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

[The Clay King]

Some freshly cut Latakia Virginia Bright in my sawn-off hunter pipe, a cold pilsener to wash it down.
It's as good a smoke as it always was. Can't believe it took me so long to try this leaf straight.

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My damn washing machine broke yesterday and flooded the bathroom and parts of the hallway, two days after I gave the whole place a good and thorough scrubbing. Thankfully there was no other damage and the mess was quickly cleaned up. Still...

On a happier note, I recently got hooked on old pipe tobacco TV ads. Many of you have probably seen them on the tube back in the days. This one is probably my favorite, it definitely made me want to try some
St. Bruno. Just look how enthusiastic that guy handles his pipe. And that dog is just precious.

Followed by this one.
That's a neat trick the old fox is pulling off, @Chasing Embers should try it out some time!

I also like how they all pack their pipes in those commercials, they don't give a shit!

@Carol - Hope you get well soon, I'm sure your pipes are missing you!

@Chaukisch How's the new clay?
@Carol Get well soon!

 

[The Clay King]

Some freshly cut Latakia Virginia Bright in my sawn-off hunter pipe, a cold pilsener to wash it down.
It's as good a smoke as it always was. Can't believe it took me so long to try this leaf straight.

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My damn washing machine broke yesterday and flooded the bathroom and parts of the hallway, two days after I gave the whole place a good and thorough scrubbing. Thankfully there was no other damage and the mess was quickly cleaned up. Still...

On a happier note, I recently got hooked on old pipe tobacco TV ads. Many of you have probably seen them on the tube back in the days. This one is probably my favorite, it definitely made me want to try some
St. Bruno. Just look how enthusiastic that guy handles his pipe. And that dog is just precious.

Followed by this one.
That's a neat trick the old fox is pulling off, @Chasing Embers should try it out some time!

I also like how they all pack their pipes in those commercials, they don't give a shit!

@Carol - Hope you get well soon, I'm sure your pipes are missing you!

@Chaukisch Do you think anyone would pull that trick with the Clay King ???

 

[kg.legat0]

Smoking some Drexel VIII in a Dr. Grabow, drinking an IPA - this Drexel was an impulse buy, it's freakin' good...came super dry, no complaints; I can tell it's gonna burn down to just about nothin'. Cheers!

 

[JimInks]

Did a second set of walks in the dark, and smoked a bowl of year 2016 D&R Two Timer Gold in a 1982 smooth straight Sasieni Ivory 105 Apple with a black vulcanite saddle stem. Had a long chat with a very good friend that delayed me, but it was worth it.

 

[JimInks]

Now smoking year 2018 Solani 633 in a straight 1954 patent Dunhill 148 Group 3 black shell bulldog made for the France market with a black saddle vulcanite stem. Ice water and bergs is my drink for a while.

 

[Scottmi]

Thanksgiving Day in a Falcon. Equally great with coffee, and with IPA…
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Correction: best with the coffee, as in just right! This TG is really nice…

 

[Chaukisch]

A mix of leftovers, I don't wanna write all the stuff down. Trying to involve the briars into a regular rotation.
Today I've been smoking more today than all this past week. Must be my 8th pipe by now.

I would but that large pipe is the size of my smallest ones. Why would I have to hit someone up for tobacco? I've got just under 50 years worth in my cellar not to mention I wouldn't be around anyone when I'm smoking.

It was just an amusing thought after seeing that ad, mooch and pack down half the pouch and take it with you afterwards anyway. Pretty slick move. Enjoy your weekend!

@halfdan
Dude, you're zapping my wires here. Three or four different things to reply to and answer,
don't blow the man down!
The new clay is good enough, had some cracks that needed repairs but it smokes well.
What others think about what I come up with, no idea. That's why I'm sending you some soon enough, so you can give me an opinion. I'll keep you updated!

 

[Dyakoff]

@Dyakoff How's things in Ukraine; are you safe? I thought most of the population were in Poland and Romania...
There's a Ukrainian family in Sheffield go to Tribe Bushcraft at Holmesfield in Derbyshire, they've got a Ukrainian flag there. Shame the flags have gone from Donetsk Way tram stop though...

No place in Ukraine is now safe, unfortunately. But some places are safer than others. It just takes some getting used to the idea that waking up in the morning is no longer taken for granted.

Not sure what you mean about “most of the population”, cause according to the UN data, 12,5 mln Ukrainians left the country, and 5 mln of those returned back later. So this means that around 25-30 million people are now here.
I swear that commuting to work in the morning sometimes feels like those 30 million people are right there with me, lol.

 

[das3353]

GLP Laurel Heights in a Radice

 

[ThermionicScott]

It seems like the transition from fall to winter happens overnight where I live, so it is much colder and windier than it was a few days ago. On a whim, and away from any disapproving eyes, I pulled this from the back of a drawer and took a tiny bit rather than going outside with a pipe last night:



I had picked up this snuff at a great tobacco store in Minneapolis years ago, but never worked it into any routine. I'm not sure why; last night's pinch was delightful! I went to look up more info on this particular one, and of course it was discontinued long ago...

Now I'm trying to decide whether to order other snuffs to try, or just avoid that rabbit hole.

 

[Akoni808]

Peterson royal yacht in a Genod bent billiard

 

[OSOBUCO]

Dunhill bb1938 and it’s lovely

 

[Servant King]

C&D Palmetto Balkan (sample) in my Savinelli Bacco 321 bent author, in the relative warmth of my workspace (a 60s era Spartan trailer). My view of the birds is severely obstructed, but it allows for a hypothermia-free smoking experience, of which I am most definitely a fan. Not much to report on, other than some ravens, sparrows and jays.

@JEdwards Props to you for being able to smoke University Flake. I myself would need a blowtorch and about a month of dry time. In the Sahara desert. In July.

@AppalachianPiper92 Happy birthday! Don't wish for one b-day candle to stay lit, or else your wish might come true. Or not. Okay, no need to listen to me anymore.

@Carol Hope you're feeling better!

Happy weekend all!

 

[VDL_Piper]

Raining…………cold………..and I’m in the workshop smoking some Mac Baren club blend in a Castello #33. Hope you’re all having a super Sunday.

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

C&D Palmetto Balkan (sample) in my Savinelli Bacco 321 bent author, in the relative warmth of my workspace (a 60s era Spartan trailer). My view of the birds is severely obstructed, but it allows for a hypothermia-free smoking experience, of which I am most definitely a fan. Not much to report on, other than some ravens, sparrows and jays.

@JEdwards Props to you for being able to smoke University Flake. I myself would need a blowtorch and about a month of dry time. In the Sahara desert. In July.

@AppalachianPiper92 Happy birthday! Don't wish for one b-day candle to stay lit, or else your wish might come true. Or not. Okay, no need to listen to me anymore.

@Carol Hope you're feeling better!

Happy weekend all!

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Thank you good sir! My wish this year was for my joint pains to get better, not worse. Fingers crossed...

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

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That's a beautiful pipe, man. Congrats! And Happy Birthday!

Thanks Jim. It's my first from a Russian carver and is a fantastic smoker thus far. Looking forward to trying some other blends in it, as it will be another straight VA pipe I'm thinking.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Opening Night from 7/19 in an IMP.

 

[jmsmitty6]

Bitterly cold outside, even in my garage with on oil heater almost on my lap. Smoking C&D Anthology, rubbed out, in my sandblasted Alexander Hasty billiard. Stay warm everyone.

Jason

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

Decided to change it up with something different tonight. Habana Daydream from a C Martin sandblast.

 

[JimRoseLV]

Smoking yet another bowl of Marlin Flake, this time in a Peterson system pipe. This blend has really won me over. Hank the Siamese, however, says ‘Meh.’