Well, here we are. Another fine and clear Sunday morning in God's country and the end of the first ever "Pipes of the Famous" give-away. With a free pipe up for grabs I'm surprised that this didn't generate a little more action, but maybe it's good it went under the rader as those that would greedily bicker and bitch about rules and bylaws and all that didn't show up, thank goodness.
And so...on to the important stuff...the winner. Drumroll please.................
And the winner is.......Airborne!
Airborm's entry of "Prince Albert" was chosen for several reason's. First, because it was correct. I know, I know...I'm always a niggler for the basics. In addition, he made significant and cogent contributions to this thread in terms of basic research, backstory and even sidestory. So even though he's up there in the clutches of our good neighbor and friend (let's all hum a few bars of 'Oh, Canada' for background) to the North...and so shipping will be a hassle...he deserves his pipe and to smoke it too. Ultimately, I gotta say that his clarification re: Howard Duff in the 'great Spade print ad controversy' pretty much cinched it for him. Now THAT'S the kind of insight and effort that set's man apart! Kudos, and well deserved.
All he has to do to claim and receive his prizes (nudge, nudge...wink, wink) is to agree via posting here (just post here that you agree and pm me your mailing address) that he will provide us with a photo of himself smoking his new pipe. This is both for the sake of verification and for fun.
Keep watch on these hallowed pages. This little contest was posted in the 'jar' as it related to that topic most closely. Future contests could pop up almost anywhere.
Thanks one and all for your interest and participation.
And so...on to the important stuff...the winner. Drumroll please.................
And the winner is.......Airborne!
Airborm's entry of "Prince Albert" was chosen for several reason's. First, because it was correct. I know, I know...I'm always a niggler for the basics. In addition, he made significant and cogent contributions to this thread in terms of basic research, backstory and even sidestory. So even though he's up there in the clutches of our good neighbor and friend (let's all hum a few bars of 'Oh, Canada' for background) to the North...and so shipping will be a hassle...he deserves his pipe and to smoke it too. Ultimately, I gotta say that his clarification re: Howard Duff in the 'great Spade print ad controversy' pretty much cinched it for him. Now THAT'S the kind of insight and effort that set's man apart! Kudos, and well deserved.
All he has to do to claim and receive his prizes (nudge, nudge...wink, wink) is to agree via posting here (just post here that you agree and pm me your mailing address) that he will provide us with a photo of himself smoking his new pipe. This is both for the sake of verification and for fun.
Keep watch on these hallowed pages. This little contest was posted in the 'jar' as it related to that topic most closely. Future contests could pop up almost anywhere.
Thanks one and all for your interest and participation.
