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baronsamedi on "Trying my hand at blending"

baronsamedi — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:39:55 +0000

I think everyone's happy with the Halfling's Leaf, pipeinhand. Gonna make up a big batch?

ace57 on "What Are You Smoking? February"

ace57 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:52:42 +0000

Cherry in a Cob.

baronsamedi on "What Are You Smoking? February"

baronsamedi — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:49:28 +0000

1-Q in a Dr.G. Savoy

jaysin on "Trying my hand at blending"

jaysin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:44:55 +0000

sounded good anyone that got some how was it?

jaysin on "TAD's a calling"

jaysin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:37:26 +0000

p&c house bulk blend englishe light med african queen majestic byzantium sterling tobacco/1776 southren host richmond freedom blend american patriot musket blend sweet briar country club blend klompen kloggn half and half cpt black royal

OTD on "What Are You Smoking? February"

OTD — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:56:29 +0000

SL in my Cragmoor stacked billiard

mikemacrdlnds on "What Are You Smoking? February"

mikemacrdlnds — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:42:16 +0000

GLP Meridian in a Nording Freehand

dylan793 on "What Are You Smoking? February"

dylan793 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:27:17 +0000

Haven't participated in "what're you smoking?" In several days. Been too busy smoking Right now: GLP Fillmore in my Peterson Deluxe 8S

captainbob on "What Are You Smoking? February"

captainbob — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:15:10 +0000

Captain Bob's Blend in a Hayes Custom-Built. You can click on the picture of this pipe to enlarge the photo. <a href="http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp36/CaptainBob2008/Hayes%20Pipe%20Collection/2012_0102003.jpg"><img src="http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp36/CaptainBob2008/Hayes%20Pipe%20Collection/th_2012_0102003.jpg"></a> ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <a href="http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp36/CaptainBob2008/Tobacco/tinround.gif"><img src="http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp36/CaptainBob2008/Tobacco/th_tinround.gif"></a>

puffin on "What Are You Smoking? February"

puffin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:11:23 +0000

1Q in a Savinelli author

J Lee on "What Are You Smoking? February"

J Lee — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:07:29 +0000

<a href="http://luxurytobaccoreviews.com/t/g-l-pease-chelsea-morning">G. L. Pease Chelsea Morning</a> in the B-C Corsar.

thesmokindragon on "FVF?"

thesmokindragon — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:36:20 +0000

Love the FVF, would smoke it in my sleep if I could :-) As with all SG flake you really...really gotta dry her out, otherwise a muted smoke you will get....do or do not there is no try

Jud on "Where to start for tin/brand name tobacco?"

Jud — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:36:15 +0000

If you have a good B&M,talk to the guys who work there. My own recommendations would be Peterson's Old Dublin for an English - it is my go-to English. MacBaren HH Vintage Syrian is another good one to try. Virginias - Rattray Hal o' the Wynd, or a McClelland. Have to smoke these slowly - sip 'em.

smokenscotch on "FVF?"

smokenscotch — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:34:25 +0000

It is a very tasty Virginia but requires a lot of drying. You'll come across a tin sometime, grab it, you will probably enjoy it.

thbg on "FVF?"

thbg — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:19:06 +0000

Thanks all for the replies...helpful.

weezell on "What Are You Smoking? February"

weezell — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:15:05 +0000

Nightcap of 1Q in a Dr Grabow Viking

thesmokindragon on "What Are You Smoking? February"

thesmokindragon — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:13:03 +0000

Peretti's #333 in a Brebbia Noce Arthur

papipeguy on "What Are You Smoking? February"

papipeguy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:11:02 +0000

Capt. Bob's Pot O' Gold in a MM Great Dane Egg.

ohin3 on "FVF?"

ohin3 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:43:12 +0000

FVF is in a class all it's own in my opinion. I love the stuff but I do find it to be a bit finicky. There is a sweet spot when it comes to drying time that, if achieved, provides a very one sided but delicious kind of roasted coffee, dark chocolate and caramelized brown sugar flavour. I find it to be best when on the dry side and tightly packed. I like both fully rubbed and fold and stuff. Always smoke in slow easy sips. Fully rubbed makes for a very good DGT.

Marc on "FVF?"

Marc — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:36:05 +0000

I think it's bland and boring and highly overrated!

flyfishn on "FVF?"

flyfishn — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:33:59 +0000

For me, I love the stuff. It is a real nice tobacco. If tomorrow it vanished, I would be a bit more discerning as to when I smoked what I have but it would not be an earth shattering blow. There are a lot of good tobacco's out there. Don't get all worked up over something you're not even sure if you like. You can't miss what you never had right? You want a real good virginia that is not SG FVF? Give Rattray's Hal O' the Wynd a shot. This is a damn good virginia as well. One of these days while you're placing an order you'll do the standard FVF check and see that some is in stock. Add it to the order and give it a shot. Till then, I wouldn't worry too much about it. There are others out there. And FVF is not all that super elusive. Of course the big boy E Tellers are usually out but if you put in some google time mixed in with some phone time making calls to the shops that don't have sites you'll find that there are plenty of places with tins of the stuff on shelves. You can also sign up for the mailing list at <a href="http://www.iwanries.com">Iwan Ries</a> and they will E Mail you when it comes in stock. There are a lot of people that do this though so you'd have to be quick but at least you'd get the heads up. Don't sweat it bro, it's only tobacco. There are others. Life goes on. -Tony-

philobeddoe on "What Are You Smoking? February"

philobeddoe — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:27:09 +0000

Black House in a Peterson.

flyfishn on "What Are You Smoking? February"

flyfishn — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:20:42 +0000

<a href="http://luxurytobaccoreviews.com/t/g-l-pease-chelsea-morning">G L Pease - Chelsea Morning</a> in a <a href="http://www.smokershavenwny.com/brian_kalnitz.htm">B. Kalnitz</a> This stuff really is a fantastic blend

thbg on "FVF?"

thbg — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:19:20 +0000

Is SG's Full Virginia Flake is good as everyone seems to think it is? Is it equal to Dunhill Flake? I would try it myself, but just can't seem to find anybody who has it in stock. I guess I have kind of given up and was just asking the groups thoughts. Anything comparable...or better that is easily available? Thanks.

loborx on "What Are You Smoking? February"

loborx — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:18:28 +0000

Well after my dissertation on deertongue in a previous post, it's C&D Crooner in a Stromboli. There you have it.

baronsamedi on "Where to start for tin/brand name tobacco?"

baronsamedi — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:16:49 +0000

+1 on the Frog morton blends, H&H Black House amd H&H Magnum Opus.

jcsnaps on "What Are You Smoking? February"

jcsnaps — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:12:04 +0000

Penzance, in a Ben Wade

krgulick on "What Are You Smoking? February"

krgulick — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:04:08 +0000

SG FVF

mikemacrdlnds on "What Are You Smoking? February"

mikemacrdlnds — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:58:14 +0000

PS Black Cav in a Meer

weezell on "What Are You Smoking? February"

weezell — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:45:29 +0000

LA Red in a estate meer..

tokerpipes on "Tobaccos that leave a nice clothing note?"

tokerpipes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:12:51 +0000

7 Seas sampler was great. Just created my TAD. Tried the Mac Baren Vanilla Cream, not bad. Mark Twain not a hit with the wife, great in the pouch not so good on the clothes. Thanks to all of you for the suggestions and the samples.

markw4mms on "What Are You Smoking? February"

markw4mms — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:53:36 +0000

GLP Haddo's Delight in my Caminetto Business KS139 Oom Paul.

romeowood on "Where to start for tin/brand name tobacco?"

romeowood — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:49:29 +0000

An excellent start is at the sister site <a href="http://luxurytobaccoreviews.com/">Luxury Tobacco Reviews</a>, where you can peruse blends according to genre, which I find very handy. A great tip for any review site is to find someone who reviewed a tobacco you know you like, and check out what other tobaccos they've reviewed and liked as well. The same goes for checking out the <a href="http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/what-are-you-smoking-february">"What are you smoking..."</a> monthly threads on this forum. And don't be afraid to just try something based on the tin description or a whim--the journey is its own reward, and you can often be pleasantly surprised.

pawpaw on "What Are You Smoking? February"

pawpaw — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:40:54 +0000

Wilderness in my Dr Plumb Canadian <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/thehound/cob002-1.jpg">

classicgeek on "What Are You Smoking? February"

classicgeek — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:38:58 +0000

<a href="http://luxurytobaccoreviews.com/t/dan-tobacco-blue-note">Dan Blue Note</a> in my blue Venturi billiard. Simon