Irish Condor?
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I’ve written this elsewhere, but this thread reminds me of when I was facilitating a workshop and there was an older Irish chap there. We were sharing about things/items of cultural significance and he pulled out a plug knife from his pocket. He said every Irish man will carry a knife in their pocket even if they don’t smoke plugs. I then pulled out my jar of Irish condor plug, and opened it so he could smell it.
he smiled and said that’s the stuff. And went on to explain how 50 years ago or so he used to work in the air conditioning business and whenever he would go to gallahers for a job he would leave smelling like condor for a fortnight
he smiled and said that’s the stuff. And went on to explain how 50 years ago or so he used to work in the air conditioning business and whenever he would go to gallahers for a job he would leave smelling like condor for a fortnight
I wonder; did Wrightbus buy the factory, with the intention of making plug sized toy buses? ?
Wow, their site says, worlds first hydrogen powered double decker bus... ? pretty cool... ?
Wrightbus | World’s first hydrogen double decker bus
Wrightbus is leading the way in zero-emissions vehicles by driving the industry into a new era of energy efficient transport with its fuel cell vehicles.
wrightbus.com
@PipeIT As Wrightbus has the Hawk and the Kite, I think they should call the double decker bus ? the Condor
This is a double reference to the birds of prey theme model names and the former Gallaher Tobacco factory...
This is a double reference to the birds of prey theme model names and the former Gallaher Tobacco factory...
Considering Gallaher was around since 1857, and the importance of tobacco in Irish history, it would be a fitting tribute to call something within the company Condor.
I would only think it would never be done, because someone despises tobacco, or legal reasons, or simply wanting to break from the past.
hmm ?
I would only think it would never be done, because someone despises tobacco, or legal reasons, or simply wanting to break from the past.
hmm ?
No rush old bean, when you get settled back in we'll meet up for a pint & a bowl (or two). ?
@simong It would be great if we could get together for a few beers and bowls but I'm in Chesterfield and you're in Hereford...
I'd like to meet @condorlover1 as well!!!
I read something a few years ago, not sure if it's 100% true, that none of the Irish whiskey distilleries are actually owned by Irish families or Irish companies anymore. I found that sad.
Yes, it would be an experience I'm sure. You want to get to Nottingham for the pipe show in September Dan, you'd love it mate.?
@simong I'd have to wear the Redcoat uniform and smoke a clay; I think I'd be a big hit with everyone!
@condorlover1 says he thinks I smoked the sawdust my clays were packed in
And let’s not forget Laudisi owns Peterson.
Laudisi Enterprises
corporate.laudisi.com
I guess America is going to own Ireland one day, or is that the Chinese... LOL ?
@simong I DID love it
A great historic setting, nice weather (not too windy to light my clay
), a fantastic crowd, real ales and heaps pf pipe baccy - what more could a Redcoat wish for???
Loads. The number of blends that were made back in the 1960s and before would take all evening to list. As to the difference between RR and the plug it depends which era you are talking about. I have my own opinions on the subject as do others. Broadly speaking the plug tastes better and burns slower. I suppose it is like Condor Flake on steroids.
Well Irish Condor is a thing of the past. I do smoke the Polish variety and having access to nothing else, I find it to be enjoyable.
Blessed Condor...
Blessed Condor...
I luckily, recently scored an Irish pouch off Tinbids. Going to have my first bowl tonight.
@PipeIT @condorlover1 I'd smoke that packet of Condor in my clay pipes
I've only had my clay pipes since Condor production moved to Poland.
I must have sucked down a few packets of Condor Ready Rubbed in the clay pipes
@The Amish Tyrant calls me the clay king
Dan can you expand on your smoking experience as the posts are getting a little.....