Three Generations of Pipemen

[odobenus]

Here's the pipe my dad is smoking in those Thanksgiving photos.

I've done some basic work on the bowl and stem because he didn't believe in pipe maintenance, but as you can see, nothing major. Just smoked some Smyrna in it this morning because that's the driest blend I've got and the air is dripping -- a few relights but smoked nicely all the way to the bottom, no moisture at all, which is rare for me in a bent pipe even when the weather is prime.

Mediocre photo but there's some nice birdseye on the bottom. I like the pronounced ridge:

And a close-up of the big flaw:

 

[kcghost]

Very good photos.

 

[cobguy]

Those are great … thanks for sharing!

 

[cigrmaster]

Great pictures, thanks for sharing them.

 

[dcon]

Great share!

 

[pipestud]

Loved those photos and thanks for sharing!

 

[elbert]

Very charming pictures, thank you for sharing! I especially like that shot of your father in Norway.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Awesome pics folks. Unfortunately all my predecessors were cigarette guys (As I was for 5 years or so in my younger days). My dad enjoyed cigars for a while, but was not much of a camera person. He sort of lives life by the seat of his pants. Runs every machine he has ever used like he's never gonna use it again (up to and including our airplane).
I am probably the first person in my family to smoke a pipe since the 19th century. We are kind of doing it backwards.

 

[redglow]

Very nice pics! Nice to reminisce and see your old family members enjoying a pipe and having fun.
One of my uncles smoked a pipe when I was very young and I still remember the smell of his Carter Hall and his zippo lighter that he used to light it with. He always had a pouch of CH with him.
I can still hear that trademark zippo "click" when he opened his lighter and the smell of the lighter fluid.
Great memories.

 

[p40warhawk]

What incredible Pix! These Pix are true treasures. How can you ever beat that!

Thank you, thank you for sharing!!!!
Dan