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  1. craiginthecorn

    Peterson Pipe of the Year 2023

    AroEnglish is right. Also, they're numbered, so no. They may could still resurrect the shape again in another line, like the SPD, or maybe a club pipe, like PSOI.
  2. craiginthecorn

    Peterson Pipe of the Year 2023

    This one was really up my alley. I'm a lover of classic bent shapes and like p-lip mouthpieces on them. I dislike p-lips on straight pipes, however. So, I sprung for the natural. I wanted a smooth for this one because I think it really shows off the gentle curvature of the stummel. The...
  3. craiginthecorn

    Show Off Your Petersons Here!

    Here are a couple. One is the newest Peterson POTY, a natural with really nice, tight birds eye flanks. The second is pretty interesting due to its historical significance, even if it isn't the most attractive Pete in my collection. It's the very first Peterson POTY ever produced - #1/1000...
  4. craiginthecorn

    Show Off Your Petersons Here!

    The Terracotta is such a great, classic finish. Glad that they've brought it back. I tend to like the straight Peterson spigots the best. Beautiful piece!
  5. craiginthecorn

    Re-Hydrating Tobacco

    On a short-term basis, the best method is to pack your pipe and breathe through it, moistening the tobacco with your breath. It's surprisingly effective. Do not directly apply water to the tobacco. It works for a short time, but can lead to molding. Of you have a tin, take a couple squares of...
  6. craiginthecorn

    Saludos desde Argentina

    ¡Bienvenidos! Check out my good friend, Claudio Darin's Buenos Aires-based pipe business, Estate Pipes Buenos Aires - https://www.estatepipesba.com.ar/
  7. craiginthecorn

    What Cigar are You Smoking? 2023

    La Aroma de Cuba is consistently excellent for me.
  8. craiginthecorn

    Auction Oddities

    How low can they go? This really is disgusting.
  9. craiginthecorn

    Lester Young is the US Slow Smoking Champion!

    I think I can get a photo of the stand made for the 3rd place winner, since a buddy of mine, Allan Boyd, won it. I see him a couple times a month. Would that suffice?
  10. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show - Show Us Your Pics!

    1000%
  11. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show - Show Us Your Pics!

    Check out the #chicagopipeshow2023 hashtag on Instagram. And while you’re at it, be sure to follow @thechicagopipeshow.
  12. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show - Show Us Your Pics!

    There were moments when it was a bit thick, but that tent has a ventilation system that moves tremendous volumes of air. It was remarkably clear in there, considering how many smokers there were inside. I've been in cigar lounges many times where it was far worse.
  13. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show - Show Us Your Pics!

    Duly noted. We tried to do something about the chairs, mostly for safety reasons. Last year, two it three actually broke. A water cooler sounds like a good idea to me. The bar had bottled water. Too bad that the hotel wouldn't setup the bar where they did last year connected to the tent. They...
  14. craiginthecorn

    Lester Young is the US Slow Smoking Champion!

    I noticed after posting those last photos that @crashthegrey was probably just observing and wasn't competing in the Slow Smoke Contest as he was undoubtedly smoking a Greywoodie or Kaywoodie and this year's pipe was a straight Chacom.
  15. craiginthecorn

    Lester Young is the US Slow Smoking Champion!

    A few more from the UPCA Slow Smoke. Be sure to follow @thechicagopipeshow on Instagram. I'll be sharing many more over the coming months. Included are photos of a few forum members, @crashthegrey, @npod, and @pylorns.
  16. craiginthecorn

    Lester Young is the US Slow Smoking Champion!

    Thanks!
  17. craiginthecorn

    THE Chicago Pipe Show — Battle of the Briar, Pt 1

    I tallied the scoresheets, George. Even without the five bonus points, Tommi Ascorti would have won by the slimmest of margins. I'm sure the scoring methodology will be revisited before next year's Battle, but can't say whether it will change.
  18. craiginthecorn

    THE Chicago Pipe Show — Battle of the Briar, Pt 1

    Yes. The grain was specifically excluded from the scoring, but I have to think it still had an effect on the scores. Scotti's block had little grain and quite a few sand pits. I'll get a scoresheet sometime this week and share what they were judged upon, specifically.
  19. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show 2023 Report by James Foster

    Great article, James. Your interviews with the pipe makers have given me a few insights that I hadn't had before, in spite of hearing them talk about themselves before, during, and after the competition. I also want to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge a few members of the Chicago...
  20. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show 2023 Report by James Foster

    Thanks for the kind words regarding the photos!
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