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I stay over near the old city by St. Laurent when I'm there but I've been in that shop on Sherbrooke. I think that, ansent the politics, Montreal is possibly the best city in North America. That's something coming from a 4th generation native New Yorker.

I always drive up and on my last trip the US customs agent on my way back in all but tore my car apart. I look like anything but the enemy and my dashboard is festooned with LEO association cards of almost every description. But, this was 9/10 and I guess they were being extra careful. He was doing his job and treated every one the same. If he found a box of Cubans they'd be gone and my name would be flagged in the system. That happened to a doctor friend who was bringing in a box from Paris. Rather than give them over intact to the customs agent he broke each one in half. He has not been able to travel without being hassled on his return since.

My wife's cousins own a cigar shop on Bay Street in Nassau. They would fedex a box up if I wanted but I just don't want to give any $$ to Castro...Just my own little line in the sand.

Montreal is a wonderful city absent the politics. My dad sold one of his old firms to Montreal Engineering Company (MONENCO) back in the 70s. My family had ties there for some time. I bought a ship from some down and out shipping company there back in 1988 when I owned freighters. I went there numerous times. Great food. Nice looking women too...that never hurts..LOL

There are plenty of online services that ship Cubans. I used to use one that did COD a few years back. I never got burnt but I know the risk is high.

My mom brought some Punch Black Prince cigars back for me from Graycliff in Nassau a few years ago.

Geez....I've finally caught up to the head of this thread about my "passion" and I forgot to confess a weakness and perhaps blasphemy to some that I enjoy.

I like a Lars Teten on occasion. They are way way overpriced and you have to keep them in a separate humidor but I like them for a change. Think of it as a clove cigarette I guess.

I know I will get slammed for this admission.