Dr. Grabow Pipes

Irishlefty · Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 6:07 pm Post subject: 'travel' rotation

In a few days I'll be off for six weeks of hedonistic pleasure in the Philippines and Thailand. I'm attaching a couple of pic's of my pipe rotation that I will take with me.

There are 2 Frank Medico bulldogs, 1 Regal, 2 Westbrooks, 1 Golden Duke and 1 Hillcrest.

I have well over 70 pipes in my rotation at home but when I travel I have to take the most durable, useable pipes I own. Since I smoke from awakening to bedtime, I take pipes that can handle 3 smokes a day - 2 pipes each day for a total of 6 bowls of tobacco. I've noticed that my Sasieni's, Savinelli's, and even the Peterson's get too dirty, too fast, sweat too much and simply can't handle that kind of abuse. Grabow's and Medico's however, just keep providing a good smoke with, of course, a good bristle pipe cleaner used frequently.

Mike Leverette · Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:34 am Post subject:

Lefty
Those two Medico dawgs look great, as well as, the Westbrook Lovat. I am puffing on a Bertram Lovat at the moment filled with 50/50 PA/CH.
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ozark southpaw · Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:54 am Post subject:

Is that Medico with the Gold band a Gold Crest? I have several Medicos in my rotation. Always been good smokers. I'll trade a pouch of Mixture #79 and a spit shined Lark for that Grabow Author!! Have fun In PI. I envy you!!
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drbridges · Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:14 pm Post subject:

I have come to favor tampon filter pipes for these road trip rotations. It is so much easier to change the filter regularly, than it is to swab pipes. They simply stay fresh & dry longer.

TheDuke · Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:27 am Post subject:

Wow! I picked up a Grabow Royal Duke just like your's last week-it instantly became my favorite pipe! I'll trade ya some PA Choice for yours!
Or I'll find some 79 if that's your prefrence! Laughing

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drbridges · Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:11 am Post subject:

We can't all have DG #81s. You guys will have to find another favorite shape.

Irishlefty · Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:03 am Post subject:

I think I have one ready for posting on e-bay for Feb 14 when I return from my vacation/rotary trip.

EAM · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:09 am Post subject:

Gig · Duke & Westbrook Man Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 240

Great looking pipes Irishlefty, enjoy your holidays mate Smile

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