Cigar Geeks

Geeks:

I always book match the lid of a Winsor ... it makes them completely unique from all other manufacturers.  And, I got lucky with the Toys for Tots walnut burl (initially I was going to use amboyna but this was too good to pass up). 

Since I always find a face of some kind in the burl, I always name the humidor (Falcon's Wrath, Red Woody, The Dragon, etc.)  I usually name them, but this time the Geeks should do so collectively. So, here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzuGM0X0_h52VGN3MzlERU5Iajg/view?usp=sharing)  is a fairly high resolution picture of the TFT lid.  (I used Photoshop's brightness and contrast adjustments to help you visualize the swirls of the walnut burl ... but nothing else).  Here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzuGM0X0_h52dFdpQmtGaFF0LTg/view?usp=sharing)  is an unaltered image just to be complete.

To me, the face is obvious, but I'm not going to influence your perceptions.  I suppose that those who participate submit their names then, when complete, we all vote on the one we like the best.

Have fun,

 CT 

 

The Pink Panther...thanks for the contest!  :biggrin:

Smoking Pussy(cat). Thanks for the contest.

What is the prize for winning?

The Eye of the tiger  

And we have the perfect song to go along with that name.

 

Thanks for the contest, this promises to be a beautiful humidor  :bigthumbs:

Is there a prize?  And don't say "glory."  This is America and we like to win things.

Cheetah

My proxy server won't let me look at the links

QuoteJackal - 7/17/2015  4:10 PM  My proxy server won't let me look at the links

 

Good Ole Proxy servers   :biggrin:

 

here is the image

Sometimes, sites like this one work to bypass proxy servers :

https://kproxy.com/

The Demon Knight, looks like some kind of demon in armor to me :biggrin:

"Hakuna Matata" .  Thinking of the kids.

Chernabog Rising  - queue up Night on Bald Mountain

I can see the cat thing but to me it looks like a beast with many eyes and its got a kinda oriental thing to it. Id call it "The Beholder"

Thanks for the contest.  How about Tots Toy Chest

Martian on Tigerback, take a look at the area above the Tiger face, I swear that's an alien riding a tiger!

I see a bear I like "The Bear Cave" :biggrin:

The Beast Within.....eh.... :confused:  :confused:  :confused:

QuoteBrlesq - 7/17/2015  2:52 PM

What is the prize for winning?

Free Shipping  :lmao:  :lmao:

I see the Caldwell Long Live the King cigar band

I see Liza Minelli being forced to marry that gay man, what's his name.  And then they divorce.  And then she wins a Tony.  That's what I see.

Uhhh, I guess this is now an ink blot test??   :-)

The "Cordell Edicion Limidrunka"

How about we call it what it really is:  The Winsor Advertiser.

You've now connected your commercial business to Toys for Tots on three threads - two started by you with the words Toys for Tots in the title and then links to your site in the thread.

Sell your humidors, but do it without playing off the generosity of the good people on this site.

QuoteBrlesq - 7/17/2015  6:06 PM

I see the Caldwell Long Live the King cigar band

Haha I do see that Bruce now that you say it.

I have to go with "The Soul Eater" and, if that's just too dark for you, how about "Smiling Faces"? :biggrin:

Ah my good friend Longhorn (what's your real name BTW) ... some people just cannot be pleased ... I came to this site asking only one thing, a critique of a humidor that I was willing to place in anyone's hand at no cost to them.  I obtained a stinging rebuke ... and even before the sting of that wore off someone was asking me for a free humidor for a great purpose.  I didn't even blink, of course I would donate.  What better way to become a member of a community than to participate in such a way.  Then, I take insult after insult, still I keep the offer on the table.

You seem to think that my behavior is reprehensible.  Kneel down here real close ... I don't want anyone else to hear ... I'm an American ... sometimes, when we are lucky enough and have access to either a line of credit or capital, we take that opportunity and head into our garages and don't quit until we have something of value ... it is called entrepreneurship.  It is the driving force behind what makes this country great.  You and a select other few have labled me something of a robber baron ... strangling every ounce of money out of this community for my own selfish goals.  I have never made a profit from any of you ... more than likely never will.  If I am the type of person you accuse me of being I'd have been out of here weeks ago.  Since, from a business perspective, this place is a profit desert.  But I am not and I haven't and I won't ...

There are always a few mean spirited people on a forum like this.  You cannot be appeased ... there is a great song for you ... it's called Garden Party.  The phrase goes "ya can't please everyone might as well please yourself".  Giving that humidor to this community for a cause like Toys for Tots gives me great pleasure and I refuse to allow people like you to take that pleasure away from me.  If you speak for everyone here ... you simply say the word ... put it to a vote ... and kick me out of this community.  Taking the offer of that humidor off the table saves me $150.  

And, please do not turn this thread into a flame war.  If you want to enter into a discourse of that nature, give me a call and we'll talk ... mano a mano.

Wow, this is a great case for the ignore feature.

If it matters I'm vouching for Longhorn.

Best wishes on your entrepreneurial endeavors.

By the way, what's the prize for this contest?

Longhorn is the driving force and the only reason this site has Toys for Tots....just sayin...

QuoteCTBlankenship - 7/17/2015  10:55 PM  Ah my good friend Longhorn (what's your real name BTW) ... some people just cannot be pleased ... I came to this site asking only one thing, a critique of a humidor that I was willing to place in anyone's hand at no cost to them.  I obtained a stinging rebuke ... and even before the sting of that wore off someone was asking me for a free humidor for a great purpose.  I didn't even blink, of course I would donate.  What better way to become a member of a community than to participate in such a way.  Then, I take insult after insult, still I keep the offer on the table.   You seem to think that my behavior is reprehensible.  Kneel down here real close ... I don't want anyone else to hear ... I'm an American ... sometimes, when we are lucky enough and have access to either a line of credit or capital, we take that opportunity and head into our garages and don't quit until we have something of value ... it is called entrepreneurship.  It is the driving force behind what makes this country great.  You and a select other few have labled me something of a robber baron ... strangling every ounce of money out of this community for my own selfish goals.  I have never made a profit from any of you ... more than likely never will.  If I am the type of person you accuse me of being I'd have been out of here weeks ago.  Since, from a business perspective, this place is a profit desert.  But I am not and I haven't and I won't ...   There are always a few mean spirited people on a forum like this.  You cannot be appeased ... there is a great song for you ... it's called Garden Party.  The phrase goes "ya can't please everyone might as well please yourself".  Giving that humidor to this community for a cause like Toys for Tots gives me great pleasure and I refuse to allow people like you to take that pleasure away from me.  If you speak for everyone here ... you simply say the word ... put it to a vote ... and kick me out of this community.  Taking the offer of that humidor off the table saves me $150.    And, please do not turn this thread into a flame war.  If you want to enter into a discourse of that nature, give me a call and we'll talk ... mano a mano.

 

Ouch, your "good friend" Longhorn's post was nothing if not polite and factual. No  insults, no Drama, just stating the facts straight so that no  ambiguities could remain.

How you have found justification in his post for this answer is beyond me.

The only person I see here with a flame thrower is you man. Put it out, put it down, smoke a good cigar and accept all the lines that have been gently thrown at you. I read condescension and self pity from you on one side but I look at the work of a possible artist on the other and it saddens me to think that one side renders the other one irrelevant AFAIAC.

Note that this is a very personal view and in no way are the "others" in agreement or not with this nor do I need approval to voice my concern. I really am trying hard to like you because I really want to, but you make it so hard.

QuoteMojo66 - 7/17/2015  10:26 PM  

QuoteCTBlankenship - 7/17/2015  10:55 PM  Ah my good friend Longhorn (what's your real name BTW) ... some people just cannot be pleased ... I came to this site asking only one thing, a critique of a humidor that I was willing to place in anyone's hand at no cost to them.  I obtained a stinging rebuke ... and even before the sting of that wore off someone was asking me for a free humidor for a great purpose.  I didn't even blink, of course I would donate.  What better way to become a member of a community than to participate in such a way.  Then, I take insult after insult, still I keep the offer on the table.   You seem to think that my behavior is reprehensible.  Kneel down here real close ... I don't want anyone else to hear ... I'm an American ... sometimes, when we are lucky enough and have access to either a line of credit or capital, we take that opportunity and head into our garages and don't quit until we have something of value ... it is called entrepreneurship.  It is the driving force behind what makes this country great.  You and a select other few have labled me something of a robber baron ... strangling every ounce of money out of this community for my own selfish goals.  I have never made a profit from any of you ... more than likely never will.  If I am the type of person you accuse me of being I'd have been out of here weeks ago.  Since, from a business perspective, this place is a profit desert.  But I am not and I haven't and I won't ...   There are always a few mean spirited people on a forum like this.  You cannot be appeased ... there is a great song for you ... it's called Garden Party.  The phrase goes "ya can't please everyone might as well please yourself".  Giving that humidor to this community for a cause like Toys for Tots gives me great pleasure and I refuse to allow people like you to take that pleasure away from me.  If you speak for everyone here ... you simply say the word ... put it to a vote ... and kick me out of this community.  Taking the offer of that humidor off the table saves me $150.    And, please do not turn this thread into a flame war.  If you want to enter into a discourse of that nature, give me a call and we'll talk ... mano a mano.

 

Ouch, your "good friend" Longhorn's post was nothing if not polite and factual. No  insults, no Drama, just stating the facts straight so that no  ambiguities could remain.

How you have found justification in his post for this answer is beyond me.

The only person I see here with a flame thrower is you man. Put it out, put it down, smoke a good cigar and accept all the lines that have been gently thrown at you. I read condescension and self pity from you on one side but I look at the work of a possible artist on the other and it saddens me to think that one side renders the other one irrelevant AFAIAC.

Note that this is a very personal view and in no way are the "others" in agreement or not with this nor do I need approval to voice my concern. I really am trying hard to like you because I really want to, but you make it so hard.

Well said man! We are a peaceful community though we rib each other from time to time, but we are respectful of each other none the less. You are new to this site brother and before you fling flaming arrows you should get to know us. I don't see where you've been attacked so in my opinion you shouldn't go to extremes but try to figure out how to make this work out in everyone's best interest.  I guess what I'm saying is, lighten up.

QuoteLonghorn - 7/17/2015  11:21 PM  . Best wishes on your entrepreneur endeavors.   By the way, what's the prize for this contest?

Since CTBlankenship saw fit to call me a "coward" in a PM he sent me and said that I should post my feelings publicly, I think I can answer your question.  The prize he's offering is a chance to buy cigars from him.  I'm not kidding.  He's "offering" cigars to the winner at only 50% of the normal markup.  I am uncertain how this constitutes a "prize," but then again I'm not always the brightest bulb.  I expressed my...skepticism to him, and it was in response to that comment that he called me a coward.  

The full prize message is quoted below so that others may make their own assessments. 


"An honorary member of the Winsor Cigar Club.  I am an authorized tobacco reseller ... which means I can purchase wholesale.  Any member can purchase a box of cigars at a nice discount.  Here is the math."  

"I can obtain An Ashton VSG Belicoso #1 (24. ct.) for $170.00 ... Neptune offers this same box for $233.00 ... $233 - $170 is $63.00 ... members can purchase the box for $170 + $33 or $203 (50% discount).  There are other benefits as well.  I also offer every product my wholesaler offers (lighters, humidors, cutters, etc.) ... the price calculation is the same." 

P.S. I am many things...mostly a pineapple hat wearing flaming homosexual, but I am no coward.  My address is in my profile.  When you've gotten to 1,000 points on this site and can therefore see it, I welcome you to come visit me at your leisure so we may continue this discussion in person.

"The Trojan Horse" seems like a more fitting name for that humidor now.

I'm sure to win with this one and I am psyched. A prize I have to pay for and then probably have to pay again to have shipped to me is exactly my kinda prize.

QuoteSparklePony - 7/17/2015  11:51 PM

Here is the math."  

"I can obtain An Ashton VSG Belicoso #1 (24. ct.) for $170.00 ... Neptune offers this same box for $233.00 ... $233 - $170 is $63.00 ... members can purchase the box for $170 + $33 or $203 (50% discount).  There are other benefits as well.  I also offer every product my wholesaler offers (lighters, humidors, cutters, etc.) ... the price calculation is the same." 

It must be that new math.  Original price is $233 and sale price is $203 - that's a 13% discount.  I'm pretty sure half of $233 is $166.50.

CT, you might want to lean in real close, I don't want anyone to hear: You've squandered a real opportunity to engage a community of great people who have a passion for cigars and related accessories.  And no, I don't speak for the community, so take this mano a mano.

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Let's rewind the events over the last few days, shall we? First a little back story for those playing along at home.

You used the idea of a fellow Geek to donate one of your humidors to a worthy cause (which would have given you very positive press among the members here) and then suggested that your kindness was so deep that someone should step up and help defray some of the costs.  That same Geek offered to do so (he's one of the most generous people you'll meet). Now, you can call me what you want, but there is one area in which I am an expert - logistics.  $75 to ship a humidor of the size you are making is nothing short of price gouging.

Fast forward a week or so - I reread the thread and feeling a bit uneasy about leaving someone on the hook to pay you for donating a humidor (albeit not the whole value), I post up to seek clarity - after all, you're the one boasting about "donating" a humidor.  In your response you state that our agreement still stands. Understanding you had me confused with the other Geek, I posted a very clear message about what I am comfortable with and what I am not as it pertains to a fundraiser that I am hosting and respectfully declined the offer to include your "donation" in this year's campaign.

You start two new threads, Toys for Tots plastered in the title, with links and information about Winsor humidors. One of which is a competition and the prize is yet another "donation" being extended to the community here - the winner gets to buy cigars from you at a 13% discount off of Neptune's prices.  A prize pack that lines your pockets... tied to Toys for Tots.

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I don't have exclusivity in fundraising for Toys for Tots and you have every right to conduct your fundraiser anyway you want... I prefer to not mix personal interests with a such a cause.  It tends to get a bit messy.

The problem, as I see it, is not that you wanted to come here to offer your wares for sale. I think I speak for most Geeks when I say that we all appreciate capitalism. What we don't appreciate, however, is someone who joins the forum acting as if he wants to be part of the community, when in reality, his only real purpose is to try to develop a business opportunity. Your entire introductory post, except for "hello", was a walking advertisement for your humidors. Half of your posts are an advertisement for your humidors. Not to mention the fact that your "contest" now turns out to be an opportunity for someone to give you business. I'd say I was surprised, but I'd be lying. Here's an idea... don't try and tell us you're here for the community, when it's obvious that is not your agenda. If you'd have joined as a retailer and wanted to get to know the community, that would have been one thing, but when someone enters acting as if they're here as a hobbyist and their true agenda shows through, then our radar kicks in. 

There are many retailers here on the site that participate as community members at times, but they are also up front about their true purpose for being here. You call this site a "profit desert". I think the retailers that come here would beg to differ. It's not that we don't spend money here, it's that we don't spend money here with people whose entire persona is disingenuous. 

". put it to a vote ... and kick me out of this community. "


In case anyone isn't certain what my vote is
Here ya go  :kickyou:  :kickyou:  :kickyou:

Go find another "desert" to sell in, because with your antics I'm sure that is what most places will be.  :loser:

There is a cigar and wine expert in San Francisco who might be interested ;-)

Just saying...

Quotedddddmorgan - 7/18/2015  7:39 AM

There is a cigar and wine expert in San Francisco who might be interested ;-)

Just saying...

:lmao:  :lmao:  :bigthumbs:

Every one of CT's posts, starting with his introduction, has, to me, read like a commercial for his wares. He clearly joined this site to test if there was money to be made here.
Brad (Longhorn), on the other hand, is one of the most generous members of a very generous site. CT the time has come for you to move on.

:beer: where's that popcorn????

QuoteSparklePony - 7/17/2015  11:51 PM

An honorary member of the Winsor Cigar Club.  I am an authorized tobacco reseller ... which means I can purchase wholesale.  Any member can purchase a box of cigars at a nice discount.  Here is the math."  

"I can obtain An Ashton VSG Belicoso #1 (24. ct.) for $170.00 ... Neptune offers this same box for $233.00 ... $233 - $170 is $63.00 ... members can purchase the box for $170 + $33 or $203 (50% discount).  There are other benefits as well.  I also offer every product my wholesaler offers (lighters, humidors, cutters, etc.) ... the price calculation is the same." 

See, THAT is exactly why I asked "What's the prize? earlier in this thread, because Mr. Blankenship has given off the feeling from the very start that he is here only to profit, and not really as the "hobbyist" he portrays himself so innocently to be. So now we learn that this "hobbyist" not only owns a business called Winsor Humidors, but a second business called Winsor Cigar Club.

And now we discover that the PRIZE is a chance to buy a discounted box of cigars from him where Mr. Blankenship makes 50% PROFIT OFF OF THAT PRIZE!  I got news for you pal, THAT is not how we operate here, so if you're looking for a "vote off the island", you've certainly got mine!  Maybe you can continue your similar charade over at Cigar Pass (where you've already received a cold reception to your tactics), but you will find that cigar communities are tight and word on your motives will spread quickly.

Finally, calling names or offending Longhorn and SparklePony isn't going to win you friends.  It's only going to get you more of those votes you asked for.  Maybe you should hit the reset button and start over.  We're a forgiving group for the most part, but that has to be your decision.

:whistle: Crickets?

Went to a boxing match and a hockey game broke out.... don't know whay that phrase popped into my head after reading this thread.

QuoteJay'D - 7/18/2015  11:14 AM  Went to a boxing match and a hockey game broke out.... don't know whay that phrase popped into my head after reading this thread.

 

I hadn't heard that expression and I love it. 

 

Oh, by the way, CT, if you choose to continue on you actual path, I forgot to add that I too would vote you off the Island if asked.

"Pull up dem lawnchairs and get the popcorn ready!"

Usually someone will post this before a topic or a thread is about to go down in flames and insults. It's sorta like a fistfight online but instead of using fists, the posters use words. Haha

Seems I won this contest, according the the Web site, with my "Eye of the Tiger" suggestion.

Hurray for me  :dancing:

QuoteMojo66 - 7/20/2015  12:21 PM

Seems I won this contest, according the the Web site, with my "Eye of the Tiger" suggestion.

Hurray for me  :dancing:

:lmao: Enjoy that opportunity there Sebastien :biggrin:

QuoteMojo66 - 7/20/2015  12:21 PM  Seems I won this contest, according the the Web site, with my "Eye of the Tiger" suggestion.  Hurray for me  :dancing:

:cool:  :blech:

Mojo66,

Maybe you should start a Windsor prize pack box split thread, I'd hate for you to have to pay for the whole prize yourself...don't forget to pad the shipping cost to the split members!   :lmao:

QuoteMojo66 - 7/20/2015  12:21 PM  Seems I won this contest, according the the Web site, with my "Eye of the Tiger" suggestion.  Hurray for me  :dancing:

Congratulations!!! Hope you don't go in debt collecting your "prize" :lmao:

Quoteheadfirst - 7/20/2015  1:29 PM

Mojo66,

Maybe you should start a Windsor prize pack box split thread, I'd hate for you to have to pay for the whole prize yourself...don't forget to pad the shipping cost to the split members!   :lmao:

 :lmao:  :lmao:  :lmao:  :lmao:  :lmao:  :lmao:  :lmao:  :lmao:  :lmao:  :lmao:  :lmao:

I think it is time to just move on

QuoteCfickter - 7/20/2015  2:24 PM

I think it is time to just move on

I agree. Time to put this one to bed.

QuoteKid Montana - 7/20/2015  3:02 PM

QuoteCfickter - 7/20/2015  2:24 PM

I think it is time to just move on

I agree. Time to put this one to bed.

Agreed but I would hate to see Mojo not get his prize LOL

Holy Shyte!

Haven't been too active lately.  Looks like I missed a doozy of a thread from the few posts I've read! 

QuoteCaveman Steve - 7/20/2015  7:34 PM

Holy Shyte!

Haven't been too active lately.  Looks like I missed a doozy of a thread from the few posts I've read! 

You've incurred a Late Fee for waiting to read this thread so long. :biggrin:

QuoteBrlesq - 7/20/2015  4:57 PM

QuoteCaveman Steve - 7/20/2015  7:34 PM

Holy Shyte!

Haven't been too active lately.  Looks like I missed a doozy of a thread from the few posts I've read! 

You've incurred a Late Fee for waiting to read this thread so long. :biggrin:

:lmao:

QuoteCaveman Steve - 7/20/2015  5:34 PM

Holy Shyte!

Haven't been too active lately.  Looks like I missed a doozy of a thread from the few posts I've read! 

Yeah, I'm with you.  I check in from time to time, but haven't posted much as of late.  Then I see this.  Sheesh!  Elliot?  Stephen?  Come on man.  This is a good community and I'll gladly deal with anyone here.  But the bad apples (or at least questionable ones) sure stick out.  Even if there is no ill will or evil intent from CT, there's just a way of dealing with each other on this site, and that's why I come back.  The community.

The humidor offer has been withdrawn. Nothing to see here, just move along

Man, every time I take a few days off of geeks, I miss the good stuff!  :shy:  First Stefan, and now this...WOW!! I am late to the dance, so the only thing I will say is that this cat just don't get us geeks, and that is a shame. I really thought he would be a good geek, but after reading through this thread, it is obvious this is a purely profit driven endeavor for CT, without a shred of interest in being a true geek. Maybe he turns it around, as I am all about second chances...the ball is clearly in his court...

BTW, I would have named it the "Stefanator". For all the right reasons!  :biggrin:

Wow! that was quite a read....I've got to keep up with some of the threads a little better. .... Man, I tired after reading this. I hope it's over...