scottbtdmb
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Good evening Brothers,
Just got home from the NY Pipe Show and wanted to relay the great time I had to those who attended and those who were unable to go. Left Maryland around 2:00 Fri afternoon with two other guys from the Chesapeake Club and made the 3 hour trek to the show. Arrived around 5 and after unpacking, enjoyed a nice dinner in the hotel's restaurant. Spent some of the evening hanging out with Rich Esserman, members of the Chesapeake Club, and a few guys that came out from St. Louis. The remainder of the evening was spent in our hotel room smoking some well aged tobacco, drinking some fine beer, and listening to some relaxing music. Kicking back Fri night with my fellow Brothers, enjoying each other's company, and anticipating the show, was probably my favorite part of the whole weekend. Pipe smoking is truly a great hobby that supports camaraderie and fellowship, which one of the aspects I most enjoy!
After hitting the sack relatively early, we got up arond 7:30 and enjoyed another great meal at the hotel's restaurant. For hotel style food, the grub is pretty decent at the hotel and the price isn't too shabby either. We got into the show a few minutes before 10 and helped our club to set up our table. After circling the room a half dozen times or so, I finally settled on a nice pot shape Posella that Lucca was selling at the Radice table. At $150, I thought that the pipe was a steal, and between the beautiful rustication and it being my favorite pipe shape, I was extremely satisfied with the purchase. While I didn't pick up any more pipes the remainder of the show, I made it a point to socialize with as many of the vendors as possible and was also fortunate enough to meet several Brothers, including Lou (skaukatt), Sean (doverpipes), Les (lestrout), and Andy (docwatson). Gentleman, it was a pleasure meeting all of you and I only wish we had been afforded the luxury of being able to smoke at the show so that we could have sat down and enjoyed a pipe together. Aside from the Brothers that I met, I had a nice time chatting with Russ Ouelette, and was able to grab a couple samples of his fine blends, included his newest English "Cerberus". I smoked some on the ride home and believe me when I say that it is a wonderful, full-bodied English, with some Kentucky thrown in that really amps up the blend!
Additionally, I spent some time talking to the wonderful Louise from Hermit Tobacco, my old pal Steve Monjure at the Monjure International Table, Bob Herbert and Mel, and numerous other folks! I think that the vibe at this year's show was very positive compared to the last few years. Maybe it was the sunny weather (rained the last couple years), or maybe it was a better turn out than recent years. Whatever it was, I left the show feeling reaffirmed about this great hobby. There are so many wonderful people out there in the pipe community and everyone comes from different walks of life. Whether someone is a CEO or a ditch digger, everyone is on the same plane at a pipe show. In closing, I just want to say to everyone on here that may be up in the air about going to a show that is near by or perhaps a 3 or 4 hour drive. PLEASE GO!!! As long as we stand together as a community and attend the shows, they will continue to take place! I think that this is a very important message and I hope all of you will attend shows this year and support the pipe community.
Thanks,
Scott
Just got home from the NY Pipe Show and wanted to relay the great time I had to those who attended and those who were unable to go. Left Maryland around 2:00 Fri afternoon with two other guys from the Chesapeake Club and made the 3 hour trek to the show. Arrived around 5 and after unpacking, enjoyed a nice dinner in the hotel's restaurant. Spent some of the evening hanging out with Rich Esserman, members of the Chesapeake Club, and a few guys that came out from St. Louis. The remainder of the evening was spent in our hotel room smoking some well aged tobacco, drinking some fine beer, and listening to some relaxing music. Kicking back Fri night with my fellow Brothers, enjoying each other's company, and anticipating the show, was probably my favorite part of the whole weekend. Pipe smoking is truly a great hobby that supports camaraderie and fellowship, which one of the aspects I most enjoy!
After hitting the sack relatively early, we got up arond 7:30 and enjoyed another great meal at the hotel's restaurant. For hotel style food, the grub is pretty decent at the hotel and the price isn't too shabby either. We got into the show a few minutes before 10 and helped our club to set up our table. After circling the room a half dozen times or so, I finally settled on a nice pot shape Posella that Lucca was selling at the Radice table. At $150, I thought that the pipe was a steal, and between the beautiful rustication and it being my favorite pipe shape, I was extremely satisfied with the purchase. While I didn't pick up any more pipes the remainder of the show, I made it a point to socialize with as many of the vendors as possible and was also fortunate enough to meet several Brothers, including Lou (skaukatt), Sean (doverpipes), Les (lestrout), and Andy (docwatson). Gentleman, it was a pleasure meeting all of you and I only wish we had been afforded the luxury of being able to smoke at the show so that we could have sat down and enjoyed a pipe together. Aside from the Brothers that I met, I had a nice time chatting with Russ Ouelette, and was able to grab a couple samples of his fine blends, included his newest English "Cerberus". I smoked some on the ride home and believe me when I say that it is a wonderful, full-bodied English, with some Kentucky thrown in that really amps up the blend!
Additionally, I spent some time talking to the wonderful Louise from Hermit Tobacco, my old pal Steve Monjure at the Monjure International Table, Bob Herbert and Mel, and numerous other folks! I think that the vibe at this year's show was very positive compared to the last few years. Maybe it was the sunny weather (rained the last couple years), or maybe it was a better turn out than recent years. Whatever it was, I left the show feeling reaffirmed about this great hobby. There are so many wonderful people out there in the pipe community and everyone comes from different walks of life. Whether someone is a CEO or a ditch digger, everyone is on the same plane at a pipe show. In closing, I just want to say to everyone on here that may be up in the air about going to a show that is near by or perhaps a 3 or 4 hour drive. PLEASE GO!!! As long as we stand together as a community and attend the shows, they will continue to take place! I think that this is a very important message and I hope all of you will attend shows this year and support the pipe community.
Thanks,
Scott