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Post by Trout Whisperer on Oct 4, 2017 20:39:18 GMT -6
Last week I liberated an old Amphora X-Tra Dublin-shaped pipe and a bag of black Cavendish from a tobacco shop in a nearby town. The pipe and the tobacco are my first of either.
The first smoke was disappointing, because the tobacco would not remain lit. However, I realized the shop owner and I must have disparate applications of the phrase "pack lightly."
I subsequently researched tobacco packing, but the Internets wanted to tell me about shaking hands with women and children and such. Well, I may shake a young man's hand, and when I do, I shake firmly as I would with any man.
One of the Internet dwellers spoke of packing tobacco in terms of percentage of the bowl depth, with each successive loading packed to a higher percentage. I'm an old mountain man who thinks like an engineer, so I can work with that.
After repairing the gauges in my truck this afternoon, I treated myself to another smoke this time packing the tobacco much better. I still had to re light a few times, but I enjoyed the flavor and the relaxing experience, so perhaps I finally understand the attraction.
Now I'm sipping a Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest, which I recommend, although Paulaner brews my favorite Märzen.
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Post by wchnu on Oct 4, 2017 20:47:04 GMT -6
Last week I liberated an old Amphora X-Tra Dublin-shaped pipe and a bag of black Cavendish from a tobacco shop in a nearby town. The pipe and the tobacco are my first of either. The first smoke was disappointing, because the tobacco would not remain lit. However, I realized the shop owner and I must have disparate applications of the phrase "pack lightly." I subsequently researched tobacco packing, but the Internets wanted to tell me about shaking hands with women and children and such. Well, I may shake a young man's hand, and when I do, I shake firmly as I would with any man. One of the Internet dwellers spoke of packing tobacco in terms of percentage of the bowl depth, with each successive loading packed to a higher percentage. I'm an old mountain man who thinks like an engineer, so I can work with that. After repairing the gauges in my truck this afternoon, I treated myself to another smoke this time packing the tobacco much better. I still had to re light a few times, but I enjoyed the flavor and the relaxing experience, so perhaps I finally understand the attraction. Now I'm sipping a Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest, which I recommend, although Paulaner brews my favorite Märzen. I use to pack way too tight. Talking with Bama Samurai across the street I got that sorted out. Packing lighter make it easier for a nice cool smoke. You will get the habit of a steady smoke that keeps it cool and will not need many relights. I love a Black Cavendish. I have found I prefer a Latakia and Perique blend the most though. I will be mailing out you package tomorrow morning. Come to find out I did have a pipe with a stinger to send. Imostly like bent pipes myself.
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