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Hey, guys, I want to tell you that I am facing some dark clouds in my life at the moment. Marriage stuff. If I stop posting and someone wants to contact me try the inbox or my personal email (handle in Hotmail). I like you all (most of you 😋). See you

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This is the info I got. Not 100% sure but I think at least there will be a regional with this name.

I love the "cuban" flag in the picture 4 original link https://www.la-croix.com/Culture/Diner-blanc-Cuba-pique-nique-francais-ambiance-americaine-2019-04-07-1301013973 google translation

Dinner in white in Cuba: French picnic and American atmosphere Guests at the "Dinner in White", in the gardens of the Hotel Nacional, April 6, 2019 in Havana, Cuba / AFP "Dress all in white, the atmosphere, the champagne, the glitter, I love!": Like Kay Barns, coming from Florida, hundreds of Americans participated Saturday night at the first White Dinner of Cuba, a giant picnic good chic good kind of French inspiration. Ignoring the diplomatic tensions between Havana and Washington, the event was held in the gardens overlooking the sea of the Hotel Nacional, the iconic resort of Ava Gardner, Frank Sinatra or Marlon Brando. Tradition requires, the place had been kept secret until the last minute. Extravagant outfits, masks and feathered hats were out for this orchestra-led dinner, which was attended by about 500 people, including 80% Americans and about 70 Cubans. Guests at the "Dinner in White" in the gardens of the Hotel Nacional, April 6, 2019 in Havana, Cuba / AFP "Look how beautiful it is, a sea of colors, a sea of nationalities, all gathered here in Cuba, what a wonderful symbol of unity," rejoiced Kay, sporting a wreath of white feathers. Aged 43, she is almost a professional of the Dinner in White, which she attended Saturday at the 47th edition. - 90 dinners in the world - Because this picnic from France is now an international success, organized in 90 cities including New York, Bangkok or Sydney. François Pasquier, creator of the "Dinner in White", and guests in the gardens of the Hotel Nacional, on April 6, 2019 in Havana, Cuba / AFP "The dinner in white is born from a lack of space in my garden," AFP François Pasquier, who came to Cuba specifically for the occasion, told AFP. It was he who, in 1988, had the idea to invite his friends to picnic in the Bois de Boulogne, on the outskirts of Paris, with instructions to dress in white so that everyone can find yourself easily. Over the years, the number of guests has continued to swell, the notoriety of the event too. Then his son Aymeric, also in Havana Saturday night, launched the international adventure, first in Montreal in 2009 and then in New York in 2012. Guests at the "Dinner in White" in the gardens of the Hotel Nacional, April 6, 2019 in Havana, Cuba / AFP "It was a success and a lot of people wanted to do the same thing, so we decided to help them, rather than trying to organize blank dinners around the world, and give them the right to use the brand. ", become a franchise, he says. But Cuba offered an additional difficulty, because the target audience was essentially the Americans, who are not allowed to go as simple tourists on the communist island. - "Nose to History" - Guests at the "Dinner in White", in the gardens of the Hotel Nacional, April 6, 2019 in Havana, Cuba / AFP To enter the categories of American travelers allowed to come, the guests had to participate in music or dance workshops, as part of their stay, the travel agency offering all-inclusive packages at rates of around $ 1,000. Given the specificity of the island, this time they did not have to bring tables, folding chairs or dishes, or to cook, but chose between different paying menus. Guests at the "Dinner in White" in the gardens of the Hotel Nacional, April 6, 2019 in Havana, Cuba / AFP Originally scheduled for late November 2018, the White Dinner had to be postponed after many cancellations by Americans, cooled by the Washington speech, which recently tightened its embargo against Cuba, in force since 1962, and threatens new sanctions. This time, they were there to wave their white towel in the air, the signal that traditionally kicks off dinner. "There is a majority of Americans here, which is even more fun because they are historical symbols that come together, France, the United States, the Cubans themselves, everyone sitting at the table. same table, all in white: it is a beautiful symbol and a nice nose of History ", confides Aymeric Pasquier. Guests at the "Dinner in White", in the gardens of the Hotel Nacional, April 6, 2019 in Havana, Cuba / AFP Among the few Cubans present at the dinner, Maricela Alvaro, 56, came with eight family members and says she is "fascinated" by the event: "It's wonderful!" Even if the rates were reduced for the locals, she says that "it was a sacrifice of the whole family so that one can participate", in this country where the average wage is 30 dollars per month, and regrets not not have put more original outfit, "like foreigners". But she is delighted to see this mix between Cubans and Americans: "We must build the future, not live in the past."

thanks. I just tried to point, without sucess, that this is an international forum so to have better answers it would be good to indicate temperature in both systems. maybe it's time to use Kelvin!

I can't help you because I can't read Fahrenheit.

Alex interview I love Havana for Americans | Mar 27, 2018 An Exclusive Interview with Alex González from the Hotel Comodoro Cigar Shop, let's play it! https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ksket-8e668e

Ernesto Hemingway

Usually I always travel with my family.

I am pretty sure some aussie members will contact you. They stayed a couple of days there last november before going to cuba. Rob told me about a vip lounge but I think just if a member invites you can enter. Panama being a tax haven things can get expensive there.

I noticed along the years that usually just close friends know the death cause. People dont comment about it a lot. I assume c is the main reason but this is just a guess. Cigars are not as agressive as cigarettes so I think there are some red flags to be seen a bit earlier.

Dont know why but podcasts are booming. Maybe people got tired of all ads in Youtube. And it´s always "easier" have something to listen instead of listening AND watching. I mean, when you have to look at the tube you kind of get stucked to it. There is a podcast from a guy who made a very good interview with Alex some months ago. I will try to find it later.

I cant say about marketing but the NC cigar bands are horrible.

Monday has been used to be the accreditation day. I would like to have events on Monday but as the Encuentro Partagás is getting bigger and bigger they can't have accreditation and dinner in the same day I guess. Maybe if the accreditation was during the prior weekend this could work.