GNPCADMIN – Great Northern Pipe Club.org https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org Home of The Great Northern Pipe Club Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:25:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cropped-gnpc-logo-32x32.jpg GNPCADMIN – Great Northern Pipe Club.org https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org 32 32 Club Meeting 5.17.25 https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org/2025/05/17/club-meeting-5-17-25/ Sat, 17 May 2025 22:06:55 +0000 http://192.145.235.60/~greatn20/?p=209

Another great Pipe Club gathering. Thanks for joining. In June, we'll have our regular monthly meeting on Saturday June 21st PLUS the Pipe Swap is on Sunday, June 22nd. A double header!!!!

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]]> 20th Annual Pipe Swap (June 22nd) https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org/2025/03/18/2025pipeswap/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:16:15 +0000 http://192.145.235.60/~greatn20/?p=1

FREE EVENT

Two great Pipe clubs that go great together!!!Join us for the 20th Annual Pipe Swap. The Swap is a chance to buy, sell and trade all things pipe. Meet fellow hobbyists, share tips, stories and common interests. Food and Beverages available. The Wicked Wort has food, beer, drinks and a huge patio where you can enjoy a pipe. In the lower brewery area, our swap will have plenty of space and tables for displays.An event no pipe enthusiast should miss!!! And we're doubly excited to Co-Op this event with our friends at the Pig's Eye Pipe Club. Come learn all about our two local pipe clubs.

Tables for selling, displaying or trading (FREE)
Food and Beverages available
Hourly raffle for great prizes
Sunday, June 22nd
12:00pm - 4:00 pm (set-up 11:00am for those displaying/selling)
Wicked Wort Brewery
4165 Broadway Ave.
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
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]]> January 2025 Meeting https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org/2025/02/01/january-2025-meeting/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 23:09:02 +0000 http://192.145.235.60/~greatn20/?p=214 Another great gathering for our January club meeting. We decided to pursue our annual Pipe Swap once again in 2025. Location and date TBD. Stay Tuned.

]]> December 2024 Club Meeting https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org/2024/12/24/december-2024-club-meeting/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 23:10:35 +0000 http://192.145.235.60/~greatn20/?p=218 Our December meeting was a ton of fun. We had an ad-hoc contest of the most colorful pipe stems, enjoyed some treats, and shared a bottle of port. Happy Holidays from the GNPC.

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]]> November 16, 2024 Meeting https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org/2024/11/19/november-16-2024-meeting/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:11:39 +0000 http://192.145.235.60/~greatn20/?p=223 Full house at our Club Meeting at Sodies in Stillwater. Lively discussions about the current changes with some of the tobacco distributers, a few film discussions, and enjoying and sharing some great tobaccos amongst friends.

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]]> Great Time Had by All – 2024 Pipe Swap https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org/2024/05/06/great-time-had-by-all-2024-pipe-swap/ Mon, 06 May 2024 22:12:53 +0000 http://192.145.235.60/~greatn20/?p=228 The 19th Annual Pipe Swap was a success! Thanks for coming out.

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]]> Ted Laird’s Estate Pipe Sale https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org/2024/03/26/ted-lairds-estate-pipe-sale/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:19:40 +0000 http://192.145.235.60/~greatn20/?p=233 Ted Laird's family is having an estate sale for Ted's pipe collection, equipment and more.

Saturday, April 6th, 2024
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
3924 93rd Ave. N
Brooklyn Park, MN

]]> 19th Annual Pipe Swap May 5th https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org/2024/03/01/19th-annual-pipe-swap-may-5th/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:29:02 +0000 http://192.145.235.60/~greatn20/?p=238 Join us for our annual Pipe Swap. The Swap is a chance to buy, sell and trade all things pipe. Meet fellow hobbyists, share tips, stories and common interests.

FREE EVENT / Plenty of FREE Parking

In collaboration with the Pig's Eye Pipe Club

Sunday, May 5th, 2024

12:00pm - 4:00pm (exhibitor set-up 11:30am)

Wicked Wort Brewery

4165 Broadway Ave., Robbinsdale, MN

The brewery has great Food, Drinks and of course, Beer. They also have an on-site coffee shop and a large patio. We're doubly excited to Co-Op this event with our friends at the Pig's Eye Pipe Club. Come learn all about our two local pipe clubs.

]]> Passing of a friend https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org/2024/02/05/passing-of-a-friend/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:33:08 +0000 http://192.145.235.60/~greatn20/?p=243 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of club member, Ted Laird. Ted passed away on January 25, 2024. Ted was a long time member of the pipe club as a collector, expert and pipe maker.  He was also the driver of many of our annual pipe swaps.  He will certainly be missed. Our condolences to Ted's family.

Obituary notice: https://www.albertleatribune.com/2024/02/ted-laird/ 

]]> 2024 Pipe of the Year – Preorders https://www.greatnorthernpipeclub.org/2023/12/08/2024-pipe-of-the-year-preorders/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:35:52 +0000 http://192.145.235.60/~greatn20/?p=249 Pre-order Deadline: January 20th

The cost for the POY is $200 and available for purchase to all current members.

  • The shape is a sandblasted Brandy Apple and you can choose from 3 different stem types: black, cumberland red Swirl, or the green turquoise as pictured.* Please note that availability of materials could limit the stem colors, but we'll know what is available once we tally all the orders.
  • Pre-orders (no payment necessary) can be made now through January 20th.
  • Payment for the pipe is due by January 20th when we place our order.
  • Pipes are expected to be delivered by April.
  • Place your order with Steve Russmann at either the December or January meetings OR you can send an e-mail to greatnorthernpipeclub@gmail.com. Please specify your stem color preference (cumberland red swirl, black or green turquoise).

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