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[Throttle]

Originally posted by ckunjie@Aug 4 2006, 12:52 PM

With Fidel in hospital, Raul in control, US pushing for democracy.

What you guys think will happen to cuban cigar?

What if US lift the embargo?

Will price of cuban go rocket high?

Or any change in the quality of cuban?

On the issue of the future of Cuba and our favourite Habanas in the wake of Fidel's poor health, my understanding is this:-

 

1. There are two camps of Cubans (one with fidel and the other one against)

2. Fidel over 47 yrs has used force by means of restriction to foreign media and ideology to create a "naive, ideal" nation.

3. Tourism industry in Cuba over the last 15 yrs has opened the eyes and minds of Cubans.

4. Americans still refuse to give up Guantanamo Bay citing national security as an excuse to aim missiles at Mainland Cuba.

5. Fidel is in serious health problems and may likely die this time.

6. Power will be retained by Fidel's QPR party (Brother Raul) and even if it is not, Cuba will continue to refuse to bow down to US demands.

7. The Cubans dont care about the US Govt sanctions as long as the soil of Vuelta Abajo remains rich and the sun rises from the Prado, sets at the Malecon and music fills the streets.

8. Production of Cuban cigars is controlled by Habanos SA which is 50% Altadis Spain and 50% Cuban Govt.

9. Many American Cigar smokers have not learn to appreciate the Habana.

 

So whether the Embargo is lifted or not wont determine the destiny of the Cuban cigar. (reasons given by Entity already) Rather it could be more likely the death of Fidel which may spark a new revolution of capitalistic uprising in Cuba. So more new brands, more modern packaging.

 

 

Cuba will not be the same without the Commandante. For all his dictatorial tyrannic ways, Fidel still has my respect as a man of extreme charisma, strong fiery passion and self belief albeit resulting in his selfish "cruelty" and total disregard for his people's personal freedom.

 

Hasta La Victoria Siempre!

 

Time for a cigar after all that....heh heh heh

[GerardSantaCruz]

How about Wednesday 16th Aug 8 pm?

Venue: As usual

 

Please put your names to indicate attendance:-

 

1. Throttle

2. Gerard

[Nightstalker]

How about Wednesday 16th Aug 8 pm?

Venue: As usual

 

Please put your names to indicate attendance:-

 

1. Throttle

2. Gerard

3. Nighstalker

 

btw, the usual venue's arab st? cos i've been goin to conn d for the past few wks it seems like my usual place now. haha...

[GerardSantaCruz]

arab araB arAB aRAB ARAB

[Nightstalker]

goin on a divin trip today. will be back on sun nite... see ya fellas!

[Nightstalker]

goin on a divin trip today. will be back on sun nite... see ya fellas!

[Throttle]

How about Wednesday 16th Aug 8 pm?

Venue: As usual

 

Please put your names to indicate attendance:-

 

1. Throttle

2. Gerard

3. Nighstalker

[Throttle]

How about Wednesday 16th Aug 8 pm?

Venue: As usual

 

Please put your names to indicate attendance:-

 

1. Throttle

2. Gerard

3. Nighstalker

[entity]

How about Wednesday 16th Aug 8 pm?

Venue: As usual

 

Please put your names to indicate attendance:-

 

1. Throttle

2. Gerard

3. Nighstalker

4. Entity

 

BTW, where is "As usual"?

[Sev]

my classes started, only free on Tuesday night.

you guys enjoy!

[Throttle]

How about Wednesday 16th Aug 8 pm?

Venue: El Sheik

 

Please put your names to indicate attendance:-

 

1. Throttle

2. Gerard

3. Nighstalker

4. Entity

 

Open to suggestions for location, Con divan also OK.

Which do you prefer?

[Nightstalker]

back from my trip. i think due to the 7th month scare, not many pple wanna go divin this time of the yr. oh well...

 

anyway, with the anti-smokin rule, not sure where's a gd spot to smoke at arab. if no ones know exactly where we can do it, i suggest we head to conn d instead. how abt tat?

[Throttle]

sure thing

[Nightstalker]

see u guys tonite at conn d then... gonna be smokin an edmundo.

[GerardSantaCruz]

ok, how the hell to get my ass there? no erp right?

 

EDIT: better still, anyone leads me there?

[Throttle]

No ERP.

Location is UE Square opposite DBLO (Freser Suites / robertson walk)........Mohamed Sultan area.

 

I got some private reservas so I'll be doing them.

[GerardSantaCruz]

Originally posted by Throttle@Aug 16 2006, 01:53 PM

No ERP.

Location is UE Square opposite DBLO (Freser Suites / robertson walk)........Mohamed Sultan area.

 

I got some private reservas so I'll be doing them.

park at UE square itself?

[Throttle]

That's where I usually park.

[GerardSantaCruz]

Originally posted by Throttle@Aug 16 2006, 03:59 PM

That's where I usually park.

any parking fees for bike?

i no IU unit.

[Nightstalker]

its free parkin

[smokeybear]

Hello connissuers. i ve been reading your forum bout you guys comparing and complaining cigar prices, quality and etc. help is here! i'm cigar trader in sgp and offering them @ wholesale prices definitely cheaper than those places mentioned. 100% genuine cuban.

[Throttle]

Sorry no commercial sales on this thread please.

You can PM us if so wish.

Many thanks

[Throttle]

been quiet in here lately.....

 

snooze snooze....zzz.zzz

[ckunjie]

Hi guys how the outing goes that night?

 

Yeah it's been quiet here..........

 

Anyway i did a RYJ churchill two days ago. Very wonderful flavour, full of character and well balanced. A bit mild to medium body although i like heavy strong cigar, but it still manage to make smoke down to the last inch, did it in 1hr and 15mins. Very enjoyable!

 

How does H.Upmann Sir Winston compare to RYJ Churchill? Which other julieta is good?

 

Hope everyone is enjoying their cigar!

Cheers!

[Throttle]

i believe everyone will tell you that the Upmann Sir Winston is a class better than the RyJ Churchill.

 

Why didnt you join the meet up that nite?