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penzt8 Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Jul 16 2003, 9:48 AM EST
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Finally!! I've managed to score a business trip to Tampa, FL. I made hotel reservations downtown within walking distance of about half a dozen cigar stores and dozens of restaurant and night clubs. Should be a lot of fun. I don't leave for a couple of weeks. In the meantime I have a trip next week up to Fairfax, VA then a week long vacation in Pennnsylvania.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Jul 16 2003, 10:39 AM EST
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Let me know when you're down here...You said you're staying in downtown?

Downtown Tampa turns into a ghost town after 6pm. The nightlife is in Ybor and Channelside.

Word to the wise...
penzt8 Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Jul 17 2003, 3:05 AM EST
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I'm staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Ybor City. It's on 9th Avenue.
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#4 Posted: Thu, Jul 17 2003, 5:26 AM EST
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Good! Then you're in the right spot.

Once again, let me know once you're here and we'll do a herf.

buccfever @ oohay tod moc
penzt8 Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Jul 18 2003, 4:43 PM EST
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I'll drop you a line when it gets a little closer. How far from Ybor do you live?
penzt8 @ hroads dot net
DrMaddVibe Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Jul 18 2003, 4:48 PM EST
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Less than 20 miles. It's straight highway for me. I-275 to I-4, then first exit...boom I'm there.

Look forward to it. I can count on my brother-in-law to join, and perhaps Remington and all of the Tampaites could show up and do a lil herf...FLA style. Think Jimmy Buffet, drink something cold and smoke something worthwhile!
penzt8 Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Jul 24 2003, 12:33 PM EST
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Sounds good to me. I just spent the past 5 days up in Fairfax, VA. Found a couple of cigar shops and smoked quite a few cigars at the hotel. I'm heading up to PA on Sunday to visit relatives. If time and ambition permits I may try to make a run over to Bethlehem to visit the good people at CI. I'm flying out of Virginia on Aug 4 headed to Tampa.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Jul 24 2003, 1:28 PM EST
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Say hey to Gonz for me!

Just shoot me an email with your schedule...See ya!
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#9 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2003, 6:13 AM EST
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Ok, this is set in stone for August 7th. Meeting place will be King Corona's on 7th Ave. I'm thinking 6:00 PM, but fashionable late is acceptable...just means the early birds get the "worm"

I look forward to meeting with everyone!
penzt8 Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2003, 9:54 AM EST
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Done! See everyone there.
smithbw Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2003, 10:05 AM EST
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I am "Green With Envy" sounds like a lot of fun! Enjoy - Enjoy - Enjoy!

Regards,


B
DrMaddVibe Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2003, 10:37 AM EST
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Oh...there will be pictures! I even invited Hubcap!
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#13 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2003, 12:14 PM EST
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I can't wait hurry up, August 8th

Remington
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#14 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2003, 12:17 PM EST
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7th! August 7th! Thursday!
HockeyDad Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2003, 12:32 PM EST
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Confirmed. I'll be there.

Tom
penzt8 Offline
#16 Posted: Mon, Aug 4 2003, 3:49 PM EST
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I got in to town this afternoon. I made a quick pass through Ybor city and stopped at a couple of cigar stores. I smoked a short story while I was roaming around then I smoked a locally made El Sol cigar while sipping a cold one at Adobe Gilas. Just got back to my room and discovered the Packers are playing a pre-season game. perfect end to the day. I look forward to meeting you guys on Thursday.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#17 Posted: Mon, Aug 4 2003, 3:55 PM EST
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El Sol has a real small maddie that'll have ya talking to yourself for about a 1/2 hour. I'll point them out on Thurs.

Do you have access to your email? If so, check out the links I sent you. Don't spend all your cash in one place!

See you Thursday...Check out the Cigar Board...A "newbie" popped up and wanted to know where to buy cigars! I hope he shows up on Thursday!
DrMaddVibe Offline
#18 Posted: Wed, Aug 6 2003, 10:40 AM EST
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Tomorrow!

6ish!

buccfever TA OOHAY TOD MOC
penzt8 Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Aug 7 2003, 8:23 PM EST
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Having a blast in Ybor City.
Great meeting up with DrMaddvibe and Hockeydad. I scored some diamond crown maximus!! Oh can't wait to smoke them beauties. Wish we had more time to hang out. Looking forward to seeing the pictures. email to:
penzt8 at hroads . net
1 more night left to party.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 4:52 AM EST
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What a night, what a night! Great time was had by all! We talked, we walked, we smoked and we drank! Thanks guys for the fun filled evening! I'll post some more later today.
HockeyDad Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 7:46 AM EST
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Pictures coming soon. It has the potential to be the MOAH. (Mother Of All Hubcaps)
Slimboli Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 12:00 PM EST
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I thought about it, HockeyDad, using one of your pictures ...

... but that would just be just plain 'wrong' ... LOL!
DrMaddVibe Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2003, 12:03 PM EST
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You've got mail Slim!
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