I am not a smoker - I do however enjoy a nice cigar every now and again - with a nice glass of Woodford Reserve - (but) yesterday I got an early birthday present from my father.
He says he has been waiting for the (right) time to give to me - which was actually a few years ago - but he had misplaced and has been cleaning out every box and "keepsake" box for the last year looking for it - and I'm so glad that he did.
I am now the happy and proud receiver of my grandfathers old meerschaum pipe...I remember the smell of the fascinating aromas that used to waft from that pipe as a kid...he didn't smoke often - every now and again - on a quiet evening cold winter nights - or late summer nights on the porch - as he would sit and talk to me of all manner of things...
Surely - I am blessed in too many ways too count - for many different reasons...
I am happy to be keeper of this precious memory of him now...and that has made me smile (this morning).
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