***What Are You Smoking, June 2023?***

[Ben.R.C]

That is true. My wife spent the last 5 years beating terminal cancer and won. I just recovered from a stroke and had to learn how to walk again.
Both of us 50 yrs old and just retired. Both of us were marathon runners so we were living right but never saw it coming.It put me right with God and made me realize how fast things can change. Trust me man it can get real bad real quick
Everything else is always smaller than it seems when your perspective changes.

I’ve lost close family members also. Honestly, I haven’t been the same since my brother died, not from lack of trying.

 

[mbmoehl]

Smoking some JOHN COTTON DOUBLE PRESSED KENTUCKY! in an S Bang. Generally in a grumpy AF mood. Sometimes the fact that I have a lot to be grateful for and savor in life doesn’t break through the black cloud.
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Understand that, was there yesterday myself. Not grumpy in my case, but under the dark cloud. Hope it passes soon for you.

 

[Auxsender]

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This picture fucking rules.

 

[shanez]

Taking a break while setting the torque on a jam nut on the rear lower control arms of my Jeep. Enjoying some WCC Waltham broken cake and a glass of Reviseur VSOP Cognac:

 

[Ben.R.C]

Well, if I’m depressed, might as well pull out the big guns. JOHN COTTON DOUBLE PRESSED KENTUCKY in an Ashton ELX. Good music helps me with accepting where I’m at, it doesn’t pull me out. Acceptance is the first step to feeling better for me.

 

[FurCoat]

Saint Espresso

 

[Ben.R.C]

Understand that, was there yesterday myself. Not grumpy in my case, but under the dark cloud. Hope it passes soon for you.

Thanks brother.

 

[Carol]

Having the last of my odd mixture of Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic and Shepherd's Pie. In a cob. Really a pleasant combo, although accidental. Good Saturday everyone.

 

[pipeboy122]

My hapless Buccos won last night against the Marlins after a 10 game losing skid! Cleaning some pipes this afternoon, drinking beer and listening to the Pirates pre-game. Boswell's Northwoods in a Cob to keep me on an even keel.
Let's go Bucs!
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Enjoy the day everyone!!

Let’s go Bucs

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Granger in a Kaywoodie Super Grain Rhodesian.

 

[pipeboy122]

G&H #7 Broken Flake in a Unfinished Savinelli 673

 

[JimK]

Good weekend and uplifting pipes to all! Started with side by side bowls of Peterson Flake and KBV Meditations in a pair of Upshalls. I do this often as it helps highlight the distinct unique flavors of each blend. Worked very well today bringing out the subtle notes of both.

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

Mccranies Red Flake from a Morgason lovat.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Peterson Sherlock Holmes Natural Professor and Wilke No. 515 Double Shot. Somebody is enjoying a respite from being harassed by the puppy!

 

[Elric]

Enjoying a bowl of Sun Bear Mountain Flower in a Grabow Grand Duke on the deck.

 

[Nevaditude]

Peterson System 304 Ebony with C&D Expresso.

 

[Jacob74]

Just finished a bowl of Mississippi River Special Reserve (not pictured) in my WO Larsen bulldog, it's one of my favorite pipes. If it wasn't so hot out, I'd have gone for two! lol

 

[JimInks]

Just over a quarter of a bowl left of KBV B. Frog’s Peaty Hunt in a medium bend smooth paneled 2017 Celebi Turkish Meerschaum with a tapered gold and black swirl acrylic stem. Not far from finishing the review of this blend. Cleaned a few pipes, too. Watching the Braves-Reds game. Ice water and bergs is my drink for a while.

 

[PaulRVA]

I’ve lost close family members also. Honestly, I haven’t been the same since my brother died, not from lack of trying.

Same here, parents & 2 brothers.
Never is the same.

 

[Beowoulf]

Now smoking some Taste of Summer (How appropriate!) from Sutliff's Private Stock. The tin says "Delicious Peaches with Refreshing Cream". The pipe is a Don Gustavo smooth fiery black full bent, saddle stem, with 9 mm filter.