend. A nice cross between and aro and english. Sweet cavendish with a little latakia for body. Mild and smooth