21st Annual TAPS Pipe Show - Raleigh, NC - April 7, 2018

[joeman]

Do you have to do the workshop to attend the reception?

No, you do not. Most folks don't sign up for the workshop, but everyone is welcome to the reception.

I will definitely be there! Is there a chance of a forum meet up?

There sure is. Maybe we could consider some kind of name tag with PM noted on the corner...just to make it easier to find one another?

 

[darthpipe]

Just booked the hotel

 

[auburnfan]

^ me too...got mine at the Ramada where the reception is held. They still have some rooms left and you can get a balcony to smoke on

 

[jvnshr]

joeman, I moved the picture to your first post and deleted the other one.

 

[joeman]

joeman, I moved the picture to your first post and deleted the other one.

Belated thank-you Javan...I didn't get the flyer until after initially posting that the show was confirmed.
Wow...lots of guys coming to this one. I've also got a bunch of Instagram followers which are coming as well.
Here's my vendor logo banner which hangs off the front of my table, as well as behind me in flag fashion...

 

[cam9]

As I new pipe smoker in the Raleigh area (Wake Forest) I was really hoping to get to this show, but I need to travel out of town.
Are there any other shows that I could keep my eyes open for? Thank you.
Chris

 

[jvnshr]

Belated thank-you Javan...I didn't get the flyer until after initially posting that the show was confirmed.

Belated you are welcome Joe just saw your post.

 

[deatobacco]

I’m planning to attend. It will be my first ever pipe show!

 

[joeman]

See y'all this weekend in Raleigh!!

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Looks like there's a better than average chance I'll be in Raleigh on business Saturday. If that works out, I'll try to stop by the show. Hope to meet some people.

 

[deepspringfarm]

I'll be there and I have three friend coming with me. We are looking forward to it!!!

 

[mso489]

Things look iffy for my getting to TAPS, foremost because I am having to prep for an appointment with our tax person, and unfortunately we have some other issues with a household appliance and other life occurrences. So it goes. If I get by, it will be a quick turn I fear. If not, my regards to Jerry Perry, the pipe carver; i have seven of his pipes in Mountain Laurel, briar, and Cocobolo, the first purchased in 2002, and all in good smoking order. We usually do a little better with tax prep, but there's more paper shuffling than usual this year. Groan. I was going to look at Jerry's maple wood pipes, but perhaps that will have to wait until the state fair in October. My apologies to jiminks and others who'll be at the show, if I don't show up. It's a fine event, and not to be missed. I'll be smoking my Jerry Perry and Bob Hayes pipes from past shows, whether I make it or not.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Looks like I'll make it. Visited with George and Chris at their shop earlier today. Hope to meet some folks.

 

[JimInks]

I had a great time. Got a new Bing from Basil Meadows, who sold two other Bings the show. I also gave out some samples of new to the market Wilke blends to those who were interested. The chill and rain didn't not dampen anybody's day there.

 

[mso489]

Actually, a rainy day is perfect for a pipe show, no reason not to be inside. Dang me, I just couldn't get there, but I'm glad many members did. The tax man (getting ready to see the expert) mugged me for the pipe show.

 

[skydog]

I had a great time! Didn't end up picking anything up but I really enjoyed looking around and talking to a few folks there.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

It was a nice show, exceeded my expectations. Found some nice pipes, tobacco and accessories to purchase and met some very nice people.