Popular Post El Presidente Posted February 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2019 Enjoy this. Many of us have spent time there. It certainly takes me back. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Beautiful land. Hope to visit one day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotaCohiba Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Amazing day trip from Havana if you get the chance Well worth the ride 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madandana Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Sweet. Spent a magical afternoon at Hectors . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 30 minutes ago, madandana said: Sweet. Spent a magical afternoon at Hectors . i recognise that woman! she split red wine all over my chair. still having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madandana Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, Ken Gargett said: i recognise that woman! she split red wine all over my chair. still having fun. And she’s still talking about what a great host you are. Not to mention your great wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Just now, madandana said: And she’s still talking about what a great host you are. Not to mention your great wine! looking forward to the next visit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, madandana said: And she’s still talking about what a great host you are. Not to mention your great wine! she wasn't scared just a little bit? Ken, remember that lovely lass who visited from the US and collapsed upon seeing the spider webs hanging from the deck ceiling? How were you to know she had arachnophobia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, El Presidente said: she wasn't scared just a little bit? Ken, remember that lovely lass who visited from the US and collapsed upon seeing the spider webs hanging from the deck ceiling? How were you to know she had arachnophobia spiders are extremely beneficial to the environment. i keep them in check. and they do not bother me but help with all the various insects etc. rather a spider than a mossie. and like it is my fault she had some weird phobia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohiba007 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 My favorite day in Cuba. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Any word on how the crop is shaping up? Weather seems to have been excellent since Dec and the second planting after the first was mostly a bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 27 minutes ago, NSXCIGAR said: second planting after the first was mostly a bust. I heard different but Andy should be able to tell us when he is back next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphexafx Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Love this! ? Thanks for posting this video. This is what I think about, when I consider a Cuban cigar. Personally, I have absolutely zero interest in the glam, pompous, HSA marketing machine, nor the Festival. The Festival video practically opens with, "Enjoying a Habano is synonymous with elegance and exclusiveness." ??? No. No it's not. Not for me. Enjoying a Habano is about the earth that supports us, the sun that feeds us, and the labor of the masters on that beautiful island who make them happen. I just love the stark contrast of this presentation to the loud, overproduced, blah blah, "oh gosh we're so exclusive and privileged and well to do", hubbub happening over at the Festival in Havana. I have never been to Cuba, but I hope someday to find myself standing in a field of ripening tobacco plants, the sun on my face, the calm, a fresh rolled cigar wafting smoke around my head. The Festival can have itself. There I said my bit haha. ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 2 hours ago, aphexafx said: Love this! ? Thanks for posting this video. This is what I think about, when I consider a Cuban cigar. Personally, I have absolutely zero interest in the glam, pompous, HSA marketing machine, nor the Festival. The Festival video practically opens with, "Enjoying a Habano is synonymous with elegance and exclusiveness." ??? No. No it's not. Not for me. Enjoying a Habano is about the earth that supports us, the sun that feeds us, and the labor of the masters on that beautiful island who make them happen. I just love the stark contrast of this presentation to the loud, overproduced, blah blah, "oh gosh we're so exclusive and privileged and well to do", hubbub happening over at the Festival in Havana. I have never been to Cuba, but I hope someday to find myself standing in a field of ripening tobacco plants, the sun on my face, the calm, a fresh rolled cigar wafting smoke around my head. The Festival can have itself. There I said my bit haha. ? Myself, I would like to visit the festival one day. I’m sure it offers some education, and it’s, well, a festival. However, I can definitely appreciate your view. It’s just more down to ?; more real. I can relate to that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 3 hours ago, aphexafx said: Love this! ? Thanks for posting this video. This is what I think about, when I consider a Cuban cigar. Personally, I have absolutely zero interest in the glam, pompous, HSA marketing machine, nor the Festival. The Festival video practically opens with, "Enjoying a Habano is synonymous with elegance and exclusiveness." ??? No. No it's not. Not for me. Enjoying a Habano is about the earth that supports us, the sun that feeds us, and the labor of the masters on that beautiful island who make them happen. I just love the stark contrast of this presentation to the loud, overproduced, blah blah, "oh gosh we're so exclusive and privileged and well to do", hubbub happening over at the Festival in Havana. I have never been to Cuba, but I hope someday to find myself standing in a field of ripening tobacco plants, the sun on my face, the calm, a fresh rolled cigar wafting smoke around my head. The Festival can have itself. There I said my bit haha. ? Cannot agree more to your post - thanks. After spending beautiful days at Hector's farm for many years I am still touched by the clip of the farm. After having attended many Festivals I am tired of that blah blah circus. If you can make it to Cuba, try and visit the Vuelta Abajo and its tobacco farmers - you will see that they are all passionate, dedicated people. Do it before that too becomes a circus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 17 hours ago, El Presidente said: I heard different but Andy should be able to tell us when he is back next week. Thanks, should have been more clear--I meant to say the second planting (after the first was a bust.) I know the first planting was a disaster and I'm inquiring as to the second planting. Weather there has been rain-free for the last 60 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotaCohiba Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, NSXCIGAR said: Thanks, should have been more clear--I meant to say the second planting (after the first was a bust.) I know the first planting was a disaster and I'm inquiring as to the second planting. Weather there has been rain-free for the last 60 days. Looked pretty good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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