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Subject: Cobs and Clays

As several folks have pointed out, corncob and clay pipes are entertaining
bargains.  Both of them start out porous enough that they need little or
no breakin, both are light and easy to carry, both are easy to break or
char, and both are cheap enough so you don't care.

I find the cobs best for pocket pipes to smoke at outdoor sports, on safe spots
on trails (e. g. big rocks), and general casual al fresco adventures.  I
haven't had a clay for a long time and would probably reserve one for St.
Paddy's day.

(Other excellent outdoor smokes include Connecticutt Valley cigars. These
are all-tobacco with fine wrappers and a fairly heavy taste. Judges Cave
is one brand.  I tend to think of them as "cigars ordinaire", the rolled
equivalent of a decent jug red.)

						phil

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