Do you rub all at once or a little at a time?

WhiteMamba · 03-31-2015, 10:56 AM

Just as the title implies. Do you rub all of your tobacco out as soon as you open it or do you only rub out what you intend to smoke at the time?

I have been rubbing out a bowl or two at a time. I have been curious if there are any negatives to rubbing it out all at once.

Remo · 03-31-2015, 10:58 AM

I rub it out all at once bro!…not sure about pipe tobacco though

Sorry Michael, but that title could not go without being addressed in a childish manner

Dave128 · 03-31-2015, 11:00 AM

I rub it 'till it stops feeling good.

The Poet · 03-31-2015, 11:16 AM

I used to rub it all at once, but as I've aged I've perforce slowed my strokes.

Though, to be fair, some would argue that I have never had an option, and could only rub a little at a time.

WhiteMamba · 03-31-2015, 12:35 PM

I should have known that you guys would take this in a terrible direction.

shilala · 03-31-2015, 12:50 PM

I saw this thread first and passed.
I was just gonna say "I'm not gonna touch this with a 10 foot pole", but I thought that might be leading.

The Poet · 03-31-2015, 12:52 PM

What about a 10cm pole, Scott?

nutcracker · 03-31-2015, 01:10 PM

OK -to the poor pastors question - I tend to do a little at a time - that way you keep your options open if you want to fold a flake or coin down the road. It you rub it all out you are committed. There is a whole ritual in planning your next bowl that is all part of the fun.

WhiteMamba · 03-31-2015, 01:16 PM

Thank you Neil for the appropriate answer.

nutcracker · 03-31-2015, 01:21 PM

You're welcome brother, I'm always appropriate ( other than the 6 sexual harrasment lawsuits pending....)

shilala · 03-31-2015, 01:25 PM

You're a lamb before wolves, Michael.

The Poet · 03-31-2015, 01:29 PM

And Scott knows his sheep, regardless of the pole's dimensions.

WhiteMamba · 03-31-2015, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutcracker

You're welcome brother, I'm always appropriate ( other than the 6 sexual harrasment lawsuits pending....)

Innocent until proven guilty.

The Poet · 03-31-2015, 03:51 PM

Neil may not be guilty, but he certainly is not innocent.

DaBear · 03-31-2015, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

What about a 10cm pole, Scott?

Are you speaking from experience?

To actually answer the question, I'm one of the oddballs, if I have opened the tin its for smoking and I'll go ahead and fully rub things out, makes packing a bowl much quicker and less messy. I've never been a fan of folding flakes.

The Poet · 03-31-2015, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBear

Are you speaking from experience?

I've never been a fan of folding flakes.

Obviously.

Remo · 03-31-2015, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

And Scott knows his sheep, regardless of the pole's dimensions.

......he will blame it on the pills!

Porch Dweller · 03-31-2015, 05:55 PM

Regarding the title, I can't believe I'm going to be the first one to say it, but:

Curly Cut · 11-02-2015, 12:38 PM

it depends on the tobacco for me.

nutcracker had a great reply as well.

if it's a McClellands flake, you HAVE TO rub it all out at once, otherwise that crap will turn into hardened shards that splinter into your skin and won't ever rub if they come close to drying out a bit.

if it's a standard flake cut, one that i will never "fold n stuff" and isn't a curly cut/coin, i'll just rub the entirety out and put it in a mason jar. i know nutcracker mentioned the ritual aspect of planning your next bowl, but what if you don't plan that far ahead and blam, a bowl of FVF strikes you? then you have to rub it out, etc, etc, and it may be too dry at that time.

anyway, it's all preference, no right or wrong.

03-31-2015, 10:56 AM	#1
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? Just as the title implies. Do you rub all of your tobacco out as soon as you open it or do you only rub out what you intend to smoke at the time? I have been rubbing out a bowl or two at a time. I have been curious if there are any negatives to rubbing it out all at once. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

03-31-2015, 10:58 AM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? I rub it out all at once bro!…not sure about pipe tobacco though Sorry Michael, but that title could not go without being addressed in a childish manner __________________

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Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? I rub it 'till it stops feeling good. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

03-31-2015, 11:16 AM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? I used to rub it all at once, but as I've aged I've perforce slowed my strokes. Though, to be fair, some would argue that I have never had an option, and could only rub a little at a time. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

03-31-2015, 12:35 PM	#5
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? I should have known that you guys would take this in a terrible direction. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

03-31-2015, 12:50 PM	#6
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? I saw this thread first and passed. I was just gonna say "I'm not gonna touch this with a 10 foot pole", but I thought that might be leading. __________________

03-31-2015, 12:52 PM	#7
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? What about a 10cm pole, Scott? __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

03-31-2015, 01:10 PM	#8
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? OK -to the poor pastors question - I tend to do a little at a time - that way you keep your options open if you want to fold a flake or coin down the road. It you rub it all out you are committed. There is a whole ritual in planning your next bowl that is all part of the fun. __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

03-31-2015, 01:16 PM	#9
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? Thank you Neil for the appropriate answer. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

03-31-2015, 01:21 PM	#10
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? You're welcome brother, I'm always appropriate ( other than the 6 sexual harrasment lawsuits pending....) __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

03-31-2015, 01:25 PM	#11
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? You're a lamb before wolves, Michael. __________________

03-31-2015, 01:29 PM	#12
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? And Scott knows his sheep, regardless of the pole's dimensions. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

03-31-2015, 03:51 PM	#14
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? Neil may not be guilty, but he certainly is not innocent. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

03-31-2015, 05:55 PM	#18
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,395 Trading: (24)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? Regarding the title, I can't believe I'm going to be the first one to say it, but: __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-02-2015, 12:38 PM	#19
Curly Cut Not Scary Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 669 Trading: (9)	Re: Do you rub all at once or a little at a time? it depends on the tobacco for me. nutcracker had a great reply as well. if it's a McClellands flake, you HAVE TO rub it all out at once, otherwise that crap will turn into hardened shards that splinter into your skin and won't ever rub if they come close to drying out a bit. if it's a standard flake cut, one that i will never "fold n stuff" and isn't a curly cut/coin, i'll just rub the entirety out and put it in a mason jar. i know nutcracker mentioned the ritual aspect of planning your next bowl, but what if you don't plan that far ahead and blam, a bowl of FVF strikes you? then you have to rub it out, etc, etc, and it may be too dry at that time. anyway, it's all preference, no right or wrong. __________________ *To be 2nd guessed, You have to be the 1st guesser.*