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docrks Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Jul 2 2003, 2:52 PM EST
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Posts: 2,708
Premium Box PASS is now assembled and consists of:

HABANA
H1 Hoyo de Monterrey Double Chateau
H2 Partagas Churchill Deluxe
H3 Montecristo No. 2
H4 Punch Black Prince Gran Corona
H5 Diplomatico No. 2
H6 Cohiba Siglo V
H7 H. Upmannn No. 4
H8 Romeo y Julieta Edicion Limitada 2001 Robusto
H9 Cohiba EL 2001 Torpedo
H10 Partagas EL 2001 Torpedo
H11 Bolivar Robusto
H12 Vegas Robaina Don Allejandro Prominente

Ultra Premiums
UL1 Opus X Double Chateau
UL2 Opus X Reserve Chateau
UL3 Opus X Perfexion No. 2
UL4 Opus X Perfexion X
UL5 Opus X Reserve Chateau
UL6 Graycliff Torpedo
UL7 Graycliff Torpedo
UL8 Diamond Crown No. 7 Torpedo
UL9 Diamond Crown No. 7 Torpedo
UL10 Diamond Crown No. 7 Torpedo Maduro
UL11 Diamond Crown No. 7 Torpedo Maduro

Super Premium
SP1 Padron Anniversario Maduro Serie 1964 Torpedo
SP2 PAM Serie 1964 Torpedo
SP3 PAM Serie 1964 Imperial
SP4 PAM Serie 1964 Imperial
SP5 PAM Serie 1964 Imperial
SP6 Opus X Fuente Fuente
SP7 Opus X Fuente Fuente
SP8 CAO Odyssey
SP9 Romeo & Juliet 130th Anniversary Maduro Torpedo
SP10 Romeo & Juliet 130th Anniversary Maduro Torpedo
SP11 Oneoff Perfecto

Premiums
PR1 Don Carlos No 2 Belicoso
PR2 Don Carlos No 2 Belicoso
PR3 Perdomo Estate Selection Prestigio
PR4 Ashton Virgin Sun Grown Gran Torpedo
PR5 Ashton VSG Gran Torpedo
PR6 CAO L'Anniversaire Cameroon No. 1
PR7 CAO L'Anniversaire Cameroon No. 1
PR8 Oliva Ovation Maduro (Blue Label)
PR9 Oliva Ovation Maduro (Blue Label)
PR10 Montecristo Platinum No. 2
PR11 Graycliff Corona
PR12 Graycliff Corona

.... and as Tiny Tim said "God Bless Us Everyone!!!"

DocRKS

docrks Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Jul 2 2003, 2:59 PM EST
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To The 16 Players in this Box Pass:

1. Confirm Receipt of the PASS
2. Please Post all TAKES and PUTS to This Thread
3. Notify the Next in line when you are ready to send out the PASS via This Thread and PLS Wait for a Confirmation that he is Ready to Receive your shipment.
4. All Mailing by Priority Mail, Insured for $600 and with Tracking Number.
5. All Tracking Numbers Must be Published on This Thread.
6. Full Details are contained in the PASS Folder enclosed in the Box.
7. Sincerely hope this proves to be a GREAT Experience for all ---with the list of assembled Players here - I am sure it will be.


docrks Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, Jul 2 2003, 3:18 PM EST
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1st Stop of the PASS is to :

Chris W in Concord - CA

He has already confirmed that he is ready to receive and process... After Chris publishes his TAKES and PUTS - he will send it on its way to:

Charlie in Costa Mesa, CA.....
Charlie Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Jul 2 2003, 3:50 PM EST
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Looking forward to this fun time!

Charlie
Danny Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Jul 2 2003, 4:17 PM EST
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nice lineup of smokes Doc
Robby Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Jul 2 2003, 4:40 PM EST
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Doc, did you post the routing list? i.e., hop to hop to hop and therefore approximate timeframes? I haven't seen it yet, robbydotrobbins a t engdot bellsouthd otnet. Thanks for all you've done to pull this together!!
Homebrew Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Jul 2 2003, 5:14 PM EST
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Thanks Docrks,
This is going to be fun.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)
docrks Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Jul 2 2003, 5:41 PM EST
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The order of mailing and the participants in this PASS is as follows. The PASS should be with Chris in CA on Monday or Tuesday 7 or 8 July, 2003. After that - we are hoping it doesn't sit in one location for more then 2 days and then there is the travel time.... If it looks like the PASS will be getting to you while you are on Vacation - we'll re-arrange the order to the next person who can receive it -- However - based on the inputs I have received to date - this "SHOULD" work out fine (famous last words......)
Here are the Hop to Hops.......
Chris Wilhelmi and Charlie A - California
Deadeyedick and JSD1 - Arizona
Homebrew - Arkansas
Rocco M - IL
Octowings - IN
Hoagie 55 and JustDanD - Ohio
Danny - MI
Robby - GA
Cooksta2 - NC
Ropeman - PA (will drive PASS to New Jersey)
PT, Lowman, Big Jeff and DocRKS - NJ
Special "Pick of the Box" for Billy S Overseas APO
chuckler Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Jul 2 2003, 6:18 PM EST
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This is going to be so great!

Maybe us boys from New Jersey can meet ropeman and take the pass in person.

We have been taking about a NJ Herf, what better time!

I can't wait!

PT
docrks Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 3:36 AM EST
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Ropeman has already stated he will be driving the PASS up to our gathering in Western New Jersey --- where currently we will have Ropeman, Lowman, Big Jeff, DocRKS and hopefully, PT.....
Lowman Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 3:54 AM EST
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WOW !! Great Line-up Doc !!

This is gonna be fun... Can't wait !

Looking forward to the get together also...

Low

Ropeman... PLEASE drive carefully !!!
smithbw Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 4:09 AM EST
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Oh, I am hating life - tooooo far away!!!! I would love to be present and share the brotherhood and the gars with the brothers...WOW! Someday, Someday, Someday!

Blow some smoke to the East for me and take lots of pictures!!

Enjoy My Brohters - Enjoy!

Regards,


B
chuckler Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 4:20 AM EST
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Ropeman, Lowman, Big Jeff, DocRKS...

I will bring the camara! & 1st round is on ME!!!

Have a happy and safe four of july!

PT ;-)
rmarrandino Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 7:31 AM EST
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Great job Docrks!!!

I just found out that I will be having a business trip sometime the week of July 14. I don't have dates yet, but let's play it safe and say that I'm not available from the 14th-18th.

I don't think the pass should be affected, but depending on turnaround time from the first six guys it could be close.

Rocco
rmarrandino Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 7:36 AM EST
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Docrks,

Do we have a 'published' price list for these sticks?

Thanks to you and the others in the pass who I have recently traded with I have just started getting into the Super and Ultra premium smokes. I might need a little coaching on what would constitute an 'equal swap'.
rmarrandino Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 7:39 AM EST
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Damn, three post in a few minutes.

Docrks,

I just saw your respone to Lowman on another thread, so no need to respond to the question above.

R
ropeman Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 8:26 AM EST
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Docrks...The pass looks great...

Pete .... Cant wait for the free drink...
JustDanD Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 8:50 AM EST
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DocRKS. The box is a regular who's-who of cigars. Looks great.

Dan
octowings Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 9:44 AM EST
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Hey All!

Can't wait for the pass!
You've worked way to hard on this Roman!

...octo
octowings Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 9:59 AM EST
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Quick Question:

Can you take a Premium & replace
it with a Super Premium?

I have the feeling that by the end
of the pass, the last few players
will only be left with Ultra Premiums
to trade from.

People in this Pass are those that
like to give more than receive!

Just a question!

...octo
docrks Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 11:37 AM EST
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Octowings (Puff Puff)

You are Always at liberty to replace a Premium with Super or Ultra or Habana.... Going up is NEVER a Problem ---that's why a Torpedo can be replaced by a Churchill - but not a Petite Corona.....

I've tried to take into account some questions that accompany the Paperwork of the PASS.... I've also included a # where you can reach me ....

The Main Golden Rule in the PASS .....Do What's FAIR !

With the assembled Players in this PASS (WOW!!!) I am certain this will not be a worry --- I am truly honored that such distibguished Brothers of the Leaf would join in on this Adventure.

Happy 4th of July to ALL !!!!!
God Bless the USA !!!
GO AIRBORNE !!!
jd1 Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 12:48 PM EST
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Deadeye,
Where in AZ are you located?

jsd 2 az at hotm ail do tcom
cwilhelmi Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 1:07 PM EST
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Can't wait for next week!!

Thanks DOC!!
Homebrew Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 2:02 PM EST
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Hey I just remembered something Docrks Birthday is this month. By my calculations, the box should reach him in time for his birthday. Happy Early birthday DOC
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)
cooksta2 Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 4:17 PM EST
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This is going to be awesome. I can't wait to see what's in the box by the time I pass it on. Thanks for all of the hard work Roman!!
docrks Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Jul 3 2003, 4:53 PM EST
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Big Jim -

So as not to confuse the issue -In appreciation of your offer to PUT 2 sticks into the PASS even though you are not one of the 16 Players - You will be receiving a separate "TAKE" sent directly to you via Priority Mail - Tracking # 0302 1790 0000 0379 4065.
Pls post on this thread when you have made contact with JSD1 or DeadeyeDick and deposited the 2 sticks.

Enjoy the Habana.....
docrks Offline
#27 Posted: Sat, Jul 5 2003, 7:20 AM EST
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Leaving....on a Jet Palne....

Actually - the PASS has left New Jersey for Chris W. in Concord, CA. It was shipped today via Priority Mail, Insured for $600 with Delivery Confirmation Tracking No: 0302 1790 0000 0379 4072

Chris -be on the lookout and POST to this thread when you receive the PASS. The Shipping Box was made up especially to accomodate the PASS and can hopefully be reused many times over. Then after publishing your TAKES and PUTS - make sure you hear from the next on the list - CHARLIE - that he is ready to receive....

Charlie A --- get ready - YOU're NEXT ! ! !
and then we need to get it to the guys in AZ quickly as both are leaving for vacation by July 15....we may have to re-route - but too early to make that call.

Hope all 18 of us have an absolutely AWESOME adventure with this PASS.

Please check your emails - I have forwarded the vacation schedules and mail routing list for the PASS to all concerned.
smithbw Offline
#28 Posted: Sat, Jul 5 2003, 8:39 AM EST
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Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

Thanks for getting this Pass on the road. I look forward to hearing about the final product.

Regards,




B
docrks Offline
#29 Posted: Sat, Jul 5 2003, 2:45 PM EST
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Billy -

The "Pick of the Box" selection awaits you in the not too distant future as the PASS comes back home --- and by that time - I believe you could be looking at a LOT of cigars to choose from - and seeing the Quality of the Participants in this PASS - you are in store for some FINE choices !
smithbw Offline
#30 Posted: Sat, Jul 5 2003, 4:06 PM EST
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Roman,

Agree with your assesment 100%. Do you have the box back yet? LOL!!

Side Note - Check your email!!!

Regards,


B
cwilhelmi Offline
#31 Posted: Mon, Jul 7 2003, 1:45 PM EST
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The Eagle has landed!! I will post my puts and takes tomorrow before I send it on to Charlie.

Thanks again Doc!! Now I gotta make some desicions... :)
cwilhelmi Offline
#32 Posted: Mon, Jul 7 2003, 1:52 PM EST
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Dear Me!! I just opened the box and about fell over!! Not only is it full of some of the finest smokes I've ever seen, it was also painstakenly put together and more orderly that an accountant!!

DOC, you are the man!!
jd1 Offline
#33 Posted: Mon, Jul 7 2003, 2:38 PM EST
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Just curious Cwil, what is the size of the box as best you can remember (LxWxH)? I'm hoping it fits in one of the large package mailboxes we use for packages that don't fit in our regular box. Otherwise, they'll take it back to the post office and leave me a pink slip...
cwilhelmi Offline
#34 Posted: Mon, Jul 7 2003, 3:05 PM EST
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I would say W14xH12xL20...
jd1 Offline
#35 Posted: Mon, Jul 7 2003, 3:16 PM EST
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I'll just have to hope one of the larger boxes are available when they deliver.
docrks Offline
#36 Posted: Mon, Jul 7 2003, 3:20 PM EST
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Thanks for the Great News Chris --

I AM SOOOOOOOOOO GLAD !!!

I spent a few anxious moments before I heard from you where I was dreading going down to the Post Office and filing out a claim for a "lost" package.

Also, I sincerely appreciate the comments as to the packaging and the "orderly" way it was all put together ---- that is 100% due to my wife Monica who took over the project and treated it as if it were a subject for a set of System Operating Procedures - also, all of the graphics and art work are hers. I am afraid if it were left up solely to me and my organizational skills - there would have been a bunch of cigars in a few bags with some peanuts thrown in to keep them safe.

PS - She even doesn't object when we smoke the cigars in the house !!!! Now, that's real Love in action......
docrks Offline
#37 Posted: Mon, Jul 7 2003, 3:29 PM EST
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Charlie --

I hope you are in a "Ready to Receive" Mode. It won't be much longer....
cwilhelmi Offline
#38 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 7:05 AM EST
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Charlie, I am ready to send, please confirm that you're ready to receive!! please email me for some additional info cpwilhelmi (at) hotmail (dot) com

Here are my puts and takes.

Takes Puts
OpusX Double Chateau OpusX Perfexcion #2
Diplomatico #2 H Monetcristo #2 H
Vegas Robaina Don Allejandro H Hoyo de Monterrey DC H
Diamond Crown Mad Torp RyJ Churchill Tubo H
Montecristo Platinum AF 858 SG

cwilhelmi Offline
#39 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 7:09 AM EST
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Here are my puts and takes in a cleaner format.

Takes -------------------------- Puts
OpusX Double Chateau ----------- OpusX Perfexcion #2
Diplomatico #2 H --------------- Monetcristo #2 H
Vegas Robaina Don Allejandro H - Hoyo de Monterrey DC H
Diamond Crown Mad Torp --------- RyJ Churchill Tubo H
Montecristo Platinum ---------- AF 858 SG

Danny Offline
#40 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 7:22 AM EST
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nice play Chris
cwilhelmi Offline
#41 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 7:31 AM EST
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Thanks! I agonized over my decisions for 1.5 hours!! I was a little worried on the AF 858 SG, but I paid about 8 on a box price so I figured I was safe, and not too many people have had a chance to have them...

BTW - The H stands for Habana...
cwilhelmi Offline
#42 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 7:33 AM EST
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$8 each on a box purchase that is...
Lowman Offline
#43 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 8:44 AM EST
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Bear with me guys... this is my first box pass...

Doc set up the list above indicating which gars are in each catagory. As the box goes further down the line, of course the list will be altered. Is there a list or spreadsheet in the box itself where each person crosses out and adds what they take and put so everyone will still know what gars are in each catagory???

Low (aka boxpass newbie)

PS... Good choices, Chris.
docrks Offline
#44 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 9:01 AM EST
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Chris - Nice Play !!! I know you agonized over the choices but I know you were guided by that Golden Rule of the PASS -- do what's FAIR !!!

Low -- Yes, there are 4 Master Lists for each of the 4 Categories in the PASS - so hopefully, Chris entered his takes on the appropriate list and put the appropriate Labels with the Ultra, Super, Premium or Habana designators.

Come onnnn Charlie - INCOMING !!!!
docrks Offline
#45 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 9:14 AM EST
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Lowman and Fellow Bros. of the PASS -
Following up on Lowman's Question - here is the new make up of the PASS as it goes to Charlie A.

Chris W's Play added the following per Category:

HABANA -
Monte No. 2, HdM Dbl Chateau, RyJ Churchill (T)

ULTRA PREMIUM
Opus X Perfexion # 2

SUPER PREMIUM (No Change)

PREMIUM
AF 858 Sun Grown
docrks Offline
#46 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 10:22 AM EST
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Chris -

Pls check your email
cwilhelmi Offline
#47 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 10:41 AM EST
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Doc - email sent and thanks!
smithbw Offline
#48 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 11:21 AM EST
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Chris - Nice play good choices.

Oh, this is soooooooo fun!

Regards,


B
ropeman Offline
#49 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 1:40 PM EST
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Sweet Sweet play Chris...

I can't wait for this box...

cooksta2 Offline
#50 Posted: Tue, Jul 8 2003, 4:59 PM EST
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well done gentleman! I am impressed with the smooth operation of this pass and I just can't wait to finally see that box by the time it gets to NC. I must say good exchange
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