Yesterday's Smokes - The Long and Short of it. (@MattCC)
I'm first of all going to inform y'all about my posting plans until "Apple Fest" is over. Each morning I'm going to post my smokes of the previous day, then get back into action 'till it's over. Further in Skippable Drivel. But here is a shot of my smokes of yesterday (in addition to my 2 a day cigars, which I frankly realize nobody is interested cuz I smoke, and like, el-cheapo flavoured, so I ain't gonna talk about them.) Extra info for MattCC (att'n) who posted a longstem McQueen a couple of days ago, as I have about 15 of these beauties, and know them pretty well, will be sent in a PM)
Just a quick kitchen tabletop shot of the pipes. Won't show the tobaccos but just tell you what was smoked in each. Top shown, one of the most beautiful pieces of wood I own, a
McQueen ashwood "Mistral", and it was stuffed with my own
Basic English. Then the 2nd break-in smoke with the
Peterson Rhodesian Tavern Pipe, which was fed the usual break-in
Captain Black Dark Cavendish. Followed by the
Mr. Brog "Shorty" nosewarmer, which is fully broken in and I enjoyed a full load of
TobaccoBarn's delightful "Cimmeron", a great aro which you should try. Not seen anyone else post any of their tobaccos. This one is terrific.
All of these pipes are outstanding smokers, amongst the best that I have. I'm really looking forward to the Peterson being fully broken in, as even the blah taste of getting to that stage can't hide the wonderful smoking qualities of this gem. That's yesterday's smokes. Todays will be posted tomorrow AM.
Skippable Drivel - no, I'm not whining. I'm really into it now, and am drying and freezing the rest of the apples, and will be pickling most of the crabs after about a dozen bags of drying them. 'Nuff said.
Pictured below is the initial box of crabapples from yesterday, and then the day's haul (had help from the morning pipe crew) with the remaining apple crabs, and the first two boxes of crabapples, about 1/4 of what's on the tree. (yah - my kitchen floor is a disaster, and won't be washed for a bit, eh?) I'll shoot for two more boxes of crabs then let the rest fall to the ground for fertilizer, the mice, ants and the occasional bear (haven't had any yet) that may arrive.
Don't think any further commentary is necessary. Having lunch now and will catch up on some posting (won't be able to do it all; my apologies) while I eat.
Be back with today's smokes tomorrow morning. Cheers and have a great Monday.
