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MKELAW's Online Store is Closed…
As a satisfied customer, I too am sorry to learn that Dave is closing down. What I valued so much about his site is the way he gave the consumer really valuable and honest information about the condition of his pipes particularly with respect to drilling. Always willing to answer any and all...- driftedshank1
- Post #34
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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The Love Of Pickles
Batampte pickles at my Stop and Shop are $7.50 bucks a jar. Yes, they've increased in price, but as an occassional indulgence they are, in my view, worth ever penny . They are best when bright green. As they age in the jar they darken, change in flavor and are less crisp.- driftedshank1
- Post #31
- Forum: Food & Drink
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Who can Make Dunhill Dot Stem?
As usual, Jesse is right on the money. If you need work on a pipe that's really important to you George is the man you want to contact.- driftedshank1
- Post #36
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Captain Black Grape 🍇
Captain Bob's blend from C&D is quite similar to Capt Black grape.- driftedshank1
- Post #27
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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The Love Of Pickles
The epitomy of pickledom, in my opinion, is "Ba-Tampte Half Sour pickles". Deliciously crisp and garlicy. In the jar they look very green, almost like a fresh Kirby. Nothing quite like them. Can be found in large supermarkets in the New York metro area. I have no idea if they are available...- driftedshank1
- Post #5
- Forum: Food & Drink
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Do You Prefer Burgers with...
Craig Claiborne, the famous NY Times food writer of years ago had a great technique for doing burgers. You get a nice 80/20 ground chuck. Don't work the meat too much. Heat a cast iron pan and cover the bottom with kosher salt. Heat the pan until it's really smoking hard. Then put in the...- driftedshank1
- Post #29
- Forum: General Discussion
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Jim's SPC Plum Pudding Special Reserve Robusto Review.
Mark Ryan previously collaborated with a cigar manufacturer in the Phillipines called Tabacalera. I believe he distributed that brand in the US for a while. They added his Perique to one of their blends. I've been smoking cigars for many years and for the price I'd say they were quite good. I'm...- driftedshank1
- Post #15
- Forum: Cigar Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, April 2024?***
Someone recenty posted that mixing #7 with the current version of St.Bruno will yield a reasonable facsimile of the Irish made Condor. Will try that combination next time I order some #7. With the demise of Condor, I say "any port in a storm".- driftedshank1
- Post #2,118
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Arangos Balkan Supreme??
Nothing today is going to taste quite like the Sobranie mixtures from the so- called "glory" days. If you could snare a tin that's decades old you might find it to be kind of bland or it may have evolved into something truly wonderful. For sure, it's going to be different than an un-aged tin...- driftedshank1
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Any info on Jobey Shellmoor?
From Pipedia: Weber Pipe Co. owned and manufactured Jobey pipes - when mainly sold in the USA by the Tinder Box from 1970's - 80's. In addition Jobey / Weber bought Danish freehands from Karl Erik (Ottendahl). These pipes were offered as Jobey Dansk. Ottendahl discontinued exports to the United...- driftedshank1
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Why do Sellers Avoid Pics of the Chamber?
As usual, Jesse is right on the money. In my experience some sellers who only sell pipes incidently don't even think of including a photo of the chamber, as they don't understand its importance. Some experienced pipe sellers may avoid including a chamber photo because, fior example, it may...- driftedshank1
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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What Peterson Should I Get?
Peterson pipes are very popular. Some terrific shapes for sure. I currently have a p-lip Peterson Baker Street bulldog. It's just ok as have been other Petersons I've owned. The airflow on p-lips, in my experience, tend to be restricted. This can, again in my opinion, make break-in daunting and...- driftedshank1
- Post #21
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Some Bad News for the Condor Lovers
We've known for a long time that JTI has had little interest in Condor. The fact that production was shifted to Poland is the best evidence. I hope that now one of the majors will be able to negotiate a deal to acquire the brand or a license to manufacture. Of course, even if that were to...- driftedshank1
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, February 2024?***
Agree with bluegrassbrian. Patience of Dr. Silence is very good. The Tonquin is not as pronounced as in 1792. Patience is more subtle than 1792.- driftedshank1
- Post #4,249
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion