Cigar Geeks

This is a thread generated automatically by the Cigar Pass system to discuss the Cigar Pass named 'Little Treasures'.

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I love small cigars, they're perfect for shorter windows of time or as a warm-up or nightcap. As far as I can tell, there has been little love for the "little guys" in passes in the last couple of years, so I aim to change that. Things have also been a little slow around here lately, so let's get some more swapping in!

The aim of this pass is to deliver some high-quality small cigars, some of them favorites of mine, into the hands of Geeks to be tried out, and for you to share your favorite smalls with others.

SIZE RESTRICTIONS: No cigars over 5" in length. No ring gauge restrictions (but no cigarillos, please). The intent of this pass is to focus on petit coronas, petit robustos, and small figurados. Note that standard robustos DO fit the criteria of this pass (and I have included a couple in the seed list), but I prefer to see only a handful of them in the pass. Therefore, I would like to limit the number of standard robustos in this pass to 5, maximum, at any given time.

CI and Famous pricing, or nearest equivalent that can be found. Standard CG cigar pass rules apply. If you cannot replace ISOM with ISOM or direct price for price, please message the mod for P/T approval. Regular status required for enrollment, unless you have a senior Geek vouching for you. Canadian/International Geeks are welcome to participate virtually near the end of the pass - I am always international friendly!

I will be posting the seed list and sending a few invites shortly. Please feel free to hit me up via PM or here with questions.

I am with you on the little cigars - Love them!!   I'm in for a pass.

Quoteclami - 8/10/2016  8:46 PM

I am with you on the little cigars - Love them!!   I'm in for a pass.

Great, you're in. Thanks Clay!

"SIZE RESTRICTIONS: No cigars over 5" in length."
"12.    Por Larranaga Petit Coronas (5.12 x 42)"   :confused:

Quote05Venturer - 8/10/2016  11:19 PM

"SIZE RESTRICTIONS: No cigars over 5" in length."
"12.    Por Larranaga Petit Coronas (5.12 x 42)"   :confused:

Huh. Had that sitting alongside the robustos and it looked no longer. Not sure if I have a CC to replace it with, but I'll check.

We haven't even started and I'm breaking my own rules. :biggrin:

Maybe I shouldn't have requested to join since I didn't get an invite, too late now...  :cry:

thanks for having me Dan

I'll play if you'll have me... :biggrin:

I switched up the description to extend length to 5.25", since that will allow a few funky-sized petit coronas, but not allow gran robustos. It would allow something like the Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark, but I always thought that was a fat little stick. :thumbsup:

Everyone's in so far and that makes 7. This will probably be open for a little while, as I'd like to have 10 to get things cooking.

Thanks for having me.Looking foreword to it.  :dancing:

Quote05Venturer - 8/10/2016  11:19 PM

"SIZE RESTRICTIONS: No cigars over 5" in length."
"12.    Por Larranaga Petit Coronas (5.12 x 42)"   :confused:

After a couple of draws, it fits the bill!  :biggrin:  :shy:

Quotenirab - 8/11/2016  2:55 PM

Quote05Venturer - 8/10/2016  11:19 PM

"SIZE RESTRICTIONS: No cigars over 5" in length."
"12.    Por Larranaga Petit Coronas (5.12 x 42)"   :confused:

After a couple of draws, it fits the bill!  :biggrin:  :shy:

I'm pleased to institute the first ever Cigar Geeks "cigar pass sampling policy", wherein the Geek whose turn it is in the pass is allowed to sample up to three sticks by smoking a maximum of 1/2" of his or her chosen cigar(s). A cigar may not be sampled past half off its original overall length AFTER you snip off the bit that you "lipped".

 :angel:

Quotemillarddj - 8/11/2016  6:02 PM

Quotenirab - 8/11/2016  2:55 PM

Quote05Venturer - 8/10/2016  11:19 PM

"SIZE RESTRICTIONS: No cigars over 5" in length."
"12.    Por Larranaga Petit Coronas (5.12 x 42)"   :confused:

After a couple of draws, it fits the bill!  :biggrin:  :shy:

This will be a very unique pass.You might be on to something.

I'm pleased to institute the first ever Cigar Geeks "cigar pass sampling policy", wherein the Geek whose turn it is in the pass is allowed to sample up to three sticks by smoking a maximum of 1/2" of his or her chosen cigar(s). A cigar may not be sampled past half off its original overall length AFTER you snip off the bit that you "lipped".

 :angel:

:biggrin:

Come on Geeks, could use one or two more. Don't make me start spinning the wheel on the member's list!

Winter is coming up, things are slowing down for me, seems like a good time to jump in on a pass if you will have me.

Absolutely, glad to have you sir.

I definitely want in. With going to school and having 6 kids and hopefully starting a job soon, longer cigars are out. Need those shorter smokes!

Quotecmbrose - 8/14/2016  10:33 AM

I definitely want in. With going to school and having 6 kids and hopefully starting a job soon, longer cigars are out. Need those shorter smokes!

Cool, glad to have you Chris!

I have also accepted a request from Art to join. I swear he was in another pass at some point, but I can't find him in any of the likely passes or see any feedback on his profile for them. Am I just confused? :?:

Art, I'll put you early in the pass order and we'll make sure you know when the box is headed to you so that there's no confusion.

This puts us up to 12 participants, which is enough to get us rolling. I will keep this open until Friday, 8/19 or so, for anyone that has not yet joined, and for me to finish getting my ducks in a row.

Quotemillarddj - 8/14/2016  9:14 AM

Quotecmbrose - 8/14/2016  10:33 AM

I definitely want in. With going to school and having 6 kids and hopefully starting a job soon, longer cigars are out. Need those shorter smokes!

Cool, glad to have you Chris!

I have also accepted a request from Art to join. I swear he was in another pass at some point, but I can't find him in any of the likely passes or see any feedback on his profile for them. Am I just confused? :?:

Art, I'll put you early in the pass order and we'll make sure you know when the box is headed to you so that there's no confusion.

This puts us up to 12 participants, which is enough to get us rolling. I will keep this open until Friday, 8/19 or so, for anyone that has not yet joined, and for me to finish getting my ducks in a row.

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigpass;area=mems;boxpass_id=224

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=35256.0

I appreciate that you knew immediately that I was looking for your snooping skills, Kent. :biggrin:

Quotemillarddj - 8/14/2016  12:53 PM

I appreciate that you knew immediately that I was looking for your snooping skills, Kent. :biggrin:

 :welcome:

I'll play if you'll have me.

Quotetjm0831 - 8/14/2016  5:39 PM

I'll play if you'll have me.

Surely!

I'm in!   :dancing:

Jackal has joined, and we are at 13. I think we're going to start this one going West to East rather than the other way around this time. We have a couple of hand-off points possible.

OK, just depending on the timing I am out on business September 20 - 30

Quotemillarddj - 8/11/2016  2:02 PM

Quotenirab - 8/11/2016  2:55 PM

Quote05Venturer - 8/10/2016  11:19 PM

"SIZE RESTRICTIONS: No cigars over 5" in length."
"12.    Por Larranaga Petit Coronas (5.12 x 42)"   :confused:

After a couple of draws, it fits the bill!  :biggrin:  :shy:

I'm pleased to institute the first ever Cigar Geeks "cigar pass sampling policy", wherein the Geek whose turn it is in the pass is allowed to sample up to three sticks by smoking a maximum of 1/2" of his or her chosen cigar(s). A cigar may not be sampled past half off its original overall length AFTER you snip off the bit that you "lipped".

 :angel:

Please tell me that is a joke

Quotemillarddj - 8/11/2016  3:02 PM

Quotenirab - 8/11/2016  2:55 PM

Quote05Venturer - 8/10/2016  11:19 PM

"SIZE RESTRICTIONS: No cigars over 5" in length."
"12.    Por Larranaga Petit Coronas (5.12 x 42)"   :confused:

After a couple of draws, it fits the bill!  :biggrin:  :shy:

I'm pleased to institute the first ever Cigar Geeks "cigar pass sampling policy", wherein the Geek whose turn it is in the pass is allowed to sample up to three sticks by smoking a maximum of 1/2" of his or her chosen cigar(s). A cigar may not be sampled past half off its original overall length AFTER you snip off the bit that you "lipped".

 :angel:

LOL!!  :lmao:  :lmao:

QuoteJackal - 8/15/2016  6:20 PM

Quotemillarddj - 8/11/2016  2:02 PM

Quotenirab - 8/11/2016  2:55 PM

Quote05Venturer - 8/10/2016  11:19 PM

"SIZE RESTRICTIONS: No cigars over 5" in length."
"12.    Por Larranaga Petit Coronas (5.12 x 42)"   :confused:

After a couple of draws, it fits the bill!  :biggrin:  :shy:

I'm pleased to institute the first ever Cigar Geeks "cigar pass sampling policy", wherein the Geek whose turn it is in the pass is allowed to sample up to three sticks by smoking a maximum of 1/2" of his or her chosen cigar(s). A cigar may not be sampled past half off its original overall length AFTER you snip off the bit that you "lipped".

 :angel:

Please tell me that is a joke

I'm flattered that you even thought I might have been serious. :biggrin:

Quotemillarddj - 8/15/2016 11:02 PM

QuoteJackal - 8/15/2016 6:20 PM

Quotemillarddj - 8/11/2016 2:02 PM

Quotenirab - 8/11/2016 2:55 PM

Quote05Venturer - 8/10/2016 11:19 PM "SIZE RESTRICTIONS: No cigars over 5" in length." "12. Por Larranaga Petit Coronas (5.12 x 42)" :confused:

After a couple of draws, it fits the bill! :biggrin: :shy:

I'm pleased to institute the first ever Cigar Geeks "cigar pass sampling policy", wherein the Geek whose turn it is in the pass is allowed to sample up to three sticks by smoking a maximum of 1/2" of his or her chosen cigar(s). A cigar may not be sampled past half off its original overall length AFTER you snip off the bit that you "lipped". :angel:

Please tell me that is a joke

I'm flattered that you even thought I might have been serious. :biggrin:

Shame, my mouth sores were just beginning to heal

Quotemillarddj - 8/15/2016  11:02 PM

QuoteJackal - 8/15/2016  6:20 PM

Quotemillarddj - 8/11/2016  2:02 PM

Quotenirab - 8/11/2016  2:55 PM

Quote05Venturer - 8/10/2016  11:19 PM

"SIZE RESTRICTIONS: No cigars over 5" in length."
"12.    Por Larranaga Petit Coronas (5.12 x 42)"   :confused:

After a couple of draws, it fits the bill!  :biggrin:  :shy:

I'm pleased to institute the first ever Cigar Geeks "cigar pass sampling policy", wherein the Geek whose turn it is in the pass is allowed to sample up to three sticks by smoking a maximum of 1/2" of his or her chosen cigar(s). A cigar may not be sampled past half off its original overall length AFTER you snip off the bit that you "lipped".

 :angel:

Please tell me that is a joke

I'm flattered that you even thought I might have been serious. :biggrin:

I've heard wackier ideas.

:bump: :bump: :bump:

I hope to get this out by this weekend and will sort out pass order in the next day or so. Last call for invitations!

Killer lineup of geeks on this one, should be a good one! :dancing:

Work and nonprofit are steamrolling me this week. I will not get this rolling until early next. Sorry for the delay, fellas.

I am ready to send this out and am closing up on join requests. Thus far, I have had the following feedback pertaining to schedules:

Gustoff - available after 9/15
Cfickter - unavailable 9/20 - 9/30

Please let me know if you need any accommodations.

I am arranging the pass order appropriately. We'll start in CA and finish off with a virtual turn for Stephen!

My current pass order is an attempt to accommodate both of the above requests. We'll go from CA to PA, and back down to TX and through the south to try and hit Chuck before 9/20 and Justin after 9/15.

Jason, are you all right with taking first turn and receiving this late this week? I am anticipating getting this out via Priority Mail tomorrow.

Works for me.  Thanks for having me in this one.

Thank YOU. Box is headed for Anaheim, USPS Priority 9505 5161 7232 6236 0264 29

Estimated delivery Thursday.

In all the hoopla of the last few days, I left the envelope with the print-out of pass rules and my pass "secret" on the counter. I am going to twist the secret slightly and implement it in the pass rules, allowing those who wish to participate to do so digitally. As always, partaking in the "secret" element of my passes is non-mandatory and completely pride- or shame-free for any who engage or prefer not to.  :-)

Quotemillarddj - 8/23/2016  4:14 PM

Thank YOU. Box is headed for Anaheim, USPS Priority 9505 5161 7232 6236 0264 29

Estimated delivery Thursday.

In all the hoopla of the last few days, I left the envelope with the print-out of pass rules and my pass "secret" on the counter. I am going to twist the secret slightly and implement it in the pass rules, allowing those who wish to participate to do so digitally. As always, partaking in the "secret" element of my passes is non-mandatory and completely pride- or shame-free for any who engage or prefer not to.  :-)

Is it something that you can just slap a stamp on and put in the post?  I can hold onto the pass for a day or two until it arrives.

QuoteJackal - 8/23/2016  5:25 PM

Quotemillarddj - 8/23/2016  4:14 PM

Thank YOU. Box is headed for Anaheim, USPS Priority 9505 5161 7232 6236 0264 29

Estimated delivery Thursday.

In all the hoopla of the last few days, I left the envelope with the print-out of pass rules and my pass "secret" on the counter. I am going to twist the secret slightly and implement it in the pass rules, allowing those who wish to participate to do so digitally. As always, partaking in the "secret" element of my passes is non-mandatory and completely pride- or shame-free for any who engage or prefer not to.  :-)

Is it something that you can just slap a stamp on and put in the post?  I can hold onto the pass for a day or two until it arrives.

Scan it and send by email :-)

Nah, I don't think it's necessary, and I'd like this to get to Chuck in good time. I updated the pass description with the secret, and it will probably work just as smoothly as including it in the pass box.

SO, Little Treasure-rs, check the description for the notes, and please enjoy your takes!

Nice secret. I wonder what Daniel is going to do with that list?   :biggrin:

Nice touch Daniel  :thumbsup:

Pass arrived today. Will open it up Sunday and try and get it on the road Monday.

Thanks Jason. I've always thought those little Cult Blood Red Moon mini perfectos looked interesting.

They are cheap, and I really like them. Threw one in as an extra so someone can experience it.  I will toss in one more in a bag reserved for you.

Oh, that's very kind of you, thank you!

On its way to Pasadena.

:dancing:

Thanks Jason, great start!

Received and all is well.  Ps and Ts done and will transition tonight.  Work started blocking this page today :cry:

Great P&Ts from the first two Geeks, list is building nicely as it heads my way  :dancing:

Glad to see that you nabbed that Animal Cracker and the LAdC EE, Gary. I was thinking those two might be particularly up your alley! :dancing:

Please note that I'm sending individuals a reminder about the pass secret as they take their turn in the pass. I'm just copy/pasting the description of the secret for convenience, and if you choose to participate, you can just respond to that message. No sweat if you forget or don't care to. :biggrin:

Quotemillarddj - 9/1/2016  12:10 PM

Glad to see that you nabbed that Animal Cracker and the LAdC EE, Gary. I was thinking those two might be particularly up your alley! :dancing:

Definitely caught my eye!

Thanks for the bomb Gary!  I'll get you back.  Takes and puts entered and taking to the post office now.  Thanks for letting me in on this one.  

Clay.

Enjoy that firecracker.  It is a spicy little beast.

Sweet P&Ts Clay

It looks really cool.  Hate to cut off the long tail.  

Quoteclami - 9/2/2016  6:37 PM

Thanks for the bomb Gary!  I'll get you back.  Takes and puts entered and taking to the post office now.  Thanks for letting me in on this one.  

Clay.

Thanks Clay, you western boys moved this nice and fast!

:dancing:

got box today

Quoteartman556 - 9/6/2016  12:34 PM

got box today

looks like you forgot to add the tracking before transitioning to Chuck.
 Or are you guys meeting up in person to hand off the pass?

Chuck informed me that he's working to help Art out with the pass, but he didn't say that it was occurring in person. A tracking number would be greatly appreciated.

Quotemillarddj - 9/7/2016 7:28 PM Chuck informed me that he's working to help Art out with the pass, but he didn't say that it was occurring in person. A tracking number would be greatly appreciated.

Art did fine on his own.  While he may not have posted the tracking I did get a notice from USPS and it will arrive Friday.  Already lined up my P&Ts, but it might not make it back out till Monday.  

Thank you Chuck, and thanks Art! Glad we got this through PA before your departure. :biggrin:

Quotemillarddj - 9/8/2016 9:17 AM Thank you Chuck, and thanks Art! Glad we got this through PA before your departure. :biggrin:

Yep, timing worked well, appreciate the accommodation

sorry about confusion had a family emergency

Excellent job guys!

Box arrived in good shape, will inventory, do P&Ts, and send back out Monday

Great that this is going smoothly, because I've had no time to check the site!

Inventory is good, will add some packing, P&Ts done, will ship and transition on Monday

:bigthumbs:

Ok, transitioned and on the way to beautiful Buda

nirab, welcome to the "Im a whore for Roam Craft Club"
Exceptional P&Ts

QuoteCfickter - 9/14/2016  9:14 PM

nirab, welcome to the "Im a whore for Roam Craft Club"
Exceptional P&Ts

Yep, I'm almost as slutty as you are for Roma Craft! I've had em in the past, but just in the last couple of months have I really begun to seek them out. Even though they have a base in Austin, I know little about the company...for now!

Thanks for the kind words Chuck!! See ya!!  :shy:  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:

Oh...pass will hit the road tomorrow...thanks for letting me play!

Pass has left beeuudaful Buda!!  :biggrin:

Rolling great thus far. Looks to arrive with Chris on Monday.

I got the box yesterday. Haven't gone through my stash yet to see what to replace with.

I'' ready on my end when you're done!

Puts and takes are updated. Won't be able to get this out until Sat. Thanks for another great pass!

Chris, did this get in the mail on Saturday?

Has anyone heard from Chris? I have sent him a PM.

Sorry guys, I haven't really had access to a computer for a few days. ( Busy with work and school stuff). But I did drop it off at a mail center. Not sure why it hasn't been updated yet.

I'm ready for it when it arrives.

Arrived today.  I haven't had time to open it up, but the packaging seems fine. I'll try and get this one turned around ASAP.

Puts and takes done.  Going to try and get this guy in the mail today.

This pass would be a great reference list for those looking for small smokes!

QuoteCfickter - 10/1/2016  1:15 PM

This pass would be a great reference list for those looking for small smokes!

Amen to that. Really pleased by what a great spread we've had!

Box is on the way.  Should be landing Monday.

Landed today will get it turned ASAP!

Did my P/T will get this mailed out today.  Thanks for having me!

BTW, I am reboxing.  USPS managed to split the whole side of the box during an apparent USPS pop-up soccer game.  I'll get it handled.

QuoteStogieDad - 10/5/2016  11:26 AM

Did my P/T will get this mailed out today.  Thanks for having me!

BTW, I am reboxing.  USPS managed to split the whole side of the box during an apparent USPS pop-up soccer game.  I'll get it handled.

Delightful. :angry:

Thanks Michael!

Looks like the pass should hit Justin today.

QuoteCfickter - 10/1/2016 12:15 PM This pass would be a great reference list for those looking for small smokes!

Taking the seed list and all the puts there have been 57 cigars, with only two repeats.

Pass received! I'll inventory, do my P/T's, and have it turned around by Thurs.

It's moving again!

Pass made it to Sconnie today will get P&T's done and either ship it off Monday or possibly another hand off with Brian this weekend.

Pass is transitioned to Brian
Hitting the mail tomorrow Brian should have it Tuesday
Thanks for having me Dan

Yea!

P&Ts done, will get it out tomorrow so you should have Thursday, can't imagine it would take more than a day to travel 40 miles lol

Good grief Brian, you are not allowed in any more of my passes!

 :lmao:  :lmao:  :lmao:

Quotemillarddj - 10/18/2016  10:14 PM

Good grief Brian, you are not allowed in any more of my passes!

 :lmao:  :lmao:  :lmao:

I was tempted to take a couple more but didn't feel I had enough to match up  :angel:

Brian is going to get himself banned from going last in a pass ever again!  Way to go Brian. :bigthumbs:  :respekt:

The pass has arrived home fully intact. Stephen, you are good to go with your puts and takes!

Get them done this weekend .and will get the pkg.out Monday.

Like a nitwit I transitioned to Daniel and totally skipped Stephen, sorry brother!

Quoteninfiction - 10/21/2016  3:48 PM

Like a nitwit I transitioned to Daniel and totally skipped Stephen, sorry brother!

I missed that. Transitioned back to Stephen.  :thumbsup:

Quotemillarddj - 10/21/2016  3:53 PM

Quoteninfiction - 10/21/2016  3:48 PM

Like a nitwit I transitioned to Daniel and totally skipped Stephen, sorry brother!

I missed that. Transitioned back to Stephen.  :thumbsup:

Seen it but what the heck I knew it was my turn. :-)

I have received Stephen's puts, plus a couple of lovely little extras - thank you Stephen!

This concludes the pass. I will be sending out a few messages to wrap up the pass secret and leave feedback for everyone involved that I haven't hit already. Stay tuned, as there will be another announcement next week.

Thanks Daniel! Another great pass!

:bigthumbs:

Guys, sorry for the wait here, but I've finally run the tally. The really good and interesting news is that EVERYONE involved in this pass was nominated at least once by someone else as part of the pass secret. :biggrin:

I broke the tie with my own vote. Will be contacting a few of you for one last piece of input shortly.

If I don't win I'm going to protest and riot and call all of you racists for not letting me win.   :biggrin:

The "Pass Secret" bomb has gone out, and I think that everything that's a part of this has been all wrapped up. Since I think he's unlikely to post  a picture (or perhaps at all), I'd like to say congratulations to Art on getting voted up as our secret winner!

Quotemillarddj - 11/17/2016  4:10 PM

The "Pass Secret" bomb has gone out, and I think that everything that's a part of this has been all wrapped up. Since I think he's unlikely to post  a picture (or perhaps at all), I'd like to say congratulations to Art on getting voted up as our secret winner!

Congratulations Art!!  :bigthumbs:  :bigthumbs:

Congrats Art!

Congrats Art. :thumbsup:

Enjoy Art

Thanks guys very enjoyable

Congrats Art!

Congrats!

Camacho Diploma 11/18 on this Thankgiving morning in the treestand

Quote05Venturer - 11/24/2016  8:24 AM

Camacho Diploma 11/18 on this Thankgiving morning in the treestand

That's nice of you to share with us here, but I think you may have the wrong thread, as the Diploma 11/18 does not qualify as a "Little Treasure"  :shy:

Quotemillarddj - 11/24/2016  12:24 PM

Quote05Venturer - 11/24/2016  8:24 AM

Camacho Diploma 11/18 on this Thankgiving morning in the treestand

That's nice of you to share with us here, but I think you may have the wrong thread, as the Diploma 11/18 does not qualify as a "Little Treasure"  :shy:

Kent is The Guru of Resurrection!
 :biggrin: