Pack your bags for Cuba!!!

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by MedicCook

I won't mind staying down there. Maybe meet me a beautiful Cuban woman.

Here are two for you that are available and even smoke cigars.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by Cyanide

You know, if all these Americans start going to Cuba, its going to drive the prices up for my cigars!

Maybe you guys down south need to force another vote.

Don't worry. NJ's Menendez is taking care of that.

[qwerty1500]

Totally understand the concerns about the government there. But, I can't help myself ... I'd love to be on the first plane.

Take a look at the wallpaper on my computer desktop...

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by qwerty1500

Totally understand the concerns about the government there. But, I can't help myself ... I'd love to be on the first plane.

Take a look at the wallpaper on my computer desktop...

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Boy would I love to see that as I travel so often through so many airports.
That would be cool and the possible sight of this brings a tear to my eyes.

[Beagleone]

Two of my buddies went to Cuba last month on an OFAC trade license, but had a good time while putting around Havana. They stayed at Molina Cohiba and they had internet access. Cell phone, of course, did not work. The regs read that you are allowed to spend up to $50 USD but that it had to go into a special controlled account. They of course didn't do that. At the hotel, they traded their USD in at the front desk for CDC. They would hand over $100 USD for about $80 CDC. There was no trading back, so they budgeted appropriately. As for how things are, they were pretty bad, as we expected. They spent $5 on a dor earred box and some plastic to build a makeshift cooler to put their beer in while they went out to Robaina's farm. The people at the shop went crazy over the cooler.

Carlos, you organize the herf, James and I will be there!!!

[Beagleone]

Originally Posted by MedicCook

Does anyone mind packing me in their checked luggage?

[GreekGodX]

Please tell me that is your gf/wife or someone you know and you didn't just find that online! that is hot lol

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by Beagleone

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Carlos, you organize the herf, James and I will be there!!!

Tony,
Don't think I can guarantee you a roasted pig at that one.
Don't even thing there are pigs left in Cuba.
The last one was eaten long ago.

[M1903A1]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Tony,
Don't think I can guarantee you a roasted pig at that one.
Don't even thing there are pigs left in Cuba.
The last one was eaten long ago.

Sigh...we will have a lot of rebuilding to do (on many levels) down there....

[Footbag]

I hate to say it, but given the number of sponsors and who they are, I think this bill has a very good chance. As long as there aren't any shenanigans, this thing may actually pass. Being that were talking politics though, I think shenanigans are likely, but we'll see.

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by GreekGodX

I don't need to travel to Cuba (they don't allow internet access which would be brutal on my time there) they just need to lift the trade embargo!

The Communist government is killing the citizens of Cuba. They have had some high praise from other countries on their contributions to other countries (ie Nelson Mandela). Now if they could just understand how to treat their own, the embargo would be lifted.

I sincerely hope you are kidding. If you went there and missed surfing the internet I feel sorry for you.

[rizzle]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Tony,
Don't think I can guarantee you a roasted pig at that one.
Don't even thing there are pigs left in Cuba.
The last one was eaten long ago.

Surely you jest.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by rizzle

Surely you jest.

Sure do jest but really not very far from the truth.

We heard in South Florida news yesterday "Americans are planning trips to Cuba already".

I really think this thing is going to pass.

Was talking to dad yesterday telling him the moment I can go as an American Citizen, I am there. I will be in line to be amongst the first. Sadly, he doesn't share the same joy. Dad is quite concerned with a document they made him sign at the time he left. He was forced to sign a document denouncing his ability to ever return to Cuba and if he did, he would face a prison sentence.

When we talk about the beauty of Cuba, the cigars, the rum, etc., it is tragic events such as my father and that document that folks have no clue about and can never understand why some Cubans feel so strongly against the bill that is about to be passed.

Then I realized, holy crap, we have the same name. I hope they don't confuse me for my dad.

[the nub]

Lots of pigs and lots of internet access down there. Maybe not for the locals but the tourists and CUC can buy most anything.

[rizzle]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Sure do jest but really not very far from the truth.

We heard in South Florida news yesterday "Americans are planning trips to Cuba already".

I really think this thing is going to pass.

Was talking to dad yesterday telling him the moment I can go as an American Citizen, I am there. I will be in line to be amongst the first. Sadly, he doesn't share the same joy. Dad is quite concerned with a document they made him sign at the time he left. He was forced to sign a document denouncing his ability to ever return to Cuba and if he did, he would face a prison sentence.

When we talk about the beauty of Cuba, the cigars, the rum, etc., it is tragic events such as my father and that document that folks have no clue about and can never understand why some Cubans feel so strongly against the bill that is about to be passed.

Then I realized, holy crap, we have the same name. I hope they don't confuse me for my dad.

Understood. And when you take a step or two back and think about what a "simple" purchase of cigars is really doing...makes you think about what you're furthering. At least it does for me.