Re: Morning Watch Smoke; December 31, 2005

"Fred" <FBass16117@xxxxxxx> writes:

> Hello Al in Allen, nice meeting you. I don't know much about any
> B&M's in Allen but I'm certainly up for a recommendation for any in the
> Dallas/Ft Worth area. About the best I've found is the 'Up in Smoke"
> on NW Hwy in the Lincoln Park Mall across the street from North Park
> Mall. They are friendly people but again, like most of the shops
> around here, they cater to the cigar people. The prices are high and
> the selection is not that developed. I stop in every couple of weeks
> or so to pick up pipe cleaners, maybe a tin...
>
> Fred

Thanks Fred. There are no B&Ms in Allen. I was just in "Up in Smoke"
yesterday. I agree they are nice folks and the shop is fairly cozy.
Since I am fairly new to pipes I wouldn't really have any reference
from which to make the opinion about prices. I would agree that what
I saw being asked for some of the tobaccos seemed a little steep
though. Nevertheless, I did buy a pipe (Savinelli) and some
Aristocrat.

I must say that I don't really care for the Aristocrat. It's
aftertaste is not very appealing to me. I have also been to
Tobaccotown on Coit at Legacy. The fellow there was very friendly and
introduced me to "1M" which I have found to be very pleasant - above
any others I have tried. I wish I could say more about it but I am
new as I said. I would liken it to Black Russian perhaps.

Today I am going to Sir Elliot's on Preston and back to TobaccoTown
for additional research. It is a great day for shop ventures in my
opinion.

Cheers and have agreat day.

Best,
-Al
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