Vollmer & Nilsson

We made it back from Chicago! We had a great time despite the police presence and a smoking ban on the show. I'll write more about our Chicago Experience after Mark and I have a chance to get together and come up w/ some semi-coherent thoughts.

But 1st, let me show off my 3 (yes, I'm a glutton) new Vollmer & Nilsson pipes that I picked up at the show. Mark bought 2 and for once I think he has to agree I am right about something- V&N make great smoking pipes! I can't say enough about how good their pipes smoke. And they are beautiful. The brothers have an eye for detail. Beveled rims and wonderful silver work. These guys know their business. I have several pipes that cost twice as much- even a few that cost 3 times as much, but they are not engineered any better than my Vollmer & Nilssons (I have 6 now and they are all great- no bad apples). If you want my opinion ( and my opinion of you is slightly lowered if you do), every pipe smoker should own at least one V&N pipe. -T

The top picture is in our hotel room in Chicago. Left to right our buddy Chuck, Anders Nilsson and Martin Vollmer

Chicago! Chicago! Chicago!

The Chicago Pipe Show is about the only thing on our minds right now. OK, there's family and stuff, but for the next 2 weeks we are all about Chicago!

Here's what Mark will be bringing. If you attend the show (and you should!) please come by our table and take a look.

Chicago or Bust!

We're getting excited! That's really an understatement. This is like Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and a boatload of Pilgrims combined!

We may have time to make one or two more racks, but it's about down to packing and loading.

Yeeha! Chicago here we come!

Here's a sample of what I'll be bringing. I hope we can get a photo of Mark's stuff in a day or two. -T

 

Seth's Collector Tower

Only 12 inches wide and 32 inches tall, this cabinet was built for a customer that had a particular space in mind and sent ideas and dimensions. He had been looking at the Elliot's Collector Cabinet on our website but had to have some changes. -M

Holds a bunch of pipes

$300 (Reserved)

Final Four Bound!

I can't begin to say enough about the University of Memphis' basketball team! These guys are great- Chris Douglas-Roberts, Derrick Rose Antonio Anderson, Joey Dorsey, Robert Dozier,Willie Kemp, Andre Allen, Sean Taggert, Doneal Mack -all of them! I've been watching the Tigers play since I was a kid - almost 40 years now and I have never seen a better team. UCLA next and I think everyone in Memphis is happy with this match up. Should be a heck of a game! -T

Jack Howell Nosewarmer!

I am down right thrilled with my new Jack Howell pipe. I can't say enough good things about it. It smokes great, it feels great and I love the way it looks! Only 5 inches long  but with a large bowl, it fits in my pocket and provides a long smoke. If you haven't jumped on the Howell train yet, I'd say do it soon before everyone realizes just how good Jack's pipes are and he ups the price! -T

Stretched Gramps

A new version of an old standby with an extra shelf for more storage. -T

Holds 5 pipes along with a space for pipe cleaners.

15.5'T x 12.5"W x 7"D

$125  (Sold)