Thought I'd start a new post for the Canadians on the site to chat it up (or anybody who wants info on Canada). A gang of us just finished our first all-cuban canadian box pass and it be nice to all keep in touch. Plus, if you want to get in our new pass, the boyz from Alberta will be posting in the next few weeks, check out the cigar trading forum.

Sooo anybody heading to Cuba anytime soon. Came back 1 month ago... fells like forever! Hear the Siglo VI is available now... like I had said a few months ago, $11.65 each, I knew it Wonder if Placido has them in Cuba?

PS: Als will win the Grey Cup... AGAIN, anybody want to bet a smoke on it?

My Math:
Cuban Cigar + Crown Royal + Sun + Balcony = Perfect Day.

You left a good woman out of your perfect day. So your math is a bit off, IMO.

*cA Misfit*

Nah, you can leave the woman outta the equation. I smoke on the back deck and my wife is only invited if she keeps her stays short

Anyhow, I like the idea of a Canada thread. I am about as far west as you can go without getting wet.

"A good cigar is as great a comfort to a man as a good cry to a woman."
-- E.G. Bulwer-Lytton Darnley, 1845

Well, fisher, I did say "a GOOD woman".

*cA Misfit*

I agree with Van on the good woman, my wife has always been in agreement with me on the thing I have with cigars.
She never fails to ask me if I remembered to bring my cigars when we go out , and always asks for a toke when I try somthing new or one of her favourites !
---:{)---Kechke---

Non illegitimus carborundum

I thought of adding "bee + jay" after but I stopped myself cause that would take my attention away from the cigar!! Alone time is amazing when you have the woman ALL THE TIME. That's when you need the cuban to help you relax. At least they don't b1tch!!

My Math:
Cuban Cigar + Crown Royal + Sun + Balcony = Perfect Day.

Ketche, that's cool!!
I finally got my chick to take a few puffs in Cuba and now she's down to try one here and there. I still like smoking my cigars by myself on the balcony though. JUST MAXIN AND RELAXIN!

My Math:
Cuban Cigar + Crown Royal + Sun + Balcony = Perfect Day.

Couldn't have said it better myself Marty

you crack me up

"A good cigar is as great a comfort to a man as a good cry to a woman."
-- E.G. Bulwer-Lytton Darnley, 1845

a hummer at the end of all that would be a great day!

Nev cross says "think lucky and you will be lucky"

Non illegitimus carborundum

Perfect woman:

3 feet tall
Round mouth
No teeth
A flat head to put your drink down on.


OK, I acknowlege that the foregoing is offensive to women and misogynist in the extreme; however it is intented in the very nicest funniest way possible.

*cA Misfit*

Van, what about the "turns into a pizza at midnight" part?

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Summer Getaway 2003

So how was the get together at Quantum's smoke shop? I myself had my first Siglo VI on the weekend and really enjoyed it. It probably could have used a little aging but it was stiil a great smoke.

--------------------------------------------------Nothing is more satisfying or soothing than having a single malt and a fine cigar sitting by the lake.<br /><br />"Cigar smoking knows no politics. It's about the pursuit of pleasure, taste, and aroma."<br />-- Anonymous

Well I managed to get my wife smoking cigars about three months ago.Kept showing her pics in the CA mag of women who smoke stogies, so she decided to give it a try.She likes the small cigars,the small Guantanameras are her fav right now.Might have to get a lock on my humi when i'm out of town.yes , the plans are in place for the next pass , so watch for a new Canadian Eh Box Pass II thread in the trading forum.

OK, since we have all the Canadian members attention. Do you buy on-line or at a shop? I have had a bad experience with the former( having to pay duty on the full price here on my order). It ended up costing me more than at a shop. My tobacconist treats me well and I love the smell of the humidor and being able to see what I'm buying.

Fakes> In your area, how many shops sell counterfeit cuban cigars? 9 out 14 in my buying area(which actually ranges quite far, about 150km)
It really ticks me off to see signs that say " cuban cigars at discount prices" They might as as well place a big sign in their window saying I sell fakes.

If it ain't broke... break it so that you can fix it.(Old Millwright Proverb)

In Montreal, not really that problem. Downtown you have a few shops that specialize in Cubans (for the tourists) They sell them a little more expensive than the LCDH but then again, they are flush downtown! I've seen an Esplendidos for $88 PLUS TAX! Quantum's store in T.O. sells them $70 to compare. If you go into a cigar store here, I found only real ones. Actually, my first Siglo I (one of my fav's) I bought at a dep (corner store) which sold Cubans and a coupe of humi's. It was real.. and DEE-LICIOUS! Only cost me $20 for one instead of $30. I'm sure you can find fakes somewhere in Montreal, but honestly, I haven't found a place yet! Knock on wood!

My Math:
Cuban Cigar + Crown Royal + Sun + Balcony = Perfect Day.

most of my stash I got in the country that they were rolled in, but I have been known to get a few singles in the TO LCDH and at Gordons in the Falls.

Geez I hate paying the Canadian prices,does that drop in the taxes in Alberta lower their prices enough to make it worth while to buy there?

Non illegitimus carborundum

Good question man. Anybody from Alberta in here? Dvick, Viest, Dvine?? How much in Alberta for an Esplendidos? Montreal from $80 to $88 I've seen. Tabacco taxes are HELL in Qc. Pack of smokes $8.50!!

My Math:
Cuban Cigar + Crown Royal + Sun + Balcony = Perfect Day.

Last I heard in Alberta they were selling Guantanameras for 15 CDN a stick
thats 3 x the value

Why is there braille on drive-up atms?

Never bought a Esplen. here yet . Paid 26.00 for a Epi2 last fri. Most of my stash is from Cuba as I go every yr.I buy onine and at a local shop , just for singles from time to time.There are around five cigar shops in Edmonton that I know of.The one we go to has a gret selection and no problem with any fakes.PSd4 around 28.00, Rass, 25.00.HdeM Pyramide El 46.00.We were told last week the price here will drop around 5 bucks per stick.Guantanamera is 6.95 per.

Esplendidos in my area are about $71. Highest price was $94! Same guy was selling Cohiba Piramide EL for $102 At my tobacconist they were $58.00

One of the shops that sold fakes were storing cubans at 46%rh! Prices there were slightly cheaper(about 10%) than lcdh.

If it ain't broke... break it so that you can fix it.(Old Millwright Proverb)