Now smoking the last of this tin of year 2008 Astley’s No. 109 Medium Flake in a straight black 1963 Dunhill LBS Shell 4S billiard with a tapered black vulcanite stem.
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Excellent parody.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.
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Stunning! And love the name. I'm a huge fan of the movie "Troll Hunter!"
Had to Google the film, very interesting, I might have to watch it this weekend if I have time.
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Sun Bear Mountain Flower in this Tsuge "Minokasago" by Mr. Fukuda -
3P’s in an Iwan Ries basket Dane from late sixties/early seventies.
I know which I'd rather have a beer and a smoke with, so Happy Birthday!
Blend X in my BST oval shank billiard.
Thank you! I hear she's picky about room notes, though...try mixing some straight perique with horse hair (I'll mail you a bunch, on the house), about a 3:1 ratio. Hell, she might even ask for a sample.
Without looking at the avatar I legitimately thought that this was your post, Jim.
The only red flag was that usually when you post a pipe we‘ve never seen or haven’t seen in a long time, you’ll give some backstory regarding the pipe.
From this afternoon, first try of Sillem's Black, and first smoke in this OGC clay fountain.
Wow ... this article is absolutely fascinating. Of course, it's so "politically incorrect" compared to today's standards.
Politics and Possum Feasts: Presidents Who Ate Opossums | Folklife Today
A photo in the Library of Congress’s Prints and Photographs Division (known colloquially around the institution as P & P) shows white men in formal attire, sitting row upon row at tables, apparently waiting to be served. The caption, which came to us with the photo itself, is “’Possum’ dinner...blogs.loc.gov
I remember learning this a few years ago. They have been an animal I’d like to eat ever since.
The recipes look fantastic, which would be great substituting beef or chicken. For Easter Sun, I made a leg of lamb which for many is controversial enough. Couple years back, I roasted a goat leg, purchased at a local Somali grocery. Been quite a while since I've had squirrel, but Squirrel & Gravy were savored not all that far back.
Nearby is a local High School with a Hockey Arena, both across the street from a good-sized wooded area. In the last year, I've seen 2 possums, both road kills. I tend to think they're slow moving.
The photo in the article, showing maybe 600 dinner guests, raises a big question how many possums must have been needed for this event ... and how the White House obtained so many. (???)
Again, this was a fascinating article with interesting "social commentary". Can't imagine any recent Presidents (Reagan, Clinton, Obama, both Bushes, Biden, Trump) sponsoring anything even remotely close.
From the Internet:
"Two U.S. Presidents, James A. Garfield and William Henry Harrison, were known to enjoy squirrel as part of their diet. James Garfield reportedly enjoyed squirrel soup, while William Henry Harrison was known to love squirrel stew, even serving it at his campaign rallies."
Fried Squirrel w/Gravy:
Chill night after band practice. Forgot a lighter in my other pants so I'm just now getting to some GLP Maltese Falcon in a Peterson Bulldog. Nights are finally nice enough to be outside without a coat so the dog and I are chilling in the yard. Listening to Nebraska by The Boss for the accompaniment. Nice and low fi.
Happy birthday @Servant King ! Welcome to being almost old! In ten years you can start really leaning into the “crotchety old man” phase of your life and fully embrace the codger blends!
Enjoyed a tasty golden delicious apple, and am smoking Peretti Blend W in a straight black sandblasted circa 1950s Comoy’s Peterson’s made for Peterson, Ltd. in Wisconsin billiard with a tapered black vulcanite stem.
dipping into my stash of Watch City Cigar Rouxgaroux from last year in a Pete.
Nighttime somewhere in the Mohave/ Colorado Desert. The night is quiet and the waters are stirring quietly as they flow downstream. Smoking a Two Star Lee second generation rusticated apple. An African blend burns slowly in the bowl. A simpler place in time. Guess whose gonna be right by my side.
A favorite pipe, a Sam Adebayo large lovat, smoking SPC Plum Pudding Bourbon Barrel Aged.
I must really suck, ‘cause I’ve been playing with it and it’s kicking my butt. Probably trying to teach myself coupled with only having a 6” belt to sharpen the cheap used tools that came with it doesn’t helpPalo Verde happens to be excellent wood for...turning...if only you knew someone with a lathe...
@Servant King: knowing you have the same Bday as Barbara Streisand just changed my whole image of you buddy
Hopper you have a great day tomorrow to start your fifth decade on the planet!
Hopper you have a great day tomorrow to start your fifth decade on the planet!
@Servant King: knowing you have the same Bday as Barbara Streisand just changed my whole image of you buddy
Pipers....who need pipers.....ARE THE GRUMPIEST PIPERS... 
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