Jake, if they do show up.... you just keep them for yourself! I am certain that no one would mind that. No one has participated here in order to 'win' a prize, but rather to support a brother in need. Maybe whoever was sending them knew your contest deadline and delayed it so that you would just get them! P.S. I AM SERIOUS...KEEP THEM!
Jake, if they do show up.... you just keep them for yourself! I am certain that no one would mind that. No one has participated here in order to 'win' a prize, but rather to support a brother in need. Maybe whoever was sending them knew your contest deadline and delayed it so that you would just get them! P.S. I AM SERIOUS...KEEP THEM!
I appreciate that but part of all of this was to say thanks and give something back for all of your support. Trust me when I say guys have bombed the crap out of me and I am not short of cigars at all. I really wish I could send every single person who donated, said a prayer, or just reached out with friendship a box of cigars. I can never put my gratitude in words. My daughter is doing great and that is all that really matters to me. Tonight we took her to Disney on Ice for Girl Scouts night and we made some memories. Every moment like this means so much more to me now. I am blessed to still have her and for all the amazing friends I have.
Jake, if they do show up.... you just keep them for yourself! I am certain that no one would mind that. No one has participated here in order to 'win' a prize, but rather to support a brother in need. Maybe whoever was sending them knew your contest deadline and delayed it so that you would just get them! P.S. I AM SERIOUS...KEEP THEM!
I appreciate that but part of all of this was to say thanks and give something back for all of your support. Trust me when I say guys have bombed the crap out of me and I am not short of cigars at all. I really wish I could send every single person who donated, said a prayer, or just reached out with friendship a box of cigars. I can never put my gratitude in words. My daughter is doing great and that is all that really matters to me. Tonight we took her to Disney on Ice for Girl Scouts night and we made some memories. Every moment like this means so much more to me now. I am blessed to still have her and for all the amazing friends I have.
Beautiful sentiment, Jake. That is what it's all about. Nothing more important than family and friends, and we are all blessed to be able to support you and yours. Enjoy all those precious moments with your wife and your kids.
"When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name." - Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Jake, if they do show up.... you just keep them for yourself! I am certain that no one would mind that. No one has participated here in order to 'win' a prize, but rather to support a brother in need. Maybe whoever was sending them knew your contest deadline and delayed it so that you would just get them! P.S. I AM SERIOUS...KEEP THEM!
I agree 100%. This is not about the cigars, it is about helping out a brother and his family. Thrilled to hear the great progress she has made, and hope we helped contribute to your goals. If anyone complains about the 2 boxes not showing up, just let us know. I am sure we can get together and compensate them.
I was going to have my daughter draw names on vherf tonight but I am headed out the door for work. I have the names together and ready for her to draw. She will draw names tonight still and tape a name on each prize. I will post a list of the winners tomorrow afternoon. Thank you everyone for your support. I will post how many entries we had as well.
Ok everyone the drawing has been done and the winners of all prizes are posted below. I tried to use forum names but I just turned 40 and am getting confused in my old age. Should you like to do something with your prize let me know. A few guys mentioned sending something they won to someone else. If you see your name listed please PM me. I will try to have all packages out by the end of the week with DC#.
Gurkha Rogue - C. Sherman Jr.
Gurkha Rogue - ejgorman
Eddie Ortega Serie D Box - Fire Rob
Eddie Ortega Sampler - J. "Disco" Diamond
Eddie Ortega Sampler - mtuccelli
Eddie Ortega Sampler - W Basil
Eddie Ortega Sampler - N. Tyler
Nestor Miranda Box - The Goat
Xikar Cutter - jd50ae
Xikar Lighter & Butane - perkinke
Xikar Travel Humidor - J Karl
Viaje 2X Hoodie - bearb
Viaje Beanie - A Bertrand
Viaje Baseball Cap - D. Williams
Knife - Hilk
LGC Serie R - E Fruehwith
Partagas - Alienmisprint
262 Manifesto - CurtPick
Oliva Serie V - R. Thornberg
Padilla - K. McGlothlin Jr.
There was supposed to be 2 more boxes arriving and they never did. Should they arrive my daughter drew 2 extra names and they will be posted if the items are received.
We did not reach our goal but we did very well with 270 entries. We will be able to make a toy donation to the kids at the hospital and hopefully bring a moment of happiness to some sick kids. I wish I had something for everyone of you. My family cannot thank you all enough for the support, thoughts, prayers, and donations. My daughter is doing well and with warmer weather here we should have no worries. She goes back for more testing in April and hopefully some of the unknown can be answered. Thank you all so much!!!!
Congrats to all the winners, and especially to the biggest winner of all... Addy and her wonderful family!!! We've all been so blessed to get to know you all better through this experience, brother... and to pray with you and do a little something for the kids. God bless you and your family!!
"When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name." - Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Congrats to all the winners, and especially to the biggest winner of all... Addy and her wonderful family!!! We've all been so blessed to get to know you all better through this experience, brother... and to pray with you and do a little something for the kids. God bless you and your family!!
Congrats to all the winners, and especially to the biggest winner of all... Addy and her wonderful family!!! We've all been so blessed to get to know you all better through this experience, brother... and to pray with you and do a little something for the kids. God bless you and your family!!
Congrats to all the winners, and especially to the biggest winner of all... Addy and her wonderful family!!! We've all been so blessed to get to know you all better through this experience, brother... and to pray with you and do a little something for the kids. God bless you and your family!!
Well said!!!!!!
+1 Thanks for everything Jake and I hope everything goes well for your daughters next tests.
Thanks guys but you have all done enough. I appreciate the extra help. Guess I should have realized I have a lot to ship. Hope to get a majority out tomorrow.
I have to find a few more boxes to mail out the last few things. I have listed the tracking numbers of the packages mailed out and the delivery status of the others. The ones with no status will have tracking numbers ASAP. If you receive cigars please let them rest a little while. They have done much traveling.
Daughter goes back in for more tests on Wednesday so if you can keep her in your thoughts and prayers I would appreciate it. She is doing very well right now so looking for some positive news.
Gurkha Rogue - C. Sherman Jr. - 9114901159815109579537
Gurkha Rogue - ejgorman - 9114901159815109579520
Eddie Ortega Serie D Box - Fire Rob - 9114901159815109659994
Eddie Ortega Sampler - J. "Disco" Diamond - Delivered in person
Eddie Ortega Sampler - mtuccelli - Donated to the troops
Eddie Ortega Sampler - W Basil - 9114901159815109579568
Eddie Ortega Sampler - N. Tyler - Delivered in person
Nestor Miranda Box - The Goat - 9114901159815109660006
Xikar Cutter - jd50ae
Xikar Lighter & Butane - perkinke - 9114901159815109579544
Xikar Travel Humidor - J Karl - 9114901159815109579513
Viaje 2X Hoodie - bearb
Viaje Beanie - A Bertrand
Viaje Baseball Cap - D. Williams
Knife - Hilk
LGC Serie R - E Fruehwith Delivered in person
Partagas - Alienmisprint
262 Manifesto - CurtPick - 9114901159815109579551
Oliva Serie V - R. Thornberg - Delivered in person
Padilla - K. McGlothlin Jr. - Delivered in person
Jake, they arrived today. Thank you very much. I'll be sending a thank you package in the next couple weeks. I should had just had you open it and take and take a hand full before you sent them
My daughter had more tests today and her blood work was all at normal levels. Since they ruled out all sorts of viruses being the actual cause they are going to run some genetic tests in July. They have to wait until her body has replaced all the donor blood she received which they said takes about 3 months. I initially thought they discovered the virus that caused this but I misunderstood. They just identified a virus she was sick with after the fact but did not lead to this blood disorder. She is doing well and we thank you for the ongoing support and prayers.
Encouraging update, Jake. We'll keep praying for definitive answers and a complete resolution. So glad she's feeling better!
"When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name." - Charles Haddon Spurgeon
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I agree 100%. This is not about the cigars, it is about helping out a brother and his family. Thrilled to hear the great progress she has made, and hope we helped contribute to your goals. If anyone complains about the 2 boxes not showing up, just let us know. I am sure we can get together and compensate them.
Gurkha Rogue - C. Sherman Jr.
Gurkha Rogue - ejgorman
Eddie Ortega Serie D Box - Fire Rob
Eddie Ortega Sampler - J. "Disco" Diamond
Eddie Ortega Sampler - mtuccelli
Eddie Ortega Sampler - W Basil
Eddie Ortega Sampler - N. Tyler
Nestor Miranda Box - The Goat
Xikar Cutter - jd50ae
Xikar Lighter & Butane - perkinke
Xikar Travel Humidor - J Karl
Viaje 2X Hoodie - bearb
Viaje Beanie - A Bertrand
Viaje Baseball Cap - D. Williams
Knife - Hilk
LGC Serie R - E Fruehwith
Partagas - Alienmisprint
262 Manifesto - CurtPick
Oliva Serie V - R. Thornberg
Padilla - K. McGlothlin Jr.
There was supposed to be 2 more boxes arriving and they never did. Should they arrive my daughter drew 2 extra names and they will be posted if the items are received.
We did not reach our goal but we did very well with 270 entries. We will be able to make a toy donation to the kids at the hospital and hopefully bring a moment of happiness to some sick kids. I wish I had something for everyone of you. My family cannot thank you all enough for the support, thoughts, prayers, and donations. My daughter is doing well and with warmer weather here we should have no worries. She goes back for more testing in April and hopefully some of the unknown can be answered. Thank you all so much!!!!
And your family will be in our prayers !
Walt, great point. I just sent over some funds to help cover the costs.
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Daughter goes back in for more tests on Wednesday so if you can keep her in your thoughts and prayers I would appreciate it. She is doing very well right now so looking for some positive news.
Gurkha Rogue - C. Sherman Jr. - 9114901159815109579537
Gurkha Rogue - ejgorman - 9114901159815109579520
Eddie Ortega Serie D Box - Fire Rob - 9114901159815109659994
Eddie Ortega Sampler - J. "Disco" Diamond - Delivered in person
Eddie Ortega Sampler - mtuccelli - Donated to the troops
Eddie Ortega Sampler - W Basil - 9114901159815109579568
Eddie Ortega Sampler - N. Tyler - Delivered in person
Nestor Miranda Box - The Goat - 9114901159815109660006
Xikar Cutter - jd50ae
Xikar Lighter & Butane - perkinke - 9114901159815109579544
Xikar Travel Humidor - J Karl - 9114901159815109579513
Viaje 2X Hoodie - bearb
Viaje Beanie - A Bertrand
Viaje Baseball Cap - D. Williams
Knife - Hilk
LGC Serie R - E Fruehwith Delivered in person
Partagas - Alienmisprint
262 Manifesto - CurtPick - 9114901159815109579551
Oliva Serie V - R. Thornberg - Delivered in person
Padilla - K. McGlothlin Jr. - Delivered in person
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You and your wife feeling and doing better..?