10th Annual Cigars for Troops Drive
It's that time of year again! Even though the holiday season is a couple months away, starting early will give everyone who wants to participate time to send a care package. Here are the previous years' threads:
2010 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=5894.0
2011 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=9907.0
2012 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=15038.0
2013 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=25603.0
2014 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=29268.0
2015 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=35192.0
2016 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=42976.0
2017 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=47987.0
Historic Donations
2010 - 525 Cigars
2011 - 587 Cigars
2012 - 676 Cigars
2013 - 1,343 Cigars
2014 - 1,617 Cigars
2015 - 1,619 Cigars
2016 - 1,484 Cigars
2017 - 2,135 Cigars
The basic rules:
*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.
*This is open to anyone, whether you are a vet or newbie. The more the merrier! This is your chance to get that coveted "Troop Supporter" badge.
*Send as many cigars as you would like. Even a fiver will make a difference. Cutters and/or matches would also be appreciated, as well as sealed pipe tobacco, pipes, pipe cleaners, etc. Please, no lighters – I'm trying to avoid any problems with USPS.
*Cigars with cellophane travel better. However, if you have cigars without cellophane, feel free to send them. Any donations of 5/6 finger bags is also appreciated.
*Packages can be drop shipped to me from vendors. Members have done this in years past with success.
*Please PM me for my mailing address and/or if you send a package. I'd like to avoid boxes sitting on my doorstep in case I'm traveling.
*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.
*Paul (SenorPablo) has generously offered to cover all shipping costs. Thanks Paul!
Last year, I created a virtual humidor with all the cigars. Depending on the response, I might do that again this year. For those of you who keep track of your cigars in the virtual humidor or excel, providing a list of the donated cigars when you send them helps a LOT in this effort.
One other note: if you know of a group deployed oversees, especially in an area of conflict, please nominate them by sending me a PM. We typically send 3-4 packages, so I'd like to spread the wealth.
As always, feel free to post any questions!
Quotenwb - 9/18/2018 9:45 AM
Any donations of 5/6 finger bags is also appreciated.
You don't have enough yet?!? LOL
I'm in, thanks Nathan for doing this once again.
I will be donating this year. Thanks for taking this on Nate! :biggrin:
I'm in. Thanks for doing the heavy lifting on this as always, Nate!
:bigthumbs:
Thanks for getting this started Nate, I'll definitely be participating!
Count me in .Will get something out in the next week.
Nate, you are the man, count me in
I'm in!
I am in
I'm in as well........thanks for all you do.
In again as always, Thanks Nathan.
I should get this out yet sometime this week. I will let ya know when its en route.
I'm in thanks again for putting it together :smoker:
Definitely in!
Order placed - will PM you tracking when I receive it.
For those with limited funds wishing to donate, I will once again offer 5 packs for $15 & 10 packs for $30 in your name for the drive.
No shipping required as I will be seeing Nathan in person.
No limit on cigar packs~! (other than your wallet that is...)
PM for me for Instructions.
By the way Nathan, put me down for a few........... :biggrin:
Quoteshakinghorizons - 9/18/2018 12:57 PM
Quotenwb - 9/18/2018 9:45 AM
Any donations of 5/6 finger bags is also appreciated.
You don't have enough yet?!? LOL
Good point. I'm all set on finger bags. :biggrin:
05Venturer
Adwinistrator
appollo
BewareDaPenguin
Brlesq
Cfickter
DRuff
headfirst
junglepete
klamm143
ninfiction
nirab
shakinghorizons - 1Z2AF928YW61548786
Vroomp
Nathan don't forget to add me to the list, I will be putting a package in the mail next week
I'm in, PM sent. A cigar client of mine sponsors fishing events in California for wounded vets. It is a huge event where he serves 800 meals. Each veteran is given boots, waders, fly rod and chest pack with all the tools and flies he will need to fish. It runs around $1500 per veteran and they have 8 to 10 vets each year. We also have 30 to 60 people that attend this event for various reasons.
i'm in thx!
Count me in!
I'm in I'll PM you for your address.
05Venturer
Adwinistrator
amigodecigars
appollo
BewareDaPenguin
Brlesq
Cfickter
dr24601
DRuff
gitfiddl
headfirst
junglepete
klamm143
MusicCity
ninfiction
nirab
shakinghorizons - Received
Silverstix
toby2
Vroomp
And we're off! Thanks shakinghorizons!
Should have mine out to you in a few days, Nathan
1Z2AF9280361622489
Another package from me should be landing soon
Shipped today
Hey Nathan just wanted to make sure my package made it to you. Tracking says it was delivered on Saturday 9/29
Same here, shows delivered yesterday
Headed out tomorrow
9461209699939340353215
Ready for the mail from Costa Rica, robustos with the Marine and Coast Guard bands.
Count me in, PM sent.
Any updates here Nathan?
I'll have mine in the mail this week!!
I'm in via Brad :-)
Mine have been in the mail now for about a week.
Nathan, I'll get my contribution in the mail this week.
mine will go as soon as i have coordinates. i'm late this year. very busy life the last few....
Will get them out this week
Quote05Venturer - 10/14/2018 9:34 PM
Any updates here Nathan?
I've received a number of packages, just need to take pictures and log them in. My plan is to get caught up over the weekend.
You should receive mine on Thursday
Oliva 12 stick sampler has been ordered!
Thanks to 05Venturer, appollo, Brlesq, dr24601, DRuff, druid, MusicCity, shakinghorizons, Silverstix, and wescat for the very generous donations!
We are off to a great start! So far, we have 473 cigars!
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
Adwinistrator
amigodecigars
BewareDaPenguin
Cfickter
gitfiddl
headfirst
junglepete
Kid Montana
klamm143
ninfiction
nirab
Otter
toby2
Vroomp
05Venturer – Received
appollo – Received
Brlesq – Received
dr24601 - Received
DRuff – Received
druid - Received
MusicCity – Received
shakinghorizons - Received x 2
Silverstix – Received
wescat – Received
Dropped mine in the mail today, scheduled to arrive Monday the 22nd
:dancing: Great Start Everyone :usa:
My contribution should arrive today.
USPS 9405510200793887188171
I'm waiting on my buddy at work and his contribution. I'll mail ours the end of the week.
Thanks for the ping Nathan. I have been long away and that message was the first reminder I'd seen for CfT. I've got an unpleasantly busy next week, but I will see if I can get some sticks in the mail next Monday or Tuesday. Cheers!
Sorry for the extra work Nathan~! :smoker:
After a bit of a delay, mine is finally shipping, USPS 9405803699300712339559.
ChefJohn, Murphy223, and headfirst on its' way
9405803699300713426944
And I guess the PO is open for business on Sundays in Georgia, delivered already...
Did mine arrive ok?
i hope mine made it. it's just an hour drive for USPS.
What happened here??????? :confused:
Sorry, I smoked em all
Quote05Venturer - 12/6/2018 7:45 PM What happened here??????? :confused:
Spoke to Nathan the other day and he was still inputting cigars and taking pictures to post. Lots of manual labor to do, and he recently swapped jobs, and has new twins ya know...... :?:
twins! yeah he's busy!
Just bumping to see what ended up happening with the CFT drive...