Heading to London

MrClean · 12-19-2013, 12:11 PM

The last week of January. It's for work and we'll be working nights most of the time we're there so I'm not sure how much 'fun' will be had. I'm pretty excited, never been out of the states before. Haven't booked hotel room yet so not sure what part of town I'll be staying. I know there are two sites we have to perform testing at so we'll be somewhere between them and probably close to the 'tube'.
The best part, my daughter goes to France and London the summer after she graduates from high school (2015), she thought she was going to be the first of our family to travel overseas.......

Already looking for cigar shops, but kind of pointless until I know where we're staying.

stearns · 12-19-2013, 12:15 PM

I love London, been there a couple different times. just be ready to spend a lot of money, especially if you're looking at cigar shops (it's been a while, but I think it was around $15 for your normal PC sized smoke). Buy duty free in the airport when you land for smoking while you're there if you wanna save a couple bucks

MrClean · 12-19-2013, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns

I love London, been there a couple different times. just be ready to spend a lot of money, especially if you're looking at cigar shops (it's been a while, but I think it was around $15 for your normal PC sized smoke). Buy duty free in the airport when you land for smoking while you're there if you wanna save a couple bucks

Good idea, thanks Ben!

AdamJoshua · 12-19-2013, 12:21 PM

Mitchell (UK) might have a shop around you, the pictures are pretty cool and he's a good guy, he was at SoCal last year and a very generous, good humored person.

EDITED BY icehog3:

Sorry, had to remove Adam's link as it is contrary to CA policy.

Google is your friend, though.

big pete · 12-19-2013, 12:24 PM

LCDH in Teddington, JJ Fox, Davidoff Store (two stores over from JJ Fox). Really cool shops but you'll have sticker shock

MrClean · 12-19-2013, 12:39 PM

Thanks Adam!

Remo · 12-19-2013, 12:56 PM

Have a good time Jeff!!

Don Fernando · 12-25-2013, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrClean

Already looking for cigar shops, but kind of pointless until I know where we're staying.

JJ Fox

but …… BRING YOUR OWN STICKS!!!

Cigars are sick expensive in the UK and with sick expensive I mean f*ckin' sick expensive.

For example:
Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill: £ 12.50, that is $ 20.44

MrClean · 12-25-2013, 10:38 AM

Thanks Pete and Ferdie! I kinda thought the prices would be crazy high. I should be booking the hotel pretty soon so I'll have a better idea where we're staying.

Conch Republican · 12-25-2013, 07:06 PM

Scones with clotted cream and jam....amazing!!!!!!!!!!

I always carry my own sticks when traveling, BUT, if you have the scratch...you should be able to pick up some regionals

Don Fernando · 12-26-2013, 01:47 AM

better come to Amsterdam, sticks are much better priced, laid back atmosphere.

MrClean · 12-26-2013, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

better come to Amsterdam, sticks are much better priced, laid back atmosphere.

I'd love a trip to Amsterdam, but I might never leave.

Don Fernando · 12-26-2013, 08:34 AM

the more the merrier

MrClean · 01-21-2014, 08:46 PM

Flying out Saturday afternoon. Not overly excited about a 7.5 hour flight but I am excited about getting out of the country.
I'll be at the Hilton London Canary Wharf hotel, it's on South Quay, Marsh Wall. Didn't really mean anything to me

. It's close the sites we'll be working at. Gonna take my own sticks and if I happen to find a shop, cool, if not I'll still have my own

AdamJoshua · 01-21-2014, 09:19 PM

Have a great trip Jeff, hopefully lots of pics of awesome cigar places there!

CamoFlogged · 01-21-2014, 09:23 PM

Have fun. I will be there in a few weeks myself. As already stated, good plan bringing your own sticks. SOooo expensive over there but the shops Pete mentioned are very nice so at least try to visit. Maybe you will come back with an accent.

big pete · 01-21-2014, 09:34 PM

Have fun! Even though the sticks are pricey, pick up a few just because you're there. They all had some nice aged stuff (picked up some UK regionals and '02 CoLas when I was there a year ago)

Veatorious · 01-21-2014, 10:08 PM

Have fun bud!

jledou · 01-22-2014, 01:55 AM

Enjoy Jeff! Find a way to sleep for a couple hours and your flight will be easier.

Felixcigar · 01-27-2014, 01:38 PM

May be a little late on this one, but don't miss the Imperial War Museum and Churchill's underground bunker. And remember, look right when crossing those streets!

12-19-2013, 12:11 PM	#1
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Heading to London The last week of January. It's for work and we'll be working nights most of the time we're there so I'm not sure how much 'fun' will be had. I'm pretty excited, never been out of the states before. Haven't booked hotel room yet so not sure what part of town I'll be staying. I know there are two sites we have to perform testing at so we'll be somewhere between them and probably close to the 'tube'. The best part, my daughter goes to France and London the summer after she graduates from high school (2015), she thought she was going to be the first of our family to travel overseas....... Already looking for cigar shops, but kind of pointless until I know where we're staying.

12-19-2013, 12:15 PM	#2
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,421 Trading: (50)	Re: Heading to London I love London, been there a couple different times. just be ready to spend a lot of money, especially if you're looking at cigar shops (it's been a while, but I think it was around $15 for your normal PC sized smoke). Buy duty free in the airport when you land for smoking while you're there if you wanna save a couple bucks __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

12-19-2013, 12:21 PM	#4
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Heading to London Mitchell (UK) might have a shop around you, the pictures are pretty cool and he's a good guy, he was at SoCal last year and a very generous, good humored person. EDITED BY icehog3: Sorry, had to remove Adam's link as it is contrary to CA policy. Google is your friend, though. Last edited by icehog3; 01-21-2014 at 09:46 PM.

12-19-2013, 12:24 PM	#5
big pete Going to the darkside.... Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,277 Trading: (20)	Re: Heading to London LCDH in Teddington, JJ Fox, Davidoff Store (two stores over from JJ Fox). Really cool shops but you'll have sticker shock

12-19-2013, 12:39 PM	#6
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Heading to London Thanks Adam!

12-19-2013, 12:56 PM	#7
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Heading to London Have a good time Jeff!! __________________

12-25-2013, 10:38 AM	#9
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Heading to London Thanks Pete and Ferdie! I kinda thought the prices would be crazy high. I should be booking the hotel pretty soon so I'll have a better idea where we're staying.

12-25-2013, 07:06 PM	#10
Conch Republican 10-78 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,879 Trading: (60)	Re: Heading to London Scones with clotted cream and jam....amazing!!!!!!!!!! I always carry my own sticks when traveling, BUT, if you have the scratch...you should be able to pick up some regionals __________________ "Ceiling fan stirs the air, the cigar smoke does swirl" --Jimmy Buffett You can help out and win some cool stuff in the 2016 Troop Support supplies contest!

12-26-2013, 01:47 AM	#11
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Heading to London better come to Amsterdam, sticks are much better priced, laid back atmosphere. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-26-2013, 08:34 AM	#13
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Heading to London the more the merrier __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-21-2014, 08:46 PM	#14
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Heading to London Flying out Saturday afternoon. Not overly excited about a 7.5 hour flight but I am excited about getting out of the country. I'll be at the Hilton London Canary Wharf hotel, it's on South Quay, Marsh Wall. Didn't really mean anything to me . It's close the sites we'll be working at. Gonna take my own sticks and if I happen to find a shop, cool, if not I'll still have my own

01-21-2014, 09:19 PM	#15
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Heading to London Have a great trip Jeff, hopefully lots of pics of awesome cigar places there!

01-21-2014, 09:23 PM	#16
CamoFlogged ...may I have another? Join Date: Apr 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: Still in the trees, just different types. Posts: 478 Trading: (11)	Re: Heading to London Have fun. I will be there in a few weeks myself. As already stated, good plan bringing your own sticks. SOooo expensive over there but the shops Pete mentioned are very nice so at least try to visit. Maybe you will come back with an accent.

01-21-2014, 09:34 PM	#17
big pete Going to the darkside.... Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,277 Trading: (20)	Re: Heading to London Have fun! Even though the sticks are pricey, pick up a few just because you're there. They all had some nice aged stuff (picked up some UK regionals and '02 CoLas when I was there a year ago)

01-21-2014, 10:08 PM	#18
Veatorious Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: Ryan Posts: 332 Trading: (3)	Re: Heading to London Have fun bud! __________________

01-22-2014, 01:55 AM	#19
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,246 Trading: (27)	Re: Heading to London Enjoy Jeff! Find a way to sleep for a couple hours and your flight will be easier.

01-27-2014, 01:38 PM	#20
Felixcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 86 Trading: (0)	Re: Heading to London May be a little late on this one, but don't miss the Imperial War Museum and Churchill's underground bunker. And remember, look right when crossing those streets!