2nd Annual Pipe Makers Forum Midwest Meetup

[Ocelot55]

I take it none of you have been to the Texas Panhandle. I can see the curvature of the earth.


I guess Premal is focused on a different curvature...

[Alden]

I take it none of you have been to the Texas Panhandle. I can see the curvature of the earth.


I guess Premal is focused on a different curvature...

He's right you know. The one spot up there that isn't flat, they fenced off and turned it into a State Park.

[pipeguy]

The epicenter should be in a warm temperate climate (and this is important)HAVE NO EXTRADITION LAWS

[d.huber]

The only thing about Ohio is It's too damn flat! Flatlanders!!

I have to disagree. Have you seend the jugs on OSU students?

Yes. I was not impressed. You've obviously never visited LSU's campus in the spring. Another good reason to make the epicenter somewhere warmer.

[PremalChheda]

The only thing about Ohio is It's too damn flat! Flatlanders!!

I have to disagree. Have you seend the jugs on OSU students?

Yes. I was not impressed. You've obviously never visited LSU's campus in the spring. Another good reason to make the epicenter somewhere warmer.

That is cause you were one mile north of the campus last year. You will be in the thick of it this year at the dorm, and if there is good weather, go take a stroll on the Oval. Piyaah!

[PremalChheda]

Well, I think this thing may be getting a little too big. I am going to have to cut off adding anyone new at this time. I am sorry. We have reached the limit of how many people we can fit for viewing and participating on the Sunday portion of the meetup. The Saturday portion is open to the public and everyone is welcome for that. The private session on Sunday will be limited to those that are on the attending list and tentative list. Thank you everyone for making this happen. I will be creating and marketing the event very soon. Please reach out to your pipe clubs and other forums and friends to promote the Saturday event. I will also be getting in touch with media outlets and writers/photographers to maybe document the Sunday meetup. If anyone has contacts of someone that would like to do a story on it, please get me in contact with them.

[Joe Hinkle Pipes]

Premal, at this rate there's going to be a full blown PMF pipe show in a few years:D.publish a news letter called "Pipe School" With interesting articles from diverse pipe makers and It would sell.

Bob

Well, I am hoping next year to move the pipe making workshop into a separate facility that is 1000 sqft or more. Should be able to host quite a bit more in that space. I first need to get one or two more pipe makers on staff. Anyone interested?

Wayne
Im tired of the indiana weather as well, although im not sure Ohio is much better.
Premal
Columbus has an ice hockey team and my tattoo artist relocated there. Combine that with your pipe school and im in. Where do I sign?

[PremalChheda]

Premal, at this rate there's going to be a full blown PMF pipe show in a few years:D.publish a news letter called "Pipe School" With interesting articles from diverse pipe makers and It would sell.

Bob

Well, I am hoping next year to move the pipe making workshop into a separate facility that is 1000 sqft or more. Should be able to host quite a bit more in that space. I first need to get one or two more pipe makers on staff. Anyone interested?

Wayne
Im tired of the indiana weather as well, although im not sure Ohio is much better.
Premal
Columbus has an ice hockey team and my tattoo artist relocated there. Combine that with your pipe school and im in. Where do I sign?

It is not a pipe school. This is a meet up of pipemakers. Please call me when you get a chance. We are at capacity. I will pm you.

[Joe Hinkle Pipes]

Sorry. I was refering to the "get one or two pipemakers on staff" comment. I would love to make it to the meet up and meet everyone. but ive already booked all vacation days for this year.

[PremalChheda]

Sorry. I was refering to the "get one or two pipemakers on staff" comment. I would love to make it to the meet up and meet everyone. but ive already booked all vacation days for this year.

No worries, I did not pay attention to what you were quoting. I do not run a school for pipe making, and I do not ever intend to. I do host some pipe makers that I have befriended or do business with from time to time when my schedule allows. I have sent you a pm about the staff position.

[PremalChheda]

Attending:
Premal Chheda
Bill Shalosky
Tim West
Chuck Sands
David Huber
Nate King
Micah Redmond
George Dibos
LittleBill
BobR
Taharris
Drew Estate Sam
Jessie Jones
Jthompson1995
Abe Herbaugh
Michael Eady
BigCasino
Wayne Teipen
Quinton Wells
Thomas James
Sam Bowser
Grant Batson
Chris Merkle
Steve Morrisette

Tentative:
Scott Klein (tentative)
Roswitha Anderson (tentative)
Tyler (tentative)

Come on Tyler! Look at this stellar list.

[Joe Hinkle Pipes]

Premal
It looks like there is A strong possibility I can make it on Sunday for the meet up if you will still have me.

[PremalChheda]

Premal
It looks like there is A strong possibility I can make it on Sunday for the meet up if you will still have me.

Give me a call when you get a chance.

[Joe Hinkle Pipes]

I will give you A call after work. Thank you.

[PremalChheda]

Print Documents for the event are almost completed, if you need a copy to pass out, post, or email others, please pm me.

Edit: Print document is on first post now.

[PremalChheda]

Update to original post made, please read if you are attending.

A big Thank you to the following for contributing to this grand event. Be sure to patronize and thank these fine fellas:

David Huber, DSH Pipes - Production of Pipe Maker Awards, & help with operations during the event.
Steve Norse, Vermont Freehand - Donation of materials for Pipe Maker Awards & Prizes, donation for goodie bags.
Bill Shalosky, Shalosky Pipes & Smokers' Haven - For letting us invade his workshop
Sam Smerkol, Drew Estate - Sponsoring Event, Donation for goodie bags, getting loads of participation for the event
Nate King, Nate King Pipes - creating loads of interest for the event and helping with operations during the event.
Micah Redmond - helping with operations during the event
Abe Herbaugh - helping with operations during the event

And everyone else that I missed and all of you that are making a long trip over here for this event.

If anyone has any questions, please contact me.

[DrewEstateSam]

Premal, I read some guys talking about last years meetup on another forum, I can't recall which, blast the other pipe forums you're on, I'm sure you know more than I do.

[d.huber]

It's my pleasure to help out any way I can. I can't wait!

[PremalChheda]

Premal, I read some guys talking about last years meetup on another forum, I can't recall which, blast the other pipe forums you're on, I'm sure you know more than I do.

I cannot really blast forums with the event because of being a merchant, but that does not apply to people attending. Hint Hint...

[taharris]

I don't know if anyone cares, but I found some decent rates at the Red Roof Fairgrounds. It is about 10 minutes from the shop. I usually look for low end places since I am not interested in the pool, laundry, exercise room, conference room, blah blah blah. And I have stayed in too many expensive places that deliver one star service for five star prices. The Days Inn looked a little too rough around the edges though, so I upgraded to 1 1/2 stars.

The Red Roof Inn looks good to me. I will see you there.

Todd