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Slimboli Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Jan 5 2002, 6:34 AM EST
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
Rickamaven just dropped a nice package on my porch for no particular reason, and even requested that I don't recirocate.

It included a fist-full of 'high-end' cigars, including an ISOM that I have never tried, a lighter, a couple of really cool 'antique' humidifiers (nice) and even his 'trademark' cutter!

Whatever his political beliefs may be, and how ever you all may react to his comments, he is a very generous person none the less.

Thanks Rick ... you never know when I will strike back! Hehehe!
woodbutchr Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, Jan 5 2002, 6:19 PM EST
Joined: 11-17-2001
Posts: 115
I wholeheartedly (huff, puff, what a mouthfull) agree. I got a newbie gift package from him that was more than kind,including one of his famous Evilios (Rick I loved it but every time I try to bid on them I see RM from La Hambra bidding and I can't bid against my mentor!), along with a bunch of other goodies and info. Thanks to Rick's GUIDE I now have what I need to keep 1,000 cigars humidified for what I would have spent on one 25 cigar humidifier. Now if I can only get him to send me a thousand cigars.
miamibum Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Jan 6 2002, 4:44 PM EST
Joined: 08-24-2001
Posts: 77
Ditto to all that woodbutchr said.
plabonte Offline
#4 Posted: Mon, Jan 7 2002, 7:45 AM EST
Joined: 09-11-2000
Posts: 2,131
I also must agree. Rick sent me a newbie package. I was expecting just some info. I got lots of info that I couldn't find on any of the cigar 101 type sites, some cigars, lighter, cutter, and other goodies. Rick is my cigar God.
hegemonic Offline
#5 Posted: Mon, Jan 7 2002, 9:58 AM EST
Joined: 01-17-2000
Posts: 1,294
Rick is a great guy. I made a few trades with him and he was always more than generous. If you have an opportunity to trade with him, don't pass it up.
CL Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Jan 9 2002, 5:33 AM EST
Joined: 02-08-2000
Posts: 855
Hey, last year I asked him how he made his cigar-box clocks, and he just sent me one! A great guy.
redneck1 Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Jan 9 2002, 11:19 PM EST
Joined: 11-15-2000
Posts: 813
Rickamaven sent me a CB newbie box too!! Sure made me feel welcome!! Thanks Rick, Mike
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Jan 10 2002, 4:16 PM EST
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
thank you all. always my pleasure
pshea1949 Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Jan 10 2002, 6:14 PM EST
Joined: 01-05-2002
Posts: 36
Hey, Rick, I just made my first successful bid and I'm hoping to complete my second tonite. Does this qualify me for the "newbie" treatment???
Thanx for the great sight and Happy New Year!
masspaul
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Jan 10 2002, 9:19 PM EST
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
pshea1949: i believe the expression you are looking for is "i just broke my ch***y." send address to [email protected].
jcrimmins Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Jan 11 2002, 4:02 PM EST
Joined: 04-26-2000
Posts: 787
Underneath that rough exterior lies a........rough interior. I've never traded with Rick, but I think he's a very good guy. A guy with a heart of gold. A regular philanthropist. Some might even say a maven.
Way to go Rick!
ellesson Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Jan 11 2002, 7:01 PM EST
Joined: 05-13-2001
Posts: 150
I went a step further and traded with him in person and was personnaly handed my newbie kit. Ricks politics are all screwed up but he is a nice guy. I gave him one of my EGG's. When I tried to smoke mine it canoed on me. I have 4 left but I am to irritated with them to try again. cj
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#13 Posted: Sat, Jan 12 2002, 12:37 AM EST
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
chris, mine canoed also and i think someone here mentioned the cigars had to be turned so the moisture stayed distributed. canoe and all it was a super duper and lasted over two hours. enjoyed meeting you and if charlie can arrange a little get-together with the locals, i'll huff and puff (herf) and talk about woman instead of politics. i remember this girl in tachikawa.....
Todog Offline
#14 Posted: Sat, Jan 12 2002, 3:11 AM EST
Joined: 05-05-2001
Posts: 804
Man! I've done everything I can to suck up to Rick, even defended him on a post, but I just can't get his "newbie" welcome! Excuse me...I have to get a tissue! John
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#15 Posted: Sat, Jan 12 2002, 8:23 AM EST
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
todog: email me an address, i'll send you a tissue
woodbutchr Offline
#16 Posted: Sat, Jan 12 2002, 9:29 AM EST
Joined: 11-17-2001
Posts: 115
Rick, don't forget the info package for Todog. A used tissue, a dixie cup and a piece of bubble gum will do as a humidifier in a pinch.....No wait, that was from an old James Bond movie(don't try this at home). Sorry. Steve
plabonte Offline
#17 Posted: Mon, Jan 14 2002, 12:19 PM EST
Joined: 09-11-2000
Posts: 2,131
Elleson, do you still have any eggs you want to part with? I'm itching to try one but can't find any in my neck of the woods. Would you be willing to trade or sell one? [email protected]
Dishman Offline
#18 Posted: Mon, Jan 21 2002, 6:17 AM EST
Joined: 08-25-2007
Posts: 299
I too concur with Rick's generosity, he hooked me up with a "newbie" packet and great information on how to keep proper humidification for my smokes.
justforfun Offline
#19 Posted: Sat, Mar 9 2002, 8:35 AM EST
Joined: 03-06-2002
Posts: 797
I'm new to your world and must say that I've really enjoyed reading the postings (by all of you). I figure you'll probably (hopefully) make good CIGAR mentors for me. A true newbie from the land of fruits and nuts.
xrundog Offline
#20 Posted: Sat, Mar 9 2002, 6:05 PM EST
Joined: 01-17-2002
Posts: 2,212
Yup, did my first trade with the Maven. The standard has been set and now I know how to do it!
Todog Offline
#21 Posted: Sat, Mar 9 2002, 8:06 PM EST
Joined: 05-05-2001
Posts: 804
Still waiting for my welcome package from Rick!
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#22 Posted: Sun, Mar 10 2002, 2:25 AM EST
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
Todog: do i know where you lie? no. do i know your mailing address? no. shall i pack something and hope santa knows if you've been bad or good, which has nothing to do with this, except may santa knows how to reach you be snailmail.
Todog Offline
#23 Posted: Sun, Mar 10 2002, 4:34 PM EST
Joined: 05-05-2001
Posts: 804
As memory serves, I recall a picture here from cigarbid where you actually do look like Santa in an Edmund Gwenn kind of way! My snailer is [email protected]! John
jjohnson28 Offline
#24 Posted: Tue, Mar 12 2002, 10:11 PM EST
Joined: 09-12-2000
Posts: 7,914
Rick is a great guy and a trooper but I've heard rumor 'round these parts,don't know if it's true but I heard, he hates BUSH......LOL
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