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Post by mel64us on Jan 13, 2019 23:11:59 GMT -5
Mine was the 2005 Chicagoland Pipe and Tobacciana Show in 2005. I went out of curiosity, said I would only buy one pipe. Five or six hours later, I walked out with 7 new pipes and about $200 or more in free tobacco samples. ( And the desire to return in 2006, which I did)
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Post by AJ on Jan 13, 2019 23:25:36 GMT -5
I attended my first pipe show either in 2014 or 2015. It was the TAPs in Raleigh. It was there I met my friend JimInks who still, btw, needs to send me the two tins of Rotary Navy Cut he promised to send to me. Lol!
AJ
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 13, 2019 23:35:01 GMT -5
Kansas City Pipe Show 2018 met Dave and Jack good guys good times!!
PS Won the KC pipe club pipe!!
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jan 13, 2019 23:38:30 GMT -5
I attended my first pipe show either in 2014 or 2015. It was the TAPs in Raleigh. It was there I met my friend JimInks who still, btw, needs to send me the two tins of Rotary Navy Cut he promised to send to me. Lol! AJ Same here AJ. It was 2016. Also met MGTarheel and others. |
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Post by AJ on Jan 13, 2019 23:48:54 GMT -5
I believe you are correct. I met MGTarheel too. Did I meet you at that time?
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jan 13, 2019 23:56:52 GMT -5
I believe you are correct. I met MGTarheel too. Did I meet you at that time? AJ Yessir, if I recall correctly. |
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Post by AJ on Jan 13, 2019 23:59:48 GMT -5
I know we’ve met but couldn’t remember where and when.
AJ
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Post by just ol ed on Jan 14, 2019 1:07:00 GMT -5
back "in the day" when had decent income (pre getting Reaganized in '89) was able to set aside some decent funding after taking care of necessities. Was what was considered the 1st "real" pipe show in '87. The late BarryLevin Expo near Boston. Won Best Freehand Collection for 5-pieces from Milt Kalnitz, well known Buffalo, NY carver. Was big time encouraged by Rich "Jaws" Esserman, the organizer along with Mr. Levin. If any other ol timers happened to be there, you'd probably recognize me from bei ng side man to Sailorman Jack's x-rated sailor ditties (was the MC). Wish somebody else had been around back then to be at that show. If so, plz reply here or PM me.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by daveinlax on Jan 14, 2019 1:52:50 GMT -5
Was big time encouraged by Rich "Jaws" Esserman, the organizer along with Mr. Levin. If any other ol timers happened to be there, you'd probably recognize me from bei ng side man to Sailorman Jack's x-rated sailor ditties (was the MC). Wish somebody else had been around back then to be at that show. If so, plz reply here or PM me. Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY LoL! I wasn't there but I heard about it from Esserman. I did get to hear Jack's spiel and singing at a NASPC Show before he passed.
My first show was the St Louis Gateway Show in 1997. I caught the bug and have been to over 100 shows which is probably around 300 hotel room nights of smoke filled fun.  |
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Post by daveinlax on Jan 14, 2019 1:59:08 GMT -5
Mine was the 2005 Chicagoland Pipe and Tobacciana Show in 2005. I went out of curiosity, said I would only buy one pipe. Five or six hours later, I walked out with 7 new pipes and about $200 or more in free tobacco samples. ( And the desire to return in 2006, which I did) Those were the good old days before the ban and we took over Pheasant Run. You'd wash your face and the towel would be brown. |
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Post by Scott W on Jan 17, 2019 12:47:24 GMT -5
Ny pipe show last year.
Loved every minute of it. Got about 7 pipes and a nice amount of baccy. Will be going back this year
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Post by rmb on Jan 17, 2019 15:57:11 GMT -5
Hasn’t happened yet! Probably not this year either but you never know!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2019 1:23:53 GMT -5
Doubt if I ever will attend one. Gotta be like going to a strip club. Lots of beautiful things that I cannot afford or play with, or take home.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jan 18, 2019 7:48:39 GMT -5
Kansas City! It was for my 53rd birthday last year. Suzette and I had the most wonderful time
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Post by kbareit on Jan 18, 2019 7:55:01 GMT -5
Planning on Chicago being my first one this year. It's nice that I'm familiar where it's at as I have been at Pheasant Run several times for the Coin Op shows.
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Post by daveinlax on Jan 18, 2019 10:11:49 GMT -5
Planning on Chicago being my first one this year. It's nice that I'm familiar where it's at as I have been at Pheasant Run several times for the Coin Op shows. Chicago is the one show not to miss! I still get a little weak in the knees walking in. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2019 12:04:06 GMT -5
Did the CORPS show I guess about 5-6 years ago. It was great to chat face to face with pipe makers I have conversed with online.
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Post by kbareit on Jan 18, 2019 12:16:32 GMT -5
Planning on Chicago being my first one this year. It's nice that I'm familiar where it's at as I have been at Pheasant Run several times for the Coin Op shows. Chicago is the one show not to miss! I still get a little weak in the knees walking in. What are the best days to be there? I was thinking of being there Friday, Saturday and getting back on Sunday. |
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Post by mel64us on Jan 19, 2019 10:52:04 GMT -5
Planning on Chicago being my first one this year. It's nice that I'm familiar where it's at as I have been at Pheasant Run several times for the Coin Op shows. Chicago is the one show not to miss! I still get a little weak in the knees walking in. I know what you mean. My first trip was the last year smoking was allowed inside. Wonderful atmosphere. Now, smoking is only allowed outside or in the smoking tent. Huge tent, food and drink vendor, and pipe smoke aroma. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Jan 19, 2019 11:06:27 GMT -5
Chicago is the one show not to miss! I still get a little weak in the knees walking in. What are the best days to be there? I was thinking of being there Friday, Saturday and getting back on Sunday. Those are the core days to be there. Usually, Thursday evening until about 4pm on Sunday is when the most people are there. |
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Post by Darin on Jan 19, 2019 13:49:48 GMT -5
Since these are always in BIG cities with BIG crowds … count me out.
I enjoy attending the AZ Pipe Club meetings, when I can, and talking pipes and tobacco with a small group.
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 19, 2019 13:59:37 GMT -5
Don't think I'll get to one myself. Closest would be Vegas. Problem is, I can't stand the noise there.
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Post by kirk13 on Jan 19, 2019 16:42:12 GMT -5
Can't imagine one happening over here!
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Post by daveinlax on Jan 19, 2019 17:54:05 GMT -5
Chicago is the one show not to miss! I still get a little weak in the knees walking in. I know what you mean. My first trip was the last year smoking was allowed inside. Wonderful atmosphere. Now, smoking is only allowed outside or in the smoking tent. Huge tent, food and drink vendor, and pipe smoke aroma. We just chip in on the reduced cleaning fee so we have a comfortable spot to gather at night but I (and the table holders)miss the good old days when the mega center and hotel were smoke friendly. |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 19, 2019 20:17:52 GMT -5
My first and second pipe shows I went to were both in Vegas, I doubt I will take the trek to Chicago anytime soon. Vegas hits the mark for me, inexpensive to get to, inexpensive room rates, and plenty of pipes for me to see. And, you can legally carry Roscoe with you, Illinois doesn't like me or Roscoe.
I like smoking on the floor, don't care to have to sit out in a tent.And..the Vegas show falls on or near my birthday...The opening day is on my birthday this year.
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Post by libertysmoke on Jan 20, 2019 10:12:36 GMT -5
Hoping to go to the {3 / 9 ?} NY show in Newark NJ this year ... Would be my 1st .
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Post by Scott W on Jan 20, 2019 13:23:52 GMT -5
Hoping to go to the {3 / 9 ?} NY show in Newark NJ this year ... Would be my 1st . Send me a msg when you’re there. Love to meet up. |
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Post by priest2705 on Jan 20, 2019 16:26:16 GMT -5
Haven't been to one yet. Unfortunately, didn't decide to pick up the pipe again until after the CORPS show here in Richmond last year. But, I will definitely be going this year, and considering the Raleigh show in April, trying to work it out with one of my friends
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Post by kxg on Jan 20, 2019 19:29:50 GMT -5
I hope to go to the Kansas City show this year. My vocation requires me to work on Sunday, and given I live in the sticks, weekend shows are difficult. But, my son and his family live in KC, so I can take vacation, see my granddaughter, and take in the show. Interestingly, I discovered he lives only a few blocks from the B&M that houses the club that sponsors the show. I see the planets aligning.
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Post by libertysmoke on Jan 20, 2019 23:48:11 GMT -5
Hoping to go to the {3 / 9 ?} NY show in Newark NJ this year ... Would be my 1st . Send me a msg when you’re there. Love to meet up. I most certainly will Scott ! Maybe {PM} before that ... ? |
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