Yeah mine took three days from ordering to ship, and it looks like I was one of the lucky ones! I don't understand how in 2020 it can take any longer than two days to get something out the door and into the mail. Pretty ridiculous.
Sutliff Cringle Flake 2020
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Or why some blenders release blends after they've aged for several years, and others push them out the door as soon as possible.so that is why everything has stems these days
Well, I rubbed out about a bowl's worth, then left the Cringle flake out to dry for two hours or so, after which I though it could be a tad bit drier, so I nuked it for 8 seconds. I gravity packed it into one of my favorite Virginia pipes, a Sasieni two dot Bristol. I set up my smoking nest on the patio with the computer, water, ashtray, etc., and sparked up, took a couple of puffs and...right then my wife came home and wanted to take the dogs to the park, so off to the park we went.
When we came home, I made some English Breakfast tea with maple syrup and a little half and half, and picked up where I had left off. I am now very much enjoying this bowl. A ton of Virginia richness and depth, with a decently heavy contribution by the plummy perique. Lots of dark fruits and stone fruits. I think this will appeal to anyone who loves a nice rich VaPer. It's smooth as can be, with a ton of flavor ( and a great "patio" note, to boot). I'm glad I picked up a few tins and kind of wish I'd picked up a few more. I think this will age beautifully. People have commented on the McClelland-like matured VA flavor, and while I have never had the opportunity to try Christmas Cheer, it does remind me a bit of an extra-matured version of 2035 VaPer Flake.
When we came home, I made some English Breakfast tea with maple syrup and a little half and half, and picked up where I had left off. I am now very much enjoying this bowl. A ton of Virginia richness and depth, with a decently heavy contribution by the plummy perique. Lots of dark fruits and stone fruits. I think this will appeal to anyone who loves a nice rich VaPer. It's smooth as can be, with a ton of flavor ( and a great "patio" note, to boot). I'm glad I picked up a few tins and kind of wish I'd picked up a few more. I think this will age beautifully. People have commented on the McClelland-like matured VA flavor, and while I have never had the opportunity to try Christmas Cheer, it does remind me a bit of an extra-matured version of 2035 VaPer Flake.
That's your butt reflection in a wide mirror.
Nahhh... @sablebrush and I are very good friends. It's just good natured fun. We've razzed each other much worse on the phone. It's just that I normally wouldn't do that on a forum, so it surprises you.
I am just surprised by how good friends you guys are if you know what I am saying.
Not THAT good of friends. He has the wrong plumbing, and m'lady would kill both of us if he did.
This may be getting a little out of hand, so allow me to set the record straight.
All you need to know about Jim is that when he goes for a walk in his neighborhood, all of the neighborhood pets run for cover, but the heifers look upon him with great affection.
It’s a Christmas miracle, my P&C order finally shipped!
I had a friend like that. And don't worry nobody here will thell the wife or girlfriend. I mean if nodbody is talking about some the cellars and pipe collections we have here then secrets are safe here.
I knew it. Sometimes you like recognizes like
. Explains why those kitties look so happy in those pics he shared.
@Sablebrush is jealous because the baby iguanas keep asking for their allowance.
Mine shipped today also, Yeah!
Got my cans from Ken Byron. Very well handled transaction.
and he doesn't look anything like a Robinson either. It explains the deep seated bitterness.
I was impressed with both his speed getting it in the mail and how well he packaged. Good first order from him.
I had my first bowl today and definitely concur. You can tell its aged tobacco, its not a flavor bomb but rather has a nice smooth, delicate and nuanced quality about it.
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