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smithbw Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 4:23 AM EST
Joined: 09-01-2001
Posts: 2,444
I have noticed a tremendous amount of new people on our board.

This is wonderful!

I can remember when I was a newbie and trying to determine which cigars were good for me and how expensive that process was.

I was thinking - No Smart Comments Please - that it might be a good idea to provide an opportunity for the new people to get a good sampler from a seasoned veteran.

I would like to see if there is an interest here at Cbid to start a process like this - And - See who would be interested in providing a veteran sampler of smokes to our new people.

I guess it goes without saying that this would not be a chance for our veteran's to get rid of their dog rockets!! On the contrary, it would be an opportunity for them to help a new cigar smoker (Or Seasoned One) by providing them with some of their personal favorites.

If there are at least 10 seasoned veteran’s willing to help start this process then I am willing to run it for the board. In addition, I would provide more details concerning the methods that I recommend that we use to get this going.

It’s all about the Brotherhood!

What say ye?

Regards,



B
ropeman Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 5:30 AM EST
Joined: 07-18-2000
Posts: 633
Billy,

I am not sure if I am a seasoned veteran. Maybe I can be the first newbie.:} But seriously,,, I am willing to help out a newbie if you will have me.

ropeman
rudy1946 Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 5:35 AM EST
Joined: 10-22-2002
Posts: 69
That sounds like a first-class idea. I wish someone could have provided this service when I first starting in cigars. I would have been able to save a lot of time and money looking around for my "cigar".

Smithbw, can you email me at rudy1946(at)adelphia(dot) net with your snailer so that I can send you cigars to do my part in this true BOTL endeavor to help the new.

Rudy
docrks Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 5:52 AM EST
Joined: 03-03-2003
Posts: 2,708
Bro. Billy -

As you continue to show with great ideas like this..... "Rangers Lead the Way " Hooah !!
I'm in with you -
ATW --- and then some....

DocRKS
deadeyedick Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 6:22 AM EST
Joined: 03-13-2003
Posts: 17,222
Billy,
Not sure I qualify as a pure vet but I am willing to help out where possible. Count me in. Great idea!

DED
tdbama01 Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 6:25 AM EST
Joined: 01-08-2009
Posts: 269
BOTL.... I am a newbie here so fondle me gently :). I could not pass up this oppurtunity to try some different smokes. If you guys will have me? I have been reading posts here for the last couple of months and you guys go above and beyond.

I started this hobby over a year ago and can not seem to put them down. I was introduced to the leaf by a good friend and have made some friends for life in the past year, and hope to make some here.

Anyway.... let me know the details at: tdbama(at)comcast(dot)net.

Andy
jdouglas Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 6:47 AM EST
Joined: 01-14-2003
Posts: 129
in. best regards, john
HarleyDave Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 7:04 AM EST
Joined: 03-10-2003
Posts: 1,550
Billy,

As others have said, I'm not sure I qualify as a vet, but I'd be happy so send a nice sampler to a newbie.
gvlagos Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 7:36 AM EST
Joined: 11-07-2003
Posts: 415
I'm definitely a newbie...but i'd be more than willing to pay what i can for a veteran recommended sampler..i dont want to waste more money on any dog rockets. Let me know what i can do.
Lowman Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 8:04 AM EST
Joined: 12-03-2002
Posts: 6,982
As stated above, don't know about being a vet, but would be willing to send a sampler to a newbie to the cigar world.

Count me in...

Low
ken9810 Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 8:20 AM EST
Joined: 09-15-2001
Posts: 180
Billy,I told myself I wouldn't do this,cause I kept giving away the store.But maybe just one nice bomb for an adventurous newb,since I have to make room for some of those end of the year deals.

LMK the details,I'll keep an eye on the thread.
smelly4tay Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 9:06 AM EST
Joined: 11-15-2003
Posts: 2,775
Hello everyone,
I hope all had a wonderful Turkey Day. Wow, what a perfect post! I have been wanting to get in on a pass of some sort, but have that newbie hesitation that my sticks don't match your guys's bombs. I have two 150-count humi's full of Torano, Gurkha, Playboy, and other middle shelf type stuff, but no real goodies. I am always up to send a quantity for quality.(all I can muster). I really am interested in this post and getting involved in herf's, trades and bombs bouncing around. If any generous BOTL would like to include me in, they will have nice packages arriving for some time to come. I do not forget generosity.

Smelly D
Dave
smelly4tay Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 9:08 AM EST
Joined: 11-15-2003
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Sorry, you can e-mail me at dgrubworm44 ataoldotcom.
Smelly D
davebel_98 Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 10:45 AM EST
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Posts: 60
Count me in!
docrks Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 11:10 AM EST
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Posts: 2,708
NOW JUST A MINUTE HERE !!!!!

I've been doin some thinkin and cipherin --- I have only been on this Board for about a week or so ---therefore -- I am a Newbie !!!!!!!!!

Email me and I'll get my snailer out asap and will await this newbie bomb as I have now convinced myself that I qualify !!!

BTW - Happy Holiday Season to All BOTL
- Hooah !
TopJimmy Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 2:31 PM EST
Joined: 08-03-2003
Posts: 481
im kinda new, never been bombed!...how do i get in on this....
jspiroff
at
centurytel
dot
net
0patience Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Nov 28 2003, 3:12 PM EST
Joined: 07-20-2003
Posts: 1,023
I thought that was being done.
Someone sent me a sampler when I first got here. I draw a blank who it was, but anyway, then when swimnaked came here, I sent him a sampler and I am hoping he will return the favor to a newbie sometime.
cigman627 Offline
#18 Posted: Sat, Nov 29 2003, 4:32 AM EST
Joined: 09-24-2003
Posts: 122
I'm in, Billy!


...cigman
Tom991 Offline
#19 Posted: Sat, Nov 29 2003, 5:04 PM EST
Joined: 11-04-2003
Posts: 10
I am a newbe here..So far I have purchased over $300. on this site I know I am crazy...How do I pay for a sampler..
jd1 Offline
#20 Posted: Sat, Nov 29 2003, 6:48 PM EST
Joined: 02-14-2001
Posts: 3,118
LMAO @ docrks!!!

Brother smith be dubya! LOL! Just let me know what I need to do brother! I'm in 110% Amen to the BOTL!
An ear splittin' HOOAHH!!
SwimNaked Offline
#21 Posted: Sat, Nov 29 2003, 7:12 PM EST
Joined: 09-15-2003
Posts: 530
I was just about to add that Opatience sent me a sampler when I first came here. So it's being done. Very nice of him, and I'm sure I'll return the favor in due time.

Thanks Opatience!
smithbw Offline
#22 Posted: Sat, Nov 29 2003, 10:11 PM EST
Joined: 09-01-2001
Posts: 2,444
Opatience - What a wonderful gesture on your part. This is the kind of generosity that we would like to do on a large scale and maintain it here on the trade board.

I think that there are enough "Experienced" BOTL that are willing to lend a hand to our newbies.

I will post more details about the sampler later in the day!

Regards,



B
hensed Offline
#23 Posted: Sun, Nov 30 2003, 4:20 AM EST
Joined: 07-16-2003
Posts: 1,268
I think I'd like to help as well.
david dot henseler at cingular dot com
Uriah Heef Offline
#24 Posted: Sun, Nov 30 2003, 5:24 AM EST
Joined: 11-27-2003
Posts: 141
What does BOTL stand for? Bidirectional Object Oriented Transformation
Language?

SwimNaked Offline
#25 Posted: Sun, Nov 30 2003, 5:33 AM EST
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Posts: 530
smithbw, sorry for not posting my questions in this thread... Didn't even think about it..

anywho, I just sent you an email~
smithbw Offline
#26 Posted: Sun, Nov 30 2003, 5:40 AM EST
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BOTL - Brother of the Leaf =)
docrks Offline
#27 Posted: Sun, Nov 30 2003, 5:47 AM EST
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Hey Uriah -
You aren't by any chance real good friends with a couple of guys near the Univ of Indiana are you?
Uriah Heef Offline
#28 Posted: Sun, Nov 30 2003, 6:14 AM EST
Joined: 11-27-2003
Posts: 141
Nope -Dallas area. New to the site this weekend. And Started smokin' cigars again just this past easter.


My second guess was Brotherhood of Tobacco Lovers....
usahog Offline
#29 Posted: Sun, Nov 30 2003, 11:57 AM EST
Joined: 12-06-1999
Posts: 22,691
Uriah, "My second guess was Brotherhood of Tobacco Lovers...." We're not Unionized enough to form a Union like that LMAO!!!!! Read some of the Misc Threads you'll see what I'm talkin about!!!! LOL

Welcome Aboard BTW!!!!!

And Billy Count me in Also Bro!!!!

Hog
docrks Offline
#30 Posted: Sun, Nov 30 2003, 12:12 PM EST
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Hey Hog -
Nice to be sharin a forum with you again...
DocRKS
usahog Offline
#31 Posted: Sun, Nov 30 2003, 2:54 PM EST
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Posts: 22,691
Ditto Docrks!!!!!!

Glad to see your Back Bro!!!

Hog
dacassady Offline
#32 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 8:24 AM EST
Joined: 10-07-2003
Posts: 50
New here too....
Over $300 spent... wife knows about first ~$100. Now to get some aging in...
There are a lot of us out there who have lately stumbled in.

choner Offline
#33 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 8:31 AM EST
Joined: 02-04-2003
Posts: 876
I'm a newbie, please send me some Opus X, PAMs, Anejos, and 858 SG. I will definately enjoy them.

Billy, Great idea! I remeber when rck_1 and jd1 sent me free cigars when I first started. Count me in, if you have room for me. I got some Bad Frogs to unload.

choner
choner13 at yahoo dot com
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