Cuban Cigar Walk London - Group Walk Saturday 18th April

[nicwing]

Hi Guys
Just a very quick note to confirm details for Saturday.

Those of you who have signed up for this event should, by now have received an email I sent you directly but just in case, here are the details for the record:


The plan is to start at 10:00am at the Churchill Statue at the junction of Old Bond Street and New Bond Street. The nearest Tube station is Green Park which is marked on the map which I have emailled to you and which is also available on the web site at www.citiesinsound.com (http://www.citiesinsound.com). I suggest you print off a copy of the map and bring it with you on the day. I will bring some copies of the walk with me on the day for those who forget.<O:p</O:p
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Timing: The intention is to make this a walk which you can do at your own pace so that you can enjoy the day. However some of the stores have offered to ‘entertain’ us so it would be nice if we could rendezvous at these times. I have also suggested a venue for lunch where it’s possible to get a good pint and a sandwich.

10.00 - Churchill statue at the Junction of Old Bond Street and New Bond Street
10.15 – Coffee and a small ‘heart starter’ at Dunhill, Bourdon House (on the walk)
10.45 – Cuban Coffee at Sautters of Mount Street
12.00 – A glass of champagne courtesy of Edward Sahakian of Davidoff, Jermyn street, (nb allow 30 minutes to walk from Sautters to Davidoff)
12.45 – Suggested time to rendezvous at the Red Lion pub (http://www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=231) for lunch (it is possible to smoke in the alleyway outside the pub)
2.00 – JJ Fox & Robert Lewis/ Cigar Museum St James’s Street
3.00 – American Bar at the Stafford Hotel - Herf

Almost everyone has now downloaded the walk or requested a pre-loaded Mp3 player. (Please note lunch and drinks at the Stafford are not included in the cost of the walk)

Dress Code: There is no formal dress code for the walk however the Stafford has been kind enough to reserve tables for us to smoke a cigar after the event so I would ask that the minimum should be “smart casual” and no shorts please. Smoking hats welcomed and please don't let me find that one of you guys outbid me for the Victorian smoking hat on Ebay last week:mad:.

Film: We will be making a short video of the walk on the day to publicise the Cuban Cigar Walk on some US Cigar channels. If for any reason you do not want to be included in this film please let me know before the day.

If there are any questions please let me know, please also make a note of my mobile number for the day just in case you need additional directions etc.<O:p</O:p
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<O:pThe Forum attendees will be Deano, Robusto the holidaymaker, Giulio, Stogie Dog, Cohiba IV, Pantomime Horse, CJ121, Peanut and for one week end only, all the way from way over there Mr TJ Coro. The 12 will be made up with a good mate of mine and a young lady who contacted me via the walk Facebook page (so best behavior gentlemen please).</O:p
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Look forward to meeting you on Saturday.

For anyone reading this for the first time, the list is now closed (limited by numbers at the Stafford I am sorry to say) however please do contact me as I will be looking to run this walk regularly in the future if this is a success.

PM me if there are any last minute questions.

[Mr Moore]

It sounds superb nic, I hope there will be photos posted for our forum members to see.

[cj121]

I spy jeans!??
No collar!??

I know folks have alluded earlier to clobber for Saturday, but what's the consensus on this Bro-mantic gathering.

Ooh, what'ya wearing?:p

[TJCoro]

I spy jeans!??
No collar!??

I know folks have alluded earlier to clobber for Saturday, but what's the consensus on this Bro-mantic gathering.

Ooh, what'ya wearing?:p

:shocked:Dudes! I plan on traveling light, so I will likely wear the same pants that got me there :plane:- a very simple, but honest and clean pair of American blue jeans:usa2:

I hope this will pass as "smart casual" for purposes of the Stafford; otherwise, I will be forced to stand outside with my "cheeks" pressed against the window while you mates enjoy the sweet, warm comforts of the Stafford Hotel smoking Lounge. :41:

Are the reserved seats inside or outside, because I also did not plan to bring a blazer?:cool:

:bandit:

[Robusto]

Outside.

[Stevieboy]

so jealous I can't come :-(

Can I ask some kind souls to send me some 'live' pics as you guys in round?

[cj121]

:shocked:Dudes! I plan on traveling light, so I will likely wear the same pants that got me there :plane:- a very simple, but honest and clean pair of American blue jeans:usa2:

I hope this will pass as "smart casual" for purposes of the Stafford; otherwise, I will be forced to stand outside with my "cheeks" pressed against the window while you mates enjoy the sweet, warm comforts of the Stafford Hotel smoking Lounge. :41:

Are the reserved seats inside or outside, because I also did not plan to bring a blazer?:cool:

:bandit:

Well TJ, I'm glad to hear your jeans will be clean coz if you're wearing the same pants for two days, well senor...no-one will wish to see your cheeks!:reddy::eek::biggrin1::smoke:

I'm hoping some demur denim will do the trick too!

[cj121]

so jealous I can't come :-(

Can I ask some kind souls to send me some 'live' pics as you guys in round?

"what goes on tour, stays on tour" as they say:41:

I'm sure there'll be someone techy enough to do the honours Stevie:smoke:.

[TJCoro]

so jealous I can't come :-(

Can I ask some kind souls to send me some 'live' pics as you guys in round?

:smile:Lil' StevieWonder...

I will have my mini-laptop with me so don't be surprised if you see some real-time posts and Pics, so long as someone will show me how to take pics with this bugger!:confused:

:bandit: Names TJ, TJCoro, and I just discovered the mini-net!:cowboyic9:

[nicwing]

TJ, does it have a memory card reader? If it does You can grab pictures from my Digital SLR to post out onto the Intraweb. :eek:

[TJCoro]

TJ, does it have a memory card reader? If it does You can grab pictures from my Digital SLR to post out onto the Intraweb. :eek:

This is not my area of expertise, so I'll quote from the rather thin manual:

It has a built-in memory card reader that can read MMC/SD cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, Mobile phones, and PDAs

It also has three USB 2 ports.

:bandit:

[RedRum]

oh come on... I just saw that... I could have made it...

i hope you make this a regular, I can pop in the train from Cambridge and join you guys.

[TJCoro]

:oAmigos of the Walk,

:pcguru:I just downloaded the program and saved it in ITunes. I will export it to my Ipod tomorrow night. Nothing left to do but pack and catch a flight.:plane:

I'm still waiting for some suggestions on what to do during my 7 hour layover in Amsterdam.:eyebrows:

Senor NicWing, still up for a brew & stogie Friday evening?:41:

:bandit: Names TJ, TJCoro, and I'm getting ready for a trip to London.

[nicwing]

Hi all, just a quick update.

1. Travel
I have just checked the Transport for London web site and parts of the District, Jubilee, Hammersmith & City, Victoria and Waterloo & City lines are closd for engineering work this week end. Check at this site for exact details (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/by-date.aspx?offset=3) and make sure you allow enough time to get to Green park and the 5 minute walk to the start point for 10.00am start.

2. Breakfast
If by any chance you arrive early why not come and join TJ and myself for breakfast at Cecconi's http://www.cecconis.co.uk/restaurants.php?r=CEC#1***1 just two minutes walk from the start.

3. Car Nuts
I walked through Berkeley Square yesterday and spotted that, just for us, those nice people at Jack Barclay have put the Buggatti Veron back in the window. Bring your checkbooks!

4. Illustrated History of Post Revolution Cuban Cigars
I have seen a lot of traffic on the forum recently about this book and I have checked with both Dunhill and Davidoff and they both have copies available for sale (PM me for pricing details). Dunhill have a copy open for customers to view so you can look before you buy.

If anything else comes up please let me know, Anyone staying over in London on Friday night get in touch as TJ and I are out on the town and would hate to miss you.


Regards

Nic

[nicwing]

From the BBC web site today so it's got to be true!

Saturday day weather

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/weather/img/symbols/57x57/3.gif?v19_6

Sunny Intervals
Max: 14?C 57?F
Sunrise: 05:56

[Deano]

Sweeeeeet. Not too warm and not freezing or raining too. Perfect.

[nicwing]

One final point, for those not rushing off to weddings or for trains, The Stafford have said they won't be looking to chase us out so we will be able to Herf for a good while, no pressure. :smoke:

[cohibaIV]

Hi all, just a quick update.

1. Travel
I have just checked the Transport for London web site and parts of the District, Jubilee, Hammersmith & City, Victoria and Waterloo & City lines are closd for engineering work this week end. Check at this site for exact details (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/by-date.aspx?offset=3) and make sure you allow enough time to get to Green park and the 5 minute walk to the start point for 10.00am start.

Nic

My train gets into Euston at 0900, please can someone advise which tube line I get to Green Park??? I only get the tube to Liverpool St in the week so don't know the system....:rolleyes:

Also, pleased be advised that I will have a man bag with me, just in case I by anything and to carry my cigars...SO NO TAKING THE PISS!!:p

:cool:

[nicwing]

A sac d'hom, take the piss, you must be joking, you know we will, specially now you have asked us not too.

Now, in terms of transport, The Victoria line, which would have taken you straight there, is closed on Saturday So take the Northern Line to Leicester Square (make sure you take the right branch because there are two options on the Northern Line from Euston), change to the Piccadilly line through to Green Park.

Tube map here mate; http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/standard-tube-map.pdf

Make sure you have got my mobile number, in case you have any problems.

Regards
Nic

[cohibaIV]

A sac d'hom, take the piss, you must be joking, you know we will, specially now you have asked us not too.

Now, in terms of transport, The Victoria line, which would have taken you straight there, is closed on Saturday So take the Northern Line to Leicester Square (make sure you take the right branch because there are two options on the Northern Line from Euston), change to the Piccadilly line through to Green Park.

Tube map here mate; http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/standard-tube-map.pdf

Make sure you have got my mobile number, in case you have any problems.

Regards
Nic

Cheers Nic

First of all....Man bags are in!!!:cool:

Secondly, I will have your phone number in hand just in case...How long would you say it should take?

[cohibaIV]

If anything else comes up please let me know, Anyone staying over in London on Friday night get in touch as TJ and I are out on the town and would hate to miss you.


Regards

Nic


The sad thing is, I am leaving London on Friday at 5 only to get the train back in the morning.....GOT THE KIDS?????

Would love to stay the Friday too....

Got me thinking now...leave it with me...:biggrin1:

:cool:

[Mr Moore]

Also, pleased be advised that I will have a man bag with me, just in case I by anything and to carry my cigars...SO NO TAKING THE PISS!!:p

:cool:

A MAN BAG !!
I will pray for you my poor soul.

[cohibaIV]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! W****R!!!:cool:

[cohibaIV]

O by the way...I'm starting to get a little excited...:849:

[Robusto]

Bond Street be warned! :biggrin1:

We could guess who we each are with a distracting Post-It note on our foreheads.

(I know how to waste hours at work this way. Keep it quiet).

Tu es Posh Spice?
Non!

Tu es Russell Brand?
Non!

Tu es Duffy?
OUI! BRAVO!

Ad nauseam with 30 kids.
Covers the National Curriculm at Level 3.
Job done.


Bags I Naomi Campbell on my forehead.

[nicwing]

Bags Grace Jones

and don't you dare throw your mobile at me!

[nicwing]

Cheers Nic

First of all....Man bags are in!!!:cool:

Secondly, I will have your phone number in hand just in case...How long would you say it should take?

Allow 20 - 30 minutes as the trains aren't as frequent on a Saturday. That should also allow you time to walk from Green park to the start of the walk.

(including being stopped by all those people asking what the **** is that you have slung over your shoulder??

[Deano]

Really peeved I'm not free in the eve now, would've been more fun to stay out in London.

[Mr Moore]

Do try and get some pics to post for the forum, sounds like its going to be a really good day. I bet not many members on other forums do this type of meet ups, esp including international members meeting as well.
:plane::driver:

Great stuff.

Ps
I joined AC cigar forum at the same time I joined this one a couple of months ago and this forum is streets better, the amount of bitching and bullsh*t on AC, chaps, you wouldn't believe it !

UK cigar forum rules OK :unionjacks

[cohibaIV]

Allow 20 - 30 minutes as the trains aren't as frequent on a Saturday. That should also allow you time to walk from Green park to the start of the walk.

(including being stopped by all those people asking what the **** is that you have slung over your shoulder??

Right...Leave the bag alone...:biggrin1:

On more manly matters, how much a taxi cost from Euston Nic (My man bag loving friend)??

:p

[nicwing]

I am not sure on a taxi as I tend to walk everywhere but if a taxi is your bag it should be about 5 - 7 quid.

[Robusto]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/elton1984/n671008625_284364_496.jpg?t=1239831818

Want to go round together?

[TJCoro]

:cowboyic9: Ready to go, Dude Robusto!

:bandit:

[TJCoro]

The sad thing is, I am leaving London on Friday at 5 only to get the train back in the morning.....GOT THE KIDS?????

Would love to stay the Friday too....

Got me thinking now...leave it with me...:biggrin1:

:cool:

Let the kids go home along and crash on my floor. There's always room for more, mate.

:bandit: Names TJ, TJCoro, and I've made my puro selection, Mr. IV.:rock:

[nicwing]

Gentlemen, Ladies (and those of you floating somewhere in the middle with your Sac d'Hom)

Charge your iPOds
Gird your loins
Look out your sturdiest walking shoes and your best cigar cutter
TJ is about to board the big bird from State of Mind New Mexico, the starting pistol is primed.

:smoke:

[TJCoro]

Boyz, I gotta' admit, I getting psyched!:rock:

In a few hours I'll be winging my way to Amsterdam (7am tomorrow morning) and onto London Town (3pm tomorrow):vollkommenauf:

If all goes as planned, later that evening I be enjoying a little something I picked out special for NicWing and myself :five:. Hopfully other locals can join us!:849:

As for now, I'm just sitting in one of my favorite puro places waiting for my ride to show up. Not too bad, however, I have a Siglo VI keeping me company. :p

I'd take a pic with my mini-laptop and post it if I know how to work the f:censored:king thing!!!:smash:

Later, Dudes,

:bandit: Names TJ, TJCoro, and I have a puro for the first walker who can tell me where my sign-off originated. It's quite stupid, errr, I mean funny, actually.

[cj121]

On the john (do you call it that?)
Toilet etc. Gotta be worth a go with that one TJ.

Exciting stuff getting ready to come this way, bet you're stoked:smoke:

Looking forward to meeting up Senor:41:

[cj121]

Nic,

How long would it take to get from the tube to the meeting point please?

[nicwing]

Nic,

How long would it take to get from the tube to the meeting point please?

I would allow between 5 & 10 minutes (5 if you don't get lost)

[cohibaIV]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/elton1984/n671008625_284364_496.jpg?t=1239831818

Want to go round together?


Ha BLOODY HA!!!!!

Like it really.....:biggrin1:

[cj121]

I would allow between 5 & 10 minutes (5 if you don't get lost)

Cheers Nic.

The other consideration I've got is that I'm driving down. Usually I'll park up near Tufnell Park way and tube in. However, after the walk, I'm onto Chichester way which will mean tue back up and drive down again:confused:

Anyone got any suggestions to parking/tubing over the west of central so I can get on my merry way afterwards?
Any help would be great.

[nicwing]

Just a quick reminder that it looks like TJ and I will be in Boisdale at about 6.30 for a cigar and a drink. If anyone is in town you are really welcome to come on down.

I just spoke to him on Skype and he's seriously up for Saturday :smoke:

[Robusto]

You on Skype?
Just joined it.

[Robusto]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/elton1984/n671008625_284364_496.jpg?t=1239831818

Want to go round together?

The bag was bought in St Marie de la Mer in the Camargue in the South of France. My French male friends found it funny that UK men find them a bit prissy. You can keep all your requisites in there.

I might try and look mine out tomorrow. Haven't used it for a while, but it would be very good for carrying cigars.

I got a funny look once in KFC, Margate, from some fully-fledged chavs so kind of gave it up.

[Robusto]

Boyz, I gotta' admit, I getting psyched!:rock:

In a few hours I'll be winging my way to Amsterdam (7am tomorrow morning) and onto London Town (3pm tomorrow):vollkommenauf:

If all goes as planned, later that evening I be enjoying a little something I picked out special for NicWing and myself :five:. Hopfully other locals can join us!:849:

As for now, I'm just sitting in one of my favorite puro places waiting for my ride to show up. Not too bad, however, I have a Siglo VI keeping me company. :p

I'd take a pic with my mine-laptop and post it if I know how to work the f:censored:king thing!!!:smash:

Later, Dudes,

:bandit: Names TJ, TJCoro, and I have a puro for the first walker who can tell me where my sign-off originated. It's quite stupid, errr, I mean funny, actually.

Have an excellent trip, Senor TJ, and see you on Saturday. :cowboyic9::cowboyic9::cowboyic9:

[cohibaIV]

The bag was bought in St Marie de la Mer in the Camargue in the South of France. My French male friends found it funny that UK men find them a bit prissy. You can keep all your requisites in there.

I might try and look mine out tomorrow. Haven't used it for a while, but it would be very good for carrying cigars.

I got a funny look once in KFC, Margate, from some fully-fledged chavs so kind of gave it up.

YOU SEE....YOU SEE.....YOU SEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

YOU ALL WANT ONE!!!!


LOL................:cool:

[Robusto]

Nic

Have you thought about a Press shot of us all?
Don't know about which paper as we're weblords.

Maybe we could all open a Travel Agents after this?
A collective project?
Bring in Nicki Clarke with some GHDs?

[Mr Moore]

Look what you have started Cohiba, a man bag craze !


Robusto
Don't get me wrong, I know the French are our dear neighbours, but do I trust them ?
Deep down do they still feel a ping of pain over Agincourt ? Crecy ? trafalger ?
I quite like that strip of water that seperates us.
Apologies for sounding anti French, but I think I am !
Worst of all I've never met a frenchman, but I bet there is a lot of French who hate the English, could be wrong, I just don't know.

[Mr Moore]

I retract all of the above regarding Frenchmen and apologise if any French or French lovers reading above statement are offended.

Anyone smell garlic ?

[Robusto]

On a still night in Summer, I can see car lights - individual French cars, that is - driving along the clifftops at Cap Gris Nez from Deal Beach near my house.

When French friends turn up, they bring me classy tins of confit de canard, and the very best foie gras. I love it.

The most intelligent French buds I have will smoke a cigar with me. They value it much as great wine or good cuisine.

I haven't said if I like them or not, have I?

[Mr Moore]

You know what Bryan, there is prob more French in me than there is Irish !
Its to easy sometimes to knock a Frenchman !
My Mrs Gran on her Mothers side is french.
I should'nt take the piss really.

[Robusto]

It's OK.

When little Michael put together We Are The World, We Are The Children, he declared

There is good and bad in everyone

Profound, really.

The funniest French chaps I know have been "experts".

I was invited fishing by a French mate and we disappeared on a long journey. Despite his having ALL the sought-after tackle - down to chairs, tents, torches, nets, fishing dress, hat, shades, whatever - THE LOT - he knew less about fishing than I did! He dressed the part, spoke at length in the most dull pseudo-technical long-winded patter about it as possible, but knew nowt.

I've nearly nodded off over conversations about food - especially varieties of fish and how to gut and prepare them, on several occasions - over meals that have lasted twelve hours at friends' houses in France.

I've seen that in Brits as well, of course - especially in keen amateur photographers - and I now recognise it as a sort of Asperger's Syndrome.

I'm a weirdo, and I probably get more amusement in my head out of these scenes because they are in another language.

There's something about doing a fishing trip in French that made it quietly very funny indeed. I speak fluent French, so was fine, but the World Of The Expert cracks me up in a foreign tongue.

I like life to resemble a film at times, and it did on Le Jour Du Poisson and The A to Z of Cooking Squid, I can tell you.

Roll on tomorrow in 5.1, boys. :cool:

[Mr Moore]

I'm a weirdo, and I probably get more amusement in my head out of these scenes because they are in another language.

There's something about doing a fishing trip in French that made it quietly very funny indeed. I speak fluent French, so was fine, but the World Of The Expert cracks me up in a foreign tongue.

I like life to resemble a film at times, and it did on Le Jour Du Poisson and The A to Z of Cooking Squid, I can tell you.

Roll on tomorrow in 5.1, boys. :cool:


Its always funnier when watching idiosycrisis[excuse the spelling] from peps from another land !
The Italians are very funny, esp around a dinner table, this is true, wee ?
I love the everyday drama of an Italian family, my pals Italian, its great when the footie is on, but when I used to call for him years ago when we were kids, you should of heard the arguements and drama from his Mom, Dad, and older bro over tea and what not.
It was like an episode of Eastenders.
I think they are, for the want of a better word, dramatic !
Im not saying all Italians are like this.

[Giulio]

Quote: Im not saying all Italians are like this.


Being Italian myself they are!! :P

[Robusto]

LOL Guilio, MM!

It is funny because "they" ARE more dramatic than a typical, diffident Brit.

I love the fiasos I've been party to - and the way (some academics or other have researched all this)... the way Mediterranean folk get so close to each other when talking, laughing, asking questions. Brits usually stand two or three feet apart.

When they tell each other off about not sitting at the correct place at table, for example, you think they are going to kill each other! And that's the case when you DO understand every word as well. The language, the intonation - all borderline hysterical.

They must see us as a very sad lot indeed!
And I think Brits are the losers cos I love all this nutcase drama about nothing.

Another thing to "prompt discussion" about with French people to have a quiet, amusing time...

Which knife / blade / item of sharp cutlery would you recommend?

No violent intent implied in this at all, but boy can it run and run.

[Giulio]

As a child I have fond memories of my parents having what seemed at the time major arguments and watching as plates and stuff would fly across the room at each other to be told by my much older brother don’t worry its not a serious one! One perticular memory ... I guess at about the age of 6/8 is of being witness to my mum hitting my dad over the head with a baking tray and my father just laughing at her.As I became older this was seen as normal standard family life TBH! :)



LOL Guilio, MM!

It is funny because "they" ARE more dramatic than a typical, diffident Brit.

I love the fiasos I've been party to - and the way (some academics or other have researched all this)... the way Mediterranean folk get so close to each other when talking, laughing, asking questions.

They must see us as a very sad lot indeed!

Another thing to "prompt discussion" about with French people to have a quiet, amusing time...

Which knife / blade / item of sharp cutlery would you recommend?

No violent intent implied in this at all, but boy can it run and run.

[Mr Moore]

Another thing to "prompt discussion" about with French people to have a quiet, amusing time...

Which knife / blade / item of sharp cutlery would you recommend?

No violent intent implied in this at all, but boy can it run and run.


lol

[Mr Moore]

As a child I have fond memories of my parents having what seemed at the time major arguments and watching as plates and stuff would fly across the room at each other to be told by my much older brother don?t worry its not a serious one! One perticular memory ... I guess at about the age of 6/8 is of being witness to my mum hitting my dad over the head with a baking tray and my father just laughing at her.As I became older this was seen as normal standard family life TBH! :)


Exactly !!
Its great to watch.

You know you have all these countries in the world, all these different languages, customs, traditions, etc.
But hey, where would we be without the Brits, the French, the Germans and the Italians.

[whisky77]

Hi Guys
Just a very quick note to confirm details for Saturday.

Those of you who have signed up for this event should, by now have received an email I sent you directly but just in case, here are the details for the record:


The plan is to start at 10:00am at the Churchill Statue at the junction of Old Bond Street and New Bond Street. The nearest Tube station is Green Park which is marked on the map which I have emailled to you and which is also available on the web site at www.citiesinsound.com (http://www.citiesinsound.com). I suggest you print off a copy of the map and bring it with you on the day. I will bring some copies of the walk with me on the day for those who forget.<O:p</O:p
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Timing: The intention is to make this a walk which you can do at your own pace so that you can enjoy the day. However some of the stores have offered to ?entertain? us so it would be nice if we could rendezvous at these times. I have also suggested a venue for lunch where it?s possible to get a good pint and a sandwich.

10.00 - Churchill statue at the Junction of Old Bond Street and New Bond Street
10.15 ? Coffee and a small ?heart starter? at Dunhill, Bourdon House (on the walk)
10.45 ? Cuban Coffee at Sautters of Mount Street
12.00 ? A glass of champagne courtesy of Edward Sahakian of Davidoff, Jermyn street, (nb allow 30 minutes to walk from Sautters to Davidoff)
12.45 ? Suggested time to rendezvous at the Red Lion pub (http://www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=231) for lunch (it is possible to smoke in the alleyway outside the pub)
2.00 ? JJ Fox & Robert Lewis/ Cigar Museum St James?s Street
3.00 ? American Bar at the Stafford Hotel - Herf

Almost everyone has now downloaded the walk or requested a pre-loaded Mp3 player. (Please note lunch and drinks at the Stafford are not included in the cost of the walk)

Dress Code: There is no formal dress code for the walk however the Stafford has been kind enough to reserve tables for us to smoke a cigar after the event so I would ask that the minimum should be ?smart casual? and no shorts please. Smoking hats welcomed and please don't let me find that one of you guys outbid me for the Victorian smoking hat on Ebay last week:mad:.

Film: We will be making a short video of the walk on the day to publicise the Cuban Cigar Walk on some US Cigar channels. If for any reason you do not want to be included in this film please let me know before the day.

If there are any questions please let me know, please also make a note of my mobile number for the day just in case you need additional directions etc.<O:p</O:p
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<O:pThe Forum attendees will be Deano, Robusto the holidaymaker, Giulio, Stogie Dog, Cohiba IV, Pantomime Horse, CJ121, Peanut and for one week end only, all the way from way over there Mr TJ Coro. The 12 will be made up with a good mate of mine and a young lady who contacted me via the walk Facebook page (so best behavior gentlemen please).</O:p
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Look forward to meeting you on Saturday.

For anyone reading this for the first time, the list is now closed (limited by numbers at the Stafford I am sorry to say) however please do contact me as I will be looking to run this walk regularly in the future if this is a success.

PM me if there are any last minute questions.

Unfortunately i am one of a number of members who will not be there tomorrow for the walk, it sounds like a fantastic day out and i hope everyone who attends from UKCF has a great day and manages to smoke some quality Puros.:41:

[Boss Hog]

Hope you all fully enjoy yourselves tommorrow, as I know you all will. Will be thinking about it while I'm slaving over a hot server for 18 hours.:mad:
Next time, I'll be there.
Have fun and dont forget your cameras.:biggrin1:

[Stevieboy]

Have fun guys. Take LOADS of pics and come up to Scotland next time...Edinburgh is gorgeous this time of year...better yet, come up during the Edinburgh Fringe - it's mental:p...most pubs are open until 5am!!!

[Robusto]

There will be some great snaps! :849:

Like some up-market speed-dating feelings' circle with slutloads of ash...