Title: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 11/07/2019 09:20 PM
Post by: ninfiction on 11/07/2019 09:20 PM
A great man said recently..ok, he's a great friend...no, he's a lawyer...wait he's a fellow BOTL here on CG...anyway, he promoted this contest with a comment made to a few of us here.
"No more special occasion cigars! Smoke them when you're in the mood. You could be hit by a bus tomorrow."
This resonates with me because I hoard cigars better than any hoarder could hoard. So let's have a contest!
Here's the deal. Post a pic in this thread of that cigar you've been saving for a special occasion or because "you'll never get another one" or "so and so gave it to you and now they're dead"...hopefully not but you should get the point by now.
Smoke that !@#%$ing thing, it's time. Let's all do it together. Today is that special occasion..
Light it up, post a pic, win a fiver from me which will include one of the many cigars I have deemed too special to smoke along with a few others that will be fantastic.
The cigar has to be special to you for some reason, it doesn't have to have cost $100 or any of that bs, it just has to be something you've been saving for the right time, that special moment.
It has to be lit and you have to post a picture of it...lit..in this thread. It would be cool if you gave the backstory too, but you don't have too.
You have until the end of the month(November) to smoke em. You can enter multiple times. On or around December 1st I will pick a winner via random number...if you smoke 2 special occasion cigars you'll get 2 numbers and so on and so on.
Let's try our best to not give some average ordinary, bought on cbid cigar the status of "special occasion"...unless you have a story to go with it.
I'm running this contest, I make all decisions and all my decisions are final.
Go forth, smoke the stuff you've been saving for that special occasion, weddings, births, alien invasion....if you don't understand and need some clarification shoot me a pm.
Hopefully I covered it all, if not I retain the right to change the rules at any time. Ready...set...go smoke that "special" stick.
Edit: Open to anyone able to follow the directions
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/07/2019 09:48 PM
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/07/2019 09:48 PM
I think I have a good cigar for this...
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Chefjohn on 11/08/2019 06:38 AM
Post by: Chefjohn on 11/08/2019 06:38 AM
What a cool idea. I think it will be a lot of fun hearing the stories.
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Beegerply on 11/08/2019 07:16 AM
Post by: Beegerply on 11/08/2019 07:16 AM
Well this contest leaves me out lol I don't keep anything I buy and smoke no special occasion for me, everyday is special. At most times I'm lucky to have 10 cigars on hand. :biggrin:
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Kid Montana on 11/08/2019 07:30 AM
Post by: Kid Montana on 11/08/2019 07:30 AM
I like it. Time to get over this :angry: cold ASAP.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Cfickter on 11/08/2019 07:51 AM
Post by: Cfickter on 11/08/2019 07:51 AM
Brian, great to see you carry this thru. I have more than one I have been saving, especially one given to me by the person who inspired this contest.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: StogieDad on 11/08/2019 07:59 AM
Post by: StogieDad on 11/08/2019 07:59 AM
Love it....I have several options....:biggrin:
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: arrow34 on 11/08/2019 08:33 AM
Post by: arrow34 on 11/08/2019 08:33 AM
I agree with you, but I still have a few I have hoarded for a special occasion... Which hasn't come yet. You are giving me a good excuse... Just gotta fly home
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Brlesq on 11/08/2019 09:31 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/08/2019 09:31 AM
Thanks for the contest, Brian!
God of Fire Serie B 2010 the other night out in the cold. This cigar was special to me because it ignited the idea in some crazy hoarder's head for a fun contest. :crazy:
It wasn't a special occasion. I was just in the mood to smoke it. I could be hit by a bus tomorrow.
God of Fire Serie B 2010 the other night out in the cold. This cigar was special to me because it ignited the idea in some crazy hoarder's head for a fun contest. :crazy:
It wasn't a special occasion. I was just in the mood to smoke it. I could be hit by a bus tomorrow.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: fropones on 11/08/2019 09:48 AM
Post by: fropones on 11/08/2019 09:48 AM
Awesome idea! I have way too many to choose from for this, I think. Which I guess is the whole point!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Chefjohn on 11/08/2019 10:11 AM
Post by: Chefjohn on 11/08/2019 10:11 AM
I have something I've been squirreling away for a special occasion which I think will be today/this evening. Later this afternoon I conduct my last bourbon tasting at the Kentucky Distillers Association to complete my certification as Executive Bourbon Steward.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: nickthafish on 11/08/2019 10:19 AM
Post by: nickthafish on 11/08/2019 10:19 AM
Making my inner hoarder nervous already!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Murphy223 on 11/08/2019 10:23 AM
Post by: Murphy223 on 11/08/2019 10:23 AM
Hmm... need to think about this. Not sure I've got any I'm really holding on to but it does make me think about a bottle of Pappy I've got which I've been hesitant to open
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Chefjohn on 11/08/2019 10:42 AM
Post by: Chefjohn on 11/08/2019 10:42 AM
QuoteMurphy223 - 11/8/2019 11:23 AM Hmm... need to think about this. Not sure I've got any I'm really holding on to but it does make me think about a bottle of Pappy I've got which I've been hesitant to open
What age?
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Cfickter on 11/08/2019 10:52 AM
Post by: Cfickter on 11/08/2019 10:52 AM
are there extra points if you are hit by a bus?
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 11/08/2019 11:16 AM
Post by: ninfiction on 11/08/2019 11:16 AM
QuoteCfickter - 11/8/2019 10:52 AM
are there extra points if you are hit by a bus?
I'll send out a bonus fiver to anyone that is actually hit by a bus.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: headfirst on 11/08/2019 11:53 AM
Post by: headfirst on 11/08/2019 11:53 AM
Man, I can think of some but am I emotionally ready for this?! This may be a ground-breaking contest for me.
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: StogieDad on 11/08/2019 12:02 PM
Post by: StogieDad on 11/08/2019 12:02 PM
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/1OTuIBDpg3Xxe/source.gif) (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiphy.com%2Fgifs%2Fouch-hit-1OTuIBDpg3Xxe&psig=AOvVaw0bsYsDSL13HeN77VpwMTIG&ust=1573322485398223)
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: appollo on 11/08/2019 12:11 PM
Post by: appollo on 11/08/2019 12:11 PM
I do believe I have some of these,I think this is a special occasion :-)
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 11/08/2019 01:43 PM
Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 11/08/2019 01:43 PM
Wow this contest is RIGHT up my alley lol and the reason I do my own special occasion pass haha, I will be sure to enter at some point! Cool contest :thumbsup:
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Brlesq on 11/08/2019 02:00 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/08/2019 02:00 PM
QuoteBewareDaPenguin - 11/8/2019 2:43 PM
Wow this contest is RIGHT up my alley lol and the reason I do my own special occasion pass haha, I will be sure to enter at some point! Cool contest :thumbsup:
Yeah, at some point, if somebody ever takes their last turn that has been 2+ months. :shamebag:
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Chefjohn on 11/08/2019 09:02 PM
Post by: Chefjohn on 11/08/2019 09:02 PM
I’ve been saving this one for a special occasion. I successfully presented my final bourbon tasting this afternoon and have passed the course to become a Certified Executive Bourbon Steward.
(https://i.ibb.co/zQWBWkW/5-CF84-D8-D-183-B-4-A9-E-B016-53-F0896-B11-F8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Kbcfc1c)
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 11/09/2019 09:30 AM
Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 11/09/2019 09:30 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 11/8/2019 5:00 PMQuoteBewareDaPenguin - 11/8/2019 2:43 PM
Wow this contest is RIGHT up my alley lol and the reason I do my own special occasion pass haha, I will be sure to enter at some point! Cool contest :thumbsup:
Yeah, at some point, if somebody ever takes their last turn that has been 2+ months. :shamebag:
Lol yeah we are still in the midst of working out a trade/ pass so those 30 are off limits lol but I got a good 150 I think that fall into this category as well, I haven't smoked hardly at all in the last 2 years! With any of "those" special sticks, I'm always just grabbing what's on top to play golf haha, so I for sure need to get in on this! Thanks for the inspiration!! :biggrin:
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 11/09/2019 11:03 AM
Post by: ninfiction on 11/09/2019 11:03 AM
Congrats John! Great cigar.
So with your new title what do you plan to do?
The first 2 entries are in, great to see so many of you thinking about doing the same.
So with your new title what do you plan to do?
The first 2 entries are in, great to see so many of you thinking about doing the same.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: nirab on 11/09/2019 11:06 AM
Post by: nirab on 11/09/2019 11:06 AM
I guess I'm gonna have to smoke my last original OSOK...great contest idea Brian!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/09/2019 11:25 AM
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/09/2019 11:25 AM
GF and I went and got our marriage license yesterday, so I had to burn some nice ones...
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(https://i.imgur.com/BJdcij8.png)
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(https://i.imgur.com/BJdcij8.png)
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 11/09/2019 03:00 PM
Post by: ninfiction on 11/09/2019 03:00 PM
Congrats Ryan!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Chefjohn on 11/09/2019 04:49 PM
Post by: Chefjohn on 11/09/2019 04:49 PM
Congrats Ryan.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: StogieDad on 11/09/2019 05:53 PM
Post by: StogieDad on 11/09/2019 05:53 PM
Here is one...a Fuente Hemingway Untold Story from 2014. Rarely have time for these big boys but it is indeed special. Figured Bama/LSU was as good a time as any.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Cfickter on 11/11/2019 06:59 AM
Post by: Cfickter on 11/11/2019 06:59 AM
Well here is one entry
The cigar is a very rare 2007 Camacho Liberty given to me by the very enabler who inspired this contest. So I thought very fitting. Had it for a number of years, always looking for the perfect occasion. Had it scheduled for my daughter's wedding in over two years ago, ended up smoking another cigar.
(http://www.cigargeeks.com/gallery/22769-2F582D57-461D-49EF-B558-5126C329BA97.jpg)
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Brlesq on 11/11/2019 08:46 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/11/2019 08:46 AM
Glad you enjoyed it, old friend!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 11/11/2019 09:10 AM
Post by: ninfiction on 11/11/2019 09:10 AM
Awesome guys! Keep em coming!
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: 05Venturer on 11/11/2019 06:36 PM
Post by: 05Venturer on 11/11/2019 06:36 PM
Been saving for awhile now but Hell I may not make it thru the Holidays
May as well smoke it up
Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree
May as well smoke it up
Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/11/2019 06:39 PM
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/11/2019 06:39 PM
Quote05Venturer - 11/11/2019 7:36 PM
Been saving for awhile now but Hell I may not make it thru the Holidays
May as well smoke it up
Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree
Nice! How was it?
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: 05Venturer on 11/11/2019 07:53 PM
Post by: 05Venturer on 11/11/2019 07:53 PM
QuoteAdwinistrator - 11/11/2019 6:39 PMQuote05Venturer - 11/11/2019 7:36 PM
Been saving for awhile now but Hell I may not make it thru the Holidays
May as well smoke it up
Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree
Nice! How was it?
Fantastic :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: 05Venturer on 11/12/2019 04:59 PM
Post by: 05Venturer on 11/12/2019 04:59 PM
Been saving this Partagas (Cuban) Culebras for a couple years or so since I got it from Emerson. Due to this contest it is now Party Time.
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: bstessl on 11/12/2019 05:38 PM
Post by: bstessl on 11/12/2019 05:38 PM
Quote05Venturer - 11/12/2019 4:59 PM Been saving this Partagas (Cuban) Culebras for a couple years or so since I got it from Emerson. Due to this contest it is now Party Time.
Part 1
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Cfickter on 11/15/2019 07:05 AM
Post by: Cfickter on 11/15/2019 07:05 AM
My choice for a cigar was the Davidoff Year of the DOG. I got this cigar in an amazing deal from a fellow Geek, but I won’t RAT him out. I wasn’t sure if I should attempt this fighting a cold and being a little HORSE. As I SNAKEd thru the house out to my usual smoking spot, all the time Eye of the TIGER playing in my head. Rather than MONKEY around with worrying about pre-light traditions I jumped right in. But I wanted to be careful not to hot bOX it.
After it was all done I thought about lighting second but didn’t want to be a PIG. Is this cigar the GOAT, who knows? I was only hoping this smoke would DRAGON as long as possible. If you have not smoked one then I can only go back to a line from a John Wayne movie as ROOSTER Cogburn “I can do nothing for you, son.”
(http://www.cigargeeks.com/gallery/22769-093597B2-E3F1-4713-84C2-B26D96E138D2.jpg)
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 11/15/2019 10:28 AM
Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 11/15/2019 10:28 AM
:biggrin: Chuck the word smith over here!! Lol nicely done brother :smoker:
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Kid Montana on 11/15/2019 08:09 PM
Post by: Kid Montana on 11/15/2019 08:09 PM
In the Special Occasions 3.0 pass, I picked up a seriously aged Zinp Platinum 10 Salomon... I figured it'd be a good special occasion cigar but I'm burning it tonight.
(https://i.imgur.com/EiycXrs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8XqejZd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EiycXrs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8XqejZd.jpg)
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Brlesq on 11/16/2019 02:15 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/16/2019 02:15 PM
I was saving my last Quai d'Orsay Imperiales (discontinued) from a 2006 box for a special occasion to smoke on a long, warm day since its a 2+ hour smoke. Rather, here I am today smoking it in 23 degrees for no good reason other than I felt like it! :smoker:
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: wescat on 11/17/2019 08:37 AM
Post by: wescat on 11/17/2019 08:37 AM
I totally agree with the premise of your contest Brian. More smoking, less hoarding. This cigar is special to me cuz I'm a Camacho whore, it's a Liberty, and they ain't never gonna make any more.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 11/17/2019 12:07 PM
Post by: ninfiction on 11/17/2019 12:07 PM
Excellent, all of you. It's cool to see some of the cigars that are being hoarded.
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: appollo on 11/18/2019 04:40 AM
Post by: appollo on 11/18/2019 04:40 AM
Well got into my stash.The first one to go Drew Estate Ratzilla.Nice stick
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: appollo on 11/18/2019 04:43 AM
Post by: appollo on 11/18/2019 04:43 AM
Well the next one to bite the dust is a Padron 1926 Robust
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: appollo on 11/18/2019 03:47 PM
Post by: appollo on 11/18/2019 03:47 PM
Smoking a Warped Flor de ValleI received from Micheal [Stogiedad] in the 2018 Birthday pass.What a great time to smoke it
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/18/2019 03:55 PM
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/18/2019 03:55 PM
Quoteappollo - 11/18/2019 4:47 PM
Smoking a Warped La Hacienda Superiores that I received from Micheal [Stogiedad] in the 2018 Birthday pass.What a great time to smoke it
I think that's a Warped Flor del Valle...
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: appollo on 11/18/2019 03:59 PM
Post by: appollo on 11/18/2019 03:59 PM
This stick I think came from Brian;s stash.Les Chatteaux.really enjoyed this one
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 11/19/2019 11:20 AM
Post by: ninfiction on 11/19/2019 11:20 AM
Quoteappollo - 11/18/2019 3:59 PM
This stick I think came from Brian;s stash.Les Chatteaux.really enjoyed this one
Yes I think that one did. Glad you enjoyed it!
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: McBryde on 11/19/2019 05:25 PM
Post by: McBryde on 11/19/2019 05:25 PM
Quote05Venturer - 11/12/2019 4:59 PM
Been saving this Partagas (Cuban) Culebras for a couple years or so since I got it from Emerson. Due to this contest it is now Party Time.
How was the first of three Kent?
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Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 11/20/2019 08:10 AM
Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 11/20/2019 08:10 AM
Figure I better enter at least once!!! I smoked a Feral Pig at the Iowa/ Minnesota game last weekend, they play for the "Floyd of Rosedale" trophy, which is a....wait for it....PIG! :biggrin:
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/24/2019 07:23 AM
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/24/2019 07:23 AM
Seeing as I got hitched yesterday, I kind of had a good reason to burn the treasure...
Cohiba Behike BHK 52
Ramon Allones E.R. (2014) Suiza Perfectos
Opus X Forbidden X 2014 BBMF
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Muestra de Saka Unicorn
I was also feeding the in-laws some very nice sticks :biggrin:
FIL:
-Padron 50th Anniversary "The Hammer"
-Davidoff The Master Selection 2007
-Arturo Fuente Don Arturo Destino al Siglo de Familia
MIL:
-Davidoff Year of the Sheep
-Opus X Perfecxion 888
-Paul Garmirian No. 1 (rolled in '96)
I believe the cigar gods have been appeased by these sacrifices!
Cohiba Behike BHK 52
Ramon Allones E.R. (2014) Suiza Perfectos
Opus X Forbidden X 2014 BBMF
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Muestra de Saka Unicorn
I was also feeding the in-laws some very nice sticks :biggrin:
FIL:
-Padron 50th Anniversary "The Hammer"
-Davidoff The Master Selection 2007
-Arturo Fuente Don Arturo Destino al Siglo de Familia
MIL:
-Davidoff Year of the Sheep
-Opus X Perfecxion 888
-Paul Garmirian No. 1 (rolled in '96)
I believe the cigar gods have been appeased by these sacrifices!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Brlesq on 11/24/2019 09:24 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/24/2019 09:24 AM
Congratulations, Ryan!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/24/2019 09:43 AM
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/24/2019 09:43 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 11/24/2019 10:24 AM
Congratulations, Ryan!
Thank you Bruce!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: appollo on 11/24/2019 10:36 AM
Post by: appollo on 11/24/2019 10:36 AM
Congrats Ryan
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Kid Montana on 11/24/2019 11:02 AM
Post by: Kid Montana on 11/24/2019 11:02 AM
WOAH, nice way to celebrate.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 11/24/2019 03:05 PM
Post by: ninfiction on 11/24/2019 03:05 PM
Fantastic Ryan! Congrats!
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 11/24/2019 03:12 PM
Post by: ninfiction on 11/24/2019 03:12 PM
I figure I better post at least 1 for my own contest. I've smoked a few this month that I've been hoarding and glad you guys have been too.
I smoked an LFD Limitado III. Given to me by Bruce. This cigar was fantastic, oily, cold draw and aroma was like a chocolate/fudge brownie fresh out of the oven. So smooth and flavorful for an 11 year old cigar. Thank you Bruce it was wonderful!
I smoked an LFD Limitado III. Given to me by Bruce. This cigar was fantastic, oily, cold draw and aroma was like a chocolate/fudge brownie fresh out of the oven. So smooth and flavorful for an 11 year old cigar. Thank you Bruce it was wonderful!
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: appollo on 11/25/2019 05:11 AM
Post by: appollo on 11/25/2019 05:11 AM
Had a couple great sticks on the weekend First was a CH Angels Anvil 2019 on Sat.and Tatuaje TAA2014
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: MusicCity on 11/25/2019 12:59 PM
Post by: MusicCity on 11/25/2019 12:59 PM
Congratulations on the marriage Ryan!
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Brlesq on 11/25/2019 01:46 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/25/2019 01:46 PM
Quoteninfiction - 11/24/2019 4:12 PM
I figure I better post at least 1 for my own contest. I've smoked a few this month that I've been hoarding and glad you guys have been too.
I smoked an LFD Limitado III. Given to me by Bruce. This cigar was fantastic, oily, cold draw and aroma was like a chocolate/fudge brownie fresh out of the oven. So smooth and flavorful for an 11 year old cigar. Thank you Bruce it was wonderful!
Glad that you enjoyed it, Brian!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: StogieDad on 11/26/2019 09:48 PM
Post by: StogieDad on 11/26/2019 09:48 PM
Davidoffs are usually pretty special. I don’t have many. And this one is no exception. Davidoff 702 Series Special R
(http://www.cigargeeks.com/../../3c7d9d48-82b6-4d6d-a4a0-e6e8f6b0a3a0)
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: nickthafish on 11/27/2019 11:02 AM
Post by: nickthafish on 11/27/2019 11:02 AM
It's been so windy and s**tty outside I haven't smoked a thing since I got back from California. Hopefully no wind during this holiday weekend so I can finally get it on the fun, no wind would actually be a special occasion!
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: StogieDad on 11/28/2019 07:52 PM
Post by: StogieDad on 11/28/2019 07:52 PM
Padron Black No.89 TAA I was looking for a good opportunity to break out. Thanksgiving and the Saints/Falcons seems like as good a time as any.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 11/28/2019 08:42 PM
Post by: ninfiction on 11/28/2019 08:42 PM
2 days left guys. Supposed to snow for like 30 hours here the next couple days. Sometime late Saturday Night after a few ounces of bourbon and a couple beers I'll try to figure our a winner of this contest. Thanks to everyone that has entered, it's fun seeing the good s**t get smoked!
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: nickthafish on 11/28/2019 09:38 PM
Post by: nickthafish on 11/28/2019 09:38 PM
Finally got to smoke. 2015 Las Calaveras, pretty nice smoke!
https://imgur.com/a/T4jvzvl
https://imgur.com/a/T4jvzvl
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: nirab on 11/30/2019 11:42 AM
Post by: nirab on 11/30/2019 11:42 AM
Broke out a Tatuaje Bone Marrow today. I had been looking for one of these, and was lucky enough to get one in a recent CG pass. Today is the last day to enter the contest, and this is the last day that I will have a Tat Bone Marrow in my collection. Thanks for the contest!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: nirab on 11/30/2019 11:42 AM
Post by: nirab on 11/30/2019 11:42 AM
Broke out a Tatuaje Bone Marrow today. I had been looking for one of these, and was lucky enough to get one in a recent CG pass. Today is the last day to enter the contest, and this is the last day that I will have a Tat Bone Marrow in my collection. Thanks for the contest!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/30/2019 12:18 PM
Post by: Adwinistrator on 11/30/2019 12:18 PM
Quotenirab - 11/30/2019 12:42 PM
Broke out a Tatuaje Bone Marrow today. I had been looking for one of these, and was lucky enough to get one in a recent CG pass. Today is the last day to enter the contest, and this is the last day that I will have a Tat Bone Marrow in my collection. Thanks for the contest!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
I have a feeling I contributed that cigar!
What did you think?
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 12/01/2019 01:25 PM
Post by: ninfiction on 12/01/2019 01:25 PM
Thanks very much to all who entered. I tallied 28 cigars that will no longer be hoarded. Well done!
I put everyone who entered in a spreadsheet in the order they posted. 1 for each cigar smoked and used random.org to pick a number.
22 came up...the winner is non other than ninfiction. Woot! I get to smoke more cigars I've been hoarding instead of sending them away!
I put everyone who entered in a spreadsheet in the order they posted. 1 for each cigar smoked and used random.org to pick a number.
22 came up...the winner is non other than ninfiction. Woot! I get to smoke more cigars I've been hoarding instead of sending them away!
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Brlesq on 12/01/2019 01:50 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/01/2019 01:50 PM
:lmao: :lmao: Congrats to the winner!
Good contest, Brian!
Title: RE: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: appollo on 12/01/2019 02:00 PM
Post by: appollo on 12/01/2019 02:00 PM
Congrats Brian.Burn the hoard. :-)
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 12/01/2019 04:20 PM
Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 12/01/2019 04:20 PM
Great contest! Congrats!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Brlesq on 12/01/2019 05:02 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/01/2019 05:02 PM
I hope that you send yourself something nice, like a special occasion cigar!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Kid Montana on 12/01/2019 05:53 PM
Post by: Kid Montana on 12/01/2019 05:53 PM
Great contest Ryan, thanks for running it!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 12/01/2019 06:39 PM
Post by: ninfiction on 12/01/2019 06:39 PM
QuoteKid Montana - 12/1/2019 5:53 PM
Great contest Ryan, thanks for running it!
Thanks Don!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: nirab on 12/01/2019 08:31 PM
Post by: nirab on 12/01/2019 08:31 PM
Congrats Brian!! :lmao: :lmao:
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Cfickter on 12/02/2019 06:50 AM
Post by: Cfickter on 12/02/2019 06:50 AM
Quoteninfiction - 12/1/2019 7:39 PMQuoteKid Montana - 12/1/2019 5:53 PM Great contest Ryan, thanks for running it!Thanks Don!
This happens more than you think (http://www.cigargeeks.com/../images/emoticons/lmao.gif)(http://www.cigargeeks.com/../images/emoticons/lmao.gif)(http://www.cigargeeks.com/../images/emoticons/lmao.gif)
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Brlesq on 12/02/2019 09:31 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/02/2019 09:31 AM
QuoteCfickter - 12/2/2019 7:50 AMQuoteninfiction - 12/1/2019 7:39 PMQuoteKid Montana - 12/1/2019 5:53 PM Great contest Ryan, thanks for running it!Thanks Don!This happens more than you think (http://www.cigargeeks.com/../images/emoticons/lmao.gif)(http://www.cigargeeks.com/../images/emoticons/lmao.gif)(http://www.cigargeeks.com/../images/emoticons/lmao.gif)
Sometimes it even happens in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia. :biggrin:
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Adwinistrator on 12/06/2019 12:22 PM
Post by: Adwinistrator on 12/06/2019 12:22 PM
Turns out Brian might have been having a bit of a chuckle over here with winning his own contest and all... :lmao:
Received this in the mail yesterday, and am completely blown away! Incredible selection, with a very kind note as well. Thanks again Brian, really looking forward to smoking these beauties!
(https://i.imgur.com/1gaBcc5.png)
Received this in the mail yesterday, and am completely blown away! Incredible selection, with a very kind note as well. Thanks again Brian, really looking forward to smoking these beauties!
(https://i.imgur.com/1gaBcc5.png)
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Cfickter on 12/06/2019 12:25 PM
Post by: Cfickter on 12/06/2019 12:25 PM
Nicely done Brian, congrats to Adwinsitrator
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: nirab on 12/06/2019 12:50 PM
Post by: nirab on 12/06/2019 12:50 PM
Sneaky Brian!! Well done! :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: benchjockey on 12/06/2019 12:51 PM
Post by: benchjockey on 12/06/2019 12:51 PM
Wow, that's a top quality prize package!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: appollo on 12/06/2019 01:25 PM
Post by: appollo on 12/06/2019 01:25 PM
Congrats Ryan.Nice prize Brian and a great contest
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: StogieDad on 12/06/2019 01:36 PM
Post by: StogieDad on 12/06/2019 01:36 PM
I knew that felt a little.....unfinished. Good one brother. Nice selection.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Brlesq on 12/06/2019 01:59 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/06/2019 01:59 PM
Nicely done, Brian! Always keep'em guessing! Great cigar prize pack.
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: ninfiction on 12/06/2019 08:56 PM
Post by: ninfiction on 12/06/2019 08:56 PM
Congrats Ryan! He was the actual winner. I'm very surprised no one called me out for winning my own contest. I must have too much "cred" here or something.
Thanks to everyone that smoked the good ones!
Thanks to everyone that smoked the good ones!
Title: Re: No More Special Occasion Cigars...Contest
Post by: Brlesq on 12/06/2019 09:09 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/06/2019 09:09 PM
Quoteninfiction - 12/6/2019 9:56 PM
Congrats Ryan! He was the actual winner. I'm very surprised no one called me out for winning my own contest. I must have too much "cred" here or something.
. . . or something . . . :lmao: :lmao: