I can't remember the last time I got to start the monthly Tobacqisitions thread, but this came yesterday...
Brown Leaf Acquisitions - November 2023
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Today's mail call...
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Looks like I'm the only one getting goodies this month. Arrived today, acquired in trade...
Speaking of goodies - these turned up the other day 
Eight ounces of Rouxgaroux showed up a couple of days ago; into a couple of jars this morning. Just so I don't run low, you know?
This past week, some of my son's codger favorites for him, in advance of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
About 10 pouches of SWR, SWRA, H&H, and (gasp!) CB Original. All fresh production Danish-made
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And some filters for his Grabows, and pipe cleaners, and a big can of good butane.
Pouches, because of how he smokes. He does not puff at my pace, and is not very fastidious about storage. Even today's little 7oz STG 'tubs' would wind up stale. A full tub of PA would be out of the question. And especially not from my remaining US stash.
When I am gone, he can enjoy all the old US versions from my cellar. Provided I leave any behind ... because I'm not going just yet.
About 10 pouches of SWR, SWRA, H&H, and (gasp!) CB Original. All fresh production Danish-made
. And some filters for his Grabows, and pipe cleaners, and a big can of good butane.
Pouches, because of how he smokes. He does not puff at my pace, and is not very fastidious about storage. Even today's little 7oz STG 'tubs' would wind up stale. A full tub of PA would be out of the question. And especially not from my remaining US stash.
When I am gone, he can enjoy all the old US versions from my cellar. Provided I leave any behind ... because I'm not going just yet.
My 125th Anniversary Rua Deluxe System came with a pre-tarnished mount with off-center stamping. But I won't complain about it... very much. Cool blast and stain, anyway. And the dark smooth Deluxe is nearly perfect. 
I received these in trade. The average age is 14 years and the Squadron Leader is from 2017. I'll let you do the math. I may pop that 1792 for my 50th wedding anniversary toward the end of the year; "may" being the operative term.
Just got this in the mail today, I figured rather than using it as an ash tray I could use it as a valet for drying and packing my pipe. I never have my ash hanging around and I usually dump it in the garbage when I’m done. I really like the holder and I hope it helps with getting things ready for enjoyment easier for me.
Larry
Larry
Just got Carter Hall match, Edgeworth Ready Rub match, and Sutliff Christmas Spice for the holiday season.
Larry
Larry
I know the first two blends and have some of each in my stash right now. Though I don't think I've ever mixed them. The Edgeworth Match is such an odd cut that I have trouble keeping it lit unless I mix it with something more conventional like Capt. Black.
I didn’t plan on mixing the Edgeworth BUT, I have a lot of C&D black cavendish that might come in handy for that. Mr. Trent kinda got me interested in adding codger blends to my cellar. I think enough leaf stored in mason jars and some in tins to last 2 lifetimes.
Larry
Found a near-new Medico Gold Crest Dublin sitter on the 'bay for a shockingly low price, and it's much better than I expected.
Maybe they deliberately make them era correct, when things were done by hand and less precise? Just a thought.
Still a great looking pipe.
SP is offering their "Buy a new Peterson, get a tin of Wintertime Reserve Blend" again this year for Nov. and Dec. The "Hearthside" blend looks pretty good. Anybody try it? How's the strength?
As for the pipe, I'm thinking about a Dublin like the Irish Harp 120. I don't have such a shape in my collection.
As for the pipe, I'm thinking about a Dublin like the Irish Harp 120. I don't have such a shape in my collection.
8 oz of WC-ACPM on the way.....
Just got these two, Weber Royal Band w/14k solid gold band
And this 2nd Weber w/sterling silver band in the middle is a restoration.
Larry
And this 2nd Weber w/sterling silver band in the middle is a restoration.
Larry
Tis the season! Definitely not a BL acquisition but I have gotten a few BL items this month. Mostly padding the cellar a bit with bulk stuff.
Merry Christmas y’all!
Merry Christmas y’all!
Ordered a tin of the real Peterson Early Morning Pipe (I like the Match version, so I thought I'd go all in), a pouch of St. Bruno (it may be too strong for me and need to be mixed with something milder), and 100 pipe cleaners.
