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'''BROKEN PIPE''' - a Tribute to '''BO NORDH''' by '''Jan Andersson''' written 2006 | '''BROKEN PIPE''' - a Tribute to '''BO NORDH''' by '''Jan Andersson''' (written Sept. 2006) | ||
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The Swedish pipemaker Bo Nordh passed away on the 12th of July after a short period of illness. Bo was one of the most talented and respected pipemakers of our time and he will be deeply missed by colleagues, collectors and friends from all over the world. He became 65 years old. | The Swedish pipemaker '''Bo Nordh''' passed away on the 12th of July after a short period of illness. Bo was one of the most talented and respected pipemakers of our time and he will be deeply missed by colleagues, collectors and friends from all over the world. He became 65 years old. | ||
The reason for Bo to start making pipes was in fact a tragedy. In his youth he had a terrible motorcycle accident, and the injuries from that tied him to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He was educated as an engineer, but in his situation it was not easy to find a job. So, being a pipesmoker and in great need of something to do, he started carving pipes. Today we all know what became of that hobby. | The reason for Bo to start making pipes was in fact a tragedy. In his youth he had a terrible motorcycle accident, and the injuries from that tied him to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He was educated as an engineer, but in his situation it was not easy to find a job. So, being a pipesmoker and in great need of something to do, he started carving pipes. Today we all know what became of that hobby. | ||
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Bo had several hobbies besides his pipemaking. One of them was cultivating roses, and to walk around in his garden during the season was a delight. And Bo knew all there was to know about every single species. He also took a great interest in cooking and his Weber-grill was a favourite. Bo never cheated as a pipemaker nor did he do that when cooking, so every meal made by Bo was delicious, to say the least. He also took a great interest in music and his collection of CDs was huge. He favoured jazz but often also listened to classical music like Bach and Vivaldi. He had an excellent stereo in his living-room and his last improvement was to install another stereo in the workshop. Unfortunately he never got time to enjoy it, as it was installed shortly before he was taken to hospital. | Bo had several hobbies besides his pipemaking. One of them was cultivating roses, and to walk around in his garden during the season was a delight. And Bo knew all there was to know about every single species. He also took a great interest in cooking and his Weber-grill was a favourite. Bo never cheated as a pipemaker nor did he do that when cooking, so every meal made by Bo was delicious, to say the least. He also took a great interest in music and his collection of CDs was huge. He favoured jazz but often also listened to classical music like Bach and Vivaldi. He had an excellent stereo in his living-room and his last improvement was to install another stereo in the workshop. Unfortunately he never got time to enjoy it, as it was installed shortly before he was taken to hospital. | ||
Bo was a founder member of the Pipe Club of Sweden and took great interest in the club’s activities. Every summer the board of the club was invited for a meeting at Bo’s place, meetings that always ended with a delicious meal. We were all very much looking forward to these events in Bo’s home, but we also think Bo enjoyed having us as guests. | Bo was a founder member of the '''Pipe Club of Sweden''' and took great interest in the club’s activities. Every summer the board of the club was invited for a meeting at Bo’s place, meetings that always ended with a delicious meal. We were all very much looking forward to these events in Bo’s home, but we also think Bo enjoyed having us as guests. | ||
We will remember Bo not only as a great pipemaker but also as a very dear friend. Bo was a very humorous person and there always was a lot of laughter when he was present. As said before, Bo had a lot of trouble during his life, but he never complained. Even during his last weeks in hospital he did not, even though he knew it was serious. He was realistic, but had not lost his hope. | We will remember Bo not only as a great pipemaker but also as a very dear friend. Bo was a very humorous person and there always was a lot of laughter when he was present. As said before, Bo had a lot of trouble during his life, but he never complained. Even during his last weeks in hospital he did not, even though he knew it was serious. He was realistic, but had not lost his hope. | ||
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At his next visit Bo brought some pipes and Olle Jonsson was delighted. "Get yourself a stamp," he said, " and I will display them in the window." Bo Nordh's pipes did not stay there long - they sold fast. | At his next visit Bo brought some pipes and Olle Jonsson was delighted. "Get yourself a stamp," he said, " and I will display them in the window." Bo Nordh's pipes did not stay there long - they sold fast. | ||