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    Default Checking in from Iowa

    Hello All!

    Thanks again to those of you who have sent packages out (A couple of which came without return addresses). I am caught up now with sending personal PMs back to you for your gifts and I must say that your generosity has been overwealming. The letters have been very touching and serve as part of my daily motivation. My life story is well under way and I will be burning it some-time late next week. I will get more details out as to date and time for those of you who want to join in for a celebratory cigar. Smoke what you want. A couple of great BOTL from here and another board sent me several pre-release RP Phoenix's, made specifically for a certain B&M. It is a beautiful cigar. Most of us will be smoking these on this night as the Phoenix is very symbolic of new life rising from the ashes.

    Here are a few pics to show you how your love has been spread around-

    Me and my Buddy Joel. I did not convert him to cigars, so he was already officially a BOTL-



    Newly converted BOTL/SOTL puffing away after the burning of a life story. This about half of the folks that are now smoking cigars here-



    Me and my counselor. I am still trying to covince her to join us-



    Beside my bed. Aside from a letter from my wife and one from my father-in-law,- these all have come from folks from the cigar boards. I have since added three more. Thanks! You can also see the bands of the cigars I have smoked since arriving (some of these from you guys)-



    The Catholic Workers Center in Des Moines. I served food here again yesterday, but this time I brought 8 pairs of shoes that I bought at a local store and over 150 cigars. You should have seen the looks on the faces of the brothers and sisters there when I passed out cigars. Wow. Many thanks again to you folks-



    Newly converted SOTL at the Homeless Shelter mentioned above-



    Me and my man Joel again outside of the ROI tobacco shop in Omaha-

    Last edited by slcraiders; 07-29-2007 at 08:26 AM.
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    man, sounds like things are going great! i couldn't be happier for you.
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    I didn't know rehab is so much fun. Great pics.

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    James, I am happy that things are going great for you. Stay on course and let us know when the story will be burned. I am sure a lot of cigars will be put to flame all over US to show our support

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    Good to see you are doing so well. Hang in there...You are worth it.

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    Pleased to hear that all is looking up James. Keep up the fine attitude.

    John
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    Quote Originally Posted by CgarDan View Post
    James, I am happy that things are going great for you. Stay on course and let us know when the story will be burned. I am sure a lot of cigars will be put to flame all over US and Canada to show our support
    Keep on keeping on James. Be sure to let us know when to burn that cigar for you.
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    Awesome to hear buddy! Keep up the good work!

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    Nice to hear!! You will remain in our hearts and prayers!!

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    Good to hear James. Take care my friend.


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    Great news James, thanks for the update and pics.

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    This is great to hear. I'm very excited for you James! Your in my prayers.
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    Good to see you smiling!
    Thoughts and prayers...

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