Island south of Florida?
 

A while back, I had a pass that a bunch of people donated cigars for the troops.

Among those cigars was a cigar that I had never seen before. I was curious so I researched it at the time just to see where it came from.

It came from a little island south of Florida that to my understanding, was its own little country. They even have their own King or leader of some kind.

I am trying to remember the name of the place.

If someone could help me with this info, I would appreciate it.

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Key West.. a place of its own :r:r:r:r

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I think it was down by key west but that isn't the place.

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:sh

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darn it.

I wish I could remember. I'm sure it came from a member that lives in Florida.

I will have to do some checking in my old pass.

I'm not sure they are a "country" But I remember reading that they segregated themselves from the state of Florida and they were trying to be their own Nation or country.

I thought I remember reading that had a king or some kind of leader.

Shoot, I cant remember.

I thought they were down by the keys.

The band on the cigar looked interesting, wished I took a picture.

I remember the band had some green on it. Might have had the picture of a sun, flag of the "island" or a crown. I know the name of the island was on it.

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I think it either came from emopunker, EricF or Coach Deg.

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That would be the Conch Republic brother...say it with pride!

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Tierra del Fuego, mebbe? :confused:

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Then wouldn't it have been easier just to PM them?

Or am I missing something?

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:gary

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You're missing all the joy and fun that a thread like this can bring, Grinchy. :r

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yes!!!
Thanks!!

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Sorry Peter.

It was all coming back to me as I was posting.

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Dry Tortugas?

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I don't think it was from me brother.
Go look at a map online. Maybe you'll see the name of the country and it'll stand out to you?

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It was the Conch Rupublic.

Finding a picture of the cigar is going to be hard I think........

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Since I am bored and stuck at work for at least another 30 minutes or so, here is a history lesson for those interested (on even those who are not).

The Conch Republic

The Conch Republic is a micronation declared as a tongue-in-cheek secession of the city of Key West, Florida from the United States on April 23, 1982. It has been maintained as a tourism booster for the city since. Since then, the term "Conch Republic" has been expanded to refer to "all of the Florida Keys, or, that geographic apportionment of land that falls within the legally defined boundaries of Monroe County, Florida, northward to 'Skeeter's Last Chance Saloon' in Florida City, Dade County, Florida, with Key West as the nation's capital and all territories north of Key West being referred to as 'The Northern Territories'."

While the protest that sparked the creation of the Conch Republic (and others which have occurred since then) have been described by some as "tongue-in-cheek", they were motivated by frustrations over genuine concerns. The original protest event was motivated by a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock and checkpoint which greatly inconvenienced residents and was detrimental to tourism in the area.

The Conch Republic celebrates Independence Day every April 23 as part of a week-long festival of activities involving numerous businesses in Key West. The organization – a "Sovereign State of Mind," seeking only to bring more "Humor, Warmth and Respect" to a world in sore need of all three according to its Secretary General, Peter Anderson – is a key tourism booster for the area.

(Credit where credit is due: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conch_republic)

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Maybe here: http://www.conch-cigars.com/

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I'm sure that's where it came from........

Was hoping to get a close up of the band.

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S.O.B. you beat me to it so all I have to add is something else obscure.. not camera obscura, just obscure.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...psf88b5189.jpg

oh what the hell here's a camera obscura as well ..

http://physics.kenyon.edu/EarlyAppar...a_Obscura2.JPG

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Cliff notes?

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:rd

Let me guess, You're going to be here all next week right Tom?

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Only if you try the veal. :)

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The Conch Republic is a micronation.

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Ah the Blue Room at the Airport Ramada... don't forget to tip your waitress.

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Very cool, one of these days we should :herf there

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Well, we came close.
Remember our Key Largo trip?
Fish House?
Key Lime pie?
Rum Runners?
Cuban coffe?
Bill's Island Smoke Shop?
Great trip.

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That was definitely a trip I'll never forget :) had an awesome time. Thanks to the South Florida crew:dance:

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Was that you, Alex, Nelson and me?
I am ready to do it again any time.
Heck, let's head on down to Conch Republic. Only about an hour and a half further. for dinner, Conch Republic restaurant on the water and for lunch, Bo's. Bo's has best fish sandwich on Earth.

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Yes, it was the four of us. We have to work on getting this planned. Would be another great trip!

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???? What about my notes???
:D

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:r well played and lmao funny :lr

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I think we are due for a road trip.
All this "keys" talk has me longing for a drive.
Bo's
Louie's Back Yard
Conch Republic
Fish House
Encore
Island Smoke Shop
Islamorada Seafood Co

Life is good!!!

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Agreed, lets do this.

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Just realized, no more Friday martinis. Can't freaking spell coffee. :r

Dave, make a cross country trip. You won't regret a trip to the keys with us.

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I am making gimlets. Head on over.

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