Recent content by mel64us

I have the same set that Winslow mentioned, Ronald Howard as Holmes. Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett, IMO, were the best Holmes.

Can anyone recommend blends that are comparable to McClelland's #5110 or # 2040?

FTRPLT, I have paid it forward a couple of times. It feels good to bless someone else.

About 13 or 14 years ago, I was picking up a few tins in a B&M in central Illinois. A nicely dressed gentleman was looking at pipes and tobaccos. He said he used to smoke pipes but had smoked cigars only for a few years. He wanted to take up the pipe again and asked my opinion about several...

Brewdude, I am presently living in Janesville. I am originally from New York State but lived in Texas for 30 years and Illinois for 15.

Paladin isn't the goopy crap from years ago. It is toned down in "goop" and flavor. Not my favorite, but better than some other cherry blends.

A few weeks ago, I went to a local cigarette and cigar store and found 14 ounce tubs of a few baccys at $24.99 each. I purchased a tub of CB Gold, a Paladin Black Cherry, 2 Grangers and 2 CB Royal. At $24.99 each, I consider ot a find. Going back on the 1st to see if anything is left.

I have been smoking pipes off and on since 1965. About 10 years ago, I decided to smoke pipes exclusively and currently enjoy a wide range of blends in my 50 pipes.