The Self Gift of Christmas. What did You Get?

[durham270]

Well, I'm always buying, trading and selling pipes so that cannot really count towards a Christmas gift for myself but since that time of the year is drawing close I'll say I bought myself this estate Dunhill, 1 pound of Lane 1-Q and a Savinelli Autograph which I've not received yet.

 

[gray4lines]

Wasn't even considering a pipe, but then got some Christmas dollars to blow and I really liked this Radice! Got this along with an assortment of tobacco including some C&D bulks, early morning pipe, a few GL Pease tins to try, and a lb of MacBaren mature virginia.

 

[fishingandpipes]

I bought myself my xmas gift early, a Baldo Baldi dublin. Smokes like a dream.

 

[woodsroad]

I left the boat (never leave the f'n boat) and bought a pound each of the three types of Latakia that 4Noggins carries. A most excellent decision, in my somewhat skewed and humble opinion. And (I have to get this in) 4Noggins rules. Rich was exceptionally helpful emailing with me, describing the subtle differences in the different Latakias that he had on hand.
Three very different tobaccos, ostensibly all the same, but in reality all quite different.

 

[onepyrotec]

I bought myself a Morgan Briar Cigar pipe & an air purifier from Rocky Mountain Air.

 

[stewartu]

This from Meerschaumstore.

 

[spartan]

Haven't tried any of these goodies before, but so far I'm digging them.
30oz Newminster 403 superior round slices. 8oz Peter St. Luxury bulls eye fake. 8oz Peter St. luxury navy flake. 8oz Lane HG 2000. 8oz Newminster 24 imperial nougat. And 20 bundles of pipe cleaners. Should last til next Christmas.

Sampler of 12 cigars, a cutter, and a lighter. It's going to be fun burning through these babies.

My first Neerup. I plan on breaking her in tomorrow morning with something burley while enjoying some hot cocoa.

 

[petes03]

Nice hauls everybody! Enjoy them in the new year!

 

[tbradsim1]

Oldest Son gave me a 100$ gift certificate to Amazon, Peck and Harris said they were very happy with the Corona Pipe Master. I like it.

 

[allan]

Brad
Conrats on the lighter. Looks like it fits your hand well.
Happy New Year to you and Pemon.

 

[shortyeastcoast]

My Christmas Haul:

2013 McClelland's "Christmas Cheer" which I'll enjoy next year

6OZ "Quiet Time" - A house blend from the nice gentlemen at JR Cigars in Burlington, NC

6OZ "Golden Oaks" - Another house blend from JR Cigars

Estate Kirsten that still needs some cleanup.

Erik Nording Signature Freehand - My first freehand, my first Nording. This was the "big one."

~$20 Sandblasted basket pot(?) from JR Cigars. Looks good, proper drilling, smokes great, CHEAP.

Missouri Meerschaum "Hardwood" - I love their cobs, and this little thing is SUPER lightweight.

A freebie cigar - I forgot the details but I'll look it up.
Basket Pipe:

Nording:

I'm starting to run out of room:

 

[petes03]

@shorty. My wife got me a tin of Christmas Cheer as well, though I've yet to smoke it. I also have a MM Ozark Hardwood identical to yours, they have a funny taste for the first few bowls, but they are great smoker once they're broken in! I also have a bent Ozark as well.
Great haul and nice collection!

 

[shaintiques]

I got 9 tins of Escudo, a tin of Christmas cheer 2013, a tin of Christmas Cheer 2006, a tin of McClellands 1776, a tin of McClellands Black Woods, a tin of Patriot Flake, and half a pound of FVF. Also will be ordering a pound of the LOTR blends, a combination of Old Toby, Shortcut to Mushrooms, and Long Bottom Leaf.

 

[doctoronln9]

I was getting a box of Punch cigars and a few pounds of various blends of tobacco from P&C, but the fiancé demanded we use our Christmas money for a trip to Disneyworld instead. So I got a pouch of Borkum Riff and Captain Black for $1 each (coupons!) and a $5 MM Cob. :crazy:

 

[sablebrush52]

My Christmas gifting kinda turned in a different direction. Bought myself a Canon D5 Mark III with a compliment of lenses, bag, etc. I know, it's crazy to spend money like that when I could have spent that amount on a Chinese made Bo Nordh. What was I thinking?!! At least I'll be able to take some nice snaps of my pipes!

 

[super8mm]

Here are the items I picked for myself

 

[petes03]

@doctoronin9. Man, if you're joking, then Lol, that's pretty funny! If not, then Damn, that sucks!

 

[gwtwdbss]

BTW, what is the general opinion about Peterson University Flake? I'm getting that with the pipe.

University Flake is one of my favorites. It has an amazing natural sweetness. It is a pretty strong VaBur flake. I wouldn't recommend it as a morning first pipe of the day smoke or on an empty stomach, but it is really quite tasty. It is one that I cellar.