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I've not had much experience with their private blends. However, the 2 I have tried had completely opposite reactions. I rec'd a sample of Painter Hills with my last order. Since I've been smoking primarily English blends for many years, was excited to try it. Lit up the first bowl, got...

Some things have changed somewhat, particularly approaches to the briar. For example, when I started, conventional wisdom was to break in a new briar by rubbing saliva into the bowl, filling it about a quarter full, and smoking it to the bottom; repeat about 8-10 times before stepping up to...

Quote from the fixed wing pilot world: "There's just something unsettling about an aircraft that doesn't have its wings firmly attached." :lol: That being said (in humor), I always regretted not getting my rotocraft rating. Same can be said for my floatplane and glider ratings... suitable...

I've been a fan of the weed for 49 years this month, but had never tried CH until about 6 months ago. I had always assumed it to be one of those aromatics cased with sugar, so I just avoided it. Write that off to youthful impressionism or ignorance. Eventually found my way onto a piping...

My sincerest apologies, dear sir. I was errant to misstate, and must therefore properly state: Civility, pipes, motorcycles, and aeroplanes are the hallmarks of culture and intellect.

Thank you for the welcomes, gentlemen. Civility, along with pipes, are the hallmarks of culture and intellect. @Gravel, what part of Orygun do you call home?

Howdy to all my fellow pipers. Been enjoying the briar for 49 years this month. Started Oct. '63, my freshman year of college, and still learning new things about the weed and the wood (and meers...)