Found My Dad’s Old Pipe

[Ash Cooper]

Seven years ago, my father tragically departed in a car accident. Among the treasures I longed to reclaim was his cherished Dr. Grabow pipe from the 70s. I vividly recall him sharing tales, puffing away with a sense of grandeur akin to Tolkien. By a stroke of fortune, we unearthed it, and my mother graciously allowed me to possess it. Holding that pipe evokes a profound closeness, a tender link to the essence of my father.

 

[gervais]

View attachment 267889Seven years ago, my father tragically departed in a car accident. Among the treasures I longed to reclaim was his cherished Dr. Grabow pipe from the 70s. I vividly recall him sharing tales, puffing away with a sense of grandeur akin to Tolkien. By a stroke of fortune, we unearthed it, and my mother graciously allowed me to possess it. Holding that pipe evokes a profound closeness, a tender link to the essence of my father.

Makes me wish my old man smoked a pipe so I could share that feeling!

 

[Ash Cooper]

Makes me wish my old man smoked a pipe so I could share that feeling!

I’d much rather share the time with him than totems of his past, but I’ll take what I can get!

 

[gervais]

I’d much rather share the time with him than totems of his past, but I’ll take what I can get!

Exactly. I don't think you could get more close with a passed down belonging as a pipe. That's so cool

 

[EchoPlex]

This is one of the many aspects I love about pipes - connecting with our family's past. I have my Dad's pipes, and I will pass those, along with my own pipes, to my children. I wonder, when I am long gone - will my kids connect with him and me the same way? I hope so. Thinking about the many hours of contemplation and meditation spent on each pipe, they can become unique and special heirlooms within the family.

 

[hall222]

Nice little treasure you found. My Dad smoked pipes but he quit 20 yrs before he left this earth, they were long gone unfortunately.

 

[Kobold]

That’s really awesome! Glad you have it.

 

[didimauw]

That made my morning reading this!

I would get a placque for it. Lot's of people may tell you to clean it up, and smoke it. But I would go buy my own Grabow Omega, and keep his as a memory.