Chicago International Pipe & Tobacco Show 2014
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Help Support Brothers of Briar:
Two weeks from today, I will be hanging out in the smoking tent.
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It's getting so close now. I've really been looking forward to this since arriving home from last year's. I'll definitely drop by and see you, Rev. Can't wait to see what you've been working on in person.
Carlos- I was looking around for you last year to no avail. Any way I can talk you into wearing a parrot on your shoulder, tin foil hat... Anything to make you easy to spot?
Carlos- I was looking around for you last year to no avail. Any way I can talk you into wearing a parrot on your shoulder, tin foil hat... Anything to make you easy to spot?
I am already like an elephant in a china shop. :lol: Often surrounded by bass players. I do try to be near a fresh air point. The tent sometimes gets a bit stuff, so look to a table near a doorway.
A week from today! Pipe seminar starts on Wednesday. I will arrive on Thursday. Not sure what the weather may be like yet. It's going to be cool early next week, but by the time the show starts it could be nice. Let's hope for great weather!
I'll be there so be sure to stop by the Smokingpipes.com table and say hello!
Last year a few brothers got together and had some drinks in somebody's room...
Rev, how did you like that old Solani?? I'm looking forward to checking out your table! :cheers:
Last year a few brothers got together and had some drinks in somebody's room...
Rev, how did you like that old Solani?? I'm looking forward to checking out your table! :cheers:
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Only a week to go. I told my wife that next year I'm planning on going for the full time (Thurs-Sun). I still plan on making the most out of Saturday though. BTW, I noticed the itinerary on the site hasn't been updated. Does anyone have a listing of what events are taking place and when throughout the week?
There will be printed events lists posted around the resort, probably starting next Wednesday morning. What I know:
Pipe making seminar Wednesday (4/30) and Thursday (5/1) You will have pre-registered With Brian Ruthenberg to get in.
Thursday 6pm to 10pm in the tent: The Chicago Cigar Show.
Friday starting at 9am in the tent until mid-afternoon or so, should be the: Swap & Smoke This can get crowded and intense. There is vendors, artists, pipe makers selling for several days out of their rooms, in the tent, in the halls, but this Friday event was an instant hit.
Here is the link to an updated show flyer.
http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/show_information/flyers.php
There are seminars, focus groups, over several days. The free Welcome Dinner on Friday has always been superb. For those of you who golf, there is a course right outside the resort and wraps around a portion of it. The views in the spring can be stunning. Check with the Pheasant Run resort pro shop. I think there is a discounted rate on Thursday which may be affiliated with the Cigar Show event.
I have never attended the Saturday evening dinner. For which there is a charge. It's not the money, it's, well, I don't dress up. I would feel like I needed to and this fat man is a lot more comfortable in shorts and a tee shirt. They give you a goodies bag that has plenty of value.
My experiences at the Chicago Show, we say Chicago, but it's really St Charles, IL. I get to the resort and I don't leave it. Anything to keep from having to get out in the traffic up there. There is always plenty of food right at the resort with often more than one choice. You can always get something, even in the tent most of the weekend. The tent does have a bar, so please, if you bring something to drink, leave it in your rooms. The bartenders do try to keep a watch on things. They are good people. For those that must venture out, there is anything you could want to eat within a short trip. The area is a bit touristy and lots of shopping nearby. There is a vintage vinyl record store downtown that I keep meaning to go see.
Speaking of food at the resort, there is several restaurants. Sometimes the restaurants are closed and they do breakfasts in the Atrium. There is also a vendor's breakfast that they let us in and pay a small fee, which I think happens on Sunday morning.
One of the major events for funding the Show is the silent auction. I don't know what I will be spending this year. But I can tell you that it's a great opportunity to pick up some very nice donated items for a reasonable sum. This is done on Saturday, usually ending around 3pm. They will be getting donations almost to the end. So it will be getting busy there after 1pm.
See you there!
Pipe making seminar Wednesday (4/30) and Thursday (5/1) You will have pre-registered With Brian Ruthenberg to get in.
Thursday 6pm to 10pm in the tent: The Chicago Cigar Show.
Friday starting at 9am in the tent until mid-afternoon or so, should be the: Swap & Smoke This can get crowded and intense. There is vendors, artists, pipe makers selling for several days out of their rooms, in the tent, in the halls, but this Friday event was an instant hit.
Here is the link to an updated show flyer.
http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/show_information/flyers.php
There are seminars, focus groups, over several days. The free Welcome Dinner on Friday has always been superb. For those of you who golf, there is a course right outside the resort and wraps around a portion of it. The views in the spring can be stunning. Check with the Pheasant Run resort pro shop. I think there is a discounted rate on Thursday which may be affiliated with the Cigar Show event.
I have never attended the Saturday evening dinner. For which there is a charge. It's not the money, it's, well, I don't dress up. I would feel like I needed to and this fat man is a lot more comfortable in shorts and a tee shirt. They give you a goodies bag that has plenty of value.
My experiences at the Chicago Show, we say Chicago, but it's really St Charles, IL. I get to the resort and I don't leave it. Anything to keep from having to get out in the traffic up there. There is always plenty of food right at the resort with often more than one choice. You can always get something, even in the tent most of the weekend. The tent does have a bar, so please, if you bring something to drink, leave it in your rooms. The bartenders do try to keep a watch on things. They are good people. For those that must venture out, there is anything you could want to eat within a short trip. The area is a bit touristy and lots of shopping nearby. There is a vintage vinyl record store downtown that I keep meaning to go see.
Speaking of food at the resort, there is several restaurants. Sometimes the restaurants are closed and they do breakfasts in the Atrium. There is also a vendor's breakfast that they let us in and pay a small fee, which I think happens on Sunday morning.
One of the major events for funding the Show is the silent auction. I don't know what I will be spending this year. But I can tell you that it's a great opportunity to pick up some very nice donated items for a reasonable sum. This is done on Saturday, usually ending around 3pm. They will be getting donations almost to the end. So it will be getting busy there after 1pm.
See you there!
Here is the full schedule of events.
More on the item listed called the "Chicago Bowl". I asked one of the club members about it.
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dude, that was so tasty. So sorry about that. I felt so bad... until I smoked its.ireland":l1f370ok said:
I sincerely hope I don't embarrass myself, I will be at the table next to Grant Batson and Steve Liskey, so I will have friends near by, but man, what an intimidating pair they are
rev
Chicago show events start today. I'll be there starting tomorrow.
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Getting all my ducks in a row for an early Saturday road trip. Can't wait.
I swear. You would never have recognized The Rev. He shaved his beard off!
Met up with a lot of old friends. Fondled pipes. Discussed just about everything. Solved all the worlds problems. And it's only Thursday.
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Met up with a lot of old friends. Fondled pipes. Discussed just about everything. Solved all the worlds problems. And it's only Thursday.
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This is a clear violation of the rules. How am I to identify and harass my brethren if they go changing their appearance? Admittedly, he has a table that should be reasonably identifiable, but still. I call shenanigans. Can't wait to see you, brothers. Leaving bright and early in the morning to get there by "doors open".Carlos":2xuvjwao said:
Take and post lots of pics w/captions so we can live vicariously through all those of you who are fortunate to attend this grand sounding event!
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Cheers,
RR
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Cheers,
RR
I haven't been taking any pics. To be fair, the cloudy weather made it dingy in the tent. But the crowd today was outstanding all day. The pre-show was really busy. Well, just a couple pics. one little purchase. A Jerry Crawford pipe.
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Great pipe Carlos. Jerry Crawford make some super pipes, mostly on the smaller size and very well executed designs and sandblasts like the one you bought. Good for you, enjoy.
Thanks for the updates on the show, first time I'm not there in years.
Andy
Thanks for the updates on the show, first time I'm not there in years.
Andy