UK CIGAR FORUMS MEGA HERF 1 YEAR CELEBRATIONS

[Deano]

Ok so here it is.

It's been a year, and it's time to sort out a mega herf, with as many people as possible.

I don't know how many people will want to come, so I need a list here. Then we can get a detailed picture of what kind of venue's etc we need.

We'll see if we can get some decent planning done and come up with something big.

Basically, I think it's only feasible if it's London based. It's central-ish, many members from around that area, and we have many venues and cigar-related venues possible.

I'm hoping for an all-day event hopefully with a Nicwing Cuban Cigar Walk tie-in (if you so wish to do it, if there's enough members who've already done it then we can plan for a seperate event elsewhere at the same time), then an eve-time event with dinner etc planned.

First preliminary date: Saturday 19th September 2009. This should give plenty ample time to organise something in advance.

This really is preliminary at the moment, details can only be added once I get some idea of numbers.

[bigbarneyhotdog]

In :thumb:

[Deano]

10 posts and already in! Award coming your way baby!

[cohibaIV]

Of course, I'm in:biggrin1:

[bigbarneyhotdog]

:rock: many thanks Deano :smoke:

[matt257]

Hmmm. I'd love to make this. But wouldn't be able to say until closer to the date

[Deano]

Depending on numbers I'll keep a couple of spaces open for late entries.

[SAB001]

Ill have some of that!:yo:

[Simon-JG-hr]

Certainly sounds like a plan! :smile:
:smoke:

[Deano]

Ok only 1 newbie award for now or you'll all jump on the bandwagon! Hope you guys do actually find you want to come though.

[snooky]

Sounds a good idea, i hear the Lanesborough has a smoking lounge, wonder if they'd knock up a bit of pub grub for us? :41:.

[cj121]

Not quite sure about your geography Deano: London 'central-ish':rolleyes: Maybe between the Channel and Watford:biggrin1:

I'll try me damndest:smile:

[Robusto]

Put me down mate, please.
And I'm sure you can put Stogiedawg Paul down, too, as we travel everywhere together. :biggrin1:

[Kdot]

Its a bit of a treck for me, If I can tie it in with work ill be sure to go. But need a 100% confirmation that its happening first due to flights and hotels, etc.

[NADZ]

I would be there for sure if that was not my wedding day! Cheers, Nadz.

[Robusto]

Just arranged a dep for our band's booking that night.
Free to smoke! :smoke:

[Stevieboy]

I'm in :41:

[Mr Omneo]

I would be there for sure if that was not my wedding day! Cheers, Nadz.

I'm in can't think of anything else happening then.

And it looks like we have the evening sorted; Cheers Nadz! Just a matter of finding something to do until the reception kicks off :smoke:

[Robusto]

I would be there for sure if that was not my wedding day! Cheers, Nadz.

I need new specs!
I thought that said 'my working day' and I couldn't figure out why you couldn't shift it!

[HabanoSy]

Aaaarrrggghhh!!!!

Can't make that date, im off to France on the 5th September and don't come back till the 20th...

I don't believe it...!?!

Sulking, HabanoSy

[Robusto]

I'm in :41:

Must wear kilt!
MUST WEAR KILT! lol

[Drewmidorn]

In my typical way I would love to come, but won't be able to say till late in the day. At the moment I may be playing in London that night so could possibly make an afternoon/daytime appearance. If I'm not working I'd love to be there.

[TJ:01]

I'm out too - tis my birthday weekend (well.. my birthday is 14th Sept but that's besides the point!) and I've just arranged a trip to the races!

[Simon-JG-hr]

Sounds a good idea, i hear the Lanesborough has a smoking lounge, wonder if they'd knock up a bit of pub grub for us? :41:.Good shout - I've been wanting to give the Lanesborough's smoking area a shutfy for a while now. I believe the 'Garden Room' (http://www.lanesborough.com/#culinary_experience/garden_room) was only refurbished about a year ago.

[Pantomimehorse]

im in, just no bloody Nicwing-style 10am starts PLEASE! :41:

[Stevieboy]

Must wear kilt!
MUST WEAR KILT! lol
Now that's a great idea!!! I think I might :)

[cigarsmoke]

I,am in so long as Son of Cigarsmoke is not in hospital having his heart op.

[Rennie]

Have a feeling i won't be around for this, but save a place for me just in case i can work something out.

[Deano]

I,am in so long as Son of Cigarsmoke is not in hospital having his heart op.
Ah man, sorry to hear that :( Please keep us up to date on how it all goes.

Peace :41:

[Deano]

The lanesborough looks like a brilliant choice at the moment, thanks for suggesting it.

[bigbarneyhotdog]

Boisdales in Belgravia is an awsome herf spot, heated roof top terrace with a roof :cool: Great Guinness and plenty of tables :41:

[HabanoSy]

Oh you guys...

The Lanesborough, Boisdales - im getting very jealous (why did I book a holiday...!?!)

Really sulking now, HabanoSy

[Lascaux]

i'm in!

[kamaangir]

count me in as well.

[Seriesteve]

Verrrry Interrrresting If the dates work out I'd love to come along,we'll see :cowboyic9:

[bnelly]

Sounds the kind of thing I'd be into :smile:

[Stogiedog]

I'm in with my friend Mr Robusto, we are joined at the hip LOL. Where we going again..................... Got to get me a Travel Humidor, was holding off but as Dale is coming it will need to be a big one, whens this draw Dale?..

:biggrin1:

[Gary]

Would love to but will only be a day or two back from Honeymoon, so think I'd be pushing my luck a bit with the little lady.

Next time maybe.

[G-man]

Sorry Boys not this year,I've been derailed. Maybe next year.

http://www.trainwreckcentral2.com/files/snow_wreck.gif

Mr. Moore did U work on this train that left Pa. heading to the UK.? LOL

[Cibarboy]

I would hope to be able to make it but (like others) will know slightly nearer the time.

Steve.

[celsis]

Yep, if the dates are ok, I'm in!

[deltawhisky]

Sounds ace, but I'm not sure at the moment, for which I apologise. It might prove to be a bit of a mission in the final weeks of Sept. Best, Deltawhisky

[Seriesteve]

Flights are getting expensive already for those dates Abz to Lhr ...Need to get this firmed up soon
If I decide to come, probably be down Fri, Sat and home Sunday :bandit:

[ACMCC]

Hi Deano, I would like to come but need to line it up with other plans - when you have a firm date, I may be able to book around it, as soon as the date and agenda are confirmed post it up please.
If there are a few people booking flight's and hotels it would be useful to know whats happening on the day as soon as poss, thanks, ACMCC

[EvilNoodle]

I would be interested in this and that date sounds good.

I will need a firm date and an idea of cost before I can make a firm commitment but as a preliminary count me in.

EvilNoodle

[nicwing]

He he, just checked the date and it looks good. I was worried that it would coincide with the one day against the diggers at "Head Quarters" but that is the week before so no problem.

In terms of a venue while both the Lainsborough and Boisdale are great venues there are likely to be issues with both I am afraid.

The Lainsborough is extremely small very up market and expensive and finaly because it's so small they tend to reserve tables for guests who stay there because of the lounge, also likley to be not keen on you"smoking your own"

Boisdale is great but to guarantee a table you will need to book to eat and that too can run into some serious money.

I have told Deano I will work with him on finding a great venue for us to smoke.

I will certainly do a cigar walk that day for those who haven't done it and put the cigar stores on alert.

One suggestion may also be to do the second part of the walk (from JJ Fox to the Cabinet War rooms) and then have a tour around the war rooms which is really great if you have never been, then herf after.

Anyway, I am in and will work with Deano to make it a really great day.
Pip pip.

[misterbulgarin]

Sounds interesting, never met up with some forum people before, but BOTL are a different breed, id love to see the london cigar stores...

[monkey66]

sounds like a great event for me to pop my herf cherry, in the diary (will tell the missus a bit nearer the time).

[G-man]

I was just thinking:tongue::tongue::tongue::rolleyes::rolleye s::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::tongue::tongue::t ongue:Happy Thoughts !
NA ! I'll just stay home wwith my wife!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hail:
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Wouldn't You???????????????????
She makes me see Red !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!












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[daverave999]

Watching with interest for firmer dates and venue. Unsure as yet due to external circumstances I'm afraid. Would love to come though!

[cohibaIV]

Deano,

You have opened a subject that needs some real thought me thinks...:41:

Have you any thoughts or should we start a poll on the dates and venue??

I am willing to help out, so don't think you have to sort everything out on your own bud..:biggrin1:

[Scottish_Cuban]

My first post in months!
Not long moved south of the border. Dont tell the natives haha.
I'm in for sure, anything i can help with let me know! I`m Just outside Woking with transport and some spectacular facilities if needed!

[Robusto]

Welcome back, mate!
Good to see you on here again! :biggrin1:
Bryan

[Scottish_Cuban]

Its been a mental few months, sorry for the delay.
Looks like i`ve missed loads here though!!!!!

[Pantomimehorse]

I suggest a pub to start with a decent beer garden , for example the Windsor Castle in notting Hill has a massive beer garden with covered areas so good if the weather is dodgy, downside if your over 6ft tall gettig to the bar is a bugger...

[Deano]

It all depends. I'll get deposits off people who interested, then we'll know who's really coming, and then me Nic etc can look at possible venue spots.

[cohibaIV]

Its been a mental few months, sorry for the delay.
Looks like i`ve missed loads here though!!!!!


Welcome back mate..

[cohibaIV]

It all depends. I'll get deposits off people who interested, then we'll know who's really coming, and then me Nic etc can look at possible venue spots.


Just let me know...

[EvilNoodle]

That date still looks good to me.

Any idea on what kind of £££ you are thinking for a deposit and for the total?

Let me know.

Evil

[snooky]

OK lets get the show on the road , before the summer ? is over.

[Seriesteve]

Anymore news on this got to make a descion one way or another very soon :smoke:

[nicwing]

Steve
I had a brief chat with Deano last night and we are looking for a suitable location for a herf but it is not easy.

I think it is safe to say there will be something on that day, just not sure what yet.

I can confirm that we will be running the Cigar Walk on that day and going all the way to the Churchill Museum where there may well be a special guided tour i I get enough takers.

Sorry I can't be more specific.

Deano, anything to add?

[Deano]

Going to give it some thorough looking over, over the next couple of days, as I have some time free, but we may have to limit numbers and get some serious deposits up front.

[spacemonkey_no9]

Got that date cleared in my diary. Will be nice to smoke a few cigars with some old and new friends.

[EvilNoodle]

Thats fine but what kind of deposit do you want?

Happy to commit up front but I need to know what that commitment is and roughly what kind of price the final event is gonna be :)

EvilNoodle

[nicwing]

Hey Noodle, and everyone else hanging on for the details, hold on just a little longer. Deano and I think we have found a really great spot. Deano will check it out today so watch this space!!

[bnelly]

Deano and I think we have found a really great spot. Deano will check it out today so watch this space!!

Ooh, can't wait to hear :pop2:

[Seriesteve]

Anymore news on this got to make a descion one way or another very soon :smoke:
I'm out Sorry :bawling:
Have a good one when it comes round, i'll be expecting lots of Photo's :wave: