Recent content by Choatecav
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Palate Refinement
Today was the first day of cutting hay that I have been involved with since I went back to the pipe in a more serious fashion. As I was mowing it, that beautiful smell of fresh cut hay wafted through my nostrils and the first thought I had was, "Hey, that smells just like Capstan Blue or...- Choatecav
- Post #29
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Smoking to the Bottom of the Bowl.
I'm surprised no one has described my method for achieving this.... I place the tobacco in the bowl very loosely and then before I do the charring light, I tap my ruby slippers together three times, close my eyes and repeat, "There's no place like home.... there's no place like home...." No...- Choatecav
- Post #124
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Palate Refinement
That's a good idea..... would never have thought of that. Along that line, I can say that my favorite tobacco's are Virginias and VaPers and by smoking lots of them, yet from different manufacturers, I have probably seen most of my growth in this line.- Choatecav
- Post #13
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Palate Refinement
Thanks everyone. Each of you gave me a good tidbit to think about.- Choatecav
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Palate Refinement
I did a search on this matter but didn't see anything that really hit my target, but one of the things that I long for the most, in my pipe journey, is the refinement of my palate and the ability to pick out the subtle tones, tastes and flavors that I hear many refer to as they describe a blend...- Choatecav
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What is an Estate Pipe?
Based on how one uses a pipe, I suppose they did need to come up with a more appealing way to refer to a "used" one. I can see how this could be applied to other used "personal" items: Estate dentures Estate catheters Estate colostomy bags Estate dental floss Estate tooth brushes etc.- Choatecav
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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How Much is Too Much?
Those Choctaws are quick learners..... You gotta love 'em. Given all of this build up, Jim, I have to ask, how many bowls do you smoke per day? I gots to know....- Choatecav
- Post #49
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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How Much is Too Much?
You mean to say that Dawn dishwashing liquid is good for eczema, too??? Man, that stuff is in a category with duct tape and swiss army knives.....- Choatecav
- Post #42
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Folding And Stuffing Flakes
Good advice and thanks. I will practice it more and will pack with a "fervor."- Choatecav
- Post #33
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Maintaining Vulcanite Stems in Canada and US!
Ironic that you use chap stick for the stems. I carry some with me as I use it when smoking a cigar as it is perfect for repairing a cigar that has a loose wrapper leaf trying to unravel. I'm starting to think chap stick has more uses than duct tape and Dawn dishwashing liquid.....- Choatecav
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Pipes and Cigars Online Store. Never Again.
Hmmmm..... "pig shit....." Was that on the tin note or the room note?? :ROFLMAO: I have a cousin that might like that......- Choatecav
- Post #65
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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One of My Favs
You got that right........ If it is "obsessive" then I've got it.......- Choatecav
- Post #17
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Folding And Stuffing Flakes
I have really tried to employ the "fold and stuff" method but the gaps and pockets do not make for a pleasant smoke either. Even if dry.... Furthermore, the tamping process is less than efficient with the stuffed flakes, at least I have found it so. Seems some portions are needing to be tamped...- Choatecav
- Post #20
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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One of My Favs
You're right about the Orlik barely having perique. I try to coordinate my cellar jars by grouping them by type of tobacco (yes, I am a bit OCD). I have the Orlik in my Va's instead of the Vapers..... :col:- Choatecav
- Post #14
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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One of My Favs
Thanks for this review as I love straight VA's. I love MacBaren's Virginia HH, both of the Capstan's (Blue & Yellow) and if you haven't tried Country Squire's Faulkner Flake, I suggest you grab some. I actually want to try FVF but have a terrible time finding it in stock. If anyone has...- Choatecav
- Post #5
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion