Show Off Your 2012 NASPC Pipe Show Goodies

gwtwdbss

Lifer

Jun 13, 2012

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• Aug 25, 2012

• #1

It was a great show. Well my first show but I was in awe. I really enjoyed talking to Maxim and Briarbird. They are both really great guys. Good time! I didn't want to leave.
Briarbird with awesome Cumberland stem. Great smoker!

Ashton XXX Pebble Grain 211 - from Maxim at pipes2smoke. Perfect size. Beautiful eggplant looking stain. Another great smoker!

Some TAD and samples. I love samples! Childhood's End and Bilbo's Blend were the two pipe show blends. Both GL Pease.

 

hawk60ce

Lifer

Jun 11, 2012

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• Aug 25, 2012

• #2

my Hackert from jaycee. sorry i missed you GW.

 

philobeddoe

Lifer

Oct 31, 2011

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East Indiana

• Aug 25, 2012

• #3

Sorry, no pics, but 2 new estate pipes and met Fred Hanna- got his book, he is a nice guy.

 

grizzly86

Part of the Furniture Now

Apr 5, 2012

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• Aug 25, 2012

• #4

Love that Briarbird! I can't wait to get another.

 

gwtwdbss

Lifer

Jun 13, 2012

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• Aug 25, 2012

• #5

Thanks Grizz. Sweet Hackert Hawk. That looks light enough to take on your run tonight!

 

hawk60ce

Lifer

Jun 11, 2012

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• Aug 25, 2012

• #6

yea...about that...apparently had to register online two days ago...and that didnt get done. i had no clue, wife said she knew but didnt tell me. maybe she really didnt want to do it...
the bowl is massive by the way...

 

gwtwdbss

Lifer

Jun 13, 2012

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• Aug 25, 2012

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Yea it looks pretty big. It's a very nice looking nose warmer though. Running and beer doesn't sound like a good combo. She probably didn't want to nurse bloody kneecaps tonight. :lol:

 

photoman13

Lifer

Mar 30, 2012

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• Aug 25, 2012

• #8

wow. I'm very jealous. I can't wait till I have the funds and will be able to attend one of these shows.

 

bentmike

Lifer

Jan 25, 2012

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• Aug 25, 2012

• #9

My mission down to Dublin was to meet Jason (aka briarbird) he's a great guy! I picked up the Magpie. Also a little Brebbia Go-Go that I've been wanting. A few tins of tobac, a chunk of carnuba and met Fred Hanna and got a signed copy of his book. A fine day for sure. I must have missed some of you guys that were there but I'm sure we bumped elbows anyway.

 

gwtwdbss

Lifer

Jun 13, 2012

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• Aug 25, 2012

• #10

Very nice Mike! I should have bought that book.

 

numbersix

Lifer

Jul 27, 2012

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• Aug 25, 2012

• #11

Congrats @gwtwdbss - what a score! All of you guys who got to go to this show are very lucky - looks like a nice show.

 

jcsoldit

Lifer

Mar 27, 2010

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Wisconsin

• Aug 26, 2012

• #12

Hawk... It was great to meet you in person and I hope you enjoy the Jake Hackert as much as I did.

 

sjpipesmoker

Lifer

Apr 17, 2011

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• Aug 26, 2012

• #13

All nice pick ups...the closest show is in Las Vegas...and I'm in SJ...not sure if i'll ever be able to make it to a show...That Childhoods End seem strange for a name of tobacco...

 

groundsar

Might Stick Around

Nov 22, 2010

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• Aug 26, 2012

• #14

I wasn't able to hang out at the show but I decided I couldn't miss it either. Turned out to be a great choice on my part to at least pay a quick visit. Here's what I ended up leaving with:
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https://picasaweb.google.com/116083229099259353711/2012_08_25#5780956424583688946
https://picasaweb.google.com/116083229099259353711/2012_08_25#5780956367890820690
The pipe is a Claude Romain and the C&D/Two Friends tins are: Meridian,Valle Crusis,English Chocolate, Quiet Nights and then I grabbed up what was left of the sample tin of Celtic Mist for a bargain.All except Celtic Mist are new to me. Also got some wax and a tool not shown. I've had my first bowl in the new pipe (Quiet Nights) and really enjoyed how it smoked.

 

ssjones

Moderator

Staff member

May 11, 2011

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Maryland

postimg.cc

• Aug 26, 2012

• #15

Great pipes guys, looks like a grand time was had by all.

 

bigvan

Lifer

Mar 22, 2011

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• Aug 26, 2012

• #16

As this is the thread dedicated to our newest acquisitions, here are mine.
Sam Learned Brandy. Sam isn't making pipes any more (but I think he's still with us) but he was always known for his horn adornments. This estate has been BARELY smoked and I got it for a great price from Barclay (Columbus pipe shop).

Abe Herbaugh is a new carver from West Virginia and I think his work is VERY impressive. I just wish he would have left the rim smooth with a contrasting stain. Oh well, the kid's still learning.

I don't see Jody Davis estates very often, but I couldn't pass up this Abbot-class freehand.

Finally, this Saucer from Nate King is just wacky. The lines remind me of the star ship Enterprise.

 

lordnoble

Lifer

Jul 13, 2010

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• Aug 26, 2012

• #17

Those are amazing pics, guys! Color my jealous! Someday I'll make it to a show. Not sure my wallet and bank account will like it though. I was really blown away with groundsar's new Claude Romain and bigvan's Jody Davis and Nate King pipes. Some seriously awesome shapes there. Thanks for the reports, gang! Those of us that couldn't make it appreciate it!
-Jason