June 2004

Club Info & Events

The SHPC Pipesmoker of the Year Award
More discussion arose at the last meeting about the method for electing the the first SHPC Pipesmoker of the Year. The discussion ended with the consensus of the members present naming the President, Secretary and Treasurer as the election committee however there was some confusion and disagreement between the committee members as to weather or not the committee would be electing the awardee or choosing 3 nominees for a further vote. This issue will be hopefully be finalized at the June meeting.

Watch City Cigar at the June Meeting
As mentioned last month, Ernie Quintiliani from Watch City Cigar in Framingham, MA will be presenting his wares at the June meeting. In a recent conversation, Ernie informed me that he will be bringing with him his remaining Upshalls and a selection of Tsuges that will be priced to sell. He'll also have some Nordings at half price and number of Ser Jacopos to name a few.
For tobacco, the House of Windsor donated some of their retro blends that he'll pass along to us and will have some McLelland blends as well including a couple of their new blends. This should prove to be a great event with some excellent deals but you can't get the deals if you aren't there. I hope to see many of you there.

The Estate Pipe Feeding Frenzy
As you can see by the picture, Geoff Stern made it to the meeting but barely made it out alive. He hadn't been in our little ocean a whole 3 minutes before the sharks picked up the scent of the chum he was doling out. As the first few pieces hit the table there was that awful sound of thrashing chairs as they surrounded him with lightening speed and the table disappeared from view. When they cleared all that was left were the tattered remains of a well used carcass and Geoff was covered in green.

Extreme Pipe Makeovers - Now that's reality!
Although very well used and not very well cared for, there were quite a few finds in Mr. Sterns box of plenty. It has been suggested that those of you who purchased any of these lost souls and have brought them back to life, should bring them to the July meeting so that we can all see the amazing transformation.

Ted Blank's Surgery
As many of you know Ted Blank had surgery to repair a heart valve this past month. I spoke with his wife after the operation who said that everything went well and the doctors were happy. In a recent e-mail from Ted he said he is a bit uncomfortable and is not looking forward to the lengthy recovery process. We will most likely not see his big Meerschaum smile at the June meeting, so if you get a chance drop him a line and say hello. You should be able to find his e-mail address listed in the Newsletter e-mail you just received (hooper).

Upcoming Events

New York Pipe Shop Hop
The trip to the New York pipe shops is still in the planning stages. The idea is to choose a date where we could get the most participation but it will most likely take place in late June or early July. If you are interested in going but won't be attending the June meeting please let me know by e-mail and any Saturday you wouldn't be able to go.

The Habana Premium Cigar Shop & Bjarne Nielsen
                                                                             By Horace Harker
During a recent tobacco order from PipesandCigars.com I had the opportunity to speak with the owner, Scotty Bendett. Scotty informed me that he would be hosting a pipe show with Bjarne Nielsen, prominent Danish pipe carver and one of the largest distributors of pipes in the US. The event would take place at the Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe in Albany, NY, which is the physical location of PipesandCigars.com. Scotty extended an invitation to me and all interested to come up for the day and join them.
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