Thanks @daveinlax for the update.
The Hyatt in Rosemont is a great hotel, walking distance to close food options, and free airport shuttle.
Gibsons is just across the street :)
Call and/or email then before with your request. They will have all the inventory ready for your visit.
Make sure enjoy the lounge upstairs afterwards with your purchase :) One of the best lounges in the US.
For me, being able to see the shaping process (virtually via YT) in an hour was eye-opening. Speaks for the talent from all three carvers and experience to pull it off under the pressure and in the short time.
FYI, Jeff pre-drilled the blocks prior so the airway better pass a cleaner ;)
I am...
@Y2kpipper
Walt did the same thing to me about 5 years ago.
Took over 2+ years after payment (and silence) and the many efforts of other pipemakers to "encourage" him to fulfill his end.
He finally fulfilled the commission and the pipe is still unsmoked to date.
Hope you get either the...
@dren
Call (or text) Sam directly at that phone number. He will respond.
FPI is still in business but not his primary focus these days. Love the microcrystalline wax products and would consider continuing the business if I had the bandwidth.