Hello from NC

[bullet08]

Hell.. I've lived here longer than any place else. Still don't like the pine trees. Do I still say "Welcome from NC!!!"?

 

[Trainpipeman]

Howdy all, new here, but not to the pipe. I’ve been a pipe smoker on and off since 1997 or so. I’m still heartbroken that we no longer have the TAPS pipe show as that is what got me into pipes in 1997! Cheers all, have a spectacular weekend!

Welcome, BigBuddha74, from R.I..

 

[Trainpipeman]

Not entirely sure to be honest. I think Covid along with maybe the age of some of the organizers may have played a big role in its demise. I’ve sent numerous info requests via the TAPS web page as well as via messenger over the last two years or so, with nary a response. It’s really a shame as it was a well attended event, at least from what I remember in the last few years before that fateful 2020… I miss seeing some of the wonderful vendors as well as all the friendly faces. The last year, 2019 was fun for sure hanging out at the smoking tables listening to Mark Ryan tell stories and history. At this point, I don’t see it ever returning, which is sad…

It would be nice to have more of these pipe events, for sure. I can only imagine the logistics involved in getting this to come together.

 

[bpinkstaff]

Welcome from Rockton Il!

 

[Doctor Chopper]