***What Are You Smoking, February 2022?***

[Birddog66]

Hey Birddog
I’ve been smoking it and I really like it but I need to figure out how to reclock the screw in stem. When tightened it sits a few degrees out of square to the world which is annoying.

Have you tried a little bit of plumbers gossamer tape? Might work.

My stem pulls out, is the metal piece in my bowl unscrewing from your bowl? If you can separate the stem from it you can glue it in the correct position and the stem should twist out fairly easily. That said the stems in my Caveman pipes are immovable.

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

This mornings smoke. Pairs incredibly with a dark roast. How would yall compare this to the rolls?

 

[LotusEater]

Have you tried a little bit of plumbers gossamer tape? Might work.

My stem pulls out, is the metal piece in my bowl unscrewing from your bowl? If you can separate the stem from it you can glue it in the correct position and the stem should twist out fairly easily. That said the stems in my Caveman pipes are immovable. View attachment 129710View attachment 129711

Hmm
I’m away from home this weekend but I’ll take a closer look when I get back.
Thanks for the tip.

 

[JOHN72]

This mornings smoke. Pairs incredibly with a dark roast. How would yall compare this to the rolls?
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It is one of my favorites. It has an incredible room note. It is a faithful friend to rotate.

 

[Jwebb90]

Elizabethan Match in a Tekin.

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

Three bowls today, starting with fresh Ennerdale in a Vauen Classic Bent, then Presbyterian in a Ropp Stout, and a home blend of equal parts Frosty Mint, Vanilla Custard and Dark Bird's Eye smoked in a Savinelli Mega Lumberman.


The tin is nicely vacuum sealed and opened with a hiss.
Though after opening it is not secure anymore so I've got some elastics on the tin for now but will most likely move it to a jar, I wouldn't want to keep it in the tin for longer than a week.




Grab a flake and chop it up.


Rubbed out thoroughly and then loaded into my dedicated Lakeland pipe.


Compared to my past memories of Ennerdale I can't say this batch is very impressive, it does seem the sauce is toned down, but then this stuff also burned quite well so it also seems like they're shipping the tobacco quite dry compared to what it used to be like, which is going to be a good thing for a lot of people because just about everyone is going to dry their flakes before smoking, except I always like my aromatics as fresh as possible so it's "possible" that the moisture content makes all the difference.
I'll have to experiment with re-hydrating the rest and see if that makes it more full flavored.


Here's the three pipes all loaded and ready for a trip to the barn.

 

[edger]

Good afternoon. While the lentil stew with brown rice is cooking. We continue smoking with. mb: Virginia Flake, in a Peterson (XL315) P-Lip....................By the way, I don't see Edger and winterreise here anymore. I hope they are well.

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Still here John, but I can't seem to keep up with all the posts! I hope your job interview went well and that your health issues are resolved.
You are a very bright spot on this forum, my friend.

 

[edger]

I also now understand that it was made for a pre-made wad to insert straight into the bowl. Nonetheless it doesn’t do a bad job of filling, something I’m perfectly capable of but who doesn’t like a gadget.

P.G.Wodehouse used to do that with corncobs drilled to his cigar ring size, then cut the cigars into sections to fit the bowl. Then again, maybe Jeeves did that for him.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

littel bit of HU tobacco docworkers flake in a Royal Crown Windsor by Hardcastle pipes

 

[edger]

littel bit of HU tobacco docworkers flake in a Royal Crown Windsor by Hardcastle pipes
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Lovethatpipe! I think I'llsmokemy Blakemar bullcap as a tribute.

 

[newbroom]

Some homemade mix of two VA's, one Burley and one perique in a nice, clechable, Sterling Hall Hand Made smooth 1/4 bent Rhodesian #52.
Sterling Hall is a sub of Briarcraft.

 

[btwes7]

Carter Hall in a Country Gentleman.

 

[JOHN72]

Still here John, but I can't seem to keep up with all the posts! I hope your job interview went well and that your health issues are resolved.
You are a very bright spot on this forum, my friend.

For the love of God Edger, you changed your profile picture and me like an idiot, I thought you were another fellow. I need my new glasses, I can't see three on a donkey. I beg your pardon dear friend. I was just asking for you a while ago. Thank you for your kind words Edger, you are a good man. God bless you my friend.

 

[Brewfan]

Kicking off what promises to be a busy weekend with HH Burley Flake in a House of Uhle's billiard, paired with a cup of medium roast from Heine Brothers in Louisville KY, black.

 

[edger]

For the love of God Edger, you changed your profile picture and me like an idiot, I thought you were another fellow. I need my new glasses, I can't see three on a donkey. I beg your pardon dear friend. I was just asking for you a while ago. Thank you for your kind words Edger, you are a good man. God bless you my friend.

My old profile picture was of the original Edger, my dear grandfather. He needed a rest so I put my own mug up there for a change!
All the best.

 

[RobNYC]

Pegasus In a Peterson Deluxe System B42.

 

[JOHN72]

My old profile picture was of the original Edger, my dear grandfather. He needed a rest so I put my own mug up there for a change!
All the best.

I liked the picture of your grandfather. I remember it was in black and white. He must have been a great man. God bless you in those heavens. Take care of yourself my friend Edger. And a big hug I send you from my homeland.

 

[ashdigger]

Capstan Blue in an 1896 Loewe with Amber Stem

 

[scout19d3]

I've loaded my Goblin with Stockton Spun Cut Limited

 

[JimK]

Good weekend and pipes to all! Starting with a favorite 50-/50 mix of Bengal Slices and Wilke Chocolate (forget Bob's Chocolate Flake) in a sacrificial Charatan smooth Poker with tapered stem.