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Thanks for the head's up, Carlos! I'll have to order some when it is available. After Sailorman Jack moved to Columbus (thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Premel Cheda of Smoker's Haven), I dropped by several times to chat and smoke a bowl with him. It was a real treat to listen to...

Hi PD, I am a big fan of Light Flake. It is a medium Virginia and I think it has a sweetness to it which I've attributed to the Virginia and a light sweetening agent. This could be anise, but I don't get floral, at least not like many of the Gawith & Hoggarth blends. I don't think there is...

Sorry folks, I hit submit when I meant to hit review. Well, the deed is done, the dye is cast. I ask for your tolerance for my poor writing in the previous post. I'll let it go, now. TC

Greetings Davey, Please allow me to muddy the waters. Carlos said it best, I think, that there is no "clear line" as to what is an English or a Balkan ... and I'll add, even an "Oriental." (You may wish to stop reading here, and I wouldn't blame you). I used to think and say, well, I...

Hi Bruce, You've received a lot of good suggestions. But, I'll throw in a few as well. For Virginia blends, I think Fribourg & Treyer tobaccos are exquisite, especially Cut Virginia Plug, Special Brown Flake and Golden Mixture. But I'll also recommend their Vintage and their Cut Blended...

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Hi Mark, I grew up in DC, but it has been several years since I've been back. You know of Georgetown Tobacco on M Street. the other shop in the District that I am/was aware of is/was Curtis Draper's on 14th st. near the white house - between F and G streets. Across the Md. line in...

Hi Slowpuffs, I've not tried Milonga, so I can't help you with that. My older son started and still loves Blue Note. Recently he has developed an appreciation for latakia blends. He seems to really like Frog Morton. Here are a few aromatics that might suite your son: pipes&cigars'...

Thanks for the information Mike and showme. Looks like I'll be doing a little self-cleaning sometime soon. Well, I am intrigued with the neti routine and I'll probably give it a try to help with my ongoing, albeit mild, congestion. TC

Welcome Tom, from another Tom. Hope you enjoy it here and please participate frequently. TC

Welcome to the group, Love. I'm new here too. hoping you post often. Cheers, TC

Welcome, DFK, To echo showme, and speaking strictly for myself, I can use all the help I can get. Please post often. TC

Welcome to BoB, Jay. I'm originally from Arkansas, just a bit north of you. So, can you get good deals on some St. James Perique? I see you enjoy mature Virginia blends, do any of your favorites contain the La. weed? I hail from a family of pastors, myself. Looking forward to reading your...

Welcome Alan. I used to get up to North haven Island for a couple of weeks for several years. Also spent my honeymoon in Maine. Regardless, Looking forward to reading of your opinions on pipes, tobaccos and smoking. Cheers, TC

Welcome Bruce. I greatly admire the many beautiful pipes you've created. Looking forward to learning much from you. Please post often. TC

Welcome Matt. Great introduction! I reside to the right of you - in Ohio. Looks like you've some good experience and I look forward to learning from you. TC

Welcome to BoB, Rob. Please post often, as I'm looking forward to your posts. TC

Welcome Bob. Another forum to read and enjoy your posts. Cheers, TC

I am also a fan of the English flakes, especially several by Samuel G. FVF, Chocolate Flake, Sam's Flake and Laurel Flake are among my favorites. TC

Hi TJ, I've a few pounds of this in the cellar and I do like it. I think it monochromatic, but I do like it. I will soon mix some with some Percy Martin perique and jar that for a while. I also like 5100 to tone down an aromatic now and then (tho I am not much of an aro smoker, I do smoke...