jmorandall

Sounds great Tati. I'm still not sure on the full guest list but it's not going to be overwhelming or anything from the looks of it. MY fiance will be out of town but there are specific instructions to not smoke hookahs in the room with carpet. This shouldn't matter because I have mostly hardwood floors, and I will put some rugs down, but just F.Y.I in advance.

Can't wait for all the flavors of awesome!

Hey guys! sorry for my extended absence from the forum. I am really excited to see everyone geeked about the party. Big shout out to Ninja for arranging everything! October 11th is going to be awesome, please feel free to bring anything or nothing. We don't want to make people feel obligated and we can all share. Only one of my cats enjoys entertaining guests but I hope that all three will come out to join us. I just got HD and a new big screen for anyone interested in watching football... Can't wait to see everyone here and thanks again to everyone. P.S. I visited the internet cafe and talked to Jumah. He was interested in the hookah forum idea and had an awesome selection of hookah's and drinks. Also he stays open till 2 am so anyone in Troy looking for a late night hookah check out his spot.

Hey guys, I am really excited to be hosting this hookah get together. Ask me any questions that you may have about the event and I will be happy to help. Also I am happy to help with directions and anything else. See you soon, Jeffrey

I enjoyed a delicious Black watermelon hookah with a pint of Oranjeboom for a fantastic pair.

Al Afandi - Gum 50g box purchased at hookah town in Dearborn Mich. Smelled like a pack of gum which made it very a pealing. Makeup: Only slightly juicy, has a very strong gum/peppermint smell. The cut is thick with some stems left in. Mixed lightly in a clay bowl, covered with tin foil and burned with a coconut charcoal. 6 out of 10 Flavor: Intense with a distinct gum flavor. Smoke stayed cool and minty without ever getting too hot. Was very strong flavor and gave a strong buzz. 7 out of 10 overall 7 - If you want an authentic flavor profile, something not too messy, and a strong smoke, then this brand is for you. Worth a purchase.

Thanks for the add of the 360 thread, I'll keep posting. I have tried another tobacco from a producer not in the threads; Al Afandi brand. Not sure how many other flavors they carry but I picked it up out of curiosity, I'll post it if you can create it, thanks again.

360 Black Watermelon Consistency: finely ground very few stems. Very juicy with lots of syrup. Smell: ripe watermelon with a slight hint of citrus. Taste: sweet and rich watermelon flavor. Contained: does not have the best seal I recommend transplanting into an air tight container to preserve moisture. I packed my bowl full without pressing down the shisha at all. I leveled it out with the tongs and used a tinfoil cover. Smoked with two coconara charcoals, using one ta first to start and adding a second when heat had dissipated. Burns hot at first but mellows out with a watermelon flavor and lasts a long time. I got some nice clouds with thick smoke. I reccomend this shisha, it is close to Al Fakher in quality in my oppinion and I smoke a majority of the Al Fakher flavors. Can't wait to try the other flavors and post on them as well.

I would like to request a tobacco review thread for the 360 line. I found a local shop that sells it in abundance and I will definitely try more now that I had black watermelon.

QUOTE (jmorandall @ Jul 16 2009, 12:35 AM) should I wait for a 360 thread in the reviews section to post? Here's my review anyways I tried it the other night: Tobacco - 360 Black watermelon Bowl - Tall clay bowl 3/4 inch deep Charcoal - Coconut husk bricks The tobacco consistency was pretty fine with very few stems. I mixed it well and packed it into the bowl using a fork to push it down. Then sprinkled some on the top before adding the foil. Had a fantastic smoke with a citrus watermelon taste. I used two coals to start but removed one after 5 minutes or so. With only one coconut coal I was getting decent size clouds and a smooth flavor. Lasted about an hour and a half and could have continued with almost no burning flavor. Mellow buzz, I will smoke this again soon. As in right now.... and it is delicious! Same packing method, this time I am using a quick light charcoal, tastes a bit more hot.

should I wait for a 360 thread in the reviews section to post? Here's my review anyways I tried it the other night: Tobacco - 360 Black watermelon Bowl - Tall clay bowl 3/4 inch deep Charcoal - Coconut husk bricks The tobacco consistency was pretty fine with very few stems. I mixed it well and packed it into the bowl using a fork to push it down. Then sprinkled some on the top before adding the foil. Had a fantastic smoke with a citrus watermelon taste. I used two coals to start but removed one after 5 minutes or so. With only one coconut coal I was getting decent size clouds and a smooth flavor. Lasted about an hour and a half and could have continued with almost no burning flavor. Mellow buzz, I will smoke this again soon.

Al Fakher - Guava Smoke time - 45 minutes (could have lasted much longer) Clouds - Awesome I lightly packed my tall clay bowl with the tobacco. Had a strong guava scent to it and was a premium cut very few stems. Smoked consistently well no burning taste at all. I used quick light charcoals so I figured I would get some burning but there was none. I moved the coal every 10 minutes, and enjoyed the flavor a lot!

Purchased 250 g Arabica Strawberry Kiwi. slightly moist with a clean smell. Noticeable honey scent I think they use more honey then glycerin which helps flavor. Smoked a little hot at first until I moved the coal around. Some stems but nothing huge overall a good cut.

I went down to Dearborn today to pick out some new varieties. 1.) Al Afandi - gum 2.) 360 Black watermelon 3.) Al Fakher - mango 4.) Al Fakher - guava 5.) Molases Arabica - Strawberry kiwi Total price = $41.00 Check them out they all smell awesome and are very juicy. I tried the Strawberry Kiwi Arabica brand, light flavor. I just finished the 360 Black watermelon and it was awesome I highly recommend! Thanks for checking out the pics. Let me know what you think.

Congrats on making it through the birth canal that can be tricky. Enjoy the B-day!