Cigars for Troops - 2011

Started by nwb, 08/03/2011 08:28 PM

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nwb

It's that time of year again!  Even though the holiday season is a few months away, starting early will give everyone who wants to participate time to send a care package.  Here is last year's post:

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=5894.0

This year, I'm going to change a few things.  The basic rules:

*Send as many cigars as you would like.  Even a fiver will make a difference.  My address is in my profile.
*Packages can be drop shipped to me from vendors.  DocJazz did this last year with success.
*Please PM me if you send a package.  I'd like to avoid boxes sitting on my doorstep in case I'm traveling.
*If you would prefer, a cash donation can be made to cover shipping.  Last year the approximate cost was $60 to ship 3 large packages.  I will keep everyone updated in case we have enough to cover shipping.
*The cutoff will be October 31st for getting packages/donations in the mail to me.  This will allow me enough time to get them shipped and the soldiers receive them before the holidays.
*I will keep a running list of those that have expressed interest along with if I received the package.  If you commit to donating early on and decide it can't be done, no harm, no foul.

Last year, I created a virtual humidor with all the cigars.  Depending on the response, I might do that this year - it takes a lot of time to do that, though.

As always, feel free to post any questions!

Now, time to break out the old coolidor.... :shades:
Chief of Shaft

wescat

Out fukkin' standing Nathan. That's one hell of a good deed, and I appreciate it. I will be sending cigars to this effort.
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Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
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Hell is where the police are German, the lovers Swiss, the mechanics French, the chefs British, and it is all organized by the Italians.
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lubrix

You will be getting a package from me!.Will let you know before I send it.
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billy82

What a super cool thing to do! :bigthumbs:
But I really liked the name "Wish Stealer". It had a Native American ring to it. -Brlesq

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hardeveningsuburb

Quotelubrix - 8/3/2011  9:03 PM

You will be getting a package from me!.Will let you know before I send it.

x2.  I'll send at least a fiver, possibly more if I have excess funds (I usually don't as I'm a college student, but you never know).  Very cool of you to organize this Nathan.  :bigthumbs: times infinity.
"After people get to know me, they all say I drink a lot of beer. I don't deny it either. Why should I? I'm not ashamed of beer." - Richard Brautigan

lubrix

Just did a quick scan of one of my humidors.20-30 sticks will be coming your way!.
----
Guru of ruining the moment.


nwb

Thanks for the interest thus far:

wescat
lubrix
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig
Chief of Shaft

MT21

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment."

Gurkha free zone.




cocon

WOOOOO - Ric Flair

Train, say your prayers, and eat your vitamins - Hulk Hogan

Robert LG

I'm in as well!  I'm not sure if I'll just send an order your way or go through the humidor.  Either way something will be headed your way.  I won't be around as much for a couple of weeks but after that I'll get on it.  Hopefully, well before the cutoff date.
Rob

akira

Thanks for doing this again this year Nathan.  I will pack up a box and send it out next week.
"Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed - Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.'" -Jack Handy

Bob Cordell

I'll get a few out in the next couple of weeks or so...


Keep this thread bumped up so we dont forget!



 :usa:
"I bet there's rich folks eating in fancy dining cars,
They're probably drinkin' coffee and smoking big cigars"

Jackal

I will send out some next week.

I'll do what I will and I'll drink what I please
I'll smoke what I like 'till I cough and I wheeze
I'll drink and I'll whore and every pleasure realize
For this time tomorrow I may die


nwb

Thanks to everyone who has shown interest:

wescat
lubrix
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig
Herb
cocon
Robert LG
akira
Bob Cordell
Jackal

Like I said above, please send me a PM prior to sending any packages.  There will be one week where I will be out of town on vacation.  Thanks all!
Chief of Shaft

kola

Nathan, thanks for organizing this again this year. It's got to be a good chunk of work, and your efforts are appreciated.

And yes, I am in.  Not sure when I will send, but will let you know.

Smoke 'em if you got 'em
Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery - Winston Churchill

nwb

Bump for the weekend crowd.
Chief of Shaft

nwb

The first donation has landed.  Thanks go out to Mark (aka Herb)! :dancing:
Chief of Shaft

SenorPablo

#18
Thanks for running this again this year Nathan.  It really makes for a hell of a nice xmas gift for the troops who are stuck over there during the holidays, depending on when you time it.  Count me in as well.

-Paul
Twenty years ago we had Steve Jobs, Johnny Cash and Bob Hope.  Now we have no jobs, no cash and no hope. Please don't let Kevin Bacon die!

nwb

Thanks for all the interest, folks.  Here is an updated list:

wescat
lubrix
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig
Herb - Received
cocon
Robert LG
akira
Bob Cordell
Jackal
kola
SenorPablo

And here is a link to the humidor:

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
Chief of Shaft

lubrix

----
Guru of ruining the moment.

sullivan8078

Next time I order I will try to remember to send a gift your way.  :biggrin:
-David
"Ceiling fan stirs the air, cigar smoke did swirl."- J.B.


sullivan8078

-David
"Ceiling fan stirs the air, cigar smoke did swirl."- J.B.


Bob Cordell

I'll get some sticks in the mail soon bro!


  :thumbsup:
"I bet there's rich folks eating in fancy dining cars,
They're probably drinkin' coffee and smoking big cigars"

hardeveningsuburb

QuoteBob Cordell - 8/11/2011  9:22 PM

I'll get some sticks in the mail soon bro!


  :thumbsup:

Ditto!  Sorry, I've been busy with summer classes and work.  I'll send some along soon enough.
"After people get to know me, they all say I drink a lot of beer. I don't deny it either. Why should I? I'm not ashamed of beer." - Richard Brautigan


   
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