Does pipe tobacco need similar rest?

[Haebar]

The main reason I'm getting a pipe is as a kid I remember my grandfather smoking one and I loved the smell. Any time I smell a pipe it brings me back to spending summers with him. He's been fighting a loosing battle with dementia/Alzheimer and it just seems like something to keep me connected to the him I remember as a kid. And the cold weather smoking is a bonus to it.

Must be tough on you to watch him decline. What kind of tobacco did he smoke?

[bluenoser]

Must be tough on you to watch him decline. What kind of tobacco did he smoke?

I'm not sure he gave it up years ago. I'm going to see if my grandmother can remember. I'm hoping they still have his old pipe somewhere too. Not sure I'd use it but a nice sentimental piece. I've spent the last 3 years living about 3000 miles from home so other than 1 visit and the odd time he's visiting my parents to Skype I haven't seen much, just heard stories from family about how he's declining. I wish I was there but in a way it's kind of nice not seeing it because in my mind he'll always be the man I remember.

[Haebar]

My pa smoked Sir Walter Raleigh. I have smoked quite a bit of it but never really took to it. When I smell the SWR smoke, it brings a flood of memories.