I discovered southern tier about 5 years ago while living in Philadelphia and have had several of their offerings and never been disappointed. looking forward to this one !
Great to hear from you! I’ve been impressed with most of what I’ve had so far! The only exception is their French Toast Imperial IPA! I got some for a party last Christmas, thought they might be fun… not so much! Here’s the weird thing - it smells and tastes just like French toast with all the butter and syrup and all - which is amazing! Just not as a beer?!?! 😂 Very strange experience! You’ll have to let me know if you were able to try the Irish cream stout!? Thanks pal!
Thank you sir! I wish that I had actually thought to get some pics and video to share - but yes, it was a wonderful time spent with some really great people!
Many thanks! Were you at the show this year?!? We’ll have to be sure to connect if you make next year?! I’m still enjoying the memories from that weekend!
Hiyas Donnie, So pleased that you had a fab time at Muletown. You just can't beat the pure joy, comradery and fellowship of this wonderful group of pipe and cigar enthusiasts. I've been at it since 1972 and I still find so many new pipes and tobaccos to try and explore; they enhance and expand my smoking experiences. The friendships and fellowship is icing on that big delicious cake. Margate is delicious. BTW....It's pronounced "Byarnae Nielsen. The "J" sounds like a "Y" 😊 My last name is spelled Johansson, the Swedish pronunciation is Yohansson. KPO ✓ Gary
You know Gary… I could have sworn that I replied to you?!? Apparently I was mistaken - not the first time, certainly won’t be the last! And you couldn’t be more spot on - there’s something special and unique about our band of misfits, especially those that gather together at shows! So many great folks to meet, so many new blends to try and so many new and old pipes to ooh and aah over… Wish I could make it up to Chicago, but that’s my birthday weekend and supposedly I have plans?!? And thanks for advice on pronunciation! I think I pronounced it properly the first time at the show, but then heard several different variations… they all got jumbled up in my brain!? Are you familiar with him and/or operation?! Would love to know more, but haven’t found much? Cheers to you, my friend!
Good Morning 😊 Enjoy your Pour 🥃 Thanks for sharing 👏🏼 Nice Goodies 😍 Glad you had a great time 👏🏼👏🏼 Thanks for sharing a pipe with me 🌬💨💨 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦
Yusuf! Always my pleasure to hear from you my friend! It was a great time and I am so grateful to be able to be blessed with the opportunity to drive down the road to meet with some great folks! Blessings to you from middle TN!
That was a great recap. I so enjoyed our chat and am tickled that you’re liking that blend. I’ve got one Bjarne Nielsen pipe (carved by Johs) that’s fantastic. No doubt you’re going to love the ones you picked up.
I appreciate that Ethan! I really did enjoy our visit and have actually thought back on some of the things we discussed several times now! I’m anxious to take my new pipes for a spin some time soon!
Thanks Brian! Always good to hear from you! And I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who’s a fan!? I can really put my fin get on it, there’s just something unique about them!?
Hey Donnie, great video. Love the haul you got at the Muletown pipe show. Nice that you were able to meet and share a bowl with fellow YTPC members. Enjoy the beer and the day. Cheers
Appreciate you stopping by! Yep, it really was great! I could have done a lot more damage - so many amazing pipes and blends at the show! But I really didn’t want to overdo it and have to answer to an angry CFO/wife?!?! Also - your favorite Rush album is….?!?!
Thank you Todd! It was a great time with some great folks! I'm still undecided on which blends to try to break them in with, but I imagine they get some love sometime soon!? Really appreciate you stopping by for a few - cheers!
Appreciate that very much! I told him that I wish that I had started smoking a pipe while I was in college in east Tennessee and was in G'burg frequently - would havr spent a lot of time in his shop!
Thank you for stopping by Gary! It was a great time, but would have been even better if you should have been able to join us! Hopefully you'll be feeling well enough to travel to a show some time soon! Cheers brother!
Hmm... I did come across the mixture 79 - which I've heard you mention a time or two - as I was searching for a name for the mystery blend, but I am almost certain that wasn't it. And thanks for the beard compliment! Shortly after this video, I received the official notification from Mrs. P&P that it was time to trim the beard! Thanks for stopping by!
Brother! You aren’t kidding! I couldn’t get over how much of that aroma and flavor hung around?! It was wild! You know, if we ever create a blend of our own with that birch stuff in it… it has to be called grandma’s purse! 😂
Donnie, it was so very wonderful to meet you at Muletown! You are a super guy! The whole show experience was awesome and overwhelming and so much fun! I'm slightly out of my element doing event videos but it was a learning experience! I'm more the still photo nature photography type, having 20k nature photos on my Flickr account, but one needs to venture from their comfort zone at times, so I was 'that guy videoing everyone' for that one day! 😁🤣🤣You made some excellent pipe acquisitions at the show...congrats, and enjoy them immensely! 😎👍
It was indeed wonderful to meet you and be able to spend some time together! You are exactly right - it was a bit overwhelming! But I am grateful that you did get some video for those of us who slacked off and failed to do so! Cheers to you brother!
I just got back into pipe smoking and I happen to have the first Frog Morten Cellar jar you showed! Mine is from 2017 I believe but looking forward to it someday soon haha. This video reminded me to look and find it!
Welcome back to the piping world! And thank you for stopping by and watching! I certainly hope you were able to find and enjoy some of the Frog Morton Cellar - it is such a wonderful smoke! Cheers buddy!
Donnie!!! So great to see you! Excellent Muletown recap! The pipes you picked up are beautiful! Especially the two knuckle bamboo lovat! 😍 Enjoy your treasures, dear brother! God bless you!!! 🙏
Israel, Israel, Israel! My dear friend and brother! It is so good to hear from you! Yes, I am pleased with my acquisitions at the show - but there really were so many amazing pipes to chose from! I’m really excited about them all, especially the bamboo stemmed lovat/billiard/whatever?! Hope you are doing well these days!
My man! Thanks for the heads- up on that! And for a guy who's still unsure about Virginias... I had NO problem with that one! Thanks again for sharing that blend! Until the next time - cheers brother!
He was a hoot! So glad to be able to visit with him for a little while and hear some of his stories - which he had plenty of! And some interesting blends to share as well! Thanks for stopping by!
Dang it dude! I though for sure that I had replied to you?! Obviously that is NOT the case!? Yes, thankful to be gifted that Margate - it is quite good! It really was a fantastic time. And it begs the question… when are you coming down?! Surely you and the fam need a fun spring break trio next year?!?! 😉
Fantastic to meet you as well! I’ve been a fan of your work and your channel for a while now - so it’s always good to make the face-to-face connection! Hope to run into you guys again soon!
Ha! Thank you Darryl! I wish that I had taken some pics and video to share you guys as well. Lesson learned - I'll be sure to do so next time! And yes - I was surprised at how good that Irish cream stout was! It was pretty sweet, but paired really well with that rich English blend! Cheers pal!
Great recap! It was awesome hanging out. Hopefully see you in Chicago? I'll get your address and send over some Accountants if not. Made me laugh when you said Jesse was a kid. Dudes like 40 but really doesn't look like it 😂 that Nate King fellow is going to be really good some day 😅 I'm gonna see if can find that stout around me. Sounds real tasty.
Hey buddy! Agreed - was great to meet and hangout for a while! Sadly, I won’t be able to make it up to Chicago this year. My daughter is in a play that wraps that weekend - kinda need to be there - I know you know how it is! But I’m hoping to get up to Columbus this year. No way Jesse is that old?! I also found out that a number of other YTPC folks are in fact younger than I expected?!?! Last thing - what did you think of that Irish cream stout?!?
Great Haul!… and what a great show it was! Seeing you drink that beer reminded me of the one I had across the street from Briarworks at Asgard. What a great beer it was? I would love to have it again right now. Glad we got to meet you in person. Hope to see you at the next show!
Many thanks Flat Cap! So great to meet you and your family at the show! Hope y'all enjoyed your visit to middle TN!? And yes - Asgard makes some fantastic brews! Looking forward to the next show... Shooting for Columbus!? Cheers my friend!
Was privileged to meet Bjarne back in 1980 at the Tinder Box International Pipe and Tobacco Show when id that year it was held in Las Vegas. It was usually held in LA but in that Olympic year LA was overwhelmed and didn't had the hotel capacity to host another convention. That year not only was Bjarne present, but also Peter Stokkebye, Erik Nording and Cynthia Fuente were in attendance.
Oh wow! That would have been awesome to see/meet all those greats at a show!? I've been trying to learn more about Bjarne since I picked up those 2 - there's just not much out there that I've found yet? It looks like Johs is the only current maker who has/had any ties to Bjarne? Really appreciate you stopping by and for your comment - many thanks!
Hello, Donnie. I ended up getting sick and was unable to attend the show. I live in Nashville, and would love to get together and enjoy a couple bowls with you somewhere in the Nashville area if you are interested. I enjoyed your show recap.
Hey Jon! Great to hear from you bud - but hate to hear that you were sick that weekend! I hope you’re doing better these days?!?! Yes, it would be great to try to meet up - maybe at one of our local smoke shops in Cool Springs or Nashville proper?! Shoot me an email and we’ll try to coordinate!
Many thanks Dwight! I wish I understood why I am having such a hard time with your channel's name!? No matter - really glad to visit with you for a while - looking forward to hanging out again some time soon!
