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Re: Tenth Northern California Pipe and Cigar Show
Thanks Jim,
I can clear up most of those dates. It'll be nice to relax and talk with you folks again. The smoking contest... cube-cut burley again??
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Re: Tenth Northern California Pipe and Cigar Show
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The smoking contest... cube-cut burley again??
Not sure. There's been strong lobbying for a ribon cut variation. It will depend on what our proctor, Ed, wants to do. And what is available for packaging in the little 3.3 gram packets.
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Re: Tenth Northern California Pipe and Cigar Show
Hi Folks:
A reminder for those interested:
We are getting close to the Tenth Northern California Pipe and Cigar Show. It’ll be on Saturday, November 10th in Merced. If you haven’t done so already, try to “clear your calendar” so you will not miss it. Sponsored by those of us in the Fresno Pipe Club and the Merced Pipe Club, we had a great time last year and are hoping for even more fun this year.
More info can more easily be seen at the Fresno Pipe Club’s web site, including driving directions and a Mapquest link:
http://www.fresnopipeclub.org/Pipe%20Show.html
A report on last year’s show with a link to a photo gallery of last year’s show can be seen at:
http://unitedpipeclubs.org/Report_2006_CA_Show.php
Another report can be seen at the Southwest Pipe & Cigar League site. The link is labeled “NCPS IX Merced” and can be found at:
http://swpcl.org/
The main floor is almost full of vendors and the ground floor is starting to look pretty busy also (where sandwiches and drinks will be available at lunchtime for a nominal sum). We have many of the same great vendors that came to the show last year and several new faces as well. Bjarne Nielsen will be joining us this year as a vendor also. The deadline for vendor registration is October 26th. If you are interested in being an exhibitor, please get in touch with me without delay.
Don’t forget the post-show dinner at Fernando’s Bistro. Maps to the restaurant will be available at the registration table. I’ll be happy to answer any questions about the show.
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Jim
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Re: Tenth Northern California Pipe and Cigar Show
As stated before Jim...I sure wish I could make that show! Hopefully Tommyboy will be in attendance to represent GPSF.Depends on how bad the Navy kicks him around....
Sounds like it's gonna be yet another great show! <sigh!>  
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One month from today....someone send me a plane ticket....I'd love to do that show! LOL
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Re: Tenth Northern California Pipe and Cigar Show
A last update on the 2007 show:
The main floor is full of vendors and we are starting to fill the ground floor. The registration deadline for vendors is Friday October 26th. So far we have an excellent representation of pipe carvers and manufacturers, brick and mortar tobacco shops, Etailers, private collectors and much more. The post-show dinner is still planned at Fernando’s Bistro. Sandwiches and drinks will be available at the show for lunch. A slow-smoke contest (non-sanctioned) will take place and there will be a number of great door prizes.
Basic information about the show (including how to register as a vendor, how to get there, where to stay, etc.) is available at:
http://www.fresnopipeclub.org/Pipe%20Show.html
Should be great fun! Hope to see many of you there!
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Re: Tenth Northern California Pipe and Cigar Show
Here's a report on the show:
During a wonderful balmy November day in Merced, the Tenth Annual Northern California Pipe and Cigar Show took place at the Grizzly Creek Grange Hall. Sponsored by the Fresno Pipe Club and the Merced Pipe Club, the doors opened to the public at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday the tenth. Attendees were each given a raffle ticket as they entered for donated prizes which were given out during the day at three different drawings. Prizes included pipes, tobacco and various and sundry accessories, even including meerschaum cigar holders.
Building on last year’s successful first foray into the Merced venue after 8 solid years in Sacramento under Gary Malmberg’s guidance, we were anxious to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the event appropriately. During the vendor set-up time early in the morning, coffee was provided in the downstairs portion of the hall (Anecdotal feedback indicated that the coffee got as strong as Dark Birdseye as the day progressed). Submarine style sandwiches, soft drinks and water were also provided downstairs at lunchtime for a nominal fee and uniformly enjoyed by all.
The number of exhibitors was up from last year. This year’s group consisted of the following (in no particular order): Joel Shapiro, Greg Pease, GRC Pipes, Mike Edborg, Ye Olde Pipe and Tobacco Shoppe, Marty Pulvers, Tim Dowell, Charlie Scholl, Al Grosskopf, Rich Curll, Tobacco Road, Carmel Pipe Shop, Les Sechler, Wayne Boyte, Mark Lindner, Brian Burk, J. Alan Pipes, Lowell Ellis, Joe Cappel, Jack Eisenhauer, Villiger Stokkebye, Intl., Tim Comstock, Bjarne Nielsen, Pat Noakes, Cigar Monkey and Tobacco Barn. Also providing table displays were the Fresno and Merced Pipe Clubs and Smokers Forums. Unable to attend were Jim Ayers and Tom Pfaeffle. There were many fascinating items for viewing and potential purchase or trade. Estate pipes ranged from Tsuge, Becker and Butera to Stanwell, Kaywoodie and Grabow. Tobacco abounded, with almost any conceivable current blend being represented as well as many examples of vintage blends, e.g., Three Nuns, Cope’s Escudo, Bengal Slices and hand blended mixtures from the old Dunhill shop.
Pipe carvers were represented by Joel Shapiro of JS Pipes, Darius “Christian” Dah of GRC Pipes and Jeff Gracik of J. Alan Pipes. Each of them brought outstanding examples of the carver’s art, attracting many attendees and evoking many positive comments. Retail establishments offered great selections of both new and estate pipes and accessories. The sizable number of pipe collectors provided selections of pipes that were almost impossible to grasp in a single day. A good deal of trading seemed to be a favored activity. Jack Eisenhauer brought a very large selection of sturdy and functional pipe racks. Cigar interests were represented by Tobacco Barn, Cigar Monkey and Villiger Stokkebye. Greg Pease did not disappoint by virtue of his bringing generous sample jars of two new prototype blends; one an English and the other a cigar leaf blend. Tins of vintage tobacco were scattered throughout the show to further tempt the show goers. The Smokers Forums table provided a place for the online attendees to gather and to offer up items for sale or trade. As they did the previous year, Mike & Janet Siegel, as the host vendors, did the major work of securing the hall, tables and prizes. They also made sure that there were ashtrays and pipe cleaners available to all attendees.
Drawing door prizes and freebies were provided by:
Villiger Stokkebye, Intl.
Cigar Monkey
Tobacco Barn
J. Alan Pipes
Ye Olde Pipe & Tobacco Shoppe
Tobacco Road
Carmel Pipe Shop
B.J. Long
Joe Giardina, pipe importer
R.D. Fields
The Fresno and Merced pipe clubs were invaluable in setting up the show the previous day and in providing parking control, offering directions, providing food and drinks and in take-down and clean up after the show. As the last attendee and exhibitor filtered out at 5:00, attention was turned to Fernando’s Bistro, the site of the post show dinner. It was well attended, filling up four large tables. The food and drink was good, discussions were lively and even included speculations about details of next year’s show. All in all, the day was a success and we’re looking forward to event number eleven.
Pictures of the show can be seen at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clovis-man/sets/
Check back as more photos will be added to the site.
Jim
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Wow Jim, sounds like another success. Thanks for the in detail update on the show!
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Now that's what I call a great show! Well done to all who worked so hard to make it a success....it was! Good to see so many fine pipe & tobacco vendors, and top-notch carvers in attendance.
Thanks for the wonderful review, Jim, and for the link to all the pictures. Now to start preparing for next years show, right? 
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