I broke in a new pipe tonight. It was a Stanwell Zebrano 217. It is replacing the 126 I got that was a lemon. It brned through on the second bowl I think there was a crack or something. THe new pipe looks like this, but with a Zebra Wood Insert.
I smoked a bowl of GL Pease Samarra from 2001. The tin has been openned for a month or so now, and I guess it needed to dry or air out slightly. This was probably the best bowl I can ever remember smoking!!! I just sat out on the back porch with a glass of Raspberry Iced Tea. The smoke was just phenominal. The pipe transmitted no heat to my hand what so ever thanks to the thick walls. It smoked cool right down to the bottom of the bowl. The flavor was Latakia with a hint of sweetness.
I think I will dedicate this pipe to this tobacco. I may have to pick up a couple more tins this week though!!!
This was a stressfull day. It started with a visit to the Chiropractor, followed by a visit to the Physical Therapist, painting the front steps, getting ready for a Yard Sale tomorrow. It was just a crazy day, but this put a nce end to it.
I was going to post this in the Tonights Smoke thread, but figurted it was worthy of it's own thread!!!