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Christened my brand new Savinelli Bacco 321 bent author this afternoon! I was feeling EMP for the maiden smoke, but upon realizing I'd have to crack a new tin (which is something I'm trying to avoid doing due to my preponderance of active blends in jars), I went with Dunhill Aperitif. Oh man...what a smoke! This sadly discontinued blend is one of my favorites, and the pipe smokes beautifully. Super lightweight, and I love the rustication. Paired with Eel River White Ale organic beer from Whole Foods. I'm on Cloud Nine right about now, folks!
Bird report: California scrub-jay, Steller's jay, House finch, Red-tailed hawk, California quail, White-breasted nuthatch, Mountain chickadee, Common raven, California towhee, Violet-green swallow, Oak titmouse, Western bluebird, Mourning dove, and Hairy woodpecker. Most of these were heard but not seen...I was too engrossed in the smoke to pay much attention to the world around me.
@Brendan you wanted a full report, you got it! ?