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Title: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/03/2011 08:28 PM
It's that time of year again!  Even though the holiday season is a few months away, starting early will give everyone who wants to participate time to send a care package.  Here is last year's post:

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=5894.0

This year, I'm going to change a few things.  The basic rules:

*Send as many cigars as you would like.  Even a fiver will make a difference.  My address is in my profile.
*Packages can be drop shipped to me from vendors.  DocJazz did this last year with success.
*Please PM me if you send a package.  I'd like to avoid boxes sitting on my doorstep in case I'm traveling.
*If you would prefer, a cash donation can be made to cover shipping.  Last year the approximate cost was $60 to ship 3 large packages.  I will keep everyone updated in case we have enough to cover shipping.
*The cutoff will be October 31st for getting packages/donations in the mail to me.  This will allow me enough time to get them shipped and the soldiers receive them before the holidays.
*I will keep a running list of those that have expressed interest along with if I received the package.  If you commit to donating early on and decide it can't be done, no harm, no foul.

Last year, I created a virtual humidor with all the cigars.  Depending on the response, I might do that this year - it takes a lot of time to do that, though.

As always, feel free to post any questions!

Now, time to break out the old coolidor.... :shades:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: wescat on 08/03/2011 08:42 PM
Out fukkin' standing Nathan. That's one hell of a good deed, and I appreciate it. I will be sending cigars to this effort.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: lubrix on 08/03/2011 09:03 PM
You will be getting a package from me!.Will let you know before I send it.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: billy82 on 08/03/2011 09:24 PM
What a super cool thing to do! :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: hardeveningsuburb on 08/03/2011 09:30 PM
Quotelubrix - 8/3/2011  9:03 PM

You will be getting a package from me!.Will let you know before I send it.

x2.  I'll send at least a fiver, possibly more if I have excess funds (I usually don't as I'm a college student, but you never know).  Very cool of you to organize this Nathan.  :bigthumbs: times infinity.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: lubrix on 08/03/2011 10:29 PM
Just did a quick scan of one of my humidors.20-30 sticks will be coming your way!.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: rumrunner88 on 08/03/2011 10:52 PM
I'm in
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/04/2011 07:52 AM
Thanks for the interest thus far:

wescat
lubrix
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: MT21 on 08/04/2011 08:30 AM
I'm in.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: cocon on 08/04/2011 08:34 AM
Yep....I am in!

 :usa:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Robert LG on 08/04/2011 09:02 AM
I'm in as well!  I'm not sure if I'll just send an order your way or go through the humidor.  Either way something will be headed your way.  I won't be around as much for a couple of weeks but after that I'll get on it.  Hopefully, well before the cutoff date.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: akira on 08/04/2011 10:31 AM
Thanks for doing this again this year Nathan.  I will pack up a box and send it out next week.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Bob Cordell on 08/04/2011 10:44 AM
I'll get a few out in the next couple of weeks or so...


Keep this thread bumped up so we dont forget!



 :usa:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Jackal on 08/04/2011 01:28 PM
I will send out some next week.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/04/2011 06:20 PM
Thanks to everyone who has shown interest:

wescat
lubrix
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig
Herb
cocon
Robert LG
akira
Bob Cordell
Jackal

Like I said above, please send me a PM prior to sending any packages.  There will be one week where I will be out of town on vacation.  Thanks all!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: kola on 08/04/2011 07:58 PM
Nathan, thanks for organizing this again this year. It's got to be a good chunk of work, and your efforts are appreciated.

And yes, I am in.  Not sure when I will send, but will let you know.

Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/06/2011 02:07 PM
Bump for the weekend crowd.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/11/2011 07:40 PM
The first donation has landed.  Thanks go out to Mark (aka Herb)! :dancing:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: SenorPablo on 08/11/2011 07:52 PM
Thanks for running this again this year Nathan.  It really makes for a hell of a nice xmas gift for the troops who are stuck over there during the holidays, depending on when you time it.  Count me in as well.

-Paul
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/11/2011 08:21 PM
Thanks for all the interest, folks.  Here is an updated list:

wescat
lubrix
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig
Herb - Received
cocon
Robert LG
akira
Bob Cordell
Jackal
kola
SenorPablo

And here is a link to the humidor:

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: lubrix on 08/11/2011 08:38 PM
PM Sent.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: sullivan8078 on 08/11/2011 09:18 PM
Next time I order I will try to remember to send a gift your way.  :biggrin:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: sullivan8078 on 08/11/2011 09:21 PM
PM sent.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Bob Cordell on 08/11/2011 09:22 PM
I'll get some sticks in the mail soon bro!


  :thumbsup:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: hardeveningsuburb on 08/11/2011 09:27 PM
QuoteBob Cordell - 8/11/2011  9:22 PM

I'll get some sticks in the mail soon bro!


  :thumbsup:

Ditto!  Sorry, I've been busy with summer classes and work.  I'll send some along soon enough.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: cocon on 08/12/2011 02:46 PM
PM sent.  Sticks on the way.  Thanks for doing this!! Great cause, we can not do enough for those guys!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: H8W8IN on 08/12/2011 09:37 PM
I will be sending some and I am going to talk to the owner of one of the local shops to see if he can donate some. He is trying to downsize his humidor to put in a office. What better way to do that than to donate to our troops. I think I can get him to bite, I AMA former marine and he is ex navy, so iget a pretty good discount and he might be willing to donate. I will keep you posted.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: BlackIrish on 08/12/2011 11:39 PM
Glad to see you're doing this again, Nathan.  I'll be putting together a nice package for you.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: rumrunner88 on 08/13/2011 12:07 AM
Gonna put some together this weekend and get them out next week.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 08/13/2011 03:56 AM
Unfortunately I missed out on this last year due to lack of cigars in my humi. I'll be sure to get some to you this year though. It's a nice way to say thanks.

Thanks again for doing this Nathan. You rock! :rocker:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: lubrix on 08/13/2011 10:01 AM
PM sent!Rooster on route!.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/13/2011 01:00 PM
Updated list:

wescat
lubrix
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig
Herb - Received
cocon
Robert LG
akira
Bob Cordell
Jackal
kola
SenorPablo
sullivan8078
H8W8IN
BlackIrish
metalhead y cigarguy

For everyone planning on sending something this week, let's cut it off on Monday.  If you can't get it out then, please wait until the 25th.

Thanks everyone!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: wlfwalleye on 08/13/2011 05:18 PM
I'll get a box put together in the next week or two. I have to put one together for another place as well.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/15/2011 06:26 PM
Got another donation today, sent by Paul (aka lubrix).  23 cigars for the troops, three cigars for me, and a note from some girl named Carmen.  She was nice enough to autograph a photo of herself working a pole.  She wasn't of the gitfiddl variety.

This was a bada$$ donation/bomb, and lubrix agrees.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: herfdude on 08/15/2011 11:01 PM
I will cover all the shipping costs......
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/16/2011 08:15 PM
Quoteherfdude - 8/16/2011  12:01 AM

I will cover all the shipping costs......

Donavan has more than generously asked to cover the shipping costs.  That is a great gesture, my friend!  Thanks!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Shukpaw on 08/16/2011 08:27 PM
Quoteherfdude - 8/15/2011  9:01 PM

I will cover all the shipping costs......

Very generous.  :cool:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Robert LG on 08/16/2011 08:38 PM
This place is awesome!  Great job guys and girls.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: sullivan8078 on 08/17/2011 12:00 AM
PM sent
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/17/2011 06:56 PM
Received another donation today.  10 Padilla Black Bears, courtesy of Chip (cocon).  Thanks!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: cocon on 08/17/2011 08:33 PM
Your welcome, but you deserve the cred for all the work you are putting in!!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: cocon on 08/17/2011 10:01 PM
Quoteherfdude - 8/16/2011  12:01 AM

I will cover all the shipping costs......


You da man!!!  Very nice way to step up and help out the troops!!  

 :bigthumbs:


 :usa:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Shukpaw on 08/18/2011 01:48 AM
I'm getting my shipment together.  I will wait until after the 25th to send it.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: NES Tek on 08/20/2011 04:52 PM
Just saw this (I need to not be so busy. Stealing away my CG time!). I'll be getting something together for sure!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: sullivan8078 on 08/22/2011 07:54 AM
Have some sticks ready to send. Will you be able to receive them on Fri 8/26?
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/22/2011 04:02 PM
Quotesullivan8078 - 8/22/2011  8:54 AM

Have some sticks ready to send. Will you be able to receive them on Fri 8/26?

I'm currently at the beach, returning next Saturday the 27th. We have somone picking up the mail, so if it gets there on Friday it will be ok.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: sullivan8078 on 08/29/2011 02:37 PM
Dropped off package a few minutes ago. You should have it on Wed. Tracking info sent in PM. Thanks again for putting this together!  :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/29/2011 07:59 PM
Got home Saturday to a check from herfdude, who more than covered the shipping costs.  Thanks!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/29/2011 08:00 PM
Jackal's donation arrived!  Thanks brother!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/29/2011 08:09 PM
FYI - I am back in pocket and should be until the cutoff date.  Feel free to send any donations as you get them together.

Here is an updated list:

wescat
lubrix - Received
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig
Herb - Received
cocon - Received
Robert LG
akira
Bob Cordell
Jackal - Received
kola
SenorPablo
sullivan8078
H8W8IN
BlackIrish
metalhead y cigarguy
wlfwalleye
herfdude - Received
Shukpaw
NES Tek
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: DonM on 08/29/2011 09:28 PM
When do you plan on sending the shipment Nathan?  I would like to contribute as well but haven't been working. Been supporting my own cigar consumption, seems I have been consuming more with so much free time.  :lmao:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 08/30/2011 07:17 AM
QuoteDonM - 8/29/2011  10:28 PM

When do you plan on sending the shipment Nathan?  I would like to contribute as well but haven't been working. Been supporting my own cigar consumption, seems I have been consuming more with so much free time.  :lmao:

You have some time - the cutoff to send to me is the end of October.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Bicho on 08/30/2011 11:53 AM
in, ill be sending my package next week :shades:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Bob Cordell on 08/30/2011 12:07 PM
I nned to get my ass in gear! I keep forgetting
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 08/30/2011 01:53 PM
I haven't forgotten. I will be sending my package off later this week or next week.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: akira on 08/31/2011 12:57 PM
Mine are in the mail.  Thanks for handling this again Nathan.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: NES Tek on 08/31/2011 12:58 PM
Mine are on their way. Thakns for moderating all of this and taking care of it Nathan!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/01/2011 07:09 PM
Kyle's donation arrived yesterday, and all I can say is wow.  60 cigars, and nice cigars at that!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/01/2011 07:12 PM
David's (sullivan8078) donation arrived yesterday as well, and he was generous enough to add 3 cigars (none of which I've tried) for me! :dancing:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/01/2011 07:15 PM
Update - We have 126 cigars already.  Thanks folks!  Here is the updated virtual humi:

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb

Here is an updated list of contributors:

wescat
lubrix - Received
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig
Herb - Received
cocon - Received
Robert LG
akira
Bob Cordell
Jackal - Received
kola
SenorPablo
sullivan8078 - Received
H8W8IN
BlackIrish
metalhead y cigarguy
wlfwalleye - Received
herfdude - Received
Shukpaw
NES Tek
DonM
Bicho
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: wlfwalleye on 09/02/2011 03:31 AM
Glad they got there ok.

Thanks for setting this up again.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 09/02/2011 03:38 AM
Awesome donation Kyle!!!  :shades:

I'll be shipping mine out next week.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Shukpaw on 09/02/2011 05:14 AM
Way to go Kyle.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: sullivan8078 on 09/02/2011 07:17 AM
Thanks again for organizing this!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: southernrun on 09/02/2011 08:22 AM
You guys sure know how to support your boys! I salute you guys for that!  :victory:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/02/2011 09:49 PM
Two more donations - NES Tek and akira.  Thanks guys!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: NES Tek on 09/03/2011 01:41 AM
Thanks again Nathan!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Brlesq on 09/03/2011 08:31 AM
Thanks for doing this again this year, Nate.  I'll send you my annual donation in a few weeks.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 09/08/2011 08:08 PM
Nate I shipped off my cigars today, so you should receive them on Monday. I sent 13 cigars with 3 of them meant for you as a thank you for taking on this large task. Choose any 3 from the bunch or if you prefer you can just give them to the troops as well. Your choice. Thanks again!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/08/2011 08:26 PM
Quotemetalhead y cigarguy - 9/8/2011  9:08 PM

Nate I shipped off my cigars today, so you should receive them on Monday. I sent 13 cigars with 3 of them meant for you as a thank you for taking on this large task. Choose any 3 from the bunch or if you prefer you can just give them to the troops as well. Your choice. Thanks again!

Thanks for the donation, and thanks for thinking of me.  I'll look for the package!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: ratboy on 09/09/2011 12:58 AM
How long is this going on for I have about 50 Id like to send if possible.

Thanks as always for doing this.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Robert LG on 09/09/2011 06:50 PM
Hey Nathan I have sent a True Grit sampler from CI to you for the troops.  Thanks for doing this.  I may add to it later but I will let you know if I do.  I'll PM you if I don't see a response here.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/09/2011 06:57 PM
Quoteratboy - 9/9/2011  1:58 AM

How long is this going on for I have about 50 Id like to send if possible.

Thanks as always for doing this.

Deadline to get cigars to me is end of October.  You have some time.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/09/2011 06:58 PM
QuoteRobert LG - 9/9/2011  7:50 PM

Hey Nathan I have sent a True Grit sampler from CI to you for the troops.  Thanks for doing this.  I may add to it later but I will let you know if I do.  I'll PM you if I don't see a response here.

Nice donation!  I'll keep an eye out for it.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: cocon on 09/09/2011 07:09 PM
Looks like this is gonna be a nice surprise for our guys overseas!!   :biggrin:

We can't do enough for them! :usa:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/10/2011 02:32 PM
metalhead y cigarguy's donation came in today.  Thanks Bryan!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/10/2011 02:51 PM
Update - We have 229 cigars! Thanks folks! Updated virtual humi:

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb

Here is an updated list of contributors:

wescat
lubrix - Received
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig
Herb - Received
cocon - Received
Robert LG
akira - Received
Bob Cordell
Jackal - Received
kola
SenorPablo
sullivan8078 - Received
H8W8IN
BlackIrish
metalhead y cigarguy - Received
wlfwalleye - Received
herfdude - Received
Shukpaw
NES Tek - Received
DonM
Bicho
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Robert LG on 09/13/2011 06:07 PM
Got the shipping notification today and it looks like you will get it tomorrow.  Man you get stuff quick from them.

UPS: 1Z00437YPP07701311
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: akira on 09/13/2011 06:32 PM
Nice work everyone!  Very generous donations this year!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/13/2011 07:09 PM
QuoteRobert LG - 9/13/2011  7:07 PM

Got the shipping notification today and it looks like you will get it tomorrow.  Man you get stuff quick from them.

UPS: 1Z00437YPP07701311

Usually two business days - I live close to the UPS and USPS hubs.  I should get my 20 MoW PA tomorrow as well. :biggrin:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: SenorPablo on 09/13/2011 07:35 PM
Hey Nathan.  I still owe you a shipment.  When are you sending out?

-Paul
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/13/2011 08:34 PM
QuoteSenorPablo - 9/13/2011  8:35 PM

Hey Nathan.  I still owe you a shipment.  When are you sending out?

-Paul

I'm trying to get everything in to me by the end of October.  You have some time.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Herfin' Chef on 09/13/2011 10:36 PM
Can I still donate???....(guess I should have read more of the thread)......Stand by Nate!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 09/14/2011 01:22 AM
Glad the package made it. Thanks again for doing this.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Bicho on 09/14/2011 08:25 AM
sending it out this week! :biggrin:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: horrido on 09/14/2011 10:43 AM
I am sure they will like them all.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: dwig on 09/14/2011 10:50 AM
Nathan, got mine together & sending out today.

Should be to you by Saturday????????
 :biggrin:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/14/2011 12:33 PM
Good lord - my wife is going to be very suspicious when I get 5 packages per day for the next week. :lmao:

Oh well - send away!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Brlesq on 09/14/2011 01:12 PM
Quotenwb - 9/14/2011  1:33 PM

Good lord - my wife is going to be very suspicious when I get 5 packages per day for the next week. :lmao:

Oh well - send away!

At least you can fib and say that every package is a ciagr-for-troop donation, even if it isn't.  

I got 6 packages last week (1 bomb/5 orders) and I had to tell her that it was 2 bombs, 3 orders and one pass (the largest order with 38 cigars).     :lmao:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 09/14/2011 08:21 PM
QuoteBrlesq - 9/14/2011  11:12 AM
Quotenwb - 9/14/2011  1:33 PM
Good lord - my wife is going to be very suspicious when I get 5 packages per day for the next week. :lmao:
Oh well - send away!

At least you can fib and say that every package is a ciagr-for-troop donation, even if it
isn't.  
I got 6 packages last week (1 bomb/5 orders) and I had to tell her that it was 2 bombs, 3 orders and one pass (the largest order with 38 cigars).     :lmao:

Shame shame. Are you going to pretend to send the pass off to the next fake recipient?  :confused:  :biggrin:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/14/2011 08:22 PM
Received Robert LG's donation today.  Mighty nice sticks (sorry about pic-having technical issues).
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Robert LG on 09/14/2011 08:28 PM
Quotenwb - 9/14/2011  8:22 PM

Received Robert LG's donation today.  Mighty nice sticks (sorry about pic-having technical issues).

Glad they made it.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Herfin' Chef on 09/15/2011 09:47 AM
Stand by to receive Nate...
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/15/2011 08:25 PM
Got these from Bruce today.  Thanks!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/15/2011 08:31 PM
Updated List:

wescat
lubrix - Received
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig
Herb - Received
cocon - Received
Robert LG - Received
akira - Received
Bob Cordell
Jackal - Received
kola
SenorPablo
sullivan8078 - Received
H8W8IN
BlackIrish
metalhead y cigarguy - Received
wlfwalleye - Received
herfdude - Received
Shukpaw
NES Tek - Received
DonM
Bicho
brlesq - Received
ratboy
Herfin' Chef
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/18/2011 09:15 PM
Got 4 more donations this weekend:  dwig, Herfin' Chef, junglepete, and Senorpablo!  Thanks all!

Here is the updated humidor - 336 smokes:

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb

wescat
lubrix - Received
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
dwig - Received
Herb - Received
cocon - Received
Robert LG - Received
akira - Received
Bob Cordell
Jackal - Received
kola
SenorPablo - Received
sullivan8078 - Received
H8W8IN
BlackIrish
metalhead y cigarguy - Received
wlfwalleye - Received
herfdude - Received
Shukpaw
NES Tek - Received
DonM
Bicho
brlesq - Received
ratboy
Herfin' Chef - Received
junglepete - Received
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: akira on 09/18/2011 09:19 PM
Great contributions guys!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/21/2011 06:59 PM
Got another donation from Bicho today.  Way for a newbie to step up!  Thanks Harold!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Bicho on 09/22/2011 11:57 AM
:shades: Great Cause!!! & this is a good thing you are doing, Thank you :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: H8W8IN on 09/22/2011 06:53 PM
I will try to get mine out in the next week or two.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 09/22/2011 07:57 PM
QuoteH8W8IN - 9/22/2011  7:53 PM

I will try to get mine out in the next week or two.

No prob.  We still have some time.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/06/2011 05:39 PM
Got another donation, this one from mountedshriner.  Thanks!  That puts us at 347 smokes!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/06/2011 05:45 PM
As a reminder, the cutoff to get any contributions in the mail to me is October 31st.

For all of our newer members and vets, this is open to anyone.  Check out the original post for guidelines.

Here is an updated list of people that have shown interest:

wescat
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
Bob Cordell
kola
H8W8IN
BlackIrish
Shukpaw
DonM
ratboy
Herfin' Chef - Received
junglepete – Received
lubrix – Received
dwig - Received
Herb - Received
cocon - Received
Robert LG - Received
akira – Received
Jackal – Received
SenorPablo - Received
sullivan8078 – Received
metalhead y cigarguy - Received
wlfwalleye - Received
herfdude – Received
NES Tek – Received
Bicho - Received
brlesq - Received
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 10/06/2011 07:45 PM
It would be really cool if we could hit 400 cigars, and I can only imagine what the shipping cost is going to be.  :-0

So Nate have you decided on a branch and destination for this care package?
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/06/2011 08:15 PM
Quotemetalhead y cigarguy - 10/6/2011  8:45 PM

It would be really cool if we could hit 400 cigars, and I can only imagine what the shipping cost is going to be.  :-0

So Nate have you decided on a branch and destination for this care package?

Herfdude was generous enough to cover probably all of the shipping costs - thanks again brother.

As far as the destination, I've got a couple of groups in mind.  We have a group of Marines in Afghanistan that has traditionally gotten at least a half if not all.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 10/10/2011 02:08 AM
Quotenwb - 10/6/2011  6:15 PM

Quotemetalhead y cigarguy - 10/6/2011  8:45 PM

It would be really cool if we could hit 400 cigars, and I can only imagine what the shipping cost is going to be.  :-0

So Nate have you decided on a branch and destination for this care package?

Herfdude was generous enough to cover probably all of the shipping costs - thanks again brother.

As far as the destination, I've got a couple of groups in mind.  We have a group of Marines in Afghanistan that has traditionally gotten at least a half if not all.


Very cool. I'm sure which ever group of soldiers receives the package will be very gracious, and it will put a big smile on many faces.  Very nice gesture as well Herfdude.  :thumbsup:  
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Herfin' Chef on 10/10/2011 06:48 AM
QuoteVery nice gesture as well Herfdude.  :thumbsup:  

X2....That Dude is quite a standup BOTL. Nicely done Donovan!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Brlesq on 10/10/2011 07:21 AM
QuoteHerfin' Chef - 10/10/2011  7:48 AM

QuoteVery nice gesture as well Herfdude.  :thumbsup:  

X2....That Dude is quite a standup BOTL. Nicely done Donovan!


x3.  Very generous of you, Donovan! :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/10/2011 07:00 PM
Got this from hardeveningsuburb today:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 10/10/2011 10:05 PM
I'll be sending some sticks your way this week.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Shukpaw on 10/13/2011 04:11 AM
Mine are out today. USPS 9101010521297743925785.

Nathan, the My Father is for you for organizing this.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: cocon on 10/13/2011 09:14 AM
Looks like you will break 400 sticks for the troops!! Gonna need a bigger cooler!!

  :usa:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/16/2011 09:36 PM
Got a donation from Rebecca Silverwolf - thanks!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/16/2011 09:37 PM
I know you guys aren't going to believe me, but that Neil (aka Shukpaw) is one generous BOTL.  He donated about 100 sticks!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/16/2011 09:43 PM
This is turning out to be bigger than last year - thanks all!  We are up to 480 cigars.

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb

Updated list of contributors.  You have two weeks left to get any donations out to me.

wescat
hardeveningsuburb
rumrunner88
Bob Cordell
kola
H8W8IN
BlackIrish
DonM
ratboy
Rebecca Silverwolf - Received
Shukpaw - Received
Herfin' Chef - Received
junglepete – Received
lubrix – Received
dwig - Received
Herb - Received
cocon - Received
Robert LG - Received
akira – Received
Jackal – Received
SenorPablo - Received
sullivan8078 – Received
metalhead y cigarguy - Received
wlfwalleye - Received
herfdude – Received
NES Tek – Received
Bicho - Received
brlesq - Received
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: junglepete on 10/16/2011 10:24 PM
Quotenwb - 10/16/2011  10:37 PM

I know you guys aren't going to believe me, but that Neil (aka Shukpaw) is one generous BOTL.  He donated about 100 sticks!

HOLY CRAP!! Nicely done Neil...very nice indeed. Very generous of you!! HOLY CRAP!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: MT21 on 10/16/2011 11:18 PM
Quotejunglepete - 10/16/2011  8:24 PM

Quotenwb - 10/16/2011  10:37 PM

I know you guys aren't going to believe me, but that Neil (aka Shukpaw) is one generous BOTL.  He donated about 100 sticks!

HOLY CRAP!! Nicely done Neil...very nice indeed. Very generous of you!! HOLY CRAP!


 :-0  :usa:  :thanx:  :cool:  :respekt:  :smoker:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Robert LG on 10/16/2011 11:21 PM
Quotenwb - 10/16/2011  9:37 PM

I know you guys aren't going to believe me, but that Neil (aka Shukpaw) is one generous BOTL.  He donated about 100 sticks!

Unreal!!!!!!!!!!  Neil, you are one generous BOTL!   :respekt:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: NES Tek on 10/16/2011 11:33 PM
Crap Neil! That's amazing. nice work!!!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Rebecca Silverwolf on 10/17/2011 12:15 AM
Amazing support from so many people on this. Way to go!  :thumbsup:  :cool:  :usa:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 10/17/2011 01:02 AM
Awesome donation Neil. :shades:

Do you have any 5 Vegas left in your own humi?   :biggrin:   You even parted with a couple Camacho's.  :-0
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: 87North on 10/17/2011 01:26 AM
Thats absolutely fantastic Neil.  :-0  :-0
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Herfin' Chef on 10/17/2011 07:15 AM
Quotejunglepete - 10/16/2011  11:24 PM

Quotenwb - 10/16/2011  10:37 PM

I know you guys aren't going to believe me, but that Neil (aka Shukpaw) is one generous BOTL.  He donated about 100 sticks!

HOLY CRAP!! Nicely done Neil...very nice indeed. Very generous of you!! HOLY CRAP!

X2...Wow! Neil way to go...
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Brlesq on 10/17/2011 07:23 AM
QuoteHerfin' Chef - 10/17/2011  8:15 AM

Quotejunglepete - 10/16/2011  11:24 PM

Quotenwb - 10/16/2011  10:37 PM

I know you guys aren't going to believe me, but that Neil (aka Shukpaw) is one generous BOTL.  He donated about 100 sticks!

HOLY CRAP!! Nicely done Neil...very nice indeed. Very generous of you!! HOLY CRAP!

X2...Wow! Neil way to go...

x3 (or x4 or x5).  That was very, very generous of you Neil!  :bigthumbs:  :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: lubrix on 10/17/2011 07:52 AM
Great donation Neil!.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: wlfwalleye on 10/17/2011 12:24 PM
Way to go Neil!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Jackal on 10/17/2011 12:50 PM
Awesome Neil  :bow:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: H8W8IN on 10/17/2011 01:31 PM
I want to apoligize guys. I have been working 60 - 80 hours a week at work with a new product that is getting ready to go live and between that and school, I have been swamped. I will get something together and send it out this week.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: kola on 10/17/2011 02:22 PM
Hoo-rah Neil! The boys will certainly appreciate all those fine sticks. Your generosity is rapidly becoming legendary.  

Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: hardeveningsuburb on 10/17/2011 02:24 PM
:bow: @ Neil!  Awesome donation!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/17/2011 04:48 PM
QuoteH8W8IN - 10/17/2011  2:31 PM

I want to apoligize guys. I have been working 60 - 80 hours a week at work with a new product that is getting ready to go live and between that and school, I have been swamped. I will get something together and send it out this week.

No worries - you still have a little time.  Life goes on, and I've been putting in some crazy hours, so I feel your pain.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: cocon on 10/17/2011 06:53 PM
Gonna need a cargo plane for this delivery!!   :biggrin:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: ROTHNH on 10/18/2011 12:19 AM
Well my 2 cents on this.

I really admire the effort -- the great job y'all are doing to, once again, get a ton of cigars to our troops in harms way overseas.  WTG and well done.

As a retired senior military officer, not having retired so long that that I still have friends OCONUS, I personally choose to do my own thing.

That said, I support my fellow Geeks in their efforts!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/20/2011 08:08 PM
Got a donation from Wes (87North), and he was kind enought to include a RP Edge Sumatra for me.  Thanks!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/20/2011 08:10 PM
A newbie stepped up - NoMoreLies sent a donation.  Thanks, and some great sticks to boot!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/20/2011 08:15 PM
Woot!  With the last two donations, we have officially hit the 500 mark.  Thanks go out to everyone for their efforts!

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb

wescat
rumrunner88
Bob Cordell
kola
H8W8IN
BlackIrish
DonM
ratboy
87North - Received
hardeveningsuburb - Received
Rebecca Silverwolf - Received
Shukpaw - Received
Herfin' Chef - Received
junglepete – Received
lubrix – Received
dwig - Received
Herb - Received
cocon - Received
Robert LG - Received
akira – Received
Jackal – Received
SenorPablo - Received
sullivan8078 – Received
metalhead y cigarguy - Received
wlfwalleye - Received
herfdude – Received
NES Tek – Received
Bicho - Received
brlesq - Received
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: sullivan8078 on 10/20/2011 10:41 PM
Awesome! :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: DonM on 10/21/2011 05:25 AM
I have been lax in getting a few out to NWB but will today, I think this is a great cause.  Being a retired enlisted soldier, I know what it is like to dig the foxhole then pull guard duty in it
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: DonM on 10/23/2011 05:16 PM
Nathan, you should be getting a package either Monday or at the latest Tuesday
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/23/2011 05:51 PM
QuoteDonM - 10/23/2011  6:16 PM

Nathan, you should be getting a package either Monday or at the latest Tuesday

Thanks!  I'll be looking for it.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/24/2011 07:09 PM
Received two more donations - Armin and Don.  Thanks guys!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: kola on 10/24/2011 07:46 PM
Glad they got to you in time Nathan!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: H8W8IN on 10/28/2011 11:01 AM
I will be sending mine out today. You should get them by Monday or Tuesday. I apologize for the late shipment. Things have been really crazy for me and when you work for a B!TCH as much as you try not to let it affect your personal likfe, sometimes you don't succeed.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/28/2011 11:16 AM
No worries J.  Hope things at work loosen up.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: CrazyK on 10/28/2011 11:27 AM
I'll send you some when I'm States-side next. I really do find the cigar for troops initiative a very worthy cause. Well done!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Bob Cordell on 10/28/2011 11:29 AM
You should be getting mine today I hope!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: H8W8IN on 10/28/2011 08:16 PM
You should get them tomorrow. As for lightening up at work, they will. I start a new job Tuesday.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/30/2011 08:03 PM
Got two more donations this weekend.  Thanks go out to Bob C. and J. Henry.

Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 10/31/2011 12:05 AM
Over 500 cigars... Wow!!!  That is awesome!  This place rocks. Way to step up guys. :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: BlackIrish on 10/31/2011 08:24 AM
Nathan, a box should arrive today.

USPS 9405 5036 9930 0265 1375 71
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 10/31/2011 08:38 PM
QuoteBlackIrish - 10/31/2011  9:24 AM
Nathan, a box should arrive today.

USPS 9405 5036 9930 0265 1375 71

Got it - thanks for the mighty fine donation (41 cigars to be exact)!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Herfin' Chef on 10/31/2011 08:58 PM
:usa:  :usa:  :usa:


WTGOOOO Geeks!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: MT21 on 10/31/2011 09:11 PM
This entire thing is just cramazing!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Bob Cordell on 11/04/2011 11:06 AM
How many you guess you got now?
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: dwig on 11/04/2011 11:29 AM
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/4/2011  11:06 AM

How many you guess you got now?

I am guessing 587.

Did I win, Did I win?
 :biggrin:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Brlesq on 11/04/2011 11:39 AM
Wow Eddie!  You are a true patriot!  :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 11/04/2011 12:01 PM
QuoteBob Cordell - 11/4/2011  12:06 PM
How many you guess you got now?

Dwig is correct:

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: BlackIrish on 11/04/2011 12:15 PM
QuoteBrlesq - 11/4/2011  12:39 PM

Wow Eddie!  You are a true patriot!  :bigthumbs:

The guys and gals on the ground in Afghanistan need 'em a helluva lot more than I do.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 11/11/2011 11:38 PM
Allright, everyone, this one is officially closed for this year.  For those that donated, my genuine thanks go out to you all.  For those that missed it this year, there is always 2012. :biggrin:

The first half went out today to Dale Marshall's group, a regular at one of the local B&M before he was deployed.  The second half will be going out this week to a group recommended by SenorPablo.

Here are a couple of pics:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: hardeveningsuburb on 11/11/2011 11:45 PM
My God that's a lot of cigars!!!  Great job everyone!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Shukpaw on 11/12/2011 12:04 AM
:shades:  That's awsome. Nice going everybody.  :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: metalhead y cigarguy on 11/12/2011 12:38 AM
For all those that tossed in some cigars... Good Job!  :bigthumbs:
I'm sure a few of our hero's will find some time in their busy day to enjoy these. :usa:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: MT21 on 11/12/2011 01:46 AM
Awesome!  Just Awesome!

Thank you Nathan for doing this again this year.

 :thanx:  :usa:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: 87North on 11/12/2011 02:21 AM
Outstanding!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: DonM on 11/12/2011 06:46 AM
Thats alot of cigars!  I am sure the men will love it
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: smoke 1 on 11/12/2011 06:53 AM
Went to Applebees yesterday to celebrate my daughters having great report cards.  While I was there I found out they were also giving free meals to any veterans, a very cool move by them.  I mingled with a few and talked a little bit about the cigars for troops.  I can tell you YES they do really appreciate them.  For them it may be the only time of their day they will be able to forget about everything for an hour and relax.  You guys are doing a really great thing  AWESOME !!!!!! :bigthumbs:


Brian
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Brlesq on 11/12/2011 07:05 AM
That is quite an accomplishment, Geeks! Our men and women in uniform are sure to enjoy them!

And a big thanks again to Nathan (nwb) for coordinating the effort again this year.  Folks don't realize just how much work it takes to get this done.     :bigthumbs:  :bigthumbs:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Robert LG on 11/12/2011 07:22 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 11/12/2011  7:05 AM

That is quite an accomplishment, Geeks! Our men and women in uniform are sure to enjoy them!

And a big thanks again to Nathan (nwb) for coordinating the effort again this year.  Folks don't realize just how much work it takes to get this done.     :bigthumbs:  :bigthumbs:

:word:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: horrido on 11/12/2011 07:29 AM
Nice Job guys those look great. :-)
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: SenorPablo on 11/12/2011 07:44 AM
Very nice work folks!  The genorisity of the members of this site never cease to amaze me.  Thanks for running this Nathan!  The folks overseas will surely appreciate them.

-Paul
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: lubrix on 11/12/2011 08:55 AM
That's great, Thanks to all!.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: dwig on 01/24/2012 03:08 PM
Got to thinking about this today for some reason.

I hope the packages made it to our guys ok.

Any word from the troops??
 :confused:
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: Brentcally on 01/24/2012 05:36 PM
As a newbie, i just saw this thread for the first time. This is amazing! My brother in law just got back from overseas and he said that a good cigar was really the only thing he had to unwind and get his mind off of things (he couldn't drink). Way to Geeks! I can't wait to be apart of the next one!
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: nwb on 01/24/2012 09:02 PM
Quotedwig - 1/24/2012  4:08 PM
Got to thinking about this today for some reason.

I hope the packages made it to our guys ok.

Any word from the troops??
 :confused:

The cigars went to two different groups.  I received confirmation that one batch made it.

Unfortunately, the other box bounced back to me.  Those were sent out again to the group above and should be arriving soon.
Title: RE: Cigars for Troops - 2011
Post by: BigTA on 01/24/2012 10:11 PM
Very nice job , Well done, I will hop on the train for 2012.