Cuban Cigar Walk, London - Walk and Herf, Tue 17 Feb 2009

[TJCoro]

Sorry Dawg, I thought we had done this one, there is no dress code while we are sitting outside and herfing.

If you want to go into the American bar you will need a jacket and tie (but you can't smoke in there so what's the point).

Now we need to know if that TJ is going to get his New Mexican sorry carcase over here to join us.

What gives TJ?

Senor Nicwing,

Thanks for asking. I'm keeping a close eye on the air fares and my funds.
I may have to forgo a few boxes of cohibas to make it. But it would be worth it.

If it's okay with the rest of the walkers, I will make a decision 7 to 10 days before, when I might be able to snag a really good price on a last minute flight. I'll worry about a hotel later.

I realize there may be a waiting list to participate and I don't want to hold anyone up, so please let me know if waiting until the last minute is acceptable to everyone.

I'm looking forward to meeting some of the other folks on this forum and very much hope things work out so I can make it.

TJCoro

[Alex]

Sorry Dawg, I thought we had done this one, there is no dress code while we are sitting outside and herfing.

If you want to go into the American bar you will need a jacket and tie (but you can't smoke in there so what's the point).

Now we need to know if that TJ is going to get his New Mexican sorry carcase over here to join us.

What gives TJ?

Nic, im interested in coming as long as funds are there, i will know in a couple of weeks time. As we cant herf in the american bar, im not really interested in going there, so is it poss i can come along for the walk but leave you guys who are going the bar at the bar lol.
Is the 12 people limit because there is limited space in the bar or have i missed another reason in a previous post.
I dont mind missing the bar and leaving you early, also how long does the walk last.

[nicwing]

Cuban Cigar Walk 18th April

Cuban Cigar Walk London
Cohiba IV asked yesterday for an update on the Walk and Herf so here it is:


Date : Saturday 18^th April – Start at 10:00am at the Churchill Statue at the junction of Old Bond Street and New Bond Street. (Nearest Tube station Green Park - See map at web site for details)


Attendees:
Robusto - Confirmed/Downloaded
Stogie Dog - Confirmed/Downloaded
Giulio - Confirmed/Downloaded
Andy L - Confirmed/Preload
NicW - Present sir!
Sarah BM Confirmed/Downloaded
Cohiba IV - Confirmed/Preload
Pantomime Horse - Confirmed/ Downloading
Deano - Confirmed/Downloading
TJ Coro - Confirmed/?
CJ121 - Confirmed/?
(Only one place left for the 'herf') - Can you miss the oportunity to meet up with the one and only TJ??

Alex TBC
Oils TBC
Drewdorm TBC
RK TBC


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 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



Cost: The cost of the walk is ?10 if you download the walk from the web site or ?28 if you would like me to provide you with the walk pre-loaded onto an MP3 player. (Please note lunch and drinks at the Stafford are not included in the cost of the walk)


In order to confirm numbers I would ask you to either complete the download or post me a cheque no later that Friday 3^rd of April.

There is a waiting list for this event and numbers are limited by the capacity at the Stafford Hotel.



Map:a map of the route can be downloaded from www.citiesinsound.com. But I will bring some copies of the walk with me on the day for those who forget.



Dress Code: As previously discussed on the forum 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.



Film: With the kind help of Robusto and his son 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.

[Robusto]

Smoking hats welcomed.

[Deano]

Oh I'm definitely confirmed btw. I just need to download to my iphone.
I have a wedding reception in the eve so I need to scarper at 4.30ish. I reckon 6 hours with you lot will be enough though

[TJCoro]

Timely Information

Great Information, NicWing,

I can certainly feel the swing of the pendulum after reading your post and listening to the sample at the website.


Is it true what they say? "En-g-land swings like a pendulum do"


And by the way...who the F are they?

Names TJ, TJCoro, and I'm wondering what to expect weather-wise in the UK

[Stogiedog]

The pub looks the buisness. No driving for me he, he, he.

[cohibaIV]

What tube station do I go too??

[Robusto]

Green Park is fine, Dale.

[Deano]

Nice, one stop from Victoria. Went through Green Park every day for 4 years when I worked in Oxford Circus for an online casino company. Kinda fun. Not.

[cohibaIV]

Green Park is fine, Dale.

Cheers Bryan.

I am driving down with the missus, (She is a cockney) and she will be dropping me off.

Going to stay over Sat night for a dirty weekend after the HERF...

Booked a room at the May Fair..heard its an OK hotel...

[Robusto]

Filth!

[nicwing]

Filth!

What he really means to say is ...Do you want him to save some space on his video camera?

[Robusto]

Steamy VHS models required...

[TJCoro]

Will it rain!

So local mates,

What can an out-of-towner expect from the weather?

Will it rain, be cold? Should I bring a heavy coat/cloak/cape.

What's the rule on tin foil hats?