Pipes on the ships of old were nothing new. Tobacco and rum made their appearance in short order with tobacco inherited from American Indians and rum from the Caribbean. Smoking aboard ship was allowed by limited to a safe area and at safe times, ergo the "smoking lamp". Where? Usually near the Galley, as it is here. A huge thanks to the amazing da'rum - a man of high ideals and many talents. This is just one of them.
Tried some Condor Long Cut today, nice stuff. This is my first taste of a lakeland and I think I may have been converted. Now I know what that condor moment is like. They used to have ads about the Condor moment back when I was young.
It's the exact opposite for me, Condor is an OTC blend I can go down to the supermarket and pick it up. That's the main reason I'm trying it, to cut down on postage charges.
Life is under no obligation to give us what we expect!