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Chicago 2024: Who's going?
Me too. I was eyeing a small billiard with a very short bamboo extension with the highest translucency rating. I looked at it a couple of times. I had already blown my budget, though. It's not a material that I was familiar with and something that is now on my list for the future.- craiginthecorn
- Post #109
- Forum: Pipe Events
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Jim's Sutliff Blackthorn Shillelagh Review.
These tins were a great deal at the Chicago Pipe Show — $20. They were also selling tins of Maple Shadows, which makes me think that maybe it’ll be sold once again this year. Or maybe Jeremy just had a stash. I smoked my first bowl of Blackthorn Shillelagh a couple days ago. I thought it was...- craiginthecorn
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Chicago 2024: Who's going?
I forgot to share these in my previous post. Essentially, they're Chinese kiserus. Both purchased from Muxhiang.- craiginthecorn
- Post #105
- Forum: Pipe Events
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Chicago 2024: Who's going?
When we did the walkthrough, Vera Florov was saying that she was glad that our rooms weren't the updated style for the very reason you're mentioning, Jon. I really appreciated the large bureau with, I think, four drawers. I like minimalism, but geez, that sounds underdone.- craiginthecorn
- Post #102
- Forum: Pipe Events
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Chicago 2024: Who's going?
I was busy almost the entire show with handling one thing or another, but still brought home some pipes. The meerschaum is a Celebi reverse calabash with some very nice lattice work. The billiard is a Chinese maker named, I believe, Yuan Mei. I was taken by the choices the carver made for...- craiginthecorn
- Post #101
- Forum: Pipe Events
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Chicago 2024: Who's going?
Ha! I literally had pulled out my money to buy that very pipe from Adam Sheehan! I paused and asked Adam if he could make a similar one, minus the horn adornment. He said I shouldn't buy this one if I wasn't 100% in love with it, so I left it for you! I bought a beautiful pipe from him last...- craiginthecorn
- Post #99
- Forum: Pipe Events
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Experience with Vintage Dunhill Rollagas Lighters from eBay?
Since I bought a Rollagas, I've barely used any of my Old Boy-style lighters. I'm addicted to the quick and easy flame adjustment. I have bought three used lighters, all in near perfect condition and all at least 30 years old. They averaged around $90, iirc. Many sellers will have at least...- craiginthecorn
- Post #13
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Experience with Vintage Dunhill Rollagas Lighters from eBay?
I have done the same and have converted three of them successfully. I'd be lying if I said it was easy. The only part that's really difficult, IMO, is getting the"wick" right. It's just a tiny piece of cotton between the gas valve and the needle valve. Too much or too little creates either a...- craiginthecorn
- Post #12
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Chicago 2024: Who's going?
The Livestream is available HERE. It was great fun. Although it is on Jeff the Chef's channel, yours truly was the cameraman. We had originally planned to have the camera mounted on a tripod because we wanted to be sure not to get in the way of the carvers or obstruct the view of any of the...- craiginthecorn
- Post #96
- Forum: Pipe Events
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What Does “System” Pipe Mean?
I think the metal condensers on the higher-end versions work better than the ones on the standard models, which are essentially an elongated tenon. I rather like System pipes.- craiginthecorn
- Post #36
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Lester Young Repeats as USA Slow Smoking Champion!
Congratulations, Les! A three-peat in 2025!- craiginthecorn
- Post #26
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Indian River Tobacco Traders - Newaygo Michigan
I haven't been to the location that you mentioned, but have been to their shop in Wyoming, MI, just outside of Grand Rapids. They had a fairly extensive array of pipes and pipe tobacco at that time, which was in about 2018.- craiginthecorn
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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Swan Neck Indulgence
Before I read your description of the backstory of the logo, I was reminded of Clarence Mickles who was said to have claimed that he used two white spots because his pipes were twice as good as a Dunhill. By that line of thinking that would make your pipe.... 😉 Great job. Beautiful pipe. Why am...- craiginthecorn
- Post #45
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Chicago Pipe Show Discounted Room Rates Ending March 19
The hotel has granted an extension to our discounted hotel rate, but I'm not sure for how long. If you are planning to go and still haven't made a reservation, go to chicagopipeshow.com for the reservation link.- craiginthecorn
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Events
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Chicago Pipe Show Discounted Room Rates Ending March 19
Tomorrow is the last day, my friends. This is just for discounted Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago room rates. You can stay elsewhere, of course. And tickets are available anytime, including at the door. Our early bird discount period on admission has ended, but you can still skip the lines and...- craiginthecorn
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Events