THE Newbie Sampler Thread V

[Cigarbear]

OnlyShawn's package is finally out! Here's the updated list:

logan37--in progress with ashl3brook
ashauler -- in progress with dman4505
Cigarbear---in progress with richardson1337

Canadians
drew_goring--possibly in progress with True Grit
craig--on vacation

[logan37]

I received Matt's end. Sticks should fly by tomorrow.

[ashauler]

My end of the deal with dman was waiting on me when I returned from the land of outrageous parking fees. His end will fly tomorrow. Smooth trade so far.

[dman4505]

"The Eagle has landed!"

Wow!!!!!
The sticks I recieved are outstanding!
Glad I decided to participate in the trade.
Ashauler you surprised me, I was not expecting such a generous selection.
To any newbies out there thinking of participating, go for it you won't be disappointed.

Thank you,

Don

[ashauler]

Glad they got there safely. Enjoy.

Updated list:

logan37--in progress with ashl3brook
Cigarbear---in progress with richardson1337
ashauler -- next up

Canadians
drew_goring--possibly in progress with True Grit
craig--on vacation[/QUOTE]

[ash13brook]

logan 37's end got here. In great condition. Great contents.
Thanks to all you FOGs that are taking the time and effort to do this. Besides being a great value, we "newbs" get to see a lot of what local B & Ms just don't carry.

[ashauler]

logan 37's end got here. In great condition. Great contents.
Thanks to all you FOGs that are taking the time and effort to do this. Besides being a great value, we "newbs" get to see a lot of what local B & Ms just don't carry.

Well, though I'm no FOG, I'm sure the other sponsors would join me in saying you're welcome. I enjoy doing these packages, especially when the new member becomes active in the forum and eventually becomes a "senior member". So, please, all of you newbs, involve yourselves in the discussions and activities of the board.

We are different from most of the boards out there in that we truly believe this is a community, not just an "information board". There are many benefits to the community aspect of this board, as well as one main responsibility.......and that is integrity. We should all be looking for ways to contribute to the community, not take from it.

[kingbeefy]

Well, though I'm no FOG, I'm sure the other sponsors would join me in saying you're welcome. I enjoy doing these packages, especially when the new member becomes active in the forum and eventually becomes a "senior member". So, please, all of you newbs, involve yourselves in the discussions and activities of the board.

We are different from most of the boards out there in that we truly believe this is a community, not just an "information board". There are many benefits to the community aspect of this board, as well as one main responsibility.......and that is integrity. We should all be looking for ways to contribute to the community, not take from it.

I have only lurked on other boards, but what you said here is the reason I decided to begin participating and getting involved here. I love to give, but not where I am taken advantage of in doing so. My attempt to out give the members of this board has been a failing effort so far. The information that is shared here is every bit as valuable as the cigars you may receive in any trade. I also love the effort that the senior members take here in exposing and running off all the "asshats". As a result the few that make it through tend to be the legit few. That, to me, is what separates this community from the other online cigar communities.

I apologize if this is seen as "hijacking" the Newbie Sampler thread, but in response to ashauler, I just wanted to get it said.

Thanks to all the regulars here and all you do to make this place the best online cigar community, in my humble opinion of course.

[ash13brook]

Well, though I'm no FOG, I'm sure the other sponsors would join me in saying you're welcome. I enjoy doing these packages, especially when the new member becomes active in the forum and eventually becomes a "senior member". So, please, all of you newbs, involve yourselves in the discussions and activities of the board.

We are different from most of the boards out there in that we truly believe this is a community, not just an "information board". There are many benefits to the community aspect of this board, as well as one main responsibility.......and that is integrity. We should all be looking for ways to contribute to the community, not take from it.

Well, since I'm pushin' 60, I didn't really mean O as in old, but FOG as in been around this board for awhile. Since I've reached this age, I find myself less likely to refer to anyone as old, in case they turn out to be younger than me!

And Oh yeah... you Newbs that are still considering this, but think you'd rather just go to your local B&M and pick for yourself, you're missing out on a great experience.

[logan37]

Happy to see that they arrived safely Matt. Hope you enjoy them!

Updated list:

Cigarbear---in progress with richardson1337
ashauler -- now up
logan37-- on deck

Canadians
drew_goring--possibly in progress with True Grit
craig--on vacation...

[Cigarbear]

richardson1337 has gone silent so I'm not really in progress anymore. Here's the updated list:

Cigarbear---Now up
ashauler -- On deck
logan37-- riding the pine

Canadians
drew_goring--possibly in progress with True Grit
craig--on vacation...