Are You ready for the Puff.com National Herf?

[Mitch]

I am just throwing out KC again, Outlaw Cigar baby. There is a lot to do in KC too. They aren't real strict on smoking. In Kansas City you can't smoke in a public place where tobacco isn't the main sale. Westin has O'Malley's par which is a great pub. They brew beer there, and you can legally smoke cigars there.

[GunHand]

Another vote for KC...great food (BBQ) and friendly people. I think a centralized location would be nice....Mexico might be a little to spendy for some (read me, for one!) But, I am a little biased, being less than 2 hours away!

[Stogie]

Originally Posted by JCK

I actually voted other though. I think it would be super cool if you could get a manufacturer to open up their farm to a mega-herf. I don't think it's far fetched. Flights to Nica may not be bad. Not sure how expensive that journey would be, but it's a dream.

Not exspensive at all. Nica is very cheap. Hotel is about $50 a night with two beds. Limited hotels in Esteli though. I can definately get us some tours at probably any place we wanted in Nica.

The thing many would have to realize is that it is a very different experience because you are really in a totally different type of place then the US. Hard core guys I could see us going down there but I do not see it as a Place to bring the wife. JUST my honest opinion.

I really like Nicaragua but you really have to be a hard core cigar lover to like the experience and a bit of adventurist. I would love to take guys down there but I would not want to tackle the logistics. Kinda throws Nica out for a national herf. There are plenty of manufacturers that plan trips down there so if you would like to experience it then you may want to get on one of the trips.

[Criminal]

Maybe Canada would be interesting, given some of the "other" amenities that would be available.

[bxcarracer]

SC anyone? Lowest tabbacco taxes in the states and really awesome B&M's great weather,great women,great food, smoke friendly,sunny, great family place as stated in the Nica comment below.eh just a tought.

[shunoshi]

Originally Posted by JCK

I actually voted other though. I think it would be super cool if you could get a manufacturer to open up their farm to a mega-herf. I don't think it's far fetched. Flights to Nica may not be bad. Not sure how expensive that journey would be, but it's a dream.

Ooooh, this would be fun. Not your typical vacation. I'd definitely be leaving the wife at home.

[Stench]

Which location would provide most Manufacturer or large B&M participation?

Not to muddy the waters further, but would Orlando fit the bill in any way?

Cheap airfare due to the Mouse
Lots of activities for the women/kids
Lots of convention space/warm weather
Close enough to Miami for some manufacturer participation?
Several large B&M's nearby

Would it be possible to have an East and West Herf ? Sorry, don't mean to confuse the issue.

[R10]

Originally Posted by Stench

Which location would provide most Manufacturer or large B&M participation?


Would it be possible to have an East and West Herf ? Sorry, don't mean to confuse the issue.

I think that if enough Puffers sign up, the manufacturers (at least some) will attend - we are their target customer base, and the advertising they would get from the forum would be worth it to them - I don't think the location (or even multiple locations) would be a real issue to them - they have marketing budgets to cover travel to wherever they can get good exposure..

As to East/West - not a bad idea - or even North/South - more would probably come if they could drive. Know this would then not be a single event - but might make it possible to get more folks. One National Herf - or Regional Herfs - or both??

Just some thoughts to add to the problems of setting something like this up - it's not a small task -I don't envy you this Daniel.

[Stench]

Let's all just go to Donnies! (Madurolover)

[Stogie]

Originally Posted by R10

Just some thoughts to add to the problems of setting something like this up - it's not a small task -I don't envy you this Daniel.

I am happy to put in the time to get it done. I think looking at the polls so far that we still need to get more votes and user feedback. We want to make sure everyone that may be interested states thier ideas. After all it is our first one.

[Wolf4Fun]

This is a great idea. Need to start convincing the wife that I have to be out of town that weekend... lol

[shunoshi]

We need more opinions, comments, and general thoughts on this. There have to be more people than just this interested in a Puff Herf....right?

[bdw1984]

Originally Posted by Stench

Let's all just go to Donnies! (Madurolover)

+1 hes got enough smokes for all of us

[2Curious]

Originally Posted by Rev2010

Yeah, I was thinking this too! I've read that they don't let you smoke on a good number (or maybe all?) of the beaches as well. That's why doing this in Mexico, or some other non-uptight-USA location would be best.

By the way, maybe this thread should be stickied??



Rev.

Says who? I smoke on the boardwalks and beaches of Hollywood, FL all the time. Even South Beach, Miami.

[2Curious]

Originally Posted by tx_tuff

Was Miami always a option on the poll? I voted other last night, didn't see Miami. In other words I think Miami has a lot more votes than how the poll makes it look.

I was thinking the same thing. Reading through all the posts in the thread I count waaaaay more votes for Miami than the acutal poll has counted.
Either people are posting to the thread and not actually voting, or some confused folks clicked other by mistake.

I call Do Over...;o)