All the Winners of the 2014 Cobfoolery Contest and their winnings

I’d like to begin this post by saying “thank you” once again to everyone who entered their modified corn cob pipes in the 2014 Aristocob Cobfoolery Contest.  I especially appreciate that you entrusted us with your creation when you shipped your pipe to us for display at the Southern Fried Pipe Show.  The display was a hit with the folks who stopped by, and if you had put a price tag on your pipe I have no doubt that many of them would have sold. 

As a reminder, let’s run-down the prizes that where up for grabs:

• All finalists who posted a video on Youtube showing off their entry and promoting the contest will receive a BONUS pipe: the elusive and currently retired Missouri Meerschaum “Egg”. First place winners will receive a handsome Missouri Meerschaum Freehand pipe mounted on a custom laser engraved wood plaque. 
• First place winners will receive a handsome Missouri Meerschaum Freehand pipe mounted on a custom laser engraved wood plaque. 

So, without further ado (Yes, that's how it's spelled), here are all the individual awards.

Professional, Classic Shape Category:

First Place: Chris Morgan  

Chris wins a $50 credit from Aristocob.com.   Additionally Chris wins a Missouri Meerschaum Freehand pipe on a custom laser engraved wood plaque. Find Chris’s famous “Briar Cigar” pipes and his new “Black Jack”  line of production briar pipes at http://www.morganpipes.com

Runner-up: Doug Erwin

Doug wins a a total of $40 in Aristocob.com credits.  You can find Doug on the Pipe Smoker’s Forum at http://pipesmokersforum.com/community/members/dgerwin11.2046/ and find Doug’s pipes on Etsy at: https://www.etsy.com/people/cobcobbler

Thirst Place: Angela Meek

For entering what has to be one of the most expensive corn cob pipes ever made, Angela wins a total of $30 credit from Aristocob.com.  Find Angel’s pipes on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AngelasTampersetc  Angela can be found on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/angelasbrandnewbag

Amateur, Classic Shape Category:

First Place: Tim Roschy

Tim wins a total of $50 credit from Aristocob.com.  Add to that a Missouri Meerschaum Freehand pipe on a custom laser engraved wood plaque.  Find Tim on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/TravSpirit7

Runner-up: Jacob Hill

For this entry Jacob wins a $20 credit for being a runner-up. But wait, there’s more below… Find Jacob on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocyVbIF2avmuNjP_Zg9DXA/feed    

Thirst Place: Chris Chopin

For his entry Chris wins a total of $30 credit from Aristocob.com. 

Amateur, Freehand/Fantasy Shape Category:

First Place: Dodif Rendon

Dodif wins a total of $70 credit from Aristocob.com.  Plus Dodif earned himself a Missouri Meerschaum Freehand pipe on a custom laser engraved wood plaque.  Find Dodif on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChmJ8cM-A8yJuB-mOK5eK8A

Runner-up: Jacob Hill

For this entry Jacob this entry Jacob wins a $20 Aristocob.com credit for being selected as a finalist, plus a $20 credit for being a runner-up.  That brings Jacon’s total winnings to $80 in Aristocob merchandise.  Find Jacob on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocyVbIF2avmuNjP_Zg9DXA/feed    

Thirst Place: David Galehouse

David wins a $20 Aristocob.com credit for being selected as a finalist and a $10 credit for taking third place, PLUS $20 for a non-placing entry, for a total of $50 credit from Aristocob.com.  Find David on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/DWStormcastle13

So, if there’s any lesson to be learned from this year’s contest I believe it’s:

• Start now for next year’s contest.
• It pays to enter in more than one category.