Chicago Pipe Show 2012 Updates
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I plan to be there if good flying weather for me to fly into KDPA on Saturday or Sunday. Otherwise, I may just bite the bullet and drive down there. It's a "wait and see" proposition. And, go to Cornell and Diehl's booth if you wish to sample any and all of their blends. I hope to meet many of you.
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THE SUPEREVENT. Saturday night, May 5th, 5 PM in the Smoking Tent.
5pm will see the second Throwdown. This was such a great event last year, the entire pipe world is looking to do it again! This year, the 2012 John Cotton’s Nos. 1&2 Medium Throwdown Tobacco Blending Contest certainly looks to be another great presentation of the Seattle and New York clubs. Matt and Jon Guss began working on this just after last year’s blockbuster event. These two, and other members of the Seattle and New York Clubs have worked hard to bring another classic blend of the past to today’s pipe smokers. We are all enjoying last year’s Black House (Winner of the judged competition) and Blue Mountain (People’s choice winner), and I, for one, hope to be enjoying this year’s contest blends. Last year’s 3rd contestant, the Sutliff Tobacco Company is sponsoring this year’s Throwdown.
The SEATTLE PIPE CLUB and the NEW YORK PIPE CLUB have challenged Steven Books of the House of Calabash, Dick Silverman of Chief Catoonah and Leonard Wortzel of Lane Limited, to recreate the legendary John Cotton’s Nos. 1&2 Medium in a blending Throwdown. At 5 PM Saturday, Celebrity Judges Russ Ouellette, Marty Pulvers, Neill Archer Roan will review the contestant’s blends, compare them to the John Cotton blend, name the winner, and award the all-time bragging rights. In addition, there will be a People’s Choice Award. If you are interested in voting for the People’s Choice Award, you can pick up free samples of the contestant’s blends at the Friday Swap and Smoke or at the Show on Saturday until 2 PM (or until supply runs out). All People’s Choice ballots must be turned in by 4:30 PM on Saturday. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will also be announced at 5 PM Saturday.
AFTER THE DETERMINATION OF THE THROWDOWN WINNER, STAY RIGHT IN YOUR SEAT FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE SUPEREVENT!
BRANDS AND ROSES!
Pipe Brands: What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
Rick Newcombe and Rich Esserman will discuss this hot topic with you, the audience at the Superevent.
Why do you buy the pipes you buy? Is a "good smoker" a given? How important is the briar? Is there a connection between Stradivarius violins and Ivarsson pipes? These are just some of the topics that will be addressed during a lively discussion led by Rich and Rick. All pipe smokers have their opinions, and we want to hear as many as possible during this friendly audience-participation event that will stimulate your thinking about your pipe collecting.
Mr. Newcombe will conclude the discussion with a drawing for a “Brand” Dunhill Pipe from the late Jim Benjamin's private collection. All attendees are eligible to win. Winner must be present.
Now, how super is that? First we have the re-creation of a great tobacco blend, and then we have the opportunity to debate the role of brand name pipes in our collecting choices. And, it all ends with someone winning a Dunhill pipe.
Be sure to grab your seat right after the Chicago Pipe Show closes for the day on Saturday, and stay in your seat to have your chance to win a Dunhill.
5pm will see the second Throwdown. This was such a great event last year, the entire pipe world is looking to do it again! This year, the 2012 John Cotton’s Nos. 1&2 Medium Throwdown Tobacco Blending Contest certainly looks to be another great presentation of the Seattle and New York clubs. Matt and Jon Guss began working on this just after last year’s blockbuster event. These two, and other members of the Seattle and New York Clubs have worked hard to bring another classic blend of the past to today’s pipe smokers. We are all enjoying last year’s Black House (Winner of the judged competition) and Blue Mountain (People’s choice winner), and I, for one, hope to be enjoying this year’s contest blends. Last year’s 3rd contestant, the Sutliff Tobacco Company is sponsoring this year’s Throwdown.
The SEATTLE PIPE CLUB and the NEW YORK PIPE CLUB have challenged Steven Books of the House of Calabash, Dick Silverman of Chief Catoonah and Leonard Wortzel of Lane Limited, to recreate the legendary John Cotton’s Nos. 1&2 Medium in a blending Throwdown. At 5 PM Saturday, Celebrity Judges Russ Ouellette, Marty Pulvers, Neill Archer Roan will review the contestant’s blends, compare them to the John Cotton blend, name the winner, and award the all-time bragging rights. In addition, there will be a People’s Choice Award. If you are interested in voting for the People’s Choice Award, you can pick up free samples of the contestant’s blends at the Friday Swap and Smoke or at the Show on Saturday until 2 PM (or until supply runs out). All People’s Choice ballots must be turned in by 4:30 PM on Saturday. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will also be announced at 5 PM Saturday.
AFTER THE DETERMINATION OF THE THROWDOWN WINNER, STAY RIGHT IN YOUR SEAT FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE SUPEREVENT!
BRANDS AND ROSES!
Pipe Brands: What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
Rick Newcombe and Rich Esserman will discuss this hot topic with you, the audience at the Superevent.
Why do you buy the pipes you buy? Is a "good smoker" a given? How important is the briar? Is there a connection between Stradivarius violins and Ivarsson pipes? These are just some of the topics that will be addressed during a lively discussion led by Rich and Rick. All pipe smokers have their opinions, and we want to hear as many as possible during this friendly audience-participation event that will stimulate your thinking about your pipe collecting.
Mr. Newcombe will conclude the discussion with a drawing for a “Brand” Dunhill Pipe from the late Jim Benjamin's private collection. All attendees are eligible to win. Winner must be present.
Now, how super is that? First we have the re-creation of a great tobacco blend, and then we have the opportunity to debate the role of brand name pipes in our collecting choices. And, it all ends with someone winning a Dunhill pipe.
Be sure to grab your seat right after the Chicago Pipe Show closes for the day on Saturday, and stay in your seat to have your chance to win a Dunhill.
@ porshcigar
I wanted to say Thank You for all the information and all the time and trouble You have put into your posts. Even though I will not be able to attend the Chicago Pipe Show this year, If You were to do a thread about what went on at the show, It would be just like being there. :
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I wanted to say Thank You for all the information and all the time and trouble You have put into your posts. Even though I will not be able to attend the Chicago Pipe Show this year, If You were to do a thread about what went on at the show, It would be just like being there. :
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You guys crack me up!
I guess I better get working on my speech.
You don't really want to see a PowerPoint do you?
I guess I better get working on my speech.
You don't really want to see a PowerPoint do you?
PipesMagazine.com Meet up.
On Saturday, May 5th, there will be a meet up for members of PipesMagazine.com. It will be held in the smoking tent at 2 PM. Look for the table in the tent with a “Reserved” sign for PipesMagazine. This will be an opportunity for all of us to get together, meet in person, and enjoy a bowl.
On Saturday, May 5th, there will be a meet up for members of PipesMagazine.com. It will be held in the smoking tent at 2 PM. Look for the table in the tent with a “Reserved” sign for PipesMagazine. This will be an opportunity for all of us to get together, meet in person, and enjoy a bowl.
You might send him a PM to inquire.
I see that he drops into PM to lurk every now and then.
But, he is quite busy these days.
I haven't even seen him for months...
Our paths haven't crossed lately.
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I see that he drops into PM to lurk every now and then.
But, he is quite busy these days.
I haven't even seen him for months...
Our paths haven't crossed lately.
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Ha. Remember Winton--you're addressing the Non-Chicagoers.....if we get a day like today they'll want full winter coats, maybe a blanket too!
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Today, let’s talk about pipe smoking! Slow smoking to be exact.
The United Pipe Clubs of America will host the Tenth Annual U.S. National Championship in slow smoking at 1 pm, Sunday, May 6th, 2012 in the smoking tent.
The UPCA has tables at the Show for registration.
The beautiful contest pipe this year was made by Sebastian Beaud, owner of Genod Pipes, Saint-Claude, France; The tobacco is McClelland Contest Blend 2012, a predominantly Matured Virginia seasoned very lightly with Cyprian Latakia.
The UPCA again hopes to send the winner to the 2012 Slow Smoke Championship, which will be held in Seville, Spain on October 21, 2012. There seem to be more contestants each year as slow smoking contests catch on across the country and more smokers experience how much fun such competitions can be. UPCA will have places for about 80 contestants this year. Registration in advance online, or at the Show. The cost is $40 for members of affiliated clubs, $45 for non members.
The United Pipe Clubs of America website for information and registration is:
http://www.unitedpipeclubs.org/
The United Pipe Clubs of America will host the Tenth Annual U.S. National Championship in slow smoking at 1 pm, Sunday, May 6th, 2012 in the smoking tent.
The UPCA has tables at the Show for registration.
The beautiful contest pipe this year was made by Sebastian Beaud, owner of Genod Pipes, Saint-Claude, France; The tobacco is McClelland Contest Blend 2012, a predominantly Matured Virginia seasoned very lightly with Cyprian Latakia.
The UPCA again hopes to send the winner to the 2012 Slow Smoke Championship, which will be held in Seville, Spain on October 21, 2012. There seem to be more contestants each year as slow smoking contests catch on across the country and more smokers experience how much fun such competitions can be. UPCA will have places for about 80 contestants this year. Registration in advance online, or at the Show. The cost is $40 for members of affiliated clubs, $45 for non members.
The United Pipe Clubs of America website for information and registration is:
http://www.unitedpipeclubs.org/
Calling all Charatan Collectors:
The International Charatan Collectors Society will meet at 4 PM, on Thursday, May 3rd 2012. The International Charatan Collectors Society meeting will be moderated by Dennis H. Congos.
There is an admission requirement for this event: each attendee must show 5 Charatan Pipes to be able to enter the International Charatan Collectors Society meeting. Bobby Einhorn will have a special display of his entire collection of Charatan Pipes. The meeting will be held in the Turquoise Room, on the second floor of the Tower at Pheasant Run Resort.
The International Charatan Collectors Society will meet at 4 PM, on Thursday, May 3rd 2012. The International Charatan Collectors Society meeting will be moderated by Dennis H. Congos.
There is an admission requirement for this event: each attendee must show 5 Charatan Pipes to be able to enter the International Charatan Collectors Society meeting. Bobby Einhorn will have a special display of his entire collection of Charatan Pipes. The meeting will be held in the Turquoise Room, on the second floor of the Tower at Pheasant Run Resort.
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