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University of Havana - do they have a book store that sell t-shirts?

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larryakoch

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Jun 11, 2012 4:32 PM
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University of Havana - do they have a book store that sell t-shirts?

Back story: I like tank tops that brag where I been. 2 questions: Could I buy a t-shirt that has University de Habana or viva Mojito on it and have it altered by a seamstress into a tank top? I did this in Jamaica once. So, where would I find the t=shirts and where would I find a seamstess or tailor? Ps, I'll be staying in Old Havana.

bobmichaels

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Jun 11, 2012 5:00 PM
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Larry: I had been looking for a Univ. Habana t-shirt for several years when I finally saw someone at La Marcha on May 1st wearing one. He was a faculty member and got one of a limited run. There were not even enough to go around for the faculty.

Of course, anything in Cuba is available for a price. But good luck in finding someone who is wearing one, much less in your size, so you can buy it off their back.

I am also in search of one of those black Havana Club siete anos t-shirts, size XL.

FWIW, I have a like new Piggly Wiggly t-shirt to trade. Only older Americans from the rural south understand the "Piggly Wiggly" grocery store.

cuidate

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Jun 11, 2012 9:55 PM
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Last I heard, Bob, there was a Piggly-Wiggly in Grace, Mississippi, the closest "big town" near Rolling Fork. That was, however, about 42 years ago, but things don't change much there.

CubaConga

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Jun 12, 2012 12:16 AM
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there is no gadget and memorabilia store in the Havana University. Nor is there a Starbucks or McDo. (you should however go and eat a chicken in the cafeteria for 10 MN...

larryakoch

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Jun 13, 2012 5:51 AM
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What is Havana Club siete anos?

I looked online for Universidad de Habana and found a couple of listings. i tried to creat this for fun: Not sure if it will post: http://www.spreadshirt.com/create-your-own-t-shirt-C59/product/16242727/designSearch/Havana

larryakoch

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Jun 13, 2012 5:54 AM
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It didn't post. I had drawn a design that had the Cuban star and Universidad de Habana on it.

bobmichaels

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Jun 13, 2012 11:42 AM
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Havana Club 7 year anjeo. My favorite commonly available rum in Cuba. Several years ago they made a batch of black t-shirts with a 7 on them. The gift shop at the rum museum said for years that they may order another batch of those t-shirts but now they say no.

I have a close up photo of the logo from the one Univ. of Habana t-shirt that I saw. If I was not so lazy, I would have some made here in the US and sell them on Amazon or E-Bay.

Just do not tell us if you buy one of those stupid berets with a red star that you see too many tourists wearing.

larryakoch

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Jun 14, 2012 1:51 PM
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No beret for me. My hair line is good for my age.
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