***What Are You Smoking, December 2023?***
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While I was having my last smoke, the mail came with a 1964 Dunhill shape 104 oval shank billiard and some 2023 C&D Anthology tobacco; nothing for it but to put the latter in the former and light up. Here's my expert detailed report.
The pipe: when I suck on the black rubber end, smoke comes through, so near as I can tell it works fine.
The tobacco: a lot of shiny gold on the tin label, which is a sure sign of quality. Had no trouble lighting it up and it tastes a lot like a lot of other tobacco I have, which suits me since the other tobacco I have tastes good.
There you have it - my pleasure.
The pipe: when I suck on the black rubber end, smoke comes through, so near as I can tell it works fine.
The tobacco: a lot of shiny gold on the tin label, which is a sure sign of quality. Had no trouble lighting it up and it tastes a lot like a lot of other tobacco I have, which suits me since the other tobacco I have tastes good.
There you have it - my pleasure.
Dan Ascanian No.1 in the Peterson Walnut Spigot.
Getting excited for an early Xmas Dinner with my moms side..
Getting excited for an early Xmas Dinner with my moms side..
Regarding Marxman Pipes. If you purchase one, try to get one that was lightly smoked and be very particular about the looks. My Benchmade is a cool looking pipe, but I am partial to my 400s. Not all Marxman Pipes were treated equally and neither are they in terms of looks as well. Lastly, be sure to clean it well. That Algeria Briar is like a sponge. It really is, but you can remove the yuk easily as it doesn't go too deep. Good luck. They are fun pipes.
Sutliff Duke Albert in a Rattray's 2023 Yule Sandblasted with a cup of black tea. Happy Yule to all!!
Ohhh, you should go into sales!
Been having my eye on a Emerald 05
Thanks! I worked hard on the report but belatedly realized that in the pipe section of the review I had neglected to include the obligatory mention of the forward momentum of the composition, without which, based on my reading, no pipe description is complete. In fact I, for one, will not smoke a pipe that exhibits backward momentum.
Low Country Waccamaw in a Savinelli 707.
I have slid into “monitoring emails” mode to end my work day. AKA “don’t bother me and I won’t bother you.” I’ll already be off Friday-Tuesday, but thinking about adding Wednesday
I have slid into “monitoring emails” mode to end my work day. AKA “don’t bother me and I won’t bother you.” I’ll already be off Friday-Tuesday, but thinking about adding Wednesday
I really like that pipe!
I think Peterson should take some cues from this, the colors are much better for the season.
I admit I spent the last few minutes looking for one to purchase, although the 9mm might deter me, but all locations I saw were sold out anyway.
Again, nice pipe.
Cheers
Just finished a mix of Amphora Virginia and C&D Virginia Flake in a cob. It was not bad, the ghost of many previous bowls of OGS was present. 
Fribourg & Treyer Cut Virginia plug in an EE2 "OliveCob" pipe. On the side, in the mug, a hot, fruity drink with spices, in other words an imitation/substitute/non alcoholic version of the well known Christmas wine that is a custom to drink in northern countries these days.
Be all well good people!
Be all well good people!
1960s Four Square Curlies in the new Musico Set Special Liverpool.
Not far from finishing this bowl of year 2020 Mac Baren Scottish Mixture in a straight, smooth brown 1960s Lane era Charatan Special 38 bulldog with a black vulcanite saddle stem.
Shandygaff in a Peterson Deluxe System 11FB.
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