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  1. daveinlax

    Pete Prevost/Briar Works in the News!

    Pete Prevost/Briar Works interview on the Nashville News!
  2. daveinlax

    Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show 2023 Save the Date!

    Save the Date for The Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show at The Palace Station October 13th, 14th and 15th 2023! Room Reservations will be Coming in February with Table, Admission and Dinner Reservations to Follow. Please note that the show is a week earlier than last year. www.vegaspipeshow.com
  3. daveinlax

    Merry Christmas!

    Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
  4. daveinlax

    The Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show 2022

    The Las Vegas Intl Pipe Show 2022. "A Bowl Full of Memories" Web Site and Hotel Reservation Update. The Web page will continue to be a work in progress but we're live Thanks to @admin Kevin Godbee at Las Vegas International Pipe Show You are now able to reserve rooms at our discounted rate from...
  5. daveinlax

    Vegas 2022 Save The Date!

    It's official Brian and I signed the contract with The Palace Station together in Chicago! Save The Date For Vegas! Palace Station Las Vegas October 21st -October 23rd 2022 The West Coast Pipe Show is now the Las Vegas International Pipe Show and we have locked down the dates so mark your...
  6. daveinlax

    The West Coast Pipe Show 2022 Is Back!!!!

    I’m very excited to put this out and proud to be partnering with Brian Levine on it! West Coast Pipe Show 2022 Is Back!!!!!! Thats right, it is time to brush of your blue suede shoes and get ready to return to Las Vegas. Thank you to Steve O'Neill and Marty Pulvers for allowing myself and...
  7. daveinlax

    Broken Pipe Frank Burla

    Sad to report that Frank Burla passed away. Frank was the force behind the Chicagoland International Pipe and Tobacciana Show. He was a tireless promoter of The Big Show and he will be missed. I knew Frank since the early nineties and always enjoyed visiting with him at various shows across the...
  8. daveinlax

    Broken Pipe Mr. Castello Chuck Rio

    Sad to report of the passing of my mentor and close friend Mr Castello Chuck Rio. I will treasure the time spent with him. RIP
  9. daveinlax

    Broken Pipe Bob Callaway

    Sad to report that my buddy and friend of the hobby Bob Callaway passed away. Bob was the long time co organizer of the St Louis Gateway Pipe Show. He was a very nice guy that will be missed by so many. RIP Bob...
  10. daveinlax

    Broken Pipe Jay Milton

    Sad new to report long time, award winning St Louis area pipe collector Jay Milton passed away after decades long health issues. Jay was a collectors collector who amassed a huge collection of everything pipe related. Jaybird was a small guy but a giant in the hobby and will be missed. RIP
  11. daveinlax

    New York Pipe Show 2019

    Just a reminder that the 2019 New York Pipe Show is next Saturday. I’d encourage everyone in the area to attend! 8O March 9, 2019: New York Pipe Show, The Sam Barnett Memorial & 27th ANNUAL PIPE CONVENTION SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC @ 10:00 AM (Exhibitor Set up @ 8 AM) LOCATION: WYNDHAM NEWARK...
  12. daveinlax

    Broken Pipe Bill Kotyk

    Sad News via JP Seiler on Facebook that my buddy the well known pipe collector Bill Kotyk passed away yesterday. I knew of Bill and his collection before I met him 20 some years ago but we spent many happy nights sitting in smoke filled hotel rooms over the years. The last was time at last...
  13. daveinlax

    MSP Area GNPC Show/Swap Sunday April, 22nd 2018

    The Great Northern Pipe Clubs Pipe Show/Swap is coming up Sunday April, 22nd 2018 I plan on attending and I hope if you're in the area you join me at this fun event! 8O https://www.facebook.com/events/891402134360256/ http://greatnorthernpipeclub.org/ Sunday, April 22nd 2018 12:00 pm - 5:00...
  14. daveinlax

    Your Year in Pipes 2107

    I haven't seen a Year in Review thread here yet so I'll start on and see if it takes. I had another big year. I just wish I had something to sell to help finance it. I added many new pipes, tampers and other stuff including a Castello walking stick to the collection from eBay and from pipe...
  15. daveinlax

    Broken Pipe Joe Harb

    Sad to report that I learned Joe Harb passed away recently. Many of you know Joe from his Tobacco Reviews in Pipes and Tobacco's Magazine. I went back with him over 20 years via the #Pipes Chat group and later as Brothers in The Milwaukee Area Pipe Society that he was founding member of. He was...
  16. daveinlax

    Broken Pipe Tony "Mr. Can" Soderman

    I'm sad to report that noted Twin Cities Attorney, Sportsman, Pipe Collector and Friend Tony Soderman passed away. He was an amazing man. RIP Happier times with Tony with our club at my house in 2012 and 13
  17. daveinlax

    Broken Pipe Keith Fry

    I received the sad news that well known Pipe Collector Keith Fry Passed away. Keith was a longtime Wisconsin collector who was active in the hobby and a pipe show regular. The last time I visited with Keith was in Chicago a couple of years ago where he told me stories of his pipe travels...
  18. daveinlax

    MSP Area Pipe Show/Swap Next Sunday 4/10/16

    The Great Northern Pipe Clubs Pipe Show/Swap is next Sunday April, 10th 2016 8O https://www.facebook.com/events/178596282514866/ http://greatnorthernpipeclub.org/ 1:00 to 6:00 at the American Legion Post 39 2678 East 7th Ave. North St. Paul, MN 55109
  19. daveinlax

    Broken Hawkbill Mike McCain

    Sad news to report via JP Seiler, the long time shape 84 collector Mike McCain aka #donkeynut passed away at 64. His very focused collection inspired many guys to go down this very rewarding collecting path. He was a really good guy and I really enjoyed the many times we spent chatting at shows...
  20. daveinlax

    MSP Area Pipe Show/Swap

    The Great Northern Pipe Club will be holding their 2015 Pipe Show and Swap on Sunday April 12th 2015! I spoke with Tony "Mr Can" Soderman last night and he told me there will be smoking area conveniently located just off the show floor. 8O