Kansas City Pipe/Cigar Herf – input on Dates / Location

[monsoon]

We need to HERF !!!!!!

Hillbilly herf is just too far away & I can’t wait that long for another get-together …..

So, I spoke with Greg (our resident scary mummy) regarding finding a date in the not-to-distant future, that he could attend a KC herf for more than 27 minutes.

We decided on two dates …

March 15
March 22

We spoke about herf locations, which as you all know, are becoming few & far between. We kicked around some thoughts and came up with a couple of options.

[] “Side Pockets” in Bonner Springs or “Side Pockets” off Barry Rd. – Greg’s to be checking on this one … make sure they allow cigars & pipes & can handle us for an all day smoke fest.

[] “O’douds Old Dublin” on the Country Club Plaza – Last time I was there, they said that the bar area is open to pipes & cigars. They have great food & have the space to handle us, but … being on the Plaza … parking is at a bit of a premium. I'll check on this again & make sure they are ok with setting us up if we decide on herfing here.

We spoke of other venues … Harry’s Country Club on the River Market …. Harry’s Westport … both of which are cigar friendly, but both of which is like smoking in a crowded sardine can. Something we are trying to avoid.

Please chime in with a preference on the two dates … March 15 or 22 … and if you have any ideas on a better smoking venue than the above … please give your input.

Doug

[JaKaAch]

I don't know for sure about March 15th, looks good for now, but I do know I can't make the March 22nd date.
“Side Pockets” in Bonner Springs is the place I would prefer, but if the herf is on the March 15th and I have the day off I will go to any of the places mentioned.

[volum]

I'm chatting with the other Springfield BOTL's and seeing is any of us can head up...keep me posted on which day you decide and where.

[IslandRick]

March 15th or 22nd are open for me.

There's also a Side Pockets off of the Englewood Rd exit off HWY 169. Might actually be easier for folks to get to since it's just off the exit in the strip center.

I'm OK with any of the venues mentioned but would like a less crowded location.

Do we bring our own Florida fans to annoy?

Rick

[monsoon]

Originally Posted by IslandRick

Do we bring our own Florida fans to annoy?

You bring 'em ..... I'll annoy 'em.

[ssutton219]

Well if I would get to go I would be able to travel on the 15th..as for where..ummmm as long as the place knows whats going on and we dont have to sit and "wait" for it to open...LOL




Shawn

[monsoon]

Originally Posted by ssutton219

Well if I would get to go I would be able to travel on the 15th..as for where..ummmm as long as the place knows whats going on and we dont have to sit and "wait" for it to open...LOL

Shawn

Oh, come now .... *who* would arrange a herf like that?

[monsoon]

[SIZE="4"]okay ... more info[/SIZE]

I called Side Pockets in Bonner Springs & O'Dowds in Zona Rosa

Here's the scoop

I explained the situation to both .. and told them that it would be on the 15th (just to give them a date) ... that there could be anywhere from 10 to 20 people ... that we would get there around the noon hour & continue well into the night.

Both were very welcoming, but O'Dowds in Zona Rosa has their cigar banquet room booked for that date.

Side Pockets said to just come out & they will be more than happy to accomodate us....that if it's gunna be more like 20 of us, just call beforehand & let them know, so they can expect the worst

Sooooo....

At the moment ... with the feedback given ... it looks like Side Pockets in Bonner Springs on the 15th.

That could change ... so keep up the input & we'll go from there & make a firm commitment in the next couple of days or so.

[woops]

Doug - I passed your PM to 14 other members that are within Missouri, but out of the KC area. Never know when a group might start up a car pool!

I think either date will work for me and either of the "Side Pockets" sounds fine. If, by chance, the herf was on the 22nd at the Side Pockets (Barry Road location), there would also be an Outlaw event happening five miles down the road. Free food, free drinks and cigars for those who might want to hit both. Jose Oliva is the guest for the event. I'm not pushing the Outlaw event, just pointing out that it is scheduled for the 22nd.

Whatever works for the group, works for me! I'm just excited that a herf is coming! As Crystal would say:

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[monsoon]

Originally Posted by woops

If, by chance, the herf was on the 22nd at the Side Pockets (Barry Road location), [SIZE=6]W00T ![/SIZE]

But Jeff said that he could only make the 15th ... and the 15th might be good for Shawn to mosey up from Wichita. ... that's kinda where I was thinking about the date.

As far as the Barry Rd location ... well ... ... I'm up for that. I think Bonner Springs works very well for Greg....and works well for Jeff.

[dantzig]

I'll drive anywhere in the metro area and I'm willing to go to any cigar friendly venue. Either date should be fine for me.

The last time I was at Cigar and Tabac, a gentleman was talking about 4 "private clubs" in the Overland Park area that allow cigar smoking but charge a small "membership fee" ($5-10/year and members can bring guests). O'shea's was one of them but I can't recall the other 3. Is there a place in OP called Frankie's?

[monsoon]

Never heard of Frankies ... but that dosn't mean a whole lot, the way restaurants open up & close doors around here. I think I'll be at Cigar & Tabac this evening ... I'll ask what these may be if Lyn's around.

Originally Posted by dantzig

Is there a place in OP called Frankie's?

[RaiderinKS]

Originally Posted by monsoon

Never heard of Frankies ... but that dosn't mean a whole lot, the way restaurants open up & close doors around here. I think I'll be at Cigar & Tabac this evening ... I'll ask what these may be if Lyn's around.

Ask Lyn why he is always such a tart to me too. Hell, his wife is the only person that is ever nice to me there. Frankly, I don't even like going to the place anymore.

[RaiderinKS]

Ok ladies and bastards, I can do either date in Bonner Springs. BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT someone has got to remind me because I will probably forget about this in 30 minutes.

[Oog Oog]

Location is not an issue for me, but I could only attend on the 22nd as I'll be in town that weekend anyway. The 8-hour drive is worth it just to HERF wit youse guys, but the budget can't handle the hit two weekends in a row...