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wessongroup
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Location: Mission Viejo
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Mood: Suicide Hot line ... please hold
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Hell, I quite smoking 8 years ago... and at my age I know I shouldn't smoke a cigar
But, you know... having two beers in one day, along with one cigar (first in eight years) shouldn't croak me
And I checked with my Doctor and he said it was of very slight concern to him, that is Dr Wesson
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Don Alley
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Hey, don't smoke those things. They're illegal, if you're a Yank. 
from our guvmint, http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/cuba/...
Transactions Involving Cuban-Origin Goods in Third Countries
The question is often asked whether United States citizens
or permanent resident aliens of the United States may
legally purchase Cuban origin goods, including tobacco and
alcohol products, in a third country for personal use
outside the United States. The answer is no. The
Regulations prohibit persons subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States from purchasing, transporting, importing,
or otherwise dealing in or engaging in any transactions
with respect to any merchandise outside the United States
if such merchandise (1) is of Cuban origin; or (2) is or has been located in or transported from or through Cuba; or
(3) is made or derived in whole or in part of any article
which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba. Thus,
in the case of cigars, the prohibition extends to cigars
manufactured in Cuba and sold in a third country and to
cigars manufactured in a third country from tobacco grown
in Cuba.
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rogerj1
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Conquistador Cigars
| Quote: | Originally posted by rayfornario
You can buy authentic Cubans at Rudy's Villa Tabacco in TJ on Revolucion by the Gigante food store or there is place in Rosarito, about 2 blocks north
of the Rosarito Beach Hotel on the east side of the main street that sells authentic Cubans. |
During the cigar boom in the 90's, Rudy came out with a cigar called Conquistador that he made himself. I'd heard about them and bought some on a trip
to Rosarito Beach. They were incredible, better than any Cuban I've had before or since. They were aged in rum barrels giving them a unique flavor. I
liked them so much, I became the Pacific Northwest distributor. Unfortunately Rudy wasn't able to maintain the quality and they became just another
crappy Mexican cigar. If you see Rudy, ask him if he's been able to find the magic again.
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Mexicorn
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Rudy's good although I've never participated in one of his smokes. He almost talked me into one of his Cuba trips a few years back but I chose not to
go because the place is so friggen oppresive. Does he still have that eye candy workin there behind the counter? Is he still open and is he still
there on Revo? Anywho there uesed to be a place on Revo across from Jal Alai palace a few years back. Cant recall the name but it's right accross the
street- cant miss it . I dont know if they are still in Biz but they had better prices and thier stuff was the real McCoy maybe another another AFO
laundry house. They used to send me e-mails all the time. I guess they found some type of loop hold and were able to ship to the US. MY fav's were the
Siglo seis Cohiba try one youll be hooked!
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wessongroup
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Take me away
| Quote: | Originally posted by Don Alley
Hey, don't smoke those things. They're illegal, if you're a Yank.
from our guvmint, http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/cuba/...
Transactions Involving Cuban-Origin Goods in Third Countries
The question is often asked whether United States citizens
or permanent resident aliens of the United States may
legally purchase Cuban origin goods, including tobacco and
alcohol products, in a third country for personal use
outside the United States. The answer is no. The
Regulations prohibit persons subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States from purchasing, transporting, importing,
or otherwise dealing in or engaging in any transactions
with respect to any merchandise outside the United States
if such merchandise (1) is of Cuban origin; or (2) is or has been located in or transported from or through Cuba; or
(3) is made or derived in whole or in part of any article
which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba. Thus,
in the case of cigars, the prohibition extends to cigars
manufactured in Cuba and sold in a third country and to
cigars manufactured in a third country from tobacco grown
in Cuba. |
In my condition and age, have at it.... jail wouldn't be too much different than how I live.. oh, is it against the law to drive over the speed
limit... in a carpool lane, with vision impairment, high blood pressue, and on pain med's, with a Corona? in Mexico... or maybe that wasn't a carpool
lane I was in very early this morning coming back from a night in T.J. In Baja and having a great time
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | The
Regulations prohibit persons subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States from purchasing, transporting, importing,
or otherwise dealing in or engaging in any transactions
with respect to any merchandise outside the United States
if such merchandise (1) is of Cuban origin; or (2) is or has been located in or transported from or through Cuba; or
(3) is made or derived in whole or in part of any article
which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba. Thus,
in the case of cigars, the prohibition extends to cigars
manufactured in Cuba and sold in a third country and to
cigars manufactured in a third country from tobacco grown
in Cuba. |
Soon to be repealed by the current administration
Bob Durrell
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Don Alley
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Posts: 1997
Registered: 12-4-2003
Location: Loreto
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So, now I wonder...
If Mexico legalizes pot, can a US citizen legally smoke pot in Mexico?
Can a US citizen have more than one wife in Saudi Arabia?
I wonder why the US consulate's representative in small towns like Loreto is called a "warden?"
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rayfornario
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Rudy's Villa Tabbaco
| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
| Quote: | Originally posted by Don Alley
Hey, don't smoke those things. They're illegal, if you're a Yank.
from our guvmint, http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/cuba/...
Transactions Involving Cuban-Origin Goods in Third Countries
The question is often asked whether United States citizens
or permanent resident aliens of the United States may
legally purchase Cuban origin goods, including tobacco and
alcohol products, in a third country for personal use
outside the United States. The answer is no. The
Regulations prohibit persons subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States from purchasing, transporting, importing,
or otherwise dealing in or engaging in any transactions
with respect to any merchandise outside the United States
if such merchandise (1) is of Cuban origin; or (2) is or has been located in or transported from or through Cuba; or
(3) is made or derived in whole or in part of any article
which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba. Thus,
in the case of cigars, the prohibition extends to cigars
manufactured in Cuba and sold in a third country and to
cigars manufactured in a third country from tobacco grown
in Cuba. |
In my condition and age, have at it.... jail wouldn't be too much different than how I live.. oh, is it against the law to drive over the speed
limit... in a carpool lane, with vision impairment, high blood pressue, and on pain med's, with a Corona? in Mexico... or maybe that wasn't a carpool
lane I was in very early this morning coming back from a night in T.J. In Baja and having a great time |
Rudy's is till open. Sadly, Rudy passed away about 2 years ago. His wife ,Elana is still running it though and yes, they still have the eye candy!
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wessongroup
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Location, location, location
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajajorge
| Quote: | Originally posted by Tommy A
Anyone know of a place in Rosarito Beach to buy authentic Cuban cigars. Thanks |
In my estimation Cuban cigars are just overpriced nothing special smokes. It's the adventure of doing something illegal that makes them seem so great.
Buy a good Cuban seed cigar from the Dominican Republic and you got the same thing, legal, cheaper, and tastes the same. You can buy them by the box
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Would say the saying: location, location, location also applies to growing plants, as it does to a homes location in real estate.
The Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba is not the same as the Fuente family’s growing area's within the Dominican Republic.
Even though grown from Cuban seeds.. it's close, but no cigar. And I have smoked both and still like a macanudo Hampton Court, just because I like
it’s taste.
There most certainly is a difference between the two plants grown on two separate and different islands
Will be looking down in Ensenada for Cuban Cigar's... oh, my god.. I'd better take a couple of xanax.. with all this excitment... me, who is not
supposed to smoke, buying illegal cigars from that terrible place Cuba...
And if I fire one up, after a beer, it will be outside and away from all living mamals.. I however don't draw the same line with invetrebrates, and
plants.. they will have to suffer...
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rogerj1
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There's nothing illegal about removing the bands from the cigars you buy in Mexico.
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Marinero
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Domican............the way to go. No one rips them off and they are darn good..........
Si estás buscando la person que cambiará su vida, échale una mirada en el espejo.
Fish logo from www.usafishing.com, used w/permission.
But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
That he didn't, didn't already have..... |
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Iflyfish
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I had the pleasure of tasting a Cubano with the Cuban Rep in Ensenada and I can tell you that the Hondurans win hands down. I thought the Cuban Cigars
I used to buy in Baja were just knock offs, maybe so, just an inferior product imho, wll not so humble. Haven't smoked in years but recall fondly the
hand rolled Hondurans!! I liked the Tiamos (sp) from down around Vera Cruz better than the Cubans also.
Iflyfishcigarlessandsometimesclueless
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vandenberg
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I'm a non smoker, but something tells me that tobacco products are along the same line as wines and coffees. The region, climate and soil can make all
the difference. Not for nothing are Cuban cigars famous the world over. In Europe Dutch cigars are the favorites, but, having a choice between a Cuban
or a Dutch cigar, any connoiseur will grab the Cuban.
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