Okay, I was going to do this once my blog had a bit more traffic, but something (wishful thinking) tells me I need to do it now.
Since there are many preparations to be made for the incredibly tremendously stupendous BASH that I will throw when this happens, I need to have a date to aim for. There’s flags to hang, kegs of beer to order, fireworks shows to set up. I need to order a pig for roasting, my mom needs time to prepare her famous frijoles negros, cases of rum have to be brought in. Time is needed to set up the bandstand and line up the acts, and the dancefloor has to be installed. Candles will need to be lit for los difuntos, those that died without ever seeing a free Cuba. I need to get lots of Kleenex boxes. Tons of Kleenex. Lots and lots and lots of Kleenex as on that day, many many tears will be shed. Tears of pain, tears of joy. Tears, tears and more tears.
So, I want to know, and I need your input here, when will the bearded one kick the bucket? On what day, exactly, do you think Castro will die?
The winner will receive a box of Cuban cigars. Good Cuban cigars. And Kleenex, lots and lots of Kleenex.
UPDATE: The following dates are already taken:
July 4, 2004
2005, The Latin Grammy’s (TBA)
May 31, 2004
May 5, 2004
November 21, 2003
April 17, 2004
July 4, 2004…That way Cuba can share a common Independence Day with the people of America. They’ll finally be free to rule their own country!!!
2005. The Latin Grammys. That’s all I can divulge at this time.
May 31, 2004
May 5, 2004
I vote for November 21, 2003.
No reason for that date, but since my wish he die this very second has not been fulfilled, I opted for the first date that came to mind.
Uh, can’t even spell my own name right…
Anyhoo-I’m not sure why I would need Kleenex when that ugly old bastard finally croaks.
Tears? Sure, but tears of joy that I will gladly let wash down my face…besides, I will be getting drunk in the celebration that will ensue and Kleenex won’t help that! ha!
So, does the person with the closest date win anything or does it have to be exact?
Matt, I love that idea of July 4th. Tho, I personally, in my wishful thinking, think its to far off.
Dave, if that bastard makes it to 2005 I will be conviced that he made a pact with the Devil himself.
Goddess, May 31st? Interesting choice. Is that just a shot in the dark or is there a reason behind the date?
Sarge, Cinco de Mayo. So we can celebrate along with the Mexicans.
Serenity, I like the November agenda, although maybe old man irony will make it November 22, 2003. 40 years to the date.(And, if you win I wont send you Kleenex, but I hope you like cigars. Closest to the date wins.)
April 17th, 2004.
Is there some sort of disclaimer small print I didn’t see (family excluded)?
ps -Keep the Kleenex, unless we are going to use it at the bonfire.
Man, what I’d give for a good Cuban cigar. I haven’t had one in a looooooooooong time!
Matt, I have half a box of Cohibas sitting in my humidor just waiting for the day.
March 13, 2007
I wish it were closer than that but this is the date that comes to mind when I thought about it. I hope I am wrong and he dies tomorrow but this is what my soul tells me.
The one good thing is that God Willing, I will get to see that date.
9 October 2003, the date of Che’s death. . . Just seems fittin’.
I like the idea that it would happen in May…but, I didn’t want it to taint my birthday.
I almost said March…something about the Ides of March and Castro belonging together…but, I decided to leave that to someone else.
Well for a box of good cubanos, I am in…
December 23 2005, Merry Christmas Cuba! That will give Santa all of the 24th & 25th to make his first ride in a long time over there. 🙂
Hand Rolled
While following a link I came across An island on the net without a bearded dictator who happens to have a box of good cuban cigars to give away to the person who can guess the date of Castro’s death! Woo Hoo!
Babalu Blog actually renewed my faith …
I am afraid that the old bastard will live a few more years on meanness alone…so I’m betting March 23, 2006.
The Cul-de-Sac
Man, you guys have been prolific this week! I lost more than a few links from my old blogroll when I changed formats, so I might have missed some folks, and if I did, I apologize profusely. You know that…
They have been predicting his demise for many years…I say January 2005. I am going to hold you to the box of cigars if I win..and hopefully the cigars will be cuban cigars from a cuba without castro. Of course they need to be aged cuban cigars so I’ll accept them in January 2008. Cigars need a good 3 years of aging.
Yo, i love castro and i say he lives for like 30 more years……even though he is a prick, gotta love the bastard!
ALL MEN NEED DO ARE TWO THINGS;
1-PAY TAXES
2-AND DIE
IN CASTRO’S CASE HE NEED DO ONLY ONE THING AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH TAXES
HENCE ANY DAY MR. CASTRO DIES WILL BE A GOOD DAY NOT BECAUSE DEATH OF A HUMAN IS GOOD BUT BECAUSE THE DEATH OF A BAD IDEA[COMMUNISM] IS.
WHEN? AS THE INDIAN PROVERB SAYS. ” TODAY IS A GOOD DAY FOR DYING”, HOW ABOUT FIDEL? TODAY?
I hope he lives to a ripe old age (perhaps 2020). I dont need the cuban cigars since I can just go to Canada and smoke one myself. Im glad that country is communist. At least the people are doing much better than under capitalist. Take a look at “The Greening of Cuba” to learn more. It will change your perspective on socialism.
november 11 2004
November 18/2004
May 19, 2005. Here’s why; it’s my birthday. So what? Wait it gets better.
I always drink a rum and coke on my birthday, long before I discovered the Cuba Libra; coincidence? No way. Besides, this shit always happens to me. I can win anything except the lottery. Watch, I’m calling it now.