road trip, advice needed

[Don Fernando]

So, here's the story:

SmokeyNL and me are going on a roadtrip somewhere in the spring, probably may, and we will do an eastcoast tour. We're flying to Orlando, rent a car, pick up two crazy Asian botl's known as Ucubed & S0lefule0ne aka Kevin & Aldrin. We will visit Miami and the Florida keys.

Now, we got 2 weeks to drive all the way north and we do want to visit and herf with the botl's down the road. We will have to visit Ft. Rucker in Alabama to meet Jason aka Av8tor, then Georgia to meet Icantbejon, South Carolina for IR13 (Joey) Goodfella (Rob), Mikhail (Brian), North Caroline to hook up with Tobii3 and Skills, Virginia for Loki (Kevin), Chen, mr & mrs Floyd P, Stearns, Volt, Johnny Kay, Tabb (Leasing this space), Maryland to finally meet the guy who lured me into the asylum (hi Dave :) ), Pennsylvania to meet Shilala and a non cigar smoking friend of mine, New Jersey (preferably on a monday, so I can bring an asshat as a gift), New York (rochester to be exactly) and then off to Massachutes to herf with Vin & smack Bao.

the last week we will be in Las Vegas!

Now, what is the best way to go for this? Are there certain things we need to see down the road? Are there things we have to keep in mind? Are there any more inmates (or gorilla's) that want to herf with us on the route? I could use some advice before planning the route.

[awsmith4]

The only tip I have is you better not drive through my state without letting me know or there will be consequences :D

[rck70]

Don't forget about the Tampa Crew.....

[Don Fernando]

The only tip I have is you better not drive through my state without letting me know or there will be consequences :D

we will post the dates and the places where we herf, don't worry.

If there are several botl's in a certain state that want to herf, we might have to pick a central location somewhere.

[Don Fernando]

Don't forget about the Tampa Crew.....

maybe the Tampa crew is willing to drive to Orlando or Miami for a herf?

[Mugen910]

I say....all four of ya Fly into boston..then drive down to FLA..The flight to Vegas will be cheaper..and after about a week or two of driving/visiting..Kev and Aldrin can hook you guys up with some hottie gator chics to prep you for vegas! :D

[Don Fernando]

that was the original plan, but flying to Florida and drive up north saves those gator boys a ticket. And I bet you can hook us up with some Mass honeyz too Bao. Maybe I can windmill them :ss

[md4958]

I say....all four of ya Fly into boston..then drive down to FLA..The flight to Vegas will be cheaper..and after about a week or two of driving/visiting..Kev and Aldrin can hook you guys up with some hottie gator chics to prep you for vegas! :D

:tpd: not bad thinking.

[cbsmokin]

The only tip I have is you better not drive through my state without letting me know or there will be consequences :D

I'm with Albert. A stop in ATL is a must.

[Volt]

Ouch, a lot of traveling like that doesn't leave a lot for sight seeing. In an effort to save time.... A Herf just south of DC in Northern VA may kill MD and VA in one shot in a MONSTER HERF. There are some MD folks I'd like to smoke with as well. Some where near DC might also offer some sight seeing if your into US history.

Not sure where your headed in NC, but out of the 39 states I have been to, NC has the prettiest spot in the US I have seen. The Smokey Mountains are stunningly beautiful. The Pidgeon Forge/Gatlinburg area and Cherokee nation are great places to visit.

just my .02 ......

[awsmith4]

I'm with Albert. A stop in ATL is a must.

Craig I was just chatting with him and he ill be driving up I-95 so maybe we can road trip to the PSHC and meet all of them for a large herf

[taltos]

After visiting up here and getting hooked up with a Bao Wow, you will never forget your trip.:r

[G G]

that was the original plan, but flying to Florida and drive up north saves those gator boys a ticket. And I bet you can hook us up with some Mass honeyz too Bao. Maybe I can windmill them :ss

Funny stuff, sir.:tu

[av8tor152d]

I am honored to be on the Tulip Twins Tour schedule! Can not wait.

[cbsmokin]

Craig I was just chatting with him and he ill be driving up I-95 so maybe we can road trip to the PSHC and meet all of them for a large herf

Just keep me in the loop. It will give you a chance to drive my car if we go.

[detroitpha357]

All that traveling and your not going to have a smoke with the Detroit Crew:fl

[gettysburgfreak]

If you make it to upstate NY, try and get to the fingerlakes region. Lots of wineries and beautiful scenery.

[Sailkat]

All that traveling and your not going to have a smoke with the Detroit Crew:fl


:tu You definitely need to make a stop in Detroit!

[Old Sailor]

All that traveling and your not going to have a smoke with the Detroit Crew:fl

:hm:hm:bs:hm:hm

[ucubed]

heh I'm down for whatever...just let me know when I should buy a ticket for vegas and it's done...I say we just herf at all the "must" see areas so we get the sight seeing and herfing all at once =)...I'm excited to finally meet many of you in person!!

[Sauer Grapes]

Combine the VA and MD people into one meeting/herf. Dave hosts one heluva herf.

[Don Fernando]

All that traveling and your not going to have a smoke with the Detroit Crew:fl

well, if you can move Detroit to the east coast before the spring, we'll be happy to herf with you.

[68TriShield]

If I have a solid date,I will try to host a herf for you guys :tu

[Sailkat]

It's on the way to Las Vegas ;)

[ahc4353]

Don I will drive to MA so you can take NJ out of the loop.

[leasingthisspace]

This is looking like a great time.

[icantbejon]

I don't really have recommendations for ya, cause it sounds like you've already got a lot on your plate. However, I can reduce the load a bit. By the time you make it to the States, I'll be up in Virginia. So, I can link up with what VA herf you plan and meet you guys there. If I can get a babysitter, maybe I'll even bring the wif.

[Don Fernando]

Don I will drive to MA so you can take NJ out of the loop.

No way Al, the highlight of the trip will be the skinny dipping in your pool :ss

[detroitpha357]

well, if you can move Detroit to the east coast before the spring, we'll be happy to herf with you.
Let me see what I can do:ss Might be tough:D

[Don Fernando]

Simon and I took a map of the US and set out a little route. Al, you are off the hook, we decided to skip NJ as you are coming to MA anyway, so no skinny dipping ;)

the plans are:
fly to Orlando, hook up with Ucubed & S0lefule as they will accompany us during our American trip, herf a bit in Orlando and drive to keys next day to visit Madurofan & The Big Island smokeshop, then back to Miami and party. Next day visit Little Havana and herf with the local crew (and whoever wants to join, tampa crew?). Then it is off to Alabama, Ft Rucker to visit av8tor and taste some of the beef jerky he makes. Next on the agenda is a massive SC herf, we will try to arrange that we are in SC on a saturday so everybody can come (norther florida guys, georgia guys, SC and NC guys, maybe even some VA guys). After that we will visit Fayetteville, NC to fill Tobii's humidors :D. Washington DC and Maryland are for the next day. Then it is off to see Shilala's workshop in the woods of Pennsylvania before we drive up to Rochester NY to bomb Conch, DBall & Ambientboy :r last day of the east coast tour will be in Mass for a nice herf with the MassHoles @ Bao's windmill.

Then it's of to Las Vegas (yeah, not a roadtrip, we will fly) for some exitement. Booze, stripclubs, gambling and herfing.

[rck70]

when you get dates locked in let me know......

[Don Fernando]

we will probably arrive the 2nd or the 3rd week of may

[Smokin Gator]

I'm in for the central Florida herf... can't wait!!!

[Cigarcop]

This trip sounds like loads of fun, If Shilala has room for an extra person I'm in :ss

[Mikepd]

So i'm thinking i will make the trip for NY and Ma, since its all with in driving distance and also Vegas sounds petty tempting, Andy you said theres floor space at your place right? Keep me in the loop!

[thetpi825]

Let me know when ya'll are going to be in South Carolina so I can make the trip up there too.

[Don Fernando]

This trip sounds like loads of fun, If Shilala has room for an extra person I'm in :ss

If Scott doesn't have the space, we will find a place to herf somewhere close where there is room for one (or more, guess there will be more botl's in PA) more.

[BroncoHorvath]

Cigarcop,

Keep me in the loop, I may be able to plan a trip down your way in around that time and meet up with our visitor:ss

[shilala]

This trip sounds like loads of fun, If Shilala has room for an extra person I'm in :ss

If Scott doesn't have the space, we will find a place to herf somewhere close where there is room for one (or more, guess there will be more botl's in PA) more.

Cigarcop,

Keep me in the loop, I may be able to plan a trip down your way in around that time and meet up with our visitor:ss

Our place is little but we have a nice smoking space on the back porch.
So far as my "shop" goes, it's just a 16'x12' shed full of tools. :) It's not very dramatic but it works. :tu Add to that I live in town and "my shop in the woods" isn't at all "a shop in the woods".
If for some reason the weather is crappy or whatever there's a bar just a block away and I saw a sign yesterday that says they're still allowed to smoke in there.
I could talk to them about hosting a herf there and see if it's cool. Let me know if that sounds kosher.
We can certainly eat and entertain here, but we don't smoke in the house. That's why we built the porch.
Kerri and I would love to have all of you. It'd be our pleasure. :)

[KidRock]

The only tip I have is you better not drive through my state without letting me know or there will be consequences :D




That is solid advice especially comming from Albert

[Don Fernando]

Albert can drive to SC for the big herf. We will drive tru GA but there is no herf nor a stop planned. Time is money ;)

[rrplasencia]

i'd love to herf with you guys when you're in miami so let me know a time line. little havanais good for the factories but a little weak for b&m's, sosa cigar is probably the only decent one and that's not great. south miami area has some good ones and would be close to my restaurant, so i could always cook a little something off and bring it to the destination.

[ahc4353]

Simon and I took a map of the US and set out a little route. Al, you are off the hook, we decided to skip NJ as you are coming to MA anyway, so no skinny dipping ;)

As the ENTIRE state of NJ breaths a sigh of relief!

[SmokeyNL]

As the ENTIRE state of NJ breaths a sigh of relief!

So do I, the skinny dipping was all Don's idea and I really did not want to see that (let alone partake in it)

[Don Fernando]

i'd love to herf with you guys when you're in miami so let me know a time line. little havanais good for the factories but a little weak for b&m's, sosa cigar is probably the only decent one and that's not great. south miami area has some good ones and would be close to my restaurant, so i could always cook a little something off and bring it to the destination.

We want to visit some factories, that's why little havana is on the map. Herfing can take place anywhere. I will keep in touch, you probably know the best places being a local.

[MadAl]

If you decide to visit Boston, you gotta LMK

[rrplasencia]

We want to visit some factories, that's why little havana is on the map. Herfing can take place anywhere. I will keep in touch, you probably know the best places being a local.

Pepins place is cool and you can see him there from time to time. You'll definitley need to have some Cuban food at some point. i can transport my caja china and a suckling pig anywhere. Keep me posted i don't want to miss this. :ss

[Don Fernando]

If you decide to visit Boston, you gotta LMK

there will be a herf with the MassHoles, don't know exactly where in Mass though. I will ask my windmillbuddy Bao to set the herf up.

[ucubed]

I'm down for where ever we go...it's going to be a fantastic time regardless of the route

[Skywalker]

What??? No West Coast Love???:D

[Don Fernando]

Las Vegas NV, that is as far west as I am willing to go :p

[Don Fernando]

I hope we'll be able to set dates to this trip in the next few days.

[ucubed]

dates would be lovely...just let me know final times because I'm planning to go to toronto =)

[Don Fernando]

We're waiting on Simon's girlfriend. She has to clear it with work.

[CigaSkills9]

I'm on the Bandwagon! Your ideas and plans sound great. Just give dates and I'll set up the Herf in Fayetteville North Carolina, Tobii and I'll get the Ft Bragg group on board. Guess Tobii and I have alot of smoking to do. ...emptying his humi's...lol

[Emjaysmash]

This trip sounds awesome. whatever you do, YOU HAVE TO TAKE PICS OF EVERYTHING. that's an order. :D

[SmokeyNL]

This trip sounds awesome. whatever you do, YOU HAVE TO TAKE PICS OF EVERYTHING. that's an order. :D

That was the plan, I love traveling to the US and always take tons of pictures as a reminder.

[ucubed]

now simon's girlfriend's coming too? that's what i got from that last one ferdinand

[SmokeyNL]

now simon's girlfriend's coming too? that's what i got from that last one ferdinand

No, but she will need those days off to take care of the kids :ss

[dunng]

You sure you will be able to make the trip?

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[Genetic Defect]

All that traveling and your not going to have a smoke with the Detroit Crew:fl

I'm with him on this, all the piss poor planning going into this, two weeks and you only are in three or four spots WTF??:confused:

[Don Fernando]

We're in a lot of spots Perry, you just shouldn't be living in the middle of nowhere ;)

Orlando, Miami, Ft Rucker, somewhere in SC, Fayetteville NC, somewhere in VA, Maryland, Dubois PA, Rochester NY and herfing with the Massholes. 10 spots in 2 weeks, and then we will fly to Vegas.

you're welcome to herf with us anywhere on the route though.

[SmokeyNL]

You sure you will be able to make the trip?

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If those clouds clear up a bit we should :p

[Genetic Defect]

We're in a lot of spots Perry, you just shouldn't be living in the middle of nowhere ;)

Orlando, Miami, Ft Rucker, somewhere in SC, Fayetteville NC, somewhere in VA, Maryland, Dubois PA, Rochester NY and herfing with the Massholes. 10 spots in 2 weeks, and then we will fly to Vegas.

you're welcome to herf with us anywhere on the route though.

From PA to Milwaukee is only a 12 hour drive, 10 spots in 14 days...rookies Maryland and PA depending where Dubois is are only a couple hour drive.

[Don Fernando]

You sure you will be able to make the trip?


Yes I am sure, and guess what, because I can probably save on cigar purchases in the next few months I have extra cash on hand for the trip.

[Don Fernando]

From PA to Milwaukee is only a 12 hour drive,

so we'll be seeing you at the herf in PA? Cool, would be nice meeting you :ss

[Genetic Defect]

so we'll be seeing you at the herf in PA? Cool, would be nice meeting you :ss

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[ucubed]

I see...Sure she'll be alright all her lonesome with the 2 hooligans =P?

[SmokeyNL]

I see...Sure she'll be alright all her lonesome with the 2 hooligans =P?

I think she will, after all, I manage it on a daily basis ;)
but no, Xander and Emma are both sweet kids, no worries there

[19thHole]

Don, What are you and Simon using to bring 2 weeks worth of Herf-goodness over? Or will you count on the fine BOTL's to keep you stocked while in the states (as I'm sure will happen regardless)? Wish you guys were in the Ohio area. I will be in Vegas this year just a week or two after you guys get there.

[ucubed]

hopefully we can make it to vegas when andrew is back in town

[Don Fernando]

Don, What are you and Simon using to bring 2 weeks worth of Herf-goodness over? Or will you count on the fine BOTL's to keep you stocked while in the states (as I'm sure will happen regardless)? Wish you guys were in the Ohio area. I will be in Vegas this year just a week or two after you guys get there.

I won't bring much as there are more B&M's with bigger selections and better prices on your side of the ocean then on my side. I might bring a box or 2 of CC's and stock op in the US.

[ucubed]

well florida has 0 tobacco tax so it's good here

[Don Fernando]

and there are enough B&M's in Florida too I guess ;)

[Don Fernando]

ok, i talked to some VA guys and they said Richmond is the best place for a herf, close enough for all the VA botls to come.

[Don Fernando]

Ok, Simon just got the dates confirmed. I will post topics in the herf section for each state with the right date in it so the locals can tell us where to herf and with who :)

[Don Fernando]

added all the herfs to the calender

[Don Fernando]

and I rented a car, a FORD FREESTAR 4DR/7PSGR.

[Don Fernando]

47 days to go :)

here are the plans so far:

may 17, herf in Orlando
may 18, herf in Orlando
may 19, Key Largo & Miami
may 20, Miami (little havana)
may 21, herf in Gainesville
may 22, herf in Ft Rucker, Alabama
may 23, "Vander herf" South Carolina
may 24, herd in Fayetteville, NC
may 25, Memorial Day in Fayetteville
may 26, herf in Richmond VA
may 27, herf @ casa Trishiels, MD
may 28, herf in PA, location still undecided
may 29, herf in Rochester NY
may 30, herf with the Massholes @ Azon cigar lounge, Agawam MA
may 31, Flight to Las Vegas for E.L.V.I.S.
june 4, flight back to the country of legal prostitution and weed aka home.

[Don Fernando]

I would like to thank everybody that showed up at the herfs and helped us in any way on this epic roadtrip. I can't say that I met one single person that I didn't like at the herfs, we have an amazing group of people here at the Asylum and I am glad that I am part of this group of people.

I met too many inmates to mention all of you, so I am not going to mention anybody specific as people might feel left out. Thanks to all of you for your help, for coming to the herfs and sharing a good time with me, Simon, Kevin and Aldrin, every single one of you has a place in my heart.

[kelmac07]

Truly enjoyed meeting and herfing with you, Simon, Aldrin, and Kevin..great BOTLs!!! All except the Gorilla Finger part.

[Col. Kurtz]

... we have an amazing group of people here at the Asylum and I am glad that I am part of this group of people......


Hear, Hear!


Good to meet you guys! Glad you made it home OK.