Title: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 10/22/2010 01:38 PM
Post by: Jackal on 10/22/2010 01:38 PM
Last year I hastily put together a Secret Santa Gift Exchange. It met with pretty positive results and a lot of very nice cigars being sent. This year I wanted to give it a bit more time to allow for holiday shipping.
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=4023.0
Here is how it works. Each person will be assigned a person to make a 5-pack for. Please look at their posts, virtual humidors, etc to see what they might enjoy. One cigar in the pack should be designated as the New Years Smoke. On New Years Day everyone can light up their New Years smoke for one big virtual herf.
No one will know who is shopping for them until they get their surprise package.
Please use this thread to let me know if you want to be part of this. Veteran members and above please. I will have this open for sign ups until the middle of November.
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=4023.0
Here is how it works. Each person will be assigned a person to make a 5-pack for. Please look at their posts, virtual humidors, etc to see what they might enjoy. One cigar in the pack should be designated as the New Years Smoke. On New Years Day everyone can light up their New Years smoke for one big virtual herf.
No one will know who is shopping for them until they get their surprise package.
Please use this thread to let me know if you want to be part of this. Veteran members and above please. I will have this open for sign ups until the middle of November.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 10/22/2010 01:40 PM
Post by: NES Tek on 10/22/2010 01:40 PM
Hell yeah! That was awesome last year! I'm in!!!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: ratboy on 10/22/2010 01:51 PM
Post by: ratboy on 10/22/2010 01:51 PM
I am in
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: dwig on 10/22/2010 01:52 PM
Post by: dwig on 10/22/2010 01:52 PM
Ho! Ho! Ho!
I'm in!
:biggrin:
I'm in!
:biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: whodeeni on 10/22/2010 02:22 PM
Post by: whodeeni on 10/22/2010 02:22 PM
Count me in Jason!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 10/22/2010 02:28 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 10/22/2010 02:28 PM
Sounds great! I'm in. Thanks for coordinating this, Jason.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 10/22/2010 03:34 PM
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 10/22/2010 03:34 PM
I would like to be, but things are going to be tight this year so unfortunately I'm going to have to pass on this. :-(
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: akira on 10/22/2010 03:39 PM
Post by: akira on 10/22/2010 03:39 PM
Count me in as well. Thanks for coordinating this again.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: kola on 10/22/2010 09:59 PM
Post by: kola on 10/22/2010 09:59 PM
Count me in too!
Is there a price goal or range we should be thinking of?
Is there a price goal or range we should be thinking of?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Bob Cordell on 10/22/2010 10:02 PM
Post by: Bob Cordell on 10/22/2010 10:02 PM
I'll do it again!
:biggrin:
:biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: SenorPablo on 10/22/2010 10:34 PM
Post by: SenorPablo on 10/22/2010 10:34 PM
Count me in! Tis the season! :biggrin:
-Paul
-Paul
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: capndutch on 10/23/2010 12:14 AM
Post by: capndutch on 10/23/2010 12:14 AM
Well not quite a pass, but a good way to get my feet wet.
I'm in.
I'm in.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 10/23/2010 03:10 AM
Post by: DonM on 10/23/2010 03:10 AM
OK, its been awhile since I have participated in anything.............I am in :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Shukpaw on 10/23/2010 05:09 AM
Post by: Shukpaw on 10/23/2010 05:09 AM
Sounds fun. I'm in.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: PA.pierced2010 on 10/23/2010 05:55 AM
Post by: PA.pierced2010 on 10/23/2010 05:55 AM
Great idea Jason! However, count me out as I will still be out of the country.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 10/23/2010 07:41 AM
Post by: junglepete on 10/23/2010 07:41 AM
I'm in....as long as I can mail the package before December 15th (Go back to Canada for xmas)
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 10/23/2010 08:07 AM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 10/23/2010 08:07 AM
I'll do it. Sounds like fun!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: wlfwalleye on 10/23/2010 10:45 AM
Post by: wlfwalleye on 10/23/2010 10:45 AM
Count me in! Thanks for hosting this Jason.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Dave S. on 10/23/2010 11:46 AM
Post by: Dave S. on 10/23/2010 11:46 AM
Jason, I'd like to participate.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 10/25/2010 10:11 AM
Post by: Jackal on 10/25/2010 10:11 AM
Looks like we are getting a great response to this. Anyone else want to join?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 10/25/2010 10:36 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 10/25/2010 10:36 AM
It might be helpful for all Secret Santas if everyone participating in this put a few cigars into their "Wish List" humidor, too.
No guarantees that any will get fulfilled, but just like kids at Christmas that write a letter to Santa about what they want, it can't hurt!
No guarantees that any will get fulfilled, but just like kids at Christmas that write a letter to Santa about what they want, it can't hurt!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: BlackIrish on 10/25/2010 12:24 PM
Post by: BlackIrish on 10/25/2010 12:24 PM
I'd like to play. Thanks!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: qman22 on 10/25/2010 03:03 PM
Post by: qman22 on 10/25/2010 03:03 PM
I missed participating last year.. so count me in this year!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 10/25/2010 11:14 PM
Post by: 87North on 10/25/2010 11:14 PM
Oh, why the heck not. Count me in.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 10/26/2010 09:31 AM
Post by: nwb on 10/26/2010 09:31 AM
I'm in if there is still room. :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 10/26/2010 10:07 AM
Post by: NES Tek on 10/26/2010 10:07 AM
This is far bigger than last time. I can't wait!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 11/02/2010 03:11 PM
Post by: Jackal on 11/02/2010 03:11 PM
So far we have:
NESTek
Ratboy
Dwig
Whodeeni
Brlesq
Akira
Kola
Bob Cordell
SenorPablo
NWB
87 North
QMan22
Black Irish
Capndutch
Don M
Shukpaw
JunglePete
Alphairon
Wlfwalleye
DaveS
Any more takers before we start randomizing?
NESTek
Ratboy
Dwig
Whodeeni
Brlesq
Akira
Kola
Bob Cordell
SenorPablo
NWB
87 North
QMan22
Black Irish
Capndutch
Don M
Shukpaw
JunglePete
Alphairon
Wlfwalleye
DaveS
Any more takers before we start randomizing?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 11/03/2010 11:37 PM
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 11/03/2010 11:37 PM
Jackal asked me to take over the organizing of this tonight, so he will be able to participate in the exchange.
Anyone else interested in participating, please let me know soon.
Anyone else interested in participating, please let me know soon.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: PA.pierced2010 on 11/04/2010 05:00 AM
Post by: PA.pierced2010 on 11/04/2010 05:00 AM
Sounds like fun, but I'll be out of the country with unreliable mail service.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 11/04/2010 10:44 AM
Post by: Jackal on 11/04/2010 10:44 AM
NESTek
Ratboy
Dwig
Whodeeni
Brlesq
Akira
Kola
Bob Cordell
SenorPablo
NWB
87 North
QMan22
Black Irish
Capndutch
Don M
Shukpaw
JunglePete
Alphairon
Wlfwalleye
DaveS
Jackal
That list looks like a real rogues gallery. :-)
I had a couple of people ask if there are some guidelines as to price, etc.
Since we have a few weeks before things need to ship, I will put it out for discussion.
My belief is just to use the golden rule. Send 5 cigars that you would be thrilled to get. However, do a little research on your target via his reviews, virtual humidor, postings to today's smokes to see what he likes.
Ratboy
Dwig
Whodeeni
Brlesq
Akira
Kola
Bob Cordell
SenorPablo
NWB
87 North
QMan22
Black Irish
Capndutch
Don M
Shukpaw
JunglePete
Alphairon
Wlfwalleye
DaveS
Jackal
That list looks like a real rogues gallery. :-)
I had a couple of people ask if there are some guidelines as to price, etc.
Since we have a few weeks before things need to ship, I will put it out for discussion.
My belief is just to use the golden rule. Send 5 cigars that you would be thrilled to get. However, do a little research on your target via his reviews, virtual humidor, postings to today's smokes to see what he likes.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 11/04/2010 10:53 AM
Post by: nwb on 11/04/2010 10:53 AM
QuoteJackal - 11/4/2010 11:44 AM
My belief is just to use the golden rule. Send 5 cigars that you would be thrilled to get. However, do a little research on your target via his reviews, virtual humidor, postings to today's smokes to see what he likes.
Sounds good to me!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 11/04/2010 11:17 AM
Post by: Jackal on 11/04/2010 11:17 AM
By the way, how do you see people's wish lists?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: wlfwalleye on 11/04/2010 11:23 AM
Post by: wlfwalleye on 11/04/2010 11:23 AM
QuoteJackal - 11/4/2010 11:17 AM
By the way, how do you see people's wish lists?
When you click on the persons profile and then their humidor the wishlist link will
show up if it is set to members or public.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 11/04/2010 11:38 AM
Post by: Jackal on 11/04/2010 11:38 AM
Quotewlfwalleye - 11/4/2010 9:23 AMQuoteJackal - 11/4/2010 11:17 AM
By the way, how do you see people's wish lists?
When you click on the persons profile and then their humidor the wishlist link will
show up if it is set to members or public.
I learn something new every day.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 11/09/2010 05:49 PM
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 11/09/2010 05:49 PM
I'm closing the sign ups for this, and will be sending everyone the name of their person soon.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 11/09/2010 06:08 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 11/09/2010 06:08 PM
QuoteRebecca Silverwolf - 11/9/2010 6:49 PM
I'm closing the sign ups for this, and will be sending everyone the name of their person soon.
I hope I get Bob! I have some Black Dragon robustos, some ACID's, and some RP's I need to get rid of. :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 11/09/2010 06:13 PM
Post by: NES Tek on 11/09/2010 06:13 PM
QuoteAlphairon - 11/9/2010 4:08 PMQuoteRebecca Silverwolf - 11/9/2010 6:49 PM
I'm closing the sign ups for this, and will be sending everyone the name of their person soon.
I hope I get Bob! I have some Black Dragon robustos, some ACID's, and some RP's I need to get rid of. :biggrin:
One man's trash...can still be another man's trash. but, bitching about an xmas gift is just wrong. I hope you get Bob too.
:lmao:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: kola on 11/09/2010 06:24 PM
Post by: kola on 11/09/2010 06:24 PM
I see a whole lot of :mad: 's coming ....
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 11/09/2010 06:29 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/09/2010 06:29 PM
QuoteNES Tek - 11/9/2010 7:13 PMQuoteAlphairon - 11/9/2010 4:08 PMQuoteRebecca Silverwolf - 11/9/2010 6:49 PM
I'm closing the sign ups for this, and will be sending everyone the name of their person soon.
I hope I get Bob! I have some Black Dragon robustos, some ACID's, and some RP's I need to get rid of. :biggrin:
One man's trash...can still be another man's trash. but, bitching about an xmas gift is just wrong. I hope you get Bob too.
:lmao:
:lmao: :lmao:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 11/09/2010 06:31 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 11/09/2010 06:31 PM
QuoteNES Tek - 11/9/2010 7:13 PMQuoteAlphairon - 11/9/2010 4:08 PMQuoteRebecca Silverwolf - 11/9/2010 6:49 PM
I'm closing the sign ups for this, and will be sending everyone the name of their person soon.
I hope I get Bob! I have some Black Dragon robustos, some ACID's, and some RP's I need to get rid of. :biggrin:
One man's trash...can still be another man's trash. but, bitching about an xmas gift is just wrong. I hope you get Bob too.
:lmao:
Naw! Just kidding around here. I would never actually do something like that. It would be funny if we had a White Elephant thing instead of a Secret Santa operation.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 11/09/2010 06:33 PM
Post by: NES Tek on 11/09/2010 06:33 PM
QuoteAlphairon - 11/9/2010 4:31 PMQuoteNES Tek - 11/9/2010 7:13 PMQuoteAlphairon - 11/9/2010 4:08 PMQuoteRebecca Silverwolf - 11/9/2010 6:49 PM
I'm closing the sign ups for this, and will be sending everyone the name of their person soon.
I hope I get Bob! I have some Black Dragon robustos, some ACID's, and some RP's I need to get rid of. :biggrin:
One man's trash...can still be another man's trash. but, bitching about an xmas gift is just wrong. I hope you get Bob too.
:lmao:
Naw! Just kidding around here. It would be funny if we had a White Elephant thing instead of a Secret Santa operation.
No, I know. It would be fun to have both. A nice gift with the Secret Santa, and a Funny/odd gift with the White Elephant.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 11/09/2010 06:42 PM
Post by: nwb on 11/09/2010 06:42 PM
QuoteNES Tek - 11/9/2010 7:33 PMQuoteAlphairon - 11/9/2010 4:31 PM
Naw! Just kidding around here. It would be funny if we had a White Elephant thing instead of a Secret Santa operation.
No, I know. It would be fun to have both. A nice gift with the Secret Santa, and a Funny/odd gift with the White Elephant.
That would be fun, although I imagine some of our members have really weird shyt...
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 11/09/2010 06:45 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/09/2010 06:45 PM
Quotenwb - 11/9/2010 7:42 PMQuoteNES Tek - 11/9/2010 7:33 PMQuoteAlphairon - 11/9/2010 4:31 PM
Naw! Just kidding around here. It would be funny if we had a White Elephant thing instead of a Secret Santa operation.
No, I know. It would be fun to have both. A nice gift with the Secret Santa, and a Funny/odd gift with the White Elephant.
That would be fun, although I imagine some of our members have really weird shyt...
I know one guy that comes to mind . . . and then as I was typing this I thought of 4 more. :lmao:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Shukpaw on 11/09/2010 07:55 PM
Post by: Shukpaw on 11/09/2010 07:55 PM
Here is what we could do, send 5 of your best and a couple of your worst. Then if I get Bob, I could do my best to send him something nice along with a couple Thompson $1 cigars. Secret Santa and White Elephant all in one. Save on shipping. Besides, who wants to spend more on shipping than they spent on the cigars for a White Elephant?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: SenorPablo on 11/09/2010 08:14 PM
Post by: SenorPablo on 11/09/2010 08:14 PM
Thanks for pulling this together folks! This should be fun. :-)
-Paul
-Paul
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: kola on 11/09/2010 09:55 PM
Post by: kola on 11/09/2010 09:55 PM
QuoteShukpaw - 11/9/2010 8:55 PM
Here is what we could do, send 5 of your best and a couple of your worst. Then if I get Bob, I could do my best to send him something nice along with a couple Thompson $1 cigars. Secret Santa and White Elephant all in one. Save on shipping. Besides, who wants to spend more on shipping than they spent on the cigars for a White Elephant?
$1 is pretty pricey for a Thompson.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 11/09/2010 10:10 PM
Post by: nwb on 11/09/2010 10:10 PM
Quotekola - 11/9/2010 10:55 PMQuoteShukpaw - 11/9/2010 8:55 PM
Here is what we could do, send 5 of your best and a couple of your worst. Then if I get Bob, I could do my best to send him something nice along with a couple Thompson $1 cigars. Secret Santa and White Elephant all in one. Save on shipping. Besides, who wants to spend more on shipping than they spent on the cigars for a White Elephant?
$1 is pretty pricey for a Thompson.
They'd have to pay me to smoke some of their lines.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 11/10/2010 01:48 AM
Post by: Jackal on 11/10/2010 01:48 AM
Since Rebecca was nice enough to moderate this, I get to participate this year :dancing:
I like the idea of the white elephant. So, along with the5 good sticks, I will throw in a lump of coal, suitable to give to that brother in law or other cigar mooch who likes to bum a cigar off of you.
I like the idea of the white elephant. So, along with the5 good sticks, I will throw in a lump of coal, suitable to give to that brother in law or other cigar mooch who likes to bum a cigar off of you.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 11/10/2010 06:56 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/10/2010 06:56 AM
QuoteJackal - 11/10/2010 2:48 AM
I like the idea of the white elephant. So, along with the5 good sticks, I will throw in a lump of coal, suitable to give to that brother in law or other cigar mooch who likes to bum a cigar off of you.
Me too. Great idea to include a lump of coal with the Secret Santa. Makes it even more fun to hear the recipients reactions!
But do 6 cigars fit comfortably into a USPS small Priority box? :confused: If not, maybe we adjust this to be 4 good ones for Secret Santa (one of which is really special for New Years) and one 'lump of coal'. Just a thought, but it should be a group decision before packages are put together so that everyone is participating by the same rules.
Any thoughts?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 11/10/2010 06:56 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/10/2010 06:56 AM
QuoteJackal - 11/10/2010 2:48 AM
I like the idea of the white elephant. So, along with the5 good sticks, I will throw in a lump of coal, suitable to give to that brother in law or other cigar mooch who likes to bum a cigar off of you.
Me too. Great idea to include a lump of coal with the Secret Santa. Makes it even more fun to hear the recipients reactions!
But do 6 cigars fit comfortably into a USPS small Priority box? :confused: If not, maybe we adjust this to be 4 good ones for Secret Santa (one of which is really special for New Years) and one 'lump of coal'. Just a thought, but it should be a group decision before packages are put together so that everyone is participating by the same rules.
Any thoughts?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 11/10/2010 07:01 AM
Post by: junglepete on 11/10/2010 07:01 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 11/10/2010 7:56 AMQuoteJackal - 11/10/2010 2:48 AM
I like the idea of the white elephant. So, along with the5 good sticks, I will throw in a lump of coal, suitable to give to that brother in law or other cigar mooch who likes to bum a cigar off of you.
Me too. Great idea to include a lump of coal with the Secret Santa. Makes it even more fun to hear the recipients reactions!
But do 6 cigars fit comfortably into a USPS small Priority box? :confused: If not, maybe we adjust this to be 4 good ones for Secret Santa (one of which is really special for New Years) and one 'lump of coal'. Just a thought, but it should be a group decision before packages are put together so that everyone is participating by the same rules.
Any thoughts?
Six sticks fit quite easily into the $5 postage box...I just sent two packages out ...one with 10 and the other with 12 or 13...it's all good.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 11/10/2010 07:04 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/10/2010 07:04 AM
Quotejunglepete - 11/10/2010 8:01 AMQuoteBrlesq - 11/10/2010 7:56 AMQuoteJackal - 11/10/2010 2:48 AM
I like the idea of the white elephant. So, along with the5 good sticks, I will throw in a lump of coal, suitable to give to that brother in law or other cigar mooch who likes to bum a cigar off of you.
Me too. Great idea to include a lump of coal with the Secret Santa. Makes it even more fun to hear the recipients reactions!
But do 6 cigars fit comfortably into a USPS small Priority box? :confused: If not, maybe we adjust this to be 4 good ones for Secret Santa (one of which is really special for New Years) and one 'lump of coal'. Just a thought, but it should be a group decision before packages are put together so that everyone is participating by the same rules.
Any thoughts?
Six sticks fit quite easily into the $5 postage box...I just sent two packages out ...one with 10 and the other with 12 or 13...it's all good.
Thanks, Pete. I think the original 5 good + one lump of coal is a great idea!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 11/10/2010 07:47 AM
Post by: nwb on 11/10/2010 07:47 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 11/10/2010 8:04 AM
Thanks, Pete. I think the original 5 good + one lump of coal is a great idea!
That is a great idea. Just another way to get rid of my dog turds.... :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 11/10/2010 09:04 AM
Post by: 87North on 11/10/2010 09:04 AM
I'm game w/ whatever...Just happy to be playing along, and hopefully in the end, somebody will be happy on the receiving end.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 11/10/2010 10:09 AM
Post by: NES Tek on 11/10/2010 10:09 AM
This is awesome! I'm even more excited now!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 11/10/2010 10:28 AM
Post by: junglepete on 11/10/2010 10:28 AM
:lmao:
I sure I could dig up something suitable to play the part of a lump of coal.
I sure I could dig up something suitable to play the part of a lump of coal.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: wlfwalleye on 11/10/2010 11:36 AM
Post by: wlfwalleye on 11/10/2010 11:36 AM
:?: I might just switch the bands around on the cigars and see if anyone notices. :lmao:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 11/10/2010 12:05 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/10/2010 12:05 PM
Quotewlfwalleye - 11/10/2010 12:36 PM
:?: I might just switch the bands around on the cigars and see if anyone notices. :lmao:
:lmao: :lmao:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: BlackIrish on 11/10/2010 01:25 PM
Post by: BlackIrish on 11/10/2010 01:25 PM
Quotenwb - 11/10/2010 8:47 AMQuoteBrlesq - 11/10/2010 8:04 AM
Thanks, Pete. I think the original 5 good + one lump of coal is a great idea!
That is a great idea. Just another way to get rid of my dog turds.... :biggrin:
:word:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: capndutch on 11/10/2010 09:20 PM
Post by: capndutch on 11/10/2010 09:20 PM
Ok all, when will we be assigned our partners? Nov 15? My travel schedule is filling up very fast, so sooner is better for me so that I can get my parcel in the mail in time for Xmas.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: kola on 11/10/2010 09:47 PM
Post by: kola on 11/10/2010 09:47 PM
QuoteBlackIrish - 11/10/2010 2:25 PMQuotenwb - 11/10/2010 8:47 AMQuoteBrlesq - 11/10/2010 8:04 AM
Thanks, Pete. I think the original 5 good + one lump of coal is a great idea!
That is a great idea. Just another way to get rid of my dog turds.... :biggrin:
:word:
Okay. 5 turds, 1 smokeable. Gotcha.
:biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: MiaFLSurf on 11/10/2010 09:51 PM
Post by: MiaFLSurf on 11/10/2010 09:51 PM
Am I too late to sign up?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 11/11/2010 03:01 AM
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 11/11/2010 03:01 AM
QuoteMiaFLSurf - 11/10/2010 7:51 PM
Am I too late to sign up?
Ack. :-( Just finished sending out all the names when I read the end of this thread. Sorry.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 11/11/2010 03:03 AM
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 11/11/2010 03:03 AM
Everyone should have gotten a private message from me telling you who your recipient is. Let me know if there are any problems or anything.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 11/11/2010 06:56 AM
Post by: junglepete on 11/11/2010 06:56 AM
Suggestion:
For those participating, it would be very helpful to each other if we all opened up our virtual humidors for a short time. Of course it is possible to gift a 5 star cigar based on reviews and forums, but I'd rather gift a 5 star (4.5, 4 whatever) cigar that the person does not already have a dozen of them sitting in the humi.
Any thoughts?
For those participating, it would be very helpful to each other if we all opened up our virtual humidors for a short time. Of course it is possible to gift a 5 star cigar based on reviews and forums, but I'd rather gift a 5 star (4.5, 4 whatever) cigar that the person does not already have a dozen of them sitting in the humi.
Any thoughts?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 11/11/2010 07:04 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/11/2010 07:04 AM
Quotejunglepete - 11/11/2010 7:56 AM
Suggestion:
For those participating, it would be very helpful to each other if we all opened up our virtual humidors for a short time. Of course it is possible to gift a 5 star cigar based on reviews and forums, but I'd rather gift a 5 star (4.5, 4 whatever) cigar that the person does not already have a dozen of them sitting in the humi.
Any thoughts?
Not a bad idea, Pete, and for some people that might be a good option. But I, for one, do not keep much in my virtual humidor (maybe 20% of what I really own). Others keep ISOMs in there and do not want to open up the door to scrutiny.
As suggested earlier, there is a Wishlist Virual humidor that folks can use to put in a list of things they might like to try. Just another idea.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 11/11/2010 07:30 AM
Post by: nwb on 11/11/2010 07:30 AM
I believe that the wishlist is the best route. Previous reviews pose a problem because some of our members don't post a lot of them, and the virtual humidor poses a problem because not everyone keeps it up to date. Just my .02.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 11/11/2010 08:31 AM
Post by: DonM on 11/11/2010 08:31 AM
I got the name of my recipient on the Secret Santa gift. In view of all of the names on the list, it would in my opinion be difficult to select a great gift cigar for anyone, my recipient included. I am going to do the best I can with the idea he or she will not be disappointed
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 11/11/2010 09:01 AM
Post by: NES Tek on 11/11/2010 09:01 AM
I'll add to my wishlist to help. Very excited for this!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 11/11/2010 09:52 AM
Post by: junglepete on 11/11/2010 09:52 AM
Hmm...all good points. I guess I'll make a wish list. Nah...I have no idea what I want and it takes the element of surprise away for me. I'll post my humis for now...I have two...one in Florida one in Quebec and it seems that they become merged for viewing.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 11/11/2010 10:24 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/11/2010 10:24 AM
Hey everyone, a note on Wishlist humidors: If a member has marked their Virtual Humidor as "private", but their Wishlist Humidor as "open", you will NOT be able to find their Wishlist Humidor by clicking on the Humidors link on the left (no humidors will appear for that member at all).
However, if you click on the member's name or profile, you can then view their Wishlist Humidor by clicking the link at the bottom of their profile page that's called "View this Users Virtual Humidor".
Just a heads up so you can find these Wishlist Humidors.
However, if you click on the member's name or profile, you can then view their Wishlist Humidor by clicking the link at the bottom of their profile page that's called "View this Users Virtual Humidor".
Just a heads up so you can find these Wishlist Humidors.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 11/12/2010 11:00 PM
Post by: 87North on 11/12/2010 11:00 PM
So... Is there a general time frame in which we should send these out like a specific date range etc.?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: capndutch on 11/12/2010 11:09 PM
Post by: capndutch on 11/12/2010 11:09 PM
QuoteDonM - 11/11/2010 8:31 AM:word:
I got the name of my recipient on the Secret Santa gift. In view of all of the names on the list, it would in my opinion be difficult to select a great gift cigar for anyone, my recipient included. I am going to do the best I can with the idea he or she will not be disappointed
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 11/13/2010 03:02 AM
Post by: Jackal on 11/13/2010 03:02 AM
I got my gifts (and lump of coal) figured out.
Reading people's posts gives you a lot of insight on what they like. Also, if they have participated in the PIF, you can really get an idea from their PIF wishlists.
Reading people's posts gives you a lot of insight on what they like. Also, if they have participated in the PIF, you can really get an idea from their PIF wishlists.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 11/13/2010 04:43 AM
Post by: DonM on 11/13/2010 04:43 AM
Now that I got the recipients name WTF do I send em? :confused:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 11/13/2010 05:43 AM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 11/13/2010 05:43 AM
QuoteDonM - 11/11/2010 9:31 AM
I got the name of my recipient on the Secret Santa gift. In view of all of the names on the list, it would in my opinion be difficult to select a great gift cigar for anyone, my recipient included. I am going to do the best I can with the idea he or she will not be disappointed
You've hit it, Don! The idea isn't to fulfill the recipient's wet dream cigar fantasy. We have the Wish List thread for that very reason. This exercise is a gift exchange between friends and the gifts should be given and received in the appropriate spirit of the occasion.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: dwig on 11/13/2010 08:02 AM
Post by: dwig on 11/13/2010 08:02 AM
Quote87North - 11/12/2010 11:00 PM
So... Is there a general time frame in which we should send these out like a specific date range etc.?
:word:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 11/13/2010 01:58 PM
Post by: Jackal on 11/13/2010 01:58 PM
They should be sent so that they have enough time to get to the recipient by Christmas.
The invites were sent out early because some people have some upcoming travel schedules that made them need to get things in order early, and there is some delay getting posts to and from Les (especially in the holidays).
Pete, does your Santa need to ship to you by a certain day to catch you in Florida?
The invites were sent out early because some people have some upcoming travel schedules that made them need to get things in order early, and there is some delay getting posts to and from Les (especially in the holidays).
Pete, does your Santa need to ship to you by a certain day to catch you in Florida?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 11/13/2010 03:24 PM
Post by: junglepete on 11/13/2010 03:24 PM
QuoteJackal - 11/13/2010 2:58 PM
They should be sent so that they have enough time to get to the recipient by Christmas.
The invites were sent out early because some people have some upcoming travel schedules that made them need to get things in order early, and there is some delay getting posts to and from Les (especially in the holidays).
Pete, does your Santa need to ship to you by a certain day to catch you in Florida?
Yes I do. I am leaving Florida around the 12 of December. I will ship my gift out before then as well.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 11/27/2010 10:48 PM
Post by: nwb on 11/27/2010 10:48 PM
My package landed today! Capndutch sent the following:
Romeo y Julieta Vintage IV
Cohiba (Cuban) Lancero
J.L. Salazar y Hermanos Especial Series Maduro
Gurkha Black Puro Sultan
Carlos Torano 1916
CI Legends White Label
Thanks for the great cigars!
Romeo y Julieta Vintage IV
Cohiba (Cuban) Lancero
J.L. Salazar y Hermanos Especial Series Maduro
Gurkha Black Puro Sultan
Carlos Torano 1916
CI Legends White Label
Thanks for the great cigars!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 11/27/2010 10:52 PM
Post by: junglepete on 11/27/2010 10:52 PM
:bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: capndutch on 11/27/2010 11:05 PM
Post by: capndutch on 11/27/2010 11:05 PM
Quotenwb - 11/27/2010 10:48 PM
My package landed today! Capndutch sent the following:
Romeo y Julieta Vintage IV
Cohiba (Cuban) Lancero
J.L. Salazar y Hermanos Especial Series Maduro
Gurkha Black Puro Sultan
Carlos Torano 1916
CI Legends White Label
Thanks for the great cigars!
Glad to hear that they arrived safely. Enjoy.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 11/28/2010 07:33 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/28/2010 07:33 AM
Cool! The first gift of the Secret Santa has arrived. Very nice New Year's smoke included there, John (capndutch). :thumbsup:
Hopefully everyone will post their gifts once received.
Hopefully everyone will post their gifts once received.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: dwig on 11/29/2010 09:13 AM
Post by: dwig on 11/29/2010 09:13 AM
REMINDER!!!
If you are in the Secret Santa Part 2, set your profile so that your shipping address is visible. :biggrin:
Or else Santa can't find your house. :cry:
If you are in the Secret Santa Part 2, set your profile so that your shipping address is visible. :biggrin:
Or else Santa can't find your house. :cry:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 11/29/2010 04:38 PM
Post by: DonM on 11/29/2010 04:38 PM
I was going to put an Opus in the Secret Santa box......I smoked it :-0
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 11/29/2010 05:55 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 11/29/2010 05:55 PM
QuoteDonM - 11/29/2010 5:38 PM
I was going to put an Opus in the Secret Santa box......I smoked it :-0
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Way to go, Don! At least you're honest about it!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 11/29/2010 09:04 PM
Post by: nwb on 11/29/2010 09:04 PM
QuoteDonM - 11/29/2010 5:38 PM
I was going to put an Opus in the Secret Santa box......I smoked it :-0
Ha! I did the same with an Anejo... :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 12/02/2010 07:16 PM
Post by: DonM on 12/02/2010 07:16 PM
So UPS shows up tonight with not 1 but 2 boxes. And of course, the wife is inspecting the shipment. Famous sent my order in a huge box for just 2 boxes, then I got the average sized box as well. The wife says she knows where that one came from too............Wrong! Wes, 87North, apparently got my name and sent a great Secret Santa box! As you suggested Wes, the Diamond Crown will be for the New Year! Thanks so much for the great selection of cigars, I am not sure yet when I will have time for the Figurado
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 12/02/2010 07:21 PM
Post by: Jackal on 12/02/2010 07:21 PM
Very nice. I can't tell from the pic; what is that big figurado?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: capndutch on 12/02/2010 08:04 PM
Post by: capndutch on 12/02/2010 08:04 PM
They look yummy. You mentioned the Diamond Crown, and I recognize the Padilla. what are the rest of them? And that scary looking Figurado needs an explanation. :).
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/02/2010 08:13 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/02/2010 08:13 PM
QuoteJackal - 12/2/2010 8:21 PM
Very nice. I can't tell from the pic; what is that big figurado?
I believe Sonny Liston may be somehow involved here! :biggrin: :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/02/2010 08:31 PM
Post by: nwb on 12/02/2010 08:31 PM
QuoteJackal - 12/2/2010 8:21 PM
Very nice. I can't tell from the pic; what is that big figurado?
Looks like it might be a Cuba Aliados....
Nice Secret Santa package!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 12/02/2010 09:03 PM
Post by: junglepete on 12/02/2010 09:03 PM
Nice gift...I'm sure the biggie is a Cuba Aliados...I have a bunch in the smaller vitola and recognize the label.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 12/02/2010 09:20 PM
Post by: 87North on 12/02/2010 09:20 PM
Good eye Nathan...that is indeed a Cuba Aliados Gentleman (Gigante) (10 x 70). I'll let Don fill y'all in on the rest of 'em. I'm just glad to see that they made it there safe. :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 12/03/2010 06:14 AM
Post by: DonM on 12/03/2010 06:14 AM
Sorry for the bad pic, it is a very nice line up
Siglo VI Churchll
Ashton ESG
Olde World Reserve Maduro
Diamond Crown Pyramid #3
Padillla Habano
Cuba Aliados- Has anyone ever smoked one? just curious
Thanks again for the cigars Wes, very much appreciated!
Siglo VI Churchll
Ashton ESG
Olde World Reserve Maduro
Diamond Crown Pyramid #3
Padillla Habano
Cuba Aliados- Has anyone ever smoked one? just curious
Thanks again for the cigars Wes, very much appreciated!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/03/2010 06:42 AM
Post by: nwb on 12/03/2010 06:42 AM
Sooooo, as I was getting ready this morning, I noticed that the note I had typed to include in the Secret Santa package was still sitting on my printer. So needless to say there is a package headed to someone from me that is a Secret Santa package... :rolleyes:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 12/03/2010 07:51 AM
Post by: 87North on 12/03/2010 07:51 AM
Quotenwb - 12/3/2010 6:42 AM
Sooooo, as I was getting ready this morning, I noticed that the note I had typed to include in the Secret Santa package was still sitting on my printer. So needless to say there is a package headed to someone from me that is a Secret Santa package... :rolleyes:
Hmmm...a Secret Secret Santa package :confused:
Don, I hope you enjoy them and that they make for a merry Christmas. There is one review in the DB for those Cuba Alliados, but I've yet to have a chance to burn one. And by chance I mean a day that was entirely free... :lmao:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 12/03/2010 10:11 AM
Post by: Jackal on 12/03/2010 10:11 AM
I put together my package last night. I just need to get the lump of coal that I have specifically chosen for the worthy recipient.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/03/2010 10:26 AM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/03/2010 10:26 AM
My package is going out in a couple of days. I think the recipient will be pleased.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: wlfwalleye on 12/03/2010 10:40 AM
Post by: wlfwalleye on 12/03/2010 10:40 AM
Maby it's because I grew up in the Bevis and Butthead era or because I have been awake for 30hrs but the last two posts
about "packages" made me :lmao: :lmao:
:biggrin:
about "packages" made me :lmao: :lmao:
:biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/03/2010 10:50 AM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/03/2010 10:50 AM
Quotewlfwalleye - 12/3/2010 11:40 AM
Maby it's because I grew up in the Bevis and Butthead era or because I have been awake for 30hrs but the last two posts
about "packages" made me :lmao: :lmao:
:biggrin:
I'm thankful that I'm only vaguely aware of Bevis and Butthead and that the era passed me by. But we did have Firesign Theater, Cheech and Chong, Dave and the Hot Nuts, and a few more of that genre.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/03/2010 12:22 PM
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/03/2010 12:22 PM
Quote87North - 12/2/2010 10:20 PM
Good eye Nathan...that is indeed a Cuba Aliados Gentleman (Gigante) (10 x 70). I'll let Don fill y'all in on the rest of 'em. I'm just glad to see that they made it there safe. :biggrin:
I'm pretty sure that the Cuba Aliados is the lump of coal. :shades: That's going to hurt.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 12/03/2010 08:53 PM
Post by: 87North on 12/03/2010 08:53 PM
QuoteBlackIrish - 12/3/2010 12:22 PMQuote87North - 12/2/2010 10:20 PM
Good eye Nathan...that is indeed a Cuba Aliados Gentleman (Gigante) (10 x 70). I'll let Don fill y'all in on the rest of 'em. I'm just glad to see that they made it there safe. :biggrin:
I'm pretty sure that the Cuba Aliados is the lump of coal. :shades: That's going to hurt.
:lmao: I like Cuba Aliados cigars, but that one...well it'll be a chore to smoke. :-0
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 12/04/2010 07:52 AM
Post by: DonM on 12/04/2010 07:52 AM
Quote87North - 12/3/2010 9:53 PMQuoteBlackIrish - 12/3/2010 12:22 PMQuote87North - 12/2/2010 10:20 PM
Good eye Nathan...that is indeed a Cuba Aliados Gentleman (Gigante) (10 x 70). I'll let Don fill y'all in on the rest of 'em. I'm just glad to see that they made it there safe. :biggrin:
I'm pretty sure that the Cuba Aliados is the lump of coal. :shades: That's going to hurt.
:lmao: I like Cuba Aliados cigars, but that one...well it'll be a chore to smoke. :-0
More like an all day event? Thanks Wes! Now I am off to build a Secret Santa shipment of my own :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 12/04/2010 10:56 AM
Post by: junglepete on 12/04/2010 10:56 AM
I sent out my gift today, it should be there by the end of this week....I go cheap on delivery, but put the savings into the gift :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: akira on 12/04/2010 11:30 AM
Post by: akira on 12/04/2010 11:30 AM
Santa should be taking off from San Jose today. To the recipient....enjoy!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/04/2010 11:41 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/04/2010 11:41 AM
My gift should go out Monday at lunch, so my recipient should have it by Wed or Thur (I hope!)
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 12/04/2010 01:00 PM
Post by: Jackal on 12/04/2010 01:00 PM
Plan to ship mine Monday
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: wlfwalleye on 12/04/2010 01:08 PM
Post by: wlfwalleye on 12/04/2010 01:08 PM
Mine will hopefully go out on Monday as well.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/04/2010 02:51 PM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/04/2010 02:51 PM
Planning to ship mine Monday.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: dwig on 12/07/2010 09:50 AM
Post by: dwig on 12/07/2010 09:50 AM
Santa got here yesterday,
Nathan sent me these.
Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Mine is in the mail today.
Nathan sent me these.
Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Mine is in the mail today.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 12/07/2010 09:57 AM
Post by: DonM on 12/07/2010 09:57 AM
Very Nice David!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/07/2010 10:00 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/07/2010 10:00 AM
Very nice gift, Nathan.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/07/2010 10:05 AM
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/07/2010 10:05 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 12/7/2010 11:00 AM
Very nice gift, Nathan.
:word: Some great smokes there!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/07/2010 10:15 AM
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/07/2010 10:15 AM
I gotta get busy, I forgot all about this...
:-(
:-(
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: dwig on 12/07/2010 10:26 AM
Post by: dwig on 12/07/2010 10:26 AM
Hey Nathan, what is the unbanded cigar.:confused:
From the looks of the others, it must be the lump of coal.
(I have been wanting to try the Tat, Brick House & Vegas Cubanas for some time now)
Thanks again
From the looks of the others, it must be the lump of coal.
(I have been wanting to try the Tat, Brick House & Vegas Cubanas for some time now)
Thanks again
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: qman22 on 12/07/2010 01:15 PM
Post by: qman22 on 12/07/2010 01:15 PM
You guys have gotten some nice gifts so far! I've had the VC & the Mi Barrio, both are good smokes.
I'm planning on having mine sent out by the end of the week.
I'm planning on having mine sent out by the end of the week.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/07/2010 07:00 PM
Post by: nwb on 12/07/2010 07:00 PM
Quotedwig - 12/7/2010 11:26 AM
Hey Nathan, what is the unbanded cigar.:confused:
From the looks of the others, it must be the lump of coal.
(I have been wanting to try the Tat, Brick House & Vegas Cubanas for some time now)
Thanks again
Good to see they made it! The unbanded cigar is the lump of coal, but I took the band off for a reason. I want you to smoke it and report back before I reveal the identity. :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 12/07/2010 07:05 PM
Post by: junglepete on 12/07/2010 07:05 PM
Quotenwb - 12/7/2010 8:00 PMQuotedwig - 12/7/2010 11:26 AM
Hey Nathan, what is the unbanded cigar.:confused:
From the looks of the others, it must be the lump of coal.
(I have been wanting to try the Tat, Brick House & Vegas Cubanas for some time now)
Thanks again
Good to see they made it! The unbanded cigar is the lump of coal, but I took the band off for a reason. I want you to smoke it and report back before I reveal the identity. :biggrin:
Good idea on the lump of coal, I wish I would have thought of that...nice gift.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: dwig on 12/07/2010 08:16 PM
Post by: dwig on 12/07/2010 08:16 PM
Quotenwb - 12/7/2010 7:00 PMQuotedwig - 12/7/2010 11:26 AM
Hey Nathan, what is the unbanded cigar.:confused:
From the looks of the others, it must be the lump of coal.
(I have been wanting to try the Tat, Brick House & Vegas Cubanas for some time now)
Thanks again
Good to see they made it! The unbanded cigar is the lump of coal, but I took the band off for a reason. I want you to smoke it and report back before I reveal the identity. :biggrin:
I can do that, I'll let you know when I've smoked it.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: kola on 12/07/2010 11:33 PM
Post by: kola on 12/07/2010 11:33 PM
I got home late tonight, and discovered that Santa had made an early stop by the mailbox. Santa tried hard to be real Secret, and I had to do a little detective work to figure out who was behind this astounding postal drop.
BlackIrish (Eddie) really out did himself, and taught me a thing or two about being a Santa. Look at those beauties. And I am pretty sure there's some elven in this man, because he completely ignored the fact that COAL is SUPPOSED to be BAD!! Now I will have to figure out some other form of penance, since my lump of coal is only black, and not bad.
Here are the beauties ...
- DPG My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro
- Dunhill Aged Dominican Condados
- Arturo Fuente Hemmingway Work of Art Maduro
- El Triunfador #6 (Lancero)
- Partagas Churchill de Luxe (from Nov '99, for New Years Eve)
- Murcielago Belicoso -> lump of coal because it's black not because it's bad
Forgive the lousy photo ... the phone camera hasn't been doing so well lately ...
(http://www.cigargeeks.com/gallery/5249-28F2CE06-C76F-4F98-A161-BED7DB086B11.jpg)
Thank you so much Eddie - you went way above and beyond, and you nailed it. I will certainly enjoy these cigars ... especially the island stick for NYE !!!
BlackIrish (Eddie) really out did himself, and taught me a thing or two about being a Santa. Look at those beauties. And I am pretty sure there's some elven in this man, because he completely ignored the fact that COAL is SUPPOSED to be BAD!! Now I will have to figure out some other form of penance, since my lump of coal is only black, and not bad.
Here are the beauties ...
- DPG My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro
- Dunhill Aged Dominican Condados
- Arturo Fuente Hemmingway Work of Art Maduro
- El Triunfador #6 (Lancero)
- Partagas Churchill de Luxe (from Nov '99, for New Years Eve)
- Murcielago Belicoso -> lump of coal because it's black not because it's bad
Forgive the lousy photo ... the phone camera hasn't been doing so well lately ...
(http://www.cigargeeks.com/gallery/5249-28F2CE06-C76F-4F98-A161-BED7DB086B11.jpg)
Thank you so much Eddie - you went way above and beyond, and you nailed it. I will certainly enjoy these cigars ... especially the island stick for NYE !!!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 12/07/2010 11:38 PM
Post by: Jackal on 12/07/2010 11:38 PM
A very generous Christmas present. :cheers:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/08/2010 06:05 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/08/2010 06:05 AM
WOW, Eddie, nice presents! Armin, enjoy those!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: dwig on 12/08/2010 06:25 AM
Post by: dwig on 12/08/2010 06:25 AM
Nice Job Eddie.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 12/08/2010 07:39 AM
Post by: 87North on 12/08/2010 07:39 AM
These are all some nice gifts flyin' around here... Good job guys. :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/08/2010 07:49 AM
Post by: nwb on 12/08/2010 07:49 AM
Great job, Eddie!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: wlfwalleye on 12/08/2010 09:00 AM
Post by: wlfwalleye on 12/08/2010 09:00 AM
I have had a rough couple of days and last night when I got home I found a package in the mailbox from
DonM. This one contained one hell of a knockout punch.
Thanks so much Don! Very much appreciated and I will enjoy each and every one of them.
DonM. This one contained one hell of a knockout punch.
Thanks so much Don! Very much appreciated and I will enjoy each and every one of them.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/08/2010 09:05 AM
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/08/2010 09:05 AM
:-0
Wow, great packages!
I hope to get mine out today!!!!
:dancing:
Wow, great packages!
I hope to get mine out today!!!!
:dancing:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: wlfwalleye on 12/08/2010 09:08 AM
Post by: wlfwalleye on 12/08/2010 09:08 AM
I won't be able to get mine out untill friday.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/08/2010 09:22 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/08/2010 09:22 AM
Quotewlfwalleye - 12/8/2010 10:00 AM
I have had a rough couple of days and last night when I got home I found a package in the mailbox from
DonM. This one contained one hell of a knockout punch.
Thanks so much Don! Very much appreciated and I will enjoy each and every one of them.
Awesome, Don! :-0
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: dwig on 12/08/2010 09:31 AM
Post by: dwig on 12/08/2010 09:31 AM
Now that's a Merry Christmas!
Great job Don!
Great job Don!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Dave S. on 12/08/2010 09:44 AM
Post by: Dave S. on 12/08/2010 09:44 AM
:thumbsup: very nice, Don.
I'm mailing mine next Monday.
I'm mailing mine next Monday.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/08/2010 10:19 AM
Post by: nwb on 12/08/2010 10:19 AM
Wow! That is quite the gift, Don! :shades:
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Post by: akira on 12/08/2010 10:37 AM
Post by: akira on 12/08/2010 10:37 AM
Wow! Great gift!
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Post by: NES Tek on 12/08/2010 10:37 AM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/08/2010 10:37 AM
Amazing gifts!!!
I hope mine will do the trick. It' going out today.
I hope mine will do the trick. It' going out today.
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Post by: akira on 12/08/2010 10:59 AM
Post by: akira on 12/08/2010 10:59 AM
Well, I didn't mark in my gift which is which smoke so I'll just post here that you can smoke whichever one you want as your New Year's Smoke. Enjoy!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 12/08/2010 11:40 AM
Post by: DonM on 12/08/2010 11:40 AM
Enjoy Kyle, Merry Christmas!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: kola on 12/08/2010 11:41 AM
Post by: kola on 12/08/2010 11:41 AM
That is awesome Don! And ... which one is the lump of coal?
I am beginning to believe I have misunderstood something here ...
I am beginning to believe I have misunderstood something here ...
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/08/2010 12:23 PM
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/08/2010 12:23 PM
Quotekola - 12/8/2010 12:33 AM
I got home late tonight, and discovered that Santa had made an early stop by the mailbox. Santa tried hard to be real Secret, and I had to do a little detective work to figure out who was behind this astounding postal drop.
BlackIrish (Eddie) really out did himself, and taught me a thing or two about being a Santa. Look at those beauties. And I am pretty sure there's some elven in this man, because he completely ignored the fact that COAL is SUPPOSED to be BAD!! Now I will have to figure out some other form of penance, since my lump of coal is only black, and not bad.
Here are the beauties ...
- DPG My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro
- Dunhill Aged Dominican Condados
- Arturo Fuente Hemmingway Work of Art Maduro
- El Triunfador #6 (Lancero)
- Partagas Churchill de Luxe (from Nov '99, for New Years Eve)
- Murcielago Belicoso -> lump of coal because it's black not because it's bad
Forgive the lousy photo ... the phone camera hasn't been doing so well lately ...
Thank you so much Eddie - you went way above and beyond, and you nailed it. I will certainly enjoy these cigars ... especially the island stick for NYE !!!
My pleasure, Armin. I hope you enjoy smoking them as much as I enjoyed putting the package together.
BTW, I got my Dunhill frontmarks mixed up -- that's a Valverde, not a Condados.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/08/2010 12:24 PM
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/08/2010 12:24 PM
Quotewlfwalleye - 12/8/2010 10:00 AM
I have had a rough couple of days and last night when I got home I found a package in the mailbox from
DonM. This one contained one hell of a knockout punch.
Thanks so much Don! Very much appreciated and I will enjoy each and every one of them.
That's an outstanding selection of smokes. VERY nice, Don. :thumbsup:
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Post by: BlackIrish on 12/08/2010 12:29 PM
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/08/2010 12:29 PM
Quotekola - 12/8/2010 12:41 PM
That is awesome Don! And ... which one is the lump of coal?
I am beginning to believe I have misunderstood something here ...
Nah, I'm just too stupid to follow directions.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: capndutch on 12/08/2010 01:03 PM
Post by: capndutch on 12/08/2010 01:03 PM
Well Santa arrived today!!!! Wow a package from Bruce (Brlesq), and what a selection.
Ashton ESG 21 Year Salute.
Man of War Belicosa
RP Summer collection 2008
Alec Bradley Tempus Quadrum
Alec Bradley Family Blend VR1
And supposingly as the lump of coal La Estrella Cubana Oscuro.
Looking forward to smoking all of them and especially the Ashton on New Years Eve.
Ashton ESG 21 Year Salute.
Man of War Belicosa
RP Summer collection 2008
Alec Bradley Tempus Quadrum
Alec Bradley Family Blend VR1
And supposingly as the lump of coal La Estrella Cubana Oscuro.
Looking forward to smoking all of them and especially the Ashton on New Years Eve.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/08/2010 01:34 PM
Post by: nwb on 12/08/2010 01:34 PM
Nice selection. What's up with the bows, sissy boy Bruce....
:biggrin:
:biggrin:
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Post by: Brlesq on 12/08/2010 01:54 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/08/2010 01:54 PM
Quotenwb - 12/8/2010 2:34 PM
Nice selection. What's up with the bows, sissy boy Bruce....
:biggrin:
Well, Mr. Bonick, my daughter thought it would be a classy touch, and frankly I agree, so
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 12/08/2010 01:54 PM
Post by: DonM on 12/08/2010 01:54 PM
Quotekola - 12/8/2010 12:41 PM
That is awesome Don! And ... which one is the lump of coal?
I am beginning to believe I have misunderstood something here ...
Well the ERDM is near black as coal......... :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/08/2010 02:34 PM
Post by: nwb on 12/08/2010 02:34 PM
QuoteBrlesq - 12/8/2010 2:54 PMQuotenwb - 12/8/2010 2:34 PM
Nice selection. What's up with the bows, sissy boy Bruce....
:biggrin:
Well, Mr. Bonick, my daughter thought it would be a classy touch, and frankly I agree, so
:lmao:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/08/2010 02:41 PM
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/08/2010 02:41 PM
QuoteBrlesq - 12/8/2010 2:54 PMQuotenwb - 12/8/2010 2:34 PM
Nice selection. What's up with the bows, sissy boy Bruce....
:biggrin:
Well, Mr. Bonick, my daughter thought it would be a classy touch, and frankly I agree, so
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 12/08/2010 04:04 PM
Post by: junglepete on 12/08/2010 04:04 PM
My gift just arrived all the way from California. Thanks Mike (Akira), those are some great smokes. What is the naked cigar? And I suppose the Flor de Rose with the human face label is the dog rocket? Thanks again for the great sticks!
DPG My Father
RP Decade
DPG Mi Barrio
Graycliffe Double Expresso
Mystery Cigar
Flor de Rose
DPG My Father
RP Decade
DPG Mi Barrio
Graycliffe Double Expresso
Mystery Cigar
Flor de Rose
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: akira on 12/08/2010 04:41 PM
Post by: akira on 12/08/2010 04:41 PM
Quotejunglepete - 12/8/2010 2:04 PM
My gift just arrived all the way from California. Thanks Mike (Akira), those are some great smokes. What is the naked cigar? And I suppose the Flor de Rose with the human face label is the dog rocket? Thanks again for the great sticks!
DPG My Father
RP Decade
DPG Mi Barrio
Graycliffe Double Expresso
Mystery Cigar
Flor de Rose
Haha! The Mystery cigar is actually the Tatuaje The Face (this year's halloween release). The "Flor de Rose" is a custom label I had made for NES Tek's bachelor party. I figured anything with his ugly mug was as close to a lump of coal as I could get. Enjoy!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/08/2010 04:44 PM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/08/2010 04:44 PM
Quoteakira - 12/8/2010 2:41 PMQuotejunglepete - 12/8/2010 2:04 PM
My gift just arrived all the way from California. Thanks Mike (Akira), those are some great smokes. What is the naked cigar? And I suppose the Flor de Rose with the human face label is the dog rocket? Thanks again for the great sticks!
DPG My Father
RP Decade
DPG Mi Barrio
Graycliffe Double Expresso
Mystery Cigar
Flor de Rose
Haha! The Mystery cigar is actually the Tatuaje The Face (this year's halloween release). The "Flor de Rose" is a custom label I had made for NES Tek's bachelor party. I figured anything with his ugly mug was as close to a lump of coal as I could get. Enjoy!
You better bring your own booze for Friday night because your not getting any of mine.
:mad:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 12/08/2010 05:00 PM
Post by: junglepete on 12/08/2010 05:00 PM
Tatuaje, The Face...awesome...was there a band on it before because the wraper is lighter at the band spot...hmm, or is it an actual design in the wrapper? Thanks again...very nice cigars!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/08/2010 05:17 PM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/08/2010 05:17 PM
Quotejunglepete - 12/8/2010 3:00 PM
Tatuaje, The Face...awesome...was there a band on it before because the wraper is lighter at the band spot...hmm, or is it an actual design in the wrapper? Thanks again...very nice cigars!
Oddly enough, that's the design of the wrapper. No band, just the colored wrapper "band".
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: akira on 12/08/2010 05:17 PM
Post by: akira on 12/08/2010 05:17 PM
Quotejunglepete - 12/8/2010 3:00 PM
Tatuaje, The Face...awesome...was there a band on it before because the wraper is lighter at the band spot...hmm, or is it an actual design in the wrapper? Thanks again...very nice cigars!
The lighter leaf is actually the band on that one. I really like them and figured you should get to check one out as well.
I'm also glad these made it before you skipped town. Have a great Christmas up north.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/08/2010 07:52 PM
Post by: nwb on 12/08/2010 07:52 PM
Great gift, Mike. I smoked The Face a couple of days ago - very good cigar!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: SenorPablo on 12/08/2010 07:59 PM
Post by: SenorPablo on 12/08/2010 07:59 PM
Very nice!
-Paul
-Paul
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/09/2010 08:23 AM
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/09/2010 08:23 AM
Sweet, I got mine mailed out yesterday!
I hope _________ likes the cigars...
:confused:
I hope _________ likes the cigars...
:confused:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/09/2010 09:54 AM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/09/2010 09:54 AM
Got mine out yesterday as well. I hope Person X enjoys these.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/13/2010 11:04 AM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/13/2010 11:04 AM
I had to go to the settlement to get a box to pack mine up. It will go to ____________on the mail mule tomorrow. Hope_________enjoys the gift!
Now, lookee here what I got in the mail this morning. Thanks, Jason (qman22)! Ya done right well with this one!
Hoyo de Monterrey Regalos 2007 EL (from someplace called "Habana". Is that near Cuba??? :biggrin: )
Padilla Signature 1932 Corona Gorda- Original Don Pepin release
Hoyo de Monterrey 1999 Certified Vintage Duque
Sencillo Short Churchill
El Triunfador No. 5
Cuban Legends Robusto
Now, lookee here what I got in the mail this morning. Thanks, Jason (qman22)! Ya done right well with this one!
Hoyo de Monterrey Regalos 2007 EL (from someplace called "Habana". Is that near Cuba??? :biggrin: )
Padilla Signature 1932 Corona Gorda- Original Don Pepin release
Hoyo de Monterrey 1999 Certified Vintage Duque
Sencillo Short Churchill
El Triunfador No. 5
Cuban Legends Robusto
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/13/2010 11:05 AM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/13/2010 11:05 AM
I had to go to the settlement to get a box to pack mine up. It will go to ____________on the mail mule tomorrow. Hope_________enjoys the gift!
Now, lookee here what I got in the mail this morning. Thanks, Jason (qman22)! Ya done right well with this one!
Hoyo de Monterrey Regalos 2007 EL (from someplace called "Habana". Is that near Cuba??? :biggrin: )
Padilla Signature 1932 Corona Gorda- Original Don Pepin release
Hoyo de Monterrey 1999 Certified Vintage Duque
Sencillo Short Churchill
El Triunfador No. 5
Cuban Legends Robusto
Now, lookee here what I got in the mail this morning. Thanks, Jason (qman22)! Ya done right well with this one!
Hoyo de Monterrey Regalos 2007 EL (from someplace called "Habana". Is that near Cuba??? :biggrin: )
Padilla Signature 1932 Corona Gorda- Original Don Pepin release
Hoyo de Monterrey 1999 Certified Vintage Duque
Sencillo Short Churchill
El Triunfador No. 5
Cuban Legends Robusto
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: akira on 12/13/2010 11:16 AM
Post by: akira on 12/13/2010 11:16 AM
Mine came in over the weekend and I am stoked! I'll post some pictures tonight. Thanks Bob! :dancing:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/13/2010 11:26 AM
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/13/2010 11:26 AM
:biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/13/2010 12:18 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/13/2010 12:18 PM
QuoteAlphairon - 12/13/2010 12:05 PM
I had to go to the settlement to get a box to pack mine up. It will go to ____________on the mail mule tomorrow. Hope_________enjoys the gift!
Now, lookee here what I got in the mail this morning. Thanks, Jasaon (qman22)! Ya done right well with this one!
Hoyo de Monterrey Regalos 2007 EL (from someplace called "Habana". Is that near Cuba??? :biggrin: )
Padilla Signature 1932 Corona Gorda- Original Don Pepin release
Hoyo de Monterrey 1999 Certified Vintage Duque
Sencillo Short Churchill
El Triunfador No. 5
Cuban Legends Robusto
WOWZER! Very nice, indeed.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 12/13/2010 12:29 PM
Post by: Jackal on 12/13/2010 12:29 PM
Sweet :thumbsup:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: qman22 on 12/13/2010 12:44 PM
Post by: qman22 on 12/13/2010 12:44 PM
Glad to see they made it to you safe and sound Ken :cigarguy:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/13/2010 12:51 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/13/2010 12:51 PM
Quoteqman22 - 12/13/2010 1:44 PM
Glad to see they made it to you safe and sound Ken :cigarguy:
Yes, indeed they did! Many thank yous!
I don't know how I got that double post up there. I misspelled Jason and had to edit my post. Somehow it twinned. :confused:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/13/2010 01:27 PM
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/13/2010 01:27 PM
You cant spell Jason?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/13/2010 01:42 PM
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/13/2010 01:42 PM
Quoteqman22 - 12/13/2010 1:44 PM
Glad to see they made it to you safe and sound Ken :cigarguy:
Great gift, Santa!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/13/2010 01:49 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/13/2010 01:49 PM
QuoteBob Cordell - 12/13/2010 2:27 PM
You cant spell Jason?
Yeah, I can. I even improved on the spelling with an extra a before the o. We can reed and right pretty good here in KY. I can even spell a**hole.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: zac on 12/13/2010 03:17 PM
Post by: zac on 12/13/2010 03:17 PM
Nice Smokes.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 12/13/2010 04:04 PM
Post by: junglepete on 12/13/2010 04:04 PM
Great gifts all around!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 12/14/2010 12:12 AM
Post by: Jackal on 12/14/2010 12:12 AM
Mine arrived today from Santa Pete.
Due to an equipment malfunction, I cannot post any pics, but the list reads like the 12 days of Christmas.
Padron Londres Maduro
Dunhill Samanas
La Gloria Cubana Maduro (Robusto)
Mi Bario El Billetero
Ashton Cabinet Pyramid
Jose L. Piedra Cazadores (ISOM) X2
Devil's Weed Raleigh
Chateau Real Noble Maduro
DPG Tobacos Baez Famosos
ERDM Cask Aged Maduro
La Aurora Preferidos Cameroon Robusto
and a Ronson torch lighter
Wow! Thanks Pete for a great Christmas gift :dancing:
I am going to guess that New Years smoke is the Ashton and the Lump is the Devil's Weed.
Due to an equipment malfunction, I cannot post any pics, but the list reads like the 12 days of Christmas.
Padron Londres Maduro
Dunhill Samanas
La Gloria Cubana Maduro (Robusto)
Mi Bario El Billetero
Ashton Cabinet Pyramid
Jose L. Piedra Cazadores (ISOM) X2
Devil's Weed Raleigh
Chateau Real Noble Maduro
DPG Tobacos Baez Famosos
ERDM Cask Aged Maduro
La Aurora Preferidos Cameroon Robusto
and a Ronson torch lighter
Wow! Thanks Pete for a great Christmas gift :dancing:
I am going to guess that New Years smoke is the Ashton and the Lump is the Devil's Weed.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/14/2010 06:27 AM
Post by: nwb on 12/14/2010 06:27 AM
Very nice gift, Pete!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 12/14/2010 06:41 AM
Post by: DonM on 12/14/2010 06:41 AM
Wow, a very nice gift Pete!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/14/2010 07:23 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/14/2010 07:23 AM
Nice sticks, Pete! :thumbsup:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/14/2010 06:59 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/14/2010 06:59 PM
Hey___________! I got a green board this morning so I launched a mission out of the Frenchburg post office. The package is on its way to ______________. Circular Error of Probability is too big to compute right now but the bird is flying. Boost phase is complete so it's coasting on a ballistic path. Here's the USPS mission ID for tracking purposes...
0309 1140 0001 1970 9308
0309 1140 0001 1970 9308
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Dave S. on 12/14/2010 07:38 PM
Post by: Dave S. on 12/14/2010 07:38 PM
I got these goodies in yesterday's mail from Secret Santa Shukpaw (Neil), along with a very nice Christmas card that reflects what the holiday is truly about.
This haul includes six of my favorite cigars, several others I've been wanting to try, and what appears to be the ugliest lump of coal I've ever seen (top left).
Neil, thank you, and Merry Christmas!!!
:dancing:
This haul includes six of my favorite cigars, several others I've been wanting to try, and what appears to be the ugliest lump of coal I've ever seen (top left).
Neil, thank you, and Merry Christmas!!!
:dancing:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/14/2010 07:55 PM
Post by: nwb on 12/14/2010 07:55 PM
Wow! Great gift, Neil. What is the lump of coal?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Shukpaw on 12/14/2010 08:33 PM
Post by: Shukpaw on 12/14/2010 08:33 PM
What Dave is referring to as a lump of coal is a CAO Gold from the CAO Escaparate "Vault" in 2005. These came in the CAO Gold humidors.
http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=715
http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=715
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 12/14/2010 08:55 PM
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 12/14/2010 08:55 PM
Looks like some nice gifts making their way to people. :shades:
Has everyone sent off their packages?
Has everyone sent off their packages?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/14/2010 09:06 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/14/2010 09:06 PM
Sweet presents, Santa Shukpaw!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: junglepete on 12/14/2010 09:19 PM
Post by: junglepete on 12/14/2010 09:19 PM
Nice Gift! :-)
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Jackal on 12/14/2010 10:02 PM
Post by: Jackal on 12/14/2010 10:02 PM
QuoteShukpaw - 12/14/2010 6:33 PM
What Dave is referring to as a lump of coal is a CAO Gold from the CAO Escaparate "Vault" in 2005. These came in the CAO Gold humidors.
http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=715
I will take an escaparte as a lump of coal any day of the week. :smoker:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Shukpaw on 12/14/2010 10:50 PM
Post by: Shukpaw on 12/14/2010 10:50 PM
The CAO Escaparate Gold Maduro is supposed to be one of the good ones. I sent him a Magicos Cubanos as the official piece of coal.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: capndutch on 12/14/2010 10:52 PM
Post by: capndutch on 12/14/2010 10:52 PM
Very generous gift.
:bigthumbs:
:bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/15/2010 06:54 AM
Post by: nwb on 12/15/2010 06:54 AM
QuoteShukpaw - 12/14/2010 9:33 PM
What Dave is referring to as a lump of coal is a CAO Gold from the CAO Escaparate "Vault" in 2005. These came in the CAO Gold humidors.
http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=715
Nice cigar! How are they?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Dave S. on 12/15/2010 09:45 AM
Post by: Dave S. on 12/15/2010 09:45 AM
QuoteShukpaw - 12/14/2010 6:33 PM
What Dave is referring to as a lump of coal is a CAO Gold from the CAO Escaparate "Vault" in 2005. These came in the CAO Gold humidors.
http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=715
Looks different from what I expected!
:shamebag:
Been making a regular fool of myself lately.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/15/2010 10:15 AM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/15/2010 10:15 AM
QuoteDave S. - 12/15/2010 10:45 AMQuoteShukpaw - 12/14/2010 6:33 PM
What Dave is referring to as a lump of coal is a CAO Gold from the CAO Escaparate "Vault" in 2005. These came in the CAO Gold humidors.
http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=715
Looks different from what I expected!
:shamebag:
Been making a regular fool of myself lately.
Don't worry about it! That's not the first time somebody on this forum has stepped in it. There was this one guy, one time, who panned an Anejo in a blind tasting. Hard to believe, but true! :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/15/2010 10:17 AM
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/15/2010 10:17 AM
Stepped IN it? Every now and then I manage to step OUT of it...
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/15/2010 10:22 AM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/15/2010 10:22 AM
Damn! there are some great sticks going around. Mine should be landing soon. I don't have the tracking number on hand to check.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/15/2010 10:44 AM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/15/2010 10:44 AM
QuoteNES Tek - 12/15/2010 11:22 AM
Damn! there are some great sticks going around. Mine should be landing soon. I don't have the tracking number on hand to check.
Might not do much good to have the number. The tracking system is pretty iffy right now. Some of my stuff has shown up at the post office and the tracking system has been behind it all the way.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Dave S. on 12/15/2010 05:00 PM
Post by: Dave S. on 12/15/2010 05:00 PM
QuoteAlphairon - 12/15/2010 8:44 AMQuoteNES Tek - 12/15/2010 11:22 AM
Damn! there are some great sticks going around. Mine should be landing soon. I don't have the tracking number on hand to check.
Might not do much good to have the number. The tracking system is pretty iffy right now. Some of my stuff has shown up at the post office and the tracking system has been behind it all the way.
I mailed the Maduro Madness pass and my Secret Santa package Monday, and the mail-person picked them up at 12:00PM.
It's 51 hours later, and there's no updating on the USPS website since I printed the labels.
:mad:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/15/2010 05:11 PM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/15/2010 05:11 PM
QuoteDave S. - 12/15/2010 3:00 PMQuoteAlphairon - 12/15/2010 8:44 AMQuoteNES Tek - 12/15/2010 11:22 AM
Damn! there are some great sticks going around. Mine should be landing soon. I don't have the tracking number on hand to check.
Might not do much good to have the number. The tracking system is pretty iffy right now. Some of my stuff has shown up at the post office and the tracking system has been behind it all the way.
I mailed the Maduro Madness pass and my Secret Santa package Monday, and the mail-person picked them up at 12:00PM.
It's 51 hours later, and there's no updating on the USPS website since I printed the labels.
:mad:
Didn't we all just have this issue a couple months ago? WTF!?!?!? How does the post office expect people to keep using them if they can't get their s**t together. How long have they been doing this? Like...forever almost!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 12/15/2010 05:24 PM
Post by: 87North on 12/15/2010 05:24 PM
Yep...there is a reason that the USPS is FAILING!!! And they deserve to. They all deserve to be out of work because they don't deliver the service that is required for them to continue...that and they have a bloated system that is inefficient. Hope they're all out of a job and the whole Postal Service is getting a revamp by next Year. Sadly that probably wont happen. :sad: Damn PO.... :angry:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/15/2010 06:21 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/15/2010 06:21 PM
I bought myself a special present today :smoker: and paid the extra $2 for UPS (over the USPS price) so that I would actually GET the package this year! :mad:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/15/2010 08:48 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/15/2010 08:48 PM
My mission is rolling but the tracking system is letting me down! Hard to generate suspense with this state of affairs. :mad:
Oh well, _________, I guess you'll just have to remain in the dark. :biggrin:
Label/Receipt Number: 0309 1140 0001 1970 9308
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation™
Status: Acceptance
Your item was accepted at 2:51 pm on December 14, 2010 in FRENCHBURG, KY 40322. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.
Oh well, _________, I guess you'll just have to remain in the dark. :biggrin:
Label/Receipt Number: 0309 1140 0001 1970 9308
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation™
Status: Acceptance
Your item was accepted at 2:51 pm on December 14, 2010 in FRENCHBURG, KY 40322. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 12/16/2010 07:31 AM
Post by: DonM on 12/16/2010 07:31 AM
They delivering that one by pack mule Ken?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/16/2010 07:49 AM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/16/2010 07:49 AM
QuoteDonM - 12/16/2010 8:31 AM
They delivering that one by pack mule Ken?
Yeah, it was either the mail mule or the UPS wagon. Not much of a choice here in the outback ever since the Pony Express folded.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/17/2010 10:08 AM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/17/2010 10:08 AM
I got mine yesterday from Kyle (wlfwalleye). I'll post pics tonight. It looks DAMN tasty!!!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/17/2010 11:52 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/17/2010 11:52 AM
QuoteAlphairon - 12/15/2010 9:48 PM
My mission is rolling but the tracking system is letting me down! Hard to generate suspense with this state of affairs. :mad:
Oh well, _________, I guess you'll just have to remain in the dark. :biggrin:
Label/Receipt Number: 0309 1140 0001 1970 9308
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation™
Status: Acceptance
Your item was accepted at 2:51 pm on December 14, 2010 in FRENCHBURG, KY 40322. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.
I think I hear Santa's sleighbells ringing in the distance!! :dancing: But no package yet. (Assuming, of course, that I am the only one in Albany that Ken might be sending to.) Thanks for posting the tracking info! :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/17/2010 12:07 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/17/2010 12:07 PM
QuoteBrlesq - 12/17/2010 12:52 PMQuoteAlphairon - 12/15/2010 9:48 PM
My mission is rolling but the tracking system is letting me down! Hard to generate suspense with this state of affairs. :mad:
Oh well, _________, I guess you'll just have to remain in the dark. :biggrin:
Label/Receipt Number: 0309 1140 0001 1970 9308
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation™
Status: Acceptance
Your item was accepted at 2:51 pm on December 14, 2010 in FRENCHBURG, KY 40322. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.
I think I hear Santa's sleighbells ringing in the distance!! :dancing: But no package yet. (Assuming, of course, that I am the only one in Albany that Ken might be sending to.) Thanks for posting the tracking info! :biggrin:
Could be you're within the Circular Error of Probablility. We'll just have to keep an eye on the targeting data, eh? :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/17/2010 12:22 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/17/2010 12:22 PM
QuoteAlphairon - 12/17/2010 1:07 PMQuoteBrlesq - 12/17/2010 12:52 PMQuoteAlphairon - 12/15/2010 9:48 PM
My mission is rolling but the tracking system is letting me down! Hard to generate suspense with this state of affairs. :mad:
Oh well, _________, I guess you'll just have to remain in the dark. :biggrin:
Label/Receipt Number: 0309 1140 0001 1970 9308
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation™
Status: Acceptance
Your item was accepted at 2:51 pm on December 14, 2010 in FRENCHBURG, KY 40322. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.
I think I hear Santa's sleighbells ringing in the distance!! :dancing: But no package yet. (Assuming, of course, that I am the only one in Albany that Ken might be sending to.) Thanks for posting the tracking info! :biggrin:
Could be you're within the Circular Error of Probablility. We'll just have to keep an eye on the targeting data, eh? :biggrin:
But I forgot to take into account that IS the USPS, so the package MIGHT be taking a long trip through Albany on its way to Florida or California! :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/17/2010 02:27 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/17/2010 02:27 PM
Dayum! Looks like the seeker head is pinging pretty hard right about now!
Detailed Results:
Out for Delivery, December 17, 2010, 12:47 pm, ALBANY, NY 12205
Sorting Complete, December 17, 2010, 12:37 pm, ALBANY, NY 12205
Arrival at Post Office, December 17, 2010, 10:18 am, ALBANY, NY 12205
Processed through Sort Facility, December 16, 2010, 11:41 am, ALBANY, NY 12288
Acceptance, December 14, 2010, 2:51 pm, FRENCHBURG, KY 40322
Detailed Results:
Out for Delivery, December 17, 2010, 12:47 pm, ALBANY, NY 12205
Sorting Complete, December 17, 2010, 12:37 pm, ALBANY, NY 12205
Arrival at Post Office, December 17, 2010, 10:18 am, ALBANY, NY 12205
Processed through Sort Facility, December 16, 2010, 11:41 am, ALBANY, NY 12288
Acceptance, December 14, 2010, 2:51 pm, FRENCHBURG, KY 40322
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 12/17/2010 02:37 PM
Post by: 87North on 12/17/2010 02:37 PM
I Went by the old house yesterday evening to pick up the mail and found a nice package in the mailbox from Paul. First let me start by saying that I apologize for not being able to post a photo at the moment as I can't find the USB cable for my camera as it appears to have been misplaced in the move. I know the increased satisfaction and impact that a photo adds to a post such as this and hopefully I'll get a pic up soon. Until then, however let me tell you that this gift exceeded any hope or expectation that I had for any Christmas gift this year, and I am truly grateful for your generosity Paul. I'm changing your name from Senor Pablo to Don Pablo. Thank you so very much. The contents were:
AF Anejo Reserva No. 50 (5.25x50)
Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill (4.87x50) ISOM
Opus X xXx Power Ranger (4.625x49)
Vengeance Maduro Ligero Torpedo (6.25x52)
Tatuaje Black Tubo Torpedo (6.125x52)
And for the sweetest little lump of coal a fellow could ask for:
Kinky Friedman The Willie (6x48) While I'm a little leery of putting something called "The Willie' in my mouth, It does appeal to the Texan in me. I'll certainly be having the Anejo for New Years per your instructions and again. Thanks a million Paul...
Now as for all the rest of you, I've seen the generosity displayed by everyone on this site not only in this Secret Santa exchange but in everything else that goes on around here from passes to the troops to bombs, contests, and everything else... So, to everyone on the site I commend your generosity, good spirits, and am thankful for your friendship and camaraderie. May you all be especially blessed this Holiday season and throughout the coming year.
Edited for spelling.
AF Anejo Reserva No. 50 (5.25x50)
Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill (4.87x50) ISOM
Opus X xXx Power Ranger (4.625x49)
Vengeance Maduro Ligero Torpedo (6.25x52)
Tatuaje Black Tubo Torpedo (6.125x52)
And for the sweetest little lump of coal a fellow could ask for:
Kinky Friedman The Willie (6x48) While I'm a little leery of putting something called "The Willie' in my mouth, It does appeal to the Texan in me. I'll certainly be having the Anejo for New Years per your instructions and again. Thanks a million Paul...
Now as for all the rest of you, I've seen the generosity displayed by everyone on this site not only in this Secret Santa exchange but in everything else that goes on around here from passes to the troops to bombs, contests, and everything else... So, to everyone on the site I commend your generosity, good spirits, and am thankful for your friendship and camaraderie. May you all be especially blessed this Holiday season and throughout the coming year.
Edited for spelling.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/17/2010 02:40 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/17/2010 02:40 PM
"Kinky Friedman The Willie (6x48) While I'm a little leery of putting something called "The Willie' in my mouth, It does appeal to the Texan in me."
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Good bunch of seegars you got there, all right!
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Good bunch of seegars you got there, all right!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/17/2010 03:08 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/17/2010 03:08 PM
QuoteAlphairon - 12/17/2010 3:40 PM
"Kinky Friedman The Willie (6x48) While I'm a little leery of putting something called "The Willie' in my mouth, It does appeal to the Texan in me."
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Good bunch of seegars you got there, all right!
:lmao: :lmao:
We'll have to defer to the Texans here on that one! Do you fellas like putting Willies in your mouth?!? :-0 Corey? Justin? Mike?
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Robert LG on 12/17/2010 03:22 PM
Post by: Robert LG on 12/17/2010 03:22 PM
QuoteBrlesq - 12/17/2010 3:08 PMQuoteAlphairon - 12/17/2010 3:40 PM
"Kinky Friedman The Willie (6x48) While I'm a little leery of putting something called "The Willie' in my mouth, It does appeal to the Texan in me."
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Good bunch of seegars you got there, all right!
:lmao: :lmao:
We'll have to defer to the Texans here on that one! Do you fellas like putting Willies in your mouth?!? :-0 Corey? Justin? Mike?
I'm not Corey, Justin or Mike but I doubt they will mind me answering for them. :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/17/2010 03:40 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/17/2010 03:40 PM
QuoteRobert LG - 12/17/2010 4:22 PM
I'm not Corey, Justin or Mike but I doubt they will mind me answering for them. :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono:
Sorry Robert, I should have asked you as well.
Good answer. I'm glad your on our team! :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 12/17/2010 04:37 PM
Post by: 87North on 12/17/2010 04:37 PM
I believe there may be some clarification in order. When I said that it "appealed to the Texan in me", I Did Not mean the concept of putting a "willie' in my mouth, but rather that this was a Kinky Friedman cigar named after Willie Nelson. Both fine Texans who I am sure would not find your jokes deriding Texas as humorous. :nono: :nono:
Shame gentlemen, Shame....
Degenerates!!! :angry:
:lmao: :lmao:
Shame gentlemen, Shame....
Degenerates!!! :angry:
:lmao: :lmao:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: SenorPablo on 12/17/2010 07:29 PM
Post by: SenorPablo on 12/17/2010 07:29 PM
Quote87North - 12/17/2010 3:37 PM
I Went by the old house yesterday evening to pick up the mail and found a nice package in the mailbox from Paul. First let me start by saying that I apologize for not being able to post a photo at the moment as I can't find the USB cable for my camera as it appears to have been misplaced in the move. I know the increased satisfaction and impact that a photo adds to a post such as this and hopefully I'll get a pic up soon. Until then, however let me tell you that this gift exceeded any hope or expectation that I had for any Christmas gift this year, and I am truly grateful for your generosity Paul. I'm changing your name from Senor Pablo to Don Pablo. Thank you so very much. The contents were:
AF Anejo Reserva No. 50 (5.25x50)
Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill (4.87x50) ISOM
Opus X xXx Power Ranger (4.625x49)
Vengeance Maduro Ligero Torpedo (6.25x52)
Tatuaje Black Tubo Torpedo (6.125x52)
And for the sweetest little lump of coal a fellow could ask for:
Kinky Friedman The Willie (6x48) While I'm a little leery of putting something called "The Willie' in my mouth, It does appeal to the Texan in me. I'll certainly be having the Anejo for New Years per your instructions and again. Thanks a million Paul...
Now as for all the rest of you, I've seen the generosity displayed by everyone on this site not only in this Secret Santa exchange but in everything else that goes on around here from passes to the troops to bombs, contests, and everything else... So, to everyone on the site I commend your generosity, good spirits, and am thankful for your friendship and camaraderie. May you all be especially blessed this Holiday season and throughout the coming year.
Edited for spelling.
Happy Holidays Wesley!
-Paul
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/18/2010 09:12 AM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/18/2010 09:12 AM
Looks like my package landed yesterday. I sent this over a week ago. Check out what happened to it in the tracking info.
0308 3390 0001 9801 4469
That package zig-zagged all over he coast!
0308 3390 0001 9801 4469
That package zig-zagged all over he coast!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/18/2010 09:41 AM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/18/2010 09:41 AM
Woo Hoo!!! Looky what Santa Kyle brought me!
La Aurora 107 Corona
Tatuaje Noellas Reserva
A Fuente Work of Art Maduro
NHC Selection Limitada Reserva
Illusione MJ12
Lump of Coal: Chavon (He syas he thinks it tastes like burning leaves)
Thanks a ton Kyle!!!!!
La Aurora 107 Corona
Tatuaje Noellas Reserva
A Fuente Work of Art Maduro
NHC Selection Limitada Reserva
Illusione MJ12
Lump of Coal: Chavon (He syas he thinks it tastes like burning leaves)
Thanks a ton Kyle!!!!!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: akira on 12/18/2010 09:54 AM
Post by: akira on 12/18/2010 09:54 AM
Wow, great sticks. Nice work Kyle!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 12/18/2010 10:04 AM
Post by: 87North on 12/18/2010 10:04 AM
Looks pretty good there...Some nice work Kyle.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: wlfwalleye on 12/18/2010 11:25 AM
Post by: wlfwalleye on 12/18/2010 11:25 AM
Glad they got there ok. Enjoy!
That Chavon I got from a relative about 4 years ago maby a lot of age hepled the flavor.
After the first two I smoked I was afraid to try them again. :barf:
I forgot to reccomend the Noella Reserva for the New Years smoke.
That Chavon I got from a relative about 4 years ago maby a lot of age hepled the flavor.
After the first two I smoked I was afraid to try them again. :barf:
I forgot to reccomend the Noella Reserva for the New Years smoke.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/18/2010 02:46 PM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/18/2010 02:46 PM
Quotewlfwalleye - 12/18/2010 9:25 AM
Glad they got there ok. Enjoy!
That Chavon I got from a relative about 4 years ago maby a lot of age hepled the flavor.
After the first two I smoked I was afraid to try them again. :barf:
I forgot to reccomend the Noella Reserva for the New Years smoke.
Let's hope age helped. thanks again for the sticks!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Robert LG on 12/18/2010 03:53 PM
Post by: Robert LG on 12/18/2010 03:53 PM
Very nice as always Kyle!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/18/2010 05:19 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/18/2010 05:19 PM
Very generous, Kyle. :thumbsup:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/20/2010 07:33 AM
Post by: nwb on 12/20/2010 07:33 AM
Wow, great job Paul and Kyle!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: ratboy on 12/20/2010 08:32 PM
Post by: ratboy on 12/20/2010 08:32 PM
Guys I have been out of touch for the last few weeks but when I got home my wife handed me a box from Kola! Thank you very much Armin, I hope you everyone else here at CG has a great Christmas, Hanuka, Kwanzaa, Festivus or whatever it is you do or don't celebrate.
And as usual I failed miserably in my first attempt to upload a picture. I'm the worst IT guy ever.
:confused:
And as usual I failed miserably in my first attempt to upload a picture. I'm the worst IT guy ever.
:confused:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: SenorPablo on 12/20/2010 08:44 PM
Post by: SenorPablo on 12/20/2010 08:44 PM
Another Secret Santa as landed! Thanks so very much Dave (aka Dave S.) You really exceeded all expectations. :shades: What a blockbuster of sticks! :dancing: Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!
Here's a pic:
(//images/misc/secret_santa.jpg)
Cheers!
-Paul
Here's a pic:
(//images/misc/secret_santa.jpg)
Cheers!
-Paul
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: nwb on 12/20/2010 08:47 PM
Post by: nwb on 12/20/2010 08:47 PM
Paul, I'm not sure if you got a lump of coal.... :confused:
Great gift Dave!
Great gift Dave!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/20/2010 08:51 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/20/2010 08:51 PM
Very nice presents, Dave!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: SenorPablo on 12/20/2010 08:53 PM
Post by: SenorPablo on 12/20/2010 08:53 PM
Quotenwb - 12/20/2010 9:47 PM
Paul, I'm not sure if you got a lump of coal.... :confused:
Great gift Dave!
Great point. I was so salavating over the gift I forgot about the lump of coal. I'm not sure I could pick one out of the group as I really REALLY like them all. :-)
-Paul
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 12/20/2010 09:21 PM
Post by: 87North on 12/20/2010 09:21 PM
I'd say they're all diamonds there...Great job Dave. :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/20/2010 10:47 PM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/20/2010 10:47 PM
:-0
Nice work Dave!
Nice work Dave!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Shukpaw on 12/21/2010 01:22 AM
Post by: Shukpaw on 12/21/2010 01:22 AM
I got my present from Nick (NES Tek) this weekend. There are some nice sticks in there. Thank you very much.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/21/2010 06:07 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/21/2010 06:07 AM
QuoteShukpaw - 12/21/2010 2:22 AM
I got my present from Nick (NES Tek) this weekend. There are some nice sticks in there. Thank you very much.
Those look great! And though I'm sure that the Fire was meant as the lump of coal, IMHO those are pretty tasty and you can't find them anymore. :thumbsup:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/21/2010 07:00 AM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/21/2010 07:00 AM
I posted my Secret Santa gift here:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=7316.0
Thanks again, Ken. :bigthumbs:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=7316.0
Thanks again, Ken. :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/21/2010 08:37 AM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/21/2010 08:37 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 12/21/2010 5:00 AM
I posted my Secret Santa gift here:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=7316.0
Thanks again, Ken. :bigthumbs:
Nice work Ken!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Dave S. on 12/21/2010 10:04 AM
Post by: Dave S. on 12/21/2010 10:04 AM
:thumbsup:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: qman22 on 12/21/2010 01:13 PM
Post by: qman22 on 12/21/2010 01:13 PM
Well I had one hell of a surprise waiting for me when I went home for lunch today. Behold the splendor of my Secret Santa gift courtesy of Rich (ratboy)! The one on the far left is a brand new release from Diamond Crown called the Julius Ceasar, which is the new years smoke and the Arganese is the lump of coal. Thank you Rich, your gift was extremely generous! Merry Christmas to you as well!!! :smoker:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/21/2010 01:51 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/21/2010 01:51 PM
Quoteqman22 - 12/21/2010 2:13 PM
Well I had one hell of a surprise waiting for me when I went home for lunch today. Behold the splendor of my Secret Santa gift courtesy of Rich (ratboy)! The one on the far left is a brand new release from Diamond Crown called the Julius Ceasar, which is the new years smoke and the Arganese is the lump of coal. Thank you Rich, your gift was extremely generous! Merry Christmas to you as well!!! :smoker:
Very nice! Lucky for you it was the Good Rich who drew your name and not the other one....
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/21/2010 02:06 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/21/2010 02:06 PM
Very nice indeed, Rich. I want to try that Julius Caesar!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/21/2010 02:48 PM
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/21/2010 02:48 PM
Wow! That's a nice selection of cigars. And while the Arganese CL3 may be the ugly one amidst the others, it's not that terrible.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: NES Tek on 12/21/2010 03:02 PM
Post by: NES Tek on 12/21/2010 03:02 PM
Damn! Those look tasty!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 12/21/2010 03:17 PM
Post by: DonM on 12/21/2010 03:17 PM
Another great Seccret Santa line-up!
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: kola on 12/21/2010 04:31 PM
Post by: kola on 12/21/2010 04:31 PM
Quoteratboy - 12/20/2010 9:32 PM
Guys I have been out of touch for the last few weeks but when I got home my wife handed me a box from Kola! Thank you very much Armin, I hope you everyone else here at CG has a great Christmas, Hanuka, Kwanzaa, Festivus or whatever it is you do or don't celebrate.
And as usual I failed miserably in my first attempt to upload a picture. I'm the worst IT guy ever.
:confused:
I'm glad they got to you Rich. Merry Christmas! ... I hope you enjoy them.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/23/2010 05:45 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/23/2010 05:45 PM
So is there anyone that didn't get their Secret Santa gift yet? :confused: Sing out so we can track it down for you.
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/25/2010 12:18 PM
Post by: BlackIrish on 12/25/2010 12:18 PM
I got mine from Whodeeni on Thursday. Thanks, Excel!
(http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo227/ejnaughton/IMG_20101222_193423.jpg) (http://s378.photobucket.com/albums/oo227/ejnaughton/?action=view¤t=IMG_20101222_193423.jpg)
ManOWar
Bolivar (Dominican)
Tat Havana VI
Reserva Miraflor
Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra
and a lump of coal: Puros Indios Viejo
(http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo227/ejnaughton/IMG_20101222_193423.jpg) (http://s378.photobucket.com/albums/oo227/ejnaughton/?action=view¤t=IMG_20101222_193423.jpg)
ManOWar
Bolivar (Dominican)
Tat Havana VI
Reserva Miraflor
Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra
and a lump of coal: Puros Indios Viejo
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: DonM on 12/26/2010 08:02 AM
Post by: DonM on 12/26/2010 08:02 AM
I just wanted to thank Wes again for the great cigars sent, one of them an Olde World Reserve maduro churchill I smoked poolside on Christmas. I am looking forward to the DC Maximus on New Years
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: 87North on 12/26/2010 11:37 AM
Post by: 87North on 12/26/2010 11:37 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed it Don, and hope it helped make Christmas a little Merrier. :biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: kola on 12/26/2010 12:48 PM
Post by: kola on 12/26/2010 12:48 PM
QuoteDonM - 12/26/2010 9:02 AM
I just wanted to thank Wes again for the great cigars sent, one of them an Olde World Reserve maduro churchill I smoked poolside on Christmas. I am looking forward to the DC Maximus on New Years
Nice. If I were to smoke poolside, I'd have to bring my skates. You suck.
:biggrin:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Brlesq on 12/26/2010 03:06 PM
Post by: Brlesq on 12/26/2010 03:06 PM
Quotekola - 12/26/2010 1:48 PMQuoteDonM - 12/26/2010 9:02 AM
I just wanted to thank Wes again for the great cigars sent, one of them an Olde World Reserve maduro churchill I smoked poolside on Christmas. I am looking forward to the DC Maximus on New Years
Nice. If I were to smoke poolside, I'd have to bring my skates. You suck.
:biggrin:
Yea, Don. Why don't you come up here and visit where its 22 degrees with a windchill of 5 right now! :-(
I'm glad some of you can enjoy a smoke outside today. :-)
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/26/2010 03:14 PM
Post by: Bob Cordell on 12/26/2010 03:14 PM
:mad:
Hot weather bytches!
:mad:
Hot weather bytches!
:mad:
Title: RE: Secret Santa Part 2
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/26/2010 06:49 PM
Post by: Ken Kelley on 12/26/2010 06:49 PM
QuoteBob Cordell - 12/26/2010 4:14 PM
:mad:
Hot weather bytches!
:mad:
You got it! Here's my driveway as of about 1:00 PM. The snow kept falling all day long so there's more now than there was...