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Lifer
Nov 14, 2020
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Virginia/Kentucky blend. Indaba is labeled as just a VA/Kentucky and Navigator is a VA/Kentucky with rum.

I thought you said you are still looking for a VA/Kentucky blend to buy yes? If so, what company? That’s why I asked if you are looking for a VA/Kentucky style of a blend from HU.
 
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I thought you said you are still looking for a VA/Kentucky blend to buy yes? If so, what company? That’s why I asked if you are looking for a VA/Kentucky style of a blend from HU.
Yes, that's why I bought a tin of Navigator and Indaba to try. Hopefully one of them will fit the profile I want to cellar. I enjoyed a tin of Sixpense, but would have liked it better without the perique and Old Dark Fired didn't give me what I wanted. Perhaps one of these will.
 

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Lifer
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I just wanted to say, as an alternative when SPC doesn’t have what you want, 4Noggins seems to be really picking it up, at least they have been for me.

I just placed my 4th order with them, and all of them fast and smooth. My 4th order the other day was for HU Tobacco, they shipped it the following day, and expected here Monday.

Hopefully they are doing good for others, it’s always nice to have alternatives.
Noted, and I appreciate the suggestion! I guess my post makes it sound like I'm more irate than I actually am; really, it's more their loss than mine. The deeper I stock my cellar, the less I find the need for anything other than SP. This was just an aberration, I guess; it's hard to find those cigarillos to begin with, and getting them for less than $7 a pack just made my inner bargain hunter jump for joy.

I will certainly keep 4N in mind, but in looking at my cellar and the last couple things I deem it should have, it would appear that SP will be able to meet my needs beyond any doubt. Which is just as well--California could send the ship full Orwell ahead at the drop of a hat, and I'm confident I'll be in the lifeboat well before then. 🚣‍♂️
 

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Lifer
Nov 14, 2020
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Noted, and I appreciate the suggestion! I guess my post makes it sound like I'm more irate than I actually am; really, it's more their loss than mine. The deeper I stock my cellar, the less I find the need for anything other than SP. This was just an aberration, I guess; it's hard to find those cigarillos to begin with, and getting them for less than $7 a pack just made my inner bargain hunter jump for joy.

I will certainly keep 4N in mind, but in looking at my cellar and the last couple things I deem it should have, it would appear that SP will be able to meet my needs beyond any doubt. Which is just as well--California could send the ship full Orwell ahead at the drop of a hat, and I'm confident I'll be in the lifeboat well before then. 🚣‍♂️

Just thought I’d let you know on my latest…

Placed order Oct. 30th, shipped on the 31st and received it today.

All I can is, that was speedy… :)

Be well! 🤙
 

WirelessSmoke

Starting to Get Obsessed
Jul 14, 2024
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Picked up 4oz of Watch City's Rouxgaroux over the weekend. Only one bowl in, but I'm looking forward to spending some time with this blend.

Peterson University Flake from a week ago but didn't post it. I enjoyed my first tin of UF quite a bit, and thought it worthy of another go around. I'll be waiting until we're a bit closer to the holidays before popping this tin.

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Snook

Starting to Get Obsessed
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Two thirds of my order. USPS lost a tin of Orlik’s at some point. My original plan to start with light to no Perique and work up has been spoiled—oh well.

Had a bowl of Hal O’ the Wynd and really enjoyed it.
Just got some Hal O' the Wynd on my last order a few months ago. Great stuff! Their other blends are great, too. I really love Bagpiper's Dream.
 

tmc

Might Stick Around
Aug 18, 2024
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Just got some Hal O' the Wynd on my last order a few months ago. Great stuff! Their other blends are great, too. I really love Bagpiper's Dream.
Thanks for the tip. I’ll have to add that one to my try list. HOTW is very tasty and well behaved right out of the tin. I’ve laid it out to dry a little more.
 

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Lifer
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I’m assuming @tmc and @Servant King you both know that’s J.R. Bob Dobbs in your avatars?


I can’t remember if we chatted about this before @Servant King

I know of Bob, because I use Slackware; The Slackware Linux Project - http://www.slackware.com/

Pat the creator of Slackware has always had him as a mascot logo of sorts…


Bob and Slackware are synonymous in the world of Linux.

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Servant King

Lifer
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@Servant King I didn’t know your brother joined…
Nah, that's my uncle. My brother was crushed to death under an avalanche of hoarded Captain Black Grape cans when the discontinuation was announced some years back. Insurance company tried for years to weasel their way out of that one, but to no avail. The compensatory funds have long since been put into a mix of STG stock and asbestos futures.
 
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tmc

Might Stick Around
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I’m assuming @tmc and @Servant King you both know that’s J.R. Bob Dobbs in your avatars?


I can’t remember if we chatted about this before @Servant King

I know of Bob, because I use Slackware; The Slackware Linux Project - http://www.slackware.com/

Pat the creator of Slackware has always had him as a mascot logo of sorts…


Bob and Slackware are synonymous in the world of Linux.

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In deed. Though, I’m more of a BSD guy, if I’m being honest. I wasn’t aware of the Slackware connection.
 

BingBong

Lifer
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I’m assuming @tmc and @Servant King you both know that’s J.R. Bob Dobbs in your avatars?


I can’t remember if we chatted about this before @Servant King

I know of Bob, because I use Slackware; The Slackware Linux Project - http://www.slackware.com/

Pat the creator of Slackware has always had him as a mascot logo of sorts…


Bob and Slackware are synonymous in the world of Linux.

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Slack v0.99 was my first Linux back in 1994, afair. Installed from about 27 floppy disks lol. That set me on a path which I'm still living off, via a pension. Thanks, Bob. bdw

Anyway, I thought my TAD was over... but I spy loose Germains SLF still available...
 
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