Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on December 16, 2006, 12:56:34 PM
So who's in? If you wanna play, reply to this thread.
We'll draw up a list of everyone who's in. Each person sends, say, $15 worth of cigars to the next person on the list. After a bit we'll shuffle the list and do it again.
"Free cigars! Join the APS cigar trading syndicate! Sign up today!"
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on December 16, 2006, 01:11:43 PM
Post by: wmenorr67 on December 16, 2006, 06:22:14 PM
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on December 17, 2006, 09:04:26 AM
Post by: Ben on December 17, 2006, 09:10:02 AM
Post by: TMM on December 17, 2006, 11:15:25 AM
have fun with your trading!
~tmm
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on December 18, 2006, 08:40:23 AM
1) BenW
2) wmenorr67
3) ex-ma hole
4) dasmi
5) Headless Thompson Gunner
Anyone else want in?
I mentioned $15 as the value of cigars we should swap. Is this a good value? Should we spend more? Less?
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on December 18, 2006, 10:16:53 AM
Three meh ones or two good ones, or one really good one.
Works for me.
Post by: Ben on December 18, 2006, 10:59:36 AM
Post by: wmenorr67 on December 19, 2006, 12:21:44 AM
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on December 19, 2006, 08:39:26 AM
Pick $15 worth of cigars and send 'em to the person who comes after you on the list. BenW sends to wmenorr67, wmenorr67 sends to ex-ma hole, and so on. The list is circular, so the last person on the list (me) sends to the first person (BenW).
PM your recipient for his mailing address and drop 'em in the mail. If everything works without a hitch, we should all have some new cigars to enjoy for Christmas. Cool, innit?
Post by: RadioFreeSeaLab on December 19, 2006, 08:54:05 AM
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on December 19, 2006, 09:01:14 AM
EDIT: There ya go. I put you at #4 so that the addition of a new name shouldn't muck things up any. Welcome to our little madhouse!
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on December 19, 2006, 11:15:10 AM
How ironic!
wmenorr67, I do believe that we are all set for this round!
(For the rest of you: Yes, this is an inside joke.)
Catch you later.
M
Post by: Ben on December 19, 2006, 01:29:37 PM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on December 19, 2006, 02:40:13 PM
Post by: RadioFreeSeaLab on December 19, 2006, 04:33:32 PM
Post by: wmenorr67 on December 19, 2006, 07:17:24 PM
Post by: Ben on December 20, 2006, 05:20:06 AM
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on December 21, 2006, 11:38:02 AM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on January 02, 2007, 06:31:10 AM
Mine were sent, received, and smoked...seems like he liked them...anyone else?
Post by: RadioFreeSeaLab on January 02, 2007, 07:06:51 AM
Post by: Ben on January 02, 2007, 08:50:32 AM
Sent wmenorr67 his last week, but no telling when Uncle Sam's mail service will get them to him...
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on January 02, 2007, 09:30:15 AM
Got mine from HTG and had the Montecristo yesterday -- damn fine cigar that went well with a bit of cognac.
Sent wmenorr67 his last week, but no telling when Uncle Sam's mail service will get them to him...
Sent wmenorr67 his last week, but no telling when Uncle Sam's mail service will get them to him...
Should take a week and a half to two weeks.
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on January 02, 2007, 07:24:43 PM
Do y'all wanna trade cigars again, and if so how soon?
Post by: wmenorr67 on January 02, 2007, 11:44:02 PM
Ex-ma, smoked one you sent me yesterday. Good smoke. The "field humidor" test is underway. The paper towel seems to hold moisture rather well. It has been about 4 days so far. Will check the cigars I put in tomorrow and see how well they have "recharged." Stuck 4 rather dried out Cubans to start with. Hope to find this breathed some life into them.
Ex-ma, spoke to the wife yesterday, the 2nd, and she stated that cigars are packed and will ship today, the 3rd.
All things in Iraq are doing good. No signs of increased violence due to the hanging of Saddam. Everything seems to be "normal" for the time being.
Post by: wmenorr67 on January 04, 2007, 03:24:37 AM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on January 04, 2007, 04:27:15 AM
Post by: Ben on January 04, 2007, 04:37:40 AM
Out of curiosity, was the paper towel still damp at all? I want to work on fine-tuning the "field expedient" humidor....
Post by: wmenorr67 on January 04, 2007, 05:29:10 AM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on January 08, 2007, 02:40:21 PM
Ex-ma, spoke to the wife yesterday, the 2nd, and she stated that cigars are packed and will ship today, the 3rd.
Got them today sir, thank you. You took very good care of me.
Post by: wmenorr67 on January 08, 2007, 05:06:51 PM
Ex-ma, spoke to the wife yesterday, the 2nd, and she stated that cigars are packed and will ship today, the 3rd.
Got them today sir, thank you. You took very good care of me.
You are quite welcome.
Post by: zahc on January 09, 2007, 01:51:46 AM
I 'quit' ciggarettes long ago but still get the urge for a very occasional smoke, and ciggarettes aren't a very fulfilling occasional smoke. I'd like recommendations on an available, affordable, and inoffensive for the newbie cigar.
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on January 09, 2007, 04:13:33 AM
Also Fonsecas are nice.
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on January 09, 2007, 06:16:52 AM
I don't have anything to trade...
I 'quit' ciggarettes long ago but still get the urge for a very occasional smoke, and ciggarettes aren't a very fulfilling occasional smoke. I'd like recommendations on an available, affordable, and inoffensive for the newbie cigar.
Ask the old fogeys who staff your local tobacco shop. They'll be lots of help.I 'quit' ciggarettes long ago but still get the urge for a very occasional smoke, and ciggarettes aren't a very fulfilling occasional smoke. I'd like recommendations on an available, affordable, and inoffensive for the newbie cigar.
In general, cigars are categorized according to how strong they are: mild bodied, medium bodied, or full bodied. New smokers are advised to start with mild cigars, as stronger cigars can be overpowering and maybe even nauseating.
Macanudo is the big name in world of mild cigars, but they're somewhat expensive, and in my own personal opinion kinda boring. Other good mild cigars include Helix, Fonseca, Casa Torano, and others. Ask the folks at the cigar shop for a recommendation, they won't let you down.
Post by: wmenorr67 on January 09, 2007, 07:05:45 AM
Post by: Nick1911 on January 09, 2007, 06:57:14 PM
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on January 23, 2007, 08:09:14 AM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on January 23, 2007, 08:46:31 AM
Post by: auschip on January 23, 2007, 09:49:35 AM
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on January 24, 2007, 05:40:26 AM
If you were involved in the first round of cigar trading, please indicate whether you wish to do so again. This means YOU:
1) BenW
2) wmenorr67
3) ex-ma hole
4) dasmi
5) Headless Thompson Gunner
Post by: wmenorr67 on January 24, 2007, 05:54:20 AM
Post by: Ben on January 24, 2007, 12:34:25 PM
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on January 24, 2007, 01:15:46 PM
Anyone new want to join us? Nick1911, perhaps? Best way to learn which cigars you like and which you don't is to smoke a bunch...
Post by: auschip on January 30, 2007, 09:53:37 AM
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on January 30, 2007, 01:22:24 PM
OK, so everyone except dasmi said they to go another round. auschip said he wanted to be added to the list. That makes the list-keeping easy, I'll just swap one name for the other:
1) BenW
2) wmenorr67
3) ex-ma hole
4) auschip
5) Headless Thompson Gunner
Find the name on the list that falls two slots below your own:
BenW --> ex-ma hole
wmenorr67 --> auschip
...and so on
PM your recipient for his address and send ~$15 worth of stogies to him.
Happy smoking, y'all.
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on January 31, 2007, 12:37:08 PM
Post by: Ben on January 31, 2007, 01:25:36 PM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on February 02, 2007, 05:03:12 AM
Bump. Y'all saw this, right?
I just noticed this this morning-
Headless, could I get you address when you get a second?
M
Post by: Ben on February 02, 2007, 05:23:18 AM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on February 02, 2007, 08:52:59 AM
Post by: auschip on February 08, 2007, 05:41:20 AM
Post by: Ben on February 08, 2007, 05:46:15 AM
Post by: wmenorr67 on February 08, 2007, 05:55:56 AM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on February 08, 2007, 03:17:52 PM
Thanks for reminding me guys.
I'm in TN tonight, GA this weekend.
I get them out Monday or Tuesday.
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on February 08, 2007, 03:31:07 PM
Post by: Ben on February 11, 2007, 08:41:05 AM
Post by: auschip on February 12, 2007, 04:09:46 AM
auschip, got the ones you sent, thanks! Where did you get that little "water pillow" humidifier you sent with them? That's pretty cool.
My local store carries them. They are pretty nice if i'm going away for a weekend or the weather is dry (in which case I add one to my humidor).