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**illilli** · 04-10-2006, 03:43 AM

Originally Posted by Bkcloud114

Ray..... have ya heard from Desert Rat ??

He hasn't posted since April 7.....

He has already sent his cigars. They were sent on April 1 and were listed as En Route as of April 2 from California. DC 0305-0830-0001-1203-8071. This seems like quite a while, but sometimes strange things happen and California is like another country.

**Dickson** · 04-10-2006, 07:07 AM

Mine went out but, looking at the list of cigars. I'm embarassed. If I need to send out more....Please!!!....let me know.

Thanks
Dickson

**illilli** · 04-10-2006, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by Dickson

Mine went out but, looking at the list of cigars. I'm embarassed. If I need to send out more....Please!!!....let me know.

Thanks
Dickson

The only requirement is that the sticks have a value between $4 and $8 MSRP. If your sticks don't meet that criteria, then you would have to do something else. However, if they do meet that criteria, you have absolutely NOTHING to be embarrassed about. If people decide to contribute extra valued cigars or have access to some "nicer" cigars, it is certainly not a reflection on your contribution.

**Desert Rat** · 04-10-2006, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by illilli

Ray..... have ya heard from Desert Rat ??

He hasn't posted since April 7.....

He has already sent his cigars. They were sent on April 1 and were listed as En Route as of April 2 from California. DC 0305-0830-0001-1203-8071. This seems like quite a while, but sometimes strange things happen and California is like another country.

I'm right here and scratching my head about the delivery. (Got busy over the week end with a wind damaged fence.)

The DC slip I got when the cigars were mailed is also right here and the number posted is correct. You got me where the delivery is

.

The online report says it was sent from their postal center April 2 and is enroute-enroute through Fairbanks maybe.

**Newfie** · 04-10-2006, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Dickson

Mine went out but, looking at the list of cigars. I'm embarassed. If I need to send out more....Please!!!....let me know.

Thanks
Dickson

Dickson, I felt somewhat the same. I sent mine before the gracious host started posting what others had sent and I thought "Holy Jeez, I'm gonna look like a freekin cheapskate!!".

illilli, I don't even remember what I sent (gotta learn to track this stuff) so I'll trust you'll let me know if what I sent isn't sufficient and I'll make it up, plus some!!

**illilli** · 04-10-2006, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Newfie

Dickson, I felt somewhat the same. I sent mine before the gracious host started posting what others had sent and I thought "Holy Jeez, I'm gonna look like a freekin cheapskate!!".

illilli, I don't even remember what I sent (gotta learn to track this stuff) so I'll trust you'll let me know if what I sent isn't sufficient and I'll make it up, plus some!!

Newfie, did you send sticks that had an MSRP lower than $4?? If you did, then I'll definitely send you a PM letting you know. I have already planned for such an event, so it will not be a problem. I believe in things running smoothly and I can almost 100% guarantee that they will, no matter what. There will be 4 people who will win a LOT (as in 8-cigar-lot) of cigars that meet or exceed the game's stated parameters.

Noone here is a cheapskate. Anyway, you are a newbie, so you will look good if you successfully get your cigars to me; that's the only measure you have to meet (and the $4 MSRP).

**Newfie** · 04-10-2006, 10:55 AM

Yes, they were more than $4 (actual at a B&M in Detroit, not MSRP). But no, I don't remember what I sent!!

They were mailed to you last week (April 04th) and they say even though I expedited it, it takes 7-9 days. I was kinda hoping it would make it to you today (the Monday mail is usually the busiest of the week).

God Damned postal service!!!

**Dickson** · 04-10-2006, 11:30 AM

I know I met the criteria....just don't feel right, with what I've seen.

Illi,

You should have them by now. They were sent out UPS second day air on the 4th. Either way eight or two, I'm just greatful you let me play.

Thanks again
Dickson

**Dickson** · 04-10-2006, 11:32 AM

I know I met the criteria....just don't feel right, with what I've seen.

Illi,

You should have them by now. They were sent out UPS second day air on the 4th. They'll get there nice and fresh.

Either way eight or two, I'm just grateful you let me play.

Thanks again
Dickson

Tracking # 1ZFX53620240857778

**Shagaroo** · 04-10-2006, 12:09 PM

Here is a little something for you new guys. How I conduct myself that hasn't let me down yet.

If you meet the guidelines and the spirit of the contest and you sent sticks you truly enjoy you shouldn't feel compelled to beat yourself up over your choices because some folks sent higher dollar cigars. Cigars are about relaxing and enjoying our fellowship with fellow BOTLs and not a competition. I sent 2 $4 to $5 range cigars, but they are cigars I truly enjoy and smoke on a regular basis and not some junk I needed to unload. If you came to my house right now I have several of each in my humi. Sometimes bombs and such consist of special items, Secret Santa and fullfilling a wish from the wishlist are good examples, but folks normally send out what they enjoy in hopes a fellow BOTL will get the same enjoyment. Some folks only have super primo high dollar sticks and isoms, some folks have middle of the road sticks. There are even respected BOTLs out there who prefer $25/bundle of 25 cigars. If you are being fair and honest with your fellow BOTLs, take care of your obligations in a timely manner, and not using them as a dumping ground for sticks you just want to be rid of, don't sweat it.

Just don't be sitting on 3 coolers slap full of super rare, super primo sticks and every bomb or contest you run or enter you send out Swishers and Backwoods. If you do you should feel like a slimy little cheapskate.

**WOXOF** · 04-10-2006, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Shagaroo

Here is a little something for you new guys. How I conduct myself that hasn't let me down yet.

If you meet the guidelines and the spirit of the contest and you sent sticks you truly enjoy you shouldn't feel compelled to beat yourself up over your choices because some folks sent higher dollar cigars. Cigars are about relaxing and enjoying our fellowship with fellow BOTLs and not a competition. I sent 2 $4 to $5 range cigars, but they are cigars I truly enjoy and smoke on a regular basis and not some junk I needed to unload. If you came to my house right now I have several of each in my humi. Sometimes bombs and such consist of special items, Secret Santa and fullfilling a wish from the wishlist are good examples, but folks normally send out what they enjoy in hopes a fellow BOTL will get the same enjoyment. Some folks only have super primo high dollar sticks and isoms, some folks have middle of the road sticks. There are even respected BOTLs out there who prefer $25/bundle of 25 cigars. If you are being fair and honest with your fellow BOTLs, take care of your obligations in a timely manner, and not using them as a dumping ground for sticks you just want to be rid of, don't sweat it.

Just don't be sitting on 3 coolers slap full of super rare, super primo sticks and every bomb or contest you run or enter you send out Swishers and Backwoods. If you do you should feel like a slimy little cheapskate.

Well said Shag. The most important thing is to interact with fellow BOTL's and have fun. Don't sweat it.

**Newfie** · 04-10-2006, 01:52 PM

There's been several posts regarding "feeling bad" about what one has sent and comparing to what others have sent (and I'm guilty too). After I was thinking about that for a while, I remembered I'd read something here before and found it pretty easily as someone very smart made it a sticky.

For those of you who haven't read it, check this out, it should be a "must read":

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/t2539-pl...derations.html

It includes a link to a Cigarpass thread and if you read the whole thread on this site, and the one on cigarpass, ...... well, ...... it put my mind to rest.

Thanks all!!

**Dickson** · 04-10-2006, 05:53 PM

Thanks Newfie...It gave me a better understanding. In reality it is how it should be. I guess being new my concern was unfounded. Sorry guys.

**Lopaka** · 04-10-2006, 06:45 PM

OK Smokies sent... 0305 0830 0000 2534 8939

**illilli** · 04-10-2006, 07:26 PM

Here is an update of the cigars received so far:

1. mauied1101
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Arturo Fuente Hemingway Best Seller (5 x 43-55)
Bolivar '05 Toro (6 x 52)

2. Bkcloud114
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Carlos Torano Virtuoso Forte (5.5 x 56)
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work Of Art (4 7/8 x 56)

3. Newfie
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4. Bassfever
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Rocky Patel Vintage Torpedo - 1990 (6.1 x 52)
Ghurka Legend Aniversario (6 x 60)

5. Cabaiguan Juan
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6. Desert Rat
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7. drew_goring
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8. Shagaroo
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CAO Italia Ciao (5 x 56)
Padron 3000/5000 Maduro (5.5 x 52/54)

9. slcraiders
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Belmore Torpedo (6 x 52ish)
Diamond Crown Maximus Robusto #5 (5 x 50)

10. Dickson
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5 Vegas Gold Toro (6 x 50)
Don Diego Playboy Robusto (5 x 50)

11. Spocimp
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Romeo y Julieta Anniversario Robusto (5 x 52)
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chiselito (5 x 44)

12. thepyrofish
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13. WOXOF
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Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story (4 x 48)
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature (6 x 47)

14. heftysmokes
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15. sweet_yamz
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Romeo y Julieta Clemencau en Tubos (6 x 50)
Arturo Fuente Double Chateau Fuente Sungrown (6.7 x 50)

16. Lopaka
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Thanks Dickson

P.S. Newfie, I received your money today, but I have not yet received your cigars. I am sure that they are on their way, so no worries!

**Newfie** · 04-10-2006, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by illilli

snip....P.S. Newfie, I received your money today, but I have not yet received your cigars. I am sure that they are on their way, so no worries!

Thanks for letting me know. I mailed your envelope the same day I mailed one to Kayakinboy, so hopefully he'll get his tomorrow.

**Cabaiguan Juan** · 04-11-2006, 10:37 AM

I feel late having seen how many people have already sent in their cigars. I have mine ready to go, but the will go out tomorrow due to some unforeseen car maintenance today

. I'm sending (and i swear that I'm not a rep for then in anyway, even though it is probably totally coming off as it) two Cabaiguan coronas. Maybe i should talk with then about becoming a rep though, could be a good job. I'll PM the tracking number tomorrow when i get back to work.

**heftysmokes** · 04-11-2006, 11:03 AM

Illilli- My package went out Friday morning. It's weird that it's not there yet, hopefully today. In any case, I'm going to post the dc just for confirmation.

0305 0830 0002 4474 4499

**illilli** · 04-11-2006, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by heftysmokes

Illilli- My package went out Friday morning. It's weird that it's not there yet, hopefully today. In any case, I'm going to post the dc just for confirmation.

0305 0830 0002 4474 4499

I'm sure it's alright hefty. I'll check for it when I get home. I usually don't get around to updating everything until after 8 PM, but if I got it today, rest assured, you will know one way or another by 11 PM.