Straus Trip a Success!

Straus trip attendees convene later in the day at Neons for the Reds game.
(From Left) Mr. B. Johnson, the oddly coy Mr. J. Stepp, Mr. J. Carr, and the overly enthusiastic Mr. M. Walker.

By Mr. J. Carr, 
Pipe-Up Editor & Chief
Second Congress, July 2012

The long planned Club journey to Straus Tobacconists on Walnut finally took place on Saturday, June 24th. Mr. B. Johnson and Mr. J. Carr were met by Mr. M. Walker outside of Neon’s on 12th at noon and subsequently made the trek into the Central Business District.  Upon arrival at the shop, member Mr. J. Stepp was met on the street exiting his vehicle and all were elated to see he was wearing pants.
 The staff appeared uneased by our entry, seemingly prepared for debauchery to ensue, but the mood quickly lightened after dollars appeared in the hands of members eager to spend.
 The task of selecting tobaccos was undertaken and with the till rung and closed members retired to the chairs to set their purchases alight.
 The cigar gents were obviously impressed by the shear volume of smoke Club members could billow with each draw of the briar and new acquaintances were quickly made. Conversation of pipe, cigar and sport were had along with a brief interjection by Mr. Stepp that pants should be optional in everyday life. Oddly, none present were concerned about the interjection although none volunteered to pursue the topic further.

A stop off at Knock Back Nats on the way back to Neon’s for a tap inspection.

As the afternoon was warm Mr. B. Johnson suggested a libation lest we fall ill to the vapors of the suns rays. All agreed and the club bid adieus to the fine gents of Straus and promptly headed to Knock Backs on 7th. A fine reception was given by the staff upon entry and medicinal libations and chicken wings were  promptly served.

Mr. J. Carr, VP

 Mr. Johnson’s advise proved correct as none of the members succumbed to sun vapors. With this in mind, members set off once again to convene with others at Neon’s patio for the Redlegs game and more medicinal portions to aid in counter-acting the moon’s harmful gravitational pull which, according to Mr. Johnson, affects the intestinal fortitude and eyesight.