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Tampa Herf: Post-Herf Thread
- Thread starter Jwrussell
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He flew out yesterday, so he's probably still snoozing...dreaming about large, muscular bald dudes.
OK, there's a ton of pictures, but here's some of Sunday's poker and smokes at Castle Cigar in Tampa. Go to www.calientetampaevents.com and register real quick to see all of the photos...it's worth it, trust me. 
Some captions:
First, Cigars? What Cigars? A picture of the best walk-in in Tampa, bar none.
Second: Your dealer for the day. I dealt both games...just easier that way.
Winnings! Oh, I only won the cigars?
Nice lolipop.
Some captions:
First, Cigars? What Cigars? A picture of the best walk-in in Tampa, bar none.
Second: Your dealer for the day. I dealt both games...just easier that way.
Winnings! Oh, I only won the cigars?
Nice lolipop.
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1) That is only about 25% of that walk-inOK, there's a ton of pictures, but here's some of Sunday's poker and smokes at Castle Cigar in Tampa. Go to www.calientetampaevents.com and register real quick to see all of the photos...it's worth it, trust me.
Some captions:
First, Cigars? What Cigars? A picture of the best walk-in in Tampa, bar none.
Second: Your dealer for the day. I dealt both games...just easier that way.
Winnings! Oh, I only won the cigars?
Nice lolipop.
2) Jason, has your wife seen that pic, lol
wow...well explains the girls I keep seeing at some of these local cigar events. I was wondering who they were. :tonguerolGo to www.calientetampaevents.com and register real quick to see all of the photos...it's worth it, trust me.
I am alive and doing well back home. Smoked a ton of cigars during the FL visit. Spent time with the family and been working hard since my return home, tonight first time on here in a week.
Thank you VERY much to Jason for hosting the Tampa HERF. For those that made it was a nice small group and all seemed to have a good time. Ybor City was less then I expected but great meeting the Fuente family. Very nice of them to take time to chat with us and show us around some. Poker was fun sitting on the balcony looking over the Bay. Sweet quiet room.
Thank you VERY much to Jon as well for taking me out for some poker at the dog track for two nights. I did well for two sessions and then gave it right back on a few minor beats (my AT vs QT, flopped tens all in and Q on turn, ERRRR) never mind Joshua and his calling looking to pair his king little.
Thank you Josh and your Grandparents. I spent Thursday afternoon with Josh and spent the night at their home in Naples. Very nice guests that told many interesting stories. Josh and I hit a very good seafood restaurant and an unreal killer cigar bar/cigar lounge later that night.
Great seeing Ray again and meeting your lovely wife. Awesome poker table and you played well. Great meeting Eric in Ybor and thank you for buying lunch. Yummy food at that place, not so much good service. Wish you had more time to hang out Eric. I hope Kevin's wife is doing better and I hope to see you again soon.
I hope to post some pics as well, I am still slow at doing this. I met Don Pepin at his factory in Little Havana, Miami. Spoke to his daughter for about half an hour, she gifted me a newer brand cigar to try. She took a picture of me and Don, he gifted me a cigar off the rolling tables rolled that day. VERY small shop and almost totally family run business. Man did I get lucky catching him there. Had the best Cuban sandwich ever with a soda and dessert for only $7 bucks.
Thank you VERY much to Jason for hosting the Tampa HERF. For those that made it was a nice small group and all seemed to have a good time. Ybor City was less then I expected but great meeting the Fuente family. Very nice of them to take time to chat with us and show us around some. Poker was fun sitting on the balcony looking over the Bay. Sweet quiet room.
Thank you VERY much to Jon as well for taking me out for some poker at the dog track for two nights. I did well for two sessions and then gave it right back on a few minor beats (my AT vs QT, flopped tens all in and Q on turn, ERRRR) never mind Joshua and his calling looking to pair his king little.
Thank you Josh and your Grandparents. I spent Thursday afternoon with Josh and spent the night at their home in Naples. Very nice guests that told many interesting stories. Josh and I hit a very good seafood restaurant and an unreal killer cigar bar/cigar lounge later that night.
Great seeing Ray again and meeting your lovely wife. Awesome poker table and you played well. Great meeting Eric in Ybor and thank you for buying lunch. Yummy food at that place, not so much good service. Wish you had more time to hang out Eric. I hope Kevin's wife is doing better and I hope to see you again soon.
I hope to post some pics as well, I am still slow at doing this. I met Don Pepin at his factory in Little Havana, Miami. Spoke to his daughter for about half an hour, she gifted me a newer brand cigar to try. She took a picture of me and Don, he gifted me a cigar off the rolling tables rolled that day. VERY small shop and almost totally family run business. Man did I get lucky catching him there. Had the best Cuban sandwich ever with a soda and dessert for only $7 bucks.
Arturo Fuente III, Jwrussell, Aleam 38, Joshua, Boppa, Fuente II, Headbanger
Don Pepin and Headbanger hanging at his shop in Little Havana, Miami. pre-Tampa HERF Oct. 2007
Another Pepin and Banger with more of the roller area shown.
ERdlH prep, pack, and ship area in Miami, FL Oct 2007. Everyone in this picture is related to Don Pepin.
El Rey de los Habanos sign outside Pepin store, Miami FL