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Post by trailboss on Aug 27, 2022 23:58:43 GMT -5
Knock on wood, I haven’t had a flare up in over 24 hours, actually my leg feels great. No weight on the leg for another 4 weeks though.
I had Tramadol from the PA only needed it on week one. Week 2,3 not bad at all. Week 4 was week from hell, the same time we had storms in the area most nights, and as the sun set, the pain was an all nighter, into the days but not as bad. All in all, nothing in comparison to Scott and Hope.
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 28, 2022 8:54:49 GMT -5
Knock on wood, I haven’t had a flare up in over 24 hours, actually my leg feels great. No weight on the leg for another 4 weeks though. I had Tramadol from the PA only needed it on week one. Week 2,3 not bad at all. Week 4 was week from hell, the same time we had storms in the area most nights, and as the sun set, the pain was an all nighter, into the days but not as bad. All in all, nothing in comparison to Scott and Hope. Really sorry you're having a hard go of it. Tramadol doesn't work for me. Tylenol works better. I would have been wanting to shoot someone, or myself. Hoping the worst is behind you. |
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Post by daveinlax on Sept 23, 2022 12:46:45 GMT -5
We’re 4 weeks out from The Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show 2022! Sept 26th is the last day to get in on the drawing for one of the pipe sets! The show is shaping up to be a great time with over 75 tables and over 140 pre sold admissions! We have around 60 guests attending Saturday’s Awards Dinner but have room for more. Unfortunately we sold out our room blocks with around 400 total room nights booked. We’re recommending just getting a room reserved anywhere but keep checking back with The Palace Station as additional rooms my be released. It’s just a short Taxi or Uber ride from any hotel downtown or on the strip. www.vegaspipeshow.com |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 27, 2022 12:53:53 GMT -5
One thing that attendees might want to consider purchasing is tickets to the dinner. Part of the deal for a casino to agree allowing something like this to take place is to sell a certain amount of food at a dinner, and receipts from the bar that they set up for the event. Even in the best of times, them receipts barely make the cut for the agreement.
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Post by adui on Sept 27, 2022 18:21:13 GMT -5
Sadly, I can't afford the trip this year. I will be saving for next year in advance!
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Post by daveinlax on Oct 14, 2022 13:01:56 GMT -5
We're One Week Away from The Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show! For those attending, we can't wait to see you, Safe Travels! For those who are unable to attend, you will be missed but you can keep up with everything by following The Show on social media starting with #vegaspipeshow and #lvips. Check out www.vegaspipeshow.com for an updated list of our Exhibitors. |
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Post by adui on Oct 14, 2022 13:32:19 GMT -5
looks to be a fun time! I will miss being there. Next year!
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Post by adui on Oct 22, 2022 22:31:12 GMT -5
Hoping everyone there is having a great time!
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Post by Silver on Oct 22, 2022 23:45:57 GMT -5
Have fun, all!
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 23, 2022 9:12:05 GMT -5
trailboss and daveinlax - have you been recruiting people to the patch? I've got 55 new membership requests overnight. Normally 99% of these are spammers, but a good lot of these seem to be legit... If you've been extolling the virtues of the batch, good on ya. Thank you!
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Post by trailboss on Oct 23, 2022 9:30:33 GMT -5
I mentioned the briarpatch to two people, that is about it for me.
Worked a table yesterday all day, I will try to get pictures today.
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Post by adui on Oct 23, 2022 13:18:11 GMT -5
I mentioned the briarpatch to two people, that is about it for me. Worked a table yesterday all day, I will try to get pictures today. Turned this into a working vacation! Someone gotcha LOL! Hope it was a good time, enjoy today. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 23, 2022 17:26:03 GMT -5
A crazy amount of pipes, a lot of well aged tobaccos, and really a great time with some wonderful people. I will post some pictures tomorrow of the show… had to stop off at the oyster bar before we catch our flight!
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Post by trailboss on Oct 24, 2022 23:30:03 GMT -5
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Post by Silver on Oct 25, 2022 0:19:04 GMT -5
Great photos, Charlie. Looks like a mighty fine time!
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Post by daveinlax on Oct 28, 2022 1:09:04 GMT -5
The 2022 Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show is history and I've had a couple quiet days to reflect on the show. First, the show was a success! We met or exceeded our expectations and are already planning the 2023 show. There was a positive vibe and noticeable buzz going though the show all weekend. People were constantly coming up thanking us and I would turn it around and genuinely thank them for coming because we're were doing this for them. We met our goal for tables and exceeded expectations for pre and walk in admissions. Money was flowing both ways, our vendors reported they had a great show and I heard estate buyers did well too. IMO the artisan carvers were the highlight of the show. I had a couple of carvers say they had their best show ever. I picked up a large black blasted billiard with a silver band from Minnesota carver Jeremiah Sandahl.
Thursday things really got going on the 14th floor with many rooms open for business. It was a late night with smoke filled rooms filled with folks I hear having a great time until 4am. I was up with our LVIPS Hospitality Suite till 2:30 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and things broke up early Sunday a 1am.
Friday the rooms were busy until we opened registration and the Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show Smoking Lounge at 5pm. The line was long when we opened the doors but we managed with the help of our wives and volunteers to get everyone in pretty quickly. The Collectors Showcase was a hit. We had 6 8ft tables full of some great wood to look at including a WO Larsen retrospective laid out with a printed handout by my buddy Rex Poggenpohl. I showed off my little Castello shape 30 collection and was able to add another piece to that group with a Perla Nera the next day!
Saturday came early but guys were waiting to setup when we opened the door at 8am. There was another long line waiting for the show to open to the public at 10am. Again with the help from our wives and volunteers we got people in very quickly. We were overwhelmed with raffle donations and ticket sales. With the help of volunteers we pulled numbers for around 30 very generous prize lots at 2 and 4pm followed by the drawing for the pre sale pipe sets. A lot of people went home very happy they bought raffle tickets. We really wanted to welcome the YTPC and social media pipe groups to the show and content creators kept our 2 "social media studio" tables busy throughout the show Saturday and Sunday. Checkout our various hashtags starting with #LVIPS2022 and #vegasppipeshow and go from there for pictures and search Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show on YouTube and where you download podcasts.
The Saturday Awards Dinner exceeded exceptions with 88 tickets sold. Dinner was delicious and Show Award Clocks were given to Kurt Ballbey, Best Pipe of Show, Murf's Sculpted Pipes, Best Hobbyist Display and Smokingpipes, Best Industry Display Nate King gave an interesting talk about his world in transitioning from being an Indy Car pit lane mechanic to pipe carver. The smoking lounge was packed till it closed at midnight and everyone headed to the 14th floor to keep the party going late.
Sunday was another good day for sales and fellowship. The lounge and "social media studio" tables were busy right up to when the show closed at 3 and we cleared the room at 5pm before we again took the smoke filled fun to the 14th floor for another late night before we said goodbye in the morning.
Thanks to our Sponsors, The Virtual Pipe Club, C&D, PipesMagazine.com, Cup O' Joes, Sutliff a McBarron Company, TinBids, Savinelli, PipeStud, Missouri Meerschaum and Friends Fred Janusek, Bill Pope, Rick Newcombe and especially to everyone who donated to and bought raffle tickets. Until we gather in Vegas again in 2023 please support other the pipes show in your area! Thanks, Dave
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Post by trailboss on Oct 28, 2022 7:37:45 GMT -5
A great summation, Dave! All of the Vegas pipe shows that I have attended were enjoyable, this one had took it up a few notches, the reboot was noticeable.
I missed all of the late night 14th floor stuff, I like my sleep too much and dislike being groggy, fun for those that are night owls though..
Dave and Brian did a great job.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Nov 4, 2022 18:03:57 GMT -5
Finally got around to looking at these. Great pics and thanks for sharing! A lot of familiar faces in those pics. |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 4, 2022 22:07:20 GMT -5
You are too kind, John...my pics didn't cover a smidgeon of people you probably know. I get caught up in the fellowship of the hobby so much, that I fail at taking pics. Fellowshipping is more fun.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Nov 4, 2022 22:38:11 GMT -5
You are too kind, John...my pics didn't cover a smidgeon of people you probably know. I get caught up in the fellowship of the hobby so much, that I fail at taking pics. Fellowshipping is more fun. I don’t take that many pics and I never think to ask someone to take my pic with a friend. I really should. |
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