Thanks. The good news is now that I was told that it is available on smoking pipes I will order some more to a US address and wait for someone to bring it to me as I usually do. So hopefully I don’t need to make it last as long as I originally thought.
As I am watching this with excitment, I looked to see your first impression. Mine was The Merry Monk is a fine english broken flake, packs well. The well balanced blend has a nice nutty and creamy taste, and the blend is very pleasant all day smoke.
You have a lot of character, Nathan. I thought that you reviewed that blend back in 2023. Because I bought a couple of tins of it to try. Maybe it was somebody else. I usually buy stuff after listening to you. Oh and as for that drone, that’s from the UK customs department. You’re now on their list. Lol you have a wonderful rest of your week, my friend. And have a wonderful merry Christmas as well.
Thanks John. Apparently it is still available so I am planning to order some more but the right way😊 As for the drone i found out it belonged to one the neighbouring kids messing around😃 have a wonderful week as well. Btw Still time for a few more videos before greeting seasonal good wishes😊
Oh the anxiety is palpable when ordering from overseas. I've succumbed just the once and paid up - it was painful! I think you did the right thing Nathan given your nephews heartfelt intentions. All the best
Thanks Mark. Oh, how I know what you mean about the anxiety 😂 anyway this now is firmly in the past happy that at least I have a good quality albeit very expensive English to enjoy😊
Great video Nathan, sorry to hear about the outrageous cost for the tobacco. At least you enjoyed it! Your coffee always looks tasty, how do you prefer to make your coffee? Any good coffee tips? Thanks!
Thanks. My coffee is done in the most ordinary way. I like the Nescafé Alta Rica instant. Full teaspoon plus 2 sugar’s. Add a bit of boiling water then I fluff it with a handheld milk frother (make Bonsenkitchin on Amazon) add boiling water & full fat milk. Enjoy ☺️
Good Evening 😊 Fantastic Review👌🏽 Appreciate Your Time and Thoughts on The Blend 👏🏼 Tax and Duties are Ridiculous Around The World 😮 Governments Make Money and on The Other Hand Wants To Ban Tobacco Products 😢 Thanks For Sharing and Have a Wonderful Day 🌬💨💨 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦
Thanks Yusuf. Yes we are penalised by the cigarette industry I wish they separate the two but when large sums of money is involved, common sense is out of the window unfortunately
Thanks for the video, my friend! It’s a shame that it became so expensive though the taxes and duties. That was a very nice thing for your nephew to do though, and it put you in a bit of a tough spot. You made the right decision though. Take Care!
@TheVapingPiper. Dear Nathan, Beth & i so enjoyed this relaxing video although the story with your nephew & the steep cost involved was not so pleasant. The moral of this video is to me is, that money comes secondary to intricate family relations as you demonstrated so well. Enjoy it fully & forget the price tag😊 Have a lovely evening. Regards. Daniel & Beth
$85 for 100g English blend?? ouch😮 yup that is legal extortion. We live & learn don't we. I am happy you at least enjoying it Nathan but i fully understand that bitter sweet feeling when you smoke it. Next time we meet i will give you a few quid for a bowl😜 Just to add the obvious you are good man not wanting to hurt your nephew's feeling 👍 Loved this video♥ Take care mate.
Recently I looked at the cost of importing some tobacco from the States. The tax for pipe tobacco is supposed to be £189 per kilo. I’m guessing you were billed by somebody clueless and were priced for hand rolling tobacco. I think cigarettes are taxed even higher, I could be wrong, but pipe tobacco was definitely £189/kilo.
Thanks for the info Steve. Probably you are right but what bugs me is that the content & weight are clearly visible on the box so how clueless can you be.
I don't know if i would pay... i would try to find someone who travels to the states to bring me a tin... Maybe breaking the seal so it looks if there is some tobacco used... It is such a shame that the blends in te States are not (much) available in europe. I look from time to time in Germany for some great tobacco's the prices are there more acceptable then her in the netherlands. Legal robery what is going on with those taxes on tobacco
@rolfsblog. Of course nowadays I don’t take any chances especially from large US online vendors. I too depend on friends & family who travel. I agree it is totally unreasonable the way they tax pipe tobacco.
That is ludicrous tax policy. That within the same state taxes fluctuate so extremely. I can’t imagine that London residents pays more tax than Manchester on certain products.
Well Mr Zardoz that is a lifestyle advice that most would not follow including myself regarding watches & wine and for my wife, luggage😂 but as they say each to their own😊
Monk and Orlic GS are my favorites. Thank you
Both blends are awesome 👍
Great review. I am going to try this as it is still in stock at smoking pipes. Nice of him to send that to you. Happy piping
Thanks Michael. Good to know it is still available👍
Hello Nathan. Ouch on the customs charge! I love this blend. Enjoy and make it last. Be well.
Thanks. The good news is now that I was told that it is available on smoking pipes I will order some more to a US address and wait for someone to bring it to me as I usually do. So hopefully I don’t need to make it last as long as I originally thought.
As I am watching this with excitment, I looked to see your first impression. Mine was The Merry Monk is a fine english broken flake, packs well. The well balanced blend has a nice nutty and creamy taste, and the blend is very pleasant all day smoke.
Thanks. It is fine English indeed. At least that I really enjoy it, otherwise I would have regretted paying so much for it😊
You have a lot of character, Nathan. I thought that you reviewed that blend back in 2023. Because I bought a couple of tins of it to try. Maybe it was somebody else. I usually buy stuff after listening to you. Oh and as for that drone, that’s from the UK customs department. You’re now on their list. Lol you have a wonderful rest of your week, my friend. And have a wonderful merry Christmas as well.
Thanks John. Apparently it is still available so I am planning to order some more but the right way😊 As for the drone i found out it belonged to one the neighbouring kids messing around😃 have a wonderful week as well. Btw Still time for a few more videos before greeting seasonal good wishes😊
Oh the anxiety is palpable when ordering from overseas. I've succumbed just the once and paid up - it was painful!
I think you did the right thing Nathan given your nephews heartfelt intentions.
All the best
Thanks Mark. Oh, how I know what you mean about the anxiety 😂 anyway this now is firmly in the past happy that at least I have a good quality albeit very expensive English to enjoy😊
Great video Nathan, sorry to hear about the outrageous cost for the tobacco. At least you enjoyed it! Your coffee always looks tasty, how do you prefer to make your coffee? Any good coffee tips? Thanks!
Thanks. My coffee is done in the most ordinary way. I like the Nescafé Alta Rica instant. Full teaspoon plus 2 sugar’s. Add a bit of boiling water then I fluff it with a handheld milk frother (make Bonsenkitchin on Amazon) add boiling water & full fat milk. Enjoy ☺️
Good Evening 😊 Fantastic Review👌🏽 Appreciate Your Time and Thoughts on The Blend 👏🏼 Tax and Duties are Ridiculous Around The World 😮 Governments Make Money and on The Other Hand Wants To Ban Tobacco Products 😢 Thanks For Sharing and Have a Wonderful Day 🌬💨💨 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦
Thanks Yusuf. Yes we are penalised by the cigarette industry I wish they separate the two but when large sums of money is involved, common sense is out of the window unfortunately
Thanks for the video, my friend! It’s a shame that it became so expensive though the taxes and duties. That was a very nice thing for your nephew to do though, and it put you in a bit of a tough spot. You made the right decision though. Take Care!
Thank you. Real shame it is. As for my decision to pay the fees I think so too and your approval makes me feel even better😊
@TheVapingPiper. Dear Nathan, Beth & i so enjoyed this relaxing video although the story with your nephew & the steep cost involved was not so pleasant. The moral of this video is to me is, that money comes secondary to intricate family relations as you demonstrated so well. Enjoy it fully & forget the price tag😊 Have a lovely evening. Regards. Daniel & Beth
Thank you Daniel. Your moral is 100% correct 👍 send my regards to Beth. Take care
$85 for 100g English blend?? ouch😮 yup that is legal extortion. We live & learn don't we. I am happy you at least enjoying it Nathan but i fully understand that bitter sweet feeling when you smoke it. Next time we meet i will give you a few quid for a bowl😜 Just to add the obvious you are good man not wanting to hurt your nephew's feeling 👍 Loved this video♥ Take care mate.
Yeah, tell me about it, Gary😊 anyway he is happy that at least I am enjoying it. As for your bowl, any time for free😉
And people complain about a particular country putting tariffs on imports.
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I think 3 Nuns and the Merry Monk could have quite a party together…😅
Love that one Todd😂
Recently I looked at the cost of importing some tobacco from the States. The tax for pipe tobacco is supposed to be £189 per kilo. I’m guessing you were billed by somebody clueless and were priced for hand rolling tobacco. I think cigarettes are taxed even higher, I could be wrong, but pipe tobacco was definitely £189/kilo.
Thanks for the info Steve. Probably you are right but what bugs me is that the content & weight are clearly visible on the box so how clueless can you be.
I don't know if i would pay... i would try to find someone who travels to the states to bring me a tin... Maybe breaking the seal so it looks if there is some tobacco used... It is such a shame that the blends in te States are not (much) available in europe. I look from time to time in Germany for some great tobacco's the prices are there more acceptable then her in the netherlands. Legal robery what is going on with those taxes on tobacco
@rolfsblog. Of course nowadays I don’t take any chances especially from large US online vendors. I too depend on friends & family who travel. I agree it is totally unreasonable the way they tax pipe tobacco.
That's about the same price we pay in Washington State due to the taxes, socialism at its best.
That is ludicrous tax policy. That within the same state taxes fluctuate so extremely. I can’t imagine that
London residents pays more tax than Manchester on certain products.
@TheVapingPiper Any Seattle Pipe Club blend is about $100 per tin. It is ridiculous.
Ridiculous is a understatement😨
Never ever buy expensive watches, wine, or luggage. And in this case, tobacco.
Well Mr Zardoz that is a lifestyle advice that most would not follow including myself regarding watches & wine and for my wife, luggage😂 but as they say each to their own😊
Why not treat yourself Nathan. It's nearly Christmas
You absolutely right Richard that is exactly what I am doing, treating myself. Money comes & goes at least we can enjoy our hard work, right?!😊
@TheVapingPiper I totally agree Nathan