West Coast Pipe Show, Las Vegas, Event Photos

[adam12]

The most incredible experience of my life! I have been going to pipe shows since the late 1980's (original Atlanta and Nashville shows, the Richmond shows way before they moved to the burbs, the original Chicago shows) and nothing, NOTHING

 

[zitotczito]

Nuce pics and thanks. Some day in the near future I will get to one of these.

 

[lonestar]

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello ! I tell anyone who will listen, the best part of every show is the people! I enjoyed catching up with old friends from the board, and meeting a few new ones too. The highlight of the show was just being reminded how much I love my pipe show family.

 

[pipesmokingtom]

It was great to meet you, Ryan. I really appreciated how candid you were with me about your process and enjoyed hearing your thoughts on turning Morta. You're a big credit to your profession.
Hopefully sometime soon we can get to that Dublin I was talking to you about.
Cheers, Tom

 

[pipestud]

One of Ryan's pipes was a finalist for "Best in Show." Guess who got that pipe and is smoking it right now? 8)

 

[ashdigger]

Pipestud = Rat Bastard. I love Ryans work. Luckily I grabbed two on the eve of the show. :nana:
Although, I really wished I would have hung out on Saturday. :crying:
Yes Steve, that's jealousy talking.

 

[pipesmokingtom]

I know the pipe you're referencing. It's an amazing piece. (and I told him it should have won, BTW).

 

[jpmcwjr]

From Left to Right: Tom Wolfe, Brian Levine, Steve Fallon (aka pipestud) enjoy a few laughs together.

 

[docwatson]

Thanks for the photos. This is the first year that I have not displayed at the WCPS and was disappointed that I couldn't make it this year. There are 3 no miss shows that I personally enjoy the most. Chicago, Columbus, and Vegas. Anyone that can make a show will find how great it is to mingle with likeminded puffers/collectors.

 

[georged]

Cameras sure love Brian. :lol:

 

[jpmcwjr]

Brian is so shy and retiring it was a real effort to get him to agree to the photo.....

 

[pipestud]

Yep, like trying to get a monkey to eat a banana. Lots of effort. :wink:
Popestud

 

[georged]

And what's with Tom out-Texas-ing you, Mr. Stud? Are you goin' all soft on us, or moving to Massachusetts or something?

 

[jpberg]

Oh boy. Mr Studs Texaniousness has been questioned.

 

[pipestud]

And what's with Tom out-Texas-ing you, Mr. Stud? Are you goin' all soft on us, or moving to Massachusetts or something?- georged

Yeah, I'm pretty embarrassed about that. That photo was taken on Sunday. I did wear my hat on Saturday but a handsome fella like me has to show his whole head off every once in awhile. :wink:

 

[andystewart]

Great pics - thanks so much for sharing. One day I will cross the pond for a big US show.
Andy

 

[jpmcwjr]

That'd be great, Andy. Is there a similar pipe show/convention in the UK?

 

[jpmcwjr]

Yeah, I'm pretty embarrassed about that. That photo was taken on Sunday. I did wear my hat on Saturday but a handsome fella like me has to show his whole head off every once in awhile.

Yes, Steve had a 7.5 gallon Stetson on Saturday, but he still didn't look near as good as his charming wife.

 

[jpmcwjr]

The Morgans next to an array of Missouri Meerschaums

 

[pipesmokingtom]

YAY!
The conversation I had with the Morgans was one of the highlights of my trip. Wonderful, wonderful people at the helm of a great company.
THAT's a table at which you could make your budget stretch and still end up with some quality goods.