I went and flaked out

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Remo

I have no idea about pipes Todd, but sounds and looks like a great selection

I could send something your way so that you could learn about them - say a "starter kit?" Interested?

[Remo]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I could send something your way so that you could learn about them - say a "starter kit?" Interested?

I just wouldn't have a clue bro. Thanks for the generous offer but I doubt I would be smoking it too much, keep it for someone who is really interested in pipes

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Remo

I just wouldn't have a clue bro. Thanks for the generous offer but I doubt I would be smoking it too much, keep it for someone who is really interested in pipes

Just thought I'd offer.

Hey, here's a thought. When we get together for some fishing next time (I am hoping that will happen), I will make sure to have a couple pipes so that you can give one a try. I can see you enjoying a pipe in your favorite stream.

I love a straight stemmed pipe when it is raining and I am fishing. I turn the pipe upside down and keep on smoking. The tobacco chamber doesn't get wet, the tobacco doesn't fall out, and I can keep on smoking - even in the rain. Do that with a cigar.

[Remo]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Just thought I'd offer.

Hey, here's a thought. When we get together for some fishing next time (I am hoping that will happen), I will make sure to have a couple pipes so that you can give one a try. I can see you enjoying a pipe in your favorite stream.



I love a straight stemmed pipe when it is raining and I am fishing. I turn the pipe upside down and keep on smoking. The tobacco chamber doesn't get wet, the tobacco doesn't fall out, and I can keep on smoking - even in the rain. Do that with a cigar.

Yeah, would love to come out for some Steelhead!!

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Remo

Yeah, would love to come out for some Steelhead!!

You are welcome to do that this spring, would be glad to have you.

[688sonarmen]

Todd after that post I am excited as well
Does the chocolate flake have any flavoring added? It sounds like really nice stuff but the name seems to imply a top note.

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

Todd after that post I am excited as well
Does the chocolate flake have any flavoring added? It sounds like really nice stuff but the name seems to imply a top note.

Yes it does, go up and read through the description. It is very tasty and the top toe isn't cloying as it is with many of the aromatics most are familiar with.

Peace of The Lord be with you.

[CRIMPS]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Just thought I'd offer.
I love a straight stemmed pipe when it is raining and I am fishing. I turn the pipe upside down and keep on smoking. The tobacco chamber doesn't get wet, the tobacco doesn't fall out, and I can keep on smoking - even in the rain. Do that with a cigar.

You just blew my mind. I am very intrigued and will, one day when we move north, will try this.

And, all the fishing talk has made me jealous

[Tallman]

Todd, a wonderful selection. Speaking of flakes, have you tried Sam Gawith full Virginia flake, sam's flake, or best brown flake? What about Esoterica Stonehaven? And finally, though not a flake, have you tried McClelland 5100 Red Virginia?

Also....I am often in Wisconsin, though likely not far enough north to be near you. Are you anywhere near Menomonie, Tomah, or Beaver Dam?

Best regards,

Murray

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by CRIMPS

You just blew my mind. I am very intrigued and will, one day when we move north, will try this.

Why wait till you move north, do it now. If you have a pipe, all it takes is having to be outside in the rain and the desire to smoke your pipe while out there.

And, all the fishing talk has made me jealous

Originally Posted by Tallman

Todd, a wonderful selection. Speaking of flakes, have you tried Sam Gawith full Virginia flake, Yes! An excellent tobacco, have 2 pounds cellared. sam's flake, or best brown flake? Have tried them both. Good smokes, but I like some others better. What about Esoterica Stonehaven? Another one I like to keep some of in the tobacco cellar, though I don't smoke it as often as I might. And finally, though not a flake, have you tried McClelland 5100 Red Virginia? Yes, I have some 5100, love it straight up, but it also makes something nice to blend in with other things - Dan Sweet Vanilla Honeydew and 5100 (at a 50/50 mixture) is a nice aromatic.

Also....I am often in Wisconsin, though likely not far enough north to be near you. Are you anywhere near Menomonie, Tomah, or Beaver Dam? I am not near any of them, though I have a couple beaver dams on my property up north. They are all 2 hours or more from me.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by Remo

I just wouldn't have a clue bro. Thanks for the generous offer but I doubt I would be smoking it too much, keep it for someone who is really interested in pipes

In other words...it's hard to smoke a pipe while sewing a skirt

Sorry Mike, had to do it

[hammondc]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I could send something your way so that you could learn about them - say a "starter kit?" Interested?

Helluva haul!!!

I would be interested IF YOU WANTED TO OFFSET SOME OF THE COST. I am not fishing for freebies here. I just have always bought 90% of my stuff from super folks at C&D and am a bit curious about McClelland because the other 10% was all from the 'across the pond' series.

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by hammondc

Helluva haul!!!

I would be interested IF YOU WANTED TO OFFSET SOME OF THE COST. I am not fishing for freebies here. I just have always bought 90% of my stuff from super folks at C&D and am a bit curious about McClelland because the other 10% was all from the 'across the pond' series.

Love C&D tobaccos, the Tarlers are great folks and produce an incredible product.

I am not really looking to sell off any of what I just purchased. I like to cellar tobacco and so what I have of this left is put away to be opened later. I consider this an investment in future smoking pleasure. I like my Virginias and VaPers a bit aged. For example, my staple tobacco is G&H Louisiana Flake, and 500g I am finishing up now is from 2005. Next will be from 2009 and I just put up some 2012 stuff.

What I would have sent to Remo would have been a pipe, tamper, cleaners, and some small tobacco samples (probably not these) of stuff I have opened. I owe him a yet for the stupendous fishing trip he hosted for my boys and myself.

I would highly suggest going over to Pipes & Tobacco and check out their selection. Here is the link to the McClelland bulk page where I got this stuff. http://pipesandcigars.com/mcclellandbulk.html

If I might say, McClelland does flake and broken flake as well, if not better than the Lakeland boy. My favorite VaPer is G&H Louisiana Flake, and I have a soft spot for G&H Bright CR Flake and Bob's Chocolate Flake. I also have some Sam Gawith FVF and St. James Flake stashed. I keep some Rattrays around as well, Hal 'O the Wind, Old Gowrie, and Marlin Flake. A few tins of Escudo are always aging on the shelf. And some Dan Hamborger Veermaster is hiding out as well.

However, McClelland does Virginias like nobody else, and their broken flakes are outstanding. This is not to say they are necessarily better than the others mentioned, just different. There is something unique about them that is wonderful.

I'd say go order some to give it a try. Pipe & Cigar is a top notch, reputable dealer. Their prices are competative, and they have much more than just the McClelland stuff available.

Peace of the Lord be with you.