***What Are You Smoking, July 2024?***

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

It's tough on the WAYS thread this morning.. we got heartburn, vomiting, and insomnia going on.

 

[JOHN72]

Must be a sick day. I awoke with nausea and started to sweat, went outside and puked for the first time in a couple yrs. Not lots, Not real explosive. Starting to feel better now and wondering what was the cause.
Got my second cuppa going and about to select another combo to smoke after having smoked a bowl of Match Mark Twain in my no named Octo-paneled, square shanked sitter.View attachment 327188

I'm sorry you are like this my friend. I hope you get well soon.

 

[alwayslit]

WCCSO in a N Monier

 

[PaulRVA]

C&D Exclusive in a Dunhill 4109

 

[condorlover1]

I've been up since 4.30 putting the finishing touches the outpourings of my Milton-ic mind, perhaps that was a typo and I should have said moronic mind. Sadly in this day and age you cannot even use that term and we are forced to describe the really stupid as 'different abled'. It makes you wonder how Lord Nelson would have been treated in today's world, probably quite well if he self identified as a woman and had a knobectomy! Today I am smoking a wonderful bowl of 2016 Dark Plug Unscented in this 7" 'Cutty' pipe circa 1870s with a new faux amber stem supplied by Briarville about 8 years ago. As I progress through the day I will more than likely fall back on a few staple blends but the day is early. Enjoy you day and as the Japanese say 'Be happy in your work!'.

 

[craig61a]

2019 C&D Sun Bear in a Savinelli Punto Oro “Mr.G” 677 KS.

 

[BCF]

Sutliff Sweet Virginia in the Weber Old Standard.

 

[judcole]

HH Burley Flake in an MM Washington.

 

[RPK]

Just filled out our ballots to be dropped off tomorrow for local elections. I’m not getting political nor interested in doing such, I’m just providing context for the inspiration for composition of this evening’s photos (tough choices).

“Odds and Ends” in the FlySpray Special
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Good way to END the day ! ! !

 

[estate_cob]

Same as ever: Squadron Leader in the Peterson Dalkey 999.

Been using meerschaum chips for most of my bowls lately. As a new pipe smoker, I find it helps cover up for what I assume is poor technique like smoking too hot. Like training wheels. Probably overkill for this blend, but anything that makes it more enjoyable is a plus in my book. Also nice when you want a shorter bowl.

 

[samuelgawith01]

Smoking Cherokee Red Premium, Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture and a little Sutliff Maple Shadows in this bent egg 9mm by Vauen.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Le Steamwork in the Mitakidis Strawberry bent.

 

[condorlover1]

Dark Plug Unscented from 2016! I just got through slicing this one up and preparing to smoke it when I noticed that after sitting in a jar since 2016 it has developed the most amazing plume. Is it (a) Mold (b) Crystals (c) Something else. Answers on the back on an envelope. Before anyone asks it taste absolutely delicious.

 

[Tom Sawtooth]

Samuel Gawith - Skiff Mixture in a Diplomat 5th Avenue Cob and a Cup of Joe.

 

[dcon]

2019 LJP 150th Anniversary in DIY Cob Mod #1.

 

[krizzose]

KBV Van Gogh (2023 version) in a Mark Tinsky acorn

 

[Homer]

 

[buroak]

I've been up since 4.30 putting the finishing touches the outpourings of my Milton-ic mind, perhaps that was a typo and I should have said moronic mind. Sadly in this day and age you cannot even use that term and we are forced to describe the really stupid as 'different abled'. It makes you wonder how Lord Nelson would have been treated in today's world, probably quite well if he self identified as a woman and had a knobectomy! Today I am smoking a wonderful bowl of 2016 Dark Plug Unscented in this 7" 'Cutty' pipe circa 1870s with a new faux amber stem supplied by Briarville about 8 years ago. As I progress through the day I will more than likely fall back on a few staple blends but the day is early. Enjoy you day and as the Japanese say 'Be happy in your work!'.

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If moron was a term good enough for Gene Wilder to use, it is good enough for the rest of us. I find I employ it most while talking about politicians or fellow motorists.

 

[Cloozoe]

Sansepolcro

 

[buroak]

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Same as ever: Squadron Leader in the Peterson Dalkey 999.

Been using meerschaum chips for most of my bowls lately. As a new pipe smoker, I find it helps cover up for what I assume is poor technique like smoking too hot. Like training wheels. Probably overkill for this blend, but anything that makes it more enjoyable is a plus in my book. Also nice when you want a shorter bowl.

Smoke in whatever manner gives you the most enjoyment.