***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***
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When I first tried that combo at 50/50 I thought what I was doing might be illegal. And it wasn't great. I was looking to get some actual tobacco flavor in with the Black Cordial. When I reduced down 80/20 Cordial/ODF it was enjoyable but nothing magical. Going down to 90/10 might be the best version, but I have a feeling there's something much better out there to add in. I'm going to have to try cigar leaf next!!
I had Cult BRM a long time ago, and I don't remember it having as much cherry as the Cordial. I think it might have a bit more tobacco flavor. BRM has burley, which Cordial does not. Anyway, let me know what you try. And if you can, try the Cordial!
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GL Pease Maltese Falcon in a BBB
2023 HH Old Dark Fired in the WDC Royal Demuth "V" for Victory pipe on a windy and gusty night.
Half way through this bowl of year 2013 Capstan Blue Flake in a straight black 1963 Dunhill LB Shell 4S billiard with a tapered black vulcanite stem. Watching the Cubs-Padres game. I let Tomato the Brave come in, and as he had all day and yesterday, ate much more than usual. Maybe he thinks that winter is coming sooner than expected. 
A few minutes later, Daisy the Feral Princess banged on the back door, and she came in and ate well, but not nearly as much as Tomato did. She's not a big eater and how she stays so fat is beyond me. The wet food that Daisy didn't eat was quickly done so by Tomato. I gave both of them treats after they were done.
After that, Tomato laid down by my feet which did not make our Imperial Feral Princess happy. With that and Sleepy Suzy by my side, Daisy just stood there staring at me with a "You dare diss THE Feral Princess?" look on her face. I got up, went to the couch, and Daisy followed me. She jumped on my lap and got plenty of attention. Tomato was not pleased by this, and jumped up on the couch about half a foot from me. Daisy gave him a very stern "Errrrrrr", but Tomato ignored it because he was getting a head scratch. When I started giving Daisy more scratches and rubs, Tomato started sniffing the tip of her tail. He knows that she hates that, so I rubbed Daisy with one hand, and Tomato with the other hand. Finally, I had to get up to get a bowl of Capstan. Daisy jumped to the floor, and Tomato tried to jump on my lap. I stood up anyway, and he pouted and wanted out.
When Tomato went out, in came Harry the Hairy who nibbled a little, and then wanted my attention. After he got that, Harry wanted to play, but with Daisy laying in the middle of den, he knew that wasn't possible. So, out he went. Through all of this, Sleepy Suzy showed me what she thought about it all as you'll see in the photo.
A few minutes later, Daisy the Feral Princess banged on the back door, and she came in and ate well, but not nearly as much as Tomato did. She's not a big eater and how she stays so fat is beyond me. The wet food that Daisy didn't eat was quickly done so by Tomato. I gave both of them treats after they were done.After that, Tomato laid down by my feet which did not make our Imperial Feral Princess happy. With that and Sleepy Suzy by my side, Daisy just stood there staring at me with a "You dare diss THE Feral Princess?" look on her face. I got up, went to the couch, and Daisy followed me. She jumped on my lap and got plenty of attention. Tomato was not pleased by this, and jumped up on the couch about half a foot from me. Daisy gave him a very stern "Errrrrrr", but Tomato ignored it because he was getting a head scratch. When I started giving Daisy more scratches and rubs, Tomato started sniffing the tip of her tail. He knows that she hates that, so I rubbed Daisy with one hand, and Tomato with the other hand. Finally, I had to get up to get a bowl of Capstan. Daisy jumped to the floor, and Tomato tried to jump on my lap. I stood up anyway, and he pouted and wanted out.
When Tomato went out, in came Harry the Hairy who nibbled a little, and then wanted my attention. After he got that, Harry wanted to play, but with Daisy laying in the middle of den, he knew that wasn't possible. So, out he went. Through all of this, Sleepy Suzy showed me what she thought about it all as you'll see in the photo.
I'm having a hard time keeping this 2025 CRFwP out of my face. I've had 6 bowls since last night and I think it's the best red ginny since McC closed shop. danmore is the pipe
Vermont Freehand Cherrywood Morta with an 80/20 blend of Sutliff Z50 Black Cordial & Cigar Leaf (Tampa Ybor City leaf - thanks to @dottlejockey )
Gotta say, this is way better than the Cordial/ODF blend. (@Goblin_Walrus ) I really like this! The 80/20 ratio was just eyeballed
by volume, and it's just the kick the Cordial needed to make it interesting. It helps that I like cigar leaf ... 
Flavored sparkling water over miniature icebergs to drink.
Gotta say, this is way better than the Cordial/ODF blend. (@Goblin_Walrus ) I really like this! The 80/20 ratio was just eyeballed
by volume, and it's just the kick the Cordial needed to make it interesting. It helps that I like cigar leaf ... Flavored sparkling water over miniature icebergs to drink.
Earlier, I smoked a bowl of year 2020 Mac Baren Scottish Mixture in a straight, smooth brown 1960s Lane era Charatan Special 38 bulldog with a black vulcanite saddle stem.
Currently, I'm near the finish of Wilke Lizzie Blood Virginia in a straight black with a burgundy undertone sandblasted early 1960s Lane era Charatan 420 billiard with a tapered black vulcanite stem. Sleepy Suzy finally woke up and is eating. Daisy the Feral Princess is still laying in the middle of the den. Every time I walk by, she puts her belly up in the air and meows for attention. She always gets her way and she knows it.
Currently, I'm near the finish of Wilke Lizzie Blood Virginia in a straight black with a burgundy undertone sandblasted early 1960s Lane era Charatan 420 billiard with a tapered black vulcanite stem. Sleepy Suzy finally woke up and is eating. Daisy the Feral Princess is still laying in the middle of the den. Every time I walk by, she puts her belly up in the air and meows for attention. She always gets her way and she knows it.
Indeed it does. How the hell are we gonna charge full price in a recession?
What're you tryin' to do, give me a nervous breakdown?
Enjoyed a small, but tasty red delicious apple, and am smoking first production Watch City American Cut Plug Mixture in a smooth medium bend terracotta Peterson POY 2023 X160 464/1100 military mount egg with a silver cap and a tapered black vulcanite AB stem. Daisy the Feral Princess came up to me with an "I'm hungry" look. She didn't want to go to the kitchen. She wanted to stay in the den and have me as her waiter. She's been doing that a lot lately. I need to join a waiter's union.
Close to finishing this bowl of year 2018 D&R Windsail in a 2018 full bend smooth natural Peterson Sherlock Holmes Lestrade with a silver band and a black vulcanite saddle p-lip stem. Tomato the Brave wanted to eat and he ate two small cans of wet food and a little dry food. Never seen him this hungry before. He showed his gratitude as he always does to me, and then jumped on my lap for about fifteen minutes of rubs and scratches. He's such a happy fella.
Last smoke of the day is Wilke Gentry Royal Blend No. 2 in a black sandblast quarter bend undated Briarcraft (Dr. Grabow made) Wimbledon 810 author with a tapered black vulcanite stem. Tomato the Brave wanted out right after my last post. Guess he feels that he impressed you folks enough for one day. As he went out, Daisy the Feral Princess and Harry the Hairy came in to eat. Harry had three bites of food, and wanted to play with the rope, but Sleepy Suzy saw that, and after sniffing the rope she decided to lay on it so that Harry couldn't play with it. Just a typical morning here.
As he went out, Daisy the Feral Princess and Harry the Hairy came in to eat. Harry had three bites of food, and wanted to play with the rope, but Sleepy Suzy saw that, and after sniffing the rope she decided to lay on it so that Harry couldn't play with it. Just a typical morning here.
Just lit up some Cornell and Diehl River Boat Gambler in this Castello. 
Low Country Natural Virginia and Burley in a Jirsa 210.
C&D Exclusive in a Nuttens Bing
and Coffee
️ on the side.
It’s 40f out this morning so it appears that fall finally decided to arrive!
and Coffee
️ on the side.It’s 40f out this morning so it appears that fall finally decided to arrive!
Something new and different (for me). The Briarlee Illustrious was loaded with OJK Blue for the drive in.
This one I may need much more of!
This one I may need much more of!
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