Christmas at LCDH

[Deano]

Anyone interested in a UKCF Christmas herf at Ajay's:

17-Dec-2010
£25 per head - which includes canapés from across the road, plus the new RA Allones Superiore cigar.

Who can make it? We need about 15-20 people to make it worthwhile.


So far:
1) Deano
2) jibjob79
3) mb55317
4) peanutpete
5) monkey66
6) snooky
7) Lascaux
8) jpmoore

[Puff Scotty]

Date permitting, I'd love to come down & meet you guys...:hail:

[Big_T_UK]

I bagsy Chris's seat!

[Lascaux]

i'd love to, sounds good

[bigbarneyhotdog]

sounds interesting :849:

[Jimmeh]

I bagsy Chris's seat!
Too late - i already shotgunned it...

[Drewmidorn]

In theory sounds great, in practice it may be difficult.

[Big_T_UK]

Yes, I am guessing dates are going to be an issue. I know Jimmeh and I cannot do the 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th.

[Puff Scotty]

Yes, I am guessing dates are going to be an issue. I know Jimmeh and I cannot do the 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th.
That's 4 dates I can do!:smoke:

[Big_T_UK]

Oh, charming!

[Puff Scotty]

:biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:
LOL Nowt personal!

[Pandyboy]

Sounds good. Just ket me know dates.

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[jpmoore]

I'm in depending on dates !

[jibjob79]

I'm in unless it classes with prior commitments that I can't get out of.


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[Monkey Nuts]

Would love to make my herf debut!! :849:

Hopefully I can make whatever date is chosen.

[Simon-JG-hr]

Sounds like an excellent idea! :849:

[discothan]

oh man....I loved my visit to London. This offer is sooooo tempting.

[monkey66]

Im in depending on dates 17/18/19th all good at the moment.

I told you guys what to say to big Chris if he complains you are in his seat ....but I don't think I can repeat it here :rolleyes:

[Puff Scotty]

oh man....I loved my visit to London. This offer is sooooo tempting.
Do it Than! saves my Italian friends a trip :849::biggrin1:.

[mb55317]

Count me in depending on the date..


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[cohibaIV]

Ok, I shall be the first to say that I can't....

[peanutpete]

sounds great but dates are being booked up quick in my diary so the sooner the date is fixed :thumb:

[snooky]

Would be great-- details :santaclaus:

[ajay]

Yes, I am guessing dates are going to be an issue. I know Jimmeh and I cannot do the 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th.

So will keep the Evening on one of these dates and open a vintage box of cigars...:smoke:

[ajay]

Do it Than! saves my Italian friends a trip :849::biggrin1:.
have you seen the size of Big Chris!///:eek:

[michael69]

I'm in if poss!

nearer christmas better for me

[monkey66]

Date please ...17/18/19th would be good for me.

[SteveGriff]

Would be nice to go for a Chrimbo herf... a long time since I was at one last.

[moidoid]

Yes, let's get a date. I might be tempted out of my hut in the woods.

[Deano]

Ajay is suggesting Friday 17th for £25 per head - which includes canapés from across the road, plus the new RA Allones Superiore cigar.

Who can make it? We need about 15-20 people to make it worthwhile.

[Big_T_UK]

nope, office Xmas part.

[Deano]

Yeh mine's the night before. Which is a pain.

[Big_T_UK]

typical

[jibjob79]

Okay i'm in, just checked with she who must be obeyed, just got to arrange travel plans with Jpmoore and Pandyboy if they are going. Any idea on start and finish time? Pay up front or on the day? Will it be the same rules discussed about buy one cigar and then you can smoke your own cubans (not Non cubans)?

[Lascaux]

17th is ok for me

[Big_T_UK]

No, you will be buying and smoking Cubans purchased from there only. I assume that to be the case anyway.

[jibjob79]

No, you will be buying and smoking Cubans purchased from there only. I assume that to be the case anyway.

It was just something discussed when the original offer was made for the UK Cigar Forums Herf to be held at the LCDH, just looking for clarification to bring a my cigar case and friends or a bigger wallet lol :41:

[jpmoore]

Do you have any idea on times? I am on a training course in Gloucster until 5pm so won't get there until 7ish

Jibjob is right Ajay did discuss that!

[Deano]

I would imagine it will be 6-10pm. Will get back regarding smoking your own.

[mb55317]

Count me in


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[Deano]

Has capacity for 19 people and we'll need about 15 people to make it worthwhile.

[Deano]

Ajay says we can bring our own smokes, as long as the £25 a head is covered.

Should be great!

[Big_T_UK]

HOLY CRAP!

[jibjob79]

I've only been to Ajays twice and thoroughly enjoyed myself both times. There is a great selection of cigars in the upstairs walk in humidor i liken it to a grown up sweet shop, so many delicious things to try. There is also a great selection of pipes and tobacco as well as shaving products, one of the best gentlemen shops i have visited. There is also a nice selection of chocolates in case you need to buy a peace offering or Christmas present for your other half when you get home lol. And that is without mentioning the downstairs smoking den. If travelling by train the Teddington train station is a 5-10 minute walk. What better way to start the weekend and grab some last minute Christmas presents. And that is without mentioning Ajay and his staff who are the friendliest and knowledgeable i have met in a cigar trade. It is a chance not to be missed. I also think (correct me if i am wrong) you can bring your own alcohol like a fine rum. Soft drinks, coffee and chocolate bars and be bought if the tobacco gets the best of you. If you are travelling from further afield why not make a day of it for a look round the cigar shops in London then pop into the LCDH in the afternoon.

[mb55317]

Sweeeet! I might be tempted to have one of those Hoyo Diademas from the 2004 Hoyo humidor..


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[Deano]

Hm me too...

[peanutpete]

Ajay is suggesting Friday 17th for £25 per head - which includes canapés from across the road, plus the new RA Allones Superiore cigar.

Who can make it? We need about 15-20 people to make it worthwhile.


yup up for the 17th, Dean when we were there last Ajay said we could bring our own cigars to smoke, do you know if that is still the case? might make it a more attractive proposition price wise for some if we do not have to buy cigars from Ajay

[monkey66]

Good for me, lets start the list running and get to 15!

[Deano]

yup up for the 17th, Dean when we were there last Ajay said we could bring our own cigars to smoke, do you know if that is still the case? might make it a more attractive proposition price wise for some if we do not have to buy cigars from Ajay

As said further up, yes you can bring your own as long as they're Cuban. :41:

[peanutpete]

As said further up, yes you can bring your own as long as they're Cuban. :41:

sorry missed that i'll put my glasses back on :wacko:

[snooky]

Count me in Deano this will be a first time at Ajays for me.:smoke:

[Puff Scotty]

OH my God! a cover charge' I'd rather smoke my own!
Arrrrgh, go shit in a bucket!
Man's got a business to run!
Go! try new cigars! enjoy new company! have a larf!
By all means take yer own .. but you might as well stay indoors!!
Unless you want to hand 'em out as freebies!!
This Ajay will have some tremendous smokes ( I think I've met his esteemed father )..
Just go & let it hang for ferks sake!!
If I'm out of order then Bol**cks, must be on the wrong Forum?
Cheers,
Puff...

[mb55317]

Count me in Deano this will be a first time at Ajays for me.:smoke:

You'll enjoy it mate! I'm popping in tonight for a smoke and can't wait!


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[peanutpete]

OH my God! a cover charge' I'd rather smoke my own!
Arrrrgh, go shit in a bucket!
Man's got a business to run!
Go! try new cigars! enjoy new company! have a larf!
By all means take yer own .. but you might as well stay indoors!!
Unless you want to hand 'em out as freebies!!
This Ajay will have some tremendous smokes ( I think I've met his esteemed father )..
Just go & let it hang for ferks sake!!
If I'm out of order then Bol**cks, must be on the wrong Forum?
Cheers,
Puff...

yes Ajay has not some but lots of tremendous smokes, how ever maybe not everone will be able to justify £100.00 odd quid at this time of the year on traverling, ticket, smokes etc so if more people can come becouse it will be a bit cheaper if you smoke your own than its a good thing and if you can not understand that well as you said

[Puff Scotty]

Wow - personal attack! love it! & in a small way, justified!
But,
Travel, you're in London, I,m in Norfolk......
Ticket... No more than the standard cover charge in some places.. & a FREE quality (I hope) vitola to boot.
The 'Man' & I do not express his views, has a business to run.
And how many cigars can you reasonably smoke in one session without .....??
£100..yeah O.K. it'll cost me more just to get down there...
but that's not the point...
It's a social occasion that has nothing to do with the 'haves & have nots' it's about meeting new people & trying new things.. I think?...
Maybe I'm wrong but I really don't think the guys on this forum would be anything but happy & content to cater for anyone from anywalk... but please allow those who want to try a new experience first dibs...
So yes, I do understand it & Merry Xmas to you too!

[Puff Scotty]

nope, office Xmas part.

Bugger! One of the guys I was hoping to meet! :shakehands: :beer::smoke:

[Big_T_UK]

Blimey, I am honoured! It shall happen.

[peanutpete]

Wow - personal attack! love it! & in a small way, justified!
But,
Travel, you're in London, I,m in Norfolk......
Ticket... No more than the standard cover charge in some places.. & a FREE quality (I hope) vitola to boot.
The 'Man' & I do not express his views, has a business to run.
And how many cigars can you reasonably smoke in one session without .....??
£100..yeah O.K. it'll cost me more just to get down there...
but that's not the point...
It's a social occasion that has nothing to do with the 'haves & have nots' it's about meeting new people & trying new things.. I think?...
Maybe I'm wrong but I really don't think the guys on this forum would be anything but happy & content to cater for anyone from anywalk... but please allow those who want to try a new experience first dibs...
So yes, I do understand it & Merry Xmas to you too!


Puff dont want to get off on the wrong foot but my point was that the more people that come the better, always nice to meet new b/sotl, the money, may or may not be a issue for me or for anyone do not make assumptions, but i was there when Ajay made the offer and he did so as to make it more accessible for every one (he is also a nice bloke).
But any way i hope to see you down there and make a new friend

[Simon-JG-hr]

Excellent choice of date! Last day in Plymouth before I head back to Gloucester... may well just have to take a little detour on the way up... ;)

[Monkey Nuts]

Hmmmm......

Was supposed to be chauffering the other half home from her Xmas party that night - I'll have to see if I can weasel out of it somehow........ Would be great to be there - never met anyone on here or been to Ajay's before.......

[Puff Scotty]

Puff dont want to get off on the wrong foot but my point was that the more people that come the better, always nice to meet new b/sotl, the money, may or may not be a issue for me or for anyone do not make assumptions, but i was there when Ajay made the offer and he did so as to make it more accessible for every one (he is also a nice bloke).
But any way i hope to see you down there and make a new friend

Hi Pete, I think you've misunderstood me completely! Firstly, I have to say that I try not to make assumptions & there is no wrong foot to get off on.
I'm too long in the tooth to take offense at trivia.
My point again is that I do understand the more the merrier & I do understand because of financial restraints of some B'sOTL they may wish to smoke their own but unless I'm wrong the Herf will last approximately 4 hours. With a cigar & canapes already included in the cover price, just how many more cigars do you think people will smoke & enjoy in the remaining time! That's what I'm trying to say - 2-3 fair sized stogies, food, gossip... 4 hours gone.....I for one will, if attending, take a selected few of my own,(never leave home without 'em) not to smoke then but to hand out for people who haven't tried them to smoke later at their leisure but I'll be trying something I've not got in the humidor & meeting nice people I've not met before....:smile:

[monkey66]

Hmmmm......

Was supposed to be chauffering the other half home from her Xmas party that night - I'll have to see if I can weasel out of it somehow........ Would be great to be there - never met anyone on here or been to Ajay's before.......

Do it, meet some great guys and go to the best shop in the UK.

[peanutpete]

Hi Pete, I think you've misunderstood me completely! Firstly, I have to say that I try not to make assumptions & there is no wrong foot to get off on.
I'm too long in the tooth to take offense at trivia.
My point again is that I do understand the more the merrier & I do understand because of financial restraints of some B'sOTL they may wish to smoke their own but unless I'm wrong the Herf will last approximately 4 hours. With a cigar & canapes already included in the cover price, just how many more cigars do you think people will smoke & enjoy in the remaining time! That's what I'm trying to say - 2-3 fair sized stogies, food, gossip... 4 hours gone.....I for one will, if attending, take a selected few of my own,(never leave home without 'em) not to smoke then but to hand out for people who haven't tried them to smoke later at their leisure but I'll be trying something I've not got in the humidor & meeting nice people I've not met before....:smile:


have you seen some of the guys smoke on here 4 hours 4-5 cigars no probs and leave you cigars at home and bring your lighters to hand out instead:laugh:

[Puff Scotty]

have you seen some of the guys smoke on here 4 hours 4-5 cigars no probs and leave you cigars at home and bring your lighters to hand out instead:laugh:
Wouldn't be thanked for that, they're mostly petrol... phew!:smoke:

[cohibaIV]

If you make it the 18th......:cowboyic9:

[Deano]

Right can anyone else come, otherwise we'll have to cancel it - not enough people to make it worth while.

[monkey66]

Come on guys, who else can come?

[Big_T_UK]

Want to lots, but can't do that date.

[Puff Scotty]

I'm in the shit with this as well! if your only one short on numbers I'll pay my whack if you get enough to go,,,,

[Deano]

Are u saying you can't come?

[Puff Scotty]

Are u saying you can't come?
I have to go to Russiain the next day or so & there is not a hope in hell I can be back in time....if even for Xmas: have a look at my BOC rant..
My sincere apologies, I am so looking forward to sampling at Ajays & meeting some of you guys,
Puff

[Big_T_UK]

He is saying that,

[Puff Scotty]

Corrct Big T.... sorry to be long winded...:mad: just want to shout & throw things at the minute!!

[snooky]

Well if it's just a small number, maybe No 10 and a bite to eat somewhere....?

[mb55317]

I'm up for it guys..


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[mb55317]

Who do we have so far?


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[peanutpete]

in, did i say already?

[mb55317]

So-

Deano
Monkey
Peanut
Snooky
Myself
Sy?
Lascaux?
Jimmeh?

Come on guys prioritise!

If the wife or girlfriend gets the hump well who cares?! ITS CHRISTMAS! It could be worse (or better depending on how you look at it) we could be organising a Christmas meal at Spearmint Rhino!! Now there's a thought...;0P


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[peanutpete]

i think we could get symon to come

[mb55317]

Trying to see if Lascaux can make it..

[jpmoore]

I'm in

[mb55317]

Ok so we got 6 so far:

Deano
Monkey
Peanut
Snooky
Myself
jpmoore

Sy?
Lascaux?
Jimmeh?

Come on guys..

[Masterdj]

What time is the meeting? I may be in London on that day..

[Lascaux]

I'm in


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[jibjob79]

I'm in as well.

[mb55317]

so its:

Deano
Monkey
Peanut
Snooky
Myself
jpmoore
jibjob79
Lascaux

Come on a few more lets do it.. spread the love!

[Masterdj]

I really know the time of meeting. I will be attending to a xmas meal at 8am in Swindon..

[mb55317]

Well i would imagine most people will get there from between 6-7pm but I'm sure you could arrive any time.

[Masterdj]

I will pass it as I need to be in Swindon at 8am.. Sorry..

[monkey66]

I may be around earlier, making an afternoon/evening of it :41:

[snooky]

Someone suggest a steak/pasta house near Baker st we can book for 10 and mosey on down to No 10 after. Or a meal at Boisdales and freeze our nuts off, lets do it soon.:rock:

[peanutpete]

I may be around earlier, making an afternoon/evening of it :41:


:thumb: good idea come guys just a few more and its on

[mb55317]

:thumb: good idea come guys just a few more and its on

I'm up for the afternoon - got the day off :smoke:

[EugeneSax]

I might be able to make the afternoon, probably not the evening.

Where are we talking about now - No 10?

[mb55317]

I might be able to make the afternoon, probably not the evening.

Where are we talking about now - No 10?

At the moment we are still trying to organise it at LCDH.. Can we tempt you?

[EugeneSax]

Would the afternoon session be separate to the £25 a ticket evening do as I'm a wee bit boracic & not even begun Christmas shopping yet?

[mb55317]

Would the afternoon session be separate to the £25 a ticket evening do as I'm a wee bit boracic & not even begun Christmas shopping yet?

Errr... I guess it would be, the £25 covers a cigar and food for the evening. I will probably purchase another cigar for the afternoon.

[stephan]

I'm up for this (LCDH) if you've got room for a little un.

[Deano]

Would the afternoon session be separate to the £25 a ticket evening do as I'm a wee bit boracic & not even begun Christmas shopping yet?

You need to be a member to go at any other time of day.

[mb55317]

So far we have:

Deano
Monkey
Peanut
Snooky
Myself
jpmoore
jibjob79
Lascaux
Stephan
EugeneSax (maybe?)
A friend of mine (non UKCF member)

Thats 11 guys.. who else is up for it?

[mb55317]

You need to be a member to go at any other time of day.

True, but if we're all meeting there slightly earlier on 17th I wouldnt imagine this to be a problem but we should confirm this with Ajay.

[EugeneSax]

You need to be a member to go at any other time of day.

You mean you can't just turn up there during normal shop hours & "sample" one of AJ's finest?

Good thing perhaps that I haven't gone along with my notion to pop in unannounced on a couple of occasions recently.

BTW - don't count me in if working out ticket sales. If I make it at all, I'd have to leave before 7:00. I think I might be able to get there for about 4:00, (if it's allowed).

[Jimmeh]

Sorry Matt, i have been busy for the last few days and didnt get a chance to check this out - i cant make it due to having a prior engagement! Enjoy the afternoon and evening guys and smoke one for me.

[mb55317]

Sorry Matt, i have been busy for the last few days and didnt get a chance to check this out - i cant make it due to having a prior engagement! Enjoy the afternoon and evening guys and smoke one for me.

That sucks dude.. if i dont see you before have a good Christmas

[mb55317]

So it looks like we have 10 confirmed- is this going to be enough?


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[jibjob79]

So it looks like we have 10 confirmed- is this going to be enough?

first posts says 15-20 so i guess not :frown:

[Deano]

Maybe 10 of us could go on the Saturday instead?

[jibjob79]

Maybe 10 of us could go on the Saturday instead?

I'm busy the Thursday and Saturday so no can do, sorry.


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[mb55317]

I'm free on the Saturday


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[monkey66]

Fridays better for me but Sat is possible.

[Lascaux]

am free on the saturday too

[EugeneSax]

I can't do Saturday - unless it's around lunch time.

I would prefer to stick with the Friday & move the venue to somewhere that would takes us then - 10 Manch Street, perhaps?

[mb55317]

So what are we doing guys?


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[Lascaux]

If we can't get to ajay's with current numbers I'm happy to book a couple of tables for 10MS if need be

[monkey66]

Can we settle on Friday, we had that date for a few weeks, either AJ's or 10MS will be fine for me.

[EugeneSax]

Can we settle on Friday, we had that date for a few weeks, either AJ's or 10MS will be fine for me.


+1

[peanutpete]

+2 saturday may be a bit tricky

[mb55317]

I'm good for either but let's make a decision! How about I talk to Ajay tomorrow night when I'm over there and confirm for definite about whether or not we can go there with the numbers we have. At least then we can plan 10MS.


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[peanutpete]

good plan Matt at least will we know one way or the other

[monkey66]

All good.

[mb55317]

Ok so the numbers we have are fine.

To summarise:

- £25 for the event which includes canapes and cigar (The new RA Superiores- LCDH only)
- Arrive from 6pm but if you want to come earlier let me know
- Can bring your own Cuban cigars if you wish

Sorted!

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[mb55317]

It's goes without saying that if you find you can't make it let me or Deano know or post to that effect on this thread.

I can't wait! Will be a good night for sure!


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[jibjob79]

I'm in and will aim to get there about 1730 to do a little shopping and try not to drool too much in the walk in humidor. See you there.

[peanutpete]

nice one Matt might be able to get there at 3 ish

[mb55317]

Awesome sounds like we'll be making a day of it!


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[Lascaux]

I should be free from about 3 too, able to get in that early being a non-member?


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[jibjob79]

I could make it earlier as well and make an earlier start if it was okay for non members

[mb55317]

Ajay said this is fine guys- I'll come down for 3pm and meet whoever wants to come earlier- awesome!


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[monkey66]

I'll be down by 3 with a bit of luck as well ...gonna be a good one :)

[monkey66]

Is Sean coming?

[mb55317]

Sean?


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[Big_T_UK]

He means American Sean, SeanP I think was his screen name. Met up with him last week but he is staggeringly busy with work so I suspect he won't be able to make it.

[mb55317]

Cool I've sent him a PM- more the merrier!


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[snooky]

Well done Matt for organising this, do most people drive to Ajays ? As coming from Essex.:849:

[jibjob79]

Well done Matt for organising this, do most people drive to Ajays ? As coming from Essex.:849:

+1 Well done Matt. I'll be driving as i can't be bothered waisting several hours on the train then getting stranded lol. I know you can park outside on the highstreet but i don't know for how long. The railways station round the corner only has 8 spaces and will probably be full. If anyone knows of good parking spots it would be good to know.

[peanutpete]

+1 Well done Matt. I'll be driving as i can't be bothered waisting several hours on the train then getting stranded lol. I know you can park outside on the highstreet but i don't know for how long. The railways station round the corner only has 8 spaces and will probably be full. If anyone knows of good parking spots it would be good to know.


i do but if i tell you i will have to kill you as you might take my spot



just park round the corner its free

[Deano]

Oi! I bloody organised it! He just asked Ajay if it was ok if less people turned up, before I did. Was waiting until this weekend to see the response before asking Ajay..

[Lascaux]

+1 well done matt, you're a champ

oh hey deano, hows it going?

[Deano]

You basts!

[Deano]

Fecking work Christmas party been moved to Fri now. Can't believe it. Will see what I can do.

[mb55317]

Oh come on Deano you can't bail on us now?!!

Yeah park in one of the side streets it's free


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[Deano]

Nah will probably tell work to stuff it, and have the half day (the don't pay for our do's but we do get half a day out of it)

[cohibaIV]

Nah will probably tell work to stuff it, and have the half day (the don't pay for our do's but we do get half a day out of it)


And Matt has gone to a lot of trouble sorting this Deano....:rolleyes:

:biggrin1:

:41:

[mb55317]

Nah Deano was the one to broker the deal, I simply assisted in rounding up the herd... Not that it matters, what does matter is that we all have a good evening catching up with BOTL. Shame those who can't make it can't make it...


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[monkey66]

Thanks Matt :p

If I am not mistaken (please correct me if I am wrong) one can take ones own alcohol, if so I will rustle up a nice bottle of malt I think.

I have no intention of driving, this is my night off, so anyone heading from North/central London let me know.

[Lascaux]

good idea, i might bring a bottle of rum :)

[monkey66]

You can park right outside from 5 or 5.30 and the pay and display is cheap if you get there a little before.

[Deano]

*grump*

[peanutpete]

[QUOTE=monkey66;128716]Thanks Matt :p

If I am not mistaken (please correct me if I am wrong) one can take ones own alcohol, if so I will rustle up a nice bottle of malt I think.

I have no intention of driving, this is my night off, so anyone heading from North/central London let me know.[/QUOTE

got you covered monks i will ring you closer to the day to sort it out

[monkey66]

got you covered monks i will ring you closer to the day to sort it out

Good man :)

[SeanP]

I will be in Birmingham for work on Friday but since Teddington is right around the corner I might be able to make it out for a nightcap cigar. That is if traffic is not too bad on the way home :rolleyes:

[mb55317]

Thanks Matt :p

If I am not mistaken (please correct me if I am wrong) one can take ones own alcohol, if so I will rustle up a nice bottle of malt I think.

I have no intention of driving, this is my night off, so anyone heading from North/central London let me know.

You are correct, you can bring alcohol but no beer.


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[mb55317]

I will be in Birmingham for work on Friday but since Teddington is right around the corner I might be able to make it out for a nightcap cigar. That is if traffic is not too bad on the way home :rolleyes:

That's a shame dude but hope to see you there if you can make it


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[snooky]

So i assume Ajays is close to Teddington stn, wouldnt mind a drink, xmas and all .:849:

[mb55317]

So i assume Ajays is close to Teddington stn, wouldnt mind a drink, xmas and all .:849:

Yes it's very close. Ajays is in the high street two doors down from Starbucks.


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[Simon-JG-hr]

If there are spaces left, could I put my name down. Would be an excellent way to finish off a fairly miserable term. Any excuse to travel to London and herf with you guys must be taken. :thumb:

[Monkey Nuts]

I am now free on this date, so would love to come along if possible please gents.:smile:

[monkey66]

I believe there is no shortage of space so come along guys :)

Sean - we'll be waiting if you make it down - can't guarantee I'll be coherent by then mind :p

[Simon-JG-hr]

If I am not mistaken (please correct me if I am wrong) one can take ones own alcohol, if so I will rustle up a nice bottle of malt I think.A ha! Someone beat me to the suggestion. I shall almost certainly bring a bottle of something nice along, if Ajay is amenable to non-members bringing along drinks.

I hope people like Islay...

I suspect, with nothing else to do once I've arrived in London, I may also try and arrive with the earlier crew, again, if that is acceptable. :849:

[Lascaux]

if you're bringing islay, ill make SURE its acceptable for you to arrive early :D :D

[Lascaux]

i bought a bottle of laphroaig quartercask last week expressly for sharing at any christmas herfs, but its all gone now :-(

[Simon-JG-hr]

if you're bringing islay, ill make SURE its acceptable for you to arrive early :D :DHahaha. Was thinking it would be an excellent excuse (if one were needed) for me to get off my backside and buy some Lagavulin... Might spend some time in the Vintage House in Soho on the way through (it was recently recommemded to me by a friend here in Plymouth).

[stephan]

I'll bring an Islay Malt as well. Perhaps we should stay in touch so that we all bring something different?

Simon: Vintage House is an Alladin's Cave of malts. Wonderful place!

[Lascaux]

Was just there this evening, its the ajays of spirits, sublime!


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[peanutpete]

bloody hell every one bringing malt and poor little me driving, motherf...........r

[EugeneSax]

bloody hell every one bringing malt and poor little me driving, motherf...........r

You know what they say...

...let the train take the strain.

I've just looked up & found I can get there in 2 changes & 46 minutes so it looks like i'll be "working from home" that day (so long as this snuffle doesn't turn into a full-blown cold).

Do look it up on the tfl web site - Teddington has frequent trains from Waterloo as well as Richmond which is at the end of the District line.

[monkey66]

bloody hell every one bringing malt and poor little me driving, motherf...........r

Even though it means I give up my lift come on the train and lets have a little tipple :)

[mb55317]

I'm driving too.. Oh well.. Looking forward to this!


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[snooky]

bloody hell every one bringing malt and poor little me driving, motherf...........r
Take the train mate i'll be changing at Tottenham hale.:849:

[peanutpete]

Even though it means I give up my lift come on the train and lets have a little tipple :)

wish i could but working all weekend so best i dont start drinking, your lift is safe :car:

[Monkey Nuts]

i bought a bottle of laphroaig quartercask last week expressly for sharing at any christmas herfs, but its all gone now :-(

I have an almost full(!!) bottle of this - I'll bring it along!!:smile:

[Big_T_UK]

Just out of courtesy I would run bringing booze along past Ajay before just surprising him with it. The usual rules clearly do not apply as he is letting everybody bring along Cuban cigars of their own so I guess the corkage thing for bringing drink along is also suspended, but I would ask first.

[Lascaux]

cheers for the heads up, sure theres no way of wiggling out of your work do? :(

[mb55317]

I already confirmed this with Ajay and he confirmed its ok, not 100% sure about the corkage but given he said people can bring some alcohol along and didn't mention anything about corkage I assume it won't apply.


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[Simon-JG-hr]

I suspect I shall be buying a few of his rarer wares (try saying that after a few drinks...) whilst I'm there. :849: Too good an opportunity to pass up just before Christmas.

[Lascaux]

oh absolutely, im going all out :)

[ajay]

I already confirmed this with Ajay and he confirmed its ok, not 100% sure about the corkage but given he said people can bring some alcohol along and didn't mention anything about corkage I assume it won't apply.


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hey gents...17th just around the corner!...just wanted to find out the final total of hard core cigar afic coming down?....only so we can arrange the food...as BIG T and James knows this guys do put a good spread on...
also sorry to hear you can not make it down...

not a problem..ill bring out the rare cigars!...black lables at a rediculas price!:smoke:

As for the corkage...there is not corkage...as long as i can have a few drops!...if not i have my plantation, za cappa, diplomatico reserva, etc..:)

see who ever is coming down on 17th Dec from UK Cigar Forum...:smile:

[Simon-JG-hr]

Excellent stuff Ajay.

My train tickets are all booked now, and am like a little schoolboy on Christmas Eve.

(PS. I'll be taking a look at the rarer wares, not the rarest... :p :biggrin1: )

[ajay]

So far we have:

Deano
Monkey
Peanut
Snooky
Myself
jpmoore
jibjob79
Lascaux
Stephan
EugeneSax (maybe?)
A friend of mine (non UKCF member)

Thats 11 guys.. who else is up for it?

Gents, for Friday..who ever would like to come down earlier not a problem...I will only give out the LCDH release in the evening...i will arrange the food to arrive at 7.30pm if this sould good let me know or i can make it later 8.00pm

who ever would like to come down earlier, you would have to buy a cigar from the shop to smoke down stairs...just helps the shop to keep runing...every bit helps..how the hell can you smoke a good cigar out doors in this weather!...:der:

I was at Boisdale for the auction and trust me was not good fun smoking a cigar, and it was a Hamlet Salomon. A good cigar wasted :mad:

Ajay

[ajay]

Excellent stuff Ajay.

My train tickets are all booked now, and am like a little schoolboy on Christmas Eve.

(PS. I'll be taking a look at the rarer wares, not the rarest... :p :biggrin1: )

will show you a few rare boxes as well as rarest boxes...which you pop your eyes out...:smoke:

great i love cigars and guys who enjoy good cuban cigars....:rock:

better, clear your CC..once you have seen what i have....you wish you did!..

[mb55317]

Hi Ajay,

I believe the final number is 13 unless any more can make it and assuming no one drops out.

Deano
Monkey
Peanut
Snooky
Myself
jpmoore
jibjob79
Lascaux
Stephan
EugeneSax (maybe?)
A friend of mine (non UKCF member)
Simon-JG-hr
Monkey Nuts

Looking forward to this!


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[jibjob79]

Ajay,
Just skimmed the thread and think this list is the latest for numbers, i make it 13 with a possible 1 extra. Correct me if i'm wrong guys.

1) Deano
2) jibjob79
3) mb55317
4) peanutpete
5) monkey66
6) snooky
7) Lascaux
8) jpmoore
9) simon-jg-hr
10) monkey nuts
11) stephan
12) eugenesax
13) A friend of mine (non UKCF member)

maybe
1) SeanP

I'll be down early, just toying with the idea of driving or getting the train so i can a tipple or two or three lol.

[jibjob79]

i guess great minds think alike, 13 it is on Friday........................

[ajay]

this that good or bad....its good...and its christmas Uk Cigar Party..

looking forward seeing you guys and chating cigars and catching up...

You will all have a good time do not worry...its a great place...and i work here (Sorry i own the place...that is why its a good place)

Ajay

[Deano]

Ah excellent looks like the turn out isn't too bad after all.

My work Christmas do is before-hand, so I *will* see you all later - and I may be a bit merry....

[EugeneSax]

Don't count me in re food etc as I'll have to leave between 6 & 6:30, and I won't be there at all if my throat gets any worse.

[stephan]

My friend Alan will come as well, if that's ok? You may remember him from Wardour St.

I'm looking forward to this!

Ajay: the only way to keep warm at the auction was to keep lifting your paddle. Worked for me!

[mb55317]

My friend Alan will come as well, if that's ok? You may remember him from Wardour St.

I'm looking forward to this!

Ajay: the only way to keep warm at the auction was to keep lifting your paddle. Worked for me!

Who said we couldn't get 15 people! Come on!


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[mackem keith]

Well this looks to be shaping up to be a great night for you guys have a great time, i bloody always curse living up north otherwise id be there in a heartbeat :mad: enjoy it guys take some pics for those of us who cant be there.

[ajay]

It's party time at La Casa del Habano... Looks like a good turn out....well done dean and matt. No beer in the lounge. It makes a bad smell the next day. Rum, whiskey, wine all goes down well.

See you all tomorrow...

[TJCoro]

http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/crackhead.gif Umm. I just learned that Catalina Joy will be in London today on business and will be able to join the gathering at Ajay'shttp://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/clap.gif

She'll be undercover however, wearing a disguise that looks a lot like Senor :nerd: Serious! :lol:

So lads and lassies, don't be :afraid: afraid to say 'ello and give 'er a http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/x08t5408hopjs/kiss5.gifkiss....you never know! :eyebrows:




:catsmoker:


:juggle: Hey el Perro! I think it's "learnt" in the UK.


:catsmoker: (Hurumph!) Stick with yer blu-ball, JB!

[Deano]

We'll be skyping you once there, hopefully you're be about!

[jibjob79]

Weather permitting I'll be there but I'm putting my faith in British Rail and it has just started snowing in Portsmouth but I'm going to load up with cigars and Irish Whiskey so will have a good time no matter how long it takes to get there lol.


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[mb55317]

Really looking forward to this guys, I've been eating apples and oranges every day to ensure I don't catch a cold from literally everyone who seems to have one on my commute!

Partagas 109 for sure!


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[jibjob79]

I've been eating apples and oranges every day to ensure I don't catch a cold

Tell me about it, Mrs had the sniffles for a few days now is getting worst and i woke up this morning with a sore throat. Lemsip, vitamin C and lockets are holding it at bay at the moment, wont be happy if i can't enjoy tomorrow.

[monkey66]

I am very excited, I have not had a smoke for 3 weeks due to the stupid, lingering dose of winter bullshit, but turned the corner this week and am ready to go. Planning to bring some Talisker distillers edition.

Party 109, now that sounds like a good idea :41:

[mb55317]

Party 109, now that sounds like a good idea :41:

Yeeeehaa!


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[stephan]

My mouth is watering at the thought of a Partagas 109

I'll bring a Bruichladdich Peat

I hope we get snowed in and we'll have to smoke all of Ajay's cigars to survive until we are rescued like Chilean miners

[Simon-JG-hr]

I like your thinking Stephan! I'd be quite happy to buy a new return ticket if that were the cause... :biggrin1:

I can't wait... I know it's only about 15 hours 'til I arrive, but that seems like far too long! :849:

[Robusto]

You lucky bastards. :)

I finish work at about 1:00pm today and plan to sit on some frozen, wind-swept bar terrace in Broadstairs overlooking the bay with a fat one on to bless my mates and colleagues.

(They love it!).

Have fun.
Me and my frozen nads will.

As someone else said... Post pictures!

[monkey66]

Come on Brian, jump on a train!

[Seriesteve]

Have a good one Guys :cowboyic9: looking forward to some pics.
Too far for me this time of year but going to hopefully get in by Ajay's next year :41:

Party 109's :tongue: Let me know if he has some left :thumb: love to try one.
Ss "Aye full of the Cold" :(

[mb55317]

So who will be there around 3pm?


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[Deano]

Won't be there until 6/7, after a few drinks...

[jibjob79]

So who will be there around 3pm?


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If British rail behaves I should be there for 1500


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[Simon-JG-hr]

I'm aiming for 3ish, probably closer to half-past though. Trains from Waterloo dependent of course.

[Robusto]

Come on Brian, jump on a train!

Nah. Sorry. I missed our staff 'do' - a so-so affair where people discuss naughty pupils, marking and wanking if they're ribald - after four gorgeous pupil Christmas performances.

I'm bad company when I'm whacked and currently feel comatose. I'll wish you all a great party and get some early-onset zzzzzeds this afternoon.

If I lived in Kingston on Thames, I'd cross the bridge and be with you.

Meanwhile I'll treat myself to some ribaldry.

[Monkey Nuts]

If the trains run ok I should be there at about 5-30.

My first herf and first visit to Ajay's so looking forward to it!!

[mb55317]

Wow we're being hit by a snow blizzard!! Might be a bit late but gonna play it by ear..

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[jibjob79]

Just out of Woking and there is snow everywhere but the trains are still running (for now lol)

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[mb55317]

Sun has come out now! British weather at it's best!


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[ajay]

once your down in the Lounge you will have no idea what is happing in the world outside...as long as we all have good cigars...we can stay snowed in...lets see who the hard core cigar afic are!...:smoke:

[Simon-JG-hr]

Just pulling out of Waterloo... Not long now... (Plenty of spirit, and spirits, to share ;) )

[monkey66]

What a great evening!

I am home, a little pished and very happy.

Ajay - many thanks for hosing and putting on a great spread. Once again very generous with your knowledge and some once in a lifetime smokes.

Mat - many thanks for all your hard work :)

Great to catch up with old friends and meet some new. I think there was more bottles of fine spirit on the tables than there were people.

I smoked:

H.Upmann Noella from the new jar. Really nice especially in the second half, going to be great in five years or so, lovely vitola.

Trini Ingenios ...my first of these. Very non-trini like, strong and spicy. In a blind test I would never know it was a trini.

Partagas Robusto Extra black label from the 2009 dinner. Surprisingly mild to start with but finished strongly.

Trinidad 1994 Lancero from one of the 14 (I think) boxes signed by Fidel Castro from the 1995 Paris 'dinner of the Century' ...this was a real treat for most of us ....Ajay does it again, simply stunning and probably never to be repeated :41:

I drank ....everything
I ate ...everything

Great turn out despite the snow and a fantastic evening.

[jibjob79]

+1 on a fantastic event. The food from shambles across the road was to die for, the quality and range of whiskeys and rum (only 1 bottle lol) that everyone brought was exquisite. However this paled into insignificance compared to the good company from the members, Ajay's natural flare as one of the most knowledgeable and charismatic hosts and some of what i can only describe as cigar porn to be offered. There really should be private booths for some of the cigars he showed us so you can appreciate them properly and privately lol. I can honestly say this was by far the event of the year for me.

Apologies to anyone who know has the dreaded man flu as i am totally blocked up this morning. The large quantities of lemsip and locket got me through the event but it may be a while before i can fully appreciate a cigar fully.

[Lascaux]

yeah what a day!

Lovely food, lovely whisky, lovely rum, lovely company

My Damages:

H.Upmann Noella. 1st third not much, from then on very tasty. Very good for a young'un

Monty 4 reserva... I dont think ive ever come across a small
smoke to have so much flavour

H.upmann Dunhill pre-embargo seleccion suprema (can't remember which!) - up there in the top 5 cigars I've ever had. incredible complexity for such an old smoke. smoked very very slowly, just incredible. smooth creamy start, some real power by the end, one of the few cigars i can taste things in - nutmeg, lemons, cream. YUM

Trinidad 94 lancero from the signed box! Would have been the smoke of the evening/week/year if it hadn't of come after the upmann!

:-)

[peanutpete]

i echo the guys comments, what a great night, smoked many of the cigars mentioned but after the trini 94 lancero they paled in my memory.
once again thanks to all the guys for making it a great night and thank you Ajay for hosting us

[mb55317]

A great afternoon/ evening and a really good turn out for UKCF despite the weather.

I started off with a Hoyo Des Dieux followed by the new RA Superiores and finally the Trinidad Lancero. Wow what a cigar! I thought the Partagas 109 was my best for the year but I think this just clinches it.

Thanks to Ajay for being a great host and everyone else for coming along and making this such a great event.

Happy Christmas everyone!

*this event was brought to you by Ajay Patel and Ron Zacapa (thanks Lascaux!!) ;0)


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[Deano]

Great food great smokes, thanks everyone and Ajay. And again, thanks to Joe for letting me drink his rum!

[snooky]

Thanks Ajay for a great evening, my first time in Teddington, great setup and venue, we were treated to some superb cigar porn and delicous canapes, booze a plenty, shame i had to catch that train though the ol booze was have a sedating effect, i'm glad our coughing didnt get in the way of some good smokes, i started with a San Cristobal Mercaderes very nice woody flavour, smoked a JL2 followed buy a vintage R&J .
Not too dissapointed the pole dancers didnt show, strewth theyd have thighs like tree trunks round those 18" pillars, another cure for ear wax.
Thanks again and a Merry Xmas to all . :santaclaus:

[Monkey Nuts]

Top evening!

Great to meet everybody last night, and you couldn't really ask for much more from an evening - good company, plenty of delicious whisky, and fine cigars.

My first time at Ajay's and what a place it is! Big thank you to Ajay himself for such a fine spread, and it's great to meet someone with genuine passion and enthusiasm for what he does.

For the record I smoked an El Rey del Mundo Choix de L Epoque (UK 2009 Regional Cigar), the Ramon Allones Superiores, and Partagas Robusto Extra Black Label and thoroughly enjoyed the lot!

Thanks for the warm welcome guys and Merry Christmas! :biggrin1:

[ajay]

To all who come down for the UK Cigar Forum Christmas Party at La Casa Del Habano Teddington. With so much snow you all made it down...well done!...its amazing how far we cigar smokes would go to meet to good company and smoke great cuban cigars:).

You are all welcome and was a pleasure to have you all here, yes i agree so may bottle of whiskey and rum, was great to try so many...but the one i liked was Za Cappa...a perfect cigar match.

The H.Upmann Selecction Suprema was No87 from a Cab of 50's from 1960's.

Smoked the following cigar on the night!...

The H.Upmann Noellas jars, what a great cigar...started of with good flavour, good for a new cigar but yes the third part of the cigar was fantastic, a great cigar in about 5 years or longer...

The La Gloria Inmensos, a Sublime size...rich in flavour. still young..but wil be good..
Also smoked the Ramon Allones SUPERIORES, amazingley a very well made cigar, and good flavour...lots of nuts and cream flavour...

And yes. my last cigar...Partagas Robusto 2009 from the Partagas festival 2009...a well rolled cigar, good drew..but a few was too good of a drew(to easy)...rich in aroma, my cigar picked up half way down, with chocolate and dark coffee...lots of spice at finish...
Glad you all enjoy the food which was organized by my wife...she always does a great job...i can only organize one thing at a time...my cigars and which one I'm going to smoke that day....Thank you Bhavna.


You guys talk about cigar porn, i have cigar porn page/:) this is what you call a porn site!...

http://www.broadweighs-cigars.com/vintage-cigar-porn/palace%20to%20palace/

Thank you again Dean for organizing this and thanks to Matt for crossing the 'Ts':cool:

To all at UK Cigar Forum once again thank you for coming down, and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...

We will be hosting a Cigar Summer BBQ so please keep a look out for dates...it will be in Teddington at Shambles...closer to what summer we have i will post up date.:smile:

Regards to all
Ajay & Bhavan
La Casa Del Habano
www.havahavana.com (http://www.havahavana.com)

[michael69]

Sounds like a great evening... Ajay's is definitely the best place anywhere for anything cigar-related in my opinion and experience.

Real shame I couldn't make it (I'm really jealous having read the posts!)

Glad you all had a great time

[Robusto]

No photos to put up, gents????.....

[jibjob79]

No photos to put up, gents????.....

Well these are what you could have smoked.

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[monkey66]

No photos to put up, gents????.....

I tried a couple on the iphone but they all came out crap in the low light. Ajay took some video I think :eek:

[Robusto]

I tried a couple on the iphone but they all came out crap in the low light.:eek:

I know that feeling very well. :(

[Simon-JG-hr]

Well, I finally made it back to Gloucester as the clock approached 1am...

Great afternoon and evening in excellent company (as ever when UKCF members meet up).

Excellent hosting by Ajay, thank you for providing an almost perfect venue for the event. The canapes were some of the best I've ever had, a great way of upping the energy just as the evening of alcohol and nicotine was taking its toll... :o

As for the cigars I had, I went with the H.Upmann Noella along with a few others. My thoughts on the cigar are pretty much in line with the others: nothing overly remarkable through the first third or so, but a strong finish. These will be lovely in a few years (they're not half bad now ;) ).

Then I had the Bolivar Simones (Canadian RE), which I have read many good things about. Very well deserved praise too, in my opinion. A really tasty cigar, strong, but smooth and tasty - not your typical Boli, but very nice.

As for the RA Superiores... I didn't have time to smoke that on the evening (what with having to get to Paddington before my train left...), but it's ready to be enjoyed at a moment's notice.

Once again, great evening, well hosted and in great company. Thank you all, and merry Christmas. :849:

[jibjob79]

Well, I finally made it back to Gloucester as the clock approached 1am...

Glad to hear you made it home at least before dawn. Did the bottle of whiskey you brought magically evaporate on the carriage?


Then I had the Bolivar Simones (Canadian RE), which I have read many good things about. Very well deserved praise too, in my opinion. A really tasty cigar, strong, but smooth and tasty - not your typical Boli, but very nice.

Wasn't the Bolivar you had the same as mine which i thought was the French RE?

[Simon-JG-hr]

Haha! Thank you. Surprisingly little of the whisky magically evaporated. Once I'd swapped onto the 'sprinter' (if ever a train were inappropriately named...) which had no heating whatsoever I moved onto the King's Ginger for a bit of warmth... I swear, it was warmer outside the train than in...

As for the Boli, it was definitely the Canadian RE I had, fair bit smaller that the behemoth you were smoking. Not sure I could have coped with that before a good size meal! :biggrin1:

[Robusto]

I moved onto the King's Ginger for a bit of warmth... :biggrin1:

WTF?!
Still, if the King's not bothered...
:biggrin1:

[SeanP]

Got in a bit late as I had some late work to get done. Glad I decided to get back out as it was great to catch up with a few of you after my work related absence from the board...hopefully things will slow down a bit in the new year for me to get back here more often.

Since I got in late I was smoking one cigar so I made it count...Ramon Allones Phoenicia Lebanon RE. If you are a fan of fuller cigars this is a must try!

Thanks again to Ajay who amazed us with rare cigars and exceptional facilities. No better shop to enjoy a cigar in as far as I'm concerned! :hail:

[spirit_of_will]

Jeez... I've just sat and read this whole thread! Clearly I joined the forum just a few days too late! Sounds like it was a great evening!

[monkey66]

Don't worry, many more herf's to come :41: