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Originally Posted by genrex
...Naturally, I pointed out that he smoked a pipe himself. He vowed to quit smoking right then and there, on the condition that I quit also. Out of respect for him, I agreed to do that, though I wasn't quite sure if he was correct about the cancer. He was good to his word, and neither of us ever smoked again.
...My father has been gone for a few years now, God bless his soul, and I'm sure he would be amused that I would ask the forum this question now -- was my father correct all those years ago? Is pipe smoking bad for you?
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Of course it isn't "good" for you, but like most things in life...moderation is the key imo (and I certainly haven't always followed that rule
). An occasional bowl, I wouldn't think twice (at my age) if I wanted to, yet I wouldn't walk around with a pipe in my mouth all the time either. Serious question, and one that would have more of an impact on "my" decision...sounds like you and your dad made a "pact'...does that still "require you to keep your word"? Only you know the answer to that one....