I'm gonna get this fired up so we can get our "kids" picked by Dec 1st. I know I am running a bit behind schedule here so I apologize in advance but life has been crazy.
We still should be able to pull this off .
It's a bit past that time of year, time to get the Secret Santa rolling again. Here's how it works:
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SIGNING UP THANX
Let me know in this thread if you are interested in participating. You must have achieved Veteran status or higher to be part of this. The cutoff date to get your name in will be November 8th, no exceptions will be made to this. You will then be assigned, at random, another person from the list to play Santa for. You will send your recipient a total of six cigars. This will include 5 good quality sticks, which you think your recipient will enjoy. One of these five sticks should be designated as a New Years Eve smoke, typically people have done this with the highest end or most rare stick they send, though this is not required. The sixth cigar you send is the "Lump of Coal" cigar, and should be a smoke that would be worthy of giving to a cigar mooch or annoying relative.
The cigars MUST be sent in time to arrive before Christmas. Please take into account that mail is typically a little slower at that time of year. Also, please remember this is a SECRET Santa, you aren't supposed to let your recipient know you are their Santa. (Until the gift arrives, anyway.)
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS 11/30/2021 AT 11:59 PM
Santas
Nirab
Juglepete
Headfirst
Appollo
Otter
Ninfiction
KId Montana
Adwinistrator
johncw
jharrisx5
Cfickter
Count me IN!! Thank you Kent for putting in the effort to keep this great CG tradition alive!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
I'm in, thanks.
In as always, thanks for running this again Kent! :dancing:
Put me in
I'm in and thanks!!
yep, I'm in
I'm IN!
I'll participate this year as well.
8 in so far
C'mon Geeks, join in the Celebration :bump:
Quote05Venturer - 11/21/2021 8:48 AM
8 in so far
C'mon Geeks, join in the Celebration :bump:
If any of you are eligible, and haven't done this before, I suggest you sign up!! This is one of the BEST CG traditions ever!! :biggrin:
I'll join in this year!
Smurf me in please!
I join in
That brings us up to 11 :-)
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One day left to get in on our Annual CG Secret Santa :party:
Lets GO!
Ok Santas, kids are picked and I will be messaging you with your lucky kiddo shortly
Everyone should have gotten a message with your kiddo.
Reminder if you do not publicly display your address please send it to me ASAP and I will get it to Santa.
Also if you do not know your kids addy, let me know and I will get it for you.
Thanks again for being part of this :biggrin:
Got my kid will get the parcel out on Monday.
Santa's gift is on the way
Quoteappollo - 12/6/2021 2:42 PM
Santa's gift is on the way
Excellent :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Quote05Venturer - 12/3/2021 9:22 AM
Everyone should have gotten a message with your kiddo.
Reminder if you do not publicly display your address please send it to me ASAP and I will get it to Santa.
Also if you do not know your kids addy, let me know and I will get it for you.
Thanks again for being part of this :biggrin:
and...don't forget to post a wish list...or, ya gonna get what ya git! :biggrin: :shy:
On the way
On the sleigh and on the way. Ho Ho Ho!
Excitement is building :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
My kid's package is all boxed up and will Smurf out tomorrow...almost feel sorry for the poor wishlist...
Had to get a snorkel to help me 'cuz I was digging deep in the vault...merry Smurf-mas!
When Chuck says it's on its' way he ain't foolin'! His present landed today. I had just updated my list to include a lot of Oscar stuff I've never tried but would like to since I tend to really enjoy his stuff. Chuck hit me with 5 Oscar sticks I've never tried and a jaw dropping New Year's Eve smoke that I've never had either. :-0
Thank you Chuck!! :thanx:
Quoteheadfirst - 12/8/2021 4:11 PM
When Chuck says it's on its' way he ain't foolin'! His present landed today. I had just updated my list to include a lot of Oscar stuff I've never tried but would like to since I tend to really enjoy his stuff. Chuck hit me with 5 Oscar sticks I've never tried and a jaw dropping New Year's Eve smoke that I've never had either. :-0
Thank you Chuck!! :thanx:
:bigthumbs: :bigthumbs:
Nice!
Mine is boxed up and ready to go out tomorrow...
NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JIM DANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Right On Chuck.
Nice gift. :thumbsup:
My kiddo's gift was delivered yesterday.
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:-0 :-0 :-0 Well done Santa Chuck :biggrin:
Adwinistrator dropped some awesome sticks down the chimney. His selection is right in my wheelhouse and can't wait to smoke them. Thanks again Ryan!!!
Mine is on its' way.
Quoteheadfirst - 12/8/2021 4:11 PM When Chuck says it's on its' way he ain't foolin'! His present landed today. I had just updated my list to include a lot of Oscar stuff I've never tried but would like to since I tend to really enjoy his stuff. Chuck hit me with 5 Oscar sticks I've never tried and a jaw dropping New Year's Eve smoke that I've never had either. :-0 Thank you Chuck!! :thanx:
enjoy! I’m a huge Oscar fan also. We had the Super Fly in stock at the shop but only in 6x60. Wasn’t sure if that was in ur profile
Another Happy Christmas Kiddo
:thumbsup:
Another great gift from Santa. :thumbsup:
Gifts are looking good!!
I think I checked off almost everything on my Kid's Christmas list, its going out today!
Damn, nice job so far guys!
I'm hoping for a Saturday departure...definitely Saturday.
My present went out yesterday!
Santa Otter sent me some gifts, and they do not disappoint. Great selection with some serious age, as well as an ONI coin that is quite cool. Thank you Santa!
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Opus X Perfecxion X [2016]
Tatuaje Exclusive Series (S&S 2020) 3
Vivalo Serie Exclusivo Belicoso [2015]
Fratello (core line) Firecracker [2018]
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Firecracker [2016]
Studio 21 No. 3
Santa is awesome.Great gift
So much awesomeness
Great job so far Santas :dancing: :dancing:
Holy Smurf-balls...I've been Smurfed by a super secret Santa named Kid Montana!
Literally smashed my wish list with a Viaje Carolina Reaper (lump o coal) Anejo 888, AF Rosado 858, Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder LE, and an Esplendido from 2000 for New Year's Eve!
To top it all off is a bottle of Havana Club 7 year rum...the real deal from the island! Amazing!!
So the bad news...the USPS was none too gentle and the bottle of rum was busted. Such a tragedy! Luckily the amazing cigars are intact and aren't even rum infused which is a miracle!
Thank you so much for the amazing gift...I'm truly blessed and I hope you, and your family are as well in this holiday season!
Oh...if anyone is interested in helping me post photos please pm me an email address and I'll send photos your way...I can never get them to look right...maybe because I'm always posting with my phone.
Damn shame about the bottle, but enjoy the cigars Jason!
Oh I will enjoy...with enthusiasm
I'm always ready to help a smurf in need, here are Jason's pics:
Some great looking sticks there ,the broken Rum sucks I drink A little of that brand myself[neat] :thumbsup:
QuoteAdwinistrator - 12/13/2021 12:59 AM
Santa Otter sent me some gifts, and they do not disappoint. Great selection with some serious age, as well as an ONI coin that is quite cool. Thank you Santa!
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Opus X Perfecxion X [2016]
Tatuaje Exclusive Series (S&S 2020) 3
Vivalo Serie Exclusivo Belicoso [2015]
Fratello (core line) Firecracker [2018]
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Firecracker [2016]
Studio 21 No. 3
I'm glad you like 'em - enjoy!!
Ol' Saint John hit me good today! Thanks for the sticks brother, ya hit the wish list but good!! Merry Christmas Y'all!! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Santa Stephen (Appollo) hit me hard, no joke, I found my mailbox on the ground! Thanks brother!
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Great looking sticks guys, well done everyone!
QuoteOtter - 12/16/2021 7:17 PM
Santa Stephen (Appollo) hit me hard, no joke, I found my mailbox on the ground! Thanks brother!
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Glad they made it Jay in almost record time.Enjoy the selection.
Santa finally left beeuudaful Buda today, and Christmas sticks are on the way!! :biggrin:
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Santa Pete aka JunglePete slayed my stocking this weekend. Unbelievable and extremely generous. Pete sent an awesome selection of cigars, some treats, a beer and some whiskey. I think the week between Christmas and New Years will be extra enjoyable this year.
Thanks brother!
Nice touch with the "other than cigar" stocking stuffers Pete!
wow that must have been some size pkg from Santa.Brian you must of been a real good boy. :-)
Great job Santas!!! Only 4 gifts left with 4 days left until Christmas HO HO HO
Quote05Venturer - 12/21/2021 10:55 AM
Great job Santas!!! Only 4 gifts left with 4 days left until Christmas HO HO HO
Santa shows that my SSP has been delivered today... :biggrin:
Package received this morning at 6:30am. A big thanks goes out to Brian (nirab) for a lovely selection of Christmas cigars.
1) Liga Privada H99
2) Illusione One Off 53+
3) Black Works Studio Hyena
4) JFR Lunatic Torch
5) Room 101 Uncle Lee
6) Nica Rustica
7) Java
8) Tabak Especial
Very sorry to his Smurfness for this very late posting. Received this a while ago.
I received (see link below, cannot get upload working) an awesome selection of cigars from Jason. Already working thru some!
http://www.cigargeeks.com/gallery/22769-874D081A-779F-46AB-A77E-74952175A159.jpg
2013 Camacho Liberty Series
AVO 25th Anniversary
Liga Privada Unico UF-13
Tatuaje 2014 TAA Release
Sultan Cigars
Tatuaje CiGWAR (which untill now I had only seen in pictures)
Enjoy brother!
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Another great gift, :-)
Santa, thank you so much for my Christmas Present! I got them right before leaving town. I'm looking forward to each and every one!
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QuoteKid Montana - 12/24/2021 11:51 AM
Santa, thank you so much for my Christmas Present! I got them right before leaving town. I'm looking forward to each and every one!
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Nice. So who was your Santa??
You're welcome Dan, enjoy!!
QuoteBrlesq - 12/24/2021 10:22 AM
QuoteKid Montana - 12/24/2021 11:51 AM
Santa, thank you so much for my Christmas Present! I got them right before leaving town. I'm looking forward to each and every one!
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Nice. So who was your Santa??
Ninfiction
Due to a post office that is to busy over the holidays,I received my gift from Gary yesterday,you hit it out of the park my friend.
Well Done Santas :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:
Other than a couple Postal issues we had another great Secret Santa. Thanks again to everyone who participated this year,
Hopefully next year things are a bit more normal and we can get a few new members involved along with some more of our vetran geeks.
Happy New Year Geeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :party: :cheers: :singing:
Quote05Venturer - 12/30/2021 10:12 AM
Well Done Santas :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:
Other than a couple Postal issues we had another great Secret Santa. Thanks again to everyone who participated this year,
Hopefully next year things are a bit more normal and we can get a few new members involved along with some more of our vetran geeks.
Happy New Year Geeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :party: :cheers: :singing:
Thanks for making it happen!
Thanks for running again this year Kent. :-)