Ok I know we don't have much cigar B&Ms as you guys but we do have the forbidden fruit as you like to call it so in August 18-21st we have a festival here in Toronto called the Havana Cultura a bit of a party put on by the Cuban folks. Here is the link so if you happen to be around up here then check it out. They will have a cigar roller there I understand and will teach you the way of the roller.

www.havana-cultura.ca

Sounds like fun! A bit of a long drive for me though  

I'll be there! Look for me. I'll be wearing the Obama T-shirt.

I had a layover in Canada once.  I was there long enough to switch planes and somehow I was fingered as a terrorist.  Almost missed my flight, almost lost my luggage, was harrased like a criminal.  Sorry but festival or not, you won't find me in Canada ever again.

QuoteBrlesq - 8/6/2011  11:18 PM

I'll be there! Look for me. I'll be wearing the Obama T-shirt.

 

QuoteDonM - 8/7/2011  8:26 AM

QuoteBrlesq - 8/6/2011  11:18 PM

I'll be there! Look for me. I'll be wearing the Obama T-shirt.

 

   

Sounds like a good time.

Sorry I am so late replying to this. I just joined. Please do not judge Canada by one bad experience. We sometimes experience the same treatment going your way but it does not change our love and respect for our southern neighbors.

Jim

Quotevw77guy - 8/6/2011  11:08 PM

I had a layover in Canada once.  I was there long enough to switch planes and somehow I was fingered as a terrorist.  Almost missed my flight, almost lost my luggage, was harrased like a criminal.  Sorry but festival or not, you won't find me in Canada ever again.

I travel from time to time and let me tell you that being as I am a single guy with a dark complexion and usually minimal baggage, I have never gone anywhere and not been harassed. Of course I have a tendency to do dumb things like drive across the Canada/US border for a few pints of micro brew and a box or two of that sugary breakfast cereal the FDA hasn't kiboshed yet, then turn around and come back 6 hours later. Apparently that type of behaviour is considered suspicious...   Who knew?

QuoteRoscozRevenge - 1/1/2012  11:01 AM

Quotevw77guy - 8/6/2011  11:08 PM

I had a layover in Canada once.  I was there long enough to switch planes and somehow I was fingered as a terrorist.  Almost missed my flight, almost lost my luggage, was harrased like a criminal.  Sorry but festival or not, you won't find me in Canada ever again.

I travel from time to time and let me tell you that being as I am a single guy with a dark complexion and usually minimal baggage, I have never gone anywhere and not been harassed. Of course I have a tendency to do dumb things like drive across the Canada/US border for a few pints of micro brew and a box or two of that sugary breakfast cereal the FDA hasn't kiboshed yet, then turn around and come back 6 hours later. Apparently that type of behaviour is considered suspicious...   Who knew?

was it the cereal and beer that make you look suspicious or all the cigars you bring back?  

Quotepferg - 1/1/2012  12:07 PM

was it the cereal and beer that make you look suspicious or all the cigars you bring back?  

Well I rarely have occasion to stay the required 48 hours to qualify for duty free tobacco so I never go for cigars. I don't know if you have ever been to Great Falls Montana or not but that is the closest US city (3ish hours away) to me, and I can tell you that there is not much reason to go there at all never mind for 48 hours. Actually come to think of it I had been talking to Dan (dddmorgan) who lives in Great Falls about a herf and perhaps an "exchange" of sorts. I haven't seen him online for several months. I hope his wife is okay. I think I will PM him now...

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There we go. We shall bring that Dan guy back into the fold.

Anyway Patrick, I think the main issue when crossing an international boarder twice in one day never mind only a few hours apart and bringing back only children's breakfast cereal and alcohol upsets the fragile grasp a customs official has on reality, which they find offensive. For example, in my current situation I have the luxury of hopping into my car on a Tuesday morning and driving a 6 or 7 hour round trip for beer and munchies. Now for most people in this economy and political climate it is hard to fathom that a thirty something fella such as myself would have the time and means for such a caviler attitude towards life. Such behaviour does not fit into the suburban, wife, mini van, 2.3 kids mentality of our culture and for law enforcement personnel it only stands to reason that anyone not conforming to the norm warrants closer investigation. Now from my perspective I find the whole thing more entertaining than frustrating since I am never doing anything wrong. I find that being polite and patient as people come to terms with the fact that individuals such as myself exist and are in fact quite harmless really works much better than getting pissed and having a pink panty meltdown.

I know... I am short bus special...

QuoteRoscozRevenge - 1/2/2012  6:30 AM
Now from my perspective I find the whole thing more entertaining than frustrating since I am never doing anything wrong. I find that being polite and patient as people come to terms with the fact that individuals such as myself exist and are in fact quite harmless really works much better than getting pissed and having a pink panty meltdown.

I know... I am short bus special...

Great attitude Dan...I admire your patience, and it's awesome that you live life on your own terms.  You may be "special", but as long as you're happy and not bothering anyone else, more power to you!

QuoteRoscozRevenge - 1/1/2012  2:30 PM

Anyway Patrick, I think the main issue when crossing an international boarder twice in one day never mind only a few hours apart and bringing back only children's breakfast cereal and alcohol upsets the fragile grasp a customs official has on reality, which they find offensive. For example, in my current situation I have the luxury of hopping into my car on a Tuesday morning and driving a 6 or 7 hour round trip for beer and munchies. Now for most people in this economy and political climate it is hard to fathom that a thirty something fella such as myself would have the time and means for such a caviler attitude towards life. Such behaviour does not fit into the suburban, wife, mini van, 2.3 kids mentality of our culture and for law enforcement personnel it only stands to reason that anyone not conforming to the norm warrants closer investigation. Now from my perspective I find the whole thing more entertaining than frustrating since I am never doing anything wrong. I find that being polite and patient as people come to terms with the fact that individuals such as myself exist and are in fact quite harmless really works much better than getting pissed and having a pink panty meltdown.

I know... I am short bus special...

atleast you dont get annoyed with it, i know people that if they get pulled over for a check-stop they get pissy, and theres not much you can do when law enforcment wants to check and make sure your all legal. as for being short bus special, it only applyes for driving to get cerial and getting questioned about it... what kind of cerial is it by the way?