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Thursday I stopped into my local B&M. This would be in Fort Wayne. Just as I am walking into the store the clerk is setting out 3 tins of Balkan Sobranie. I believe this may have been the first time in my life, since wanting to try this blend, that I have had the chance to purchase it. I picked...

Having recently received my first morta pipe I have a question. Does a pipe made of morta, in general, smoke wetter than a pipe made of briar? I only own one morta pipe and it is one wet, gurgling smoker. I smoke in my garage which is at around 50 degrees with the heat on. My favorite briar...

What is the reason for using distilled water in humidification jars? I know all tap water is not created equal, but mine is very good here at home.

I have been spending some time in the shop. I started this bowl forever ago.  Decided I would transplant a stem.  So far I am pleased, but it's still a work in progress.

So today I received a pipe.  Kind of a gift to myself. It was made by a reputable artisan here is the US. It is also my first Morta. It was priced at just over $250. In looking it over I noticed what appears to be a break out of the wood where the draft hole enters the bottom of the main...

I have now had 4 bowls of Gaslight. I am curious about getting it to light. I have noticed I get the best flavored smoke on my relights. The bowl I smoked last night I really babied it to light. My thinking is I tend to get my tobby to hot during my initial light, causing a loss of flavors. It...

Well today I get to open a new tin for my rotation. I have it narrowed down to a 08 tin of Dark Star or a 09 tin of Christmas Cheer.  I have never tried Dark Star before. With Christmas Cheer, I have enjoyed before, but never a tin from 09. Anyone care to share their opinion? Andy

Just wondering how you guys prepare FVF? I have had just three bowls now. The first one, I dried the flake whole, roughed it up a little, and stuffed it home. Beginners luck, as it was amazing. The next two I cubed the flake, then dried it. Still had great taste, but did not burn down as...

I love pipes. Seeing as I need to stop buying them, I ordered a few blocks of briar. I have a decent shop in my garage so tools are not an issue. Please tell me what I am getting myself into. Any and all advice welcome. Andy

Well I made it through another Christmas. It amazes me how stressful Christmas can be to a father of five. Thought I would share this picture. Even though none of them are identically, 4 of the five are twins. Andy

I have recently learned the weed I like from my local B&M is just McClellands 2030. What was interesting to me was that I had tried a sample of 2030 6 months ago and did not care for it. I put the sample away and since have stayed away from all things oriental. My local B&M was calling this a...

Since I have started smoking a pipe. I increasingly notice pipes I had previously overlooked. Hence the smoking ewok avatar. Andy

This time I will be short, as my first attempt was timed out, and lost. :x So the short version is I like to smoke, I have kids, and love blackpowder. :cherry: Nice to meet you all. 8) Andy