Island south of Florida?

smitty81 · 04-12-2013, 01:53 PM

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.

czerbe · 04-12-2013, 01:55 PM

Key West.. a place of its own

smitty81 · 04-12-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by czerbe

Key West.. a place of its own

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

CigarNut · 04-12-2013, 02:18 PM

smitty81 · 04-12-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

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.

smitty81 · 04-12-2013, 02:29 PM

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

Steve · 04-12-2013, 02:40 PM

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

The Poet · 04-12-2013, 02:49 PM

Tierra del Fuego, mebbe?

pnoon · 04-12-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

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

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

Or am I missing something?

Steve · 04-12-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

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

Or am I missing something?

icehog3 · 04-12-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

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

Or am I missing something?

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

smitty81 · 04-12-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by steve

that would be the conch republic brother...say it with pride!

yes!!!
Thanks!!

smitty81 · 04-12-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

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

Or am I missing something?

Sorry Peter.

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

Brian D. · 04-12-2013, 03:13 PM

Dry Tortugas?

emopunker2004 · 04-12-2013, 03:14 PM

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?

smitty81 · 04-12-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

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?

It was the Conch Rupublic.

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

Steve · 04-12-2013, 03:22 PM

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)

Steve · 04-12-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

It was the Conch Rupublic.

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

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

smitty81 · 04-12-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

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

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

Was hoping to get a close up of the band.

icehog3 · 04-12-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Was hoping to get a close up of the band.

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Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Island south of Florida? 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) __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide