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  1. ewest

    H.P. Lovecraft

    Anthony, that is one sweet tat! I have found several different Lovecraft designs that I thought would work out, but I just haven't found "the one yet". By the way, for anyone wanting to know. I DVR'd the "Fear of The Unknown" documentary on the "Chiller" channel. So if you have the channel, you...
  2. ewest

    What Are You Reading?

    "Generation Of Swine. Gonzo Papers Volume 2"- Hunter Thompson
  3. ewest

    H.P. Lovecraft

    Lovecraft is one of my favorites. I finally had a chance to watch the documentary "Lovecraft, Fear Of The Unknown". Good overall documentary. I have thought about a Lovecraft inspired tattoo. He had his faults and yes he would latch on to a word beat it till it was dead. But the worlds he...
  4. ewest

    Free Samples From Russ - Hearth & Home

    I sent Russ an email to inquire on the status of the samples, as well as thank him again for the free sample opportunity. I also explained that I understood he had been overwhelmed by the orders. Below is the response I got. Eric, The person I asked to send out the samples is swamped with...
  5. ewest

    Free Samples From Russ - Hearth & Home

    Has anyone received the sample yet? I sent my email in Sep. 23rd. Sounds like he had an overwhelming response, so I understand it will take some time, just curious.
  6. ewest

    Hearth & Home blends

    Louisiana Red, Ten To Midnight and Larry's Blend are all in my daily rotation. I have yet to try a Hearth & Home Blend that wasn't good. I haven't tried to many aro's from them.
  7. ewest

    Just For Him - Middle Earth Blends

    Thanks for the review Blackhorse. I have debated popping for some of this. I read another review that also mentioned the sampler is a little short on "sample". SCTM is the the blend I have the most interest in, it is also the blend with the most hype. After reading your review, I feel more...
  8. ewest

    Absinthe

    Well put NicholasDestray. Depends on what you consider "original". The most common everyman absinthe of the day was little more than a concoction of various spirits. More like Turpentine. As for original quality absinthe ,again varies by recipe, area, etc. Swiss and french absinthe are different...
  9. ewest

    October

    Agreed. October and November are my favorite months. I have already had a fire going in the backyard fire pit. I love the smells of fall. My favorite is the cold, rainy, dreary Sunday with nothing to do. Book in hand, pipe at my side, and a cup of coffee or glass of scotch on the table.
  10. ewest

    Macqueen Pipes

    I came early from work early today sick with a sore throat, head cold etc. My wife comes home on lunch and hands me a box. Lo and behold she bought me the white wizard! Even feeling like crap, I loaded it with Larrys Blend and lit up. Cool smoke, no gurgling, great smoke. I feel 3 times better...
  11. ewest

    In Praise Of The Cob

    I was smoking my old trusty Country Gentlemen cob last night, when it dawned on me what kind of workhorse this pipe really is. I smoke it all the time, it gets a little of everything pushed thru it, and it doesn't get the attention and cleaning near as much as the briars do. Yet, time after...
  12. ewest

    Macqueen Pipes

    Anyone have one? Really decided I want one of the Lord Of The Rings series. But I will be smoking it, not setting it on a shelf to look pretty. Any thoughts? I like the White Wizard or the Ranger.
  13. ewest

    Smoking in the heat.

    Well here we are starting fall now the weather has cooled, and once again my pipe is lit and all is right with the world. Thanks for all the post on this one. Got some really good comments.
  14. ewest

    Smoking in the heat.

    Here in Western KY, we've had heat advisories every day for what seems like the last month, and it doesn't look like it's gonna let up anytime soon. My pipe smoking seems to have dropped off as of late. Does anyone else see there smoking habits declining due to the heat? It just doesn't seem to...
  15. ewest

    A little contest for some free tobacco?

    $31.23. Thank you for the contest.
  16. ewest

    eBay Find: Pipe Rack

    My wife bought me one off of eBay. From what I have researched. They are from The Sherlock Holmes Restaurant and Pub in Charring Cross. They sold them in the gift shop in the '70s & early '80s. They are great pipe racks!
  17. ewest

    Peterson Old Dublin - too much?

    Any transition from a certain blend or style of tobacco to another can sometimes be harsh the first go round. Old Dublin was transition tobacco from aromatics to English style blends. It was a little harsh at first, but given time it grew on me quickly. It became one of my favorites. I think it...
  18. ewest

    Spirits for seasoning your briar?

    Never thought of using Absinthe. It tends to disappear to quick when I have a bottle or two around :drunken:
  19. ewest

    Just Ordered.

    I Just ordered 8 oz of each of the following. Cornell & Diehl "Billy Budd" Cornell & Diehl "Autumn Evening" Hearth & Home "Louisiana Red" Cornell & Diehl "Bayou Night" I heard all mentioned positively at one point or the other on the board, so i thought I would give em a try. I don't have...
  20. ewest

    Aromatics

    Looks like Autumn Evening and Luxury Blend will be my next couple to try. Thanks Guys!
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