Mike's Ambrosia (from the Tinderbox in Tacoma, WA) in a meer dude smoking a pipe.
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@hoosierpipeguy I only ever got to smoke one clay pipe of McClelland; at the Nottingham Pipe Show last year. Can't remember which blend it was though...
8 year old Lancer Slices in a lattice globe meer.
Skiff mixture from 2001 at first I wasn’t that impressed but now that’s it had a couple days in a jar to breathe a bit it just about knocked my socks off.in a cob
Newminster 400 Superior Navy Flake in a Charatan 481 DC ‘Gilpin’.
This one is a Dunhill ‘X’ out. Supposedly Dunhill discounted out the remaining inventory of Charatan after they bought the company, and obliterated the “Charatan’s Make” markings. An opportunity to get a fine Charatan pipe at heavily discounted price.
Another fun fact: This shape was developed by Charatan sander Joan Nicholson. Kenneth Barnes & Dennis Marshall liked the shape and asked her to give a name to it. While “Kipling” was the intended name, she couldn’t remember it, and uttered the name “Gilpin”, and the name stuck. It was given a spot in the catalog in the mid 1970’s.
This one is a Dunhill ‘X’ out. Supposedly Dunhill discounted out the remaining inventory of Charatan after they bought the company, and obliterated the “Charatan’s Make” markings. An opportunity to get a fine Charatan pipe at heavily discounted price.
Another fun fact: This shape was developed by Charatan sander Joan Nicholson. Kenneth Barnes & Dennis Marshall liked the shape and asked her to give a name to it. While “Kipling” was the intended name, she couldn’t remember it, and uttered the name “Gilpin”, and the name stuck. It was given a spot in the catalog in the mid 1970’s.
Peterson's Nightcap in a Ser Jacopo before the rains rolled in.
Haha! Some of the tobacco blend names are pretty funny. I love Shepherd's Pie, both the tobacco AND the food. Good stuff, both of em.
First time trying SG Sam's Flake in the same Punto oro 915. Like sipping on a light tea.
So, another very effective method to remain calm, which I implemented this afternoon, is to just load up a huge bowl of 1792 Flake at halftime and spend the entire 2nd half away from the television. Can't imagine a Valium would have worked any better.Hey buddy, do you mind sharing your plan on staying calm??
Liverpool has been pissing it down their leg all season long, and my method of calming nerves ends up resulting in a long mid-day nap.
Cheers!
@TheIronMonkey Out of stock at Smokingpipes.
@The Amish Tyrant Definitely a King Size clay for the Clay King!Maybe this giant clay pipe will meet your needs and price point. With a 2.33 inch (59.18mm) depth and .99 in (25.15mm) diameter, I'm guessing @Chasing Embers can assist with how much tobacco the chamber can hold.
Giant Antique Cutty (Black) - Old German Clay Pipes
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@Chasing Embers Glad to hear you're OK; Get well soon!Other than a positive test from a routine health screening at work, I never would've known I had it. Zero symptoms.
Elizabethan in a Bjarne handmade in Denmark. Breaking out the Old Forester. Beef, pork and lamb Italian style sauce simmering, getting ready for next playoff game. 
PS luxury twist flake in my Vauen with bourbon and a couple of busted knuckles from working on cars this weekend 
I learned about shepherd's pie after moving from home, which is odd since it would've been in my family's wheelhouse. When the stars align with ground beef being on sale (or when I have extra beef gravy on hand), I make a quick shepherd's pie (technically cottage pie since I don't use lamb).
Brown seasoned ground beef and place in a greased baking dish. Microwave or saute mixed frozen vegetables until thawed but not fully cooked. Mix meat and vegetables. Add beef gravy (Lipton onion soup mix makes a legit gravy). Season to taste and mix. Spread the top with (gasp) instant mashed potatoes that have been cooked and seasoned as though the potatoes were frosting. Sprinkle with paprika and bake until.golden brown at 375 (about 20 minutes).
This is great for a busy week night. More comprehensive "scratch" recipes are here:
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Shepherd's Pie
This shepherd's pie is a comforting casserole of savory ground beef stew, topped with a layer of cheesy mashed potato that's guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters!
Right as rain brother. Not even a sniffle. The doctor says there's a number of covid resistant individuals appearing.
Crooner in a smooth Savinelli Bing's Favorite. I haven't visited this jar for quite some time, I'm glad to be here - to me it's one of the C&D burley greats.
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