LJ Heart Burley. They say that burley does not age but what I got sure has improved over the past year. It came as dry as the swimming pool at Scotty's...
I received a very nice email from one of the members here asking about chopping up tobacco. I am not mentioning the name as I never forward private emails...
I've had very little luck with folding and stuffing. I always get a consistent burn when I rub the flakes out. With McClelland blends, I don't see how you...
I've got a rifle for sale on consignment that recently went "sale pending," so I thought I'd get myself a birthday present. I was about to order a Dunhill Ring...
If it's Dublins you like, I saw several on Briar Blues site. http://www.briarblues.com/ Joe H onelsufan2003 <waynelongrifle@...> wrote: I've got a rifle...
They regularly list new pipes on ebay, may have to watch awhile till you find the pipe of your choice though. now and again they also show up whith upshall...
It's good to be back home from vacation (do retired people vacation, or should I just say, from a trip?). This year we enjoyed a tour of Belgium, the...
Welcome back, Joe. Corneel was telling me that you stopped by, I'm glad it was an enjoyable trip. We've been missing you here. Hp Meer ... or should I just...
Thanks, Meer, While there I was able to see Corneel's latest Belge shaped pipe acquisition, a real beauty. All I can add about Heinrich's shop is that it was...
Welcome home, Joe! Sounds like you had a wonderful trip. ... or should I just say, from a trip?). This year we enjoyed a tour of Belgium, the Netherlands,...
... Welcome back, Joe, from what sounds like a great trip! My new issue of 'Pipes and Tobaccos' should be here this week. I always enjoy reading your...
Glad you had a good time, Joe and got back to us safe. Ted DeWitt ... vacation, or should I just say, from a trip?). This year we enjoyed a tour of Belgium,...
OK, waiting on 4 guys from the first list that never got the box to decide if they want in or not. Should ship out a week from Monday. Waiting on the final...
Hi Joe! ... I'm glad to hear you got home safe, and had a great time, even though you're not kidding anyone when you say you enjoyed belgium ;-) ... I assume...
Hi there fellow smokers! I just wanted to say Hi to everyone. I'm a newbie pipe smoker (took it up a few weeks ago), although I'm a seasoned cigar smoker. I...
Welcome Bart! I would suggest you try (if you haven't) a straight Virginia... VA's are naturally sweet (VA has the highest amount of natural sugars than other...
Welcome, Bart. Why go all the way from a full English type blend to an aromatic? I'd suggest you try some of the Balkan blends so you get the richness of the...
Welcome to the group, Bart! I think that you've basically found the right type of tobacco for a former cigar smoker, but dabbles into others may prove very ...
Welcome,Bart. May I suggest a crossover blend - Altidas' Count Pulaski. If you really need a aromatic, go with Sweert Vanilla Honeydew from CAO. Very light...
Welcome BArt, Glad you're enjoying the pipe. I'm sure you'll get lots of good answers to your question. Smoke in peace, Jud ... it up a few weeks ago), ... ...
Welcome to the group, Bart!! If your looking for something aromatic, try McBaren Vanilla Cream. "Smoke what you like, Like what you smoke" -- All the Best &...
Hi Jeff, Thanks for your suggestion -- I haven't tried a straight Virginia yet, that seems like the best way to take a small break from a heavier English I...
Welcome Bart, nice to have you on board. One of the things you may want to try is an Oriental blend. They are (IMHO) lighter and sweeter than a full English...
Joe, Thanks for your suggestions. It's fantastic how many blends of tobacco there is out there to try out :-) "the richness of the Turkish tobaccos" sounds...
Hi John, Thanks for your advice. You're absolutely right, who the hell needs aromatics :-) Perhaps I should've been more clear, I really don't want to go with...
Hey Jeff, thanks for the info. I wonder if they ship outside of the US, I'm on the other side of the Pacific, hehe. As I puff on Full Virginia Flake, I feel...