Recent content by jader

Not sure if this is an OTC or not, but for me I like 1Q.

I am also new to this, and picked up a few used pipes from Ebay. Here is my supplies list after trial and error and why I chose them: 1. Cleaner - 151 Ever-clear Regular 80 proof liquor did not work well, Isopropyl Alcohol left a ghost that I did not like, 190 proof Ever clear is not...

Coffee is my preferred beverage of choice. There is just something about the acidity that guarantees my enjoyment of the smoke through the bowls entirety. If I am in a the mood for a more potent libation, then I turn to Irish whiskey on the rocks or a nice Young's double chocolate stout works well.

I had 8 groomsman with varying taste so I went the knife route. I bought Kershaw's that I had engraved and everyone loved them. I have also received things like watches and flasks. To be honest, I don't think people expect you to spend tons of money on these items unless your wealthy.

I would suggest trying some Esoterica Tilbury, I think it has a great flavor and strength without the typical latakia or perique harshness. In addition, look for some traditional VA or VA perique (VaPer) mixtures. They tend to be less harsh than the English mixtures, and add a nice natural...

Here is something I posted. I have only only been smoking for a little bit as well, I started the end of february. I think its very appropriate to your situation. The one other thing not listed below is making sure you dry out your tobacco enough. What I learned from the slow smoking pipe...

My first pipe is a Stanwell, I also have a Savinelli and some no name for the pipe smoking competition. Needless to say, I did not really understand how nice Stanwells are until I smoked the Sav. :)

The local sponsoring store provided us with a blend of 2 burly blends. Unfortunately, the combo of me being a newb and smoking this stuff pretty hot to keep it lit makes it hard for me to give an adequate review of the tobacco itself.

Thanks guys, it was a good time and definitely a learning experience. I am pretty sure I will be joining the club. Doc, I dont think there is any advancement. I took a quick look and I think the nationals are open to anyone that goes to the Chicago show. To be honest, I was not being a "slow"...

Honestly, I never knew the contest existed until yesterday. But yeah, the guys at the meeting were saying that the world champ went like 3 hours...thats just crazy.

A few weeks ago I went to my local shop and found out that there is a local "pipe guild" that meets up every other month or so. You can attend the first meeting for free, then after that you have to become a member. Long story short, I decided to go to the meeting. Well, wouldn't you know they...

Bushmills Irish Whiskey

newb here, but I really like Dans Blue Note. Not sure its a true Aromatic, or if it fits in the "almost" category.

For me it comes down to price and comfort. I bought a decent HTPC for $350 that completely nullified my need for the cable company. I have to agree that Mac's are more sexy, but for me I know PC's, work with them every day. As for the virus thing, I think Microsoft's A/V is top notch, and have...

Your comparison of Va's to English are exactly the same as mine, however our opinions are polar opposite ;)... I was never a maduro fan, and always loved a nice CT Shade leaf rapper with a nice smooth-medium bodied smoke. Being a much more of a pipe newb than you, I am just making it through my...