Wow! This is cool.
Welcome to the three new guys in the last couple of hours.
Can't wait to see your posts and pics.
Welcome to the three new guys in the last couple of hours.
Can't wait to see your posts and pics.
Welcome new members. Introduce yourselves.
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It already is.
But, I don't have the "superpower" to put it at the top on the forum page.
That's probably going to be Kevin or Bob.
But, I don't have the "superpower" to put it at the top on the forum page.
That's probably going to be Kevin or Bob.
Mick! Glad to see you back online here! We were all worried that something awful had happened since you just dropped off the radar. Whew! Good to hear from you! While I've got the chance, thanks a bundle for recommending PS Luxury Bull's Eye Flake. That's one great smoke that I completely overlooked all these years.
Mick, We are all glad you are back.
We were worried.
Welcome to all the new brothers of the pipes.
We look forward to you posts, questions, and pictures.
Nothing but good people here.
We were worried.
Welcome to all the new brothers of the pipes.
We look forward to you posts, questions, and pictures.
Nothing but good people here.
Glad to see that you are back Mick!
Hopefully that lung will give you no more problems.
Welcome to all of the new members.
Hopefully that lung will give you no more problems.
Welcome to all of the new members.
I registered a few days ago, so that would certainly qualify me as new! My name is Steve and I live in Colorado. Hello to everyone. And thanks for the 3 or 4 friend requests I have received. Please send more! hehe
I only have two pipes right now, as I am not an "every dayer", sometimes not even a "once a weeker". Actually the pipe I smoked last night was my first since November, though I think that was more due to the cold weather of winter.
My first pipe was a Savinelli. Not sure of the model as it was a second...is that that proper term for an unfinished pipe? I believe it's a bent apple, or maybe bent billiard shape. I wasn't sure how much I would smoke it, hence going cheap.
Recently, in order to improve its appearance I applied a few coats of tung oil followed by a few of spray on clear wood finish (lacquer). I have to say it helped it a lot.
Anyway, that cheap pipe was fine in the early years, and I found I enjoyed pipe smoking, and it left me aspiring to more. So eventually I picked up a Peterson Sherlock Holmes Baskerville. I really enjoy that one. Since both of my existing pipes have bent stems, I wouldn't mind picking up a straight stemmed one in the future.
Tobacco-wise, I've mainly been smoking Dunhill Nightcap, My Mixture 965, and Early Morning Pipe. When I want something more aromatic, I have a tobacco store blend called Holiday that I picked up years ago. I also have some Peterson Gold Blend and Luxury Blend, though I prefer the Dunhills.
In order to branch out a little on the aromatic side (and to try and replace my dwindling supply of Holiday) I recently ordered some McClelland Christmas Cheers 2007 and some Peterson Christmas Blend 2009. Also in that order are McClelland #M27 Three Cherry and G.L. Pease Maltese Falcon. I know, the Maltese Falcon is more like the non-aromatics I already have, but what can I say...I liked the name and the tin! hehe
Based on what I have, and what I have ordered, does anyone have any other tobacco suggestions for me, aromatic or otherwise?
Steve
I only have two pipes right now, as I am not an "every dayer", sometimes not even a "once a weeker". Actually the pipe I smoked last night was my first since November, though I think that was more due to the cold weather of winter.
My first pipe was a Savinelli. Not sure of the model as it was a second...is that that proper term for an unfinished pipe? I believe it's a bent apple, or maybe bent billiard shape. I wasn't sure how much I would smoke it, hence going cheap.
Recently, in order to improve its appearance I applied a few coats of tung oil followed by a few of spray on clear wood finish (lacquer). I have to say it helped it a lot.
Anyway, that cheap pipe was fine in the early years, and I found I enjoyed pipe smoking, and it left me aspiring to more. So eventually I picked up a Peterson Sherlock Holmes Baskerville. I really enjoy that one. Since both of my existing pipes have bent stems, I wouldn't mind picking up a straight stemmed one in the future.
Tobacco-wise, I've mainly been smoking Dunhill Nightcap, My Mixture 965, and Early Morning Pipe. When I want something more aromatic, I have a tobacco store blend called Holiday that I picked up years ago. I also have some Peterson Gold Blend and Luxury Blend, though I prefer the Dunhills.
In order to branch out a little on the aromatic side (and to try and replace my dwindling supply of Holiday) I recently ordered some McClelland Christmas Cheers 2007 and some Peterson Christmas Blend 2009. Also in that order are McClelland #M27 Three Cherry and G.L. Pease Maltese Falcon. I know, the Maltese Falcon is more like the non-aromatics I already have, but what can I say...I liked the name and the tin! hehe
Based on what I have, and what I have ordered, does anyone have any other tobacco suggestions for me, aromatic or otherwise?
Steve
Welcome Steve, to this fraternity of pipe smokers.
We are glad to have you, and its refreshing to see that you have a real interest in our art.
I can say with confidence that a good "utilitarian smoke" would be 1Q.
1Q goes by several names, locally(here)it is called Yorkshire.
You can buy it in bulk and at your local Brick and Mortar pipe shoppe. (B&M)
It has a good flavor, good room note, and won't break the bank.
Once again.... Welcome!
We are glad to have you, and its refreshing to see that you have a real interest in our art.
I can say with confidence that a good "utilitarian smoke" would be 1Q.
1Q goes by several names, locally(here)it is called Yorkshire.
You can buy it in bulk and at your local Brick and Mortar pipe shoppe. (B&M)
It has a good flavor, good room note, and won't break the bank.
Once again.... Welcome!
Welcome wagnon85 and nilbog. It sounds like you've both hit the ground running. Have fun -- both with the pipes, and, here on the forums. Good to have you aboard.
Welcome new members! Maybe if I say that often enough my own profile will advance to whatever comes after "new member."
By the way, Steve, tung oil and lacquer are generally frowned upon for use on a pipe, given that they supposedly "seal" the briar and it can't "breathe" thereby giving you a wet smoke. I am not particularly convinced of this, and think it goes back to the fact that a lot of crappy basket pipes look like they were dipped in shellac, but hey that's what they say ...
By the way, Steve, tung oil and lacquer are generally frowned upon for use on a pipe, given that they supposedly "seal" the briar and it can't "breathe" thereby giving you a wet smoke. I am not particularly convinced of this, and think it goes back to the fact that a lot of crappy basket pipes look like they were dipped in shellac, but hey that's what they say ...
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