Bought a Teipen in St Louis

Great pipe and thanks for the pics!

When in St. Louis, riding up the arch is an experience. The elevators are designed to ride up the curve, so they are like little ferris wheel chairs but enclosed. It reminded me of riding in a clothes dryer but with no spinning. The view is good but the windows narrow. The whole structure sways slightly in a strong wind.
That's a handsome pipe, elegant. The hotel looks pretty nice, grand. Looks like a good trip!

Any more pictures of the show?

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I found these on FaceBook

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The show was packed shoulder to shoulder till about 3 when people started clearing out.


I got in early Thursday and enjoyed my usual Hot Salami with Provel Cheese at Gioia's Deli. That late afternoon/evening we enjoyed smoke filled room with the gang and I took delivery of my only pipe of the weekend.
Friday we toured some of the local cigar shops where we were offered some great discounts. The club had a well attended reception/pre sale on Friday night with snacks and a generous open bar.
The show is much smaller than it was but it is always brings out the locals. I've never seen so much interest in Lane Ltd's table like there was Saturday. I guess it helps to have a fetching young lady in a black tank top to get grizzled old pipe collectors to line up for a sample!
The 2nd floor lounge was the place to be for a smoke and conversation in the comfort of vintage leather furniture.

The lodge is vintage, very comfortable and very unique!
Saturday night was another lively smoke filled room that didn't break up till the wee hours and we said our good nights and goodbyes till we meet again in Chicago.

My humble haul. 8O