I wouldn't go that far but when it's what you've got you make the best of it. I made my peace with graves years ago.
Your biggest Surprise in Pipe Smoking?
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I've never understood why somebody would really want other people's old "Junk"
But i was broke and needed a stand.
A couple great bargains, 40+ pipes, and a Dozen humidors, stands, Bags, Tampers and such later? Well it's been an expensive month but i gotta say at this point buying new pipe paraphernalia has lost most of it's luster.
I've never understood why somebody would really want other people's old "Junk"
But i was broke and needed a stand.
A couple great bargains, 40+ pipes, and a Dozen humidors, stands, Bags, Tampers and such later? Well it's been an expensive month but i gotta say at this point buying new pipe paraphernalia has lost most of it's luster.
hello. I`m from Southeastern Pa. Grew up in a very rural area
After reading all the rave reviews everywhere I would look. A few years ago I went way out of my way to pick up a can of the frog.
I think that was about 2014. Just last week I happened upon the nearly full can. I can just now after all these years, almost open it without gagging from the odor, almost.
I can see why they name it after a frog, it smells and tastes to be like something from a bog.
Judging on last weeks test opening, mine should be aged just enough in about 10 more years.
I have not looked at those people with the raving reviews in the same light sense.
I think that was about 2014. Just last week I happened upon the nearly full can. I can just now after all these years, almost open it without gagging from the odor, almost.
I can see why they name it after a frog, it smells and tastes to be like something from a bog.
Judging on last weeks test opening, mine should be aged just enough in about 10 more years.
I have not looked at those people with the raving reviews in the same light sense.
Haha, it's morning in Indiana (and Florida)!
Can't even comprehend 500 lbs. but much respect!
I purchased 4 oz of OJK 3 years ago to see if it was as good as some reviewed. I remembering trying it when I first got it and thought meh. Found the jar 3 months ago and gave it another go and after a few more bowl fulls ordered a pound. It may have been a case of it not having time to meld after blending. A great drive into work with coffee smoke.
My surprise was when I had dreams about the spicy, savoury taste of English blends. I never expected to dream about a blend.
How much it helps me decompress in the evening. Previously, I was helping kids with homework and bedtime, so I never smoked in the evening. Now that the kids are out of the house, I get to enjoy an evening pipe.
People can easily catch the "Collecting Bug". I had an old friend who passed about a year ago. He left behind an estimated 7,000 bottles of wine and about 3,000 dvds. The "Bug" can get expensive !
I was recently surprised by how much better a well drilled and aged artisan pipe smokes, compared to my factory pipes. I always enjoyed my Stanwells, but recently got an ‘Old Briar’ from Bruno Nuttens. It was so beautiful I had to have it. Suddenly I understood what people mean when they say a blend really “sings” in a pipe. For the first time I could taste the individual components of a blend, and nuances in each. I sat there puffing, thinking ‘holy shit this is awesome.’ I wouldn’t have believed it until it happened. My wallet is headed for trouble now.
I recently bought my first ever clay pipe for £8.99.
The look and feel take some getting used to, but the taste of the tobacco is wonderful.
clean clear refreshing
The look and feel take some getting used to, but the taste of the tobacco is wonderful.
clean clear refreshing
The look and overall feel of a Castello Sea Rock.
There will be more, for sure.
There will be more, for sure.
I trust you will not have "feet of clay".
First surprise was that I couldn't appreciate the room note of pipe tobacco while smoking it. Second was that there existed a delightful and interesting community that is as obsessive and passionate about pipes and tobacco as I am.
@Morrison Jeremiah Have you got any photos; I always like to see other people's clay pipes on this forum!
@wayneteipen Yes I noticed I don't get to smell my pipe baccy while smoking it. This is a shame as I think it smells good and the smell makes me think of living history re-enactment.
Morgan pipes, Bone's line. I've two so far and I prefer them as smokers to about anything else I own (only about 20 pieces total, I buy maybe one pipe year). Almost a briar version of the meerschaum with the coloration.
Also check out Molina. They're the company Morgan gets the seconds of to make Bones. Similarly priced and sometimes less expensive.