Comments for Blendtobac's Blog http://blendtobac.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:33:48 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on A Rant by bob long http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/a-rant/#comment-23 bob long Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:33:48 +0000 http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-23 Haven't you heard about the PACT (Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking) act of 2009? It passed the House in May 2009 by a vote of 397 to 11, and is now in Senate committee. http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/102xx/doc10218/hr1676.pdf SUMMARY H.R. 1676 would require individuals and businesses that make interstate sales of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco to comply with state tax laws and register with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATFE). The bill would authorize the appropriation of $8.5 million annually over five fiscal years for ATFE to improve the enforcement of laws governing the sale of tobacco. In addition, the bill would permit ATFE to inspect the premises of anyone who distributes or sells more than 10,000 cigarettes or 500 cans or packages of smokeless tobacco in a month via telephone, the mail, or the Internet. H.R. 1676 also would increase penalties, including criminal and civil fines, for violations of the laws relating to taxation of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Finally, the bill would prohibit the use of the United States Postal Service (USPS) to mail certain tobacco products. See also: http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1676.html http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1676 Haven’t you heard about the PACT (Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking) act of 2009? It passed the House in May 2009 by a vote of 397 to 11, and is now in Senate committee.

http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/102xx/doc10218/hr1676.pdf
SUMMARY
H.R. 1676 would require individuals and businesses that make interstate sales of
cigarettes or smokeless tobacco to comply with state tax laws and register with the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATFE). The bill would authorize
the appropriation of $8.5 million annually over five fiscal years for ATFE to improve the
enforcement of laws governing the sale of tobacco. In addition, the bill would permit
ATFE to inspect the premises of anyone who distributes or sells more than 10,000
cigarettes or 500 cans or packages of smokeless tobacco in a month via telephone, the
mail, or the Internet. H.R. 1676 also would increase penalties, including criminal and
civil fines, for violations of the laws relating to taxation of cigarettes and smokeless
tobacco. Finally, the bill would prohibit the use of the United States Postal Service
(USPS) to mail certain tobacco products.

See also:
http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1676.html

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1676

]]> Comment on A Rant by Ray Charlong http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/a-rant/#comment-22 Ray Charlong Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:25:03 +0000 http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-22 BRAVO.... I agree completely! Seems to me that our right to choice has become trampled on and put aside to pacify those that stand to gain brownie points in whatever arena they preach from! I will and never have smoked a pipe or cigar in the company of those that it bothers. To me that is just being a gentleman. But to be taxed again and again not only on tobacco but now on pipes and whatever, is just taking it to the extreme. To try and force smokers to put away their passion for tobacco is akin to telling us what church to attend or what movie we must watch. As long as we smokers remain aware of others desires not to eat in a smoked filled room or stand in line at a supermarket with smoke wafting into their faces, why do we have to pay the price for enjoying a hobby or passion by being taken advantage of by those in high places that most likely need a platform to speak from!! Ray BRAVO…. I agree completely! Seems to me that our right to choice has become trampled on and put aside to pacify those that stand to gain brownie points in whatever arena they preach from! I will and never have smoked a pipe or cigar in the company of those that it bothers. To me that is just being a gentleman. But to be taxed again and again not only on tobacco but now on pipes and whatever, is just taking it to the extreme. To try and force smokers to put away their passion for tobacco is akin to telling us what church to attend or what movie we must watch. As long as we smokers remain aware of others desires not to eat in a smoked filled room or stand in line at a supermarket with smoke wafting into their faces, why do we have to pay the price for enjoying a hobby or passion by being taken advantage of by those in high places that most likely need a platform to speak from!!

Ray

]]> Comment on Rested and ready to go by John Dowdell http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/rested-and-ready-to-go/#comment-20 John Dowdell Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:24:26 +0000 http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/?p=26#comment-20 Thanks, Russ. I've been enjoying the Classic Burley Kake the last few months, but hadn't made the connection that you were working on something new here. I like it for blending by the bowl... usually half Virginia, a third Burley, an aromatic on top. The creaminess and dry easy-burning have been consistent throughout the bag. (Sometimes I've used Kendal Cream Mixture or Stokkebye's Cube Cut in that role, but the Kake has more character. Other soft Burleys tend to dry out quickly and change character.) Thanks for the smoke! :) jd Thanks, Russ. I’ve been enjoying the Classic Burley Kake the last few months, but hadn’t made the connection that you were working on something new here.

I like it for blending by the bowl… usually half Virginia, a third Burley, an aromatic on top. The creaminess and dry easy-burning have been consistent throughout the bag.

(Sometimes I’ve used Kendal Cream Mixture or Stokkebye’s Cube Cut in that role, but the Kake has more character. Other soft Burleys tend to dry out quickly and change character.)

Thanks for the smoke! :)

jd

]]> Comment on Rested and ready to go by Jeff Cook http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/rested-and-ready-to-go/#comment-18 Jeff Cook Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:44:30 +0000 http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/?p=26#comment-18 "Enjoy the heat while you can" now there is a Northerner expression! We have had triple digit weather going on a month now here in Texas...iv'e enjoyed every pipe blend in the sampler pack offered, it has made my pipe smokin very enjoyable, thank you sir! And, Keep Bloggin! jeff “Enjoy the heat while you can” now there is a Northerner expression! We have had triple digit weather going on a month now here in Texas…iv’e enjoyed every pipe blend in the sampler pack offered, it has made my pipe smokin very enjoyable, thank you sir!
And, Keep Bloggin! jeff

]]> Comment on Here we go… by Jeff Cook http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/here-we-go/#comment-16 Jeff Cook Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:39:16 +0000 http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/?p=4#comment-16 Hey Russ..i understand about the "self serving" thing, however, you sir are a wealth of knowledge regarding your art...and yes blending tobacco is a art, i just received a shipment of tobacco in (as recommended by you) and a sample of daybreak was included...what a delight! i immeadiatly ordered some as well as a new pipe! So, thanks for the answers to my questions and reccomendations, keep er coming sir! jeff Hey Russ..i understand about the “self serving” thing, however, you sir are a wealth of knowledge regarding your art…and yes blending tobacco is a art, i just received a shipment of tobacco in (as recommended by you) and a sample of daybreak was included…what a delight! i immeadiatly ordered some as well as a new pipe! So, thanks for the answers to my questions and reccomendations, keep er coming sir! jeff

]]> Comment on Taking baby steps by Ben Ogle http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/taking-baby-steps/#comment-15 Ben Ogle Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:00:56 +0000 http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/?p=22#comment-15 Hey, Russ, I've been smoking more of your blends than any other tobacco for years. A while back we talked about an oriental blend with NO latakia like the McClellands 2050 that I order by the pound. I'm still hoping you'll come up with one. I'll buy the first pound if you or Bob will email me! Hey, Russ, I’ve been smoking more of your blends than any other tobacco for years. A while back we talked about an oriental blend with NO latakia like the McClellands 2050 that I order by the pound. I’m still hoping you’ll come up with one. I’ll buy the first pound if you or Bob will email me!

]]> Comment on Lots of stuff going on… by John Johnston http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lots-of-stuff-going-on/#comment-13 John Johnston Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:11:45 +0000 http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/?p=19#comment-13 I was curious what the response on the "status on tobacco availability" as it is surly the "end of the week" ;-) I was curious what the response on the “status on tobacco availability” as it is surly the “end of the week” ;-)

]]> Comment on That made my day… by Ginger http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/that-made-my-day/#comment-8 Ginger Sun, 31 May 2009 17:41:48 +0000 http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-8 Hey Russ, there's a comment by Larry J. on the pipe club post, thought you might like to reply when you get the chance: http://www.capitaldistrictpipeclub.com/2009/05/review-of-hearth-and-home-burley-kake-video/ Hey Russ, there’s a comment by Larry J. on the pipe club post, thought you might like to reply when you get the chance: http://www.capitaldistrictpipeclub.com/2009/05/review-of-hearth-and-home-burley-kake-video/

]]> Comment on Moving Forward by Luis Fernandez http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/2009/05/22/moving-forward/#comment-7 Luis Fernandez Sat, 30 May 2009 02:40:36 +0000 http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/?p=14#comment-7 Russ, Thanks for giving us such wonderful blends !!! I live in Dominican Republic and smoking a pipe every night in the backyard is one of the most relaxing things that can be done in this life ! I am really excited to try your new cigar blend. Here in Santo Domingo, cigars are everywhere but I`ve been waiting years to discover a true cigar blend to be enjoyed in a pipe Best regards, Luis Russ,

Thanks for giving us such wonderful blends !!!

I live in Dominican Republic and smoking a pipe every night in the backyard is one of the most relaxing things that can be done in this life !

I am really excited to try your new cigar blend. Here in Santo Domingo, cigars are everywhere but I`ve been waiting years to discover a true cigar blend to be enjoyed in a pipe

Best regards,

Luis

]]> Comment on That made my day… by WebWench http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/that-made-my-day/#comment-2 WebWench Sat, 16 May 2009 04:09:50 +0000 http://blendtobac.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-2 It's great to see you blogging, Russ! :) I've added your RSS feed to the sidebar of the pipe club site, and plan on searching out more reviews of your delicious blends! Welcome to the blog-O-sphere ;) It’s great to see you blogging, Russ! :) I’ve added your RSS feed to the sidebar of the pipe club site, and plan on searching out more reviews of your delicious blends! Welcome to the blog-O-sphere ;)

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