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  1. craiginthecorn

    Lester Young is the US Slow Smoking Champion!

    Unfortunately, I don't have pics of the pipe stands. I might have them in an overhead shot of the prize table. I have a photo of Allan Boyd being presented with the 3rd place pipe stand, but it's not very visible.
  2. craiginthecorn

    Lester Young is the US Slow Smoking Champion!

    Yes, it was at the Chicago Show. Dave, do you know who the women's champion was? Allan Boyd was the 3rd place winner. I don't recall who won 2nd, but I have a ton of photos.
  3. craiginthecorn

    Lester Young is the US Slow Smoking Champion!

    IRRC, it was around 1:05, but I have a feeling that Lester ended it earlier than he needed to after achieving his victory.
  4. craiginthecorn

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

    We had a change in format. It was ONE hour, start to finish. They produced three excellent pipes, in spite of the limitations of time and equipment.
  5. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show Update

    I’ll keep an eye out for that distinctive beard! I hope to meet you there.
  6. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show Update

    CORRECTION! The new deadline for reservations at our discounted rate is now April 6th! However, the number of rooms added to our block was small — 15 additional rooms for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We’re going to try twisting some arms to see if we can’t do better, but that’s where we’re...
  7. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show Update

    It's my understanding that the room block has been expanded, but I still don't know by how many rooms. We had exhausted the original quantity of rooms in our block, but more have been added. The deadline for reservations is reportedly extended to April 15th, but I recommend that if you think...
  8. craiginthecorn

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

    A fun addition to this year’s Chicagoland Pipe and Tobacciana Show will be the brainchild of Jeff Gracik — The Battle of the Briar. This is modeled after TV’s Iron Chef and will feature three carvers who will have about three hours to carve and finish a pipe. Since the competition will be held...
  9. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show Update

    Yes. The $20 Friday Night Welcome banquet requires no reservations. We do require reservations, however, for the Saturday Night Feast where the Doctor and Master of Pipes awards will be presented. There will also be a drawing for a number of prizes, which are most often boxes of cigars. Please...
  10. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show Update

    I have learned that the Marriott has expanded our room block and extended the deadline by something like two additional weeks. If you attempted to book and were told that no more rooms were available at our discounted rates, please try again. I will share the exact details when I have them in hand.
  11. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show Update

    A labor of love. We’re really trying to make the show better every year. Lots of new blood in the show board this year naturally brings some new perspectives. One thing I forgot to mention in terms of change is the Silent Auction. Historically, all of the tables closed at one time. This...
  12. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show Update

    It’s getting close! Less than six weeks away! I have a lengthy update here. I’ll thank you in advance for taking a couple minutes to read through it. As of yesterday morning, the show’s room blocks at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort for Friday and Saturday evenings are over 95% filled. We...
  13. craiginthecorn

    The Generosity of Strangers

    In the first hour after renting my cigar locker at The Humidor of Westmont, a fellow I had never met asked me if I liked Liga Privadas. I told him the the No. 9 is right near the top of my list of favorite cigars. He went to his locker and handed me a Year of the Rat -- a $25-$35 cigar. A few...
  14. craiginthecorn

    Boxed Peter Stokkebye Maker?

    A is a higher grade than K. I don't think Mike said it was different. He only stated that the highest he'd seen was K. The Smokingpipes listing posted above supports this as well. If there's any doubt, have a look at the stellar angel hair grain in this A grade shown in an earlier post. Wow...
  15. craiginthecorn

    Boxed Peter Stokkebye Maker?

    Mike is spot-on. I have several Peter Stokkebye pipes. I believe my highest graded one is a B-grade prince. Fred Hanna told me that he once owned an AA-grade. The bulk of them that I have seen have been in the G-K range. Jorgen Larsen also sold pipes labeled ”Jorgen L”. I believe he developed...
  16. craiginthecorn

    PLS HELP! Is this normal to happen inside the bowl?

    As many have already said, that you have removed the bowl coating is not a problem. It appears that you’re following the long-accepted method of breaking in a pipe by smoking half-bowls. I’m more concerned about the appearance of the bottom half of the bowl than I am the top, where you haven’t...
  17. craiginthecorn

    Calling Aristocob

    There is also the old Aristocob pipe, which isn’t what the OP was referring to. The Aristocob was a space-age-looking metal pipe whose rim was a threaded cap. The bowl was a cob with a small metal fitting in the bottom. The cob inserts could be removed and replaced by unscrewing the cap...
  18. craiginthecorn

    Pete Geek Zippo

    I’m definitely a Pete Geek, although I haven’t achieved formal CPG status. I ordered one. The design is awesome. My experience, however, with the durability of the finish of painted Zippos isn’t great, so this will be more for display than actual use. I believe there will be another...
  19. craiginthecorn

    Show Off Your Danes

    I think Karl Erik pipes are undervalued. Love this piece!
  20. craiginthecorn

    Morgan - Bones

    While I don’t personally own a Bones, I know many who do and there’s almost universal praise for their smoking characteristics. It’s astounding how quickly they color, too. I have an older handmade from Chris Morgan that is wonderful — an Danish-inspired straight bulldog. Regarding shipping...
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