Classifying Blends

I get a good number of emails like this one:
I was just thinking that it would be rather handy if one could browse tobaccos by “Blend Type”, as well. For example, “Oriental,” “Scottish,” “English,” “aromatic,” “Virginia,” etc.
I have so far not broached the subject too directly, but perhaps now, with all the work being [...]

Status Report

Things are moving along here. I am doing quite a bit better job of keeping up with new account requests, additions and edits to the database, and answering/posting emailed questions. I know everyone appreciates that, as who wants to feel as if their email has disappeared into a black hole?
On the development front, I am [...]

Looking for Country Doctor

Bob writes in to say:
I noticed a lot of blogs on HOW  “Country Doctor.”  It’s one of my favorites but I cannot locate a shop that sells it.
Can you give me any clues as to where I can buy a can?
Well folks, point him in the right direction if you can.

More on Blenders & Manufacturers

Judging from the emails I have received and the comments here, it seems that quite a  few people actually use the Manufacturer/Blender information. That means we need to come up with a way to preserve it and/or use it going forward.
I would like to propose a potential solution and see what everyone thinks about it. [...]

Brands, Blenders & Manufacturers

I am in the process now of actually moving the data from the old site database to the new one, and in doing so, I am running into situations that make me reevaluate some of the decisions I made when I first created the site.
One of those situations has to do with the Manufacturer/Blender field. [...]

How Many Reviews Do You Read?

Doug was wondering:
How many people read EVERY review? Or how do they decide which reviews to read? Do some read only reviews made by certain reviewers whose tastes match their own?
For example, I read every review on a “list” of my favorite tobaccos, plus the reviews of blends that either catch my [...]

European Championship in Pipe Smoking

[ October 3, 2008 to October 5, 2008. ] October 3-5, 2008

Hall of Celebrations
Wurselen, Germany

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New York Pipe Club - 4th ANNUAL PIPE SWAP SPECTACULAR

[ December 6, 2008; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC @ 10:00 AM——-
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New York Pipe Club - 12th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PIPE SWAP

[ September 6, 2008; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC @ 10:00 AM——-
LOCATION
WYNDHAM (Formally the RAMADA) NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOTEL
1-800-223-8285 OR 1-973-824-4000
SPECIAL ROOM RATES
Ask the front desk about THE PIPE SHOW DISCOUNT
Rate Per Table: RETAILERS $85.00 (a)
COLLECTORS $70.00 (b)
CHECKS ONLY PAYABLE TO:     RICHARD ESSERMAN, 238 AYCRIGG AVE, UNIT D
PASSAIC, NJ 07055
CONVENTION DIRECTORS:       SAM BARNETT & [...]

New York Pipe Club - 16th ANNUAL PIPE CONVENTION

[ April 5, 2008; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] 16th ANNUAL PIPE CONVENTION
SHOW DATE SATURDAY, April 5, 2008 – 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC @ 10:00 AM——-
LOCATION
WYNDHAM (Formally the RAMADA) NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOTEL
1-800-223-8285 OR 1-973-824-4000
SPECIAL ROOM RATES
Ask the front desk about THE PIPE SHOW DISCOUNT
Rate Per Table: RETAILERS $85.00 (a)
COLLECTORS $70.00 (b)
CHECKS ONLY PAYABLE TO:     RICHARD ESSERMAN, [...]

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