From: "Weinstein, John, Dr, NSS" <????????????????????????????>
Subject: CAPS and tobacciana collection

{personal-
hi steve-
i'm not sure whether the rules of the pd permit one to "advertise" 
individuals selling pipe related stuff on a private basis.  a friend who 
does not have a computer at home has asked me to note in pd that he has some 
stuff for sale.  if such activities are not permissible, please feel free to 
edit  the following note.  btw, hope you are well.  have you finished all 
those cigars?/john}

dear steve at al.,
     a quick note to bring you up to date on the latest activities of the 
capital area pipe smokers (caps).  fifteen brave souls disregarded a driving 
march snowstorm to attend our last meeting.   member george riddile showed 
his outstanding collection of dunhill pipes and gave a rather entertaining 
post-mortem (probably not a good metaphor) of the big smoke.  rather 
surprising was that unbeknownst to the 15 members in attendance (we actually 
have about 30 on the books), 5 of us are avid motorcyclists and a re 
planning some excursions.  btw, speaking of excursions, the next caps 
function will be a mid-april bus excursion to chambersburg, pa to visit 
pipemaker james boswell.  we may even get to see his famous dictionary!  any 
readers interested in joining us should get in touch with me through this 
list or at home (703/273-5737) for specifics on date, time cost, etc.  caps 
is always lookng for new members.  those interested in joining and meeting 
our rigorous screening requirements (you must have a pulse), call.  for 
those of you visiting the dc area and interested in attending one of our 
dinner meetings, pse give me a call.  our requirements in this instance are 
even less rigorous.
     i thought the subscribers to pd would be interested in the sale of 
tobacciana-related items from the collection of king merendino.  photos and 
a price list are available from king upon request by phone (703/541-4539) or 
mail (3719 Rodes Ct., Annandale, VA 22003).
john

[ Yes, buy/sell/trade info from civilians is always welcome. And
thanks for the update! -S. ]


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