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  1. flyguy

    McClelland Beacon vs McClelland 2015

    A question was raised by a member of the forum as to whether 2015 and Beacon are one in the same. I was curious as Beacon is one of my favorites and I had not tried 2015.  I am always looking to find more economical bulk tobaccos for everyday smoking and cellaring so I bought a sample. My...
  2. flyguy

    Group Sizing?

    Iwan Ries is the only seller of pipes that lists the "Group Size" on all of their pipes for sale.  I believe this is a Dunhill size designation.  Is it calculated by chamber size or amount of tobacco it can contain? I have noted that I prefer sizes 2-4 but need a more precise way to estimate the...
  3. flyguy

    Weird or Unpopular Tobaccos You Like

    We are all unique individuals with different tastes.  What are the tobaccos you like that may be generally unpopular or considered by others as weird or taste weird or strange to you but you can't resist smoking them. Two tobaccos come to mind for me: 1. Escoterica Tilbury: smells weird, tastes...
  4. flyguy

    What Shape is this Pipe?

    I recently acquired this GBD Conquest Virgin.  Is this a stacked Dublin, stacked acorn or what? P.S.  It smokes great!
  5. flyguy

    What are you smoking?

    A last bowl of McClelland Holiday Spirit in the same MM Legend.
  6. flyguy

    Greetings from North Idaho

    I am following a bunch of my friends to this site. I've been smoking a pipe for almost 40 years (off and on) but have been enjoying it for only a year.  I look forward to learning more from the sages on this site. -Tim
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