***What Are You Smoking, April 2025?***
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Just got home from work. Smoking a bowl that's 2/3 Bayou Morning and 1/3 OJK Blue. And it's smoking beautifully.
I missed Rouxgaroux last October, but was lucky enough to snag 8oz on April 1 this year. Sealed up 6oz in mylar, put 1.5oz in a ball jar, and crammed the remainder into a PocketJar MAX. I've heard it ages beautifully and set myself up accordingly. 
Trying it for the first time in my Savinelli Siena 673KS, I immediately loved it. Nice sweetness with a bit of spice and depth that evolves as I smoked the bowl. I got a bit of a sweet alcohol note (which I am guessing is from the red wine), but it wasn't overpowering. Some stewed fruit/pluminess. Near the bottom it grew darker and a bit leathery. There's a lot going on in this blend and while I like to try things several times before weighing in officially, I have to say that it wouldn't surprise me if it becomes my favorite VaPer. Sincere kudos to Ernie (WCC) and @JimInks!
For context, I've enjoyed Elizabethan and Escudo, and a few of the added-ingredient variants like Haddo's Delight, Fire Storm, and Windjammer.
Trying it for the first time in my Savinelli Siena 673KS, I immediately loved it. Nice sweetness with a bit of spice and depth that evolves as I smoked the bowl. I got a bit of a sweet alcohol note (which I am guessing is from the red wine), but it wasn't overpowering. Some stewed fruit/pluminess. Near the bottom it grew darker and a bit leathery. There's a lot going on in this blend and while I like to try things several times before weighing in officially, I have to say that it wouldn't surprise me if it becomes my favorite VaPer. Sincere kudos to Ernie (WCC) and @JimInks!
For context, I've enjoyed Elizabethan and Escudo, and a few of the added-ingredient variants like Haddo's Delight, Fire Storm, and Windjammer.
Now smoking year 2020 D&R Raccoon’s Delight in my very reliable smooth straight post-1938 pre-Republic Peterson Sterling Canadian 263 with a sterling silver band and a tapered black vulcanite p-lip stem. There's improvement on the Barling Canadian that I had S&A'd, but more needs doing there. I'm going to break down boxes for recycle. Ice water and bergs is my drink.
You really need PADanon with that kind of thinkingI have some Kendal #6 ribbon inbound to try out to see if it’s as good.
You know those Bastards made me buy a Radice to get free shipping
Closing up the office with Kendal Plug in the now dusty Ropp J07.
No doubt! It’s really my only vice now besides a daily Chew since I no longer drink or smoke cigs. It beats other habits as well so I’ll take itYou really need PADanon with that kind of thinking
Arango Balkan Supreme in a Dunhill Group 4 Shell apple.
G.L. Pease Horizons in a Peterson Deluxe System Barley 9s. It's still quite new, but this pipe became an instant favorite and I've been smoking it often. 
HU Director’s Cut in a Dunhill 33 FT
and Diet Coke on the side
and Diet Coke on the side
Now smoking Wilke Hearth of Galway in an undated smooth straight medium brown made in France Saillard Lord Clerit lumberman with a black vulcanite saddle stem. Taking a break to relax. Poor Harry the Hairy was scared when I took recycle out, and started breaking down boxes. The size of the boxes scared him, and the noise made breaking them apart scared him. After I finished, I gave him reassurance, and he was fine.
Walking the dog and enjoying a bowl of Escudo in a Ligne Bretagne prince.
It’s a balmy 27 degrees, and I’m enjoying some Kendal #7 shag cut in a GBD Dublin
Kendal #7, like Pegasus, is one of the few tobaccos that doesn’t make my wife complain when I come back inside. It sure does burn down quickly, though.
Like @PaulRVA , I have some #6 on the way to see if it’s as good: I’m looking forward to comparing them.
Kendal #7, like Pegasus, is one of the few tobaccos that doesn’t make my wife complain when I come back inside. It sure does burn down quickly, though.
Like @PaulRVA , I have some #6 on the way to see if it’s as good: I’m looking forward to comparing them.
A quarter of the way through this bowl of year 2014 Esoterica Tilbury in a straight smooth Danish gold straight grain undated W.O. Larsen Hand Made in Denmark dublin with a tapered black vulcanite stem. This pipe is from the estate of David Cuneo.
Beautiful Pete!
A MM Country Gentleman Cob with some well aged PS Natural Dutch Cavendish.
Rain ended. Time to get some work done.
Rain ended. Time to get some work done.
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