Helping one of our own
avengethis
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I'm pretty sure every member on this forum has felt the generosity of Jim (Bigshizza). What some of you might not know is that he had a pretty major surgery a few months back and is still on the recovery. I feel we as the community/family we are help those when they need it even if they don't ask for it. It is what we do.
Having said the above there have been some anonymous members who have stepped up and are putting together some pretty amazing raffle prizes to help this go along. Once they provide the info of what they have put together to me I will forward it on but for sure there are 3 prizes available with the opportunity for more. How do you become eligible to win said prizes? Well you will donate whatever you are able to and for every $10 you donate, you will get an entry into the raffle drawing. The more you donate the more entries you receive. We will run this until Dec 1 and we will hold a live drawing at the Chicago Herf on Dec 9th. While the prizes are a great incentive that is not truly why we are doing this. Medical bills and rehab can be a real pain in the butt and anytime we can help ease that burden I feel inclined to do so.
Any donation you want to make will come to my paypal address brad@lamersrealty.com and please send it as friends and family to avoid any fees so we can send every penny to Jim. If you do not use paypal, PM me and we can arrange other methods of donations.
If you have interest in putting together an additional raffle item please pm me as we want those members to stay anonymous and then I will post up the info on it.
Having said the above there have been some anonymous members who have stepped up and are putting together some pretty amazing raffle prizes to help this go along. Once they provide the info of what they have put together to me I will forward it on but for sure there are 3 prizes available with the opportunity for more. How do you become eligible to win said prizes? Well you will donate whatever you are able to and for every $10 you donate, you will get an entry into the raffle drawing. The more you donate the more entries you receive. We will run this until Dec 1 and we will hold a live drawing at the Chicago Herf on Dec 9th. While the prizes are a great incentive that is not truly why we are doing this. Medical bills and rehab can be a real pain in the butt and anytime we can help ease that burden I feel inclined to do so.
Any donation you want to make will come to my paypal address brad@lamersrealty.com and please send it as friends and family to avoid any fees so we can send every penny to Jim. If you do not use paypal, PM me and we can arrange other methods of donations.
If you have interest in putting together an additional raffle item please pm me as we want those members to stay anonymous and then I will post up the info on it.
Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
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A member has offered up a handmade quilt that would be good for a man cave with a wine, coffee, cigar theme. This will be an additional item raffled off!Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White3 -
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There is now a 2.5 gal of ice cream raffle prize as well.Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White5 -
Here is the first of the original 3 prizes...
Anastasia is a Pre release
Unbanded is a Pork Tenderloin
dirty rat has 1.5 years
1 year on the Opus
Feral pig is 2 years
BBF is 4+ years
Year of the rooster is 1 year
Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White5 -
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Wish I was home to donate some cigars or something.0
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Thanks Ricky!Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White1 -
Bump to the to top for the shizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give". Winston Churchill.
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Let's all show some generosity for the Shizz. This guy has bombed out more cigars than any of us own. No, that is not an exaggeration. Just look at his donation in the Cigars For Warriors thread or the Shizza Sale thread. Some of you newer guys may not have seen The Shizz in action very much lately because rehab is a b*tch, but this guy deserves our help. Every little bit helps!5
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@avengethis
$200 sent to your Paypal account today, please verify.
Step up and join the generosity people.Even a little bit goes a long way.
Jim's generosity to others has gone well above what was needed or asked for. The man has a huge heart and now it is time for us to return the love.
Get well soon Big Guy.
On a side note:
Now I need a damn nubber if anyone has one to send
@Stubble lol
Free Cuba
"I ain't got no Opus's"
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I saw that pic and thought you said rubber.A little dirt never hurt3
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Good to see everyone and once again a terrific cause. Way to go gentleman
"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."1 -
I mis-read "rubber" too. Guess Afghanistan isn't as exciting after all.0
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We got rubbers and goats here, so I am good on that.Free Cuba
"I ain't got no Opus's"
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2016 Gang War (South)
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Another of the original 3 prizes here. A very tasty sampler. Thank you to all who are contributing. I still have more prizes to post but lets get those donations rolling in for a true class act.
Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White8 -
Bump to the top. This raffle is for a good hearted man. Shizz took a fall during rehab and they had to operate a second time to repair the damage. Shizz is struggling at this time so open up your hearts and your pocket books to help out this kind and generous brother.5
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Another prize has been put up for raffling off. A 1 off salad bowl. According to the supplier this would sell for around $250. Lets get some more donations in and keep this thing going!
Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White5 -
Adding another item to the raffle selection as well. A custom 1 of a kind quilt with a coffee, cigar theme to it.
Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White2 -
Recapping so far we have
2.5 gal of Ice Cream
1 off Solid wood Salad bowl
Custom cigar/coffee themed quilt
Opus/Davidoff/Viaje and other aged stuff Sampler (Sampler 1 from here on out)
Viaje/fuente/small batch sampler (Sampler 2 from here on out)
Lets keep those donations coming in folks! I am going to be putting together a nice Tat sampler with SnS sticks that you can't get unless you are in the club or pay crazy prices on the secondary market.Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White2 -
I love the bowl and the quilt. Great donations!0
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I know those fingers!avengethis said:Adding another item to the raffle selection as well. A custom 1 of a kind quilt with a coffee, cigar theme to it.
I didn't know @peter4jc is a closet quilter though. Very nice work! Friends don't let good friends smoke cheap cigars.1 -
Hey now..."I could've had a Mi Querida!" Nick Bardis1
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Here is Sampler #3 from another anonymous donor.
1 - AVO Syncro Nicaragua
1 - AVO Syncro South America Ritmo
1 - AVO Lounge
2 - AVO Domaine
2 - AVO XO
1 - AVO Classic Covers Vol 1
2 - AVO Classic Covers Vol 2
2 - AVO Classic Covers Vol 3
2 - AVO Classic Covers Vol 4
1 - AVO LE 2007 (no band)
1 - AVO LE 2008
1 - AVO LE 2009
1 - AVO LE 2011
1 - AVO LE 2012
1 - AVO LE 2013
1 - AVO LE 2014
Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White9 -
^ heh, anonymous."Cooking isn't about struggling; It's about pleasure. It's like sǝx, with a wider variety of sauces."
At any given time the urge to sing "In The Jungle" is just a whim away... A whim away... A whim away...8 -
You caught my sarcasmWylaff said:^ heh, anonymous.Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White2 -
Wait, I can get in on this for a mere $10 or $20 donation?! That's crazy! Everyone should be in on this raffle. Great prizes to be won and a great cause to support.avengethis said:How do you become eligible to win said prizes? Well you will donate whatever you are able to and for every $10 you donate, you will get an entry into the raffle drawing. The more you donate the more entries you receive.2 -
Please also keep in mind folks that this raffle will be based on a random number generating system. Each 10$ donation from an individual is assigned a number. This program will be run in front of about 30 witnesses to insure randomness and honor, plus it's fun ass hell to see who wins! This is for the Shhhhhiiiiizzzzzzz, but it's also a very fun game for everyone! I understand this game comes at a price, but it starts at two terrible cups of Starbucks crap. I know Starbucks is popular, but these prizes will last a lot longer and will give the winner something to talk about, the two cups of coffee will not last nor carry a conversation."We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give". Winston Churchill.
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@avengethis Money Sent. Thanks again for doing this!
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Beautiful donation Allan. Stand up guyWaterNerd said:@avengethis Money Sent. Thanks again for doing this!"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
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