2011 McClelland Christmas Cheer in a Willmer Bel Aire Bing shape.
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Bayou Morning in a Falcon, to see whether it’s as good as it seemed on Wednesday evening
Yes. Yes, it is.
After Wednesday's bowl, my wife said, "What did you smoke? You smell like New Orleans in the 80s." (Her father was a newspaperman, and she'd traveled with him to conventions in New Orleans back then.) I don't know whether a lot of Perique was smoked in New Orleans oyster bars in the 80s, but it must have been enough that Bayou Morning triggered her memory.
Yes. Yes, it is.
After Wednesday's bowl, my wife said, "What did you smoke? You smell like New Orleans in the 80s." (Her father was a newspaperman, and she'd traveled with him to conventions in New Orleans back then.) I don't know whether a lot of Perique was smoked in New Orleans oyster bars in the 80s, but it must have been enough that Bayou Morning triggered her memory.
I've passed the half way mark of this bowl of Wilke Surbrug’s Crystal Palace in a dark brown smooth straight post-WW2 LHS Certified Purex 79 bulldog with a nickel ferrule and tenon with a black vulcanite saddle stem. Molly Danger was intimidating Harry the Hairy, and savagely hissed and chased him away from m'lady. I picked the poor fella up, put him on my lap, and gave him attention until he felt better. he still wanted out in the cold and rain, so I had to let him go to recuperate. On a better note, John got home and Norton the Nosey was waiting for him and for more Fancy Feast. John said Norton's eating more each day. I hate to say that I told him so, buttttttttttt.... 
Dunhill Flake in this 1975 Dunhill. Twinings‘ English Afternoon Tea. Perfect on this cool rainy afternoon!
Apologies for a non-tobacco related question. Vet told me this week that adult ferals will only bond with one human. Do you find this to be true?I've passed the half way mark of this bowl of Wilke Surbrug’s Crystal Palace in a dark brown smooth straight post-WW2 LHS Certified Purex 79 bulldog with a nickel ferrule and tenon with a black vulcanite saddle stem. Molly Danger was intimidating Harry the Hairy, and savagely hissed and chased him away from m'lady. I picked the poor fella up, put him on my lap, and gave him attention until he felt better. he still wanted out in the cold and rain, so I had to let him go to recuperate. On a better note, John got home and Norton the Nosey was waiting for him and for more Fancy Feast. John said Norton's eating more each day. I hate to say that I told him so, buttttttttttt....
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I was thinking of getting a Tsuge bamboo in the recent SP sale, how does it smoke?
Most significant rain we’ve had in awhile.
I’m back in the garage with KW Meer and Watch City FUSTG. A very solid Burley centric blend with a nice touch of Red Va and Perique.
Checking the weather radar to see if there’s going to be a lull during evening feeding chores.
I’m back in the garage with KW Meer and Watch City FUSTG. A very solid Burley centric blend with a nice touch of Red Va and Perique.
Checking the weather radar to see if there’s going to be a lull during evening feeding chores.
The very end 
of the Peretti Coffee Blend , just enough to fill the DIY Li'l Chap. I will definitely be getting more of this.
DP Cream Zero to drink. One of best diet sodas out there, IMHO.
of the Peretti Coffee Blend , just enough to fill the DIY Li'l Chap. I will definitely be getting more of this.DP Cream Zero to drink. One of best diet sodas out there, IMHO.
Now that’s a Peterson! I love that shape and dang sure do with that cap
Haddo's Delight in the Gefapip 'Giant' lumberman. It's so the right choice this Friday afternoon, with the mists thinning and the sun finally peeking out! Freemont Non-Alc IPA to chase.
Almost half way through this bowl of KBV Burley Beta in a medium bend smooth paneled 2017 Celebi Turkish Meerschaum with a tapered gold and black swirl acrylic stem. Ismail made this meer for me as a token of friendship. Ice water and bergs is my drink.
I don't know what the percentages are on that subject, but it's very likely that there is some truth to it. I know that isn't true with the ones who hang out here. Daisy the Feral Princess and Tomato the Brave are closer to me than they are to m'lady, but they have bonded with her as well. I spend more time with those two.
Harry the Hairy probably never had a human being like him, but we have taken care of that. He's still reluctant for attention at times, and often ducks his head when I go to rub it, but after a back rub, he'll lift his head up for a little rubbing. He likes me a lot and we have bonded, but m'lady spends more time with him, and he's bonded with her more deeply. I would say that all of this is not atypical of animals in general.
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This morning, Sir John's Flake Virginia in an Altinay.
San Cristobal Toro, gifted to me by one of the guys I play golf with. Excellent cigar.
Avo Fogata Toro while playing golf today.
@spearheadbill came over we smoked a couple farmie cigars.
I also smoked 8 State burley for the first time in a LHS bullnose pipe @spearheadbill got me for xmas. Now some Exclusive in a Castello. Keep it smokey folks.
I also smoked 8 State burley for the first time in a LHS bullnose pipe @spearheadbill got me for xmas. Now some Exclusive in a Castello. Keep it smokey folks.
C&D Bayou Morning in a Savinelli Granola.
GL Pease Cumberland in a Savinelli 106.
Done dealing with the “joys of home ownership”, grill is on, time for a drink.
GL Pease Cumberland in a Savinelli 106.
Done dealing with the “joys of home ownership”, grill is on, time for a drink.
HU Director’s Cut in a Peterson Mark Twain and an Americano 
️ on the side
️ on the side