Official Gift Exchange 2011

we are going to do this about the same as it has been in the past....

everyone who wants to participate in the secret santa style pass for the holiday season should sign up here!

send me your name and address (via PM) and i will redistribute names to everyone. the name you get is the name that you will send a cigar related package to. Included in your PM to sign up should be the following:
your name and address
a short list of things (cigar related accessories) you want. ( lighters, ashtrays, etc...)
a short list of things you DONT want. (i dont need another cutter i already have 3)
your preference on cigars
the price guide will be in the spirit of $40.00. This $40 is for the "main" gift not cigars. any cigars are on top of that. the guide on cigars will be the same as a PIF (3-5) minus the rule that you dont send out super premium. you are welcome to send out any cigar you chose. (no crap though, of course).
of course you can send out more cigars if you want. (most send out WAY more)
if you cannot stick to the guide and spend in the spirit of $40 and be able pass out a few sticks, dont sign up.
RULES you must have 25+ posts AND be in good standing as a trader.
you must sign up before Thanksgiving.
the names will be distributed either Thanksgiving night or early the next day.
Gifts can start going out on December 7th. and must be sent by Dec 19th
dont buy things that people dont want (duh)
Put a return address on the box but not your real name or forum name.
return Addy should be "Ccom Holiday Pass" or "Ccom Secret Santa" or something of the like.
after you have sent me the PM, post here that you signed up so we can all see who is participating

i hope that takes care of it all. If there are any issues or questions please post them here. If the rules change I will go back and edit this post so that all of the rules are in the first post and easy to find.

the price guide has gone up from previous years because it was very limiting in the past. if this is an issue, please feel free to discuss that here. we can work things out.

lets have some fun!

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laker1963

lcpleel:
laker1963:

Santa is a chilli fan? LOL Thanks Santa.
Why'd you wish for chili?

I didn't! Who knew?! LMAO

lcpleel

laker1963:
lcpleel:
laker1963:

Santa is a chilli fan? LOL Thanks Santa.
Why'd you wish for chili?
I didn't! Who knew?! LMAO

I was going to start an export business to BC if the chili was in need. LOL

ENFIDL

RCY Cigars:
fuentejps:
thanks santa.......awesome sticks, ive been wanting to try both. the xikar hardcase is much needed, been wanting one. merry christmas my friend, whoever you are.

Nice pick up, love'em both. But I notice the Animal Pak in the background. Are you a gym rat like myself. Those are the vitamins I use also?

Animal Pak FTW!

fuentejps

good eye. did u notice the labrada superchargeextreme next to it? yes im a gym rat, marathons, tri's ande du's as well. you'll appreciate this. i just got a sponsorship deal with labrada nurition last week, ups delivered 150 pds of protein aned other supps to my door..that was beautiful site.

RCY Cigars:
fuentejps:
thanks santa.......awesome sticks, ive been wanting to try both. the xikar hardcase is much needed, been wanting one. merry christmas my friend, whoever you are.

Nice pick up, love'em both. But I notice the Animal Pak in the background. Are you a gym rat like myself. Those are the vitamins I use also?

RCY_Cigars

fuentejps:
good eye. did u notice the labrada superchargeextreme next to it? yes im a gym rat, marathons, tri's ande du's as well. you'll appreciate this. i just got a sponsorship deal with labrada nurition last week, ups delivered 150 pds of protein aned other supps to my door..that was beautiful site.
RCY Cigars:
fuentejps:
thanks santa.......awesome sticks, ive been wanting to try both. the xikar hardcase is much needed, been wanting one. merry christmas my friend, whoever you are.

Nice pick up, love'em both. But I notice the Animal Pak in the background. Are you a gym rat like myself. Those are the vitamins I use also?

That is awesome, I have to admit. Didn't know, nice to know I'm not the only one. Congrats on the sponsorship, they are hard to come by. At least for some, lol.

fuentejps

thanks man. ive been trying to get on with a solid supp company for 3 years. yes sponsors are hard to get, its like a job. ive been lucky. i also have

RCY Cigars:
fuentejps:
good eye. did u notice the labrada superchargeextreme next to it? yes im a gym rat, marathons, tri's ande du's as well. you'll appreciate this. i just got a sponsorship deal with labrada nurition last week, ups delivered 150 pds of protein aned other supps to my door..that was beautiful site.
RCY Cigars:
fuentejps:
thanks santa.......awesome sticks, ive been wanting to try both. the xikar hardcase is much needed, been wanting one. merry christmas my friend, whoever you are.

Nice pick up, love'em both. But I notice the Animal Pak in the background. Are you a gym rat like myself. Those are the vitamins I use also?

That is awesome, I have to admit. Didn't know, nice to know I'm not the only one. Congrats on the sponsorship, they are hard to come by. At least for some, lol.

fuentejps

thanks man. ive been trying to get on with a solid supp company for 3 years. finally happened yes sponsors are hard to get, its like a job. ive been lucky. i also have GU and Schwalbe tire north america as my other big corp sponsors. several smaller companies as well. mainly product. but as you know, our supps get expensive.

RCY Cigars:
fuentejps:
good eye. did u notice the labrada superchargeextreme next to it? yes im a gym rat, marathons, tri's ande du's as well. you'll appreciate this. i just got a sponsorship deal with labrada nurition last week, ups delivered 150 pds of protein aned other supps to my door..that was beautiful site.
RCY Cigars:
fuentejps:
thanks santa.......awesome sticks, ive been wanting to try both. the xikar hardcase is much needed, been wanting one. merry christmas my friend, whoever you are.

Nice pick up, love'em both. But I notice the Animal Pak in the background. Are you a gym rat like myself. Those are the vitamins I use also?

That is awesome, I have to admit. Didn't know, nice to know I'm not the only one. Congrats on the sponsorship, they are hard to come by. At least for some, lol.

RCY_Cigars

fuentejps:
thanks man. ive been trying to get on with a solid supp company for 3 years. finally happened yes sponsors are hard to get, its like a job. ive been lucky. i also have GU and Schwalbe tire north america as my other big corp sponsors. several smaller companies as well. mainly product. but as you know, our supps get expensive.
RCY Cigars:
fuentejps:
good eye. did u notice the labrada superchargeextreme next to it? yes im a gym rat, marathons, tri's ande du's as well. you'll appreciate this. i just got a sponsorship deal with labrada nurition last week, ups delivered 150 pds of protein aned other supps to my door..that was beautiful site.
RCY Cigars:
fuentejps:
thanks santa.......awesome sticks, ive been wanting to try both. the xikar hardcase is much needed, been wanting one. merry christmas my friend, whoever you are.

Nice pick up, love'em both. But I notice the Animal Pak in the background. Are you a gym rat like myself. Those are the vitamins I use also?

That is awesome, I have to admit. Didn't know, nice to know I'm not the only one. Congrats on the sponsorship, they are hard to come by. At least for some, lol.

I don't want to thread jack, PM incoming

kuzi16

laker1963:

Santa is a chilli fan? LOL Thanks Santa.

that is the chilli i grew up on. serve it over some spaghetti noodles with onions and finely shredded cheddar.

kuzi16

Marker:
Those are some pretty nice sticks fuentejps.

Did I miss something or are you never supposed to tell your recipient who you are? I sent mine a PM, I had to make sure he knew what every cigar was since one could have been mistaken for a lower priced version. Seems like a silly thing to never be able to thank your SS in PM or publicly by name.

its not really a "SECRET Santa" if you tell them who you are.
but fear not, all will be revealed once all gifts are received.

RCY_Cigars

My Secret Santa decided I was a really good BORK this year. So, they sent me a little of their own personal stuff to try with a nice flint lighter. Thanks SS, your the man. No disrepect there FTG

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pbchevo

well i got mine in today when i say the box outside i had a big smile still do. was not expecting the ashtray, love the sticks!!! Not only did i get something from SANTA but from the MRS. CLAUSE also

Teege

pbchevo:
well i got mine in today when i say the box outside i had a big smile still do. was not expecting the ashtray, love the sticks!!! Not only did i get something from SANTA but from the MRS. CLAUSE also

Arn't you going to feel bad ashing on some chicks face... lol Nice hit santa

pbchevo

Teege:
pbchevo:
well i got mine in today when i say the box outside i had a big smile still do. was not expecting the ashtray, love the sticks!!! Not only did i get something from SANTA but from the MRS. CLAUSE also

Arn't you going to feel bad ashing on some chicks face... lol Nice hit santa

now that you mentioned that I do

Vulchor

Insert x rated joke here-----nice hit Santa

Shaun.Harrison87

pbchevo:
well i got mine in today when i say the box outside i had a big smile still do. was not expecting the ashtray, love the sticks!!! Not only did i get something from SANTA but from the MRS. CLAUSE also

Nice add-on with the gift from the wifey!!

robbyras

RCY Cigars:
My Secret Santa decided I was a really good BORK this year. So, they sent me a little of their own personal stuff to try with a nice flint lighter. Thanks SS, your the man. No disrepect there FTG ...

looks like Santa had bit of a major typo there

Shaun.Harrison87

robbyras:
RCY Cigars:
My Secret Santa decided I was a really good BORK this year. So, they sent me a little of their own personal stuff to try with a nice flint lighter. Thanks SS, your the man. No disrepect there FTG ...

looks like Santa had bit of a major typo there

Santa suffers from the "fat fingers" disease, he would fit right in around here!

kuzi16

in theory almost all of you should have received your gifts. if you have not by NEW YEARS EVE, please PM me and we will sort it all out. new years day i will post the list of who sent to who.

Shaun.Harrison87

kuzi16:
in theory almost all of you should have received your gifts. if you have not by NEW YEARS EVE, please PM me and we will sort it all out. new years day i will post the list of who sent to who.

I still stare at my mailbox in anticipation...it should get better the longer it takes right...

BigT06

Got mine in today! Got a Cuban Crafters Perfect Cut, a customized lighter, and an awesome selection of cigars! Thanks "secret" Santa!

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Goldy

Ohhhh i just got mine, pictures to come shortly!!!

Teege

BigT06:
Got mine in today! Got a Cuban Crafters Perfect Cut, a customized lighter, and an awesome selection of cigars! Thanks "secret" Santa!

Great job santa!!!

kuzi16

8 of you have either not received or not posted that you have received your gifts (if i counted right) PLEASE DO SO.

Shaun.Harrison87

kuzi16:
8 of you have either not received or not posted that you have received your gifts (if i counted right) PLEASE DO SO.

Nothing here yet, will post when received

90+_Irishman

Received my SS bombing, taking pics and posting soon.

90+_Irishman

So my SS wasn't so secret since we herfed and that is when he blew my azz off.... He seriously needed to make multiple trips to the vehicle back and forth to bring everything in... not F'ing JOKING! That being said, I have never quite been so humbled by such a supremely generous act from someone out of the pure kindness of their heart. Thank you Brett, from the bottom of my heart thank you for the immense generosity and kindness you showed me! I can't tell you how much I appreciate ALL of the gifts you smacked me with AND to top it off the gifts for Amanda as well!!!! So now that I have rambled on enough, here are the pics brothers.... prepare to replace your keyboard when you jaw drops and breaks it flat in half:

So here are the list of lancero sticks alone: Illusione HL Claro, Padilla Series '68, PDR Habano Sun Grown, Padilla 1932, Padilla Miami, Astral, Carlos Torano Casa Torano, RyJ 1875 (with 1.5 years on it BTW), Gurkha Blue Steel Micro Batch Liga TPB-1, AR Grand Cru, SWAG, Oliva V, RP Olde World Reserve Corojo, RP Olde World Reserve Maduro, Kristoff, and finally a My Father #3.

There were also two other VERY special sticks as well included.... Casa Fuente and a Oliva V Maduro 2011.

The Xikar unit is the Gunmetal 009 Punch Cutter, and a Tatuaje Ashtray!!

The wine is a brand from Palisade, Colorado and just so happens to be Amanda's favorite bottle of wine of all time! The gift card is to a BBQ place that Brett and I had talked about and he said it was really worth trying, and I LOVE me some BBQ!!!

All in all I have never been so humbled or gracious... thank you so much Santa!!!!!

Goldy

Check this out!

IMG-20111217-00200 by bgoldylocks, on Flickr

IMG-20111217-00201 by bgoldylocks, on Flickr

So this package hits my house and I opened it with my wife there and she was stunned. She said that its sad that she can't compete with gifts like this and was blown away when I said that it was from someone I have never met.

I absolutly love the artwork which is going to find a home in my man cave. Those sticks are amazing as well, that padron lacero looks fantastic and is pre aged!!! The crown jewel is the cigar press. I asked for something with charactor and boy did I get it. Thanks Santa!!!

Hayblet

Some truly sick hits by great Brothers this year!

Vulchor

I received part (I assume) of my gift today. Nice headwear might I add.