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Re: To the Nub…
Don't let those **** push you around Jeffy boy. Those leather and mahogany guys will likely never know as much about cigars as cigars as you have forgotten anyways.
Re: Storage questions...to vacuum seal or not.
Just depends on how long you plan on storing it. Longer term I’d vacuum seal it. Boveda wouldn’t hurt anything but once it’s sealed it’s not going to lose or gain any moisture.
Rdp77
Re: 2025 MKE Herf
I'm in for either weekend, the earlier we decide the easier it is for me to make sure I get the time off, since it's first come first serve at my job. No pressure.
Re: Too close to call (picture contest)
@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 said:
@IndustMech said:
Nope, and not what you're thinking.What am I thinking Dr. Phil??
You're thinking you know the answer, post your guess, we'll see if your right.
Re: Things I Hate
By definition a hardline conservative would not be in politics in the first place. They’re all the same. The only difference is when the doors are opened up and it’s election time.
The left wing and the right wing fly the same plane.
Rdp77
Re: Things I learned in Vherf.
@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 wants a “chub” of bologna…. @VegasFrank is not a fan of the term.
MrShrek
Re: Beginner Pipe Smoking Sessions Personal Notes
Fast approaching my one year mark of ‘seriously’ entertaining this pipe tobacco journey. Thought I would share a few more things I’ve learned to date. In no particular order.
1 Ribbon and shag have been the easiest to learn how to properly burn and enjoy tobacco.
2 Flake, cake, rope and to some extent cube cuts are more of a challenge when it comes to packing and burning properly. These are still a work in progress.
3 I enjoy smoking in the mornings more than any other time in the day/night.
4 Having knowledgeable mentors is extremely helpful and valuable. I appreciate mine.
5 Reading and researching is great but actual boots on the ground personal experimentation is where the knowledge and experience really comes from.
6 What you think you like will likely change as your palate develops.
7 Pipe shapes you think you like will likely change as feel, weight, length, aesthetics, etc play into your overall experience.
8 Just like cigars the piping (pipes, tobacco, tools, odds & ends, etc) rabbit hole is real.
9 Resist pipe acquisition disorder in the beginning. See #7 above.
10 Find others (forums members, clubs, etc to trade with and learn from.
11 When you find tobaccos you really enjoy buy more than you think you need. Never know when it may become unavailable. Also, buy more so you can trade or simply bless someone.
12 Don’t be a lazy pipe cleaner. Clean your pipes. Don’t wait. Clean your pipes. After all, you invested in your smoking tools.
13 Properly store and label your tobacco. Again, an investment.
14 High dollar pipes don’t necessarily smoke better than cheaper options. This is subjective of course. My humble opinion.
15 Enjoy the learning process and experience. This is what makes this hobby personal for you.
With that thanks to the following for helping, supplying and providing knowledge and guidance in this wonderful hobby.
@Hawks @Rdp77 @Stubble @Amos_Umwhat @Yakster @rsherman24 @Vision @ShawnOL @silvermouse