Secret Santa 2007

[slkr4life]

OK I will take it that since it was under my reply on page 3 of this thread that perhaps i am the one that doesn't have enough history to be trusted to participate. No Biggie, however would like to point out i am not trying to scam. Just got back from a year in Baghdad (hence the pic with IBA on and Groucho Marx mask my son sent me) and thought this sounded fun. Actually kinda of amusing that people are peered out of a Secret Santa. You sirs, shall go on the naughty list. Have fun guys, except for SLCRaiders who peered out a fellow soldier who just returned (Think i mentioned this in my first post about the importance of sending sticks to guys in Iraq). You shall now go down in the books as a true Blue Falcon. Just kidding knucklehead, be safe and remember, that's not tobacco in Haji's Hookah.

Chief

[drew_goring]

OK I will take it that since it was under my reply on page 3 of this thread that perhaps i am the one that doesn't have enough history to be trusted to participate. No Biggie, however would like to point out i am not trying to scam. Just got back from a year in Baghdad (hence the pic with IBA on and Groucho Marx mask my son sent me) and thought this sounded fun. Actually kinda of amusing that people are peered out of a Secret Santa. You sirs, shall go on the naughty list. Have fun guys, except for SLCRaiders who peered out a fellow soldier who just returned (Think i mentioned this in my first post about the importance of sending sticks to guys in Iraq). You shall now go down in the books as a true Blue Falcon. Just kidding knucklehead, be safe and remember, that's not tobacco in Haji's Hookah.

Chief

Trust here is earned...and the Secret Santa is certainly not a place to begin earning it. Try the newbie sampler and work your way up from there.

[Stephen]

I'd like to get in on this.

I don't post much but Roham can over see my pass to make sure it meets the standard.

[drew_goring]

I'd like to get in on this.

I don't post much but Roham can over see my pass to make sure it meets the standard.

Any friend of Roham is good to go in my books.

[koolhandk]

OK I will take it that since it was under my reply on page 3 of this thread that perhaps i am the one that doesn't have enough history to be trusted to participate. No Biggie, however would like to point out i am not trying to scam. Just got back from a year in Baghdad (hence the pic with IBA on and Groucho Marx mask my son sent me) and thought this sounded fun. Actually kinda of amusing that people are peered out of a Secret Santa. You sirs, shall go on the naughty list. Have fun guys, except for SLCRaiders who peered out a fellow soldier who just returned (Think i mentioned this in my first post about the importance of sending sticks to guys in Iraq). You shall now go down in the books as a true Blue Falcon. Just kidding knucklehead, be safe and remember, that's not tobacco in Haji's Hookah.

Chief

If slkr4life must bow out, then I too must respectfully bow out of this. I must say, I was really looking forward to impressing my SS (had a really good idea for an extra and everything). I wasn't ever really sure about all this internet trade, but I was willing to take a chance, it being the holidays and all. It is sort of a shame that you guys feel that all first timers shouldn't be allowed to participate, but I understand that rules are rules, so I am willing to comply out of respect.

[slkr4life]

Didn't want to be a downer just wanted to point out that working seven days, fifteen hours a day for a year puts a damper on searching out cigar forums and chatting. Even the wife had the ass i didn't chat with her enough. I tried to keep my reply light and friendly but Drew your reply was pretty unnecessary and shows little character. Too bad because you seem to be great when talking and trading cigars.

Koolhandk thanks for the back up. Appreciate it. That by the way showed great character.

As i tried to say to begin with, have a good time guys. Just wanted to make sure i wasn't lumped in with the other gentleman that seemed to be a legitimate scammer. I don't post much but do enjoy the information.

[Shagaroo]

Well golly gee, as long as YOU say you aren't a scammer. I hope you aren't, but the simple fact is, we don't know you from Adam's housecat's butthole. Don't like it? We don't really care. Spend some time here getting to know people and letting us get to know you and earn your place and we will care. Until then, boo hoo.

I will give you a perfect example of why we are the way we are. There is this little cigar forum called CigarLive. People there let folks just walk in off the street, with zero credibility, and have all the rights and respect that folks who have put in the time to earn it have. Well, just this past week a well known scammer, using a new name, who promised he wasn't a scammer, took them for a shit ton of cigars. Now, the forum owner and all his little fanbois are trying to justify their own stupidity. Well, that won't happen here. Why? Because we hold your feet to the fire until you prove yourself. If that gets you all butt hurt, to bad. I am sure you can find the door.

[koolhandk]

Well golly gee, as long as YOU say you aren't a scammer. I hope you aren't, but the simple fact is, we don't know you from Adam's housecat's butthole. Don't like it? We don't really care. Spend some time here getting to know people and letting us get to know you and earn your place and we will care. Until then, boo hoo.

I will give you a perfect example of why we are the way we are. There is this little cigar forum called CigarLive. People there let folks just walk in off the street, with zero credibility, and have all the rights and respect that folks who have put in the time to earn it have. Well, just this past week a well known scammer, using a new name, who promised he wasn't a scammer, took them for a shit ton of cigars. Now, the forum owner and all his little fanbois are trying to justify their own stupidity. Well, that won't happen here. Why? Because we hold your feet to the fire until you prove yourself. If that gets you all butt hurt, to bad. I am sure you can find the door.

Wow. I am pretty sure I was respectful in my motion to decline. Shagaroo, let it be noted that both slkr4life and myself voluntarily declined to participate in this "Secret Santa." Additionally let it be noted that nowhere in the rules placed in this thread does it say that one must have a verified history of cigar trading. The request to not include first time traders was made after both myself and slkr4life signed up. After slcraider's posting we both declined when we could have easily stayed on like cowards instead of calling ourselves out. I can't speak for anyone but myself on the fact that I am not here to make enemies or to start any problems, but your reaction was slightly uncalled for, at least in your tone and choice of words. Although you don't know me and I don't know you, I would hope that you could afford me the common courtesy and respect that I have tried to show to all of you.

[JFellows]

Get. Over. It.

[koolhandk]

Hey Guado, since you have been the nicest guy to me thus far on this forum I would like to send you the cigars I was going to send to my SS. I do this not to prove myself to anyone but because A. you have been cool and B. I have five extra cigars, a box, bubble wrap, and water pillow just lying around.

JFellows I am pretty sure I wasn't speaking to you...be polite and mind your business.

[drew_goring]

Well golly gee, as long as YOU say you aren't a scammer. I hope you aren't, but the simple fact is, we don't know you from Adam's housecat's butthole. Don't like it? We don't really care. Spend some time here getting to know people and letting us get to know you and earn your place and we will care. Until then, boo hoo.

I will give you a perfect example of why we are the way we are. There is this little cigar forum called CigarLive. People there let folks just walk in off the street, with zero credibility, and have all the rights and respect that folks who have put in the time to earn it have. Well, just this past week a well known scammer, using a new name, who promised he wasn't a scammer, took them for a shit ton of cigars. Now, the forum owner and all his little fanbois are trying to justify their own stupidity. Well, that won't happen here. Why? Because we hold your feet to the fire until you prove yourself. If that gets you all butt hurt, to bad. I am sure you can find the door.

I just slightly modified the rules. If anyone has any problem with it, please let me know. Apparently common sense isn't all that common.

[prophetic_joe]

I just slightly modified the rules. If anyone has any problem with it, please let me know. Apparently common sense isn't all that common.

You might want to edit rule # 3 as well Drew, I don't think I'll be able to get my SS sent out by Dec 25th, 2006. 2007 that I can do.

[drew_goring]

You might want to edit rule # 3 as well Drew, I don't think I'll be able to get my SS sent out by Dec 25th, 2006. 2007 that I can do.

hehe, thanks.

[slkr4life]

Well golly gee, as long as YOU say you aren't a scammer. I hope you aren't, but the simple fact is, we don't know you from Adam's housecat's butthole. Don't like it? We don't really care. Spend some time here getting to know people and letting us get to know you and earn your place and we will care. Until then, boo hoo.

I will give you a perfect example of why we are the way we are. There is this little cigar forum called CigarLive. People there let folks just walk in off the street, with zero credibility, and have all the rights and respect that folks who have put in the time to earn it have. Well, just this past week a well known scammer, using a new name, who promised he wasn't a scammer, took them for a shit ton of cigars. Now, the forum owner and all his little fanbois are trying to justify their own stupidity. Well, that won't happen here. Why? Because we hold your feet to the fire until you prove yourself. If that gets you all butt hurt, to bad. I am sure you can find the door.

Shag,

You seem to have a history of disrespecting people with your rants. Let me help you out here. I am guessing you were the kid in the corner at school that was constantly picked on and have now found solace sitting behind a monitor and keyboard saying whatever you want without having to worry about getting your ass kicked. I can respect that as you probably have no other choice for dealing with people. For all I know you could be a swell guy outside of your mom's basement. However, no one will ever know this until you learn tact. Some of your post's are filled with good information, but it is all lost when you fill it with useless dribble that mirrors a five year old that just learned a dirty word and continually uses it to impress people.

Take your reply (above ) to me. If you take out: "golly gee, Adam's Housecat's butthole, we don't care, boo hoo, If that gets you all butt hurt, to bad, and I am sure you can find the door" then it sounds like a legitimate statement. The example you gave was solid. However, the way you chose to write it portrays someone lacking confidence trying way to hard to sound tough.

It doesn't matter how many posts you have or how long ago you joined, until you learn to communicate effectively it is impossible to take you seriously. If you really want to instill
knowledge and utilize your seniority, try mentoring people. No one knows everything and i am sure you do have information that someone could use.

Chief

[basil]

Thanks Joe. To be honest I felt I have been respectful, and humble. I felt that some members were picking a fight even after I had made an honorable attempt. I don’t feel that to pick on anyone after they have done the right thing is honorable or decent no matter what "world" one is in, be that a forum or otherwise. I do appreciate you taking the time to talk and react like a levelheaded adult.

Dumbass. Any humility one may have evaporates (or more likely, was never there in the first place) when one professes to have it.

Shag,

You seem to have a history of disrespecting people with your rants. Let me help you out here. I am guessing you were the kid in the corner at school that was constantly picked on and have now found solace sitting behind a monitor and keyboard saying whatever you want without having to worry about getting your ass kicked. I can respect that as you probably have no other choice for dealing with people. For all I know you could be a swell guy outside of your mom's basement. However, no one will ever know this until you learn tact. Some of your post's are filled with good information, but it is all lost when you fill it with useless dribble that mirrors a five year old that just learned a dirty word and continually uses it to impress people.

Take your reply (above ) to me. If you take out: "golly gee, Adam's Housecat's butthole, we don't care, boo hoo, If that gets you all butt hurt, to bad, and I am sure you can find the door" then it sounds like a legitimate statement. The example you gave was solid. However, the way you chose to write it portrays someone lacking confidence trying way to hard to sound tough.

It doesn't matter how many posts you have or how long ago you joined, until you learn to communicate effectively it is impossible to take you seriously. If you really want to instill
knowledge and utilize your seniority, try mentoring people. No one knows everything and i am sure you do have information that someone could use.

Chief

What a condescending POS tool.

wow. You two are so standing on your dicks. Here's an idea: put your shovels down, apologize for being assholes, quit crying, and get over yourselves. There is nothing down this road you want, no shit. Shut the fuck up for awhile, and pay attention. This board is unique in several ways and I promise you you aren't the ones who're gonna change it. But if you're too busy tying knots in your panties, you'll never get it.

chief. jeezushit.

[slkr4life]

Dumbass. Any humility one may have evaporates (or more likely, was never there in the first place) when one professes to have it.



What a condescending POS tool.

wow. You two are so standing on your dicks. Here's an idea: put your shovels down, apologize for being assholes, quit crying, and get over yourselves. There is nothing down this road you want, no shit. Shut the fuck up for awhile, and pay attention. This board is unique in several ways and I promise you you aren't the ones who're gonna change it. But if you're too busy tying knots in your panties, you'll never get it.

chief. jeezushit.

Basil,

Wow you can swear too. What a big boy you are. Wasn't talking to you (hence putting Shag, at the top and quoting him) but if you don't have anyone else to talk I can help. Email me. It's not condescending, it's truth. Some people can learn from it, others just go through life wondering why bad things keep happening to them.

Wait, I apologize you probably didn't understand a word i just said. Hold on let me go ask my son to type something really negative with all the bad words he knows:

Poopie Head, shit, damn, dick, butt, booger, waaaah!!!! Sorry sometimes i forget about your problems.

I have been respectful to people that are respectful, and there are people that can vouch for that. There are a few like you that grow a set when you're behind a keyboard and need slapped around a little. No problem, I am here whenever you need it.

No go back, press your lips against the screen and re read the posts. There is no crying or digging holes. Just adults having a conversation. You should try it sometimes.

Chief

[ashauler]

Shag,

You seem to have a history of disrespecting people with your rants. Let me help you out here. I am guessing you were the kid in the corner at school that was constantly picked on and have now found solace sitting behind a monitor and keyboard saying whatever you want without having to worry about getting your ass kicked. I can respect that as you probably have no other choice for dealing with people. For all I know you could be a swell guy outside of your mom's basement. However, no one will ever know this until you learn tact. Some of your post's are filled with good information, but it is all lost when you fill it with useless dribble that mirrors a five year old that just learned a dirty word and continually uses it to impress people.

Take your reply (above ) to me. If you take out: "golly gee, Adam's Housecat's butthole, we don't care, boo hoo, If that gets you all butt hurt, to bad, and I am sure you can find the door" then it sounds like a legitimate statement. The example you gave was solid. However, the way you chose to write it portrays someone lacking confidence trying way to hard to sound tough.

It doesn't matter how many posts you have or how long ago you joined, until you learn to communicate effectively it is impossible to take you seriously. If you really want to instill
knowledge and utilize your seniority, try mentoring people. No one knows everything and i am sure you do have information that someone could use.

Chief

Wow, I'm sure that Shag and Basil will be appreciative of the free psycho-analysis. I'll venture to guess that Dr. Phil is your hero.

It does matter how long ago you joined here, how many posts you have, and if you have a trading history or not......its called contributing to the community.

And, BTW, what you post in public is said to everyone here......and you can expect reactions and replies from multiple members. I'm pretty sure that you have succeeded in offending a number of them with your latest posts.

And look, no nasty curse words in my post. Now trot along and find my history of disrespecting people and ranting in posts so you can post some more drivel for us all to read and enjoy.

[BDurrani]

Wow, I'm sure that Shag and Basil will be appreciative of the free psycho-analysis. I'll venture to guess that Dr. Phil is your hero.

It does matter how long ago you joined here, how many posts you have, and if you have a trading history or not......its called contributing to the community.

And, BTW, what you post in public is said to everyone here......and you can expect reactions and replies from multiple members. I'm pretty sure that you have succeeded in offending a number of them with your latest posts.

And look, no nasty curse words in my post. Now trot along and find my history of disrespecting people and ranting in posts so you can post some more drivel for us all to read and enjoy.

Amen.

[drew_goring]

Didn't want to be a downer just wanted to point out that working seven days, fifteen hours a day for a year puts a damper on searching out cigar forums and chatting. Even the wife had the ass i didn't chat with her enough. I tried to keep my reply light and friendly but Drew your reply was pretty unnecessary and shows little character. Too bad because you seem to be great when talking and trading cigars.

Koolhandk thanks for the back up. Appreciate it. That by the way showed great character.

As i tried to say to begin with, have a good time guys. Just wanted to make sure i wasn't lumped in with the other gentleman that seemed to be a legitimate scammer. I don't post much but do enjoy the information.

My response was meant with the utmost respect. I was just trying to tell it like it is. Gain some credibility here and then we'll talk Secret Santa, etc.

[slkr4life]

My response was meant with the utmost respect. I was just trying to tell it like it is. Gain some credibility here and then we'll talk Secret Santa, etc.

No problem buddy. Definately took that one the wrong way, my bad.