***What Are You Smoking, September 2025?***

[Goblin_Walrus]

Got a wild hair, and took the better part of a tin of Bijou, rubbed it out and mixed it with some of my 80/20 red va and Perique blend, a bit of oriental silk and some more long cut Perique. About to have a bowl of all the components together, otherwise it’s waiting in a jar for a few weeks to get acquainted before I revisit this extremely spontaneous and lazy blend.

Post bowl update: it was pretty good, and I think I might press it all into a cake

 

[HammerandPipe]

I tried Haddo's Delight last month, and this month I will start off with Haunted Bookshop

 

[Benedict Munsinger]

Peterson Kildare Silver Mounted (X105)
Stanislaw Cars Old Timer Mixture
Description & Features
Blend: Mature Virginia from East Carolina with Perique and Kentucky, Ready Rubbed cut.
Taste: Mild, natural, with hints of dried fruits and spices; no noticeable topping.
Pros: Natural profile: no flavorings, stylistically close to McConnell Scottish Cake.
Depth: after some aging, notes of chocolate, peanut, and caramel appear.
Balanced strength (4/10): smooth burn, easy and comfortable smoke.
Cons: Needs aging: fresh tin may taste raw, improves significantly after 6–12 months.
Subtle character: Perique and Kentucky are restrained, may lack punch for those seeking a bolder blend.

 

[JimInks]

Just finished smoking year 2012 Rolando’s Own in a smooth straight 1960s Lane era “William Conrad” Charatan Executive Extra Large stretch apple with diagonal channel cuts on the lower right and left of the bowl along with a black vulcanite double comfort saddle stem.

 

[HeavyLeadBelly]

Had an evening bowl of GLP Maltese Falcon while trying to wear the new kitten out. It’s exhausting but no regrets.

 

[JimInks]

Now smoking year 2014 Edgeworth Ready Rubbed Match in a very much appreciated 1979 brown, slight bend grain etched flat front Stanwell Rego 969-48 (09) with a black vulcanite saddle stem.

 

[PaulRVA]

You ought to go to PNC park in Pittsburgh some time. A great place to watch a ball game.

Thats a really great idea as Pittsburgh is a fantastic town and I’ve never seen the Pirates!

 

[Bananacaravanadium]

Robert McConnell Highgate in a Vauen Jay

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Vauen No 14 in an Altinay.

 

[Scottmi]

Peretti No. 8 Slice in the Imp Sitter

 

[JimInks]

Thats a really great idea as Pittsburgh is a fantastic town and I’ve never seen the Pirates!

Roberto Clemente has always been my hero. Imagine the joy of walking on the beautiful Clemente bridge and standing next to the statue of him.


Btw, if you go just past PNC, look to your right, and you'll see a very small park with wonderful relief sculptures.

 

[JimInks]

Now smoking year 2012 St. James Flake in a straight 1968 Dunhill Tanshell octagonal paneled EK F/T billiard with a square shank and tapered black vulcanite stem. Ice water and bergs is my drink. Sleepy Suzy is still by my side. The ferals have taken a cue from her because they're outside snoozin'. Molly Danger is laying near my feet.

 

[JazzInAZ]

Once again enjoying this home cigar-leaf blend from a fellow member. Trying it in my DIY Li'l Chap (yes, it has a name now, ). So, I'm in full DIY mode -- DIY heaven! (@dottlejockey)

Drink is Leffe Belgian Blonde Ale.

 

[keith929]

Thats a really great idea as Pittsburgh is a fantastic town and I’ve never seen the Pirates!

As a long suffering Pirates fan you haven’t missed much!

 

[dino]

Roach1, Congratulations!
I love retirement because every day is Saturday but Sunday.

 

[dottlejockey]

Just came in from a late-night bowl in the warm southern air. Listening to the toads, cicadas and grackles cooing in the bushes. At least i think that was what was in the bushes. Probably my last smoke of the night, though i hate to give it up. 'Twas twilight in a Cinar cherrywood.

 

[JazzInAZ]

Just came in from a late-night bowl in the warm southern air. Listening to the toads, cicadas and grackles cooing in the bushes. At least i think that was what was in the bushes. Probably my last smoke of the night, though i hate to give it up. 'Twas twilight in a Cinar cherrywood.

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Every night on the back porch, I'm charmed by a constant din -- the sonorous choir of Southern Leopard Frogs, Gulf Coast Toads, and Northern Cricket Frogs.

 

[JimInks]

Passing the half way mark of this bowl of year 2025 STG/MacBaren Capstan Original Navy Cut in a smooth brown medium bend 2002 straight grain Karl Erik Ekstravagant A dublin sitter with a small horn ferrule accent and black acrylic saddle stem. Putting the finishing touches on my review of this blend. Watching the Orioles-Padres game.


M'lady gave everybody their monthly flea medicine, none of whom were crazy about it. Tomato the Brave came in to eat, and play with catnip socks for a short while. Twice, when he wanted to go out, Harry the Hairy was at the door wanting in. They hissed and hissed each other, and both times Tomato ran to the kitchen. The second time that Tomato came back to the den, he was hissed by Molly Danger. I picked Tomato up, opened the door to let Harry in, and put Tomato down. He ran off very quickly. Harry ate and was easily bored after fifteen minutes, so he wanted out, too. Daisy the Feral Princess never wanted in today, so she ate outside. Sleepy Suzy slept through the whole thing so she could prove that she deserves her nickname.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Morning smoke of Amphora Red Full out of an Ashton XX Pebble grain long billiard anno 2025

 

[JimInks]

Now smoking year 2014 Uhle’s 00 in a 2015 straight smooth dark brown Peterson Irish Harp 150 bulldog with a silver band and a tapered acrylic cumberland fish tail stem. I finished writing the five MB/STG reviews, and will post them tomorrow afternoon.