Smokingpipes has Stonehaven if you hurry!!!

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by fiddlegrin

...I guess you'll be doling out "survival rations" to us (your loyal constituents) eh?

Sadly for your proposition (this week) I am sending non-American tobacco to certain American Tolkien-sniffers, American tobacco to certain not-Americans and freshly home roasted coffee to certain heathen. Speaking as Deputy Mayor of the Pipe Forum verily I say unto you, "There's always next week. Heh heh heh."

[smokehouse]

Originally Posted by RJpuffs

The brown truck, supposedly, will be tootling over. UPS has Monday as the scheduled date, however, the best laid plans of mice and men, etc etc

Same here. I have a 8oz bag of Stonehaven, Dorchester, and Penzance and couple other tins scheduled for a delivery date of today.
Anyone know if UPS is closed today because of the holiday?

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by smokehouse

Same here. I have a 8oz bag of Stonehaven, Dorchester, and Penzance and couple other tins scheduled for a delivery date of today.
Anyone know if UPS is closed today because of the holiday?

Its a Federal holiday but not a "real" holiday. NY local and State things are closed today (given their efficiency rating, one wouldn't know WHEN they actually work, but I digress) - most banks and businesses are open.

My UPS tracking shows "out for delivery" and I have an 80 year old receptionist on duty to sign for it. Unfortunately, the old bat often refuses deliveries if she can't remember my name (sigh). I'll stick around as long as I can to ensure safe passage for the deliverymen.

Oh - I saw a mail truck just afore. I had to flag him down and ask what the heck he was doing, apparently they DO deliver Express Mail (now, if THAT isn't an oxymoron) today.

[commonsenseman]

Got mine today, looks great, can't wait to open it & separate for cellaring!

[dmkerr]

FYI - looks like smokingpipes.com is now out of stock on Stonehaven. If you missed it, you've missed it.

[Mister Moo]

Phew! My Stonehaven arrived the other day and I sure was lucky. I almost pulled a muscle lifting that heavy box. You can't smell the aroma through those foil pouches but the extra pound of Sam's Flake was packed in a poly bag and the aroma has been following me around the house.

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Phew! My Stonehaven arrived the other day and I sure was lucky. I almost pulled a muscle lifting that heavy box. You can't smell the aroma through those foil pouches but the extra pound of Sam's Flake was packed in a poly bag and the aroma has been following me around the house.

Phew me too. Got my 8oz bag of Stoney (thanks for leaving SOME for the rest of us, Moo!) along with a couple of pounds of assorted Sammy G's bulk "boxes". I didn't know those came in actual "boxes", very cute. Now to jar the 3+ lbs, damn now I remember why I buy tins!

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by RJpuffs

Phew me too. Got my 8oz bag of Stoney (thanks for leaving SOME for the rest of us, Moo!) along with a couple of pounds of assorted Sammy G's bulk "boxes". I didn't know those came in actual "boxes", very cute. Now to jar the 3+ lbs, damn now I remember why I buy tins!

Never saw the box. Picture?

[Mad Hatter]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Never saw the box. Picture?

Its a flip top cardboard box, same cardboard type as a doughnut box. Flakes are stood on their sides and wrapped in wax paper. Its a beautiful sight to behold........ Sheesh, Man! You call yourself an SG fan

[Pugsley]

Noob question: I just received an 8 oz. pack of Stonehaven, how long can it be stored unopened in the pack?

[commonsenseman]

Originally Posted by Pugsley

Noob question: I just received an 8 oz. pack of Stonehaven, how long can it be stored unopened in the pack?

Since it's vacuum sealed, probably quite a while. I plan to take mine out soon though & put it in separate jars, one for cellaring, one for smoking!

[levallois]

So what's all the fuss about Stonehaven? What makes this tobacco so desirable? Thanks!

John

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Never saw the box. Picture?

Currently (cleverly) concealed from better-half, seeing acquisitions by the pound may result in my being pounded. When I transfer to jars I'll save the boxes for pics

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by levallois

So what's all the fuss about Stonehaven? What makes this tobacco so desirable? Thanks!

John

Ahhh, Stonehaven

Partially because its hard to get a hold of, usually comes in large 8oz bags (which CERTAIN bovines purchase in vast quantities, ahem ahem), and its a damn fine blend. Gigantic shingle sized flakes, black as the night (at least the aged ones EvanS bombed me with), and spectacular flavor. Perfect burn, its a cult classic. Well worth cashing out the 401k and purchasing massive quantities of.

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Pugsley

Noob question: I just received an 8 oz. pack of Stonehaven, how long can it be stored unopened in the pack?

Its a question of willpower. How long can you wait before ripping the package open?

Get some mason jars and put away the rest. This stuff goes from exquisite to divine with a few years of rest.