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no other info? no seeds? I'll gamble....
your first post is starting a pass????
How about an introduction at least :confused:
he's got 6 points...lol. I'll gamble...lol
Yeah, I'm no pro here, but I'm pretty sure there's gotta be some etiquette, even if unwritten, that one establish oneself a bit before starting a pass. Perhaps this was an accident while playing around with the pass tool?
whatever, someone jump on the herf! link in my signature!
In his defense, he did introduce himself before anyone replied to the pass. "Hello from Nashville"
You and your odd schedule, I'm tempted, but an hour earlier would have been ideal.
An hour earlier, they were drafting! (Sorry Lee, Hi-Jacking your thread)
I'd like an introduction as well...however, it is a bold newbie move, and really, Lee is the first to have skin in the game. Unless he is routing the pass back to himself after each stop! I'd like to see what he starts with...well...Lee?????? :biggrin:
Hot tip for Lee: make sure the pineapple white owl is in the seed list, those are popular around here! :biggrin:
I have done the last 4 or 5, in two right now. Will watch from the sidelines on this one
Yikes - guys said I was new here. I'm getting my education by fire i guess....ok with me!!! (c;
Ok here is what I'm thinking for starting list:
My Father Le Bijou 1922
Montecristo White Label
Opus X Lost City - 2
Alec Bradley Raices Cubanas 1941 Robusto
CAO Flathead Steel Horse Apehanger
Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Robusto
Davidoff Winston Churchill (White Label) Robusto
two more TBD
I'm a new cigar smoker and learning as I go. Love to get your guidance and suggestions too guys. Thanks for the patience and tutoring!
Lee
:angel: :angel: :angel:
Thanks for taking a chance on me brother....I put some more info in the thread on what I'm thinking to start. Like I said I'm new and willing to learn here! Lee :-) :-) :-) :-)
one of you said Pineapple white owl should be in my seed list? Seriously? I'm happy to do that but.......not sure if that's a serious suggestion or joke. I'm making no assumptions with this bunch. :cry:
:lmao: I was kidding. That's a strong start for a seed list. :goodluck:
since Headfirst suggested it, just send a few directly to him! don't bother putting them in the pass.
The pass will go fine as long as you don't reroute it to yourself mid pass. There was a newbie that did that a year or 2 ago, it did not end well.
There's a great group of guys here and really all you need to do is seed it and get moving along...and keep up with it the forum.
Also if you're going to seed with the Opus and Davidoff I would change the upper limit of the price range. You also might want to add some basic rules...you can copy those from one of the other passes. mainly about what pricing to use etc. so puts and takes are at least equal.
Quotebstessl - 8/30/2016 1:41 PM
since Headfirst suggested it, just send a few directly to him! don't bother putting them in the pass.
If they show up in my mailbox I know where they're headed next!
Ha - ok that's all the answer i need!! :dancing: :dancing:
Quotemillarddj - 8/29/2016 10:48 PM
Yeah, I'm no pro here, but I'm pretty sure there's gotta be some etiquette, even if unwritten, that one establish oneself a bit before starting a pass. Perhaps this was an accident while playing around with the pass tool?
I see no issue with someone starting a pass right off. It is not as if he wanted to join a pass without anyone knowing him (we have had some unknowns abscond with passes before). Any risk is on his side.
It's a great way to establish oneself here.
Quotemrladams615 - 8/30/2016 1:27 PM
Yikes - guys said I was new here. I'm getting my education by fire i guess....ok with me!!! (c;
Ok here is what I'm thinking for starting list:
My Father Le Bijou 1922
Montecristo White Label
Opus X Lost City - 2
Alec Bradley Raices Cubanas 1941 Robusto
CAO Flathead Steel Horse Apehanger
Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Robusto
Davidoff Winston Churchill (White Label) Robusto
two more TBD
I'm a new cigar smoker and learning as I go. Love to get your guidance and suggestions too guys. Thanks for the patience and tutoring!
Lee
:angel: :angel: :angel:
You may want to throw a couple more in on top of this. I have found that 11-14 sticks is a good seed. It gives more variety. Also, make sure taht you have enough room in your containers for some extra cigars. Passes have a way of growing during their course.
Also, try and use lightweight containers. shipping costs also can grow as the number of cigars increase, so keeping under a pound to start is a good idea. Those disposable ziploc plastic containers work great.
lesson #13 - always listen to Jackal....
Quotebstessl - 8/30/2016 6:19 PM
lesson #13 - always listen to Jackal....
:bigthumbs:
Additionally, pay attention to whether there are any members from the GWN in the pass. You typically want to stack them at the end of the pass and have them do there puts and takes virtually. Customs and shipping up North can be a bear...
You should also put up your list of seed cigars in the pass information section. That way geeks can see what you are starting with, and it may entice them to join your pass... :biggrin:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigpass;area=cigs;boxpass_id=235
My suggestion, and it should apply as a pass standard, is that the original seed and all following puts should include the price as judged by the person who is doing the puts. It can eliminate guessing and save time looking things up. If a price seems out of line it can be addressed.
Good luck on the pass, will be watching from the sidelines
QuoteCfickter - 8/31/2016 9:50 AM
My suggestion, and it should apply as a pass standard, is that the original seed and all following puts should include the price as judged by the person who is doing the puts. It can eliminate guessing and save time looking things up. If a price seems out of line it can be addressed.
Good luck on the pass, will be watching from the sidelines
I like this idea. It's not often that info on a specific cigar is hard to find but it does happen.
Grabbing the bull by the horns, I like your enthusiasm Lee. I want to play. May I suggest throwing in some common cigars such as the AB's and MUWAT's you have. This would make puts and takes easier for members who don't stock opus x. Just my two cents.
Quotebmac7754 - 8/31/2016 10:38 AM
Grabbing the bull by the horns, I like your enthusiasm Lee. I want to play. May I suggest throwing in some common cigars such as the AB's and MUWAT's you have. This would make puts and takes easier for members who don't stock opus x. Just my two cents.
Thanks much - great idea!
Another good idea for puts are local B&M house blends. Many are not available easily, some B&M don't ship so always looking for that different smoke
Great idea on the B&M house blends....I just got back from Tampa and got some great local cigars from Tabanero......I'll throw a couple of those in. Appreciate the ideas. Few more participants and I'll get this started!! :dancing: :dancing:
There are no cigars in this pass, what's up with that? :shades:
Cigar Pass: My first pass
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I listed what I'm thinking in the details/instructions for the pass.....can you not see them there? I'm going to lock down what I'm sending and enter each on in the cigars section today or tomorrow. Lee
Quotemrladams615 - 9/1/2016 10:18 AM I listed what I'm thinking in the details/instructions for the pass.....can you not see them there? I'm going to lock down what I'm sending and enter each on in the cigars section today or tomorrow. Lee
Don't worry about nirab, just tell him to get of your F'n lawn!
You may want to consider putting the participants in order geographically. If the package follows a loose path around the US, it moves faster, and keeps postage costs down for the participants.
QuoteJackal - 9/1/2016 11:41 AM You may want to consider putting the participants in order geographically. If the package follows a loose path around the US, it moves faster, and keeps postage costs down for the participants.
Good point. Lee I don't think you can see address just yet. Once everyone is signed up I can send you who is in what state to help out.
Thanks much - I double checked and I can see the addresses eveyone has entered as they requested to participate. Once we get to 10 I'll reorder for it to follow a path around the US. I'm really looking forward to this and glad everyone has decided to give this "newbie" a chance!
QuoteCfickter - 9/1/2016 11:23 AM
Quotemrladams615 - 9/1/2016 10:18 AM I listed what I'm thinking in the details/instructions for the pass.....can you not see them there? I'm going to lock down what I'm sending and enter each on in the cigars section today or tomorrow. Lee
Don't worry about nirab, just tell him to get of your F'n lawn!
I'll get off the f'n lawn once the cigars are entered correctly!! Homie ain't got time to search a thread for a list!! :angry: :shy: :shy:
Hey all - we are up to 7 now. Just 3 more and I'll get this pass started. If you know any others who might want to hop in please encourage!! Anxious to get this going. Again all thanks for being willing to show me the ropes on my first one.
Quotemrladams615 - 9/2/2016 8:07 AM
Hey all - we are up to 7 now. Just 3 more and I'll get this pass started. If you know any others who might want to hop in please encourage!! Anxious to get this going. Again all thanks for being willing to show me the ropes on my first one.
No worries, brother! I actually joined by accident (spilled my drink and my mouse went wonky), but since nirab's knickers are already in a wad, this looks like fun!
:biggrin:
I'll jump in and help you get your feet wet. I like the way you jumped in feet first so why the hell not.
Hello all....just updated the cigar list with the final starting. 15 cigars total and I hope a nice mix to begin this pass. We have 8 participants. When I get 2 more I order us in a better geographical sequence and get this out the door. Thanks for hopping in. If you know of anyone else point them this direction and let's get this pass started.
Can you put me near the end of the line? I will be traveling during September, and I don't want to hold things up.
QuoteJackal - 9/2/2016 2:37 PM Can you put me near the end of the line? I will be traveling during September, and I don't want to hold things up.
But then he could experience his first hang up in his first pass.
Your seed list is very good, nice job, but it also should include the country of mfg and size
example: Alex Bradley Prensado (HON 6.25 X 52) ($8)
Now that might not be the cigar in the pass but only meant as an example
Also if the vitola is part of the name or it has its own name that should be also included, Like for the AB you have, if it is a TAA release, or has a year associated with it like the Camacho Liberty
I am one who like to look thru the list a few people before me to see what is there for possible takes. Including as much detail really helps
Your doing great, just a lot to learn.
I've got to applaud Lee for asking questions and following the advice of some veteran Geeks. Being in your first pass is intimidating enough, but running a pass as a newbie takes real bravery (and a thick skin). Stay involved as a moderator, don't just sit back and put it on auto pilot (that is a sure recipe for disaster). Find a mentor or two to send private PMs to with questions. Keep asking those questions and let the brothers guide you, and you should do fine. :bigthumbs:
Bonus kudos if you send headfirst (Gary) a Pineapple White Owl and challenge him to smoke it. Remember, to tell him "pictures or it didn't happen!" He would be a real pvssy if he declined. :biggrin:
Bruce
Thanks for the feedback. I'm more of a "hop in and learn as I go" rather than sit and study for a long time. Like any approach - it has its pros and cons!!
I wasn't a cigar smoker until January of this year. I did some intensive work for PTSD and some of the other guys in the program were cigar smokers. Many evenings after long grueling days of dealing with all our past trauma we would hang around the firepit and they got me into smoking cigars. I quickly fell in love and have been learning ever sense.
I'm in a phase of try a bunch of stuff, really develop my palette, and learn learn learn. I really appreciate this site, the forums, and the chance to interact with and learn from others.
I appreciate any and all feedback/suggestions - as long as they come from a place of helpful and not criticizing!
Thanks for "taking me under your wing" - all of you!
Lee :bigthumbs:
I forgot to ask. How do you, as a "Pass Moderator", feel about midget strippers?
:biggrin:
Ha....I approve but only if they are smoking a cigar!!! :shy: :shy:
I'll bite as well if you're still looking for another! I can't just let all these jokers take up all the pass positions without getting involved!!! You'd just need to stick me in at least 1/3 way down the list due to my being out of the country for two more weeks. Passes seem to all happen when I'm traveling... If you're already rolling, no worries and I'll hop an one at a later time.
Cheers! :beer:
Gotcha added!!! Thanks for hopping in and the info on where to place you. I'll be finalizing this pass up today and it will start tomorrow. Will post final pic of cigars and info later......appreciate you hopping in.
you ended up with a decent group of guys for starting off with all the hecklers....lol
Ha....heckling wasn't too bad.....somehow I think it gets "worse" as you become better known! Pass goes out tomorrow.
All - pass goes out tomorrow. Here is a look at the final lineup. Thanks again for everyone taking a chance on this newbie and my first pass. I'm learning as I go. :biggrin:
And we are off. Looking forward to this pass.
Quotemrladams615 - 9/5/2016 2:15 PM
Ha....heckling wasn't too bad.....somehow I think it gets "worse" as you become better known! Pass goes out tomorrow.
All in good fun brother :biggrin:
CG is a great group and you have a lot of the solid members here in your first pass.
Great looking seed list of cigars also :thumbsup:
Did I tell you I can only accept deliveries between 1813 and 1827 GMT on Tuesdays that have an even numbered date and the sun is shining?
:-0
No problem. I have a special delivery setup for you - a midget riding a small pony. :angel:
Quotemrladams615 - 9/5/2016 4:13 PM
No problem. I have a special delivery setup for you - a midget riding a small pony. :angel:
:lmao:
Your'e fitting right in here!
Quotemrladams615 - 9/5/2016 5:13 PM
No problem. I have a special delivery setup for you - a midget riding a small pony. :angel:
There 'ya go. Hit 'em back! You'll fit in around here nicely!
I got the pass today. I'll try to get it turned around tomorrow. Somewhere down the line, some 5-finger bags and a larger container might/will be in order, as it's already kind of tight and there are some nekked sticks in the container. I'm slap out of spares of both at the present time.
I'll take a look at what I have at the house as it's coming to me next I believe. I know I don't have many finger bags, if any, but I might have one or two.
Thanks guys. As you can tell I have lots to learn about things to include etc. thanks for the feedback and suggestions.
Im in it and ready when it comes to me!!
I won't be able to turn this around tonight. Some shyte hit the fan last night. I found out about 7:30pm some arsehat made off with about $2K worth of my PA gear from a friend's practice house and I had to dig up serial #'s. :puncher: I'll try to get my P&T's (that's "Puts and Takes" for the noobs :biggrin: ) in tonight and drop the box off at the PO tomorrow or Sunday. Sorry for the delay.
Oh man - I'm sorry to hear that. Thanks for the update. Hang in there. :cry: :cry:
No worries Dave. Sucks that that happened.
I've got bags if it can last until it gets to me. I'm sure I can find a container as well.
Puts and takes are submitted. Not much, but I hope they are okay. I should be able to get her in the mail to Mr. Caven today. I'll transition it and post a tracking number when I do.
And Lee, another little something I've learned. While the USPS' flat rate boxes are convenient, a lot of the time you can actually save money by using your own box, depending on the weight and distance.
Quotecavenbk - 9/9/2016 8:19 PM
No worries Dave. Sucks that that happened.
We got most of the gear back yesterday and what's missing is being paid for. Bunch of grown men acting like children...
Thanks much brother. I will definitely incorporate the feedback on box for the next one ! Great puts and takes and I really appreciate you being willing to get in on my first pass. Lee
The pass is on its way again!
looks like you are off to a good start
Pass came in today. All looks well in the quick once-over I gave it. I hope to have puts and takes done tomorrow, then back in the mail Friday, Saturday at the absolute latest. Also, I was able to dig up 5 of the 5-finger bags. I will get everything bagged up and possibly box changed around as well before getting it turned around.
Thank you so much for the update and for your help getting things all in order. Really appreciate it. Thanks much. Have a great rest of the week
Quotemrladams615 - 9/14/2016 11:16 PM Thank you so much for the update and for your help getting things all in order. Really appreciate it. Thanks much. Have a great rest of the week
No problem at all!
Puts and Takes are done. I have all the sticks put into finger bags, and was able to find a larger container. Need to find a larger shipping box and hopefully will have it out tomorrow. Will keep everyone updated, and post shipping info when done.
Sorry for the delay, it was a hectic weekend. Pass went out today and it is transitioned over. Again, sorry about the delay in getting it turned around.
received the package. I destroyed the box getting through the multiple layers of tape but other than that everything is good
No worries....thanks for the update. Lee
Arrived safely. Everything is there and accounted for. It's all is starting to smell like that DE Tobak, so im going to pack it separately when it gets sent out. Probably Monday.
On its way yesterday!
Thanks much for the update. Lee
Justin do you have a tracking # so I'll know when to go to the post office
Brian - This is incredibly frustrating... I've had a few things that haven't posted to the site after I'd clicked submit... (not a site issue, I believe it was my old phone not sending the complete message I had input). I actually replied to your message yesterday, but it doesn't look to have posted (I'll just have to double check to ensure posting). Anyways, I'm looking for the receipt with the tracking info, I'll let you know if/when I find it. It was sent priority and we're not all that far apart so I'd say for sure by Friday w/out having the tracking # present. Sorry for the issues on tracking... :angry:
Good... This time my post actually posted to the forum.
I checked today and it was there, looks like it was there yesterday. I sent you the tracking number, please enter it and transition it to me and I'll take it from there.
Quotebmac7754 - 10/6/2016 8:51 PM I checked today and it was there, looks like it was there yesterday. I sent you the tracking number, please enter it and transition it to me and I'll take it from there.
Done and good to go!
Alright, Puts and Takes are done. Box all taped up and going in the mail tomorrow on its way to Daniel.
Thanks for letting me play in your pass Lee, Well done.
Looks like you should have this today Daniel.
Perfect, I think Daniel and I (and kent) are going to try to meet up this weekend. This pass and Kent's maduro pass will be here at the same time.
Got the box last night, and yes, am hoping to meet up with Brian and Kent in person on Saturday to swap both passes off. I will do my P/Ts today or tomorrow.
Thanks all for the great support with this pass. As I mentioned at the start this is my first one and I'm learning alot. Really appreciate you all taking a chance and participating in this. Hope all are well.
Lee
I'm glad you got the turnout that you did. Looking forward to getting this one!
Quotebstessl - 10/13/2016 3:50 PM
I'm glad you got the turnout that you did. Looking forward to getting this one!
I can't wait to send it back... :biggrin: :shades: :bigthumbs:
Pass is in my hands. Daniel and I met up today and he handed it off. Will get my P&Ts done and back on the road Monday. Thanks for letting take part!
Had to upgrade to a bigger tupperdor. The box is slightly large, hopefully you have a different one Brian. I'll transition and put in tracking after I drop it off tomorrow. I would guess it'll hit Indiana by Tuesday/Wednesday
sounds good, I'm sure I can work something out with the box.
Received yesterday and everything looked good, especially the Beer Bomb Brian (Ninfiction) snuck into the box for me! I switched out the box, added a couple of bags and put the packing peanuts into a ziplock. Everything is packaged up nicely and heading out the door in about 10 minutes. Thanks for having me!
Couldn't just fill the box full of peanuts, figured since we talked beer the other night I might as well fill the space productively.
Pass arrived today in beeuudaful Buda! I will get this turned around asap...
Brian, thanks for the relish, can't wait to try it brother!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Honest feedback would be appreciated, hope you like it!
Quotebstessl - 10/23/2016 3:49 AM
Honest feedback would be appreciated, hope you like it!
I will let you know as soon as I break into it. If it's half as good as the pickles, then it will be awesome!!
Puts/takes done, pass is leaving beeuudaful Buda tomorrow. Thanks for letting me play! :biggrin:
Thanks Brian.
It's nice to see this pass going rather smoothly for for you Lee!!
Pass shows to have arrived at Jason's place :bigthumbs:
Package has arrived. Will try and get it back on the road Monday.
:cry:
I know I am not part of this pass but it seems a few members here should have remembered this little piece of Cigar Pass Etiquette
Try and put in cigars of at least equal value as you take. Don’t just go by price. Three $4 cigars do not equal one $12 cigar. When you make that kind of substitution, all you have done is diluted the quality of the pass and added more shipping weight.
Quote05Venturer - 10/29/2016 8:19 AM
:cry:
I know I am not part of this pass but it seems a few members here should have remembered this little piece of Cigar Pass Etiquette
Try and put in cigars of at least equal value as you take. Don't just go by price. Three $4 cigars do not equal one $12 cigar. When you make that kind of substitution, all you have done is diluted the quality of the pass and added more shipping weight.
:word: :word: :word:
Diluting a pass is a serious no no. As was mentioned, you both screw the pass leader out of quality cigars and add weight to the package. This beast cost $18 to ship back. I am sure that Lee would have appreciated fewer, but nicer cigars, and I would have appreciated lower shipping costs.
Package is on its way home
QuoteJackal - 10/31/2016 9:41 PM Quote05Venturer - 10/29/2016 8:19 AM :cry:
I know I am not part of this pass but it seems a few members here should have remembered this little piece of Cigar Pass Etiquette
Try and put in cigars of at least equal value as you take. Don’t just go by price. Three $4 cigars do not equal one $12 cigar. When you make that kind of substitution, all you have done is diluted the quality of the pass and added more shipping weight.
:word: :word: :word: Diluting a pass is a serious no no. As was mentioned, you both screw the pass leader out of quality cigars and add weight to the package. This beast cost $18 to ship back. I am sure that Lee would have appreciated fewer, but nicer cigars, and I would have appreciated lower shipping costs.
Been biting my tongue on this one till the pass was over. First of all congrats to Lee on completing his first pass a moderator.
But a few times this pass was diluted. I am sure Lee didn't want to set a tone and challenge more pass experienced Geeks. Maybe as one of the FOGs on this site I should have said something but I wasn't part of the pass and didn't feel I should step on the moderator's toes
Pass was at the house when I got back from a work trip. Thanks all......this was a great learning experience. And...you guys are right. This is my first pass so I wanted to soak up the opportunity to learn. With that I really didn't feel in a position to offer much opinion on the puts and takes that were happening along the way. I agree with the idea that I match what I give with what I have taken - but - in the spirit of learning and getting my feet wet I didn't want to be to vocal or strong about mismatches.
You know you can learn lots from others....both on what TO do and what NOT TO do. As this pass went thru other's hands and I looked at each person's own approach to puts/takes I have learned lots. I'm thankful to you all for giving me both good and not so good examples.
Looking forward to another one.
Lee
Quotemrladams615 - 11/5/2016 9:30 AM
Pass was at the house when I got back from a work trip. Thanks all......this was a great learning experience. And...you guys are right. This is my first pass so I wanted to soak up the opportunity to learn. With that I really didn't feel in a position to offer much opinion on the puts and takes that were happening along the way. I agree with the idea that I match what I give with what I have taken - but - in the spirit of learning and getting my feet wet I didn't want to be to vocal or strong about mismatches.
You know you can learn lots from others....both on what TO do and what NOT TO do. As this pass went thru other's hands and I looked at each person's own approach to puts/takes I have learned lots. I'm thankful to you all for giving me both good and not so good examples.
Looking forward to another one.
Lee
As a new member, you took the right approach on this to make it a successful pass, Lee. Challenging established senior members of any forum never ends well, even when they are wrong and you are right. I'm not sure that many of us would be able to be as passive when members watered down the Pass. But now its complete and you have certainly earned your street credibility and a good reputation. This is the point where you are expected to leave each member feedback on their profile about their participation and performance in the Pass, and they are expected to leave you feedback on your performance as a Pass Moderator.
Man, normally I leave feedback right after my turn. Totally overlooked it this time, thanks for the reminder Bruce!
Lee, you did the right thing taking the high road, even comments made with the best of intentions can be misconstrued and taken the wrong way