Chicagoland International Pipe & Tobacciana Show 2016

[Carlos]

This is a link to the show web page and club site.  Main show April 30 and May 1.  Activities actually from April 27th thru May 2, 2016.

http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/2016-show-flyer/

A lot of stuff happening here.  The venue is a bit dated.  But the area location is good.  Lots of places nearby to eat and the Pheasant Run Resort has several restaurants.  They are remodeling some areas, so rooms may be limited.  I am a little tardy this year with the notice.  Been so busy.  The club is always trying to improve the show.  The employees at the resort have always been just super.  

Activities actual start on Wednesday.  Depending upon your interests.  There is always golf if you have spare time.  The resort has a course right outside.  It is almost always so verdant and lush when we are there.  If the weather is warm, it can be outstanding.  And I have never seen more than just a few on the course when I have had time to look out on it.  The free Friday welcome dinner has always been very good even though it is a buffet.  The tobacco blending seminar may still have openings and it was a late addition to the show for Thursday April 28th.  Link here.  http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/seminar-intro-to-tobacco-blending-or-home-blending-101/

Questions, please ask.  If I do not know I will get you in touch with who does know.  I usually go early just to relax.  I will also be making a stop at the used records place in Batavia.

 

[Carlos]

That 800 number on the show flyer for Pheasant Run, is no longer used.

 

[Carlos]

I will be stopping at "Kiss the Sky" records in Batavia Wednesday midday.  Look for me Wednesday afternoon on, at the smoking tent.  Or in that lounge on the 2nd floor of Golf wing, if it is open to us again this year.

 

[DoverPipes]

I will be stopping at "Kiss the Sky" records in Batavia Wednesday midday.  Look for me Wednesday afternoon on, at the smoking tent.  Or in that lounge on the 2nd floor of Golf wing, if it is open to us again this year.

How will I know it's you?
Red carnation or Purple hat?

I will be there Thursday-Sunday if you want to burn a bowl and have an adult beverage........ :king:

 

[Carlos]

Old pic posted here before. Still fat. :sunny:

 

[DoverPipes]

RIGHT BACK AT YA!!!!
I'll be with the group from the "Hudson Valley Pipe Club".........

 

[Carlos]

Be sure to check out the lounge at the end of the Golf wing. 2nd floor. You walk nearly to the end on the first floor, go thru a unmarked door on the right. Walk towards the outer doors and a staircase will appear to your left. Go upstairs and thru the fancy doors on the right. It is the past owner's living quarters. Much quieter than the tent, and less smokey. It is one of the marked smoking areas on the map they gave you at the front desk.

I passed some of the New York guys in the Golf wing this evening. Bunch of you guys here.

 

[Carlos]

Wow! That is the biggest Friday Pre-show event that they have had! Pretty intense. With the cloudy weather it is a bit dark in there.

 

[Carlos]

A private film on Youtube from the Chicago 2015 show.  I thought sure he was going to edit it down and I musta ran off at the mouth for a good long time.  At least I have knocked off some of that lard ass.  I am still fat however.   :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an-Rm3hHseU

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