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Post by pappyjoe on Mar 22, 2019 9:02:23 GMT -5
The local B&M I use is Mayan Imports in Metairie, LA. Last night was their Annual Pipe Night and Long Smoke competition. While my time was just under an hour (my best time is 1 hr., 27 mins.) it was still good enough for 1st loser status. That meant I got to choose from the 5 prize pipes after the winner. His time was 1 hr. 10 mins. and he fell in love with a Rocky Patel Freehand. My choice was THE BEST pipe on the table, an Ardor Venere V64. I feel like I was the real winner. I also won a Xikar Pipe Lighter as a door prize.  |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 22, 2019 9:11:59 GMT -5
 I agree, you were the big winner.
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 22, 2019 9:16:34 GMT -5
Wow, you really were a winner. That's a great prize.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Mar 22, 2019 9:54:21 GMT -5
Beautiful pipe...congratulations!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 10:00:30 GMT -5
Great looking pipe Joe. Congratulations!
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Post by kbareit on Mar 22, 2019 10:00:49 GMT -5
Congrats on a fine pipe. If I could that for for not winning I'd lose every time.  |
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Post by mpuffington on Mar 22, 2019 10:09:53 GMT -5
Congratulations on "winning" such a beautiful pipe.
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Post by Darin on Mar 22, 2019 10:25:38 GMT -5
Nice ... congrats and enjoy!  |
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Post by kxg on Mar 22, 2019 10:34:32 GMT -5
Sometimes a loss is just as good as a win! Congrats!
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 22, 2019 10:56:42 GMT -5
Congrats! Enjoy that beauty.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Mar 22, 2019 12:28:10 GMT -5
...agreed....enjoy that fine Ardor...
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Post by sperrytops on Mar 22, 2019 12:32:32 GMT -5
The local B&M I use is Mayan Imports in Metairie, LA. Last night was their Annual Pipe Night and Long Smoke competition. While my time was just under an hour (my best time is 1 hr., 27 mins.) it was still good enough for 1st loser status. That meant I got to choose from the 5 prize pipes after the winner. His time was 1 hr. 10 mins. and he fell in love with a Rocky Patel Freehand. My choice was THE BEST pipe on the table, an Ardor Venere V64. I feel like I was the real winner. I also won a Xikar Pipe Lighter as a door prize. Wow, pappyjoe, I'd take an Ardor over a Patel anytime. You are the real winner. That's a beautiful pipe. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 14:21:00 GMT -5
Joe, that’s a stunning Freehand.....hope you enjoy for many happy and healthy years of smoking pleasure 👌👍👍
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Post by puffy on Mar 22, 2019 14:55:20 GMT -5
Beautiful Pipe..Congratulations
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Post by pappyjoe on Mar 22, 2019 16:39:07 GMT -5
Breaking in the Ardor. The pipe was carved by Doreilo Rovera in 2016.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 16:42:30 GMT -5
Joe, that hat, beard and new pipe.....simply fabulous. Thanks for sharing 👍. Once again......congratulations.
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Post by That Falls Guy on Mar 22, 2019 16:43:07 GMT -5
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Post by sperrytops on Mar 22, 2019 16:46:42 GMT -5
Breaking in the Ardor. The pipe was carved by Doreilo Rovera in 2016. Joe, that pipe looks like it was made for you. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 22, 2019 17:08:12 GMT -5
You da Man Joe, pipe suits you, it’s a beauty.
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 22, 2019 17:31:56 GMT -5
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Post by Mac on Mar 22, 2019 17:34:00 GMT -5
Congratulations! You didn't lose at all!
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Post by roadsdiverged on Mar 22, 2019 20:58:23 GMT -5
Beautiful pipe sir!
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Post by Scott W on Mar 23, 2019 17:50:11 GMT -5
Breaking in the Ardor. The pipe was carved by Doreilo Rovera in 2016. Looks good on you my man, enjoy it, it’s beautiful 👍 |
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Post by instymp on Mar 23, 2019 18:46:34 GMT -5
Nice!!
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Post by MintDragon on Mar 24, 2019 1:51:06 GMT -5
win without winning. congratulations!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2019 2:53:30 GMT -5
Perfect match pipe and owner.
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Post by desolbones on Mar 24, 2019 3:41:23 GMT -5
This kinda blows "2nd place is first place loser" out of the water.
Mighty fine pipe, may she smoke well and long
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 24, 2019 23:06:57 GMT -5
I want to join your pipe club. 👍👍😎🤠
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Post by pappyjoe on Mar 25, 2019 6:40:47 GMT -5
I want to join your pipe club. 👍👍😎🤠 Anytime, Just come on down! The Annual Pipe Night is something the local Tinderbox started years ago and when it started to close Mayan Imports bought the shop out and opened in a new location. They also hired the two guys running the Tinderbox and decided to continue the Pipe Night. Steve Monjure, owner of Monjure International, donates the most expensive prize pipe. The three previous years it's been Rinaldo Triads but this year he donated the Ardor. He also has a display set up with pipes for sell at 20% discount. This year we also had Bill Haggerty, the regional sales rep for Savinelli and Peterson at the event and he was selling the pipes on display at 20% discount also. One of the prize pipes was a Savinelli, also. All I can say is it's good to have a shop that is knowledgeable about pipes and pipe tobacco as well as cigars. They are also supporters of the New Orleans Pipe Club and hosts of monthly meeting in their smoking lounge. |
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I agree, you were the big winner. 
