Chicago Show Report

[baweaverpipes]

I met Sas!

[LatakiaLover]

I met Sas!

As did I, though only for a minute at the end of the show. His reputation for stealth and camouflage is deserved, in other words, but he DOES actually exist.

(The Discovery Channel's producers are already ringing my phone.)

[The Smoking Yeti]

.... what about me?!

[sandahlpipe]

Me too! I was surprised that Sas isn't taller, being how big he looks on camera and his name and all. But I was also surprised that Yeti was as tall as he was. He looks so much like a short kid on camera.

It was truly a pleasure to see all of you.

[notow1]

I also met many Members of the forum and can say what a great bunch with a wealth of knowledge They are willing to share. I was trying not to be like the little dog following the big dog saying "what now Butch, huh, huh, huh?" I want to thank Everyone that took the time to look at My pipes and give Me good advice and tips. I have to say Yeti isn't as ancient and hairy as I thought but Sas is much more hairy and ancient than I expected. Norm.

[LatakiaLover]

.... what about me?!

In 'Murrica, we don't care 'bout no Yetis from Himma-laya. Justa buncha snowmen wanderin' around on glayshers is all they is.

On the other hand, Sasquatches is the shit. Stealthy woodsmen, like. And wise. Hell, legend is ya get to know one and they'll even drink a beer with ya. That's cool. All you'll ever get hangin' out with a Yeti is frostbite.

[d.huber]

I hear Sasquatch met some real American Beaver in Chicago.

[Sasquatch]

That fucking beaver made my show.



Best quote from the show goes to Roger Wallenstein after about 273 Millers and well after midnight, sitting on a concrete block outside the tent and bitching about how hard it is and why aren't there any benches outside: "My hemorrhoids are going to look like cauliflowers in the morning!"

[e Markle]

I lost my pipe bag!!! If anyone found a small bag with two pipes (one was a Todd Johnson!) please contact me! 480 489 6920

[wdteipen]

Sorry to hear that, Ernie. BTW, that's the worst Chicago Pipe Show report I've ever heard. You're not very good at this.

[baweaverpipes]

Sorry to hear that, Ernie. BTW, that's the worst Chicago Pipe Show report I've ever heard. You're not very good at this.

Jeepers, Wayne! It wasn't detailed enough for you.
How's this: "My table was next to Rad's"?

[andrew]

Show was good for me. Much better than last year. Deep dish pizza is better in Chicago than Coeur d Alene. I don't think we even have deep dish out here. Sad.

andrew

[baweaverpipes]

Andrew's pipes were beautiful and his finishes are fantastic!

[Vermont Freehand]

Andrew had by far the best finish I saw at the show!!

Being my first trip to the Chicago show, I was blown away with everything, words cannot describe the amount of fun. Any of you who haven't gone, are missing out, you really need to go!!

[andrew]

Thanks guys.

andrew

[RadDavis]

Bruce,

You were there when we found that black bag with the STOA (Todd Johnson) pipe in it on the table. Do you remember what happened to it? I went to bed early, and Ernie is missing a bag!

Rad

[Vermont Freehand]

I saw an empty black bag on the lemon water table in the lobby, on the way out

[wdteipen]

Sorry to hear that, Ernie. BTW, that's the worst Chicago Pipe Show report I've ever heard. You're not very good at this.

Jeepers, Wayne! It wasn't detailed enough for you.
How's this: "My table was next to Rad's"?

No, I meant Ernie's show report. Yours was epic.

[wdteipen]

I heard Andrew dips his pipes in molten glass, dips in cool water, then buffs.

[baweaverpipes]

Bruce,

You were there when we found that black bag with the STOA (Todd Johnson) pipe in it on the table. Do you remember what happened to it? I went to bed early, and Ernie is missing a bag!

Rad

I called ERemarkable and let him know we had all opened the bag and saw just one pipe and a bunch of stuff he should have thrown away, long ago.
Ernie said there were two pipes in the bag, but there was just the TJ.
Some pipe makers, really, are just so forgetful.
Maybe next time he will have some id in the bag. Duh!
Even with Ernie being a nincompoop, his pipes were outstanding. He's quite the talent.