Since this hasn't been done in a while, I figured I would get one going again. Even though the holiday season is a while off, starting early will give as many people as possible the opportunity to participate.
Personally, I have 20-30 cigars I plan on sending to the troops in Afghanistan. Is there anyone else that would like to bomb the troops? If so, I will collect them and send one large care package.
For the newbies or for those that haven't participated - send as many as you want. Even a fiver will make a difference.
Feel free to PM me with any questions. Also, if you have any tips or suggestions, please post them here. :biggrin:
I'm in!
I'm in!
Sounds like a great idea. I'm sure I can dig up some.
-Paul
:bigthumbs:
I'm in.
Count me in too!
I'm in :bigthumbs:
Wow, thanks for the great response! For those that wish to participate, you can find my address on my profile. I will be in pocket at least through the end of next week, so send them when you can. :bigthumbs:
Once I've received all the packages, I will take some photos and get them shipped.
Thanks, everyone!
Im in :biggrin:
You know I'm in!
Me too!
:dancing:
Thanks for leading the way, Nathan. My contribution is on its way to you.
Give me the weekend to get my stuff together, and I will try and mail out Monday.
QuoteJackal - 8/5/2010 4:04 PM
Give me the weekend to get my stuff together, and I will try and mail out Monday.
Likewise here.
QuoteCigarBruin - 8/5/2010 4:00 PM
Thanks for leading the way, Nathan. My contribution is on its way to you.
Great - I'll be on the lookout. :biggrin:
How long until this is going to be sent out? I'd love to contribute, but don't have the spare funds at the moment.
Quotegitfiddl - 8/5/2010 4:05 PM
QuoteJackal - 8/5/2010 4:04 PM
Give me the weekend to get my stuff together, and I will try and mail out Monday.
Likewise here.
Me Too.
Quote1beerbaron - 8/5/2010 8:42 PM
How long until this is going to be sent out? I'd love to contribute, but don't have the spare funds at the moment.
There is no rush. I definitely want to get them out before the holiday season - mid-November at the latest. Since I've got some extra room in my humi, a couple months storing cigars won't be a problem.
So to answer your question, I'll hold off on sending the final package until everyone who wants to contribute can or early-November, whichever comes earlier. :biggrin:
QuoteCigarBruin - 8/5/2010 4:00 PM
Thanks for leading the way, Nathan. My contribution is on its way to you.
OH MY! I got your package today, Larry. Included were 45 cigars! Thank you so much for contributing - you are a fine BOTL.
great idea, count me in as well!
Great initiative , Nate! I'm definitely in. I'll send to you sometime October-ish. :usa:
Quotenwb - 8/5/2010 7:49 PM
Quote1beerbaron - 8/5/2010 8:42 PM
How long until this is going to be sent out? I'd love to contribute, but don't have the spare funds at the moment.
There is no rush. I definitely want to get them out before the holiday season - mid-November at the latest. Since I've got some extra room in my humi, a couple months storing cigars won't be a problem.
So to answer your question, I'll hold off on sending the final package until everyone who wants to contribute can or early-November, whichever comes earlier. :biggrin:
I'm in! E-mail your address to me to ship my donation to! :-)
I'm in. :usa:
Quotemike6206 - 8/7/2010 5:47 PM
I'm in! E-mail your address to me to ship my donation to! :-)
Just sent you a PM.
I am in as well. Thanks for organizing this, Nathan.
Quotenwb - 8/8/2010 2:26 PM
Quotemike6206 - 8/7/2010 5:47 PM
I'm in! E-mail your address to me to ship my donation to! :-)
Just sent you a PM.
Got it! Thanks!
Nathan, how about having some cigars drop shipped to your address? :?:
QuoteDocJazzRH - 8/8/2010 10:34 PM
Nathan, how about having some cigars drop shipped to your address? :?:
Not a problem. You have my address?
Quotenwb - 8/8/2010 7:43 PM
QuoteDocJazzRH - 8/8/2010 10:34 PM
Nathan, how about having some cigars drop shipped to your address? :?:
Not a problem. You have my address?
I have it indeed Nathan, I will look at buying two of things for a while and sharing...
QuoteDocJazzRH - 8/8/2010 10:57 PM
Quotenwb - 8/8/2010 7:43 PM
QuoteDocJazzRH - 8/8/2010 10:34 PM
Nathan, how about having some cigars drop shipped to your address? :?:
Not a problem. You have my address?
I have it indeed Nathan, I will look at buying two of things for a while and sharing...
Sounds great!
I'm in!
:bump:
Nathan, a box went out to you yesterday.
Should be there by Friday or Saturday.
:biggrin:
Quotedwig - 8/11/2010 8:44 AM
Nathan, a box went out to you yesterday.
Should be there by Friday or Saturday.
:biggrin:
Thanks David!
I just gave mine to akira last night. He hould be maling them out with his soon.
I just gave mine to akira last night. He hould be maling them out with his soon.
I just gave mine to akira last night. He hould be maling them out with his soon.
Alright cool, I get it. :biggrin:
Quotenwb - 8/11/2010 7:52 AM
Alright cool, I get it. :biggrin:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Just saw this. I was trying to post from my phone this morning and I was having reception issues. Looks like it went through loud and clear.
:biggrin:
:lmao: :lmao:
Quotemike6206 - 8/8/2010 5:44 PM
Quotenwb - 8/8/2010 2:26 PM
Quotemike6206 - 8/7/2010 5:47 PM
I'm in! E-mail your address to me to ship my donation to! :-)
Just sent you a PM.
Got it! Thanks!
Mike - I received your package in today's mail. Thank you for the more than generous donation!
sweet. sounds like i can still make the train then. im in. Ill ship out within the next couple of weeks, i could clean out my humi to make room for more mild cigars anyway!
For those of you that are interested in what all we are sending, I started a new humidor for the donations:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
As I receive packages and as time permits, I will update it.
Thanks again everyone!
I'm in too...I'll send them out monday or tuesday. Thanks again for organzing this...its very thoughtful of you...
I'm IN! Maybe we can kill 2 birds w/ one stone if Corey Gives us his
Blessing to let me hand you the pass Buddy! :shy:
Quotewhodeeni - 8/11/2010 9:17 PM
I'm IN! Maybe we can kill 2 birds w/ one stone if Corey Gives us his
Blessing to let me hand you the pass Buddy! :shy:
Thanks, Excel! We can meet up sometime in the coming week...
Quotenwb - 8/7/2010 3:45 PM
QuoteCigarBruin - 8/5/2010 4:00 PM
Thanks for leading the way, Nathan. My contribution is on its way to you.
OH MY! I got your package today, Larry. Included were 45 cigars! Thank you so much for contributing - you are a fine BOTL.
Damn, that's about the number of cigars I have total! Way to go Larry!
Quotenwb - 8/7/2010 1:45 PM
QuoteCigarBruin - 8/5/2010 4:00 PM
Thanks for leading the way, Nathan. My contribution is on its way to you.
OH MY! I got your package today, Larry. Included were 45 cigars! Thank you so much for contributing - you are a fine BOTL.
Larry steps up strong! nice work!!!
Quotedwig - 8/11/2010 8:44 AM
Nathan, a box went out to you yesterday.
Should be there by Friday or Saturday.
:biggrin:
Got the package today, David. Thanks for the great contribution!
I can see I'm probably going to have to break out the old coolidor. :biggrin:
Two more packages received. Thank you for your donations, Jason (jackal) and Armin (Kola)!
:biggrin:
Cool. Thanks again for organizing this Nathan.
Quotekola - 8/16/2010 7:42 PM
Cool. Thanks again for organizing this Nathan.
DITTO... :cool:
Quotekola - 8/16/2010 10:42 PM
Cool. Thanks again for organizing this Nathan.
Not a problem. It is the least I can do for our people in uniform...
Is the virtual humidor up to date? It shows 73 sticks so far. Lets get it above 100.
QuoteJackal - 8/17/2010 1:57 PM
Is the virtual humidor up to date? It shows 73 sticks so far. Lets get it above 100.
Planned on updating tonight - I have three packages to add, which will definitely put it over 100. :biggrin:
W00T !!!
OK, let's see if we can hit 150.
I want to send a few when I get the chance.
Quotelowpro75 - 8/17/2010 2:22 PM
I want to send a few when I get the chance.
Send them when you want - I'll be collecting for a couple of months.
Mine and Nicks (NesTek) will be going out in the next couple of days.
QuoteJackal - 8/17/2010 1:57 PM
Is the virtual humidor up to date? It shows 73 sticks so far. Lets get it above 100.
Humidor has been updated - we are already at 136 cigars!
http://www.cigargeeks.com/humidor/default.asp?action=&hid=547&set=curr
Quoteakira - 8/17/2010 1:53 PM
Mine and Nicks (NesTek) will be going out in the next couple of days.
Thanks Mike!
Quotenwb - 8/17/2010 7:29 PM
QuoteJackal - 8/17/2010 1:57 PM
Is the virtual humidor up to date? It shows 73 sticks so far. Lets get it above 100.
Humidor has been updated - we are already at 136 cigars!
http://www.cigargeeks.com/humidor/default.asp?action=&hid=547&set=curr
Oops on the URL ... this one still works though ...
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
Quotekola - 8/17/2010 5:05 PM
Quotenwb - 8/17/2010 7:29 PM
QuoteJackal - 8/17/2010 1:57 PM
Is the virtual humidor up to date? It shows 73 sticks so far. Lets get it above 100.
Humidor has been updated - we are already at 136 cigars!
http://www.cigargeeks.com/humidor/default.asp?action=&hid=547&set=curr
Oops on the URL ... this one still works though ...
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
Amazing how many there are already. And still more to come.
:-0
Thanks, Armin. Forgot to post the public URL.
I'm on vacation this week, but I want to get some out when I get back.
-Paul
Quotenwb - 8/17/2010 8:15 PM
Thanks, Armin. Forgot to post the public URL.
No problem Nathan. I know how you're getting old and all :biggrin:
QuoteSenorPablo - 8/17/2010 10:10 PM
I'm on vacation this week, but I want to get some out when I get back.
-Paul
Sounds good. :biggrin:
Got another package, this one from DocJazzRH. Thanks for the donation!
We are up to 165 cigars....
:bump:
Link to Virtual Humi:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
Nathan, cbid finally contacted me. They decided to do a replacement instead of back order - should still be the same brand, just a bigger size :-)
Tracking #1Z00437YPP01165555
Looks like the package is being processed and scanned at every town and teepee between Bethlehem and your place. :confused:
Thanks Armin! I'll look for them on Monday. :biggrin:
Quotenwb - 8/18/2010 4:40 PM
Got another package, this one from DocJazzRH. Thanks for the donation!
We are up to 165 cigars....
Happy to participate, thanks ... :-)
Quotekola - 8/20/2010 4:10 PM
Nathan, cbid finally contacted me. They decided to do a replacement instead of back order - should still be the same brand, just a bigger size :-)
Tracking #1Z00437YPP01165555
Looks like the package is being processed and scanned at every town and teepee between Bethlehem and your place. :confused:
Got the package yesterday. We now have 185 cigars... :bigthumbs:
Ding, ding, ding...we hit 200 today with Rich's (Ratboy) donation. Way to go everyone!
Nathan - You're not sending these out for another month or two, right? I want to get some to you next month.
QuoteBrlesq - 8/25/2010 8:06 PM
Nathan - You're not sending these out for another month or two, right? I want to get some to you next month.
No, I'm probably going to wait until mid to late October. Send them when you can. :biggrin:
Thanks again for putting this together!
Paul - I got your package today. Thanks for the donation!
Mine and NESTek's are ready to go out tomorrow.
Shipping Confirm is 9405 5036 9930 0333 1623 06
Quotenwb - 9/2/2010 6:48 PM
Paul - I got your package today. Thanks for the donation!
Great! Thanks for organizing the effort.
-Paul
Quoteakira - 9/2/2010 7:07 PM
Mine and NESTek's are ready to go out tomorrow.
Got the package today. Thanks for the donation!
I'll update the virtual humi in the next day or two. :biggrin:
Mike/Nick - there were 6 unbanded cigars, 3 at 6 x 60 and 3 at 5 x 50. Any ideas of what they were?
Just keeping it current.
Quotenwb - 9/7/2010 6:19 PM
Mike/Nick - there were 6 unbanded cigars, 3 at 6 x 60 and 3 at 5 x 50. Any ideas of what they were?
If I'm correct (can't remember exactly, or what Mike put in), but they should be:
~ 6 x 60 is the JDN Clasico Criollo, No. 1
~ 5 x 50 is the Perdomo Fresh Rolled Wheel
Mike, correct me if I'm wrong.
QuoteNES Tek - 9/14/2010 7:35 PM
Quotenwb - 9/7/2010 6:19 PM
Mike/Nick - there were 6 unbanded cigars, 3 at 6 x 60 and 3 at 5 x 50. Any ideas of what they were?
If I'm correct (can't remember exactly, or what Mike put in), but they should be:
~ 6 x 60 is the JDN Clasico Criollo, No. 1
~ 5 x 50 is the Perdomo Fresh Rolled Wheel
Mike, correct me if I'm wrong.
The 6x60s are padilla '68 golden bears. You are correct on the perdomos.
Got it - updated the humidor. Thanks!
Rich (lowpro) sent a contribution with his bomb. Thanks Rich!
I'll be out of touch for a couple of weeks, but plan to get a package out to you when I get back, around the 6th. Hope that's not too late...
QuoteDennisA - 9/20/2010 10:23 PM
I'll be out of touch for a couple of weeks, but plan to get a package out to you when I get back, around the 6th. Hope that's not too late...
Nope - send it when you can.
Can you put up a fresh link to the humidor? The one previously put up shows 900 cigars and is filled with premiums. I think that it is your normal one.
QuoteJackal - 9/21/2010 11:05 AM
Can you put up a fresh link to the humidor? The one previously put up shows 900 cigars and is filled with premiums. I think that it is your normal one.
My normal humidor was also public, so it was combining both. I made mine private, so this should be accurate now:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
Nate - My contribution to this worthy cause is coming your way. Dropped it off at the Post Office at lunch. Mailed it Priority. You should have it Friday or Saturday.
Bruce - thanks! I'll be looking for it.
Mine are on the way. They should arrive next Friday.
Bruce - got your package. Thanks for the contribution.
I'll update the virtual humidor sometime this week.
I received another package, this one from 87North. Thanks!
We are up to 273 cigars! :dancing:
Quotenwb - 9/28/2010 7:49 PM
I received another package, this one from 87North. Thanks!
We are up to 273 cigars! :dancing:
Glad they made it. :-)
Holy SH!T, Neil! We just had the mother load of Cigars for Troops package land here in GA.
100 CIGARS!
Wow. There are going to be some grateful servicemen and servicewomen.
Wow, that is a sight to behold. Shukpaw is on a rampage!
:-0 Amazing!
Wow! Unbelievable donation Neil! Very nice! :bigthumbs:
-Paul
Very generous indeed.
Very, very generous of you, Neil. I'm sure those will bring a lot of hours of pleasure to our deserving troops! :usa: :bigthumbs:
PS Nathan - You often complain about the midget pics, but we sure could have gone without seeing a pic of your gnarly toe! :biggrin:
Wow...Outstanding contribution to the cause there Neil. Hats off...
QuoteBrlesq - 10/2/2010 10:48 AM
PS Nathan - You often complain about the midget pics, but we sure could have gone without seeing a pic of your gnarly toe! :biggrin:
:lmao:
I didn't even notice that was in the pic. That is truly a gnarly toe - I split it down the middle with a hatchet when I was 5 years old. :-(
Alright, everyone. I'm going to wrap this up - all donations need to be in by the end of October. If you plan on sending a package, please let me know.
Since we've had such a great response, I've decided to break this up into at least two care packages, depending on how many more cigars come in. Right now, we have 373:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
That being said, some of you have expressed interest in helping cover shipping costs. If you have not donated cigars and would prefer to make a small monetary donation, please let me know.
Thanks everyone for making this a success! I'll be sure to take plenty of pictures before sending them out to the troops. :biggrin:
This thing is already big. Then Neil comes in and drops 100 cigars on the load. Damn!
I definitely want to try and get some stuff to you. I am currently ordering a few things that should be here within a week or so...I might try and put some fivers together! I don't got the greatest stuff but I'm sure they'll enjoy it nonetheless!
QuoteFeynix - 10/7/2010 8:15 PM
I definitely want to try and get some stuff to you. I am currently ordering a few things that should be here within a week or so...I might try and put some fivers together! I don't got the greatest stuff but I'm sure they'll enjoy it nonetheless!
Very nice gesture - let me know.
Hey guys,
So I won Nathan's Maple Curtain contest and wanted to donate my winnings to cigars for the troops. Nathan is putting together a 5er that we'll be sending down from up north. Just a heads up that it's on its way. Not to sure what's going to be sent, as I'm going to leave the selection to him.
Just wanted you guys to know it's coming! Hope these boys get there quickly and make the shipment.
Wow, I thought we put together some good packages last year. This year is off the charts!
Nice work everyone!
QuoteVanilla Gorilla - 10/8/2010 12:10 PM
Just wanted you guys to know it's coming! Hope these boys get there quickly and make the shipment.
I'll be looking for it, Greg. Thanks for the donation!
Quotenwb - 10/7/2010 10:02 AM
Alright, everyone. I'm going to wrap this up - all donations need to be in by the end of October. If you plan on sending a package, please let me know.
Since we've had such a great response, I've decided to break this up into at least two care packages, depending on how many more cigars come in. Right now, we have 373:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
That being said, some of you have expressed interest in helping cover shipping costs. If you have not donated cigars and would prefer to make a small monetary donation, please let me know.
Thanks everyone for making this a success! I'll be sure to take plenty of pictures before sending them out to the troops. :biggrin:
I'm not sending you anything in the mail..... If you want some sticks for the troops you have
to "man up" and meet me to get 'em! :lmao:
Quotewhodeeni - 10/14/2010 7:11 PM
I'm not sending you anything in the mail..... If you want some sticks for the troops you have
to "man up" and meet me to get 'em! :lmao:
Alright - I will be at Ole Stogie on Saturday night if you want to meet up. :biggrin: After that, I'll be out of town until late October.
Quotenwb - 10/14/2010 6:09 PM
Quotewhodeeni - 10/14/2010 7:11 PM
I'm not sending you anything in the mail..... If you want some sticks for the troops you have
to "man up" and meet me to get 'em! :lmao:
Alright - I will be at Ole Stogie on Saturday night if you want to meet up. :biggrin: After that, I'll be out of town until late October.
Sweet! Party at Nathan's! I'll bring a keg. :biggrin:
Quoteakira - 10/14/2010 10:57 PM
Quotenwb - 10/14/2010 6:09 PM
Quotewhodeeni - 10/14/2010 7:11 PM
I'm not sending you anything in the mail..... If you want some sticks for the troops you have
to "man up" and meet me to get 'em! :lmao:
Alright - I will be at Ole Stogie on Saturday night if you want to meet up. :biggrin: After that, I'll be out of town until late October.
Sweet! Party at Nathan's! I'll bring a keg. :biggrin:
Just don't make it a keg of Keystone. :biggrin:
Quotemetalhead y cigarguy - 10/15/2010 4:09 AM
Quoteakira - 10/14/2010 10:57 PM
Quotenwb - 10/14/2010 6:09 PM
Alright - I will be at Ole Stogie on Saturday night if you want to meet up. :biggrin: After that, I'll be out of town until late October.
Sweet! Party at Nathan's! I'll bring a keg. :biggrin:
Just don't make it a keg of Keystone. :biggrin:
:nono:
We don't drink that shyt in my house.... :biggrin:
WOW Neil, that's amazing!
Quotemetalhead y cigarguy - 10/15/2010 1:09 AM
Quoteakira - 10/14/2010 10:57 PM
Quotenwb - 10/14/2010 6:09 PM
Quotewhodeeni - 10/14/2010 7:11 PM
I'm not sending you anything in the mail..... If you want some sticks for the troops you have
to "man up" and meet me to get 'em! :lmao:
Alright - I will be at Ole Stogie on Saturday night if you want to meet up. :biggrin: After that, I'll be out of town until late October.
Sweet! Party at Nathan's! I'll bring a keg. :biggrin:
Just don't make it a keg of Keystone. :biggrin:
:barf:
For my birthday a few years ago we had a cylinder of Lost Coast Great White. That stuff is awesome!
Here is a picture of the donation. Not bad! :biggrin:
Very impressive! Great job everyone and thanks for facilitating this Nathan!
WOWZER! That is one big pile of cigars! Thanks for coordinating this Nate. We know it is a lot of effort.
By the way, I only count 372 cigars in the picture. Did you get too excited and smoke one? :biggrin:
Totally amazing!!! Thanks for doing this Nathan!!!
That's really cool. :shades:
That looks really great to me. Thanks for putting this together Nathan... and great job to all the philanthropists in the group. :biggrin:
QuoteBrlesq - 10/16/2010 8:06 PM
By the way, I only count 372 cigars in the picture. Did you get too excited and smoke one? :biggrin:
:biggrin:
Nate, thanks so much for organizing this. I can hardly imagine the looks on the faces of the guys that receive the shipment ... it would be very cool if a couple pictures of the boys came back to us. In any case, I know they will really enjoy what all the BOTLs have done here.
Sorry for gushing. I just think this is one of the coolest things ever.
Quotekola - 10/17/2010 6:32 PM
... it would be very cool if a couple pictures of the boys came back to us. In any case, I know they will really enjoy what all the BOTLs have done here.
I'll be including a list of contributors with their locations. I'll also request some pics. :biggrin:
FYI - I sent two packages out on Monday. One went to a group that Paul (SenorPablo) provided, and one went to a friend of mine in the 2nd Infantry. I provided a list of contributors and a short note thanking them for their service. Hopefully, they will be able to provide some cool pictures.
There will be a third package going out closer to Christmas since we had soooo many cigars. Thanks everyone! :biggrin:
Thanks again for all your effort coordinating this , Nate.
:bigthumbs: :bigthumbs:
Holy crap! I received a box from Kevin (wescat) today with 152 cigars for the troops! That is amazing - be sure to thank your friend as well.
That made a total of 525 + any I take from the Unlimited Pass that were sent to Afghanistan - I really appreciate everyone's contribution. Hopefully we are bringing some holiday spirit to the guys/gals abroad. :biggrin:
Very cool guys! This is what makes us unique as a group geeks who give to the folks who give so much sacrifice for us. Thanks for pulling it all together Nathan!
-Paul
Here is an update about one of the packages, which was received in good order. My friend and some of his battalion were involved in a firefight a few days ago. Luckily, none of our soldiers were killed or injured seriously. When they returned to base, they all celebrated being alive with the cigars from our package. They took a picture, but he hasn't had a chance to send it yet. :biggrin:
Glad to hear they were able to celebrate after that. Thanks for the update!
Quotenwb - 12/1/2010 4:59 PM
Holy crap! I received a box from Kevin (wescat) today with 152 cigars for the troops! That is amazing - be sure to thank your friend as well.
That made a total of 525 + any I take from the Unlimited Pass that were sent to Afghanistan - I really appreciate everyone's contribution. Hopefully we are bringing some holiday spirit to the guys/gals abroad. :biggrin:
Seriously! Holy Crap! This year's Cigars for Troops outnumbers last years' by 6 times or so. Not only that, but you're getting these out before the holiday. I give up, the job is yours from now on. :biggrin:
Getting slightly concerned that the 'gars shipped on Vanilla Gorilla's behalf haven't landed yet..... :mad:
QuoteHound10 - 12/2/2010 11:22 PM
Getting slightly concerned that the 'gars shipped on Vanilla Gorilla's behalf haven't landed yet..... :mad:
Um, no. :confused:
Dealing with the same issue on another package that has crossed the border too. Should be landing soon though Nathan - keep an eye out for me!
I'll let you know as soon as I receive it.
QuoteHound10 - 12/3/2010 11:28 AM
Dealing with the same issue on another package that has crossed the border too. Should be landing soon though Nathan - keep an eye out for me!
YUP! :biggrin: