Wednesday 25th August - Thames River Cruise

[DeadBase]

After this being mentioned a few times by other forum members at the Cain Launch there seems to finally be some details available for the Cigar Cruise along the Thames run by my local CDH - Havana House.

Lifted the description from their site verbatim. I'm guessing that the 3 1/2 is 3 1/2 hours. If you haven't been to Windsor before it's quite beautiful here and a river cruise would probably be just the way to be introduced to it (if the weather holds out!). Unfortunately I'm probably not going to be able to afford to go due to impending travel costs but it looks like a great night so I thought I'd share.

If you are interested in booking online then there is a link to the event from Havana Houses homepage.



Cuban Cigar Cruise 2010 <table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center">http://www.havanahouse.co.uk/Admin/productdetailimage/2489bigGeorge%20Ext.%20Back250.jpg </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Havana House are delighted to announce the date for this years Cuban Cigar Cruise.
To be held on the evening of Wednesday 25th August. Boarding will commence 7.30pm. After searching for another boat we have gone back to the Georgian since we believe it to be one of the best boats along the Thames
This year the price of the ticket will be £45.00, and will include a Pimms recption, 1 Cuban Cigar, a light Buffet and approx 3 1/2 on board the Georgian
We have asked Red Jackson again to play live for us,
You will have the opportunity to sample some Dalmore Whisky as well....More details to follow.
Booking is easy, please click on the link below and pay on line or call the shop on 01753 833334.
(Please note £1.95 Postage will be refunded on your card)

[HabanoSy]

That sounds great to me...

I am definitely up for this... :41:

Cheers, HabanoSy

[nicwing]

Great work DB. I spoke to Paresh about this recently and he said that it had not sold out in recent years so I mentioned the Forum and that it would be a great way to make a few more people aware of his store.

Thanks for posting and now I am off to check my diary for the 25th...

[snooky]

Love to do this one,can we smoke under shelter if the weather turns.:849:

[Simon-JG-hr]

This sounds like an excellent evening! I'm not sure what I'm doing and when in August, but if I'm not busy I'll be there like a shot! What could be better than cigars, canapes and boats? :849:

[Jimmy Mc]

Paresh has also booked our Cuban roller for this. It should be a lot of fun.

[Pandyboy]

Sounds great, I'm not working so will see if I can come.
:cowboyic9:

[alec_brickie]

i was thinking of going for this is there anyone on here who has been in the past?

the cuban roller sounds interesting

[eggopp]

Im going to be in Bavaria when this is going on.. camping :biggrin1:

[HabanoSy]

All booked up and looking forward to this one...

Hope to see a fair few of you there... :41:

Cheers, HabanoSy

[nicwing]

I am still hoping to make this as I gather there are a few tickets left. Who else is booked or planning to go?

[HabanoSy]

I am still hoping to make this as I gather there are a few tickets left. Who else is booked or planning to go?

All booked up nic and looking forward to this... :41:

Cheers, HabanoSy

[Turbo]

I should make it! Just trying to find a baby sitter!!!!!!

[monkey66]

I'm trying to get a pass :)

Will anyone be around in Windsor earlier for an afternoon herf?

[HabanoSy]

I'm trying to get a pass :)

Will anyone be around in Windsor earlier for an afternoon herf?

Can be Monkey...

Going to be at La Casa from midday onwards and can always make my way over to Windsor a little earlier... :41:

Cheers, HabanoSy

[monkey66]

I'm booked and coming :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke:

Recon I can come and play mid afternoon :)

[EugeneSax]

I'm not going on the boat, but I might be able to make an afternoon or early evening meet.

If anyone is meeting up for a pre-launch smoke, can I suggest The Royal Oak opposite Winsor & Eton Riverside Station*, here:
http://tinyurl.com/3xejha7

Has a very nice outdoor area, sells a decent drop of ale & is close to the river (although I don't know exactly where the boat sails from)

[*...which is the staion on the Waterloo-Reading line, the Central station only provides a link to Slough ]

[HabanoSy]

I'm booked and coming :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke:

Recon I can come and play mid afternoon :)

Excellent, good man...

Are you going to be heading over to La Casa in afternoon...!?!

Cheers, HabanoSy

[monkey66]

That's the play Sy, maybe by about 2pm if you are up for it?

I'm more than a bit concerned about the severe weather warning/storm that's supposed to hit us tomorrow afternoon/evening. Still I understand the top deck is half covered so we should be ok :)

Still, how cold can the Thames be:eek:

And the cigar provided is the Wide Churchill.

[monkey66]

So anyone else coming, currently I know of me and Sy confirmed.

[peanutpete]

So anyone else coming, currently I know of me and Sy confirmed.


sorry monks wish i could join you guys but not back from hols untill monday we will have to get together soon after to catch up, have a great time

[monkey66]

How did you do with your mission Pete?

[HabanoSy]

That's the play Sy, maybe by about 2pm if you are up for it?

Great...

Shall be leaving Winchester bout 11/12ish so will be well at La Casa by 2pm...

See you there...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[HabanoSy]

I'm more than a bit concerned about the severe weather warning/storm that's supposed to hit us tomorrow afternoon/evening. Still I understand the top deck is half covered so we should be ok. :)

Still, how cold can the Thames be. :eek:

Oh great...!!! :rain:

Still won't let it dampen our spirits... :41:

Cheers, HabanoSy

[HabanoSy]

The cigar provided is the Wide Churchill.

Oh good...

Been looking forward to trying one of these... :smoke:

Cheers, HabanoSy

[Turbo]

I phoned John and confirmed today...... i still cant find any child care so Mrs Turbo will be staying at home.

This will be my 3rd time aboard, i couldnt bail out over something weak like that!

See you all there!!!

[Turbo]

Just got back from this.... good evening! Didn't bump in to anyone, I guess I should have worn a red carnation?

The wide Churchill was a fair enough smoke and I followed it up with a Trini robusto short that was bit of a dog! The weather was shocking but it didn't stop me from having fun as always!

[Robusto]

I was driving round the M25 home from Heathrow for hours in the rain and spray last night. I was thinking about this excursion and hoped it wasn't a complete wash-out for anyone going... It really was a shitty night weather-wise. :(

[monkey66]

Sorry turbo, we came on-board, looked at the cramped crowds downstairs, looked at the soaking, cold smoking deck upstairs and decided we didn't fancy 4 hours of it so we bailed.

A little disappointed with HH for not planning sufficiently for rain. I spoke to them the day before expressing my concerns about the weather warnings and they said it would be no problem and not that crowded in any event, but we had a fight just to walk through the lower deck. Also didn't appreciate a third of the space taken up with suppliers selling wares, for £45 i feel like I have already spent and would like to just enjoy the event.

Never knowingly out-herfed but could not face it in the cold, wet and crowded conditions.

Of course maybe things got better and we missed out but on first viewing none of us wanted to take that chance.

Anyone want to buy a wide Churchill for £45?

[Amanda]

A good crowd braved the weather - see pics - and I heard that it was a great night:41: