Anyone here going to the St louis show?

[LatakiaLover]

It isn't a show that features pipemakers too much, it's evolved into more of an estate bonanza event these days, but it's always fun. Lots of room action, bedspread layouts, social meet-ups, and so forth. (Room smoking is permitted on several floors). There are also a number of decent restaurants within walking distance.

Any other PFers addicted to these things? (I've been hitting them for 25 years )

[wdteipen]

I usually go to the Gateway show. I don't usually do very well there because, as you said, it's more of an estate pipe swap but it's always a good time and one of the few shows you can still smoke in the exhibit hall. That said, I don't know if I'll have anything to lay down on a table so I'm a maybe this year.

[d.huber]

I had a lot of fun last year, but it definitely wasn't an artisan market. I might make it down.

[Alden]

I really wanted to, but I'm in the middle of a major overhaul in the shop and don't think I'll have enough pipes ready

[sethile]

I'll be there. I love the St. Louis show! It's a lot of fun, with smoking in the show itself and all. I usually sell a few and have a fantastic time in the process...

[BobR]

I'll be there, just as a spectator of course. I live in the area.

George are you saying you'll be there? I'd love to pick your brain on staining techniques and a million other things.

Scott, look forward to seeing you.

[LatakiaLover]

George are you saying you'll be there?

That's the plan. I started this thread because I always discover after a show how many online people I missed, so promise myself I'll do something like this thread next time... and then forget.

This time I remembered.

Please flag me down if we cross paths:

[BobR]

Please flag me down if we cross paths:

Ok, but I expect you to look exactly like that picture.

[LatakiaLover]

Ok, but I expect you to look exactly like that picture.

No worries, I haven't changed much... It was taken at last year's St. Louis show, in fact.

[Alden]

I'm pretty sure I saw you at the post office the other day !
On the wall, with a Hotline to call....
Too bad I won't be at the show, I could use some reward money.

[BELance]

I hope to drop by for the day. I live about 2 hrs away.

[smokindawg]

I plan on being there. Haven't missed one in 7 years now.

[Nate]

I'll likely be there.

[d.huber]

I'm officially gonna miss out this year, guys.

Have fun and sell out!

[scotties22]

Ok, but I expect you to look exactly like that picture.

No worries, I haven't changed much... It was taken at last year's St. Louis show, in fact.

Yeah right, George. Tell the truth.....you are really 5'3" and weigh 300+ and have a black handlebar mustach............................................never mind, I'm thinking about my sister

I won't be able to make it. I hope to hit almost all the shows next year. Trying to find a way to swing Vegas though