Cigars for Troops - 2014

Started by nwb, 07/15/2014 10:41 AM

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nwb

6th Annual Cigars for Troops Drive

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 are the previous years' threads:

2010 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=5894.0
2011 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=9907.0
2012 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=15038.0
2013 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=25603.0

Historic Donations
2010 - 525 Cigars
2011 - 587 Cigars
2012 - 676 Cigars
2013 - 1,343 Cigars

The basic rules:
*This is open to anyone, whether you are a vet or newbie.  The more the merrier! This is your chance to get that coveted "Troop Supporter" badge.

*Send as many cigars as you would like. Even a fiver will make a difference. Cutters and/or matches would also be appreciated. Please, no lighters – I'm trying to avoid any problems with USPS.

*Cigars with cellophane travel better.  However, if you have cigars without cellophane, feel free to send them.  Any donations of 5/6 finger bags is also appreciated.

*Packages can be drop shipped to me from vendors.  Members have done this in years past 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.

*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.

*No donations for shipping costs are needed: Paul (SenorPablo) has graciously offered to cover these expenses out of advertising revenue from the site.  Thanks Paul!

*The cutoff will be October 31st for getting packages/donations in the mail to me – my address is in my profile. This will allow me enough time to get them shipped and the soldiers receive them before the holidays.
 
Last year, I created a virtual humidor with all the cigars. Depending on the response, I might do that again this year.

As always, feel free to post any questions!
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nirab

Count me in again. Thanks Nathan!  :bigthumbs:  :bigthumbs:  :bigthumbs:  :bigthumbs:
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StogieDad

Of course I am in Nathan!  I did enjoy the Virtual Humi feature if you have time, it was neat to see that count climb and people sent some good sticks!
"I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form."
-- Winston Churchill

"It has been my experience that folks who have no vices, have very few virtues."
-- Abraham Lincoln

"I call this turf 'n' turf. It's a 16 oz T-bone and a 24 oz porterhouse. Also, whiskey and a cigar. I am going to consume all of this at the same time because I am a free American."
-- Ron Swanson

Longhorn

I'm in and will send 5 finger bags as well... good on you for doing this again!  :thumbsup:

Remodelx15

I'm in!  Happy to be able to participate in this.  Great project!
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BewareDaPenguin

I will be in as well, thanks for putting this together :thumbsup:
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

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Brlesq

Wouldn't miss it!  Thanks for running this again, Nate!  :bigthumbs:
Bruce
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Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


benchjockey

You learn more by listening then you do from talking.

Chip Lemaster

I too am in,  think I got the five finger concept understood,,, Five random cigars in a bag,,,,regardless, I will be sending some in for the troops before the deadline,,,thanks for supporting the troops

tvolball

"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer"

BlackIrish

Nathan, I'll contribute again this year.  

Thanks for organizing!
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mpurtle01


Cfickter

I am in.  I just had a bunch of cigars given to me by some guys in the reserves to send out, would be happy to contribute some of those and others!
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ntanner

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CrazyK

Perfect timing! I'll be consolidating a couple humidors next month and will definitely prepare a nice care package!
CrazyK
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05Venturer

Sounds Great  :dancing: I am in, thanks for coordinating this great gift :cool:  :usa:
Kent
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cigarzinn

Thanks Nathan for doing this again. Count me in!

Joelala

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My Virtual Humidor: http://tinyurl.com/a9umtsr

dddddmorgan

I'm in, I have a handful of bags to include as well.
Molon Labe!

akira

I'll be sending some as well.  Thanks for organizing.
"Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed - Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.'" -Jack Handy

gitfiddl

I'm in!  I'm "minus one" in my CFT tally.  I failed to donate last year, but my nephew and his unit were among last year's recipients.

Silly question:  How would a handful of cobs and a few tins of tobacco fly in this effort?
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